Read this for soothing crying babies. You'll need these a lot. I found my baby responded well to shushing and gentle bouncing while held in my arms. Walking achieves a different type of bounce that some babies like too. https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/blog/the-5-s-s-for-soothing-babiesSo tomorrow at 7am we're going in to have my wife induced. It's our first - any secret tips or tricks to the first few days that you all want to pass along?
Thanks all. We've taken a ton of classes, read a million books and everything. So we're as ready as can be, I hope. We're going on hour three of the Pitocin and it's just now starting to cramp noticeably.
You probably already know this, but you may need to be the one communicating you and your wife's wishes with your doctor when the baby is nearly out. Your wife won't be in any shape to make decisions by then, so make sure you work out what you both want in advance so that you can speak on her behalf.Thanks all. We've taken a ton of classes, read a million books and everything. So we're as ready as can be, I hope. We're going on hour three of the Pitocin and it's just now starting to cramp noticeably.
Just hoping she'll be able to spend a few hours asleep or in the nursery so mom can actually sleep for the first time in 27 hours now.
Baby finally decided to show up at 4:10, 21 hours after being induced. She's big! 8lbs 8oz. and 21.5" inches long. Her and mom are doing perfectly though so I'm more than happy. Just hoping she'll be able to spend a few hours asleep or in the nursery so mom can actually sleep for the first time in 27 hours now.
Congratulations! Definitely try to get some sleep.Baby finally decided to show up at 4:10, 21 hours after being induced. She's big! 8lbs 8oz. and 21.5" inches long. Her and mom are doing perfectly though so I'm more than happy. Just hoping she'll be able to spend a few hours asleep or in the nursery so mom can actually sleep for the first time in 27 hours now.
Practice swaddling if you haven't already. You're gonna do it a lot, and it totally doesn't go as smoothly as it does in any tutorial video you've ever seen. Babies are little escape artists.We're gonna try! She's pretty chill so far, so hopefully she will sleep a bit now that she's back from all her prodding and is freshly changed and swaddled.
I've switched over to Netflix (which has Little Baby Bum, among many other good shows: Super Why, Little Einsteins, etc.) and the Dave & Ava app. It works way, way better than rolling the dice with YouTube.For those that let their kids watch youtube for short bursts looks like they're finally doing something about all those trash kids videos that are both creepy or terrible (the ones that just put spiderman/elsa/anything in there to trick kids). They're adding an option to set your account to only be able to access channels reviewed by a human and you can check boxes on a channel to channel basis as to what will show up.
My daughter was really big into Little Baby Bum when she was little she loved the music and characters but sometimes after a video it would go to some pretty strange stuff.
I've switched over to Netflix (which has Little Baby Bum, among many other good shows: Super Why, Little Einsteins, etc.) and the Dave & Ava app. It works way, way better than rolling the dice with YouTube.
I want to say six months, but I honestly don't really remember. I think a good time would be when he can sit in a stroller, since you won't be able to just click on the carrier from the car seat base anymore (assuming that's what you do now).When did you guys upgrade to the next car seat? The wee man has his legs over the edge of the new born one so thinking were due an upgrade ha
To be fair, I think Dave & Ava is better in every way, but LBB being on Netflix is the real kicker.I'm relieved that others are watching Little Baby Bum. I was kinda creeped out by it at first (all those dead eyes and that lamb with backward bending knees...), but it's pretty all right. Puffin Rock is good too. Sarah & Duck is the true GOAT, though.
Check the manual that comes with your car seat, or look online on the manufacturer's website if you don't have the manual anymore. There should be a recommended weight/size limit in there.When did you guys upgrade to the next car seat? The wee man has his legs over the edge of the new born one so thinking were due an upgrade ha
I want to say six months, but I honestly don't really remember. I think a good time would be when he can sit in a stroller, since you won't be able to just click on the carrier from the car seat base anymore (assuming that's what you do now).
To be fair, I think Dave & Ava is better in every way, but LBB being on Netflix is the real kicker.
I haven't seen S&D. I mean it's better than LBB. They also an app that allows for continuous play without needing data, so it's good for, say, a long car ride if you have an iPad.Dave & Ava? Better than S & D? Color me intrigued. Shame it doesn't sound like it's on Netflix, though.
I'm relieved that others are watching Little Baby Bum. I was kinda creeped out by it at first (all those dead eyes and that lamb with backward bending knees...), but it's pretty all right. Puffin Rock is good too. Sarah & Duck is the true GOAT, though.
Hey Duggie, Numberblocks whilst we're getting ready for school / nursery.
Sarah and Duck just before bed.
Trap Door has just appeared on Amazon Prime, which is a blast from the past. And my 5yo is watching Tom & Jerry, which is amusing.
Anyone else have trouble getting their little ones to sleep in their separate sleeping area (bassinet/crib/whatever) early on? Ours is 1 month old now but won't sleep in her space for more than a few minutes anymore. She was sleeping for a couple hours when we first brought her home as long as we waited for her to hit deep sleep but now we've been basically forced into cosleeping to get any decent length.
We've tried a variety of approaches: waiting upwards of an hour in deep sleep before putting her down, putting her down as soon as she's tired, swaddled and not, pacifier, on her side, etc. I think she wakes due to reflux and won't fall back asleep unless she's being held too.
Agree that one month is too early for sleep training.Anyone else have trouble getting their little ones to sleep in their separate sleeping area (bassinet/crib/whatever) early on? Ours is 1 month old now but won't sleep in her space for more than a few minutes anymore. She was sleeping for a couple hours when we first brought her home as long as we waited for her to hit deep sleep but now we've been basically forced into cosleeping to get any decent length.
We've tried a variety of approaches: waiting upwards of an hour in deep sleep before putting her down, putting her down as soon as she's tired, swaddled and not, pacifier, on her side, etc. I think she wakes due to reflux and won't fall back asleep unless she's being held too.
Thanks for the stories and advice guys! For white noise we do typically have the fan on (its been hot inside, so basically necessary lol) and used apps on our phones.
I have been thinking a bit about one of those rocker-type things. Since I have a solid suggestion on which now maybe I'll just go pick that up. Can always return (as long as she doesn't throw up all over it :lol:)! We're going to the doc today for our checkup so I'll ask about reflux too, maybe wedging her mattress might be enough!
It's about 6 months, and we've survived. Things have gotten stable, which is something I never thought would happen again a few months ago.
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Does anyone have a suggestion for something that is sturdy enough to not be pulled down to keep my daughter from going into my tv area with my consoles and speakers. I keep one of those plastic playpen gates up in front of that spot, but she just pulls it down.
Why not something like that but bolted into the wall? I'm sure there are a million products like that but we bought this one...
North States Superyard 3-in-1 Metal Gate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000U5FOT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T-07Ab5GKT9CW
Nearing the end of the first trimester...and we're going to Hawaii for 7 days for a trip we had scheduled/paid for long before we found out we were pregnant...
So... I understand my wife can eat some fish, but not all fish?
Pretty much all there is to eat on the islands is poke', spam, and lava right?
Is poke' on the list of acceptable fish?
What to women who live on the islands even eat when pregnant to avoid all the fish?
Suggestions?
What to women who live on the islands even eat when pregnant to avoid all the fish?
Best to ask a doctor, but I imagine that as long as the food is well cooked and prepared in a sanitary manner, it's fine to eat.Nearing the end of the first trimester...and we're going to Hawaii for 7 days for a trip we had scheduled/paid for long before we found out we were pregnant...
So... I understand my wife can eat some fish, but not all fish?
Pretty much all there is to eat on the islands is poke', spam, and lava right?
Is poke' on the list of acceptable fish?
What to women who live on the islands even eat when pregnant to avoid all the fish?
Suggestions?