I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I thought it was safe to swaddle a baby and put them on their backs to sleep.
An article on baby gaga just said not to...
What???? That's totally safe, and I'm pretty sure the recommended way. It's what they do in the hospitals. I'd think that the hospitals were on top on infant safety.
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I thought it was safe to swaddle a baby and put them on their backs to sleep.
An article on baby gaga just said not to...
What???? That's totally safe, and I'm pretty sure the recommended way. It's what they do in the hospitals. I'd think that the hospitals were on top on infant safety.
That is definitely the recommended way! If you Google the "Back to sleep" campaign, you should get some good information.
@MBS2016 As long as you are swaddling in the correct way you should be fine. That being said not all babies love the swaddle! So be prepared to not do it too.
Just wanted to throw in that baby wearing, with whatever device/sling/pack you use is a lifesaver. Babies love to be right next to Mama, it keeps them warm, and you can still get things done. I made my step son's birthday cheesecake while wearing my 2 week old DS. It's also a great way to get them outside when they are little to get some sunlight. I used to dress him warmly, zip my husband's big coat around both of us because we live in the frigid north and head out for walks - good for both of us!
If you need a nightlight for night time feedings/changings etc try one that isn't a white bulb, we used a red/orange one which worked great. Also as PP said sound machines are awesome.
If baby is super fussy try turning on the vacuum, there is something about that sound that is similar to being in the womb. Worked like a charm for my DS when nothing else did.
I read a similar article about how "unsafe" swaddljng is... I call bologna! The reasoning was it causes them to sleep harder (which is the point of swaddling) and could potentially cause a baby to die from SIDS due to this... but here's the deal... If a baby has that condition there is no earthly thing you or anyone can do to eliminate every risk and there is no way to know. As a mama I have found it best to do what works, I keep a close eye on my baby the first 3 to 6 weeks post birth. If they can move their head, hands and breath normally when they sleep, don't gag, choke or vomit... I feel safe making my "own" calls on swaddling, sleep positions, co-sleeping and soothers. If you notice them unable to move their head away from things, or that they are an overly heavy sleeper, or seem unable to move arms or gag often... then please talk to your dr. Just don't live in fear. Studies are only that... they shouldn't replace your own wisdom and observations of the child you've been given. Recommendations from scientific studies change like weekly.
What @maamawaabangi said x 1000 ds came out strong and able. He slept on his back for like the first year, yes, and the extent of cosleeping was temporarily falling asleep together during night time nursing but honestly I never worried about SIDS with him. We swaddled way longer than most. He loved being snug and cozy. I think we went like 6 months even
Swaddling is a hot topic right now. If in question, read the real study (not just the article), discuss it with the pediatrician, then decide what is best for your family.
My DD hated arms in Swaddling from day 1. So we wrapped under her chest for about a month. Then she started breaking out of it (even the velcro ones) so we took it as a sign she was ready to stop. A friend of mine swaddled her son for nearly 6 months because he loved it.
@brittnic86 I was wondering the same thing! I'm taking are of a friend's baby starting in January and thinking it'd be great if I could wear them both at the same time!
@brittnic86 I was wondering the same thing! I'm taking are of a friend's baby starting in January and thinking it'd be great if I could wear them both at the same time!
I'm in a group on facebook called "tandem babywearing" people totally do it!! Let me know if you need help finding it or getting added
Thanks for the tips about swaddling ~ May I ask another question for STMs? Is it safe to wear deodorant at the hospital and while breastfeeding the baby? I read in the Everything You Didn't Want To Know thread that the BO can get really bad.
Me: 35 Husband: 40 TTC #2: Jan 2019 DS: 2.5 yo EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16 (Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Those neck flaps on baby onesies are so that you can pull them DOWN off of your infant easily - particularly if there's a messy poop that's escaped a diaper. This helps keep you from rubbing the poo all over your kid if you have to pull the clothes off over his/her head.
Those neck flaps on baby onesies are so that you can pull them DOWN off of your infant easily - particularly if there's a messy poop that's escaped a diaper. This helps keep you from rubbing the poo all over your kid if you have to pull the clothes off over his/her head.
Yes!! I felt so smart when we figured this out, lol
Thanks for the tips about swaddling ~ May I ask another question for STMs? Is it safe to wear deodorant at the hospital and while breastfeeding the baby? I read in the Everything You Didn't Want To Know thread that the BO can get really bad.
I don't know if this has been mentioned, but when it comes to baby baths, make sure you wash all the way up under their little chin! With DS his little chin fold was very deep and we didn't get it all the way clean. He ended up with a little rash under there and I felt awful! So make sure you check all the sweet baby folds.
I don't know if this has been mentioned, but when it comes to baby baths, make sure you wash all the way up under their little chin! With DS his little chin fold was very deep and we didn't get it all the way clean. He ended up with a little rash under there and I felt awful! So make sure you check all the sweet baby folds.
Aw! "Cheese chin" ... one of the joys of parenting!
@penelope4612 My LO never woke from a dirty diaper, it was always hunger. I often changed him too when he woke up but in my experience he never just woke up because he was wet.
I don't know if this has been mentioned, but when it comes to baby baths, make sure you wash all the way up under their little chin! With DS his little chin fold was very deep and we didn't get it all the way clean. He ended up with a little rash under there and I felt awful! So make sure you check all the sweet baby folds.
HahaI was SO waiting for a sweet newborn smell and instead we got stinky cheeses. We called DD "little baby neck cheeses" for a while. Even washing regularly didn't help a ton. If they do get a rash in their neck rings, a little Desitin on it will work wonders!
@ the deodorant discussion- your body needs to sweat off all kinds of craziness after having a baby. I would recommend NOT wearing one that is an anti- perspirant (stops sweat), trust me, you will want that stuff to come out. Especially if you are at all swollen.
@neck cheese discussion- it can happen anywhere the baby has folds, it's a fun surprise just make sure to gently wash those folds during bath time
Your newborns legs may appear curved when they are born. Think extreme bow-legged. There are exercises to do (moving their legs like a bike, flexing/straightening their legs lightly) that help...but it just takes time. Ask your pedi if you are concerned. I had no idea it was pretty common but my 5 months they were perfect.
Speaking of bicycle kicking the baby's legs...it can help a ton with expelling trapped gas. Sometimes they need help.
@penelope4612 my course of action for night wakings (early on) is to always change the diaper first and then feed to put them back to sleep. The reverse wouldn't work so well, if in fact, they were uncomfortable from being wet or dirty. Later on I put a cloth diaper cover over disposables at night to keep any possible mess contained when they are more use to sleeping longer stretches, so at least that one factor is minimized in waking them up and it stops from changing wet or dirty pjs at night... just the diaper.
Also a little bit of corn starch on their neck or folds helps with the rashes or "cheese" production... but be mindful they don't inhail it when putting it on.
@slartybartfast same here. Unless she had pooped, we fed then changed. If she pooped, we changed, fed, changed. Mainly because she would feed while wet but not stinky. Picky baby!
My DD also would cry/wake over a dirty diaper- kind of sounds like it will depend on the kid!! I'm glad this was brought up though because I totally forgot about it....
We changed before a feeding but DS was also a preemie and needed to be woken for feedings. If you have a sleepy baby, or one that regularly falls asleep before they're done feeding - it's suggested. As he got a bit bigger we changed that because he'd poop during feeds and MOTN diaper changes are hard on everyone, no need to do it twice.
I guess I've never really had one that poops during feedings (or very soon after)... Now that I think about it mine are those kids who poop a tremendous amount only a few times a week! And I do what @DiFazette says... the diaper change wakes them up enough feed. Maybe my kids are the exception in this case.
And that brings up another topic... while counting wet diapers is super important, sometimes they won't poop daily... sometimes that's totally normal (in my babies cases it is) and sometimes it isn't. One of mine would only poop once a week ...for as long as she nursed. We literally had to stay home that day it was such an insane amount of poop! Blow outs were common with this child and really pretty much all of mine. She wasn't fussy or troubled in the least about it... it was just how she processed breast milk... nice and slow.
Dumbish question: We didn't get too many baby clothes at our shower, so I was wondering what I need to stock up on. Should I focus on 3M bodysuits? NB sleepers? Something different? Or should I wait until she gets here so I know how big she will be?
Dumbish question: We didn't get too many baby clothes at our shower, so I was wondering what I need to stock up on. Should I focus on 3M bodysuits? NB sleepers? Something different? Or should I wait until she gets here so I know how big she will be?
I would get a few NB and a few 0-3 sleepers. Not too many NB, as they might not be worn much if LO is big.
@ea301 - I agree with @cjt121413 a few newborn sleepers and onesies for under (layer in winter time), even most bigger babies fit newborn better at first. It depends on length a bit. Both of my DDs were not little (9, 8 1/2 lbs), both 19 in long, and they fit newborn stuff for 1-2 months. And a few 0-3 sleepers and onesies, for when they surprisingly grow out of the newborn stuff!
@yellingbanana@cjt121413 Thank you both! I'll see what my stash currently has and will supplement accordingly! I'm mostly worried about winter because we'll have to layer a bit. Appreciate the feedback
Re: Newborn 101
An article on baby gaga just said not to...
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Just wanted to throw in that baby wearing, with whatever device/sling/pack you use is a lifesaver. Babies love to be right next to Mama, it keeps them warm, and you can still get things done. I made my step son's birthday cheesecake while wearing my 2 week old DS. It's also a great way to get them outside when they are little to get some sunlight. I used to dress him warmly, zip my husband's big coat around both of us because we live in the frigid north and head out for walks - good for both of us!
If you need a nightlight for night time feedings/changings etc try one that isn't a white bulb, we used a red/orange one which worked great. Also as PP said sound machines are awesome.
If baby is super fussy try turning on the vacuum, there is something about that sound that is similar to being in the womb. Worked like a charm for my DS when nothing else did.
As a mama I have found it best to do what works, I keep a close eye on my baby the first 3 to 6 weeks post birth. If they can move their head, hands and breath normally when they sleep, don't gag, choke or vomit... I feel safe making my "own" calls on swaddling, sleep positions, co-sleeping and soothers. If you notice them unable to move their head away from things, or that they are an overly heavy sleeper, or seem unable to move arms or gag often... then please talk to your dr.
Just don't live in fear. Studies are only that... they shouldn't replace your own wisdom and observations of the child you've been given.
Recommendations from scientific studies change like weekly.
Due December 27th with baby #7
ds came out strong and able. He slept on his back for like the first year, yes, and the extent of cosleeping was temporarily falling asleep together during night time nursing but honestly I never worried about SIDS with him. We swaddled way longer than most. He loved being snug and cozy. I think we went like 6 months even
My DD hated arms in Swaddling from day 1. So we wrapped under her chest for about a month. Then she started breaking out of it (even the velcro ones) so we took it as a sign she was ready to stop. A friend of mine swaddled her son for nearly 6 months because he loved it.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Is it safe to wear deodorant at the hospital and while breastfeeding the baby? I read in the Everything You Didn't Want To Know thread that the BO can get really bad.
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Oh it took us a while to learn this one -
Those neck flaps on baby onesies are so that you can pull them DOWN off of your infant easily - particularly if there's a messy poop that's escaped a diaper. This helps keep you from rubbing the poo all over your kid if you have to pull the clothes off over his/her head.
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Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
I was allowed to wear it after birth.
So just check with your dr.
Due December 27th with baby #7
Once LO has a schedule, then I see how close to a meal it is amd go from there.
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August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
HahaI was SO waiting for a sweet newborn smell and instead we got stinky cheeses. We called DD "little baby neck cheeses" for a while. Even washing regularly didn't help a ton. If they do get a rash in their neck rings, a little Desitin on it will work wonders!
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@neck cheese discussion- it can happen anywhere the baby has folds, it's a fun surprise
Speaking of bicycle kicking the baby's legs...it can help a ton with expelling trapped gas. Sometimes they need help.
Due December 27th with baby #7
Due December 27th with baby #7
And I do what @DiFazette says... the diaper change wakes them up enough feed. Maybe my kids are the exception in this case.
And that brings up another topic... while counting wet diapers is super important, sometimes they won't poop daily... sometimes that's totally normal (in my babies cases it is) and sometimes it isn't. One of mine would only poop once a week
Due December 27th with baby #7
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
I agree with @cjt121413 a few newborn sleepers and onesies for under (layer in winter time), even most bigger babies fit newborn better at first. It depends on length a bit. Both of my DDs were not little (9, 8 1/2 lbs), both 19 in long, and they fit newborn stuff for 1-2 months.
And a few 0-3 sleepers and onesies, for when they surprisingly grow out of the newborn stuff!