Baby Tips and Tricks

MaliKaela · July 2015

So, I think we are all starting to get better at taking care of a baby. I know I have learned some things through trial and error that have made the day to day a little easier. I thought maybe it would be nice to have a place where we could share these little insights and learn from each other!

Here is one I would like to share after noticing some comments on other threads... I learned at my shower that the onesies with the little slits on the shoulders are not meant to go over LO'S head. Instead it is meant to be pulled up over their bodies and the slits let it stretch over arms and shoulders (which makes sense because their heads are the biggest part of their bodies). I find it is a lot easier to pull up than to fit that little shirt hole over an enormous noggin!

What do you guys have that might make baby care a little easier?

KaLikeAWind · July 2015

I actually read this tip on here when we were all still pregnant, but I found it to helpful all the same and I'm glad someone mentioned it and I remembered it, so I'm sharing it - one of our best soothing methods isn't walking or swaying... Its bouncing on my exercise ball. LO loves it and it works when pretty much nothing else does.

esampson1983 · July 2015

mellymar said:
I actually read this tip on here when we were all still pregnant, but I found it to helpful all the same and I'm glad someone mentioned it and I remembered it, so I'm sharing it - one of our best soothing methods isn't walking or swaying... Its bouncing on my exercise ball. LO loves it and it works when pretty much nothing else does.

I've been doing that too. When swaddle and white noise don't calm if I add bouncing on the exercise ball it helps!

staceyfern · July 2015

My LO loves the sound of running water. No mater what is upsetting him standing next to the sink and turning the water on calms him down. My DH also goes into the bathroom and turns the lights off when he does it.

aliciaspinnet · July 2015

mcknzzee said:
So, I think we are all starting to get better at taking care of a baby. I know I have learned some things through trial and error that have made the day to day a little easier. I thought maybe it would be nice to have a place where we could share these little insights and learn from each other!

Here is one I would like to share after noticing some comments on other threads... I learned at my shower that the onesies with the little slits on the shoulders are not meant to go over LO'S head. Instead it is meant to be pulled up over their bodies and the slits let it stretch over arms and shoulders (which makes sense because their heads are the biggest part of their bodies). I find it is a lot easier to pull up than to fit that little shirt hole over an enormous noggin!

What do you guys have that might make baby care a little easier?

I haven't put it on that way but it's the best way to take it off when LO has a diaper blowout - it means you don't smear poop all over them.

lovethatcolosun · July 2015

Here are some diaper changing tips...
Place a clean diaper under the dirty one before you start the diaper change. This way you can easily catch any unexpected bodily fluids if they happen before you finish up. Also if you're changing a poop diaper, use the front "pee portion" of the diaper as your first wipe and lay it on top of the poop. This will not only help contain the poop so the feet don't accidentally get in it, it also cuts down on how many wipes you use. Also if your wipes ever dry out, just use water to re-wet them, no need to throw them away. Another money saving tip, if your baby is transitioning into the next size diaper keep them in the smaller size as long as possible. Your cost per diaper is lower on smaller sizes.

queequeg09256 · July 2015

I have started a nighttime routine with lo which is a big feeding, diaper change, change into pjs all lights but soft lamps go off no tv or other bright screens and then halo wrap read a story lay on mommy's chest for 5 minutes then down in bassinet. I think this has been very helpful in transitioning to bedtime. My lo usually sleeps for 4-5 hours a stretch at night and I think this routine really helps her. As recommended on another er thread I also change her into a light onesie in the morning open all the curtains and blinds and turn the tv on and up.

Sammy K · July 2015

I've found the vacuum works well to calm LO during the day.

I don't recommend trying to keep LO in smaller size diapers as long as possible. You'll save money but you'll have more blowouts. After a few midnight blowouts, it will feel like money well spent. At least on the nighttime diapers.

My tip for dealing with a cranky kid: take a glass and fill it with ice. Pour 1 shot of Hendricks gin. Top with tonic and garnish with a cucumber slice and sprig of mint. Drink and repeat as needed.

virginiaunicorn11 · July 2015

The stove fan is the white noise that calms my LO instantly.

He hates it but sleeps much better/longer when swaddled. I wait til he's too tired to complain, then zip him into the Woombie.

My LO loves being in the big bathtub, with my hand under his head. He cries if we use the baby tub. At first we just thought he hated baths.

He is very sensitive to mood. If he's crying and I'm stressed, he cries longer. If I can make myself stay calm, and picture myself pushing loving energy to him, he calms down much faster. (Kind of hippy dippy, I know, but it seriously works!)

Before I start feeding him, I put my phone on one side of me and my tablet on the other. This way I can easily Bump with whatever hand ends up being free :-)

dancegurl1118 · July 2015

The EASY method for sleep during the day has really been working well. Much less cranky child, and still sleeping about the same amount at night.

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