Ok, so this question has probably been discussed before, but ain't nobody got time to go looking and reading through things, and I'm trying to make our personal registry right now, lol. Actually, it's a couple questions. I've seen people talk about rock n plays and my friend told me today how much she loved hers. What makes it so great? Specifically, why is it better than a swing? DS loved his glider swing. A downside I'm seeing is her baby just turned 6 mos and she said she has already outgrown the R&P...it looks like the weight limit is only 20 lbs? We used our swing for like 8 mos. Why is it called a rock n PLAY? Where's the play? I only saw 2 that are premium ones (and the one is hideous print haha) that actually have something to occupy them, like our swing had dangly toys. Basically, I'm just trying to see what I should put on our list to get for new baby. I never considered one until today.
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Not sure if this has been addressed yet either, but what's the deal with cord blood banking? Have you banked it previously? If so, public or private? I keep getting adds popping up all over the place so it feels like a pressing issue.
So the theory is, you store these cells and if you baby gets an illness later that requires stem cell therapy, tada you have it on hand. HOWEVER, this is predicated on the idea that your child's illness is not on that involves their production of cells. If the problem is that their body doesn't produce correct cells (cancer or some genetic disorder), then you can't use the cord blood you harvested, because those cells would be potentially wrong too.
We personally decided against it because of the prohibitive cost, and the fact that you can't really have delayed cord clamping if they collect cord blood. Also, the fact you would need to go to a communal cell bank anyway to get donor cells for a lot of serious childhood diseases anyway.
There is some concern about its use with infants as it may not promote optimal airway positioning. In the very early weeks, we had DD in her RNP right by our side to keep an eye on her. As she got older we moved the RNP to her own room. We also countered her positioning in the RNP by doing tons of tummy time and babywearing (some babies who spend too much time in the RNP can develop a flat head).
If used correctly, a RNP can be an absolute lifesaver. I don't think I would have survived DD's early months without ours.
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
Additionally, it was great to know DD would be able to sleep anywhere, even if we were traveling. We frequently go to my parents beach house and it was great to not worry about how she'd do there -- we just folded up the RNP and threw it in the car and she was good to go.
ETA: I will say that if you're just looking for a place to put down the baby and for the baby to be entertained, a swing has the advantage for sure. A RNP really isnt for anything other than sleeping.
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
Mama to Rowan Sebastian and baby boy coming in April!
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...kind of like the POS halo bassinest that we spent a small fortune on, BUT WHATEVER
basically everyone tells you you HAVE to have things. you might need them. you might not. every baby likes something different.
at this point it's a crapshoot!
anyway, rock n plays are nice as they vibrate play music and hug the baby a little. it also is slightly elevated at the head which helps a TON if baby has reflux.
if you aren't depending on the registry, i'd hold off on buying big things like this and rely on one day overnight amazon shipping if you decide you are desperate and need something!
Our friends had a mamaroo that we got to try. It was pretty cool. I've seen them for around $100 on craigslist. I wonder if they are any safer sleep wise than the rock and play?
And not to get super dark, but what are the chances of PPD becoming critically bad on 2 hours of sleep a night? What is the infant survival rate then? Too fucked up of an alternative to just letting people get their baby to sleep however they possibly can.
Question for TTMs though: with my first we NEVER used the swing. It was a huge waste of space. But even then I remember thinking I bet I'd use it a lot more with two kids - to entertain baby while dealing with an older one. Is that true? Anyone just truly never use the swing?
We LOOOOVED the RnP. When DD was born, it was a fairly new item so the auto rock and vibration weren’t yet an option. I fully plan on getting another for this baby. DD hjas reflux and was miserable sleeping flat. The RnP was inclined just enough and because it folded her at the seat, sort of like a chair rather than a ‘hammock’ type seat, it seemed to keep her abdomen and torso straight and not hunched over. There wasn’t that chin drop like sometimes happens in the infant car seats. Does that make any sense? She also absolutely hated her swing.
My question... has anyone used a maternity support belt? My OB told me to get one to get relief from my back/hip/tailbone pain and the sever RLP. Plus I’ve already developed diastasis recti Any suggestions for a good one? I’ve seen different types out there and I’m not sure which to get.
Me (33). DH (37). DD (2.2012). MCs x4. After 4 years & 7 months, due 4.2018!
@mattel I am no help as I've never used one, but you caught my eye with it helping with tailbone pain. I wonder how that would help? 'Cuz my bum freakin' hurts!
She also slept in the mamaroo most naps until she outgrew it. We chose not to get a swing or any other kind of device like that in favor of the mamaroo.
I did have a partial to low lying placenta. It was never mentioned to me until it had already moved up later in pregnancy. I ended up with a c section which was unrelated to the placenta.
1. Some RNPs are explicitly designed for sleeping. Search for 'rocking sleepers.' They tend to be deeper, more mild incline, and have mesh sides.
Regardless of whether you have a 'sleeper' RNP or a regular ole RNP (we have both, but with DS only had the regular one) I'm going to believe my medical professional's advice over the internet.
2. Talk to your pediatrician if you are concerned about using a RNP. When we discussed the issues we were having with DS and sleeping, our PED recommended we use a RNP. It was a life saver for us. With his guidance, and warnings/caveats about extended RNP use (many many months/Flat head concerns). We happily used the RNP for both of our kids.
I will say... Once you know better, do better, so that's why we bought a second RNP, one explicitly designed for sleeping, when DD was born. Same convenience, same price, now we've got two for use. One for day time when I can watch the baby, and one for night time when we're all sleeping.
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016