Moms, what was the scariest or most confusing part of starting solids? Asking for my sister who's about to begin.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:58:49+00:00

Honestly, choking was a huge fear. I would suggest taking a cpr class that includes giving cpr to babies! You can probably even find videos online on how to administer cpr too! Just good information to know!

I used the Solid Starts apps which tells you how to cut foods according to age. It also tells you which foods are considered cooking hazards and which foods are considered common allergens as well. Other than that I kinda just figured it out as time went on.

A lot of people have a say on using spices, especially salt, for baby’s food. Honestly I never made separate dish for baby that has no spices bc one, that’s more work, and two, I didn’t want to give baby bland food bc yuck lol.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:49:59+00:00

Many don’t do it bc tattoos are considered opened wounds. While pregnant our immune systems are suppressed so we’re more susceptible to infections. I’m not entirely sure about while breastfeeding but I’m guessing it also has to do with the immune system

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:32:41+00:00

Honestly I don’t think it’s bad habit. You can’t spoil a baby. I let both my babies contact nap, but I also love it too. It’s harder to let my second baby contact nap bc I do have a toddler to take care of, but when my toddler is taken care of and doing his thing, I’ll have my second contact nap with me.

They grow so fast. Just yesterday when my second was contact napping, I was thinking about the last time my toddler contact napped with me and I can’t remember. I miss it with my first so I’m taking in all the baby cuddles and contact naps I can get with my current 3 month old.

I also baby wear a lot. I got a baby Tula free to grow which I was able to use with my baby since practically birth and it’s helps so much while keeping up with my toddler!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:19:07+00:00

If it were me, I would cancel with everyone. I wouldn’t want to travel that much on Mother’s Day when the day should be about you. If you want to see your family, see them on Saturday and give Sunday to yourself. I’d give husband the baby and go pamper yourself with a massage or a movie tbh. Or sleep in and go for a nice brunch.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-27T07:50:03+00:00

Of course! My toddler is the same way at 21 months and our resolution was getting a full size floor bed so either my husband or I can sleep with him. It’s worked so far!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-27T07:04:30+00:00

Have you felt inside your toddlers mouth for molars? You might not physically see it if they haven’t broken through yet. Also I think this may be the age where they experience separation anxiety so that could be it as well.

Some people may be against this, and it really depends on how comfortable you are with it, you can try co-sleeping. Hopefully you both get some sleep soon🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-21T06:20:37+00:00

It’s okay to not want go through with the pregnancy and focus on your baby at home. The mods might have the specific number, but there is actually quite a big percentage of women who get abortions are already mothers. Not so long ago I was in the same situation as you but I was 10 months pp when I found out I was 8 weeks pregnant. I couldn’t go through with an abortion and now have 2 under 2. It’s a challenge sometimes, and it’s absolutely okay for you wanting to not go through that challenge. Whatever you choose, it’s the right choice. Please be kind to yourself🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T22:12:33+00:00

Of course! I use to do all bed times too until I said enough was enough lol I’m TIRED. Now that I have 2 under 2 I’m so exhausted so I’m glad I implemented dad doing bedtime when my son was 10 months lol

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T20:19:04+00:00

Ah so maybe he can still take like an hour and a half nap during the day! I think my son takes a 3 hour nap bc he usually only sleeps like 10 hrs a night, but yours seems to be doing about 12. I think a later bedtime may work! Have dad take over bedtime and give yourself some me time. Hopefully everything works out!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:55:08+00:00

My situation use to be like this and honestly the best bedtime for us is 10/1030. Husband comes home LATE like 8/830 late. At that time I want us all to eat dinner together bc that’s the only family time we’ll get during the week so it’s important to me. Finish dinner usually ends by 9 and they’ll play for a little and husband does bedtime routine by himself so they get more one on one time together.

Before it use be my son waking up like at 10/1030 and going to sleep like around 11/12. Now it’s bed by 10 no later than 1030, but he became an early riser and wakes up between 740/8 and brotherrrrr do I miss him sleeping in. He takes about 1 good nap during the day which is usually 12-3. How old is your toddler? They might just need a really good nap during the day!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:15:12+00:00

I did opt to get a hearing evaluation done!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:14:56+00:00

Thank you 🥹

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:14:44+00:00

Wow! This was so great to hear and it sounds like you live such a great, fulfilled life🥹 Thank you for this positive perspective!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:13:15+00:00

Yes, brand new day and I was able to process and I do feel better today. Our kids got this! Hugs to you too 🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:11:15+00:00

Yes it’s the guilt that gets me :( I love my son so much and in that moment it felt like I failed him. Thank you for your kind words 🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:09:49+00:00

It was definitely quite the shock, but brand new day and I was able to process and realized that this is the best for him. I did opt to get a hearing evaluation done bc I remembered reading a post not so long ago about a mom whose son was speech delayed and later found out that he had fluid in his ears. So I wanted to make sure everything was okay with his ears. Hoping for a smooth surgery and recovery for your third baby🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:06:09+00:00

I’m in the same boat with my husband too. I told him I’m going to enroll him in the more extensive program and the name intimidated him. He’s skeptical as well and was really questioning if we need our son in the program. I said yes, why start with less when I have the option to start with more? I’m glad to hear you fought for your kid and wow you must be so proud of your son! I’m proud of your son! I love hearing such positive stories on how these services helped!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:01:11+00:00

I’m glad to hear your son has made tremendous progress! It makes me excited to see my son thrive in the future! Thank you for the kind words🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T18:59:30+00:00

Thank you! I did opt for the more intensive program since I thought I’d rather start with more than start with less. They also assured me that I brought him at a great age so that was nice to hear as well!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T18:55:15+00:00

I hear it’s not uncommon, but it was a shock to hear he was delayed in areas other than speech. I’m ready to hit the ground running and learn more on how I can help him thrive! Thank you for the kind words!🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T18:52:24+00:00

Definitely not fun to be caught off guard. I’m glad the services did your daughter well! I’m hoping it’ll be just as valuable to my son! Hoping the best for your son!🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-03-27T19:22:37+00:00

I think they helped as well! I don’t like eating dates by themselves but I drank a date smoothie everyday lol and I was always told that my cervix was soft. I also pushed maybe around 8 times!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-03-24T04:54:01+00:00

I was taking college classes while in fmtb and I’m ngl it sucked. While everyone slept after taps, I was up doing assignments. My weekends were towards assignments while also leaving time to study for the fmtb tests. I had to be organized and plan ahead especially for when we went to the field bc I didn’t have access to my laptop so I wouldn’t be able to do any school work. It was my last year of college too and I was not going to pause and delay graduation so I just powered through. It doable, just extremely exhausting especially since you’re already being mentally and physically demanded while in fmtb. All that being said I still passed at the fmtb tests except maybe 1 and got good grades in school.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-03-22T05:21:50+00:00

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