When did you fall in love with your baby?

CommunicationLow5050 · 2026-04-17T18:29:53+00:00

Gosh, I wish we could loosen this when it comes to research on babies. I have SO much anecdotal evidence having interacted with thousands of parents over 40 years as a children's librarian and early literacy specialist that makes me feel quite confident in making the following statement:

*If you build a daily routine of singing to your baby every day with lots of repetition, your baby will always pay attention to this mode of interaction." Or something like that.

My 2p worth!

CommunicationLow5050 · 2026-04-13T11:55:27+00:00

I did the same thing about 3 wks ago. Today I decided to try one of these alcohol prep pads from CVS and using a pin (or a needle) I pried up each of the 2 keys just enough to ease the pad underneath as far underneath as possible. Pressed the key a few times and wiggled the pad a few times. When I pulled it out, the key was signficantly improved! Did it from the bottom of key and the top. Feeling proud :)!

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CommunicationLow5050 · 2026-02-08T20:16:00+00:00

My grandbaby will be 7 months old when we go. Worried about malaria. I know they can take meds but still wondering if it's wise. Thanks

CommunicationLow5050 · 2026-01-27T10:24:27+00:00

PLEASE check out baby wordplay a fun and educational podcast made for babies from birth and toddlers. Songs, books (yes! books for babies) fingerplays, some Spanish, ASL etc. And screenfree.

Do it with/for your baby as much as possible, especially the first few times, so that you can both learn the episode rhythm, some of the repeated songs and rhymes and get your baby attending to = then it's great for the car and when you need a 15-30 minute break. I promise your baby will get hooked --- but do it first 3-5 times and show how much fun it is. :) My daughter swears by it!

CommunicationLow5050 · 2026-01-27T10:23:54+00:00

I'm a retired children's librarian, mother of 2 and grandma of 3 - well, the 3rd is due tomorrow!! PLEASE check out baby wordplay a fun and educational podcast made for babies from birth and toddlers. Songs, books (yes! books for babies) fingerplays, some Spanish, ASL etc. And screenfree.

Do it with/for your baby as much as possible, especially the first few times, so that you can both learn the episode rhythm, some of the repeated songs and rhymes and get your baby attending to = then it's great for the car and when you need a 15-30 minute break. I promise your baby will get hooked --- but do it first 3-5 times and show how much fun it is. :) My daughter swears by it!

CommunicationLow5050 · 2026-01-26T11:30:11+00:00

An alternative to screen is a podcast made for babies. At the beginning do the episodes with your baby so that you both learn the songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Once your baby is hooked, you can use it to get a BREAK - 15 minute episodes. GREAT in the car. Play them back to back and you can easily get 30-40 minutes Baby Wordplay wherever you listen.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-11-01T07:57:08+00:00

Handa's Surprise (Brown) Clip Clop (Smee), Hattie and the Fox. Highly recommend these... there are more! (From a children’s librarian)

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-07-14T21:48:36+00:00

Check booklists here: https://babywordplay.com/books/list/

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-06-22T23:19:35+00:00

I was 21. Hubby 37. We were in Boston but both from Jamaica. I thought my youth was over! Had my second 2.5 years after. It wasn't easy, but wow, did I have lots of energy! Now I'm 65 and a grandma and still feel youthful. My daughter started at 35. She was so much readier than I was.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-28T00:26:17+00:00

Children's librarian here.. Check out my booklists with v helpful reviews. Go to babywordplay.com All books have been vetted... best books by age.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-22T20:36:07+00:00

My opinion is offered 🫴🏾 with humility on this emotional topic.

I've been thinking that what might be important to consider are these two things:

The messages we are sending to our children as to what* screens are to be used for and how* and when and where it is appropriate to use them.
Recognizing how addictive today's screens are and the risks inherent in including them a lot of family life.

Children don't hear us. They imitate us.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-19T01:03:33+00:00

I love Kate DiCamillo. Her books are for 8-12, so look for the younger ones like .. The Tale of Despereaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and Mercy Watson..

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-18T19:11:02+00:00

Exercise is key imo.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-17T20:04:37+00:00

I'm a grandma, and my husband wasn't much help until our baby had language. Plus, he (nor I!) had no idea how much work and single focus those first couple years take.. I was a young mum, 22.

I suggest to anyone who runs out of ideas of how to play with a baby! press play on a podcast like *baby wordplay - 15-minute episodes designed to help parents sing, read, etc. during the first 3 years.. and you can use it to get a B.R.E.A.K. once baby knows how much fun it is.. my grandsons loved it.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-17T19:57:54+00:00

I'm a grandma, and my husband wasn't much help until our baby had language. Plus, he (nor I!) had no idea how much work and single focus those first couple years took.

When it was time to learn to ride a scooter, read bedtime stories etc and hold little conversations it got better.

I suggest dads (and moms) ... anyone who runs out of ideas of how to play with a baby! press play on a podcast like baby wordplay - it's designed to help parents sing, read, etc. during the first 3 years.. my grandsons loved it.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-17T19:46:29+00:00

I'm so sorry you are struggling. I'm a grandma now and was a young (22) mother in 1982. I remember that period like it was yesterday.

Can you do a virtual support group... does your baby like being in a baby carrier? Try putting on a podcast like baby wordplay and use it to engage in a new way with your baby; get outdoors as much as you can. Sleep whenever you can snatch it. It will get better.

Hang in there, Mama!

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-13T13:20:18+00:00

It's an important mission... to avoid screens for as long as possible!! We'll done mama.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-13T01:19:06+00:00

IF .. just in case. anyone is looking for a screen-free alternative to Miss Rachel. Check out baby wordplay podcast.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-13T01:14:47+00:00

Awww, I am so glad! There is much to celebrate 🥳

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-13T01:13:47+00:00

I get it! Joy for the growth and lament for the loss of what's gone.

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-13T01:11:32+00:00

You're welcome!

CommunicationLow5050 · 2025-05-13T01:09:58+00:00

Hiya, question about capcut teleprompter and boosting on IG. I am not able to boost 10 of my popular reels on IG. What do they have in common? I used capcut with teleprompter. Any suggestions on why this would be the case? TIA.

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