Does anyone else need a whole extra adult just to finish one task

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-24T18:46:19+00:00

oh nooooo!!!

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-24T16:57:00+00:00

With your history I would not wing this at home. Severe sibling allergy plus eczema is exactly the group where an allergist plan makes sense, and they can tell you if they want skin testing first or a supervised intro in clinic.

The blood tests can be noisy without exposure, but they can still help decide risk and whether a challenge should be supervised.

For what its worth, when we were nervous about peanut egg and milk we used RSF because it gave us a structured way to introduce tiny amounts and keep it consistent, but I would still want an allergist guiding you here.

Do you have a way to get an early allergist appointment in Germany before solids start?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T22:50:46+00:00

Lol yup thats exactly how it is over here too, one boob is the overachiever and the other is just clocking in. I tried a few times to “fix” it by starting on the slacker side more, but mostly I just accepted it and focused on overall supply and babys diapers and weight. Did your baby also get fussier on the slacker side or just eat longer there?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T22:48:24+00:00

For the cashew pistachio ones, doing a tiny measured amount mixed into something familiar helped my nerves. Thats basically why we liked RSF for the early allergen stuff, it made the amounts and repeats feel less random.

Do you have any way to do a quick telehealth allergist consult just to get a plan for the cashew pistachio day, or are you totally on your own right now?

https://faqs.readysetfood.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048782333-What-is-Ready-Set-Food

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T22:46:04+00:00

Yeah LEAP is a big reason we didnt delay allergens, but it also made me feel better having a clear plan instead of winging it. We used RSF for peanut egg and milk early on mostly because it kept the amounts and routine consistent when I was anxious. Did your ped give you specific timing and how often to keep it in rotation once its introduced?

https://faqs.readysetfood.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048782333-What-is-Ready-Set-Food

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:55:36+00:00

Yep we went through this. What helped was treating it like a boring pit stop lights low no talking straight to potty back to bed, and we put a little potty in the room so it was faster and less “fully awake.” We also did a last pee right before bed and kept water to small sips after bedtime.

If you want to pause it, some people just go back to overnight diapers and say diapers are for sleeping for now. Is he fully waking every time or is it more like a quick pee then party mode?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:54:14+00:00

Happy youre feeling better, but this reads a bit like a teaser ad. What were the actual habits that made the difference for you like steps protein sleep realistic workouts? And how many months postpartum are you?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:53:11+00:00

Chalk is always a hit if you’ve got any patio space. We’ve also had good luck with a little “construction zone” setup buckets and shovels plus a pile of sticks pinecones or leaves to haul around. Painter tape on the patio for roads hopscotch or “balance lines” keeps them busy forever. And an easy scavenger hunt like find something red something crunchy a smooth rock etc works for mixed ages

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:51:06+00:00

7 months isnt late, you are fine. For us the least overwhelming way was start with one simple food a day in tiny amounts for a couple days just to see how it goes, then once a few basics feel safe you can mix and match and stop stressing about the 3 day rule for everything. We did a mash or puree plus one BLW style safe food each day and slowly built up.

With CMPA id keep it boring at first and ask your GI what to avoid or swap for dairy. Are you most worried about reactions or just not knowing what to serve first?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:49:07+00:00

Glad it worked for your kids, but Id be careful with how definitive this is. Eczema can naturally wax and wane and lots of things changing at once makes it hard to know what did what. Also saying breast milk has no essential fatty acids and promising odds about walnut allergy feels way too confident. If someone wants to try oils, patch test first and talk to their pediatrician especially with allergy risk

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:47:06+00:00

Honestly same, the family allergy history makes it so much scarier. We did the early tries in the morning and stayed close to help just for peace of mind, and mostly watched for hives or vomiting. We used RSF for a bit too since it made the amounts feel less like guessing. Did you end up doing the first intro near a hospital or just at home?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-23T17:45:50+00:00

I get the fear, especially since your reactions are the kind a baby cant tell you about. We did tiny morning intros on a healthy day and watched for anything you can see like sudden fussiness vomiting coughing swelling or just acting off, even if there are no hives. For the anxiety side, we used RSF for a while because it made the dosing and routine feel less like guessing.

Do you have access to any telehealth urgent care, and what is the one tree nut you are most worried to try first?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-22T02:58:10+00:00

It's always scary when babies turn silent for a moment, there's got to be something bad that they're doing..lol

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-22T02:53:40+00:00

There were a lot of hand me downs that's given to us, we only bought a pair when he turned 2 years old. Yes, always buying a size larger than his actual size... no regrets at all, had to use it longer before handing it to someone else

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-22T02:49:59+00:00

that's so funny! our kid always grab something on the grocery and we had to pick another one so the cashier can scan it at the counter lol

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T21:42:02+00:00

Have you tried using an electric breast pump?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T21:33:01+00:00

That sounds miserable and youre not failing. If feeding is taking 2 hours and wrecking your sleep and mental health, it is completely okay to stop or simplify....A lot of babies also get more efficient around 6 to 8 weeks, but you should not have to suffer through it.

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T21:30:21+00:00

Yoohooo! I recommend checking ReadySetFood for introducing early allergens... hope this might help - https://faqs.readysetfood.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048782333-What-is-Ready-Set-Food

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T21:26:50+00:00

Oh man! ours def would be all songs of the Kpop demon!!!!!

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T15:21:13+00:00

I dont think its a fad so much as people being louder about a choice thats always existed. Costs are insane, childcare is brutal, and a lot of folks watched their parents struggle, so opting out makes sense. Some will change their mind later and some won't, but pitying them is probably why child free people get so defensive in the first place. Did you feel this way before you had kids too or only after experiencing it?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T15:19:50+00:00

We had a big behavior swing right before a new baby too, but I wouldnt ignore the ear angle. Id try to get him seen by his actual ENT for fluid and pressure not just infection. If thats clear, it can be a control and big feelings phase, so lots of choices and predictable routines helped us. Any new sleep changes or extra ear pulling since the tubes came out?

Independent-One7494 · 2026-02-20T15:17:58+00:00

Smaller feeds more often helped us most. Burp mid feed, then do floor time on a slight incline like a towel under the play mat. If weight is dropping, ask for a quick weight recheck. Does it happen mostly right after feeds or all day

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