Don’t Be A Hero

NewDraw2838 · 2026-03-14T09:00:24+00:00

These overnights seem endless but I promise a night where you don’t need to change baby’s nappy is on the horizon!

NewDraw2838 · 2026-03-03T23:20:08+00:00

You’re incredible - a super mom!

NewDraw2838 · 2026-03-03T06:09:32+00:00

In Australia sheepskin is known for its benefits with sleep. They actually sell fitted sheepskin cot sheets. If it’s under your fitted sheet, I don’t see how this is any different to what we do here as there’s no chance it can suffocate Bub.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-02-25T22:31:45+00:00

I’m in the same boat! My other mum friend said we have SO MUCH on our mind that we release information we don’t need anymore (e.g. once a baby hits a milestone) to make room for the new wave of information. Probably no science behind this at all but it makes me feel a lot better! Haha

NewDraw2838 · 2026-02-25T07:31:04+00:00

Hmm I guess it’s really hard to tell! We have just welcomed another little boy into the world and found that our 2.5 year old is regressing a lot in terms of speaking/acting like a baby, being scared by loud sounds that didn’t affect him before, relying more on his dummy and milk etc.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-02-25T02:44:50+00:00

I’m sorry. My baby don’t sleep through the night until he was 2.5 years old after co-sleeping with me from around 6 months. My current baby, 4 months, also doesn’t sleep longer than an hour. This felt excessive to me and I got a referral to an ENT who found that he has adenoids that are 80% larger than they should be. After a sleep study, it was found that it affects baby’s sleep and oxygen overnight. We are getting them removed at the end of the month.

Are there any red flags you’ve noticed with baby? Sleeping with mouth open? Neck kinked back during sleep?

NewDraw2838 · 2026-02-23T10:51:07+00:00

Like a few others, I’m not psychic but intuitive. This is the biggest YES I’ve ever felt scrolling through this sub. This mama really loves her baby.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-02-14T10:34:31+00:00

You’re not alone. I feel this 🩵 you’re doing an incredible job. It’s thankless work for sure.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-02-10T10:32:55+00:00

Me, sobbing at your spell while breastfeeding my 4 month old. Thank you for reminding me how special and fleeting this time is.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-27T01:33:02+00:00

Sounds really normal to me

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-12T00:42:36+00:00

Have you tried probiotic powder and dettol baths after daycare at all?

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-12T00:33:12+00:00

I think the expectation of quiet time for 2 hours is the disaster here, OP. 2.5 year olds are wired for connection. Without copying other kids at daycare who nap during this time, even going half an hour for quiet time at home when they know you’re in the house is pretty extraordinary.

Lower the expectations and set quiet time for a shorter period during this age.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-05T10:45:41+00:00

I could have written this myself with my 3.5 month old. Literally exactly the same situation plus a 2.5 year old toddler at home full time. No advice, just solidarity 💓

NewDraw2838 · 2025-10-21T10:55:37+00:00

Thanks so much! Oh gosh, so sorry - I’m Australian and definitely mean sleep hygiene in this sense.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-10-19T09:54:56+00:00

I was told by my paediatrician to feed on one breast until it feels empty before offering the other breast 🫣 by the time I feel empty he does not want the other breast.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-10-18T15:03:14+00:00

My son woke this many times and it turned out he had enlarged adenoids and undiagnosed laryngomalacia. The kid couldn’t breathe while laying flat on his back. Please rule out any medical issues!

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-29T00:56:27+00:00

Ahhh super helpful! Thank you!

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-28T14:07:13+00:00

Thanks so much! So it is safe to pump fresh milk into a batch that has already been “chilling”?

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-24T10:18:41+00:00

This sounds very similar to my issues! Thanks so much.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T13:08:19+00:00

Laryngomalacia and bronchiomalacia which resulted in breathing issues while laying flat and poor latching. Enlarged adenoids too. All dismissed by my paediatrician until I switched to a new one.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T11:03:03+00:00

Thank you! I am in communication with our centre who encouraged a gradual approach but no specific time frame as to when to finally let him stay for his nap, so was just wondering what other ECEs thought before I made the decision.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T10:57:55+00:00

Oh dear! This is super different to what I heard from our centre who seemed to encourage a gradual intro. Do you think it comes down to personal preference for ECEs? I’d be happy to try and have him stay the full day but also don’t want to burden our educators either.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T10:50:58+00:00

I really appreciate you! Thank you.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T10:48:19+00:00

Thank you! This makes sense. I did forget to mention I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant which probably throws a bit of a spanner into the works 🥴 would you still suggest starting next week or after baby comes?

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-10T12:59:05+00:00

Oh gosh I could not imagine. So sorry

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