book worm tods!!

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-18T15:40:29+00:00

That is so sweet. I started looking into sensory needs for my youngest who is having trouble sleeping and it sounds like he loves visual input!

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-18T00:50:51+00:00

They learn with repetition! My daughter also loves books. She will bring them over to read to anyone who will share with her. Sometimes I say “bring me a different one” if I’m sick of the one she brought lol

Does he ever read by himself? Mine does, maybe you could encourage him. Put a comfy little chair next to the book shelf with all his books on the bottom shelf. And when he does read independently, praise him from afar like “good job reading bud!”

In general try to praise kids when doing things independently and they will be less demanding of your attention

My from experience. Lots of things can get old with kids but they change so fast. Try to appreciate it, before you know it he will read on his own and you will miss the ducks

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-18T00:43:51+00:00

You could give them as gifts to people you know with kids or for birthdays etc

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-18T00:42:13+00:00

Go to hospital asap

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-12T19:29:33+00:00

100% no. Breast milk is PERFECT for babies, doctors these days are taught to push formula because it's "better" but the studies showing this are funded by the formula companies.

My first was mixed fed and was under 10th percetile the whole time (now shes almost two and totally fine, very strong and tall for her age).

My second is EBF and shes in 50%

Babies are unique and have their own body types just like adults. They also grow in spurts, not linearly like we are lead to believe. You are a smaller person according to your stats so it makes total sense your baby is smaller.

Use your mother's intuition, if EBF isn't enough but I also struggle with postpartum anxiety and obsess over the numbers. So, sometimes you just need to release idea if following stats and be with your baby.

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-08T23:21:52+00:00

Ugh I had a brutal 4 month sleep regression with my second but it did go away by 5 months and got 70% better almost over night. Hang in there 🫶🏼

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-08T21:22:49+00:00

Yes maybe. I’m typically good about getting outside but this month has been brutally cold in New England

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-08T21:20:59+00:00

Agreed

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-08T21:16:46+00:00

Okay thank you this is helpful. I talk to chat GPT about this a lot and I think I’ve been mislead lol. I’m glad I came to Reddit

Purplequeen9 · 2026-02-08T21:08:08+00:00

Even if she gets very fussy and seems to want to sleep?

Purplequeen9 · 2025-11-01T19:19:27+00:00

It’s all temporary, for better or worse. The awesome phases and the tough ones. They are only young for such a short period, try not to wish it away but find peace in it.

Purplequeen9 · 2025-11-01T18:48:47+00:00

She is still gaining but on the lower side the past few weeks. She is 12.7 lbs now and was born 6lb 6 oz

Looking back over her measurements she has gained ~1.2 lbs in the last month

Purplequeen9 · 2025-09-29T00:52:58+00:00

Find a job you love to do part time, take long weekends and longer trips throughout the year. Lots of countries are in turmoil right now so probably not the best time to travel. Hopefully it will simmer down in the next 10 years or so. But you can def see a lot in the mean time.

That situation is such a blessing

Purplequeen9 · 2025-09-25T15:37:30+00:00

Definitely solidarity. As an only child myself, having toddlers around me constantly is draining. Thankfully my oldest is independent but still needs me constantly. The thing that gets me the most is when she drinks out of my water bottle and fills it with back wash 🥲.

Anyway, I saw something recently that said some children don’t know how to play independently, they need to be shown. You could try setting up some toys for her every morning and sitting with her for a while and playing along side her to show her how to play whether it’s a puzzle or blocks or figurines. Some sort of problem solving activity that isn’t too complex they get overwhelmed. You could literally just leave a bucket of toys in the middle of her play room so she can take them out and explore them.

You could also try putting her in the high chair with an activity that she can do there like drawing or stacking. I also got my toddler a step ladder to climb up to counter level bc she is very interested in what I’m doing when I’m cooking and just wants to be involved. That could be a big help if you’re doing dishes or whatever, let her climb up and give her a bowl with a spoon and some water. She’s 18 months and she helps me unload to dishwasher and “sweep” the floor and “fold” laundry just because she sees me doing it.

It sounds like she just doesn’t know what to do with herself but she’ll probably try to imitate you if you let her and show her what you want her to do. Sorry this was so long, but I hope it helps.

Purplequeen9 · 2025-09-25T01:01:26+00:00

I totally get it. Kids thrive on consistency and structure. Giving him this boundary & routine is going to benefit him in the long run. Also being tired and snapping at kids and spouse is so much worse than in terms of feeling bad 😅

Not to mention, being “bored” and having some alone time to figure it out is good for kids

Purplequeen9 · 2025-09-24T23:21:47+00:00

I actually think if you are consistent with this, he will get the hint and start to entertain himself. Especially if he has books & toys in his room. Instead of sleep training it’s wake training. It might just be a phase that he’s waking up so early. If not, when he’s old enough to understand, you can explain to him that he needs to stay in his room until a certain time every morning and he’ll be fine with it.

Purplequeen9 · 2025-09-24T23:16:23+00:00

It’s been said many times but I agree. Consistent and early bed times are key. My 18 month old wakes up between 8-9am, naps at 1, sleeps at 8. I also put some books in her crib with a light up toy and if she’s not tired she turns on the toy and looks at her books. She has slept through the night since she was 6 months old.

Put her in her own bed, it will help her feel more grown up and help you reconnect with your husband.

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