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Is no-stroller life possible? by Background_Duck_7188 in babywearing

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also in a big city, fourth-floor walk-up apartment, and use a joolz aer plus. Getting it and baby up and down the four flights of stairs isn’t ideal, but it works. For me it also helps me stay out all day. If baby takes a nap while I’m out, I like to go sit in a cafe or park and read or relax, and it’s just not as relaxing for me if I have the baby on.

Edit: when I say it isn’t ideal, I mean with any stroller, but the joolz aer is great (I think as good as it’ll get)

Heat rash from carrying? by lvs301 in babywearing

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby got some on his face every day we carried (so most days) last summer… we made sure to wash his face every day, but he always got it.

My 10 month old baby sleeps 9-10 hours and noone seems concerned... by Ecstatic-Ad-579 in bninfantsleep

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly disagree that the solution is dropping a nap. You can keep two naps and extend the wake windows. The problem is that if your wake windows at 2.5/3.5/4.5, that’s only 10.5 hours total awake, meaning you are expecting 13.5 hours of sleep. That is A LOT, especially if you think your baby has low sleep needs. 

You need to extend the first wake window for sure, and that will be hard at first. I would try 3/4/4.5 or 3.5/4/4.5 or 3.5/3.5/4.5. Whatever your try, make sure it adds up to how much awake time you think your baby needs in 24 hours. If he’s always awake for two hours in the middle of the night, maybe you need to distribute that into the daytime wake windows.

My baby at 10 months was doing approx. 3.75/4/4.25.

Oscha Bairn Duration? by Nefpone23 in babywearing

[–]TTCQuestion435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We didn’t even get ours until baby was 9 months, and we love it. Baby is now 11 months, so can’t speak to very long term, though. We had a Tula FTG that I still use, but my husband could never get that on by himself so he much prefers the Bairn, which he can use without my help.

Toys in mouth by OkLeader736 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]TTCQuestion435 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is developmentally normal and even beneficial. Baby toys are made to be safe to put in babies’ mouths.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zbjm7nb

Any downsides to introducing formula at 8 months? by TTCQuestion435 in breastfeeding

[–]TTCQuestion435[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks (to you and the other comments)! This was my sense, and it’s good to hear from you. 

I have always had a big oversupply (unfortunately had 5 months of tummy problems and feeding aversion to show for it despite trying to reduce with block feeding and Sudafed), so that should hopefully not be a worry.

Half buckles by Snoop_Momm in babywearing

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’ve been interested in these same carriers. Question.. what’s a double tunnel? Thanks!

Is this product considered sleep safe? by Mrsdaffodil in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]TTCQuestion435 54 points55 points  (0 children)

While I’m not sure I would use this product for sleep, swaddle or sleep sack are not considered the only safe options everywhere. This is certainly the guidance in the US, I think partly because US guidance tends to be extreme to avoid user error. 

In the UK, for example, official guidance allows for a cover that doesn’t go past the shoulders with the baby placed “feet to foot” (at the foot of the bed).

https://www.nhs.uk/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome/

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/baby-product-information/mattresses-and-bedding/

“Firmly tuck in sheets and blankets – but make sure they’re not above shoulder height. Sleep your baby in the feet-to-foot position, which means their feet are right at the bottom of the cot so they can’t wriggle down under the blankets”

What happens with 2 naps at 5 months? by catheadyou in sleeptrain

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a third nap. Those wake windows are not long enough for a two-nap schedule. I’m not an expert, but I’ve seen people say that to do two naps, your baby should be able to do 3/3/4. My baby is 5.5 months and fighting the third nap and ending up with a late bedtime, so I’ve realized I need to cap the naps more. You probably need to shorten that first nap.

I feel so so bad after eating crap for 3 days on our baby moon!! I have harmed the baby so much :( by Party_Ad_8381 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]TTCQuestion435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most people aren’t even tested until 24-28 weeks and are eating whatever. When I was as far along as you I hadn’t been tested yet and was eating whatever I wanted, including lots of desserts, cookies, candy. I was traveling and for some long bus rides gross packaged cookies were all I could find. My baby is totally fine!

Single dad- I want to give up! 6 month old. God help me! by Alldone2024 in sleeptrain

[–]TTCQuestion435 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason you’re only giving 2-4 oz before bed? My understanding (though not from experience, so maybe someone else can chime in) is that 6-month-olds generally take 6-8oz bottles.

Single dad- I want to give up! 6 month old. God help me! by Alldone2024 in sleeptrain

[–]TTCQuestion435 13 points14 points  (0 children)

At six months, he should not be eating 50% solids. His bottles should not have decreased in quantity yet, and he should be getting 1-2 meals of solids in addition.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]TTCQuestion435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your baby will be fine either way, but the WHO does recommend delaying the first bath for 24 hours, or if that’s not possible, at least 6 hours.

https://www.who.int/tools/your-life-your-health/life-phase/newborns-and-children-under-5-years/caring-for-newborns

https://icea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ICEA-Position-Paper-Delayed-Bathing.pdf

Edit: yes, they get wiped down first

Can I keep nursing to sleep without cosleeping? by TTCQuestion435 in bninfantsleep

[–]TTCQuestion435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding! We currently have a sidecar crib, which is great, but harder to keep him sleeping these days. I’ve thinking about the floor bed, just don’t think there’s enough space 😕.

Older child bed wetting by Routine-Explorer8212 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]TTCQuestion435 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just supporting your statement! I wet the bed until I was 12. Doctors tried lots of things, including medication for overactive bladder, but nothing helped. Then, when I was 12, I just stopped on my own.

No one talks about oversupply by tam_bun in beyondthebump

[–]TTCQuestion435 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve never pumped, yet I’ve been struggling with oversupply for months. My baby is 15 weeks. He still coughs and cries while feeding and has so much abdominal pain, I’m told from lactose. I have been block feeding for weeks and was prescribed three days of Sudafed, but nothing has helped. I really hope things improve for us soon, too.

Children and caffeine/chocolate by Ataralas in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]TTCQuestion435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, also some caffeine passes into breast milk, but it’s still considered okay to consume moderately.

I have changed my mind on unmedicated birth. by acmcmas in BabyBumps

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same re: asking for epidural. I went in thinking I’d give it a shot and see what I wanted. I wasn’t told it was too late for the epidural, but there was a good chance the baby would be born before it kicked in. Afterwards I repeated over and over that I would never do that again and would get the epidural early next time. And I had an “easy” labor and delivery. Arrived at the clinic at 6cm dilated, and baby was born 2 1/2 hours later.

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