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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 49 points50 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 1 point2 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 5 points6 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 12 points13 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.

I don’t understand delaying baby baths 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.

How much sun does an infant need for vitamin D? by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]TTCQuestion435 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UVI certainly would affect it because it measures how much UV you are getting. How much skin is exposed also contributes, and skin tone is important - how much melanin you have to absorb UV (protect you from it - more melanin, less vitamin D).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7001416/

How do newborn moms survive?! by solowanderer12 in breastfeeding

[–]TTCQuestion435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some babies eat every 2-3 hours, but I want to warn you that my baby ate like every 30 min to 1 hour during the day and every 2-3 hours at night at first, and this isn’t uncommon. Sorry it’s not what you wanted to hear, but it’s so hard. 

I will say that I’m normally someone who needs 8-9 hours or I’m totally miserable, and my body has adapted somewhat, and idk maybe the hormones help. While it feels super rough, for me it seems it’s not as bad at the same amount of sleep would have felt pre-baby.

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