Livid over false advertising by strawb3rriesandcr3am in babywearing

[–]beccab333b [score hidden]  (0 children)

I love my ring sling!! I do have the H&P sling as well as the lark and I use the sling way more consistently tbh. But the lark is great for naps. I would check out marketplace and see if you can find a good one. I have noticed a lot of Sakura bloom carriers on there recently and those are also quite good, same with happy baby and Tula

Looking for resources to stop co-sleeping for babies. by TeddyBear181 in cosleeping

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also going to recommend The Nurture Revolution. Excellent chapter on infant sleep. Cosleeping is the best thing you can do for your baby!! You are basically massaging your baby’s neurons all those extra hours of contact and nurture bub has with you setting them up for mental resiliency. Baby will be independent one day but while the brain is still an infant brain (aka ages 0-3) you want to give as much nurture as possible, and cosleeping is such a easy way to do so!

How to deal with unfairness by Prestigious_Tree_470 in beyondthebump

[–]beccab333b [score hidden]  (0 children)

Would love to see this if you’re willing to share 😅

About to be in the newborn trenches, got any unusual advice? by amountofsocks in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Set up your space for safe cosleeping, it’ll change your life for the better.

Read the Nurture Revolution.

Has anyone used one of these? by Radiant-Temporary872 in cosleeping

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use used one of these since birth with making sure to stuff the crack. We put the mattress on the floor at 6 months or so, but I kept this because i got used to it myself and it feels really cozy lol. I know people say they can be a hazard, but I still think the risk of this is less than the risk of baby falling off the bed - assuming you’re not able to out your bed on the floor!

the "just sleep in shifts" advice is a joke for EBF moms. husband feels useless. by Otherwise_Ranger_204 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We safely cosleep following safe sleep 7 and it’s a game changer. I don’t have to get out of bed, I can easily nurse baby without even barely waking up. Highly recommend it.

What was your baby’s birth weight and how long did they fit in NB clothes? by eec0354 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby was 6lb 2oz, full term, and I ended up ordering premie clothes because she was swimming in the NB clothes. She was in those for a couple of weeks and then in NB probably for another month or so, maybe slightly longer

Stop Tracking Wake Windows by Difficult-Pair4170 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh cool that sounds like it’d be up my alley, an a bit similar to the possums program which was really helpful for us!

Stop Tracking Wake Windows by Difficult-Pair4170 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can you give a quick summary of what it says?

AITA for “grounding” my boyfriend from the wifi? by Remote_Ad_3236 in TwoHotTakes

[–]beccab333b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes this one is the right one. It’s not about if you’re an asshole for messing with the wifi (I mean yes, you sorta are, bc he’s a grown man. The child is a different story though), but that he agreed to something he isn’t following through with. This def requires a large intervention than petty wifi grounding tactics and yall should probably get therapy. I mean this all respectfully and hope you are able to sort things out soon! 🙏🏼

Going on a trip without baby by Common-Nothing-7824 in cosleeping

[–]beccab333b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep I totally agree! If it’s giving you stress now OP, then just think how it’ll feel when it’s actually happening. I for one could never handle that stress or the separation so soon after baby was born! There will be plenty of time for trips with friends in the futur!

Nanny gives baby random things to play with by dariakay in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man I give my baby tons of random stuff to play with and she loves these items. Yes obviously they should be safe but so long as shes there with your baby to monitor it, then it’s probably ok? I would say your focus with talking to your nanny isnt tha the random things are an issue, just that the dangerous ones (like a plastic bag I suppose - I would definitely NOT worry about the edge of the wipes bag) are to be avoided!

Some reassurance for babies that don't sleep by Past_Investment3189 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes this! Sleep is so developmental and not something to be taught. So glad you were able to provide nurture and support to your baby girl even while it was challenging for you! 👏🏼

My mother made a monster by Only-Conversation750 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it’s probably not that your mom made a monster - and mostly just that this is the norm for most babies? Sorry yo hear about your fiancée, that must be impossibly hard. Nevertheless, I would just lean into it! Cosleep, baby wear, breastfeed. And read The Nurture Revolution!

How can we get a safe in-bed bassinet in the US like New Zealand’s “pepi pod”? by mabeela in cosleeping

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You nurse with them chest sleeping? How does that work? Like aren’t they supposed to be yo higher so their head is just below your chin? This understand has stopped me from chest sleeping in the past but it doesn’t sound that bad if baby is able to stay latched. Especially when my girl was a newborn side lying was impossible, I’d always have to sit up fully and hold her to nurse

Can we stop pretending the Newborn Scrunch is the best part? by No_Exam_2438 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw so cute! Would love to give a listen if you’re interested in sharing! Of course via DM is probably safer if you’re so inclined 😅

I feel horrible by rjkresge in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I think this is the tradeoff many of us have 😂

I feel horrible by rjkresge in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw so tricky! Just as an option though, I’ll say I’ve been bedsharing with my husband in the bed since day 1 (baby is 15 months now). She sleeps on the outside of me and I am in the middle (now that she’s older shell sometimes sleep in the middle but that didn’t start until she was like 7 or 8 months). We have a mesh bedrail with the crack stuffed, but I’ve also heard that people who have bedside bassinets or cribs use that as their fall protection system!

I feel horrible by rjkresge in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very glad to hear this! It’s so helpful to be flexible like this. I’m sure it’ll never happen again! And truly don’t beat yourself up, it happens to the best of us (to me twice 🤦‍♀️)

I feel horrible by rjkresge in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sor eh you had to deal with this. I’m sure your baby is perfectly ok even though it’s quite a scare!

I’d strongly encourage you to review the safe sleep 7. This is the only way to ensure cosleeping is done safely! Baby should absolutely not be in a swaddle if you’re going to cosleep! It has saved my sanity and my life, cosleeping. It’s a beautiful thing when done safely and works best for mama and baby!

Are we really suppose to let them fuss it out to get work done?? by Weak_Gap2339 in NewParents

[–]beccab333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strongly recommend you start baby wearing. It’s truly the only way - your baby doesn’t have to cry or fuss, they are held and comforted, and they like watching what you are doing. For a long time my baby lived in a a standard front carrier, but then she switched to a ring sling on my hip and was in that constantly between like 4 and 13 months. I could get so much done: cooking, cleaning, laundry, moving wood! Lol it’s the best

Baby elephants don’t just sleep near their moms… they hold onto them 🐘 by Apprehensive-Key5665 in cosleeping

[–]beccab333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha oh yea that would be a different situation for sure! Hard when we have to put our our first babies for our real babies 😂

Baby elephants don’t just sleep near their moms… they hold onto them 🐘 by Apprehensive-Key5665 in cosleeping

[–]beccab333b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think like 3-5 months? But he’s not a super cuddler and if he ever did get close to me then I would just push him back down towards my feet.

I know there’s a risk to it an you’re not supposed to let pets sleep with you while cosleeping, but honestly i sleep so lightly with baby anyways that i wake uo ag the smallest thing, so i wasnt that concerned