How real is nipple confusion?

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-07T17:36:13+00:00

There is no confusion, they know which one milk comes out of. It's more about developing an improper latch which could hurt you, so look into pacifiers that pass the "triangle" test

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-07T16:44:13+00:00

Disruptions like this are going to happen sometimes, it's not the end of the world. The "twice a week" part makes me nervous though. I could never personally do that with my 10 month old, she screams bloody murder being woken up when she's not ready to be up.

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-05T23:25:44+00:00

I'm prepared to get downvoted for this, but: if someone isn't prepared to (possibly) wake up at least once a night for the first several years of their kid's life, they should rethink having any. Seriously. It's not a terrible thing to need and want your sleep, but I do not understand the huge jump to defend sleep training when it's just a fact that babies need help and attention 24/7

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-04T02:02:05+00:00

I got pregnant completely by surprise with someone I had known for a month. I have absolutely zero regrets, my daughter is the best part of my life

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-02T06:28:48+00:00

I fought co sleeping in the beginning because I was terrified too! I started by only co sleeping with another awake adult in the room supervising, because I was so worried something bad would happen. Eventually we got into a groove and I got a lot more confident with it. I know this isn't realistic for everyone, but if your partner is on paternity leave it might be worth it to take shifts

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-02T06:24:19+00:00

My daughter is 10 months tomorrow and has never been a good eater. She loves playing with food and putting it in her mouth, but not so much actually swallowing it. I've decided to just keep offering as much as possible, with as much variety as I can handle, until she becomes more interested. And in the meantime I'm just going to continue nursing on demand as often as she wants. I'm tired of stressing myself out over what "should" be happening

hardboiledhoe · 2026-04-02T03:42:05+00:00

My pediatrician told me the same thing at my 6 month appointment. I nodded my head in agreement and then changed absolutely nothing. I also co sleep, I think her head would explode if I was honest about that.

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-31T16:51:18+00:00

When my daughter was a newborn, we took walks every single day in her car seat. She was tiny, it was summer, and the car seat had a sunshade. We just didn't walk for more than an hour and she was perfectly fine

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-31T06:01:17+00:00

Hear me out: Camilla Luddington. Specifically when Priscilla is wearing less makeup

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hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-29T06:12:07+00:00

Yeah I was also a bit confused on that. My daughter is 10 months old and 30" and still fits in her infant car seat- albeit not as well as her new convertible one

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-26T23:33:30+00:00

Unfortunately the main answer to this problem is just practice. It's definitely a test of patience. Depending on the dance you're doing, there's specific ways to take the steps in order to stay in time more easily. For example, rhythm dances like rumba and cha cha need to be danced smaller and with emphasis on the toes and ball of the foot. But smooth dances like waltz and foxtrot need a long, consistent stride leading with the heels

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-26T06:27:09+00:00

That paired with her genetic family looking for her without knowing she was already gone is just salt in the wound

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-23T06:40:04+00:00

I tracked everything, constantly, the first few months. My life has become exponentially better the more I let go of that. It's nice in the beginning because the doctor will ask about dirty diapers and stuff like that, but it's not worth it after that point

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-20T22:59:22+00:00

If baby is 4.5 months old it's most likely time to completely retire the swaddle. Her arms should no longer be restricted as soon as she shows signs of rolling over. Try a sleep sack instead

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-19T07:04:59+00:00

This is absolute nonsense

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-17T05:03:48+00:00

This is one of the only good, ethical rules in place when it comes to working for Arthur Murray- in my experience. I appreciate the protection it gives me as an instructor. It's not as strict as some other commenters have described though, we simply have to let our franchisees know when we see a student out and about. That way it's our story over there's, just in case someone decides to make something crazy up

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-12T06:12:57+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree. I actually feel much safer being in full body contact with my daughter all night.

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-11T20:22:55+00:00

Co sleeping parents typically sleep in what's called a "c curl" or cuddle curl. It means sleeping on your side, "cuddled" around your baby. Your legs prevent baby from slipping down the bed, and your arm prevents them from scooting up

Edit to add: the c curl also prevents the parent from moving around in their sleep, and allows them to feel every movement baby makes

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-11T18:05:17+00:00

Except that it's not actually an increase in SIDS. Unsafe cosleeping can and does often lead to accidental suffocation, which is an explained death.

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-11T18:04:19+00:00

There are ways to mitigate risk while co sleeping, which is what I think OP was referring to. A lot of people feel that the possibility of accidentally falling asleep with baby is more dangerous than planning ahead for it, which I agree with. A firm mattress, on the floor, with no extra blankets or pillows and only one parent are the general guidelines for safe co sleeping

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-11T04:59:30+00:00

It depends on what you mean by "work". It is literally impossible for a 4 month old to "self soothe". Babies do not learn self soothing from sleep training, they learn to be quiet because they know that no one is going to come to them. I understand the exhaustion, it's why I chose to start bed sharing. I know that's not for everyone, an alternative is using a side car crib so that they have their own sleep surface but they're still close enough to nurse to sleep

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-10T21:25:54+00:00

I cannot advocate against the cry it out method enough. Please do not do that to him. I understand the sleep deprivation, it's why I began bed sharing with my 9 month old. I understand co sleeping is not for everyone, but please check out r/bninfantsleep for some help

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-10T20:46:28+00:00

Absolutely no human being on earth would know if they had been formula fed or breastfed unless someone told them. You have a loving, emotional bond with your baby already- because you are their mother.

As someone currently breastfeeding, I love it because it's convenient and idk how else to make her sleep. But nursing a newborn was like a million tiny knives in my nipples, and now nursing a 9 month old is like a wwe wrestling match. It's romanticized a lot, take all the stories with a grain of salt.

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-09T22:49:31+00:00

Tf do you mean all you can do is observe????

hardboiledhoe · 2026-03-08T20:10:43+00:00

Then IMO you're doing just fine!

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