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re: OT Parents: Best Advice/Things You Wish You Had Known
Posted on 4/28/16 at 12:53 pm to NYNolaguy1
Posted on 4/28/16 at 12:53 pm to NYNolaguy1
Y'all are ruining forever's thread. Go start your own to argue that crap
I was advising against putting formula in a bottle because it can cause choking and aspirating. A baby should not have solids until 4-6 months when it has developed a thrust reflex and they should be given from a spoon. This isn't new. It was the case 16 years ago when my child was a baby
It is also proven to not extend duration of sleep. And it's empty calories that can lead to obesity and are never really necessary, the same way adults should choose more nutritious foods over carbs
I was advising against putting formula in a bottle because it can cause choking and aspirating. A baby should not have solids until 4-6 months when it has developed a thrust reflex and they should be given from a spoon. This isn't new. It was the case 16 years ago when my child was a baby
It is also proven to not extend duration of sleep. And it's empty calories that can lead to obesity and are never really necessary, the same way adults should choose more nutritious foods over carbs
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Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:08 pm to foreverLSU
Lots of good tips already....here's some that work for us too:
get a sound machine with the rain, ocean, thunder, etc sound effects for the baby's room
don't be afraid to have noise in the house when the baby is really small and sleeping....don't want to condition them to sleeping in total silence
def keep the nose sucked out....the hospital plunger is priceless, but also grab a Nose Frida (it's not as optimal for clogs as it is for a bucket of free flowing snot)
def take them places with you as early and often as possible
when they get a little older and start really talking, playing, and imagining, stop what you're doing and play with them when they ask you to...that may seem obvious, but you'll often find yourself saying "just a sec man, let me finish _________"
The time speeds by, so hold your baby, play with them, read to them, and talk to them. One of your main purposes as a parent (aside from keeping another human alive and safe) is to make memories for them to look back on with love and fondness.
Oh, also...I generally steer away from baby talk to my 1 year old or giving layman's answers to my 5 year old. We talk to them like an adult when appropriate and it has worked very well thus far.
Another one.....let them try a variety of sports, hobbies, activities, etc. Don't try to push them into things like that. Maybe steer, guide, or inquire about their interest in something, but don't go the route of, "well I played________ so you are too." They'll probably just rebel against it at some point. You may have been an All-State RB, but they might be more interested in playing guitar. Expose them to as much as you can, find out what they enjoy, and nurture it.
That's not to say you should let them quit things tho. We have a "if you start it, finish it" rule, ie, I'm sorry you want to stay home to play with toys instead of going to your game, but you wanted to play t-ball so you finish the season...if you don't want to play next year that's fine.
Again these are just some things in addition to some of the stuff from other posters that works/worked for us.....the main thing I've learned from being a parent is the catch-all fix/method/solution/whatever is rare, so find what works for you guys and go with it.
Congrats!
get a sound machine with the rain, ocean, thunder, etc sound effects for the baby's room
don't be afraid to have noise in the house when the baby is really small and sleeping....don't want to condition them to sleeping in total silence
def keep the nose sucked out....the hospital plunger is priceless, but also grab a Nose Frida (it's not as optimal for clogs as it is for a bucket of free flowing snot)
def take them places with you as early and often as possible
when they get a little older and start really talking, playing, and imagining, stop what you're doing and play with them when they ask you to...that may seem obvious, but you'll often find yourself saying "just a sec man, let me finish _________"
The time speeds by, so hold your baby, play with them, read to them, and talk to them. One of your main purposes as a parent (aside from keeping another human alive and safe) is to make memories for them to look back on with love and fondness.
Oh, also...I generally steer away from baby talk to my 1 year old or giving layman's answers to my 5 year old. We talk to them like an adult when appropriate and it has worked very well thus far.
Another one.....let them try a variety of sports, hobbies, activities, etc. Don't try to push them into things like that. Maybe steer, guide, or inquire about their interest in something, but don't go the route of, "well I played________ so you are too." They'll probably just rebel against it at some point. You may have been an All-State RB, but they might be more interested in playing guitar. Expose them to as much as you can, find out what they enjoy, and nurture it.
That's not to say you should let them quit things tho. We have a "if you start it, finish it" rule, ie, I'm sorry you want to stay home to play with toys instead of going to your game, but you wanted to play t-ball so you finish the season...if you don't want to play next year that's fine.
Again these are just some things in addition to some of the stuff from other posters that works/worked for us.....the main thing I've learned from being a parent is the catch-all fix/method/solution/whatever is rare, so find what works for you guys and go with it.
Congrats!
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:23 pm to foreverLSU
To take the time and imprint memories. My experience with having 3 is that I have happy/sad memories:
Happy that I was changing the last diaper forever and sad that that I was
Happy that they did not need me to be in the pool with them anymore and I could have some beers and sad that they were old enough to swim on their own.
My next experience will be when they are graduating from High School and will be moving on and out.
So enjoy the time. They really do become mini you's
Happy that I was changing the last diaper forever and sad that that I was
Happy that they did not need me to be in the pool with them anymore and I could have some beers and sad that they were old enough to swim on their own.
My next experience will be when they are graduating from High School and will be moving on and out.
So enjoy the time. They really do become mini you's
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:38 pm to foreverLSU
relax
That is my advice, they are just kids, they don't change the earths orbit, no one thinks they are as cute or smart as you do, not one of em is more important than the husband or wife.
I have three of them, love them all dearly, they are all different. Just understand that life has changed a bit, and go with it.
That is my advice, they are just kids, they don't change the earths orbit, no one thinks they are as cute or smart as you do, not one of em is more important than the husband or wife.
I have three of them, love them all dearly, they are all different. Just understand that life has changed a bit, and go with it.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:41 pm to foreverLSU
Get this book. Its an easy read and will give you a guide on getting your newborn on a schedule that will make your life so much easier.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:45 pm to Haughton99
Second baby wise
Mine was sleeping 6 hours a night at 6 weeks and 8 hours a night at 8 weeks. We never had any problems getting him to get in his own bed and stay in it
Mine was sleeping 6 hours a night at 6 weeks and 8 hours a night at 8 weeks. We never had any problems getting him to get in his own bed and stay in it
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:47 pm to foreverLSU
I want you to look at this item and study it intently.
This is a rock and play.
And it will change your life.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:51 pm to Paige
quote:People have been putting thickening agents in food for decades to reduce aspiration.
was advising against putting formula in a bottle because it can cause choking and aspirating
My oldest son was born with esophageal atresia with a TEF and we were mandated to use rice to reduce damage from reflux.
He never slept a wink.
Perfectly healthy with zero future interventions ( they prepared us for enteral tube feeds and lifelong management) and just scored the highest first grade reading score in the Parish.
I have one that was 2 years after that, from the breast only...he may too dumb to come in from the rain.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:57 pm to foreverLSU
be willing to accept help when it is offered.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:09 pm to LSUfan20005
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Get a nice recliner, sleep with the baby when necessary. The whole myth we try to emulate of putting the baby in their own bed just creates a vicious cycle. You put the baby down, then baby cries, you rock the baby, go back to bed. Repeat Repeat Repeat and everyone loses sleep.
I disagree with this, get them sleeping on their own from the start. First, it's unsafe to have a baby in bed with you. Second, if you start the habit of them sleeping in your bed it's not going away.
My 5 year old sleeps in his room and never wakes up. My neighbors 5 year old has always slept in the parents bed and will not go to sleep unless in the parents bed. I don't think my poor neighbor has had sex in a long time on account of there always being a kid in the bed.
This post was edited on 4/28/16 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:15 pm to Salmon
quote:
and the best advice of all is to keep the kid on a schedule/routine
Best advice yet. This works.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:44 pm to CBandits82
Is that basically a Mamaroo?
Posted on 4/28/16 at 3:54 pm to foreverLSU
as they get a little older and ask you, "dad, can you play with me", unless you are doing something urgent, make the time. You don't realize how easy it is to say, after I finish this or after I finish that, when in reality it could have waited.
You will never get that time back and it is the best thing you can give them.
You will never get that time back and it is the best thing you can give them.
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