Soothing Fussy Babies

baby, FAM By November 5, 2007 1 Comment

When baby just can’t be soothed there are a few tricks to try. Here’s what we found effective:

  • swaddling
  • football hold (2 thumbs up!)
  • walk in a sling or baby carrier or holding baby close
  • tummy or back rubs
  • take a shower together, warm water may be comforting
  • pacifier – sucking is calming to a baby
  • white noise – babies like lulling sounds created by vacuums, clothes dryers, TVs or driving in a car
  • colic drops or gripe water – perhaps there is a burp that needs to come out!
  • Infacol is available to relieve trapped wind

 

 

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Colic – what is it and how you can help your baby

grow, LIVE By November 5, 2007 No Comments

Colic is a mysterious catchall phrase for generally unsettled babies.The definition of colic is a baby that cries for more than three days a week for more than three hours at a time. It is not considered serious, but presents as extended and uncontrollable crying in any baby that is otherwise healthy. It can happen at around two to four weeks of age and can last for three months or longer.

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Sleep Issues

baby, FAM By November 5, 2007 3 Comments

Sleep issues are one of the perennial hot topics at Mom Group. Getting enough sleep with a newborn (or two!) in the house is one of the hardest things you will face during the first year. In theory babies who weigh over 11lbs are heavy enough and getting enough nutrients throughout the day to allow them to sleep through the night. Some practitioners state that parents should let their child ‘cry it out’ after six months of age; or at least explore changing baby’s expectation that you will rush in a pick them up at the slightest whimper.

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Bottle Feeding

baby, EAT By November 5, 2007 No Comments

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a type of bottle that works best for you and your baby. You should think about convenience, ease of cleaning (if it’s dishwasher or sterilizer safe), if the bottle helps to reduce gas/colic/spit up, the breast milk storage system, whether it is easy to use on long trips, and finally if it is economical.

Lots of babies have trouble transitioning from breast to bottle. If you have this problem here are a few tricks that you could consider:

  • try giving the milk/formula in a cup
  • if someone else is feeding the baby, he/she could wear something you’ve worn recently so the baby is calmed by the familiar smell
  • don’t be anxious, baby can sense this
  • try a different, harder or easier nipple
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Grandparents Are New At This Too

Uncategorized By November 5, 2007 Tags: , , No Comments

Growing up, we swear we won’t be like our parents. We tell ourselves we’ll never raise our kids doing the same things they did to us. Then, when we have kids, we justify everything we do saying “Well I did that growing up and I turned out okay.” So I guess our upbringing wasn’t all that bad. Sometimes we go to our parents for advice on how to raise our own babies—other times, we tell them to butt out or follow our rules. I propose that moms and dads need to go easy on our parents. For one thing, we should be pretty grateful that they’re around to experience this with us —and also because, while this may not be their first time on the parent merry-go-round, the grandparent one is just as perplexing. They’re learning the ropes, just like we are, so let’s cut them some slack!

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Getting And Accepting Help

FAM, health By November 5, 2007 1 Comment

If you are someone who is used to being self-sufficient, get prepared to receive help.If you have friends and family who want to be there for you, make a list of things that you need and see if they are prepared to help you do these things for a short while whilst you get used to your new role as parents.

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Enjoying Your Babies

baby, FAM By November 5, 2007 No Comments

It’s hard, particularly with multiples, to have time to bond with each baby. Try not to forget how special this time is for you and your family, and try to make some quiet time to treasure your new addition(s). Getting enough sleep is key in this regard.

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Change In Your Primary Relationship

Uncategorized By November 5, 2007 Tags: , , , 4 Comments

Before babies there was a partnership in which you and your partner were both nurtured and each other’s top priority. Once the babies arrive you may find that they are the only ones getting nurtured! This is a pitfall that is difficult to avoid. There are going to be sacrifices that you and your partner are both going to have to make that you won’t expect. Some advice: recognize that this will probably be the case for several months and try to help each other as much as possible. Your new bond is that of “team parent” and this can strengthen your relationship in ways you can’t foresee. It’s something to go on when you don’t seem to have any time for each other in the first few months. Try to keep your sense of humour intact and everything should be fine.

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Loss Of Libido

FAM, self By November 5, 2007 3 Comments

You are physically and mentally exhausted, you may not feel too attractive under that housecoat/sweat pants/yesterday’s clothes and you probably missed your daily shower. Not only that but you may be feeling quite sensitive about your weight or appearance post-delivery. Not exactly a recipe for romance! Your hormones are all over the place and may take awhile to readjust – loss of libido is very normal after pregnancy. Just know that you are not alone.

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