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Amby Baby Hammock
Were you wondering where I had disappeared to? Thought I might have had the baby?
I didn't.
Instead, our computer (the trusty, much loved Mac that has been perfectly faithful to us and given us almost 4 years free of any technological hassle) decided to go crazy and have issues with its hard drive. Its all fixed up now. 5 days of no computer/internet was really hard. But good. The first two days I was having withdrawals but soon got used to it and had an extremely productive week getting a lot of cleaning, sorting, organising and sewing done that I'm sure wouldn't have happened if the distraction/temptation of blogs, emails and internet surfing were there.
Baby sewing and last minute preparation has been going on this week. I FINALLY packed my bag for hospital - are you proud of me Melissa?!! Talk about leaving it until the last minute, I just couldn't find the motivation to do it!
If you're a sewing-blog surfer then no doubt you have come across this free pattern for baby Cloth Shoes from Stardust Shoes. They have been on my list of things to try for awhile. I was only going to make one or two pairs, but decided if I was going to the effort to make a couple I may aswell make multiple and throw a few in the present box for later on! They are tiny, and very cute. I made myself stick to "scraps only" to try and reduce my fabric scrap box which is quickly overflowing! They were pretty easy to make, fiddly though because of their small size and I was well and truly sick of them after sewing six pairs!I wasn't going to sew another baby blanket until I had the baby and knew if I was sewing for a girl or a boy, but I really like these quick throw-together minkee-backed blankets so put together another gender neutral one. Love love love this duck fabric...yes, I was weak...
And the little baby FINALLY has a bed to rest his/her head. I did a lot of baby hammock research when I was just pregnant and came across Amby Baby Hammocks. I was determined to purchase one, but only second-hand because I enjoy a good bargain and didn't want to pay full-price! All of the hammocks on Ebay were in the rest of Australia and most people didn't offer delivery to Tasmania, so after a couple of months searching I gave up and we decided that we would just put the baby in the portacot for a few months until Lil was ready to move out of the cot and into her big bed. Then my friend let me know that she had bought a hammock and only used it for a few weeks because her baby was unsettled and ended up sleeping in her bed most of the time anyway, so she wanted to sell it. I figured we haven't needed to buy anything new for this baby so far and should treat the little mite to something new so we bought it off her! Hopefully it will provide us (all) with good night sleeps. We set it up a couple of days ago and I'm glad we did so that hopefully the novelty of swinging it around and hanging from the frame will have worn off before the baby needs to use it!
So, now I am feeling ready to have the baby. Today we did a little bit of shopping and I bought some cute little suits for him or her. I was feeling bad as I packed the hospital bag that everything in there was hand-me-down and wanted a couple of new little suits for the baby to wear! I was exactly 6 days overdue with both Oscar and Lil, so if the trend continues it will mean I will have the baby on Tuesday. If not, the doctor at my last hospital visit said that I would go in on Friday to be induced - really hoping it doesn't come to that though!
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When I first had my son, he would wake up in the middle of the night, only once. I wouldn't even have to get out of bed, because he slept in a cradle next to me. I would pull him into bed, stick him on a boob and he would be out cold again within seconds. You're not supposed to let your child sleep in bed with you, but if it works it works.
When I stopped breastfeeding, my son would not fall asleep without a bottle in his mouth. No, you're not supposed to prop a baby up with a bottle, but if it works it works. If you are going to try this, make sure it is necessary and follow a few important guidelines.
If your baby is already falling asleep while eating, but whenever you set them down they wake up, then try this:
Lay your baby in a car seat. Cover them with a blanket. They will probably be fussy while you do this, but they are still sleepy so it's ok.
Using a pillow or another blanket, prop the bottle at a 45 degree angle or higher, so the baby is not getting any air.
Be sure there is no more than and 1 and ½ ounces left, or the baby will wake up from being gassy.
If necessary, rock the car seat to mimic a car ride. Once baby is asleep or bottle is gone, quickly switch with a pacifier.
The car seat is another wonderful thing, because some babies just won't sleep flat on their back unless they are curled up in bed with you. It's much easier to break a child out of sleeping in a car seat than it is to break a child out of sleeping in bed with you.
The point is that regardless of what the doctors say, you need to trust your instinct and follow what you know works. If you are comfortable with it, then do it.
If your baby is teething, it will not get drunk if you rub some whiskey on the gums to numb it!
With the risk of SID (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) some parents can overwhelm themselves with fear and paranoia. I wouldn't suggest putting a baby to sleep on their stomach. But then again, my baby isn't more comfortable on his stomach.
When you first have a baby, you may notice how in tune you are with your baby's needs or desires. When they cry, you know why they are crying. If you don't recognize this intuitive connection, then don't feel bad... but follow the advice your doctor gives you. My advice all comes from the same point, that you can trust the instinct that tells you what your baby needs!
If your baby is not falling asleep while you feed him at night:
You may be letting him nap too much during the day. A baby does need a certain amount of sleep, but if they sleep too much during naps, they will not get the majority of their sleep when you need yours - at night.
You may need to establish a different routine. Give your baby a bath every night, then play with them for a half hour or more, then give them a bottle. (It does not need to be in a certain order.)
The key is to get your baby to exert all his energy, and then when the baby is wearing out, give them a pacifier or a bottle to relax them even more!
Feeding at bed time is always helpful, because baby will sleep much better if they have a full belly. For that reason, I also go against the doctors and recommend using a small amount of cereal in the bed time bottle. (Never do this before the baby is 3 1/2 months old!)
Teaching your children to sleep all night is a very frustrating process. Hopefully, one of the parents (usually the mommy) does not work, so (s)he can stay home and take care of the baby during the day. If this is the case, it is very exhausting and you are not being selfish for needing to sleep. There is nothing wrong with needing your baby to sleep through the night.
If you have to, nap when your baby naps throughout the day. If you are a stay at home parent, then your schedule can match your baby's schedule. It is not necessary or recommended to make your schedule fit your baby's. It is much better to set a schedule for your baby.
Play with your baby often through out the day. Spend time with them, but also give them time alone to play without you. Allow them to use their own imagination or curiosity with toys in a safe setting.
It is not possible to 'spoil' a baby!
As I am challenging the popular belief, I first must be more specific. It is possible to spoil a baby by giving them too much attention. Do not hold a baby more than they need to be held! When a baby cries because they want to be held, you should never let them cry it out. They need to learn to trust that you are going to be there for them, to comfort them.
It is neglectful to let your baby cry because he "just wants to be held". Love is a need, not a want. Your baby will cry much more if you don't hold him when he wants to be held.
At the same time, you should not hold your baby more than your baby needs to be held! This can be exhausting for you, because you are giving more attention than is necessary. This will also increase the baby's need to be held, or loved, because as you decrease your attention, the baby will feel abandoned.
Letting your baby watch TV :
Young babies like bright colors. If it keeps them happy and content, a little TV is okay. Put on some bright cartoons with soothing voices and your baby will either laugh or fall asleep... either way they will be content. Don't over do it!!!
No matter what age your child is, too much TV is a problem. Shutting the TV off will quickly improve short term memory, attention span, and focus. ( Warning : this may lead to an improvement of grades in school age children!)
Here are some final tips to incorporate into a bed time routine.
1.) Read to them. The sound of your voice can relax them to sleep. Read children's books, magazines, cereal boxes, whatever you can find.
2.) Go for a drive. Usually it only takes one trip around the block and you can leave the baby right in the car seat.
3.) As a last resort, occasionally let your baby sleep with you in your bed. The key word is occasionally, and this should really be used as a last resort.
4.) Pile a lot of play time into one sitting. Pass the baby around between both parents (if only one parent is present; that is okay too.) Play airplane, flying baby, upside down baby, tummy time, silly faces, peek a boo, etc. Get baby laughing and happy for about an hour before making a bed time bottle. It is very important for baby to release any extra energy before falling asleep if you don't want a baby who wants to play at 4 in the morning when you want to sleep.
5.) Put on some music, hold the baby close against you so they can rest their head comfortably one your shoulder, and dance with them. Be sure to make long circling motions, and a lot of rocking sideways. This movement calms even the fussiest baby.
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Congratulations! You are now a parent. Bringing home that bundle of joy is an experience like no other. On one hand it fills your heart with a joy and love like you never knew you could experience. On the other hand, sleep never sounded so good. Before the baby came people told you babies seem to be up all night, but you never knew how true that was until now. Nothing can truly describe the experience like living through it yourself. Here are a few tips on how to help train the newest member of your family to sleep.
1. Napping Now you have learned that babies sleep a lot. When they are not sleeping they are eating, pooping or crying. I have found that when I let my children sleep when their body needs to they go to bed better at night. A sleep deprived baby tends to be in overdrive. They get cranky, angry and they can't seem to calm themselves down. Funnily enough one of the best ways of getting my kids to sleep through the night was sleep itself. I found it was okay for them to sleep, for an hour or two, a few hours before bedtime. This way when it is time for bed they aren't frustrated and angry because of things they got in trouble for or boo boos they got because they were too tired from skipping a nap. The trick here is to have a relaxed child. If napping isn't the thing that works for your kid, try reading a book, playing with blocks, or the oh-so-forbidden TV. Whatever you can do to get your child calm before starting the bedtime routine.
2. Bathing After a long day of changing diapers or a hard day in the office a bath is a great way to cool down and get clean. In a way, showering can seem to wash the worries away. Believe it or not crying, sleeping and using the restroom all day is hard work. Babies bodies are still getting use to the world around them. They are confused and they are just starting their life on this earth. Giving your baby a bath is a great way for them to play and get out extra energy before bedtime. This is also a fun way to bond with your children. It's easy to get caught up in everyday life and not focus totally on their cares and worries. Children must always be supervised in the tub, so make this a fun time for the both of you. To extend the tub time trying massaging your baby with calming baby lotions. When they are toddlers they can have fun helping with the lotion. Of course, depending on how new your baby is, some kids hate the tub. Don't worry. Being clean never killed anyone I know. Plus, they will sleep better when they are clean and the crying still gets out excess energy. You can have the bonding time while you dry they off, put on their lotion and calm them down!
3. Noise Babies can hear noise in the mothers womb and even though we can hear our bodies I can imagine they are a noisy place. Imagine living by New York's Times Square and then having to switch to sleeping in a quiet Alaskan village where they don't even have crickets to chirp to you at night. It's kind of the same thing with a baby. Trying putting a radio or noise machine by the babies bed. Every child is different though, as is every parent. If it has been a week and you don't feel the noise is working try the opposite. No noise can work just as well as lots of noise. It all depends on what the mother was like while pregnant. Was she relaxing with her feet gently being massaged by her loving partner or was she rockin' out to the radio all day?
4. Placement and Crying These are essentially two different steps, but the right combination of the two is the key. I know it's easier to have your baby in bed with you. I'll admit I have done it once or twice. The baby feels more comfortable and safe and you can more easily access them when they need help. I haven't been to a hospital, read an article or seen an interview yet that says this is a safe and recommended trick. My reason why not to do this is more long term. It will be easier to get your baby to sleep in their own bed if they have always slept there. If you want easy access, try a bassinet near the bed. I used a very large Tupperware bin and it worked great. I also recommend putting them in their own room as soon as possible. You will sleep better when your baby is not in your room. How many times do you wake up when they sneeze or even wiggle slightly. Babies go through REM cycles too and will fuss slightly sometimes in their sleep. Putting them in a different room and using a monitor will allow you to better gage the real waking from the night time sleepy noises.
Of everything, the crying is the hardest part and this is where the tricky placement comes in. If you know your child just tired it is okay to let them cry. Double check the hunger and diaper factors to satisfy a little of your guilt. No mother likes to hear their baby cry when it is so easy to hold them and let it stop. Crying is part of a babies way to train them self to fall asleep in their own. Give them their own room, try all the other steps, and let them go. The big trick is to know your babies cry. Are they really upset or do they just want you to hold them? The timing is different for every baby and even every time. I would say that 20 minutes is a good time frame to wait before going in to help calm them down. If they are an infant try feeding or rocking to calm them down, then it's back into the bed. Most of the time they will fall right to sleep. Now, an 18 month old is very different. by this time they will know that if they cry long enough you will come in. With this step I must encourage you to stay strong. You are training yourself as much as your child. It is hard for almost all, but it can work if you will let it.
5. Repetition Of everything repetition is the most important. It is key in training your child to do what you want. Some kids are more stubborn than others and so are some parents. Try everything, try different things, but keep it consistent. You know your child better than anyone. A week is a good average to try a routine, but if something just didn't work for your situation don't feel bad about switching it sooner. Always remember that every age is different too. You might need to constantly change your bedtime routine. What didn't work when they were newborn might work when they are two. But make sure you aren't changing it to drastically. Kids are smart and will notice a change.
Ruben Nixon