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The greatest laughing paradox
By: Saeri Wilde
Tags: Sunrise, Life, Poem, Motherhood, Baby Sleep

The greatest laughing paradox

Of motherhood

For me

Is

How I beg and bargain,

Weary sleepless,

For you to sleep

So I may

Sneak away.

What a game!

I tip toe out

Paying the sheets

and floor creaks

to stay quiet

with the moves I learned

from you,

Ninja trainer,

To write

And stretch

And make

Heavily honied

Heavy cream

Tea

Tirelessly

Casting spells

And drawing cards

For our future

Looking for the bridge,

Divining and scouting

OUR bridge,

To cross this

Wild land

Of your babyhood

Of my motherhood

Our becoming

So Wilde!

Cussing

Moccasin-soft slipping out

And in…

“I’m right here”

Giving up

And surrendering

Adding up the wee hours

Interrupted

Nursing you

Between visions

Between worlds…

Only to hover over you

Delighting

Watching the light show

Of your juicy life

Stirring

Another day

I’m like a kid on Christmas

Christ consciousness

Is more celebration

Than crucifixion;

Cruci-fiction.

For the hours I’ve been up

from 1:33 to four

and five

You were born at 6:32am

and this next hour is when you

always wake:

7:28,

7:29,

7:30…

I wait

breathlessly

captivated

anticipating

the very moment

the sun rises

above the horizon

Projecting a disc of magic morning light,

my daughter,

Soleil,

Dawning

Singing

ee-yi-ee-yi-oooooh

sleepily

ascending

to illuminate

this side of

Earth

Another day

Finding my way

as your mama.
Baby Sleeping in a Swing — What Should You Know?
By: Susan Urban
Tags: Parenting, Moms, Baby, Baby Sleep, Sleep

Baby sleeping in a swing is pretty trendy right now. But is this good for your little one? Should you buy one or be worried or stop using the swing right away? There are pros and cons — like in every situation. So what should you know? I have a few tips for you.

Naps only

First of all, a baby swing is not designed for long time sleep. Mostly because it is not flat as bed or cradle is. So if your baby sleeps in it for a more extended period, it may have a negative influence on a baby’s growth and bone development. A baby swing is mostly a toy, not a bed, so it should be used mainly for entertainment. Although it may be a place for taking a short nap. However, never for sleeping all night.

Positions

The best design is a cradle shape. To use it for playing and naps choose the one that has different incline positions. When you want the baby to get a short rest, use the flat area, for playing — put it up a little bit.

Still, the position in the swing is never completely flat, and it can make it difficult for the baby sleeping in a swing to get oxygen.

Is this for everyone?

Your baby may love swinging but also may not be interested! The lack of stability can cause the baby to wake up at the slightest movements. That is why it would be best to test one at your friend’s house before buying.

Soothing

Baby sleeping in a swing, or at least falling asleep, maybe a great tool to soothe the baby down. If your little one is fussy, use the swing, wait for the baby to fall asleep, but put the baby back to the crib once fallen asleep.

Addiction

Watch out for baby sleeping in a swing — it is addictive! Seriously, after a few weeks of over-using the swing you can forget about putting a baby to sleep without it. Although, my How to teach a baby to fall asleep alone guide may help. The method is useful for rocking, swings, and sleeping problems in general.

Susan Urban
Sleep Struggles — Why Do Children Cry As They Learn How To Sleep
Tags: Baby, Children, How To, Baby Sleep, Sleep

Sleep Struggles — Why Do Children Cry As They Learn How To Sleep Maxzbryan Aug 19·2 min read

It would be nice if your child could learn how to sleep without any crying or frustration whatsoever. Every parent would sign up for that. Unfortunately, the truth is that all children, regardless of the method you use to help them sleep, inevitably do shed some tears in the process. Let’s see why.

First and foremost, children cry when learning to sleep because they are protesting — they don’t like change. In fact, they hate change. Just think about it.

Do you remember what your favorite book was as a kid? Do you remember wanting to read that book over and over again, even though you knew every word of it?

We all resist change, children and adults alike. It’s normal to do so, and it’s normal for your child to express his resistance by crying. After all, crying comes before words — not the other way around.

Second, as children begin to learn how to sleep but haven’t yet figured out how to do so, they are understandably frustrated. They no longer have Mom and Dad on their side to help them get to sleep, and they don’t yet know what to do differently. They will eventually.

What’s really interesting about falling asleep is that although each of us is born with the inherent ability to do so, it is considered a learned behavior. And yet you can’t teach anyone else how to do it — you can’t simply say to your child to close his eyes and sleep. Instead, each of us has to learn for ourselves what to do to settle into sleep.

Of course, there are children who seem to learn how to sleep almost magically, with very little effort on the parent’s part. However, children are different. Everyone is unique.

Your child, along with many others, hasn’t learned this essential skill yet, which is why he needs you to take a step back, so he has the opportunity to achieve that on his own.

How will he do it? He might kick his legs around a bit, he might gently rock his head from side to side, or he might grab his lovey. Or maybe he’ll suck on his thumb. If he’s a bit older, maybe he’ll play with his hair.

The truth is, each of us has different things we do to soothe ourselves into sleep, and your child will surely find a way that’s perfect for him. But he won’t discover those things nearly as easily with you standing right next to him or picking him up — he won’t have the motivation to do so.

Simply put, if you “help” him, he will cry even harder because the touching feels like a tease that serves to reinforce the crying.
Sleeping a lot (Day 97)
By: Sara Tomsic
Tags: Baby Sleep, Baby, Motherhood, Parenting, Sleep

Photo by Ana Tablas on Unsplash

Today I again did all the naps with Otto. He isn’t able to fall asleep in any other way but by breastfeeding. And by sleep, I mean good quality sleep. He can fall asleep in my husband’s or my mum’s arms, but that isn’t for as long or as deep as it should be.

To be honest, I don’t mind. Otto and I found the rhythm that works for us and for me to see our little boy happy and engaging with us in his wake time is precious. My intuition tells me that it was the right thing to do. I honestly think that he needed it. To develop some secure attachment this way.

When I go to nap with him, I don’t sleep all the time. Sometimes, I just lay next to him, watching him or thinking about things with my eyes closed.

He really nurses a lot during the day and at times I’m just his pacifier. But by joining him for all his naps means I’m well-rested too.

Like almost every day, we went to bed for the morning nap at nine for forty-five minutes. Then we played and laughed and read stories. I also made lunch. Then we went to sleep for the Lunch nap at noon and slept until quarter to two. After I fed Otto, I ate and then made Otto some bows out of ribbons and hung them to his play gym. He loved them. He stayed there until four-fifteen and we went for a half an hour nap which he showed me he needed by yawning really hard.

For now, this works for us. Sometimes, Lunch naps are done in a stroller, which is also very nice. To be honest, I can’t wait for better weather, so we’ll be really out and about a lot.

I was worried about him getting this habit of being accustomed to falling asleep with me exclusively, but we’ll try and get him to sleep in his crib very soon. Fingers crossed.

Motherhood in numbers:
4:47 AM
By: Hubert Huang
Tags: Fatherhood, Baby Sleep

I picked up Hudson after an hour of him wailing. While the first week of sleep training had gone shockingly well, the second one was off to a rocky start. I rocked and shushed him as I swayed in the pitch black room. Four shushes, followed by four gentle pats on his butt.

Twenty-one minutes later, I heard his breathing slow, the rhythm become consistent. I maneuvered to the bedroom door, cracked open just enough to let in enough ambient light to see whether his eyes were shut.

Success.

I slowly spun back toward the crib and back into darkness. The crib just a few steps away, I heard a chuckle.

I headed back to the light. A few seconds of silence, then another chuckle and I saw his tiny lips pursed into a smile. His eyes still shut.

I walked back toward the crib once again, gently rocked him back and forth, as I lowered him on to the mattress. Then I, myself, crawled into bed and pulled the blanket above my shoulders. For a moment, I mulled over what the dream world inside a baby’s seven-month old brain looked like. But knowing it was happy enough to bring laughter to my son was knowledge enough for now.
Baby related consultants are stealing parent confidence
By: Tamar Baharav Shaked
Tags: Baby Sleep Training, Lactation Support, Baby Sleep Consultant, Lactation Consultant, Baby Sleep

In Israel COVID 19 has ruled supreme. Well-baby clinics, lactation consultants, mommy and me groups all but vanished in the beginning of march.

Mothers are usually pretty lonely during maternity leave, and now the little interaction they had was ripped away. Dealing with parenthood on their own, flooded with information from the internet, tuning their parenting compass alone.

The perfect setting for a public opinion storm to arise. On a daytime radio show a public figure, talked about the trials of putting her 4 month old through sleep training, focused on the baby going to sleep by herself with no aids.

Attachment parenting, and co-sleeping proponents attacked on social media insisting baby’s needs need to be met day and night. In response, extinction focused sleep consultants lashed back claiming that helping baby fall sleep can lead to sleep problems in the future.

The poor mother, just 4 months into parenting, in a global pandemic no less, found her parenting scrutinized, in a very ugly verbal war.

As a lactation consultant I had my opinion, discussed with colleagues, thought I should write my own response, and then I saw so many other responses. How are parents supposed to know who to listen to?

Ask 5 health care professionals about parenting, and you will get 5 different answers.

Working in a well baby clinic, following parenting groups on social media, I find parents feeling unsure at every turn, looking for answers.

Should I hold my baby or will it spoil him? Are they spitting up because they ate to much? Is she hungry? Is it gas? Does my baby need a day and night routine at 4 weeks old?

Mothers usually play the self blame game answering to themselves: I am spoiling her, she can’t sleep because of me, she has gas because I fed her too much, she can’t sleep because we don’t have a routine.

While reflecting on this latest scandal I found myself setting a clear intention for every parent I meet from now on: Grow their confidence.

The parent that spends their time nurturing baby knows them best. Health care professionals and parenting consultants need to help parents find their groove. We all have our instincts, our gut tells us if we are parenting well.

Help them listen to their instincts, ask them, if the tools you are bringing to the table are the right fit for their family. Allow them to start a process and find that they need a different path.

At 2:00 AM, parents are alone with their baby. They may be following the advice of a sleep coach, they may be ignoring that advice. They need the tools to cope and the confidence they are parenting well.
when can i let my baby sleep through the night
Tags: Baby Sleep Training, Baby Sleep Consultant, Baby Sleep Coach, Baby Sleep Routine, Baby Sleep

when can i let my baby sleep through the night

when does a baby sleep through the night

when does a baby sleep through the night?

You’re a parent, and like any other parent, you do everything you can to make sure your child gets nothing but the best. Day and night.

But day and night, sleep is a problem. A big problem. In his room, your baby is restless and crying. He can’t sleep. In your head, your brain is exhausted. You can’t sleep.

What’s worse, your child’s sleeping issue is not only a problem in itself, but it is also one that cascades on yourself. Emotionally and physically.

There’s no denying that sleep is essential. Your child’s health and development depends on it.

Undoubtedly, sleep training counts among the most common — and challenging — things that parents face. You know that. But your baby doesn’t. And the only way to go through — and come out successful — from this process is to properly sleep train your child.

If you wonder where you should begin, what program you should follow, or which training method is the most effective, then ask no more. The answer is here and it’s called Baby Sleep Miracle.

Presented in the form of a very helpful guide, the product outlines an array of proven tactics and techniques designed to help your child sleep well.

By ordering it today, your days — and nights — will turn from stressful to restful. Guaranteed!

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Baby-trapped (Day 64)
By: Sara Tomsic
Tags: Baby Sleep, Motherhood, Baby, Parenting

Photo by Joshua Reddekopp on Unsplash

Otto has been sleeping a lot these last two days. I mean more than usual. He always sleeps well at night, and he has been napping during the day abundantly.

I’m reasoning it as his time to process what he has seen, felt and experienced in between naps. It is the way he grows.

And sure he does. I mean you can see the difference from when he was a newborn. He is very alert, active and receptive. I’m talking to him a lot, and he is the cutest as he responds mostly by gesticulation, but also with some cooing. And his smiling. It is just something out of this world. It melts your heart, I swear.

The funniest thing is that he absolutely adores the curtains in our living room. He stares at them and I can’t understand what is so fascinating. They’re gray and white and maybe it’s just the contrast that he likes.

We also exercise, sing, read stories, rattle rattles, observe things in our house and cuddle.

So I guess it is a lot to process. And so he has to sleep. At his age, up to fifteen hours per day. He gets good ten to twelve hours at night and he also gets me baby-trapped for four or five during the day. Mostly, he naps with me on the couch or in our bed, as he isn’t accustomed to sleep alone. This is a task we will have to do soon as it will only get harder when he’ll be older.

Motherhood in numbers:
The constant noise (Day 57)
By: Sara Tomsic
Tags: Baby Sleep, Baby, Motherhood, Parenting, Sleep

Image by whisbear.com

Otto sleeps well during the night. We are so grateful for that. We get him to sleep between seven and eight p.m. and he first wakes around eleven p.m. After changing him and feeding him shortly, he sleeps and wakes around three a.m. and then again between six and seven a.m. If it’s closer to seven, we just get up and we start the day.

This night routine came quite naturally from day zero, but we also are sticking to the daytime naps routine by Little Ones that are appropriate for his age. So he’s just tired enough to have himself a quality night-time sleep. And mummy as well.

This isn’t the case each day, especially this isn’t the case with his day naps. As we have different activities, we adapt the routine if necessary. He also sometimes naps in our laps. Especially in mine after breastfeeding.

But what we always stick to is his sleep association that he made with the white and pink noise devices that give him a signal that it is time for sleep. They have been working like charm to get him to settle and I hope they will continue to work so well.

I, however, have had enough of these sounds. I believe I have forgotten how it is to fall asleep with perfect quiet in the room. And to be frank, I miss it.

Another sacrifice we had to make for our baby’s sake I guess.

Motherhood in numbers:
How to Dress Your Baby for Winter Sleep
By: Dr Sarah Mitchell
Tags: Parenting, Baby, Winter, Dresses, Baby Sleep

How does one dress a child for winter sleep and what are the risks?

There are more risks to being too hot versus too cold.

If your child is too hot, she’ll be uncomfortable, and if she overheats, she’ll increase her risk of SIDS. Other risks for SIDS include extra blankets in the crib, so you’ll want to avoid sheets until the toddler years.

If your child is too cold, she’ll be uncomfortable and possibly have trouble settling into sleep or wake up more frequently.

It’s about finding that temperature sweet spot that suits your child and her environment.

The most vulnerable population for temperature related issues are newborns between the ages of 0–3. Newborns don’t have the ability to regulate their temperature until about 3 months. If newborns become too cold, then they use much energy to try and warm themselves, which can be exhausting. Consequently, if newborns overheat, this can also be dangerous.

2 Ways to Assess If Your Child Is Too Hot Or Too Cold

BEHAVIOR: Your child’s behavior will give you warning signs. If your child is irritable or fussy, something is bugging her. TEST THE SKIN — HANDS, NOSE, BACK OF NECK, HAIRLINE: You can test your child’s temperature using a skin test. Most kids will have cool hands in colder weather. That’s okay as long as they aren’t frigid. Correlate cold hands with her behavior. Cold hands and not fussy. No problem! Cold hands and fussy… further investigation required.

Check her nose and the back of her neck. Feeling the temperature of her skin on her nose and back of her neck will give you a better estimate of her body temperature compared to her hands.

A cold nose can indicate the room temperature is too cold for her. A warm back of her neck would indicate her body temperature is adequate. If your child’s hairline is sweaty, she’s likely running a little warm and you might check the room temperature or the number of layers she has on.

IDEAL ROOM TEMPERATURE

You want your ideal room temperature to be 68- 71F or 20 C.

LAYERS ARE YOUR FRIEND

If your child has outgrown the swaddle, you can use a sleep sack or wearable blanket to keep her warm.

You can get thick warm wearable blankets for winter

Cotton and wool materials are the most breathable and comfortable

Fleece can be cozy but runs the risk of overheating

I just found these amazing wool sleep sacks by Woolino.

If you are still swaddling, you’ll want to consider how many layers the swaddle adds

Keep newborns in 100% cotton or wool

A footed onesie — You could consider layering with a bodysuit under the onesie.

A flannel crib sheet is an easy way to add warmth and comfort.

General guideline, if you think of your bedding as comparable to your child’s sleep sack, aim to have your child in one less layer than you or a layer that is cooler than yours.

You will worry you’re not doing something right, but the truth is that your instincts about what to dress your child in will kick in, and you’ll adapt well to this change in weather and apparel.
Baby Wipes, Pampers Aqua Pure Sensitive Water Baby Diaper Wipes, Hypoallergenic and Unscented, 10X Pop-Top Packs, 560 Count
By: Top Holy Online Shop
Tags: Baby Products, Baby Care, Baby, Baby Sleep, Baby Boomers

When it comes to caring for your baby’s precious skin, you shouldn’t have to make compromises. That’s why we made Pampers Aqua Pure Wipes-our only wipe made with 99% pure water and a touch of premium cotton. Caring for your baby’s precious skin is at the heart of our chosen ingredients. That’s why Pampers Aqua Pure wipes do not contain alcohol, dyes, parabens or fragrances. The remaining 1% of ingredients includes dermatologically tested cleansers and pH-balancing ingredients to help protect baby’s skin. Aqua Pure wipes are safe for use on Newborn babies’ Skin-including bottoms, hands, and sensitive faces. No ethanol or drying alcohol The Seal of Cotton and cotton enhanced are trademarks of Cotton Incorporated. This product contains 15% cotton.

Wow. No scent and I even can wipe my own face with them

These wipes are excellent. They are great for sensitive skin and my baby has not had diaper rash using these.

Here are some pros you may not have thought of-

-The bag is NOT as crinkly as other wipes packs (I also use Huggies Natural Care). If you accidentally leave them on the crib ledge and need to move it during nap time it is not nearly as loud to the touch. It feels like a well made package.

-No pattern on the wipe and no scent. This makes it feel totally pure.

-Sometimes on an early morning, I need a little refreshing pick me up and I can wipe this across my own face and feel more awake on those early mornings as a new mom.
Here are the 50+ popular Baby Girl Names which loved by all
By: Sairajan Goud
Tags: Baby Care, Baby, Baby Boomers, Baby Sleep

Here are the 50+ popular Baby Girl Names which loved by all Sairajan Goud Jun 18·2 min read

Introduction of Baby Girl Names :-

Hello Guys! we are coming with a greater post about baby girl names. In these latest post, we listed all sweet baby girl names which exactly fits for your babies. Most couples face a hard time during the selection of good-sounding names for their babies. Because the name selected by parents exists forever until departure

In this modern Era couples are looking forward to putting a variety of names for their babies similarly they are focused on selecting cute and meaningful baby girl names

Here are some tips to choose better baby girl names these tips help you to figure out good and trendy names.

Decide an alphabet first the name starts with. Avoid choosing a long name which creates some problems to remember Choose the name which sounds good when speaking in combination with a surname. Focus to choose a great name that doesn’t impact your child in his Adult age. choose a name that is better selected by both couples

Here is the complete list of top 50 + baby girl names and their meanings provided.

01 Aadhya= Power

02 Aalia =Excellent

03 Aarna =Lakshmi

04 Aditi =Liberty

05 Advika =World

06 Amaira= Beautiful forever

07 Amruta =Immortality

08 Ananya =Unique

09 Bhavna= Purity

10 Bhanumati =Famous

11 Brinda= Tulsi

12 Chaman= Garden

13 Daksha= Earth

14 Diya= Lamp

15 Ekta =Unity

16 Falak= Brave

17 Gauri =Fair

18 Gayathri= Mother of vedas

19 Hema= Nectar

20 Heena =beautiful girl

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6 ways to help Dad bond with baby
By: Nested Bean
Tags: Dads, Baby Sleep, Baby Daddy, Baby Colic, Parenting

As you welcome your newborn into your family you may have noticed you’ve had more opportunities to bond with baby than your partner. Perhaps because of breastfeeding, or having a better understanding of all the new baby products in your home — whatever the case, it’s normal for your husband to feel lost (and overwhelmed) in his role as he adjusts into fatherhood.

Encouraging dad and giving him opportunities to take an active role is so important in helping him create his own special bond with baby. But it’s important for you, too. By getting dad more involved, you’ll be able to take some of the responsibility off your own shoulders.

Here are 6 ways to give dad opportunities to become confident in his new role.

1. Bottle feeding

There is such a special bond that happens when you feed your newborn. Giving dad the opportunity to experience that too will strengthen his bond with your new little one.

Whether formula or breastmilk, having dad in charge of a feeding or two a day means an extra few hours of sleep or being able to get out of the house for a few hours on your own, which helps you with the physical and mental load of new motherhood and helps dad get closer to baby.

2. Diaper duty

Don’t let dad talk his way out of this one! This is a great way for dads to help out and get some one-on-one time with baby. Plus, in the first few weeks of motherhood, you have your own diapers to change.

3. Story time

Whether in the morning or at bedtime or both, giving baby and dad set one-on-one time helps them build their bond. Plus, it’s never to early to start reading to your baby. Here’s some story time ideas.

4. Bath time

Have dad in charge of nighttime bath routine. They’ll have fun in the suds listening to some tunes and it’ll help them both get relaxed before bedtime.

5. Bedtime

Here’s another tip that will benefit you both. If you’re always running point on the bedtime routine, you might get stuck as the only one that can get your baby to sleep. Getting dad involved in the bedtime routine from the start will help them bond and ensure that their both comfortable getting to bed without you, so you can sneak off to get some rest for yourself.

Set dad up for success by adding Zen Sleepwear™ to the bedtime routine checklist. It’s gently weighted to mimic your touch and helps babies fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer so dad gets a little extra support and baby gets some extra comfort!

6. Daddy & me groups

Find a local Daddy & Me weekly get together — you can find these at the local brewery, library, or playground meet ups. It gives dad a chance to meet other fathers, build bonds, and gain support.

Remember that no matter how Dad decides to get involved, it’s important to give him space in these activities to really grow into his role — which means you can pour a glass of wine and take a relaxing bath knowing that dad and baby are busy developing a bond that will last forever.
My Child Is An Early Bird — Can I Do Something About It?
By: Shimon Ben Zikri
Tags: Baby Sleep, Early Morning, Children

Photo by Shirota Yuri on Unsplash

Early morning wakings are one of the toughest sleep problems to fix, if not the toughest. If you’re wondering why, it’s because after a decent night’s rest your child has got more energy to fight sleep in the morning. And the truth is, all of us come up into lighter sleep phases in the last hour of our sleep, preparing to take up for the day.

Remember, however, your child is waking early only if he is not getting the right amount of night rest for his age and his body. In other words, if your child sleeps from 7 PM to 6 AM, it’s a perfectly reasonable schedule for him, even though it might feel early to you.

We can’t ask our children to sleep more than 11 hours at night. Their bodies are usually rested after this much sleep, and they won’t be able to do more.

Also keep in mind the following fact: if your child is waking even at 10/½ hours, if he is rested and energetic in the morning and makes it easily till his naptime, then he’s getting enough rest for his body.

Problems arise if your child sleeps from, say, 7 PM to 5:30 AM. In this case, you’ll need to push the bedtime later by 15-minute increments, then watching to see if your child can sleep later in the morning, A word of caution, though: Making the bedtime later can often have the opposite effect of causing your child to wake up earlier. This is the reason why things need to be done in small steps.

Here are some other ideas to try if your child is an early bird:

• Make sure that your child’s room is very, very dark.

• If there are any sounds that could be waking him — such as garbage trucks, barking dogs, sprinklers — put white noise in the room and make the volume loud enough to protect him from these sounds

• Remove all stimulating toys from your child’s crib or bed, which can be distracting once the sun enters his room.

• If you are checking in on your child within the last hour before his wake time, your interaction may prevent him from returning to sleep. Don’t check on him if it’s less than one hour till his wake time.

• Make sure the bedtime is not too late for your child’s age. Adjust the bedtime earlier by 15-minute increments, and watch what happens in the morning. In doing so, you will allow your child to sleep later, as he is less overtired at bedtime. If he does wake earlier, return to your previous bedtime. If moving the bedtime earlier has no effect on the wake time, you may want to consider using the earlier bedtime anyway to help your child get the right amount of night sleep for his age.

• Make sure your child is not hungry. If you have a child under 12 months and have newly begun to wean feedings, you may want to slow the process down to give him more time to adjust. Moreover, be careful to ensure that you are offering the breast or bottle more often during the day to help him transition his previous nighttime feeds to the daytime, so he won’t be hungry going down for sleep at night.

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The sleeping arrangement (Day 83)
By: Sara Tomsic
Tags: Baby Sleep, Baby Sleep Routine, Motherhood, Parenting, Sleep

Photo by Felipe Salgado on Unsplash

As I write this, Otto is asleep in our bed. Yes, not his crib, but my husband’s and my bed. This little person is occupying this big bed and has driven my husband out of it. Mostly because he is afraid he would squish Otto by tumbling in his sleep. So he rather sleeps on the couch so that he gets some sleep.

I have thought about it how we got to this sleeping arrangement, and to be honest, I think it was always like this. From the first day home and even in the hospital. Our little boy just feels when he’s being put down from someone’s arms into any other surface. I remember on the second night at the hospital, my husband spent two hours holding him, walking around and shushing Otto so I got some sleep.

So when we got home, we were prepared by placing a Moses basket on my side of our bed and we used it for I believe just two nights. Because every time I got Otto to fall asleep, I woke him up by placing him in the basket no matter how slowly I did it. So I figured I need to help him fall asleep in a way that he wouldn’t be moved. And now, almost three months later, we’re where we are.

I breastfeed him to sleep (although most of the time he just uses my nipple as a pacifier — and no, he is not so easily fooled by a real pacifier) on the bed for all the naps and the nighttime sleep. Most of the time I sleep or rest with him, but I also got better at leaving his side super quietly and have some hours to myself or with my husband — especially in the evenings.

We are pleased that Otto is such a good sleeper and we wish for him to remain one. However, we are thinking of transitioning him to his crib so my husband can get back to our bed. But we know that I won’t be able to help him make this transition, because he is so accustomed to me soothing him a certain way and he expects nothing less.

So we decided to try to help him learn to sleep on his own when my husband has his two-week work leave around the holidays and in the first weeks of January. I know it will be hard because he will cry a lot. We committed ourselves we would try. But we still don’t want to stress Otto too much or interfere with him getting enough of quality sleep.

Fingers crossed.

Motherhood in numbers:
What to Do When Your Baby has Green Frothy Stool
By: Dr Sarah Mitchell
Tags: Moms, Food, Baby Sleep, Poop, Breastfeeding

There are a few causes to consider when your infant has green frothy or bubbly stool. Green frothy baby poop may be absolutely normal, reflecting the content of mom or baby’s diet or it could be something else.

Beware green food coloring is the cause of a change in baby’s stool.

Food coloring may be a more obvious cause, but introducing green veggies may also change the color of stool just as beets can turn stool red.

More consequential causes of green frothy stool include:

Teething or illness

Strong letdown

Sensitivity to foods or formula (especially dairy)

Teething or Illness

Teething or illness may cause frothy or green stools due to excess mucus production. This is more likely to be the cause if changes to stool are accompanied by a fussy baby with a mild fever.

Strong Letdown

Letdown that is very strong is often caused by oversupply and can reflect an imbalance in foremilk and hindmilk.

If baby struggles to swallow a lot of the carbohydrate rich foremilk and swallows a lot of air at the same time, it can make baby gassy and also turn stool green.

If breasts seem very engorged every time you nurse or if baby appears to have difficulty with the volume of milk on latching, this is a sign letdown may be causing frothy stools.

What can you do about strong letdown?

Try hand expressing a little milk or some of the first letdown into a towel or cloth diaper and then letting baby latch.

If this does not help and you still suspect oversupply as a cause, contact your pediatrician or a lactation consultant (IBCLC).

If the above issues do not seem likely to be causing your baby’s green frothy stool, or if baby seems very gassy, fussy, or develops a skin rash, consider the possibility that baby has a dairy or other food intolerance or sensitivity.

Sensitivity to foods of formula (especially dairy)

Cow’s milk is one of the most common foods to irritate infants as many babies lack enzymes necessary to properly digest lactose or have sensitivity to cow’s milk protein.

Additional foods that babies may more commonly have sensitivity to include soy, egg, and wheat or gluten.

Common allergens which are less commonly linked to green frothy stools are peanuts and corn.

What can you do about sensitivity to foods?

Consider switching to lactose free milk or formula or removing dairy from your diet all together.

Try replacing cow’s milk, cheese, and yogurt with either goat, sheep, camel or a nondairy alternative.

Non dairy options I recommend are hemp milk for it’s great calorie, fat, and vitamin D content.

Almond, coconut, cashew or pea protein are other popular non-dairy alternatives that are commonly found at your local health food store.

Better tolerated formulas may be contain goats milk or a hypoallergenic formula that is hydrolyzed or lactose free.

When to seek help?

Always contact your pediatrician or a naturopathic pediatrician if you have significant concerns about baby’s digestion.

Written By: Meghan Kemnec, ND
Tips on a newborn babies sleep schedule
Tags: Newborn, Babysleepproblems, Routine, Baby Sleep

The most common difficulty every new mom faces is setting up a sleep schedule for babies. The entire routine gets off if the baby does not sleep on time, and mothers have to be available in their supervision. Mothers need their time and a routined life, which is possible with a complete scheduled sleep timetable of a baby.

The first few weeks of your baby’s life are all about adjustment — for both of you. It’s too soon to expect structured newborn sleep patterns, so take your cues from your baby to establish a healthy and natural newborn baby’s sleep schedule.

I have been to this phase and researched like anything on my first child, thus my struggles ended up with a few great ideas, which I thought useless at the first step, but it works. Just stay consistent, as consistency is the key when it comes to developing a baby’s sleep routine. All you have to do is keep trying consistently from the first day when you and baby shift home from the hospital.

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How to Choose the Best Probiotics for Health?
By: Biotix Care
Tags: Baby Sleep, Baby Care, Health, Probiotics, Colic Remedies

Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when givens in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. Probiotics contain a combination of good bacteria and yeast to help keep your body healthy. In your microbiome, or gut, there is a delicate balance of good bacteria and bad bacteria. Sometimes, when we get sick, our bad bacteria can overpower our good bacteria. Probiotics may assist your body by providing good bacteria and stabilizing the microbiome into its natural state. Choosing a probiotic may be a daunting task, but with these simple tips, hopefully you can choose the right probiotic for you!

Mode of therapy: Prevention or Treatment?

The first consideration is the mode of therapy as different probiotics may be more appropriate in certain cases. Probiotics may be used to prevent or treat bowel complications, boost the immune system, maintain gut health, or even help with inflammation and allergies. This is not an exhaustive list. Probiotics are being researched every day for new uses. After determining your mode of therapy, research the specific strain that is needed for prevention or treatment. Knowing the specific strain of bacteria allows you to make the right choice for your health. For instance, to treat acute diarrhea, a probiotic with the strain “Saccharomyces Boulardii I-745” may be the best option. This information can be found in published journals or you can directly ask your health care team for additional help.

Formulation

There are various probiotics available in the marketplace, so how do you differentiate the good from the bad? A simple step is to research the probiotic supplement manufacturers. Look for manufactures that have clinically studied ingredients and are GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) registered facilities. The next step is to assess the daily dose needed for your therapy. To do this, review the Colony Forming Units (CFUs) on the label; this tells you how much bacteria you are receiving in each dose. A good estimate is to have at least 1 Billion CFU. Lastly, confirm the strain that is needed for your mode of therapy is the same on the probiotic’s label. All of this information will be provided in the Supplement Facts on the label.

With this information, we hope you can choose the right probiotic! Remember having a healthy microbiome is extremely important, and probiotics may provide an additional helping hand in improving your quality of life.
sleepBaby Sleep at 2 Months — How to Help the Baby Get Better Sleep?
By: Susan Urban
Tags: Moms, Baby Sleep, Sleep Training, Parenting, Sleep

Baby sleep at 2 months is still a fragile phase when you cannot perform a sleep training program. Although there are some tips for you and your little one that will help you two sleep better! It is the right moment to start replacing sleep schedule for a sleep routine! How to do that? I say more about it in my How to teach a baby to fall asleep alone book, but here I have some tips for you.

Waking and feeding

Baby sleep at 2 months should take 18 hours a day but stay awake would last for only 2 hours in between. Remember that your baby’s stomach is small and breastmilk is digested relatively quickly. Although if your baby doesn’t’ wake up for longer than three hours — there is no need of waking for feeding.

Sleep environment

Blinding shades, white noise machine, and proper room temperature — make sure you have those provided! Whether the baby is co-sleeping in your room or you are away at grandparent’s house, always keep right sleeping conditions in mind.

Wrapping

Some children sleep better when their movements are restricted; one of the methods is wrapping a baby. It is what it sounds — wrap your little one in a swaddle, like a burrito! The pressure will comfort your baby, strengthening the sleep.

You will find exact graphics instruction in my book.

Drowsy but awake

Baby sleep at 2 months should start on baby’s own. Not while rocking, not during the feeding. Try to put your kid in the crib drowsy but awake. If you succeed now — sleep training may not be even necessary!

It is also helpful to establish a bedtime routine. Repetitive scheme every evening will give your baby a sense of security at some point. Remember, baby sleep at 2 months is a halfway to sleep training at 4 months old. You can do it!

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Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us About Crying It Out
By: Waseem Ahmed
Tags: Baby Easy Sleep, Baby Sleep Training, Best Sleeping Tips, Baby Sleep

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Welcome to parenthood! For many of us, parenthood is like being air-dropped into a foreign land, where protohumans rule and communication is performed through cryptic screams and colorful fluids. And to top it off, in this new world, sleep is like gold: precious and rare. (Oh, so precious.)

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Throughout human history, children were typically raised in large, extended families filled with aunts, uncles, grannies, grandpas and siblings. Adding another baby to the mix didn't really make a big dent.

Nowadays, though, many moms and dads are going about it alone. As a result, taking care of a newborn can be relentless. There are too few arms for rocking, too few chests for sleeping and too few hours in the day to stream The Great British Bake Off. At some point, many parents need the baby to sleep — alone and quietly — for a few hours.

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And so, out of self-preservation, many of us turn to the common, albeit controversial, practice of sleep training, in hopes of coaxing the baby to sleep by herself. Some parents swear by it. They say it's the only way they and their babies got any sleep. Others parents say letting a baby cry is harmful.

What does the science say? Here we try to separate fiction from fact and offer a few reassuring tips for wary parents. Let's start with the basics.

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Baby Sleep Secrets
By: Md Shabbir
Tags: Baby Products, Baby Sleep Guide, Baby Care, Baby Products Online, Baby Sleep

Baby Sleep Secrets

Sleep time is very important to your baby’s health and well-being. In fact, good sleep habits start from birth. Children who do not get enough sleep may have trouble functioning during the day. At night, they may find it hard to settle.

Lack of sleep causes irritability, increased stress, forgetfulness, difficulties with learning and low motivation. Over time, it can contribute to anxiety and depression. sleep time guidelines depend on a baby's age. Every new born baby is different, so take time to figure out what works best for your new born baby.

Newborns do sleep much of the time. But their sleep is in very short segments. As a baby grows, the total amount of sleep slowly decreases. But the length of night time sleep increases.

Generally, newborns sleep about 8 to 9 hours in the daytime and about 8 hours at night. But they may not sleep more than 1 to 2 hours at a time. Most baby's don't start sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) without waking until they are about 3 months old, or until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds. About two-thirds of babies are able to sleep through the night on a regular basis by age 6 months.

Babies also have different sleep cycles than adults. Babies spend much less time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (which is dream time sleep). And the cycles are shorter. The following are the usual night time and daytime sleep needs for newborns through 2 years old

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Baby Sleep Secrets
By: My Digistore
Tags: Baby Sleep, Baby Sleep Training, Baby Sleeping, Baby Sleep Music, eBook

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