MSE Parents Club Part 12

Guinea_2

redmel1621 wrote: »

What age is LO, What time are you putting him down to bed, does he sleep the night through once he is asleep?

Personally this is what I would do....

I would skip the bath and read the story while feeding, you could probably halve the time spent just by doing that....It sounds to me like LO is overtired/overstimulated?

Maybe on the days you are going to bath aswell start a lot earlier, there is nothing wrong with having him bathed and in his PJ's for an hour or so before he even has his last feed....Gives him time to settle down again after the excitement of bathtime.

You could try weaning him off the rocking to sleep gradually, by say rocking him almost asleep then putting him down but not picking back up again just keep rocking him while he is lying in the cot...then keep on reducing the amount of time you are rocking him in your arms and increase the rocking in the cot part. Once he is well used to this maybe try putting him down with only rocking him in the cot...and reduce the time you do it gradually so eventually you will just be able to pop him down and walk away.

Sorry if none of that is of any use to you at all, I am good at waffling on when no-one is interested:o

Mel x

Thanks for all of this info! OH is 11 weeks old tomorrow and I have been doing the bedtime routine for weeks now. I hadn't thought of doing the story and feed at the same time, although I doubt I have enough hands for it all but will try. I have been putting him down anywhere from 6pm until 8pm and it generally takes up to two hours whatever time it is. At first I thought he was feeding all that time (when he had had his bath; etc!) and have now realised that he was feeding and then suckling for comfort. He is now fed and then winded and then I put him down. Tonight he screamed until I rocked him to just before he was asleep. I then put him down but with my face quite close to his and then left. Generally by 8pm he is asleep and will sleep to between 4 and 5am for a feed, although struggles to sleep very long after that.
Can I ask a stupid question again? How do you over stimulate a baby? I know that I am in his face quite a bit as I feel guilty when I leave him on his own. How long should they be left entertaining themselves for?
Sorry for asking dumb questions but I AM A NEUROTIC MOTHER!!:eek:

My_Fathers_Daughter

pinkpig08 wrote: »

It lookd like you all had a great time! Krystal - I love Caitlyns dress, where's it from?

Oh my lord - DO NOT get her started on the matching shoes :eek::eek: She was traumatised :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

angelfairy

pinkpig08 wrote: »

It lookd like you all had a great time! Krystal - I love Caitlyns dress, where's it from?

I really don't like keep hearing on the news about those 2 poor little children

i'm not the only one wondering about caitlyn's dress then

i've stopped watching the news .. too sad

searching_me

right im off to bed im bloody shattered night night had a great day xxxxxxx

redmel1621

Guinea wrote: »

Thanks for all of this info! OH is 11 weeks old tomorrow and I have been doing the bedtime routine for weeks now. I hadn't thought of doing the story and feed at the same time, although I doubt I have enough hands for it all but will try. I have been putting him down anywhere from 6pm until 8pm and it generally takes up to two hours whatever time it is. At first I thought he was feeding all that time (when he had had his bath; etc!) and have now realised that he was feeding and then suckling for comfort. He is now fed and then winded and then I put him down. Tonight he screamed until I rocked him to just before he was asleep. I then put him down but with my face quite close to his and then left. Generally by 8pm he is asleep and will sleep to between 4 and 5am for a feed, although struggles to sleep very long after that.
Can I ask a stupid question again? How do you over stimulate a baby? I know that I am in his face quite a bit as I feel guilty when I leave him on his own. How long should they be left entertaining themselves for?
Sorry for asking dumb questions but I AM A NEUROTIC MOTHER!!:eek:

Ah he is still quite young then, I know it can feel frusrating and restrictive, but I would definitely take it slowly...if he was 6-9mths and you were rocking him to sleep I might say to be a bit firmer with it.

Just being shown a lot or having a lot done within a relatively short period of time can be very stimulating for young babies, they need time to just look about:) Like I say I wouldn't bother bathing every night and how about just reading a story from memory while feeding, as opposed to using a book each night, just him hearing your voice would be plenty. If you do definitely want to use a book, to get him used to nooks and letting him look at the pics maybe just get his PJ's on and do a very short book then feed directly before bed. Or you could always use the books in the daytime:)

Maybe you could try a few days of varying bedtimes ranging from the earliest you normally put him down to a bit later than the latest time he would normally go down......if you make a note of which time/routine gets the best results and take it from there.

You sound like you are doing very well anyway and he is lucky to have such a lovely mummy

xx

pinkpig08

Guinea - I wouldn't be too worried about setting a routine yet, he's still tiny He actually does really well if he sleeps for 8 hours already! Keep giving him the mummy cuddles he loves - they're not babies for long It will help him feel reassured that you're there and will help him feel more confident when you finally do introduce a proper routine.

Krystaltips

pinkpig08 wrote: »

It lookd like you all had a great time! Krystal - I love Caitlyns dress, where's it from?

I really don't like keep hearing on the news about those 2 poor little children

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_221010204794_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtblue+zoo+dress~Kids

As Mfd says, there are matching shoes... Caitlyn would have been sporting them today... But the strange lady at the play place took them and put them in a pouch behind the counter...

What 2 children?

Mazcabs

Glamazon wrote: »

Maz - I BLAME YOU! for me spending money on baby clothes I DIDN'T NEED for Jack! I went to the 2 ASDA's here, the first had 3 bras, the second had a bout 30 but none in that size I'm afraid.
Got lots of bargainous clothes for J like T-shirts and outfits for £2 and £3! But I didn't really need them!

Thanks Glam for looking and sorry for making you spend loads of money

newmoneysaver wrote: »

Maz - thanksfor the nappy info. I looked in the local Asda and they didn't have the bra in your size

Thanks NMS for looking as well.... I fear this is a mission too far even for MSE ladies....

Just a reminder - Hope you all saw the link about Tesco offer on Pampers Babydry carry packs - B2G2F....Buy 2 get 2 free (20/5 - 26/5)

Sami_Bee

weezl74 wrote: »

calcium-wise hammy, the highest non-dairy source of calcium is instant oat cereal (supermarket own brand of ready brek).

It is also the absolutest cheapest way of getting calcium into anyone's diet other than a pill, drops or eggshells

any suggestions for someone who can't eat oats? would another fortified cereal be a good guess?

Boogellyboo - have you seen? http://www.gypsymama.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=javed&cat=10

SJ was wearing these http://www.marksandspencer.com/Limited-Collection-Peep-Platform-Shoes/dp/B0038FS0W4?ie=UTF8&qid=1274304531&categoryNodeID=42967030&ref=sr_1_40&page=4&node=210710031&sr=1-40&mnSBrand=core&_encoding=UTF8&rh=n%3A210710031 in red n cream, lush!!

My pics from today [LINK REMOVED] Was a lovely day! Krystal I liked your hair!

Sarah_Joanne

Ooh lovely photoson this page and last one, will check back for more in a minute. Just popping on quickly in between baking and decorating cucpakes for a tasting with a couple, putting A to bed then going out to deliver the cupcakes!

Had a lovely time at the meet today. Really nice to see lovely babies and mummies again and to meet some new people.


ooops, I wrote this about 4 hours ago and never sent it!

off to bed now, night all x