MSE Parents Club Part 16

delain

jennynoo wrote: »

There were a number of mums on here and one dad who had babies who would bang their head on the floor. If I remember correctly the verdict was that nothing could be done about it other than trying to shove a pillow under the LO's head (maybe putting gloves on in your case but not easy!). If you want I can go over to the facebook group and ask for advice.

My neighbours little boy did the head banging, but he did it in his sleep :eek: I think They padded the wall above his bed somehow and he then started getting out of bed and sitting on the floor where there was a non padded bit of wall.

He is now 17, absolutely fine and quite the little heartbreaker

jennynoo

CL wrote: »

Hi all, I've been lurking since bambino was born in November and know all the names from the pregnancy forum. Can I ask about starting spoon feeds? My LO is 16 weeks and was 11 days overdue. She is breastfed, but I have been giving her a few ounces of formula every evening because she would feed every 4 hrs during the day and in the evening would feed at 6, 8 & 10pm. At the 8pm feed I don't have much milk myself, so hence the formula. She sleeps from 10/11pm for 8-9 hours without a feed and I actually wake her to feed her as I am bursting with milk.

She has started to be very cranky during the day (for the last couple of days) and today fed every 2 hours. Do you think I should start to introduce a spoon feed? I have AK book, so know what to give her, but the 6 month advice is putting me off. Or do you think she could be teething? She is drooling a lot, but no flushed cheeks and is sleeping well.

Thanks for the advice.

Highlighting mine - sounds totally normal to me! and even if you think you don't have any milk you make it all the time so LO is getting some. They just like to tank up in the evening to get them through the night but it should start to ease off soon.

As others have said the crankiness could be anything. I didn't have a very hungry baby but I like the baby lead weaning guide for when to start feeding LO as it makes sense to me and worked for Erin. The guide is that if LO can sit unaided and pick up and put the food in their mouth then they are ok to try to eat it - the theory is that the ability to sit up and pick up food develops at the same time as the digestive system. It's also great because you just have to put the food in front of them then let them do the rest - they will gag up any food that isn't suitable or they are unable to eat. HTH

whispywillow

jennynoo wrote: »

There were a number of mums on here and one dad who had babies who would bang their head on the floor. If I remember correctly the verdict was that nothing could be done about it other than trying to shove a pillow under the LO's head (maybe putting gloves on in your case but not easy!). If you want I can go over to the facebook group and ask for advice.

Thats would be great! Is the group and open group??

pigpen

My sis used to bang her head on the concrete floor until she knocked herself out.. she is 29 and not too daft

DD1 would hold her breath until she passed out.. I ignored it.

2 of mine bit themselves.. DS3 did it a fair bit.. and DD4 did it very occasioanlly... it was pure frustration.. Don't make a fuss they soon stop.. he can't be biting it that hard if he's not drawing blood.. their fingers are quite porky still at 2 so are dented by teeth far more easily than adult fingers.. it is another phase and will pass in time. If he complains about the marks after he has bit himself just say 'well you did it, what a silly thing to do' then lose interest, walk away, offer a drink or whatever.. don't do the 'poor you' or he will do it all the more.. play it downso it isn't worth his bothering.

keelykat

jennynoo wrote: »

There were a number of mums on here and one dad who had babies who would bang their head on the floor. If I remember correctly the verdict was that nothing could be done about it other than trying to shove a pillow under the LO's head (maybe putting gloves on in your case but not easy!). If you want I can go over to the facebook group and ask for advice.

Hi- my little boy was one of those who banged his head.

It was fairly short lived, just a phase he seemed to go through. He would get frustrated and bang his head on the floor/wall/doors etc-have a little tantrum and then he'd be ok again.

It's rare he does it these days (he's 2 1/2 years now).

keely.

redmel1621

Helloooooooooooo

Just thought I would pop in to say hello:)

K was 2yrs old yesterday, can you believe it? T is coming up for 9 mths, she can be a right screamy grump sometimes, she is crawling and bunny hopping around the room and delights in trying to find the tiniest little bit on the carpet to pick and eat!! K still isn't talking, which is quite frustrating for both him and us...I know he will do it in his own time, but it does get tiresome and I know he CAN say words, he just can't be bothered the majority of the time.

The older two are doing well and J has started gymnastics, which he absolutely loves, he is also a pro on his bike now. L is a pro on his console and would love nothing more than to be allowed to sit on it from the minute he woke, until bedtime haha...suffice to say he isn't allowed!!

We had to get rid of our people carrier as it turned into a complete dud, and needed money after money spent on it, so sold it as spares or repair on eBay, got ourselves a little cheap run-around, obviously we can't all fit in it, but hey it'll do for now!

I hope everyone is well, and I will try and pop in a bit more often

Mel x

tiamai_d

whispywillow wrote: »

Thats would be great! Is the group and open group??

DS1 used to do it. I didn't really do anything to make it hurt less, figured if it hurt he would learn.

He did eventually stop when he did it outside one day. On concrete slabs and now a nice soft carpet. Next few times he did it he would slow his head at the last second so it was a just a tap on the floor. It didn't have the same drama and a big head bang so he just stopped doing it.

The main thing is that you completely ignore it. Do not try to distract him when he is already in that zone, its just attention. He won't hurt himself that bad, would you bite down on your hand hard enough to require medical attention? Neither will he. The pain will make him stop first. Wait till the tantrum has stopped then calmly tell him 'that was bad' and change the subject. He craves your attention, whether good or bad and by ignoring the tantrums he will have no reaosn to do them. Any attention is a reward.

But at times they just need to let it out, it's just part of growing up. I still like to throw a tantrum now and again :cool:

jillie1974

*sneaks in quietly*


hello
how is everyone
nice to see lots of new mummies and babies.

we are getting new words here all the time. must be averaging 2 words a day now. he is starting to repeat what you say so DH is learning to be careful about what he says. no sentences now but he has a a great understanding of what we are saying too.
todays word is 'bubbles' s we have been in the garden the past few days playing bubbles.

K is 18 months old today. dunno where the time has gone. its a joy at the moment being a mummy and daddy as everyday is something new. K insists on trying to put one f his shoes on himself, so nursery have added this for things to do with him. i think his key worker was quite surprised when i told her he was trying but he does like to try....he seems very independant.

Leopardlady

Hi all, good to see you Smartie

Can anyone tell me if they had dental problems after being pregnant? Two of my teeth have broken in the last week? My dentist is closed so can't sort out the second, but the first they don't want to deal with until the 1st April!! Quite scared of eating with teeth breaking while eating only soft food recently??? Any advice would be lovely, thanks.

William had his first trial with the child minder today, he seemed to love it! ate well and had a good nap I am a very proud mummy, chilled out little man at 4 months old

jennynoo

whispywillow wrote: »

Thats would be great! Is the group and open group??

I didn't have time to go over but looks like you got some good replies anyway.

Erin is just starting to experiment with wilfully being naughty, like pouring out her yoghurt yesterday and slapping her hand in it repeatedly with me going, 'stop it!!' and her just grinning back at me... luckily OH was off today so he cleaned it up