When do we start using sunscreen? I got him a little sun hat but it's too big still. Also what does your LO hang out it when you want to sit outside?! I feel like the car seat would be to hot.
Edit: words can be confusing.
6 months for sunscreen.
And pretty soon I think DD will be ready for the bumbo/ exersaucer until then I am not sure maybe a bouncer seat?
When do we start using sunscreen? I got him a little sun hat but it's too big still. Also what does your LO hang out it when you want to sit outside?! I feel like the car seat would be to hot.
badw0lf, Thanks for asking the sunscreen question. It didn't even cross my mind to ask. I just bought some from the store this morning (but haven't put any on LO yet).
Hi All not sure if this has been asked yet (it's a very silly FTM question so maybe not), but is it safe to leave baby sleeping with a dummy/pacifier? as in unmonitored and go to sleep yourself? Also how often do you sanitise the dummy? and do you really haver to boil them for 5 mins to sanitise? TYIA
Hi All not sure if this has been asked yet (it's a very silly FTM question so maybe not), but is it safe to leave baby sleeping with a dummy/pacifier? as in unmonitored and go to sleep yourself? Also how often do you sanitise the dummy? and do you really haver to boil them for 5 mins to sanitise? TYIA
I have no problem letting them sleep with a paci. I've heard that it's actually helpful to keep them from falling into too deep of a sleep. But I have nothing to back that up so take it how you want.
I don't think I have ever sanitized a paci. I'm just not that worried about it. It probably doesn't help though that the toddler takes hers out of her mouth and sticks it in the baby's mouth and vice versa.
Hi All not sure if this has been asked yet (it's a very silly FTM question so maybe not), but is it safe to leave baby sleeping with a dummy/pacifier? as in unmonitored and go to sleep yourself? Also how often do you sanitise the dummy? and do you really haver to boil them for 5 mins to sanitise? TYIA
I think sleeping with a paci is one of the SIDS reduction suggestions. Just make sure it's the appropriate size & don't tie it around baby's neck. DS mostly refuses a paci so I don't have first hand experience. I washed a few in hot soapy water when I first got them, but did not sterilize. I'd put them in the steam sterilizer with my bottle / pump parts if I wanted to sterilize.
Hi All not sure if this has been asked yet (it's a very silly FTM question so maybe not), but is it safe to leave baby sleeping with a dummy/pacifier? as in unmonitored and go to sleep yourself? Also how often do you sanitise the dummy? and do you really haver to boil them for 5 mins to sanitise? TYIA
FTM here too. I think it's okay to let them fall asleep with it, but don't stick it back in if they fall asleep and it falls out.
I second what lilyelayne said about the paci and SIDS reduction. That's what all the brochures we got about SIDS during pregnancy said.
About sanitising. Maybe once a week? Depending on how much it's used of course... I never boil the paci by itself but I stick it in if I'm boiling the pump parts. I don't think the full 5 min is necessary but when the water is boiling I may as well leave them in there.
My friends has some sort of plastic storage box thingy for pacis that you put a little water in and run it in the microwave to sanitise. I have never tried it myself but I guess it works for them...
Edited because typing with a baby in your arms is hard...
@alyllyra it was faster than boiling. I typically just wash with soap and water but it is helpful if you are looking to sanitize. If anything, it does make a great case for the diaper bag though!!
Am I the only one who looks blankly at the pedi when she is telling me my child's percentiles? I just say "Um so that's normal? All good!?"
Haha 50th percentile means the average that literally half the babies measured at that age are bigger and half are smaller. 90th percentile means 90% of babies are smaller etc. As long as they aren't falling off the charts or the weight is too high it's nbd typically.
My baby was 81st in length and 34th in weight so she is long and skinny. If that makes sense.
Am I the only one who looks blankly at the pedi when she is telling me my child's percentiles? I just say "Um so that's normal? All good!?"
The only time I paid attention to the percentiles was when DD was in the negative percentile. Other than that, I just look at it as an extra piece of information.
So my pedi okayed sunscreen at one month. I was shocked, thinking it was 6 months, but she was ok with it at 1. I'm wondering if it's because we're in the south? By the gulf? Or maybe the recs have changed?
I stick pacifiers in the steam bags when I sterilize pump parts and other stuff. I'm addicted to the steam bags, though.
Weird my pedi specifically brought it up and said you do know not until 6 months right? And he is really on top of the new recommendations.
Am I the only one who looks blankly at the pedi when she is telling me my child's percentiles? I just say "Um so that's normal? All good!?"
The only time I paid attention to the percentiles was when DD was in the negative percentile. Other than that, I just look at it as an extra piece of information.
I didn't get told percentiles, just that LO had leveled off but everything looked ok together. If his growth slows down too much then it's an issue. I will probably go look them up now.
Post by seamonster on Apr 15, 2015 12:21:07 GMT -5
I always see people with blankets over their babies in the stroller and I've started doing it with DS if the sun is out, but I hate doing it unless he's asleep so he can see me and we can interact. I feel bad putting a blanket between us when he's awake, even if I do talk to him. I don't know a better solution for when he's awake and I'm aware he still needs sun protection on an overcast day, but I leave off the blanket on those days.
seamonster, I use one of the light A&A blankets and drape it over. When she is awake, I fold one corner back so that she's still protected from the sun and can see me. I do let her get some sun exposure though. You could you some kind of clip to hold the blanket in a way that protects from the sun and lets you see her at the same time (clothes pin? Chip clip??)
When do we start using sunscreen? I got him a little sun hat but it's too big still. Also what does your LO hang out it when you want to sit outside?! I feel like the car seat would be to hot.
seamonster, I use one of the light A&A blankets and drape it over. When she is awake, I fold one corner back so that she's still protected from the sun and can see me. I do let her get some sun exposure though. You could you some kind of clip to hold the blanket in a way that protects from the sun and lets you see her at the same time (clothes pin? Chip clip??)
Yep for now that's what we do. It's also super helpful in the kitchen, when I need to eat or do dishes. Obviously we'll have to find a new solution when DD is rolling/moving more, but it's awesome for now.
Have you tried the Dr. Brown's pacifier? I would think he's swallowing a lot of air, but if he's not gassy and screaming maybe it's not bad? Although I wonder if it would have negative consequences when he's older and starts teething, with the weight of the bottle pressing on his teeth? Idk. Just thinking aloud.
How do I know if the formula I have DD on is working for her? How do you find the right formula? Do you just keep buying and changing it until you find what works best for LO?
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