FFFC - I still don't really have a clue how to dress a newborn. For the day, for the night. I'm so confused!
Light layers so that the baby is not too hot and not too cold. Don't worry you'll figure out the rest
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
I am not sitting down and purposefully doing my kick counts each day anymore. Peanut is such a squirmy wormy that I feel her regularly throughout the day (and night) so I don't see the need. If I have a concern, sure I'll sit down and take an official count, but doing it just so I can say I've done it? Don't have the time nor the patience anymore.
My doctor said I didn't need to do them because I can feel him move consistently throughout the day and to just keep an eye on if you don't feel them move.
Light layers so that the baby is not too hot and not too cold. Don't worry you'll figure out the rest
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
you can sooo do a onsie with nothing else on!! Expecially since its going to be hot soon.. you just need a light blanket over them.
What I have always been told is if you are comfortable add one more layer to the baby since their temperature is different then ours and they cant really regulate it yet.. You can always ask your pediatrician as well!
Light layers so that the baby is not too hot and not too cold. Don't worry you'll figure out the rest
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
Are you at home or going out?
At home, just a onesie is fine. Personally, I like a little more coverage for going out, which is why rompers are perfect. They're still one piece, are a little longer, and look more like an "outfit."
Light layers so that the baby is not too hot and not too cold. Don't worry you'll figure out the rest
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
When G was an infant (and actually really until he was closer to probably 6mo- a year), we had him in onsies all.the.time. He lived in them - it was just easier for diaper changes for me. If we took him out and about, then we would put normal clothes on him, but other than that it was always onsies!
As for exposed legs, you kind of just have to base it on the temperature. We keep our house cool in summer w/ ac, so for that reason, we always kept him in full body onsies. If we took him outside for whatever reason and it was warmer out, we'd do short sleeve onsies, and just leave the legs exposed so he wouldn't get overheated. There really isn't a right or wrong answer, you just have to use your judgment!
I am not sitting down and purposefully doing my kick counts each day anymore. Peanut is such a squirmy wormy that I feel her regularly throughout the day (and night) so I don't see the need. If I have a concern, sure I'll sit down and take an official count, but doing it just so I can say I've done it? Don't have the time nor the patience anymore.
Are we supposed to be doing regular kick counts? I never have... but am also in the same boat as you... baby is soooo crazy active that I've never even given it thought. There was one day where there was less activity and I started to get nervous, but I just paid closer attention and made sure they were at least happening somewhat, and since then it's been back to normal crazy bounciness in my belly...
islandgirl14, my OB has never mentioned doing kick counts. She only ever asks if I feel movement.
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
When G was an infant (and actually really until he was closer to probably 6mo- a year), we had him in onsies all.the.time. He lived in them - it was just easier for diaper changes for me. If we took him out and about, then we would put normal clothes on him, but other than that it was always onsies!
As for exposed legs, you kind of just have to base it on the temperature. We keep our house cool in summer w/ ac, so for that reason, we always kept him in full body onsies. If we took him outside for whatever reason and it was warmer out, we'd do short sleeve onsies, and just leave the legs exposed so he wouldn't get overheated. There really isn't a right or wrong answer, you just have to use your judgment!
Yep. DS lived in onsies too when he was a baby. Onsies are simple. THEY ARE YOUR FRIEND.
DD was a summer baby and we were told not to have the A/C cranked in the house. Just keep it comfortable (which for DH would have been very cool but baby and I trumped that). And we kept her in onsies on the really warm days. If we went out and about, I'd throw a light blanket on her and on cooler days, put her pj like outfits if we were at home and little pants outfits if we went out. At night, we out her in light cotton pjs and then swaddled with a light blanket. If she felt a little cool, we'd use a warmer swaddling blanket.
Light layers so that the baby is not too hot and not too cold. Don't worry you'll figure out the rest
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
So this is actually perfect for FFFC or whatever parent of the year award they hand out, but I went through old photos of LBB to see if I had one of him in a romper and turns out I didn't even use onesies so much at first. Just shirts. My kid was like Winnie the Pooh for the first couple months of his life.
Post by littlemissgrump on May 8, 2015 13:18:40 GMT -5
My FFFC or just FC is that I silently judge parents whose children run-a-muck and don't listen and generally don't act like mostly model citizens. And then the parents complain about how wild their children are and how everything is so chaotic. When the parents don't have any set rules or boundaries or don't follow through on their words.
I say this knowing full well that my child may come out and reject all of my cultivated parenting methods I've picked up from nannying for 13 years.
FFFC - I still don't really have a clue how to dress a newborn. For the day, for the night. I'm so confused!
rule of thumb the nurses told us was one more layer than you have on as an adult. And you'll def want as much skin covered as possible when you are out in the sun with baby bc sunblock isn't safe for use until baby is at least 6mo.
billyhorrible I am so sorry for your loss. I think you should go to the funeral- just try to relax and take it easy when your there. Thinking of you and your family.
My FFFC or just FC is that I silently judge parents whose children run-a-muck and don't listen and generally don't act like mostly model citizens. And then the parents complain about how wild their children are and how everything is so chaotic.
I say this knowing full well that my child may come out and reject all of my cultivated parenting methods I've picked up from nannying for 13 years.
I also judge if the parent isn't attempting to correct their wild kid's behavior. Sometimes kids just want to run-a-muck and not listen, lol. As long as the parent acknowledges the behavior and attempts to correct it I have nothing but sympathy for them
I totally forgot to add that part. ...when the parents don't have any set rules or boundaries or don't follow through on their words.
billyhorrible sorry again for your loss. I'm sure your aunt will be so relieved to have you there, just please drive safely!
@s.coffey1123 good luck! You will get things done, you seem like a very organized person. I know that would throw me for a loop, too, but you got this. Also FWIW my induction with DS1 was via foley bulb, got it at 4 p.m. and delivered at 7:30 the next morning. So not that long, really. Hope it will go well for you!
@imapenguin don't give in. I was (and apparently still am) bitter about my first Mother's Day being spent celebrating my MIL and my niece (it was niece's birthday so yes, she needed a lot of attention I was happy to give, but all I asked was a half hour to go get a free Mother's Day ice cream at the custard shop with my husband and son. Apparently that was too much to ask.) MIL didn't even get SIL or me a card and expected the day to be entirely about niece and herself. SIL and I got stuck making meals and cleaning up. Nope nope nope.
FFFC: I am totally violating the FFFC rules by only replying to others and not initiating a decent FFFC. And I don't care.
Haha +1. I am so bad at coming up with things for FFFC and for UO Thursdays. I do read them all, though.
billyhorrible, Sorry for your loss, please travel safely.
FFFC: I think my 2 year old is more difficult to deal with than the majority of other 2 year olds. Is that a confession? I don't know, but it's how I feel.
Post by mrskblack11 on May 8, 2015 13:38:44 GMT -5
FFFC: I don't answer phone calls if I do not recognize the phone number. Mostly because it is usually the wrong number and I am tired of explaining to old ladies that I am not in fact their doctors office.
I also don't answer the door even though I work from home. 9/10 it is a solicitor and I ain't got time to listen to your sales speech.
But, like, if they are in a onsie - I should probably put pants or shorts on him right? Or no? Do babies just chill in onsies all day long with legs exposed? And will people think it's weird if I have the baby in a footed onsies all day long?
So this is actually perfect for FFFC or whatever parent of the year award they hand out, but I went through old photos of LBB to see if I had one of him in a romper and turns out I didn't even use onesies so much at first. Just shirts. My kid was like Winnie the Pooh for the first couple months of his life.
If your DS pooped as much (frequency, quantity) as my DD did as a newborn, you would learn real fast that full bottom protection is your friend. DD's poop spillage would go outside of the diaper and onesie, so the pants were the extra layer from preventing the poop from going elsewhere. So that is why I would advocate pants ThePalindromicOne. My plan for this LO is onesies and pants all summer long, with the occasional romper for fun.
So this is actually perfect for FFFC or whatever parent of the year award they hand out, but I went through old photos of LBB to see if I had one of him in a romper and turns out I didn't even use onesies so much at first. Just shirts. My kid was like Winnie the Pooh for the first couple months of his life.
If your DS pooped as much (frequency, quantity) as my DD did as a newborn, you would learn real fast that full bottom protection is your friend. DD's poop spillage would go outside of the diaper and onesie, so the pants were the extra layer from preventing the poop from going elsewhere. So that is why I would advocate pants ThePalindromicOne. My plan for this LO is onesies and pants all summer long, with the occasional romper for fun.
I have a super creepy stalker confession - I googled image searched countrymama05's bare belly pic and it came back as being from 2010. So, definitely a troll for those who need confirmation. Not that her UO comments weren't proof enough.
I could have swore I saw her say something about being a STM in one post then a FTM in another, then I couldn't find it afterwards. Glad to see our suspicions of troll activity were correct!
I have a super creepy stalker confession - I googled image searched countrymama05's bare belly pic and it came back as being from 2010. So, definitely a troll for those who need confirmation. Not that her UO comments weren't proof enough.
@littlechivette I hope everything goes well and you guys can get all you feel you need to do done before LO arrives!! I was induced with my daughter and it was soooo fast. Like three hours after they started the pitocin. The dr said it was probably because I had been having BH for awhile beforehand so my body was ready. T&Ps will be heading your way!!
billyhorrible I am so sorry to hear about your loss and agree that you are doing the right thing in being there for your family! T&Ps for you and your family and a safe journey there and back!!
I have a super creepy stalker confession - I googled image searched countrymama05's bare belly pic and it came back as being from 2010. So, definitely a troll for those who need confirmation. Not that her UO comments weren't proof enough.
That's impressive! Nicely done. How do you even do such a thing though?
I have a super creepy stalker confession - I googled image searched countrymama05's bare belly pic and it came back as being from 2010. So, definitely a troll for those who need confirmation. Not that her UO comments weren't proof enough.
How do you google image search a bump picture? How do you even have this kind of time? I'm not a troll. But you seem to have a lot of time on your hands.
I have a super creepy stalker confession - I googled image searched countrymama05's bare belly pic and it came back as being from 2010. So, definitely a troll for those who need confirmation. Not that her UO comments weren't proof enough.
How do you google image search a bump picture? How do you even have this kind of time? I'm not a troll. But you seem to have a lot of time on your hands.
It's easy to Google a pic, I have plenty of time on my hands as it literally takes 5 seconds, & I don't believe you're not a troll. @jemomma am I right?
Post by countrymama05 on May 8, 2015 15:16:33 GMT -5
If I were going to troll a board, I don't think I would have chosen June. From what I can tell from lurking & reading posts since I've joined, it's pretty boring around here.
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