When Elaine is sleepy but fighting it with her eyes open in the rock n play, I stroke her nose from between her eyes, down the bridge to the tip of her nose. This forces her to close her eyes and she falls asleep. I do it at least once a day and it always works!
It doesn't work too well if she's screaming but if she's calm it works every time!
Post by motownthrowdown on Sept 9, 2015 9:25:05 GMT -5
In case you missed it: Bottoms up onesie: put the onesie on starting at the feet and pull up towards the head. It's easier than the normal way when baby is fighting you, plus it pulls up on the diaper, not down.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Sept 9, 2015 10:34:50 GMT -5
So, I'm new to the bottoms up onesie trick, but it also works in reverse. Baby has a blowout...pull the onesie down over the shoulders to take it off. (this is why the shoulders are split on onesies).
Don't know if this is full proof yet but I've done it a few times and it worked.
When Little A has hiccups, I take a slightly wet washcloth and wipe her face, neck, chin... Sometimes the cool washcloth startles her enough that the hiccups disappear. It's like the theory behind scaring the hiccups out of an adult..
Gripe water for hiccups. Works every time. You don't need a full dose, just a taste.
Post by heavenwhip on Sept 9, 2015 10:50:44 GMT -5
I do the bottoms up onsie trick with sleepers too. I do the snaps/zipper at the feet/legs up when I take them out of the dryer and then I'm not farting around trying to get them done up while the baby is squirming around.
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Post by bibliothecary on Sept 9, 2015 10:55:24 GMT -5
If you have trouble transferring a sleepy baby to the crib/bed and having them stay asleep, watch their eyes. When they stop moving underneath the lids, you can move then without fear of waking the sleeping beast.
Don't know if this is full proof yet but I've done it a few times and it worked.
When Little A has hiccups, I take a slightly wet washcloth and wipe her face, neck, chin... Sometimes the cool washcloth startles her enough that the hiccups disappear. It's like the theory behind scaring the hiccups out of an adult..
Post by girlonabike on Sept 9, 2015 13:04:52 GMT -5
When Liam has worked himself up into a state that he can't latch/calm down, I blow gently on his face. It distracts/surprises him enough that sometimes he forgets to keep being angry/frustrated.
In case you missed it: Bottoms up onesie: put the onesie on starting at the feet and pull up towards the head. It's easier than the normal way when baby is fighting you, plus it pulls up on the diaper, not down.
I tried this today and N's arms got stuck. Any tips to get the arms in easier?
Don't know if this is full proof yet but I've done it a few times and it worked.
When Little A has hiccups, I take a slightly wet washcloth and wipe her face, neck, chin... Sometimes the cool washcloth startles her enough that the hiccups disappear. It's like the theory behind scaring the hiccups out of an adult..
When Liam has worked himself up into a state that he can't latch/calm down, I blow gently on his face. It distracts/surprises him enough that sometimes he forgets to keep being angry/frustrated.
I've done that. Even if it doesn't stop the crying, it's still funny as hell.
In case you missed it: Bottoms up onesie: put the onesie on starting at the feet and pull up towards the head. It's easier than the normal way when baby is fighting you, plus it pulls up on the diaper, not down.
I tried this today and N's arms got stuck. Any tips to get the arms in easier?
Put your fingers down the sleeve and pull their hand out. Think like putting on nylons and scrunch up the fabric before you go in.
When Liam has worked himself up into a state that he can't latch/calm down, I blow gently on his face. It distracts/surprises him enough that sometimes he forgets to keep being angry/frustrated.
This also helps with getting them to swallow medicine. It startles them to where they usually will gasp and it keeps them from spitting out whatever medicine you've just dropped in their mouth.
Post by gingerygirl on Sept 10, 2015 10:53:17 GMT -5
My sister in law taught me this trick to give baby medicine: poke a hole in the end of a pacifier and then stick end of the dropper or syringe or whatever through the hole. It puts the medicine in the back of the throat and baby will automatically swallow.
Toddler tip... 3yo DS just informed me of the right way to drink a juice box. Lol. He popped the sides out and told me to "use the handles" so I don't squeeze it and spill. Daycare must use this trick haha.
Can't remember where I saw this, but it has been a life send for our DD ages 2-5. She just recently mastered the juice box without needing the tabs!
Toddler tip... 3yo DS just informed me of the right way to drink a juice box. Lol. He popped the sides out and told me to "use the handles" so I don't squeeze it and spill. Daycare must use this trick haha.
My sister in law taught me this trick to give baby medicine: poke a hole in the end of a pacifier and then stick end of the dropper or syringe or whatever through the hole. It puts the medicine in the back of the throat and baby will automatically swallow.
---- 39 years old, MH is 43 TTC since 2010; Dx Unexplained Infertility; possible male factor 6 IUIs, 1 IVF, 2 FETs, 1 mmc, 1 CP Started Adoption process Feb 2015, officially waiting July 2015
It is magic! My daughter falls asleep within minutes. And so does my dog.
This is a great find?! How are things going with your LO? Are y'all home yet or are you still finalizing things? I'm not sure how it works where you are.
It is magic! My daughter falls asleep within minutes. And so does my dog.
This is a great find?! How are things going with your LO? Are y'all home yet or are you still finalizing things? I'm not sure how it works where you are.
We brought R home on 8/26 and we're all doing great. I mean we're sleep deprived and overwhelmed but happy beyond belief! Birthparents signed over consent on 8/31 and the 30 day period where they can change their mind starts then. But we have every reason to believe this is happening and birthparents feel good about their decision.
I will still breathe a little easier on 10/1. In the meantime we'll continue snuggling, burping, feeding, changing and loving.
Thanks for asking! I'm lurking the MOTN thread every night. I will jump in at some point!
---- 39 years old, MH is 43 TTC since 2010; Dx Unexplained Infertility; possible male factor 6 IUIs, 1 IVF, 2 FETs, 1 mmc, 1 CP Started Adoption process Feb 2015, officially waiting July 2015
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