I am currently working with a 2nd baby, but the mother has never been shown how to bath without aids, wind effectively and other basic day to day elementary tasks.
Why??
What kind of people are working as maternity nurses that have no wish to share their knowledge.
This leaves me to ask, "Do they know it themselves?". "What training have they had?"
Maybe they don't have that knowledge, which then makes me ask "Why are they doing that job?" and "What kind of training leaves them without the basics?"
I firmly believe that there are some people who work with babies just for the money and actually do not care that much about it, as they know it is a short term booking.
This is absolutely and totally wrong.
Unless you can feel love and empathy towards a baby, you should not work with them. They are little people, with their own characters and personalities. They are a joy and deserve the best that they can get.
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Showing posts with label Knowledge. Show all posts
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Saturday, 30 June 2012
USELESS SAINSBURY'S MANAGERS NEED TO BE SACKED
After booking a £400 order from Sainsbury's online, they called half an hour before delivery to say that baby milk and nappies etc would not be included.
When you cannot go out with 4 little people (let alone carry the goods home), online is a wonderful resource. However, there is no point when they do not supply the most important items.
Needless to say, the order was cancelled and she went elsewhere, but found the time in her busy schedule to write to the Manager, who (as to date) has not even had the decency to respond.
Needless to say, Sainsbury's has lost a valuable customer.
Shame they are so arrogant as not to need her custom and neglected those children.
When you cannot go out with 4 little people (let alone carry the goods home), online is a wonderful resource. However, there is no point when they do not supply the most important items.
Needless to say, the order was cancelled and she went elsewhere, but found the time in her busy schedule to write to the Manager, who (as to date) has not even had the decency to respond.
Needless to say, Sainsbury's has lost a valuable customer.
Shame they are so arrogant as not to need her custom and neglected those children.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
THE MOST TALENTED MUM I EVER MET
A more talented mum I have never met.
The way she has got these 3 babies and her toddler to be such smiling, contented little people, is a wonder.
It might be worth noting that, every time she looks, speaks or communicates with them at all, she always has a smile and has nice words for them; yet at the same time is firm within her boundaries. She has no time for nonsense and they don't crave it: after all, they have themselves to occupy each other!
Now, whether this is because she has not had the time to over-indulge and worry about the trivial things, I'm not sure.
Maybe, if we all were too busy to worry about what the baby was thinking and just got on with what the baby needed, then maybe there would be less spoilt and more contented little people out there.
It might be worth noting that, every time she looks, speaks or communicates with them at all, she always has a smile and has nice words for them; yet at the same time is firm within her boundaries. She has no time for nonsense and they don't crave it: after all, they have themselves to occupy each other!
Now, whether this is because she has not had the time to over-indulge and worry about the trivial things, I'm not sure.
Maybe, if we all were too busy to worry about what the baby was thinking and just got on with what the baby needed, then maybe there would be less spoilt and more contented little people out there.
I was once told that, "All you can do for a baby is to love it, feed it, clothe and protect it". Maybe there's some truth in that!
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
MANAGING MULTIPLES FEEDING
When feeding multiple babies (which probably have many and various medications), it is not easy to remember who has had how much and at what times etc.
Therefore, a very helpful tool is a large white board.
There are various ways to work this and you may find the way you'd like, but this is how I did it with the triplets parents. (pictured here) :-
Mark out the lines in permanent pen; giving names across the top and 24 hours down the left hand side.
Leaving a space on the right for extra information and summations.
In the appropriate hour box, fill in:-
It is so easy to forget things when there is so much to do and deliver.
This also means that helpers can see without having to bother you!
The summation for the day goes on the right hand side, together with additional information about baths, inoculations, concerns and weight (if you ever have the time to do that).
Without the triplets having a white board, life would have been almost impossible!
The picture is when they are 6 months and are down to approx 4 hourly feeds and sleeping most of the night.
Therefore, a very helpful tool is a large white board.
There are various ways to work this and you may find the way you'd like, but this is how I did it with the triplets parents. (pictured here) :-
Mark out the lines in permanent pen; giving names across the top and 24 hours down the left hand side.
Leaving a space on the right for extra information and summations.
In the appropriate hour box, fill in:-
- Feed start time minute
- How much was taken
- What medications and amount
- Wet or dirty nappy
It is so easy to forget things when there is so much to do and deliver.
This also means that helpers can see without having to bother you!
The summation for the day goes on the right hand side, together with additional information about baths, inoculations, concerns and weight (if you ever have the time to do that).
Without the triplets having a white board, life would have been almost impossible!
Saturday, 31 March 2012
BABY WALKERS _ NOT GOOD!
I gather that "baby walkers" are not good and actually impede the walking development.
Canada actually bans them!
I knew from a chiropractor, that holding a child's hand and making him walk is bad for them, as it forces the legs which may not be ready to take their weight.
The "walker" makes the muscles lazy and British children are apparently the slowest to start waking well because of it.
This is what I have heard for a professional and makes sense to me; however I have not searched for the evidence
Canada actually bans them!
I knew from a chiropractor, that holding a child's hand and making him walk is bad for them, as it forces the legs which may not be ready to take their weight.
The "walker" makes the muscles lazy and British children are apparently the slowest to start waking well because of it.
This is what I have heard for a professional and makes sense to me; however I have not searched for the evidence
Friday, 23 March 2012
TRIPLETS, PLUS 8 MONTH OLD SISTER
4 babies to be looked after and no physical help from any government departments. Not a good situation, but proof that exceptional parenting skills do exist!
So long since I last wrote, because the Triplets were born at 24 weeks gestation on 19th August 2011 and their elder sister was only 8 months old at the time.
They stayed 4 months in hospital, first Queen Charlottes, then at the Whittington where their elder sister was born. What a great Neonatal and Special Care Unit they have there.
They were all home for Christmas and then the work truly began!
The differing amounts of medication with each feed was daunting; but their parents just got on with the job and with the help of a large white board to record and monitor everything, they have achieved an amazing result, proving that organisation is the key.
These 4 little people are the happiest, accommodating little souls who smile and laugh constantly. Their mum says they bring her pleasure all day, even though I can see it is relentless task.
Both parents have had to get on with it and have done the most amazing and remarkable job, with no help available from the state. Mum doing most of it during the weekday when Dad is at work and both mucking in the evening and weekends.
A wonderful story and an inspiration to all, with details to follow.
So long since I last wrote, because the Triplets were born at 24 weeks gestation on 19th August 2011 and their elder sister was only 8 months old at the time.
They stayed 4 months in hospital, first Queen Charlottes, then at the Whittington where their elder sister was born. What a great Neonatal and Special Care Unit they have there.
They were all home for Christmas and then the work truly began!
The differing amounts of medication with each feed was daunting; but their parents just got on with the job and with the help of a large white board to record and monitor everything, they have achieved an amazing result, proving that organisation is the key.
These 4 little people are the happiest, accommodating little souls who smile and laugh constantly. Their mum says they bring her pleasure all day, even though I can see it is relentless task.
Both parents have had to get on with it and have done the most amazing and remarkable job, with no help available from the state. Mum doing most of it during the weekday when Dad is at work and both mucking in the evening and weekends.
A wonderful story and an inspiration to all, with details to follow.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY, ONLY YOUR WAY
Please remember that there is no RIGHT way to look after you baby, only the way that suits you and your baby best.
Of course, there are wrong ways; but by the right way I mean, what works for you both.
Take all the books and videos on how to look after your baby and they will all contradict themselves.
Just try all ways possible and do what suits you and your baby.
But remember, what suits one day, may differ the next.
Of course, there are wrong ways; but by the right way I mean, what works for you both.
Take all the books and videos on how to look after your baby and they will all contradict themselves.
Just try all ways possible and do what suits you and your baby.
But remember, what suits one day, may differ the next.
PREMATURE BABY and HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM
As well as working with both new and former families, my own has continued to grow.
After a night mare pregnancy constantly feeling and being sick from week three, then needing regular IV fluid drips because of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, one of my daughters went through a 5 day labour, which was 7 weeks early and produced a lovely little girl.
She was delivered by c-section and had to be pushed back up the birth canal to get her out, as her nose and eyes were poking out, having a good look around and she was thrashing from side to side. Nosey little thing! All ended up well though.
Her poor little face was bruised all down the left hand side and she was in Intensive care for a week or two.
Then Special care till she was allowed home.
Horrid for both mum and dad, not to have their baby with them; but mum was so stoic with dad's support.
Now she is 4 months old and a smiling, bright little button.
After a night mare pregnancy constantly feeling and being sick from week three, then needing regular IV fluid drips because of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, one of my daughters went through a 5 day labour, which was 7 weeks early and produced a lovely little girl.
She was delivered by c-section and had to be pushed back up the birth canal to get her out, as her nose and eyes were poking out, having a good look around and she was thrashing from side to side. Nosey little thing! All ended up well though.
Her poor little face was bruised all down the left hand side and she was in Intensive care for a week or two.
Then Special care till she was allowed home.
Horrid for both mum and dad, not to have their baby with them; but mum was so stoic with dad's support.
Now she is 4 months old and a smiling, bright little button.
Sunday, 10 October 2010
BACK AGAIN!
I have not been writing here for some months now due to being busy and without a Blackberry or iPod.
But there is lots to say about the various babies I have been working with and will get around to giving some new information in the next few days.
I will be talking about craniosacral therapy for babies and how it really can help, if done by the right therapist.
But there is lots to say about the various babies I have been working with and will get around to giving some new information in the next few days.
I will be talking about craniosacral therapy for babies and how it really can help, if done by the right therapist.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
SIGNS OF PAIN
Almost three weeks have past since the cleft operation and he is doing so well.
His smile is like a bright sunbeam.... broad again, rather than being pursed from the stitches and such a happy little bunny.
He's off most medications now, but you can still see the dissolvable stitches in his mouth.
He's feeding and sleeping more; in fact last night he did a seven and a half hour stint between his feeds!
He was unsettled in the early morning today and has been of late, so I think he may still have some pain in the early hours of day.
He cries and waves his little arms and legs about wildly; rather than those rhythmic colicy jerks. He only does tiny burps nowdays and doesn't seem to need much winding at all. Everything else seems fine, so the only thing I can think of is pain.
Another thing he does to make me think it is pain; is when I cradle him to try to help him to sleep (which he clearly shows he wants to do and something I don't do with a baby unless unwell), he buries his head under my arm and against my body with his cheek pushing against me.
As he has no control over his arm movements yet, I think this is like an older person holding an area that they have hurt.
e.g. When we hurt ourselves, we rub the area and this in turn sends a signal to the brain to concentrate on healing that spot and maybe increase the blood supply if necessary.
I have suggested some Calpol at this feed time, so he can sleep easier afterwards, although I did not give it last night, as I would always seek the parents approval before applying any medication not in the routine.
All in all, he looks wonderful and has a delightful little spirit and is as loved as any baby could be.
His smile is like a bright sunbeam.... broad again, rather than being pursed from the stitches and such a happy little bunny.
He's off most medications now, but you can still see the dissolvable stitches in his mouth.
He's feeding and sleeping more; in fact last night he did a seven and a half hour stint between his feeds!
He was unsettled in the early morning today and has been of late, so I think he may still have some pain in the early hours of day.
He cries and waves his little arms and legs about wildly; rather than those rhythmic colicy jerks. He only does tiny burps nowdays and doesn't seem to need much winding at all. Everything else seems fine, so the only thing I can think of is pain.
Another thing he does to make me think it is pain; is when I cradle him to try to help him to sleep (which he clearly shows he wants to do and something I don't do with a baby unless unwell), he buries his head under my arm and against my body with his cheek pushing against me.
As he has no control over his arm movements yet, I think this is like an older person holding an area that they have hurt.
e.g. When we hurt ourselves, we rub the area and this in turn sends a signal to the brain to concentrate on healing that spot and maybe increase the blood supply if necessary.
I have suggested some Calpol at this feed time, so he can sleep easier afterwards, although I did not give it last night, as I would always seek the parents approval before applying any medication not in the routine.
All in all, he looks wonderful and has a delightful little spirit and is as loved as any baby could be.
Friday, 28 May 2010
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Thursday, 27 May 2010
FLAT HEADS, TREATMENT and PILLOWS
During the birth procedure (whether naturally or by C-section), often babies have neck problems which are not always evident.
Mostly, they show up with digestive problems, as the Atlas bone (which can affect the flight and fright and digestive system) may have been moved out of position as they cork screw out, sometimes causing colic.
Baby may also have a propensity to turn the head in one direction when lying down, which may cause that side of the head to become flattened. Or if they lay flat on their back, they may get a flat-spot at the back of the head.
I have had babies with hardly any neck at all showing and in extreme cases, they may show signs of pain when moving the arms or shoulders and sometimes get sores in the folds of skin in the neck.
When I think there may be a problem, I suggest to mum that they might like to visit a baby cranial Osteopath or Chiropractor; but please note that they must be trained in this area.
To be safe, I recommend they go to an excellent centre: the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Bloomsbury, London.
This is a Charitable organisation run by the Foundation for Osteopathy and you are asked for a donation for the visit, which a present is approx £30 and well worth the money.
The Centre has highly train professions and also Osteopaths who are learning cranial work, so you see more than one person.
The excellent treatment looks as though they are doing nothing and it is gentle and does not pain the baby at all.
Even if you think there are no problems, it is always nice to have your baby checked out by someone who is looking for things that the normal midwife or doctor do not seem to notice.
Since the "Back to Sleep" campaign (which makes us sleep babies on their backs), there has been an increase of flattened heads and at the Centre they recommend the Lilla Kuddis pillow to prevent Flat Head Syndrome.
Babies heads do not harden until 12-18 months.
Normally I would never recommend a pillow for any babies; but this is safe and baby lies with both his head and shoulders on it.
The pillow has been developed in Sweden by Midwives and Physiotherapists and had has good results.
The only thing I am not happy with, is that the filling is not made of natural fibre (which in my opinion may make the baby sweat), although the cover is 100% cotton.
Mostly, they show up with digestive problems, as the Atlas bone (which can affect the flight and fright and digestive system) may have been moved out of position as they cork screw out, sometimes causing colic.
Baby may also have a propensity to turn the head in one direction when lying down, which may cause that side of the head to become flattened. Or if they lay flat on their back, they may get a flat-spot at the back of the head.
I have had babies with hardly any neck at all showing and in extreme cases, they may show signs of pain when moving the arms or shoulders and sometimes get sores in the folds of skin in the neck.
When I think there may be a problem, I suggest to mum that they might like to visit a baby cranial Osteopath or Chiropractor; but please note that they must be trained in this area.
To be safe, I recommend they go to an excellent centre: the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Bloomsbury, London.
This is a Charitable organisation run by the Foundation for Osteopathy and you are asked for a donation for the visit, which a present is approx £30 and well worth the money.
The Centre has highly train professions and also Osteopaths who are learning cranial work, so you see more than one person.
The excellent treatment looks as though they are doing nothing and it is gentle and does not pain the baby at all.
Even if you think there are no problems, it is always nice to have your baby checked out by someone who is looking for things that the normal midwife or doctor do not seem to notice.
Since the "Back to Sleep" campaign (which makes us sleep babies on their backs), there has been an increase of flattened heads and at the Centre they recommend the Lilla Kuddis pillow to prevent Flat Head Syndrome.
Babies heads do not harden until 12-18 months.
Normally I would never recommend a pillow for any babies; but this is safe and baby lies with both his head and shoulders on it.
The pillow has been developed in Sweden by Midwives and Physiotherapists and had has good results.
The only thing I am not happy with, is that the filling is not made of natural fibre (which in my opinion may make the baby sweat), although the cover is 100% cotton.
FEEDING WELL & GAINING WEIGHT
Things change so quickly with these little people.
Last night "my little boy" drank almost double what he's been drinking since his operation; taking nearly 7oz or 200mls. Then went straight back to sleep for nearly 5 hours.
The next feed he seemed uncomfortable again, so I gave him 2½ mls of paracetamol, which settled him. It seems to work within 15 minutes.
He scar has healed beautifully, but you can still see the dissolvable ones inside his mouth.
His recovery his astounded me, but his cells are regenerating so fast at 3 months, I suppose it's not so surprising.
He went back to his Paediatrician today and has gained weight again (past his preoperative weight) showing he is definitely on the mend, bless him!
Last night "my little boy" drank almost double what he's been drinking since his operation; taking nearly 7oz or 200mls. Then went straight back to sleep for nearly 5 hours.
The next feed he seemed uncomfortable again, so I gave him 2½ mls of paracetamol, which settled him. It seems to work within 15 minutes.
He scar has healed beautifully, but you can still see the dissolvable ones inside his mouth.
His recovery his astounded me, but his cells are regenerating so fast at 3 months, I suppose it's not so surprising.
He went back to his Paediatrician today and has gained weight again (past his preoperative weight) showing he is definitely on the mend, bless him!
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
PAIN ONGOING
The hospital thought that "my baby" would only need pain killers for one week.
Mum has seen an European website for Cleft babies in which some parents write about their baby crying for 3 weeks or more.
The last 48 hours (over the post operative week), he has shown signs of being in pain and quite unsettled, crying and waving his arms about in distress.
Although he is feeding more, my view is that he is in distress and needs help through the pain.
After all, he has a huge amount of work done to his hard palate, let alone his lip.
Last week I had excruciating tooth ache and root canal work and still have a residue of pain; so it is not surprising that my poor little boy must be feeling it so much worse. He really is a Brave Little Soldier and loved so much.
So, he is back on Ibuprofen at 8 hour intervals (3x per day) and Paracetamol at 6 hour intervals (4x per day).
Now, if you Google Phenergan (which I used to give to my children when necessary) you get loads of advice now as why not to use it. But as it was provided specifically for the baby by Great Ormond Street Hospital, I feel no reason why he should not have it.
However never use Phenergan without it being prescribed, as it has had some adverse reactions.
Lets hope that being back on pain killers helps his discomfort. I see no reason why he should suffer, and that isn't in silence!
Mum has seen an European website for Cleft babies in which some parents write about their baby crying for 3 weeks or more.
The last 48 hours (over the post operative week), he has shown signs of being in pain and quite unsettled, crying and waving his arms about in distress.
Although he is feeding more, my view is that he is in distress and needs help through the pain.
After all, he has a huge amount of work done to his hard palate, let alone his lip.
Last week I had excruciating tooth ache and root canal work and still have a residue of pain; so it is not surprising that my poor little boy must be feeling it so much worse. He really is a Brave Little Soldier and loved so much.
So, he is back on Ibuprofen at 8 hour intervals (3x per day) and Paracetamol at 6 hour intervals (4x per day).
Now, if you Google Phenergan (which I used to give to my children when necessary) you get loads of advice now as why not to use it. But as it was provided specifically for the baby by Great Ormond Street Hospital, I feel no reason why he should not have it.
However never use Phenergan without it being prescribed, as it has had some adverse reactions.
Lets hope that being back on pain killers helps his discomfort. I see no reason why he should suffer, and that isn't in silence!
Saturday, 22 May 2010
CLEFT HARD PALATE & LIP POST OPERATION
A week on from his cleft operation and I now understand that the doctors not only fixed his lip, but also his hard palate and implanted a bone piece to use as a fixation point for later on.
Given that so much was done, my admiration for this 3 month old little boy just grows daily.
He has healed so fast and given the amount of work done and the pain he went through, he is as bubbly as usual. His mum is also doing a wonderful job looking after him.
So anyone with a baby with a cleft palate take heart, as these things are fixable and in the right hands your baby will thrive.
I also understand that "my baby" had a severe cleft and the parents were only informed by the doctor after his surgery, as the doctor did not want to alarm them as to the task ahead of him.
But all is going well and he looks wonderful and is feeding normally again. He has dropped a pain killer and is only on antibiotics and paracetamol now.
What a little star!
Given that so much was done, my admiration for this 3 month old little boy just grows daily.
He has healed so fast and given the amount of work done and the pain he went through, he is as bubbly as usual. His mum is also doing a wonderful job looking after him.
So anyone with a baby with a cleft palate take heart, as these things are fixable and in the right hands your baby will thrive.
I also understand that "my baby" had a severe cleft and the parents were only informed by the doctor after his surgery, as the doctor did not want to alarm them as to the task ahead of him.
But all is going well and he looks wonderful and is feeding normally again. He has dropped a pain killer and is only on antibiotics and paracetamol now.
What a little star!
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
POST HAIR LIP OPERATION
Oh my little boy looks wonderful. And when I say "my little boy" of course I mean my clients little boy, but I love my charges no less than any baby I have looked after.
The doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital have done a fantastic job on his lip, he looks so good and it is healing very well.
Of course, he is on antibiotics and pain killers still, but it won't be long till he won't need them.
Tomorrow (5 days after his operation) he goes back to have his minute and almost unnoticeable stitches out.
I thought he would find it hard to smile; but no, he gave me the sweetest little grins as usual, bless him.
I can't say what admiration I have for the surgeons who do this micro surgery and bring together everything to look so normal.
Last night I gave him his bottles, although understandably his appetite is down, but he seemed to have no trouble taking what he wanted.
In a short time he will be taking his usual amount of milk again and gaining good weight.
Before his operation, he was 'nil by mouth', which I think must have been the hardest part for his parents. Anyone who has looked after a baby knows that when they are hungry, they want to be fed .. and NOW!
So back again tonight to see my dear little chap, who has been so brave. It has all been worth it, I'm so proud of him.
The doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital have done a fantastic job on his lip, he looks so good and it is healing very well.
Of course, he is on antibiotics and pain killers still, but it won't be long till he won't need them.
Tomorrow (5 days after his operation) he goes back to have his minute and almost unnoticeable stitches out.
I thought he would find it hard to smile; but no, he gave me the sweetest little grins as usual, bless him.
I can't say what admiration I have for the surgeons who do this micro surgery and bring together everything to look so normal.
Last night I gave him his bottles, although understandably his appetite is down, but he seemed to have no trouble taking what he wanted.
In a short time he will be taking his usual amount of milk again and gaining good weight.
Before his operation, he was 'nil by mouth', which I think must have been the hardest part for his parents. Anyone who has looked after a baby knows that when they are hungry, they want to be fed .. and NOW!
So back again tonight to see my dear little chap, who has been so brave. It has all been worth it, I'm so proud of him.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
CLEFT PALATE
I have been looking after a baby with a cleft palate and hair lip for the last 3 months and he had his 1st operation (on his lip) last Saturday and I go back to look after him again tonight.
Baby's mum has said she would like me to include information in this Blog, without giving away confidentiality's of course.
Hopefully, this might give support to parents who have a cleft baby too.
The first thing to say is, it needn't be that hard. Yes it is a shock and as a parent, you will wonder why this has happened to your baby. But truth is, they are not really sure; but there will be teams of people to get you through and a genealogist who will look into the 'why' for you.
I never saw my little boy as any different than any other baby I have looked after, apart from the fact that I needed to use a special bottle which I squeezed as he drank.
He would intake more air than usual (as he couldn't make a vacuum in his mouth as he drank), so he needed to be well burped several times during a feed; but then, as I always wind well anyway, so there was really no difference apart from squeezing the bottle.
I can't wait to see him again this evening, he is a joyous little chap with a huge smile (although that might be a little hard at the moment) and a pleasure to look after.
More about this when I have seen him tonight and the aftercare involved.
Baby's mum has said she would like me to include information in this Blog, without giving away confidentiality's of course.
Hopefully, this might give support to parents who have a cleft baby too.
The first thing to say is, it needn't be that hard. Yes it is a shock and as a parent, you will wonder why this has happened to your baby. But truth is, they are not really sure; but there will be teams of people to get you through and a genealogist who will look into the 'why' for you.
I never saw my little boy as any different than any other baby I have looked after, apart from the fact that I needed to use a special bottle which I squeezed as he drank.
He would intake more air than usual (as he couldn't make a vacuum in his mouth as he drank), so he needed to be well burped several times during a feed; but then, as I always wind well anyway, so there was really no difference apart from squeezing the bottle.
I can't wait to see him again this evening, he is a joyous little chap with a huge smile (although that might be a little hard at the moment) and a pleasure to look after.
More about this when I have seen him tonight and the aftercare involved.
Friday, 23 April 2010
PROLONGED CRYING IS BAD
Letting your baby crying himself to sleep is cruel, in my opinion.
I've already stated that I like the gentle approach; listening to what your baby's cries are saying.
Sure they are quick to learn that they will get picked up if they cry. Who doesn't want a cuddle?
So my method of anticipating baby's needs BEFORE they get going with the complaining, is always the best .. and they don't learn that crying means that they will get picked up.
I have to say; if ever I have had a baby who cries a lot, then they are trying to communicate something to me.
LISTEN to them, try to understand what they are telling you. It's the only way they can talk to you.
The evidence is, that prolonged crying will damage your baby.
I've already stated that I like the gentle approach; listening to what your baby's cries are saying.
Sure they are quick to learn that they will get picked up if they cry. Who doesn't want a cuddle?
So my method of anticipating baby's needs BEFORE they get going with the complaining, is always the best .. and they don't learn that crying means that they will get picked up.
I have to say; if ever I have had a baby who cries a lot, then they are trying to communicate something to me.
LISTEN to them, try to understand what they are telling you. It's the only way they can talk to you.
The evidence is, that prolonged crying will damage your baby.
Monday, 19 April 2010
FREE ADVICE FOR NEW MUMS
The State is failing 1st time mums by not giving them adequate support when leaving hospital; so I feel that giving my free advice is more than welcome.
Of course, if someone does not see the help they need on my Blog, then I am more than willing to give them private advice by email.
That is my mission.
How can it be right that only people who can afford to pay for people (such as myself) to go and help them?
Of course, if someone does not see the help they need on my Blog, then I am more than willing to give them private advice by email.
That is my mission.
How can it be right that only people who can afford to pay for people (such as myself) to go and help them?
Monday, 5 April 2010
PATIENCE WHEN WINDING
More winding time and patience is needed.
Often when my tried and tested methods just don't seem to do the trick, maybe methods aren't needed.
I find that with some babies (and all are different), all they need is to SIT STILL.
So, after each break in the feeding, let baby sit there, slowly letting the milk settle and after a few minutes, slowly sit him up a little straighter.
Then, with one hand in front of the stomach and chest and the other behind (as if book ends), hold him in that position for a few minutes more and see if wind comes up.
If not, put him in the classic over the shoulder position and if still nothing, change sides and place over other shoulder.
You'd be surprised how gravity does it's job!
Often when my tried and tested methods just don't seem to do the trick, maybe methods aren't needed.
I find that with some babies (and all are different), all they need is to SIT STILL.
So, after each break in the feeding, let baby sit there, slowly letting the milk settle and after a few minutes, slowly sit him up a little straighter.
Then, with one hand in front of the stomach and chest and the other behind (as if book ends), hold him in that position for a few minutes more and see if wind comes up.
If not, put him in the classic over the shoulder position and if still nothing, change sides and place over other shoulder.
You'd be surprised how gravity does it's job!
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