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
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Friday, 30 March 2012
TRIPLETS PASS 6 MONTHS MILESTONES
The triplets went for their 6 months check up.
After having to wait for the third bus (no room for their chariot on first two!), they were there for hours.
As expected, they all passed the 4 month milestones and the youngest even passed some of the 6 months checks. Although they are 6 months old, as they were born at 24 weeks they have a degree of development catch-up to do.
They are all doing fantastically well and I have to say, I have never met such smiling happy babies and that goes for the elder sister too.
Their parents are an inspiration.
After having to wait for the third bus (no room for their chariot on first two!), they were there for hours.
As expected, they all passed the 4 month milestones and the youngest even passed some of the 6 months checks. Although they are 6 months old, as they were born at 24 weeks they have a degree of development catch-up to do.
They are all doing fantastically well and I have to say, I have never met such smiling happy babies and that goes for the elder sister too.
Their parents are an inspiration.
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.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
TRIPLETS NATURALLY
I am now helping with a 5 month old, who's mother is expecting triplets when she will be only 10 months! No IVF, just a very fertile mum (who was taking precautions too!)
A huge shock.
Mum looks 6 months pregnant already (actually nearly 15 weeks) and I try to do as much as I can, so she does not over do it.
The last baby arrived 7 weeks early, after a 5 day labour and then a C-section; so as much as possible must be done to reduce a very early labour this time. They are due to be delivered at 32/33 weeks.
Next week I go and see the new scan, which will show the sexes. Best know this time so we can prepare. Let's hope there is a boy in there somewhere!
4 of them, my hands will be full, that's for sure.
Forget my usual flexible routines. This will need to be strict and practical.
Then, how do we get them around?
In what?
Goodness!!!!!!!
A huge shock.
Mum looks 6 months pregnant already (actually nearly 15 weeks) and I try to do as much as I can, so she does not over do it.
The last baby arrived 7 weeks early, after a 5 day labour and then a C-section; so as much as possible must be done to reduce a very early labour this time. They are due to be delivered at 32/33 weeks.
Next week I go and see the new scan, which will show the sexes. Best know this time so we can prepare. Let's hope there is a boy in there somewhere!
4 of them, my hands will be full, that's for sure.
Forget my usual flexible routines. This will need to be strict and practical.
Then, how do we get them around?
In what?
Goodness!!!!!!!
Thursday, 5 May 2011
INOCULATIONS & DIRTY CONDITIONS
I went with a baby to have the 2nd round of jabs yesterday and was appalled by the lack of hygiene by the nurse at the rather sub-standard surgery.
Not once did the nurse wash her hands whilst handling, filling and administering 3 syringes.
All the time using her computer keyboard, touching the patients couch, feeling her dirty desk and even opening the door and going out of the room.
When questioned, she said she washed her hands between patients. A lie, as the person before came out and we went in.
No swab, just dry cotton wool (sitting around in a bowl) in case of a bleed.
I seen a few bad habits, but this . . . . !
Not once did the nurse wash her hands whilst handling, filling and administering 3 syringes.
All the time using her computer keyboard, touching the patients couch, feeling her dirty desk and even opening the door and going out of the room.
When questioned, she said she washed her hands between patients. A lie, as the person before came out and we went in.
No swab, just dry cotton wool (sitting around in a bowl) in case of a bleed.
I seen a few bad habits, but this . . . . !
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.
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