I have a friend that does this the first Wednesday of every month and I love reading all about what works for her. So, I thought I would jump on the bandwagon. Today is What Doesn't Work For You.What doesn't work for me is to get a colicky baby on a sleep schedule. I laugh now when people mention that they used Babywise and did I try it? I had about 4 strangers mention this book to me and our dentist even gave us a free signed copy. (This was not funny at the time). A friend, who also had a colicky baby, gave me the advice to respond to this with, "That really doesn't work when your baby has acid reflux. but thank you for the advice." Most people would look at you like you were the worst parent in the world, but it did help me to remember they: 1. Have never had children or 2. Had really easy children that never had reflux. or 3. Don't remember what it was like the first 6 months. My advice to new moms. Get sleep, any sleep, no matter what. If your baby is staying up all night screaming and the only way to get it to stop is for them to sleep upright, in a swaddle blanket with one arm poking out, on top of you while you are propped up on pillows on the couch, then do it. Your baby will not be scarred for life and never learn to fall asleep on their own. Yes, eventually they will develop a routine and you can work with them, but the first 6 months the motto is Sleep By Any Means Necessary.
What does work for me is those wonderful Overnight Diapers that Huggies make. The boy, who now is the best sleeper, was waking up with wet PJ bottoms. We bought the overnights and haven't had a problem since. I love them. They are worth the extra money.
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5 comments:
You are so right! My babies have been pretty easy so far, but I get kind of sick of people swearing by that book! We decided with our second baby that we would hold him all we want, darn it all. I think it's so important to parent according to your personality and do what you're comfortable doing...not just what some author recommends. Anyway, thanks for sharing! (I found you on Shannon's blog, btw.)
Our first baby was colicky and had reflux as well so I remember those long days and nights. You just have to remember that they will grow out of it. You can't love a baby too much! That's my motto!
I tried to look on the bright side as I paced the floor endlessly holding a crying baby- at least I was walking off some of the weight I had gained with pregnancy! :)
Ahhh... I don't have any kids, but am in the process of adopting two. I'm bracing myself for colic... and spit... and whines... and poop...
Good to know that I'm in the company of those who've walked this scary, sacred path before me!
I'll be back for more of your motherly thoughts.
Isn't this a hoot?!? So much fun.
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