December 2017 babies club

bee06

heldel00 wrote: »

I'm officially in the Jan 18 group because she was born on the 11th so i dip between both here and there. Are all of your babbas rolling? This lazy lump hasn't managed it yet. She is sitting up by herself the past few days but has no intention of rolling!

My little boy is rolling with a while but only sitting up by himself with the last week (he’s not very stable yet either). He’s 2 weeks older than your little girl. Like Milly says, they’re all so different!

Milly33

Teeth already lashes wowzer, hope he wasn't too bad with them... Just made up the bottles there and made sure to release the valve so hopefully that shall fix it..

I was fully sure the PHN said the next app was 6mths, and that this was with some other doctor and to make sure we didn't miss it or well let them know if we could not make it, as the doc was only there for one day out of the month. Have'nt got any letter she is just gone the 7mths now, perhaps tis later

lashes34

Ya its def between 8 and 9 months. We've been in with her a few times since the 3 month check for weighing and I asked her the last time. Its with a doctor and her.

Milly33

great thanks Lashes, don't know why I had 6mths in my head must have been the vaccines... A few weeks ago herself started this what looks like head scratching off everything, today then she has started the kinda slamming back into the high chair seat and laughing, and then rubbing her head from side to side, like she has a itch...

Heldel sorted so silly I didn't do this beforehand, or even read the leaflet in the packet of teats, very silly moment

skullsocks

LittleBoBeep wrote: »

We’ve only started it now but I bought Lucy Wolfe’s book and have started “sleep training”. First few days were a nightmare but we were having issues anyway so I’m for a penny, in for a pound I figured. Our guy spent his first night in his own bed last night (we normally co-sleep or like that he’s on me). It is tough but worth it if you can stick out the sleep training. I’ve no doubt he’ll prob go backwards too but it might be worth a shot to try it!

Hey, how is the sleep training going? We bought the book and were all set to start this weekend but LO is teething so may have to hold off for a bit.

I'm so anxious at the thoughts of it. Normally LO is rocked to sleep, can't imagine him handling just being put straight into the cot! But my back is broke walking his 20 pounds of weight to sleep, and he no longer feeds to sleep so I have to do something different.

Anyone have any suggestions I am all ears!

Pocos

I’m also having trouble with sleeping baby (also think teeth are an issue)

I tried the sleep training the other day and it completely didn’t work for my one! She went into complete hysterics when we left the room and tried to calm her down made it worse! Not sure if she’s developmentally ready or not! Or just she’s spoilt.. probably just spoilt

Eviledna

I've been following Lucy Wolfe since about 5 months and it has worked for us but it took about 2 weeks to get little man peacefully accepting being put down into the cot awake.
I found setting a new routine using something new, a little distracting (and mesmerizing:)) worked well for us. I bought a star projector on amazon that projects coloured rotating stars on the ceiling to use as a distraction when they are first placed in the cot.

At first it would take about an hr to get him to sleep using this along with Lucy's method, then after a week it took 45 mins and now it takes about 20 mins. The projector is remote controlled and has simple music to sing along with so it's easy to switch on and off once he is asleep, or set a timer to turn it off.

I know this is kinda going off-label from Lucy's strict method, but it worked for us!:) so far, at least!

Milly33

I could not imagine going through this now, good luck ladies I hope it works for ye... Had herself in a routine from a few weeks so no need really for this now.

I have found though on nights where she wakes up having another musical toy other than one she associates with play time or funny. Like I have a music box that plays bring in the clowns, I put this on and it seems to settle her. I think it is just a comfort, keep it out of sight also so they aren't looking at it... Then saying that other times we have actually plugged in one of those disco lights so that she gets distracted

skullsocks

That's what I am worried about, I can see him having a complete meltdown and not coming out of it till we rock him back to calm. He is very strong willed (arnt all babies, I know)

I have a light projector, I'll try that once we get going thanks!

Milly unfortunately having a baby with silent reflux there was no hope of a routine. It's only now that we have finally found medication that works that we can look to getting him into a routine. Have to say it's pretty restrictive this routine stuff!

OSI that's adorable!

skullsocks

Eviledna wrote: »

I've been following Lucy Wolfe since about 5 months and it has worked for us but it took about 2 weeks to get little man peacefully accepting being put down into the cot awake.
I found setting a new routine using something new, a little distracting (and mesmerizing:)) worked well for us. I bought a star projector on amazon that projects coloured rotating stars on the ceiling to use as a distraction when they are first placed in the cot.

At first it would take about an hr to get him to sleep using this along with Lucy's method, then after a week it took 45 mins and now it takes about 20 mins. The projector is remote controlled and has simple music to sing along with so it's easy to switch on and off once he is asleep, or set a timer to turn it off.

I know this is kinda going off-label from Lucy's strict method, but it worked for us!:) so far, at least!

Did your little one cry and fuss for the hour/45 mins?

I am trying to get him into the daytime routine before trying the straight to cot part. It's really hard to get the three naps in, in the suggested times.

Eviledna

skullsocks wrote: »

Did your little one cry and fuss for the hour/45 mins?

Unfortunately at the start, yes. It was exhausting for about two weeks. Lots of cuddles and distraction and putting him back on his back, putting the dodie back in, rubbing his forehead, singing etc. But it is worth it to persevere. When they are teething it's harder. The worst day it took 2 hrs. But I no longer have to rock him to sleep at all now, so it is all worth it.

I'll be honest, I didn't focus on the daytime naps to the exact scheule, but I did pay attention to feeding him at least 45 mins before putting him down. That made a difference for us, cos he had silent reflux.
It's really tough but worth sticking with it because you will probably see results within a fortnight and as long as you are there to support them to sleep and make their cot a happy place, it will really stand to you. Best of luck:)

Milly33

The little ladies first trip away for the weekend without me!! I am not an overly emotional person and well there was a few tears so there was.. She is only gone for two nights but still, I shall be missing my cuddles and my random chats..... Very odd mind I just had the longest shower I have had in ages and it was great just not having to rush getting ready and that...

Happy Long weekend to everyone hope ye are all doing something nice

Pocos

Hi ladies, anyone else have a teething cranky baby on their hands??? Feels like I’m back to newborn stage we are up so often at night

lashes34

My girl is like a demon, she has a headcold so I don't know if its that or her teeth but it aint good.

donkey10

For those with teething babies try nelsons teething granules i found them great!

lashes34

No good for dairy allergy donkey but their gel is dairy free!

Milly33

Teetha is great alright, herself just eats it... I got this Camolmile Syrup too from Foran, Cassidys Chemist stocks it. Now I haven't tried it myself yet im waiting but I saw a lady on a flight with it. Gave it to her kid on the way up and down... Just incase anyone likes the natural products...

Herself is very shouty lately (there is some leap going on) I find giving her new things to explore seems to keep her quite. Understandable really she is probably getting bored looking at the same thing all day... Gave her rice crispies there and they are keeping her very quiet, pushing them around the high chair tray she isn't even eating them... Had two recent close choking experiences too recently, so going to book on of those kids first aid classes, cant wait to do it. I know the basics but I think it would be good for both of us to do one.. Scary stuff when it happens so best to know what to do me thinks

shesty

skullsocks wrote: »

Did your little one cry and fuss for the hour/45 mins?

I am trying to get him into the daytime routine before trying the straight to cot part. It's really hard to get the three naps in, in the suggested times.

Stick with it Skullsocks, my first was a silent refluxer and worse, never showed a whit of tiredness during the day...no eye rubbling or yawning or anything.I had to clock watch, two hours from when she last woke I had her back up to bed, and sat with it until she dropped off, could take anything up 1 hour.I read that if you spend more than 1.5 hrs trying to get a daytime nap, take them out and try again 30mins later.If it's over an hour second time, go out wih the buggy or something then try again next time.Currently trying to figure out my 12 week old's routine, he gets very bad wind and is (so far) the most difficult of them all to settle during the day.None of mine did big naps during the day, they only ever slept for 40mins at a time.It resolves itself over time to longer naps, but it's a total nuisance for the first six months.We live by absolute routine in this house (our two year old takes herself off to bed for her nap, coz she knows when she's tired!!!!), so the sooner I get this monkey sorted, the better!!

The only thing about having a difficult first one is that any child after that is easy ;-)

Milly33

For anyone looking also into the nappy brands.. Normally we use pampers, not I do plan to change to the Bambo Nature nappies to be nicer to the environment, but anywho in Supervalue today they were all sold out of size 2, so I said I would try the own brand ones. And must say so far, so good. They are really soft and seem to have more room around the sides than the Pampers.. Now and she is very slight... Put her to bed in the pampers but will try out the new ones tomorrow just to see how they are

Pocos

Thanks all! Teeth are an awful dose aren’t they!!!
Started the teetha there yesterday and she does seem to be in better form so I’d say they are helping! It’s to remember to give them is our trouble!

Yes our one is very shouty lately too! What is that about???

Pocos

Milly33 wrote: »

For anyone looking also into the nappy brands.. Normally we use pampers, not I do plan to change to the Bambo Nature nappies to be nicer to the environment, but anywho in Supervalue today they were all sold out of size 2, so I said I would try the own brand ones. And must say so far, so good. They are really soft and seem to have more room around the sides than the Pampers.. Now and she is very slight... Put her to bed in the pampers but will try out the new ones tomorrow just to see how they are

I was very much a nappy snob only pampers etc etc! Then while in Spain there was a Lild around the corner and we got the own brand just to try out! I’m completely converted.. we now use Lild and Tesco own brand and save the dear pampers for night time as I still think they hold the most liquid but still! Haven’t tried SuperValu own brand might give them a go!!

Anyone else finding changing the nappy a nightmare?? The rolling over

Milly33

It is the price difference is unreal between the brands... Have them on her now all day and so far so good, no leaks and they seem to fit a lot better around the waste... I must try the Lidl ones yet, I think we tried the Aldi when she was smaller but they didn't suit, me thinks though it was because they were a little too big for her...

With you and the rolling, I have to give her something to keep her distracted, another nappy normally works or the moo goo bottle.. Have to work fast, she started to pull the tabs on the nappy too sometimes, the horrors if she manages to take them off herself... that scene is sticking in my head, cant think of the name but the one in the cell that's all ill say

Pocos

Milly33 wrote: »

It is the price difference is unreal between the brands... Have them on her now all day and so far so good, no leaks and they seem to fit a lot better around the waste... I must try the Lidl ones yet, I think we tried the Aldi when she was smaller but they didn't suit, me thinks though it was because they were a little too big for her...

With you and the rolling, I have to give her something to keep her distracted, another nappy normally works or the moo goo bottle.. Have to work fast, she started to pull the tabs on the nappy too sometimes, the horrors if she manages to take them off herself... that scene is sticking in my head, cant think of the name but the one in the cell that's all ill say

Absolutely the price difference is unreal. Yes we had them on her when she was small too and I didn’t like them! So when we got them on holidays I was pleasantly surprised! They seem to go further up her back so a lot less poo explosions!

Oh we won’t even go there about them taking their own nappies off! Another nappy as a distraction now that’s a handy one to know

decmum

Haven't been on for a while, my little lad was 8 months yesterday, I use the supervalue nappies and I find them great, I had so much leakage with Pampers but nothing with the sv brand and at only 2.99 they are great value, the. teeth are a curse, my lad has 3 all 3 on the bottom and he is getting his eye teeth on top weird 🙂

Milly33

H Decmum, Happy 8 Months!!! They are a nice find the supervalue ones I must agree. we had a little leakage when we tried her with them at night time (over the weekend) I think that has more to do with her sleeping on her belly more than anything, if they were just a little longer at the front we would be sorted.. but had her in them all day and they are spot on...

3 already wow, did he have much pain with them I hope not... Still waiting on herself to cut one I think she will get a side one first by the looks of things..

Got all excited today got the 8 month check up for herself with the HSE, don't know why im so excited I suppose I just want confirmation that she is going to be the genius we think she is or just flying it will do too

Milly33

sure jes went to the shops and was looking at the nappies, and spotted that the Supervalue size 2 are smaller than the pampers. Only by a small but bit still so went up one size in them might solve the problem with the front

lashes34

We got our appointment too Milly, might see you there!

Milly33

Ohhh perhaps!!! Never mind me if I appear to be a mess.. Himself will be gone with the car so going to have to walk it in. And lets say neither me nor the little lady are morning people.. Best of luck with yours Lashes hope it goes great

decmum

Milly33 wrote: »

H Decmum, Happy 8 Months!!! They are a nice find the supervalue ones I must agree. we had a little leakage when we tried her with them at night time (over the weekend) I think that has more to do with her sleeping on her belly more than anything, if they were just a little longer at the front we would be sorted.. but had her in them all day and they are spot on...

3 already wow, did he have much pain with them I hope not... Still waiting on herself to cut one I think she will get a side one first by the looks of things..

Got all excited today got the 8 month check up for herself with the HSE, don't know why im so excited I suppose I just want confirmation that she is going to be the genius we think she is or just flying it will do too[/quote

He was g and getting them just got a sore bum for a day and that was it hopefully he will get the rest as easy, do they get a check up with the phn around now I can't remember, I have him in size 3 supervalue nappies, he hasn't started to crawl yet he rolls over and over to get where he wants to go 🙂

Milly33

Sounds good then with the teeth fingers crossed the rest goes the same. Yeah there is an 8/9 month developmental check with another doctor.. I thought twas 6months but nope...

Herself id say is ready to crawl she is just putting two and two together, she was mad moving her bum, then she started kinda doing this dolphin like movements, next day then up on the knees so just waiting for her to put two and two together..