registering for baby

[junebug7334]

I guess this thread fell flat a bit-I was actually enjoying it. Since my daughter is having a baby I am learning a lot....things have changed in 22 years.

 

[coffeemama]

Rhett&SarahsMom :

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My daughter is 3 and has co-slept with us from the first hour she was born. She is not needy or totally dependent on us. My midwife said to me when she was born, "You know where the edge of the bed is, right? You don't roll off the bed. Sleeping with your baby involves this instince only 100 fold. " Just wanted to throw that out there in case the OP is considering co-sleeping

thats great. But again. why take the chance?

But I saw the new mom on tv and she was sitting by her 3 weeks old grave crying and wishing she had just put the baby in his crib. That is more than enough "warning" for me. I waited too long to have my miracle baby. I am glad I didnt take any chances

I am glad your kid isnt needy and clingy. All I know is that my friend and her dh havent had a night alone in their bed with the kid home, since she was born 6 years ago. Not for me. I like my totally independent child.
To each their own​

This is all I'm going to say on the topic, so that it can get back to the original thread topic: I could also say why take the chance of putting your baby in a crib? It's been shown that babies who sleep with their parents have a lower SIDS death rate.

And my husband and I have a very healthy marriage-shared bed and all. I mean the bed isn't the only place to keep your marriage "healthy"!

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

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thats great. But again. why take the chance?

But I saw the new mom on tv and she was sitting by her 3 weeks old grave crying and wishing she had just put the baby in his crib. That is more than enough "warning" for me. I waited too long to have my miracle baby. I am glad I didnt take any chances

I am glad your kid isnt needy and clingy. All I know is that my friend and her dh havent had a night alone in their bed with the kid home, since she was born 6 years ago. Not for me. I like my totally independent child.






To each their own

This is all I'm going to say on the topic, so that it can get back to the original thread topic: I could also say why take the chance of putting your baby in a crib? It's been shown that babies who sleep with their parents have a lower SIDS death rate.

And my husband and I have a very healthy marriage-shared bed and all. I mean the bed isn't the only place to keep your marriage "healthy"!

It was recently found that children that slept in a well ventilated room or with a fan on were also less likely to die from SIDS. I had a fan on in my daughters room for the white noise factor since the time she was brought home.

Again, to each their own. But why take a chance of rolling over and possibly smothering your infant? I would never be able to live with myself if I had had that happen. Especially after waiting so long to have my miracle baby.
And yes, the rest of my home also gets a good "work out" as well. Not just the bedroom. I am by no means a prude. But taking chances isnt my thing. Guess it's why I dont gamble, smoke or such

 

[junebug7334]

clearly no one on the forum is going to change anyone elses mind-we just keep defending out positions. And-as it has been pointed out-let's get back on topic. is there a website that lists recalled and or dangerous baby items.......in case they are still on some store shelves?

 

[Southernbelle]

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AMEN, sister!

It's rediculous how the industry convinces vulnerable new parents that they NEED all this stuff!!! The most warm, secure, stimulating and interesting thing in Baby's whole world is Mom and Dad!

I breastfed, cloth diapered, co-slept and sling-carried all my kids and as infants they NEVER cried. People were always amazed at how calm my little ones were. Going back, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[junebug7334]

I agree. I am a nurse in family practice and I am amazed at the folks who NEVER HOLD their baby. In the car seat the arrive and stay in there until we have to ASK them to please take them out for us to examine them........THEN back they go.....UGH!

 

[pokey]

i plan to hold mine, lots!!!! that was one thing that matters to me because i was adopted and i met both my birth parents at age 15. i found out i went straight from delivery to the nusery without being held. that hurt me, and for a long time i felt like disguarded trash.so, after i deliver our baby we intend to stay in the room with her for a while, just the three of us, and bond. sounds sappy, but i want better for her than what happened to me, oh btw her name is skyland......

 

[junebug7334]

Pokey,

I understand. A baby brings out the best in us. Good for you for holding Skyland!

 

[Keisha]

Cute name is there a story behind it, or did you just like it?

 

[pokey]

my brother had a sister in law when i was about 5 and that was her name.i of course being 5 thought she was like the prettiest girl, and i always loved her name. plus i'm kinda a tree hugger, earthy chic and really wanted a native american name, so it just seemed to naturally fit.