sucks doesn't it?
I just used to smile and say hmmmm.
Like Liz, they know better the second time around, but be buoyed by the smile of stangers when they see your little bundle snuggled in. at least you'll find support here.
Babies are just that - babies - they sleep a lot an will sleep wherever they are from the bassinet to the car to a sling it does not matter. (I have never had a child come to me yet insisting that they must sleep in my ring-sling or the car seat! )
Baby wearing is great for:
* Settling an upset tummy and relieving wind that refused to surface when burping just from Mum's motion
* Maintaining a healthy body temperature, particularly on these colder days, which means more energy can be spent growing instead of 'heating'.
* Being near Mum's scent can allow baby to sleep longer periods from the simple feeling of security meaning they have more restorative sleep which allows them to be more avid learners about their world when awake.
Like PP, we had a stomach issue, not colic but rather that the valve at the top of DS1 & DS2's stomach didn't close properly. We had to prop up on end of the cot mattress and use 'baby chocs' to hold them in bed without slipping down just so they didn't spill their meals. By the time I got my first sling I was expecting number 3 who didn't have the same issues as his brothers but got plenty of great use out of the sling for the reasons above.
It's really hard not to doubt yourself isn't it?..But it sounds like you are doing brilliantly ..you have found a way of parenting that works for you and something that you love- well done! I love our sling because I feel like I am really making the most of all those baby cuddles! and they are so very precious. I don't want to leave my baby in it's bed all alone, crying itself to sleep..I want it safely snuggled into me
Also wanted to say that I found that with my first bub I really let everyone elses attitudes and comments get to me, but second time round I feel very confident in how my DH care for our little ones. So just be strong and believe what you are doing!
Its funny cause family would comment about starting bad habits but strangers would come up to me and say what a great idea. Esp elderly woman would ask me about it and say they wish they had that in their day.
I just would smile and say we do what works for us, you can do what works for you.
at least you'll find support here.
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..you have found a way of parenting that works for you and something that you love- well done! I love our sling because I feel like I am really making the most of all those baby cuddles! and they are so very precious. I don't want to leave my baby in it's bed all alone, crying itself to sleep..I want it safely snuggled into me
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