Does it all blend together at some point?

Ours said no melatonin til 3 yrs. 18 months seems early, even without that in mind.

We allow YouTube, but not without us present. We had a decent list of blocked channels, then went to edit it but that just cleared out the entire list. So much for usability.

Ohhh, I was wondering why you hadn’t posted. That makes sense. Hope you got it sorted.

That sounds massively stressful. She’s so fortunate to have you. I’m glad she’s doing well now.

As I stated in my reply to your direct message, please feel free to cross-post. This isn’t a super overly active community as it is, but I want those participating actively or passively to feel comfortable.

There are even quite a few “not a parent” comments here, which I’m fine with as long as it’s not judging parents who are actually living in the trenches.

Any parent I know who has had a child with specific medical stuff found their communities on FB. Reddit lacked specific support, and Lemmy even less so. I hope your daughter is ok!

Maybe you’ve seen this site, maybe not: https://www.littlebearlactation.com/post/baby-wearing-breastfeeding-safely-breastfeed-while-babywearing#viewer-tua26269

It explains better than I could, and has other details I forgot about. All I could remember is that you have to loosen the wrap a little so the baby can slide down a little to nurse (upright), then scoot them back up and re-tighten. The logistics are hard at first. Good luck!

My 5 yr old is so thrilled when she folds a towel or her pj’s or pants. She’s pretty good at it too. Sometimes she folds towels on the floor or in some other mess, but the focus is on folding. We’ll get there.

I forget what brand it was, but one of those fancy bamboo ones I think? The diapers are just white. The only way to tell front and back is by the tabs. I had a free sample. Did not purchase more.

You’re doing great. The fact that you care and are worried about screwing up speak volumes.

Babies are lazy. Milk doesn’t come instantly. It takes a little work on their side to trigger a letdown. Bottles are immediate. A lactation consultant may help, not sure if that’s already something you’ve tried. Some babies have a terrible latch so it can be super painful for the breastfeeding parent. There are tongue ties and there are lip ties. Both of my kiddos had mild lip ties that didn’t cause pain most of the time. The site kellymom was super helpful to me in the early weeks. Just ignore the super strict stance on BF-only. Just go for the tips.

Your wife is doing great. Do things for her, don’t just ask her what she needs and do it. Do things proactively. Bring her water, snacks, a blanket, etc.

Hm kid hiking boots/shoes? Protect the feet so she’s not kicking stones with cheap shoes that’ll bust her toes.

My youngest lost her mind tonight because we didn’t have a purple toothbrush with the cartoon character she wanted. She was still mad about it when she threw a Yoto mini at me.

Good thing Mother’s Day is tomorrow here. Right? Sigh.

Your brother is lucky to have such a thoughtful and proactive sibling.

How old are you, OP?

I suggested she go potty before bedtime.

Just put them in a bubble.

I’m coming down with whatever plague my kid has, which was inevitable because she coughs and sneezes in my face regularly. The other night, she stuck her thumb in my mouth. The thumb she sucks.

You’re doing great. These tiny humans are very stressful and can be very difficult. It’s hard for everyone when they have limited means of communication. You are human, with human reactions. Be gentle with yourself.

And you probably shouldn’t throw things at them.

For sure. I told her that she didn’t have to, it’s not her job or chore. She’s 4, for context. I just want her to pick up her toys at the end of the day 😭

Mostly though, I want her to know that I appreciate her, and that I notice the little things.

What do you think would have been helpful for you growing up?

I like to tell my husband about various things our daughter does when I know she’s probably listening. “She helped me with dishes, I didn’t even ask. She just came over and said she wanted to help, so when I asked her to dry a pile of bowls, she didn’t even hesitate. She was so careful and gentle and so thorough.”

Heading Home With Your Newborn was probably the only useful one I read.

One interesting thing I noticed was that What to Expect and Mayo Clinic’s Guide and whatever else I read were really verbose whereas whatever book my husband had (targeted towards fathers) were more straightforward and to-the-point.

Goodness that’s awful. How is your sister doing after all this time?

I don’t put batteries in them if I have the choice.

Sounds like she’s getting her sleep needs met… During the day. 😬 It’s a phase but I’m sure feels like eternity. You can caps naps, add white noise, make sure she’s warm enough, erc. Maybe introduce a lovey if you’re comfortable? I’d start with capping naps.

Are there any indoor playgrounds near you?

You’re doing great. They’ll eat when and what they need! Your kiddo is eating better than me. I had two cookies.

How old is this infant and what is this infant being fed?

Plans are a bit subdued due to COVID. One family member is currently in the hospital as a result of some symptoms.

They’re excited. They want stuff wrapped in certain colors so I can’t wait for their disappointment tomorrow lol

Maybe they just need snuggles. 🤷‍♀️

What calms them?

They’re up every 20 minutes? What do they seem to need?

They’ll be ok, I have hope.

Don’t even get me started…

I just don’t want to be the number one reason they’re in therapy as an adult.

My 2 yr old peed on two of her daycare teachers today (so far), so your last line made me laugh out loud.

Ah yes I see that now. Missed it before.

If you’re seeking feedback, that needs to be clear.

I’ll clarify: Are you advertising here with this post?

Are you advertising?

Mine would LOVE to turn into a mermaid!