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I finally uploaded all the photos of the girls that I have, and our wedding photos, to our photo website. I threw up a few on myspace too, and I’ll probably add a couple to my flickr account. I still have to take photos of their room. I always forget. It’s not completely done, I still have to add some finishing touches, but it’s pretty much “done”. I’ll try to remember to take some tomorrow. We are trying to transition them to their cribs at night instead of in our room. They’re doing okay with it. It’s hard to tell how they are really doing because they are still getting adjusted to being back home. I think they are finally back on their schedule now though.
When I was at my parents house, I was looking through patterns with my mom and I got an urge to make some teddy bears. I saw the cutest patterns for stuffed animals. I like to sew but have only made clothes, so I think I’m going to give it a shot at some teddies.
I need to attempt to answer some emails before the babies eat at 7pm. I hate when I get behind like this!
August 26th, 2007 12:19 am
How old are your girls? I’m not trying to give advice as I’m not qualified (my kid is only 7 months and it’s my first) but my midwife TOTALLY stressed the importance of it being at least 6 months before you moved them into their own rooms because of various risks etc. Or at least until they can fully roll over on both sides.
Again, I’m not trying to give advice or come off as a know-it-all but a lot of people aren’t fortunate enough to have a midwife (you might have, I don’t know!) and I am also, as I presume you are from your posts, away from my immediate family… so I read this post and thought I’d impart what I learned myself. Feel free to delete this post… I just wanted to pass on information I’ve been supplied with and I’m just too lazy to find an email. Your girls are lovely
August 26th, 2007 02:17 pm
They’re 3 months old. I really think the topic of where a baby should sleep is a matter of personal opinion. Some people swear by a baby sleeping in the bed with the parents, some people say that is the most dangerous place for a baby. I’ve never heard of keeping a baby in your room until they are 6 months old because of some kind of risks, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong or bad advice, it’s just someone’s opinion.
Our babies have been up until now, sleeping in a bassinet together in our room, NOT in our bed. So really, what’s the difference if they are sleeping in their own bed in our room or their own bed in their own room? Not much. I have to walk a little farther to get their passy in the middle of the night. I know a lot of people who go from the hospital to having their baby in their own crib in their own room from day one.
I was actually told at the hospital that it’s a very bad idea to have your baby sleep in the bed with you, and that everyone would probably sleep a whole lot better if they were in their own crib in their own room.
There’s so much to be said about this kind of thing, like I said I think most of it is just opinion.
August 26th, 2007 03:14 pm
I think the main thing isn’t the age of the baby, it’s more to do with how them can move themselves i.e rolling both ways. A kid who can’t roll both ways and flip over is more at risk of suffocating under blankets than a kid who can. Same thing with spitting up. They’ve got more of a risk of choking if they can’t move themselves. That’s what I meant about the risks. The same thing can happen if they’re in the room with you too but I suppose the idea is if you’re there with them the risk factor is minimised as opposed to listening to them over monitors.
Like you said, it’s a matter of opinion and also of parenting style but I thought I’d pass on what I’ve been advised. I think it’s also a matter of where you’re from. The country I’m originally from (live in the US now tho) nobody puts their kids in a crib until they’re about 5+ months. They keep them in bassinets or carrycots and that’s what we’re advised to do by the hospital and such. It’s kind of interesting really the differences I’ve noticed between my home country and over here.
Anyways, I’ve rambled enough.
August 26th, 2007 04:03 pm
Well, that’s why putting blanket’s in a crib is a big no-no. Babies don’t need loose blankets, they need to be swaddled or have a wearable blanket. And I’m sure you know that they should always be put on their back to sleep. I’ve found numerous sources that say there is no increased risk of a baby choking if she is put on her back to sleep, then spits up and cannot roll over. This was a large concern of mine since Emma has been a spitter since day one.
Basically you just have to take all the advice for what it is and make your own educated decision.
August 27th, 2007 02:51 pm
I’m with Sarah. Where a baby sleeps is a matter of personal opinion. My children all slept in a bassinet in my room until 6 months of age then I moved them into a crib in their own room. To each their own.Obviously you dont put blankets in a crib.. loose blankets like sarah said are a no no. I have 3 children and never used loose blankets. And never had a problem with them sleeping on their own in a bassinet in my room or when 6 months moved to their own crib in their own room. To each their own… Personally I think if they are already in their own bassinet in your room, their room etc… whats the difference from moving them into another room? there really isnt one, just parents choice.