I have come up with a few mommy tips of my own. I'm not saying I made them up, since I am sure other very brilliant mommies have figured these things out too. But, just in case you have not here are a few of my faves that I have come up with, on my own.
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| When dressing Oliver in the morning I always put one arm in first, pull the shirt over his head then put the other arm in. It's so much easier than head first. |
Now, at 4 months, he hates being on his back,
he lays there fussing trying to sit up.
He loves his play mat and his Bumbo,
so I married the two!
Voila a new docking station!
He spends ten minutes plus playing there.
For a baby, that is EPIC!
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| I did not come up with this, but I love it! Before bath I put him on his belly and wipe the gunk out of his neck. Then once in the bath I use my soapy hand to wash his neck. The combo works like a charm! |
- I have safety Q-tips (cotton buds) on the table next to where I feed him at night. That way I can gently clean his ears out without him moving his head around.
- During nap time I put a dark red blanket over his mobile to darken his crib. It helps him sleep longer.
- When he is WAY over tired and miserable, I take him into my room, lay on my side on the bed, pull him close cradling him in my arm and put my free hand on his bottom. I push him up and down quickly while SHHHHHing loudly. He is asleep in less than two minutes!
I look forward to coming up with more of my own tips, because the satisfaction is AWESOME!
If you have a tip please share. Trust me I need to hear it. 4 months in and I am just now using the diaper to wipe the poo before using my first wipe... It's a process... ; )
