Showing posts with label Baby wearing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baby wearing. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Today is the first day of my new JOB!
I have started babysitting today! I will be babysitting for a mom who works at a pre-school so the hours work out pretty nice! I will be working when my kids are in school and off when they are off. I will have a 6mo baby, a 3 yo girl and 4yo boy. The older 2 won't be all the time though. I will have Friday's off too. I really am looking forward to the extra money! It will help with our new vehicle payment and such. Anyway here I go on my new adventure! I will get my baby fix for a while so I don't feel that tugging again! LOL! Plus I will get to wear a baby again too. I only wear Ethan when it's a necessity anymore, he is too heavy.
Friday, August 22, 2008
No Substitute! Loved this poem!
NO SUBSTITUTE
Swings for arms,
Bottles for breasts,
Advice from the 'experts'
Who think they know best.
'Binky's and monitors
And all sorts of clutter
Think they can take
The place of a mother.
Pre-schools and daycares,
And babysitters, too,
Think they can do
What mothers should do.
Oh listen, dear mother
To words that are true -
No one or nothing
Can care just like you.
Your children are blessings
Loaned from above,
More than money or things
What they need is your love.
By Cynthia Flanagan.
Swings for arms,
Bottles for breasts,
Advice from the 'experts'
Who think they know best.
'Binky's and monitors
And all sorts of clutter
Think they can take
The place of a mother.
Pre-schools and daycares,
And babysitters, too,
Think they can do
What mothers should do.
Oh listen, dear mother
To words that are true -
No one or nothing
Can care just like you.
Your children are blessings
Loaned from above,
More than money or things
What they need is your love.
By Cynthia Flanagan.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Alexis "Babywearing" Hannah
They begged and begged to do this...I didn't think she could actually carry her sister but she did it! YAY Lex!
Ethan loves to babywear!
Ethan even gets in on the babywearing action!
He will bring me a baby and sling and say "ON"
He is too cute!
Like mommy, like son!
Teaching him well!
Any women would love a babywearing Daddy...I know I do!
He will bring me a baby and sling and say "ON"
He is too cute!
Like mommy, like son!
Teaching him well!
Any women would love a babywearing Daddy...I know I do!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Natural Living Expo
This weekend we took the 4 kids to a Natural Living Expo, we are into Cloth Diapering, Baby wearing, and other "green" things that were represented there.
We had a good time except for one minor mishap. JR took his keys into the place so I didn't want to take my purse and keys in. Anyway JR had to run to the van for something later on and the van key came off his key ring in the van right on the seat. We could see it through the window! And mine were in there too. So needless to say we had to call a locksmith to get us in the van! $37.10 and 30 seconds later we were in our van and on our way! I think that was the most expensive 30 seconds we have ever had.
But other then that our day went really well. We ate at my favorite restaurant, Olive Garden! Kids were very well behaved! We took them to the the mall play place! They had a ball! I found a couple of good deals on things I needed, yet the stores left those dumb tags on them that make it impossible to wear them. GRRR so now I have to wait until I get to DM again to get them off. Frustrating!
All in all it was a very nice day!
We had a good time except for one minor mishap. JR took his keys into the place so I didn't want to take my purse and keys in. Anyway JR had to run to the van for something later on and the van key came off his key ring in the van right on the seat. We could see it through the window! And mine were in there too. So needless to say we had to call a locksmith to get us in the van! $37.10 and 30 seconds later we were in our van and on our way! I think that was the most expensive 30 seconds we have ever had.
But other then that our day went really well. We ate at my favorite restaurant, Olive Garden! Kids were very well behaved! We took them to the the mall play place! They had a ball! I found a couple of good deals on things I needed, yet the stores left those dumb tags on them that make it impossible to wear them. GRRR so now I have to wait until I get to DM again to get them off. Frustrating!
All in all it was a very nice day!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Presentation went great!
We did a great job...well I kinda just chimmed in and helped but it was great lots of interest and such. We went way over time though! I guess that is a sign that it is good if there are lots of questions.
Not to be redundant...but more stuff on Babywearing!
Great things about babywearing
What are some of the really hard things about parenting?
Your baby seems to need you all the time
It can be tricky to get much else done, other than care for your baby
You want your baby to be as happy and content as she can be.
Sometimes this seems really hard - tiring and frustrating
It can be difficult to have much of a life, while so much of your time is taken up with your baby
Babywearing's great for you:
Cook dinner during the "arsenic hour" and soothe your baby at the same time
Do the gardening, chores, socialise, even dance, while providing a stimulating learning environment for your baby
Breastfeed hands-free while on the phone or shopping
Keep your baby close and happy while playing with your toddler
Get some exercise (walking) while your baby sleeps
No need to lug around an awkward, heavy carseat, or battle getting a stroller into your car, onto a bus or up stairs.
Babywearing = keeping your baby happy + getting on with your life
It's also great for your baby:
Babies cry less. Research has shown that babies who are carried cry (on average) 43% less overall and 54% less during the evening hours (1). In cultures where babies are carried almost continuously, babies cry much less than those in non-carrying cultures (2-6).
Good for baby's mental development. Babies spend more time in a "quiet, alert state" when carried - the ideal state for learning. Their senses are stimulated while being carried (yet there is a place to retreat too). When carried, your baby sees the world from where you do, instead of the ceiling above his crib or people's knees from a stroller. And the extra stimulation benefits brain development.
Good for baby's emotional development. Babies are quickly able to develop a sense of security and trust when they are carried. They are more likely to be securely attached to their care-giver/s (7) and often become independent at an earlier age (8).
Good for baby's physical development. By being so close to your body's rhythms, your newborn "gets in rhythm" much more quickly. Your heartbeat, breathing, voice and warmth are all familiar. Research has shown how this helps newborns (especially premature babies) to adapt to life outside the womb (9).
Good for babies whose mums are depressed. Babies who are not held need more verbal interaction and eye contact, just to be reassured that you're there. Carrying your baby is a great way to connect with her (and provide stimulation too) without the "burden" of having to interact (10). Of course your baby is "right there" to enjoy whenever you feel like snuggling, kissing or talking.
It's great for other people who look after your baby:
Partners who work away from home, relatives and babysitters all have a ready way of connecting with and soothing your baby when they wear him too!
Many people are discovering how well babywearing works in their lives. Try it for yourself and see!
P.S. none of these pics are our kids!
What are some of the really hard things about parenting?
Your baby seems to need you all the time
It can be tricky to get much else done, other than care for your baby
You want your baby to be as happy and content as she can be.
Sometimes this seems really hard - tiring and frustrating
It can be difficult to have much of a life, while so much of your time is taken up with your baby
Babywearing's great for you:
Cook dinner during the "arsenic hour" and soothe your baby at the same time
Do the gardening, chores, socialise, even dance, while providing a stimulating learning environment for your baby
Breastfeed hands-free while on the phone or shopping
Keep your baby close and happy while playing with your toddler
Get some exercise (walking) while your baby sleeps
No need to lug around an awkward, heavy carseat, or battle getting a stroller into your car, onto a bus or up stairs.
Babywearing = keeping your baby happy + getting on with your life
It's also great for your baby:
Babies cry less. Research has shown that babies who are carried cry (on average) 43% less overall and 54% less during the evening hours (1). In cultures where babies are carried almost continuously, babies cry much less than those in non-carrying cultures (2-6).
Good for baby's mental development. Babies spend more time in a "quiet, alert state" when carried - the ideal state for learning. Their senses are stimulated while being carried (yet there is a place to retreat too). When carried, your baby sees the world from where you do, instead of the ceiling above his crib or people's knees from a stroller. And the extra stimulation benefits brain development.
Good for baby's emotional development. Babies are quickly able to develop a sense of security and trust when they are carried. They are more likely to be securely attached to their care-giver/s (7) and often become independent at an earlier age (8).
Good for baby's physical development. By being so close to your body's rhythms, your newborn "gets in rhythm" much more quickly. Your heartbeat, breathing, voice and warmth are all familiar. Research has shown how this helps newborns (especially premature babies) to adapt to life outside the womb (9).
Good for babies whose mums are depressed. Babies who are not held need more verbal interaction and eye contact, just to be reassured that you're there. Carrying your baby is a great way to connect with her (and provide stimulation too) without the "burden" of having to interact (10). Of course your baby is "right there" to enjoy whenever you feel like snuggling, kissing or talking.
It's great for other people who look after your baby:
Partners who work away from home, relatives and babysitters all have a ready way of connecting with and soothing your baby when they wear him too!
Many people are discovering how well babywearing works in their lives. Try it for yourself and see!
P.S. none of these pics are our kids!
Some Facts on Babywearing
Baby Wearing
Baby wearing is common in many cultures around the world. Due in part to the promotion of slings in attachment parenting books, in stores and on the Internet, more and more American parents are learning about baby wearing. The sling is the most practical, comfortable and versatile method of carrying your baby. Unlike front pack type carriers and back packs, slings can be used for newborns and toddlers alike. Slings make breastfeeding easy and discreet, and slings are much easier on the easily wearied arms and backs of parents.
The Benefits of Babywearing
Wearing your baby helps you develop a secure mutual attachment.
Babywearing increases parental sensitivity to a baby's needs.
Babywearing simulates the sensations of pressure, motion, warmth and security of the womb.
Carrying your baby in a sling reduces her level of stress hormones.
Babywearing can greatly reduce crying and fussiness. It also helps your fussy or tired baby fall asleep.
Babies sleep longer and more comfortably when in a sling.
Sling babies have a reduced incidence of colic and are less susceptible to vomiting and excess spitting-up.
Toddlers who were/are carried in slings initiate separation sooner, and become more self-reliant.
Babywearing has been shown to strongly benefit premature infants and lower their mortality rate.
Parents who wear their babies can more easily accomplish daily activities, tasks and chores.
The natural movement and stimulation provided by being in a sling promotes neurological development.
Babywearing gives children the message that they are safe, secure and loved.
Babywearing is the most comfortable way to hold a baby. You can use a sling on your shoulders, back or hip distributing your baby's weight evenly.
Wearing your baby in a sling provides her with constant and easy access to breastfeeding, and makes nursing in public easy and discreet.
Baby wearing is common in many cultures around the world. Due in part to the promotion of slings in attachment parenting books, in stores and on the Internet, more and more American parents are learning about baby wearing. The sling is the most practical, comfortable and versatile method of carrying your baby. Unlike front pack type carriers and back packs, slings can be used for newborns and toddlers alike. Slings make breastfeeding easy and discreet, and slings are much easier on the easily wearied arms and backs of parents.
The Benefits of Babywearing
Wearing your baby helps you develop a secure mutual attachment.
Babywearing increases parental sensitivity to a baby's needs.
Babywearing simulates the sensations of pressure, motion, warmth and security of the womb.
Carrying your baby in a sling reduces her level of stress hormones.
Babywearing can greatly reduce crying and fussiness. It also helps your fussy or tired baby fall asleep.
Babies sleep longer and more comfortably when in a sling.
Sling babies have a reduced incidence of colic and are less susceptible to vomiting and excess spitting-up.
Toddlers who were/are carried in slings initiate separation sooner, and become more self-reliant.
Babywearing has been shown to strongly benefit premature infants and lower their mortality rate.
Parents who wear their babies can more easily accomplish daily activities, tasks and chores.
The natural movement and stimulation provided by being in a sling promotes neurological development.
Babywearing gives children the message that they are safe, secure and loved.
Babywearing is the most comfortable way to hold a baby. You can use a sling on your shoulders, back or hip distributing your baby's weight evenly.
Wearing your baby in a sling provides her with constant and easy access to breastfeeding, and makes nursing in public easy and discreet.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
This Thursday is our Babywearing Presentation!
It's kinda nice I am not really that nervous about this one! We did a presentation 2 weeks ago and also we have done the babywearing one before so it will be a breeze for me because it makes things a lot easier when you have a passion about something! Babywearing is something I definately have a passion for! I am actually pretty excited about this one! YAY! I will post and let you all know how it went when I am done!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Cloth diapering presentation went great!
Well the clothe diapering presentation went really well. It helped that my partner was quite a talker! She did a great job and I just kinda chimmed in when I had a few things to say or she needed me. So I was very releived. We went over time so that was another sign we did good. There were lots of questions and I think we may have converted at least one mom and made several others seriously consider the option. So we will see what happens. Our babywearing presentation is on February 21st. I am more excited then nervous about this one because we have done it before. If anyone has any other questions feel free to ask. I love to help ppl understand the benefits of wearing your child. The bonding is fanominal! Ethan just loves to cuddle in a carrier and that is the only time I can get him to slow down enough to cuddle! :)
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
I am doing a cloth diapering & babywearing presentation
My friend Amanda and I are doing a cloth diapering and babywearing presentation for a mom's group we are part of. The cloth diapering is this Thursday so I will let you all know how it went. I am kind of nervous but Amanda is good at stuff like this so that eases my mind a bit. Pray for me.
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