I’ve heard people say that you should take the amount of money people tell you to spend on a pram/baby carrier, and swap them. I genuinely can’t remember a time in the last few months that our bub preferred the pram over the carrier.
Even in the sub-tropics, hats do come in handy; just only during winter. You’ve just gotten somewhat lucky having the kid around the Northern Hemisphere Summer! You’ll probably find hats handy in a few months!
It’s worth experimenting with bottles. I, and many parents, have had the most success with Pigeon bottles. A close friend of mine (who is a pediatric nurse) has seconded this. Even then, it can often be hard to bottle train while the breastfeeding parent is in the room, it could be worth asking a friend or family member to help out with this.
Good news, and Bad News: Over the next month or two, you might find that your baby is becoming less time consuming. Do not be fooled, this is a local minima and nothing else. By the time your baby is crawling you’ll see the folly of your ways, and start pruning back commitments you made during this relaxation period!
I’m glad you’re having a nice time with your baby! I wish you two the best.
I’ve heard people say that you should take the amount of money people tell you to spend on a pram/baby carrier, and swap them. I genuinely can’t remember a time in the last few months that our bub preferred the pram over the carrier.
Even in the sub-tropics, hats do come in handy; just only during winter. You’ve just gotten somewhat lucky having the kid around the Northern Hemisphere Summer! You’ll probably find hats handy in a few months!
It’s worth experimenting with bottles. I, and many parents, have had the most success with Pigeon bottles. A close friend of mine (who is a pediatric nurse) has seconded this. Even then, it can often be hard to bottle train while the breastfeeding parent is in the room, it could be worth asking a friend or family member to help out with this.
Good news, and Bad News:
Over the next month or two, you might find that your baby is becoming less time consuming. Do not be fooled, this is a local minima and nothing else. By the time your baby is crawling you’ll see the folly of your ways, and start pruning back commitments you made during this relaxation period!
I’m glad you’re having a nice time with your baby! I wish you two the best.
Just yesterday and today I’m having some success with Lansinoh bottles in the side-lying position. Fingers crossed the improvement persists :D
Agreed about pram vs. carrier.