Does anyone else feel that being a modern day parent is the
most vicious job going? I feel like It is impossible to do what you think is
best without someone shouting/ putting you down, and saying in some way or another
you are damaging your child.
Firstly, you should never use formula it is the devils juice. It is the lazy method. ---- but don’t breastfeed
as the father and other family members cannot bond…. also put those god damn
boobies away you slut.
Secondly, if you keep picking that baby up you will make a
rod of your own back……. But do not let her cry she sounds distressed so pick
her up, hold on a minute, put her back down.
Thirdly, let her have tummy time it helps with head control,
but not for too long as it may hurt her tummy. But don’t let her lay on her
back as she may get flat head syndrome.
Fourthly, If she doesn’t settle with anyone else why not try
a sling that way she’s close to you…. hold on don’t buy a sling you have a
perfect pram travel system there that isn’t getting used.
Fifthly, you are tired …. put porridge in her bottle, start
weaning her. She is not six months her tummy is too fragile.....Do not winge then....i wasnt complaining.
Sixthly, then there is food, no food before six months, as
their tummies are not ready. Baby led weaning as it is at her own pace…. but it’s
too messy and she may not be getting enough so I would spoon feed her …. if you
spoon feed her then she will learn to swallow before chewing increasing the
risk of choking.
Seventhly, Sleeping arrangements? I know right? Do not let
the baby sleep in her own room, but also do not share a bedroom. Do not bed
share even if you do follow the strict guidelines…… even if that does mean
getting up 509475843 times a night to settle her.
Ninthly, let your baby sleep wherever they feel comfortable……Do
not let your child sleep in the car seat or bouncer as it can block their
airways. Do not buy door swings, bouncer or walkers as they can damage your child’s
pelvic, hips and legs.
Tenthly, But that nursery bedding set it is gorgeous and a 5
piece set... don’t use the bumper though as it could suffocate your child….tie
really tight…..still don’t use it as it can still suffocate your child without
falling off or becoming loose.
Eleventh, Tv Time, it gives you free time to quickly clean
the pots…. not too long as it can damage cells in the child’s brain, turn his
eyes square and make it more of a challenge to get them to go to sleep……XXX
many hours won’t harm him…… it can damage his imagination.
Lastly, you need time
for yourself…. but do not go out nightclubbing as then you are bad parent.
Obviously the above is exaggerated and I hold my own opinions.
If I come across someone that does not share my opinion or suggests something
different I do my research …. Factual research. If it comes up short, then I politely
suggest them researching. What does not
help is first time parents rely on professionals for guidance, and information
is never kept up to date, with them whether they are stuck in the old ways or
just refuse.... the most common defence comment I see a lot is ‘it did not do
me any harm’…..no disrespect that was a long time ago. Science has advanced,
they are more accurate. Also not so long ago homosexual relationship was deemed
to be mentally ill and devil acts……never mind child abuse was deemed to be ok (although
arguably majority of the population still thinks this is ok!)
So instead of putting other parent down. Be nice, support
and help each other. If another parent seems to be confused ask them to
research and if they can’t for some unknown reason offer to send them links to
read…..factual links. Hell I’ll put my hand up, my parenting methods have
completely hanged from when I had first daughter to my first son. I am not
shamed, I knew no better and if it wasn’t for a lovely gentle momma I wouldn’t have
even thought to research.
Much Love, Jordan-Leigh (a young momma trying her best)
