Now that Kirstin has reached the one year mark, I looked back to some of the advice that I have gotten and that worked for me (or should I say worked for her! =D). It might worked for you too (or your babies)! So, here they are:
Ease an aching tummy
When Kirstin had a terrible gas, I can tell it by the look on her face, the way it turns red and from the sound of her cry. I have read that I should rub her belly counterclockwise and then gently push her knees back toward her ears. That was awesome because as soon as those knees went back, she was able to get rid of that gas and return to being a happy baby!
Lull an infant to sleep
When Kirstin was an infant, she likes to sleep! She would sleep and sleep and sleep all day especially when she's in my arms but she wakes up the minute I put her to her crib. I have read that placing my hand on the baby's chest after laying her down will do the trick. The warmth feels like your body, and then you can slowly pull it away. Also, I read that since their sense of smell was the strongest at this age, you shouldn't wash their beddings regularly. You wash it every 2 months so they get used to the smell and find comfort in it. Just make sure the baby did not pee on it or anything! Haha!
Soothe a teething infant
When Kirstin was teething, I had a hard time figuring out what teething ring would work for her. Some of them are hard, some has a weird texture and Kirstin wouldn't even want to bite it. A friend advised me to give her a fruit sucker! It's netted so you can put a juicy fruit inside and when she bites it, all she can get is the juice. So, it's like hitting two birds with one stone! She's getting nutrition from the fruit and at the same time, it relieves her pain from teething! But at night when she's on her crib already, you can't use this as a teether since it will be messy. The other trick I learned is to wet a washcloth corner, scrunch it into a point, and then freeze. She loves it too! She loves chewing on washcloths, and this way they're not too cold for her to hold.
And the best advice I got is...
Feel great about the job you're doing! Your baby knows only you. She's not comparing you to other moms. You are fabulous to her! As long as she's diapered, fed, cuddled, and loved, you are doing everything right!
When Kirstin had a terrible gas, I can tell it by the look on her face, the way it turns red and from the sound of her cry. I have read that I should rub her belly counterclockwise and then gently push her knees back toward her ears. That was awesome because as soon as those knees went back, she was able to get rid of that gas and return to being a happy baby!
Lull an infant to sleep
When Kirstin was an infant, she likes to sleep! She would sleep and sleep and sleep all day especially when she's in my arms but she wakes up the minute I put her to her crib. I have read that placing my hand on the baby's chest after laying her down will do the trick. The warmth feels like your body, and then you can slowly pull it away. Also, I read that since their sense of smell was the strongest at this age, you shouldn't wash their beddings regularly. You wash it every 2 months so they get used to the smell and find comfort in it. Just make sure the baby did not pee on it or anything! Haha!
Soothe a teething infant
When Kirstin was teething, I had a hard time figuring out what teething ring would work for her. Some of them are hard, some has a weird texture and Kirstin wouldn't even want to bite it. A friend advised me to give her a fruit sucker! It's netted so you can put a juicy fruit inside and when she bites it, all she can get is the juice. So, it's like hitting two birds with one stone! She's getting nutrition from the fruit and at the same time, it relieves her pain from teething! But at night when she's on her crib already, you can't use this as a teether since it will be messy. The other trick I learned is to wet a washcloth corner, scrunch it into a point, and then freeze. She loves it too! She loves chewing on washcloths, and this way they're not too cold for her to hold.
And the best advice I got is...
Feel great about the job you're doing! Your baby knows only you. She's not comparing you to other moms. You are fabulous to her! As long as she's diapered, fed, cuddled, and loved, you are doing everything right!
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