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I am currently 7 months pregnant and have a 2 year old. I am a little nervous about breastfeeding my infant because my 2 year old is so demanding and cranky at times. Any suggestions on how to breast feed one baby and still take care of a toddler?
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you learn :). With my first I always breastfed sitting or side lying with a pillow for support. With my second I quickly learned how to breastfeed with baby in the crook of one arm while chasing my 16 month old ;). Its just something you adapt to. It also helps to have a comlpetly child proof room with toys and an activity set up for your older child so hopefully you can sit to feed your youngest without worry or having to chase. Reading a book to my oldest while nursing my little one also worked out well. Slings are also invaluable. Just make sure you wear them right. Best of luck! I love my two being so close and wouldn't have it any other way.
you learn :). With my first I always breastfed sitting or side lying with a pillow for support. With my second I quickly learned how to breastfeed with baby in the crook of one arm while chasing my 16 month old ;). Its just something you adapt to. It also helps to have a comlpetly child proof room with toys and an activity set up for your older child so hopefully you can sit to feed your youngest without worry or having to chase. Reading a book to my oldest while nursing my little one also worked out well. Slings are also invaluable. Just make sure you wear them right. Best of luck! I love my two being so close and wouldn't have it any other way.
How to give your baby a well-rounded life right from the start? What should be a part of it?
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I've heard all about "Mommy & Me" play-dates, swimming with infants, etc. Basically, I want my future child to have the best childhood I can give them. What should I get them involved in and at what ages? Does anyone have a detailed kid-raising manuscript about their experiences, regrets, etc?
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This is from the child's perspective.
I had an absolutely wonderful childhood. The key to this was my beautiful mother who knew just what to do the entire seventeen years of my life. The most important things from my experience:
-Be genuinely interested in your child's life. Develop that confidentiality, almost like you were the big sister and not the mum. This will ensure an honest relationship, and in turn a more loving one.
-FUN! A sense of fun is the most important part of childhood, as it develops a child's imagination. This doesn't mean necessarily buying them lots of toys, it could just mean having an amazing playground in your backyard, letting them climb trees (little scrapes aren't worth saying no), giving them green cordial, anything! Be imaginative.
-Don't put pressure on them to perform from a young age. Always support them in any of their endeavors. But remember, be honest. If you think something's a bad idea, tell them diplomatically.
-Nurture their talents! Your child is an awesome dancer? Put him into ballet classes! Make sure there is one extracurricular activity after school, that your child does at least once a week. This develops a sense of identity in your child, knowing that they are good at something.
-Don't fight with your partner in front of your child. The only thing that would have made my childhood better would be that I never saw my mum and dad fight. It has a really scarring effect, and can make the child feel split in half. If you are experiencing trouble with your partner, make sure you argue only when the child is not around i.e. at school. Always keep a pleasant atmosphere in the house.
-Teach your child to read at a very early age. This is very important.
- Be involved in your child's social life from a young age. Host slumber parties, allow friends to come over and encourage your child to have an outgoing, friendly personality!
-Ultimately, bring your child up with Christian values. That is; be kind to others, nurture your spirituality.
-Keep your child close to nature, don't buy her/him thousands of video games, let the child play and explore in nature. This is really important, with the constant advancement of technology in mind.
Best of luck!
xx
This is from the child's perspective.
I had an absolutely wonderful childhood. The key to this was my beautiful mother who knew just what to do the entire seventeen years of my life. The most important things from my experience:
-Be genuinely interested in your child's life. Develop that confidentiality, almost like you were the big sister and not the mum. This will ensure an honest relationship, and in turn a more loving one.
-FUN! A sense of fun is the most important part of childhood, as it develops a child's imagination. This doesn't mean necessarily buying them lots of toys, it could just mean having an amazing playground in your backyard, letting them climb trees (little scrapes aren't worth saying no), giving them green cordial, anything! Be imaginative.
-Don't put pressure on them to perform from a young age. Always support them in any of their endeavors. But remember, be honest. If you think something's a bad idea, tell them diplomatically.
-Nurture their talents! Your child is an awesome dancer? Put him into ballet classes! Make sure there is one extracurricular activity after school, that your child does at least once a week. This develops a sense of identity in your child, knowing that they are good at something.
-Don't fight with your partner in front of your child. The only thing that would have made my childhood better would be that I never saw my mum and dad fight. It has a really scarring effect, and can make the child feel split in half. If you are experiencing trouble with your partner, make sure you argue only when the child is not around i.e. at school. Always keep a pleasant atmosphere in the house.
-Teach your child to read at a very early age. This is very important.
- Be involved in your child's social life from a young age. Host slumber parties, allow friends to come over and encourage your child to have an outgoing, friendly personality!
-Ultimately, bring your child up with Christian values. That is; be kind to others, nurture your spirituality.
-Keep your child close to nature, don't buy her/him thousands of video games, let the child play and explore in nature. This is really important, with the constant advancement of technology in mind.
Best of luck!
xx
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