Did previous generations do this??

I saw a post this morning of a mom asking about when everyone started allowing their children to watch Ms. Rachel for the educational/language development benefit of it. For parents wanting to avoid screen time but are interested in Ms. Rachel’s SLP approach, this is what I started doing with our 10 month old.

Essentially, we listen to the audio of her videos and I play/act out the activities or sometimes I will let her passively listen and I will sing/talk along to the audio. I started by having the YouTube videos on our TV and covering the screen with a blanket but now have been able to rip the MP3s and add them to our Yoto Player. Basically, I am the Ms Rachel; I have memorized the script and the ASL/actions from watching the videos and I perform for my baby.

Our favourite videos are “Baby Learning” and “Baby Learning 2”. I really like that these videos highlight:

First words such as mama, dada, milk, help, more, etc.
Basic sign language and gestures
Body parts
Animal sounds
Opposites (fast/slow, on/off)
Getting dressed

I also really enjoy some of the “song only” videos with letters and numbers because I think that type of repetition is important:
Phonics Song
ABCs
Counting to 20

There are so many songs/phrases we use in our day to day from Ms. Rachel! For example:
Petting our dog - “we are gentle with our pets”
Going in the elevator - “we take the elevator up and down”
Dropped something - “uh oh I dropped my toy”
Putting on clothes- “baby put your pants on”

Since I started doing this, I’ve noticed my baby has been able to do certain actions to the audio such as shake her head “no” and “waving”; hoping she will start using some sign language soon!

Has anyone else done something similar and did they find it helped curb screen time?

Are there any good resources for this? I am 14 months pp and were thinking about trying for a second after 18 months pp. I feel like pregnancy + me still breastfeeding must be draining my body. And ill admit I have not been eating as well as I would like to (little guy still doesnt sleep through the night, so im tired lol). I also have yet to get back into regular exercise, other than walking. I do still take a prenatal, but I'm wondering if there are some more nutrient dense foods I should try to start eating. What sort of nutrition would you focus on?

Mums, did your personal style change during pregnancy and postpartrum?

1. I've been thinking about how motherhood changes not just our bodies, but also the way we dress. When you were going out for brunch, playdates, meeting friends, or even just having a day out for yourself, did you feel happy with what you wore? I know that some mums are comfortable wearing loose clothes but I really felt like myself again once I started wearing clothes that fit me and my current size.

2. I also experienced frustration accumulating so many outfits from postpartum, pregnancy, breastfeeding, pre-pregnancy. At one point I had clothes in size M to XL to XL didn’t even fit so I had to buy from another brand. The size on the label was also triggering.

I’ve been thinking about how much our bodies change during motherhood. I was constantly having to buy new bras, undies, tops, pants, and more as my size kept changing.

I’m curious about your experiences.

My son is 10 months old. He's great baby, eats well, sleeps well at night. But even so, I don't really feel like myself anymore because he needs so much from me. I used to spend my evenings gaming or going to the gym. Now i come home, play with him, wash bottles, and get him to sleep. Sometimes I'll start a game and barely get any time in before he starts crying.
I'm starting to dread hearing the baby monitor. Sometimes that comfyer screen lights up and I already know I probably won't get to play that night because I need to go settle him.
Nights are my wife's time to rest.
One time he started crying, and my first reaction was annoyance instead of rushing to see what was wrong. I love my son, and I feel guilty for even feeling that way. I want to make time for things I enjoy, but it's hard to find the energy. I hope some of you can relate. I'm just looking for a little support.

I'm looking for stuff animals that don't have polyester or something similar inside but instead maybe cotton/wool/cherry pits etc. I've gotten one or two things for tiny babies from Fehn's Natur line, and a monkey from Effie but my oldest loves stuffed animals and basically wants every weird synthetic one we come across but I really don't want him cuddling them or chewing on them. So I'm looking for brand recommendations!

Anyone have the version that changes into a little table? Happy with it? Wondering if my toddler will have trouble getting in and out of the bench when it’s in table form.

Does anyone know of any plastic-free or low-tox play mats or rugs? Replacing the carpet isn’t an option right now

my youngest is 8 months and i stopped the prenatals a while back but i still feel completely tapped out by mid morning. everyone says eat liver for the iron but i cannot get it down, ive tried hiding it in meatballs and still gag every time. for the mamas a bit past this, what actually helped you rebuild once you werent pregnant or nursing round the clock anymore​

Our baby is about to start walking independently (9 months). She’s been walking on one hand for the past three weeks (including stairs?!?!) already. Definitely wasn’t prepared for that lol

The thing is that we live in California and are traveling to NYC and the Midwest for all upcoming holidays for a total of four weeks. It’ll be colder than ever for her and she most likely wants to do some walking. I know flexible shoes are important for early walkers but I honestly don’t know where to get winter boots that are warm (hopefully weather proof and fine for snow) and good for development. Any recommendations?

My 18-month-old sucks his thumb all night. His thumb is now red, raw, and has a callus. He figured out how to remove the thumb guard we tried.
Are bitter nail polishes safe for toddlers this age, or is there something else that works?

Thanks!

Has anyone used? Saw a recommendation on this sub when I searched from a year ago but haven’t seen much since.

Seems like the perfect solution for my toddler who likes my hydroflask straw, since Ello straw can be hidden but I’m wondering about cleaning/if it gets moldy.

Alternatively, are people buying one handle cups, no handle cups (and maybe a silicone handle slip on)? She likes to grab her cup and drink with one hand at the table so having a handle seems more convenient.

Anyway, thanks for any comments about the Ello kids tumbler if you have it!

ETA: this is NOT about a first toddler cup. She’s been through the “resistant/leak proof” straw phase, she just doesn’t like them anymore and enjoys the non resistant straws.

hello!

i gave birth 7weeks ago to a baby at 36+2 to a 5.2 pound baby and he is now almost almost 10 pounds.

i am currently combo feeding with enfamil neuropro RTF but will be switching from enfamil due to it having corn syrup solids once baby hits 2 months.

currently i am debating between kendamil organic, kendamil classic and hipp durch combiotic once i switch to powder (am going to wean off completely before switching formulas).

I would like people's experiences if theyve tried these formulas, especially for a gassy baby that has reflux every feed but is otherwise a happy spitter.