It’s been an interesting first three weeks so far. Baby O is such a great baby. I feel so blessed. For the most part, he’s pretty easy to figure out. He only cries when he’s hungry, needs to be changed, or is just uncomfortable.
Breastfeeding has been providing him with added comfort, in addition to nutrition.
My husband said the other day, “I think he’s playing us already.”
Basically, Baby O loves to be held. But, holding him all day is impossible. Rather than have this little nugget play us for fools, I try my best not to always carry him every where. Otherwise I’d get nothing done.
I’ve come up with a routine that’s been working like a charm so far. I’d nurse and burp him, then hold him for a little while. Once he’s down for the count, I lay him down where his head is elevated to prevent reflux.
His bassinet and bouncy chair do the job well. But lately he’s been enjoying lounging in his Lalalounger. It’s like a big oversized pillow that’s placed on the floor. When he’s done nursing, he’s usually fast asleep. Once I set him down in the Lalalounger, I can get stuff done around the house while keeping a close eye on him.
It’s also big enough to hold both kids. As you can see, Princess loves it too!
The only small obstacle is finding a spot for it. If you have a small living space, it could be challenging. Storing it away could be tricking too. I’ve been able to designate a place for it, so I don’t have to worry about folding it up and putting it away just yet.
If you do decide to get one, I would definitely recommend buying a slip cover. It’s makes cleaning a snap. That way if the baby spits up, you won’t have to worry about having a oversized dirty pillow sitting in the room.
How do you avoid holding your little one all the time?
I carried my babies a lot. But when i didn’t, I had a similar padded blanket like you have, as well, as a carrier to carry the baby on my back. I could still get stuff done, and they were close to me. It worked better than the front carriers b/c I had free use of my arms & could do stuff like cook & clean without worrying about splashing stuff on baby.
Enjoy – your children are beautiful.