05-01-2004, 05:55 PM
I don't know what swaddling is but I used to wrap all my babies up nice and snug in receiving blanket....arms in. I think it makes them feel secure, is that the same thing?
Well I don't believe in letting babies cry it out. Never left any of my 3 to cry for any length of time and they were fine. Babies need physical contact to thrive, especially skin to skin. I was encouraged by the hospital to do Kangaroo Care with my prem as studies show that they gain weight quicker and are much more content. Squeaky do what works for you when she's older but please don't leave a 2week old to cry for any length of time. It could cause more wind and shame she's still so tiny.
Lastly, remember that it is very distressing for a mother to hear her baby crying. It is mostly a hormonal thing. Don't forget that she has only just given birth. Its her mothering instincts.
But well done and good luck to both of you, sounds like you're doing a marvelous job. Let us know how things progress with li'l one
Well I don't believe in letting babies cry it out. Never left any of my 3 to cry for any length of time and they were fine. Babies need physical contact to thrive, especially skin to skin. I was encouraged by the hospital to do Kangaroo Care with my prem as studies show that they gain weight quicker and are much more content. Squeaky do what works for you when she's older but please don't leave a 2week old to cry for any length of time. It could cause more wind and shame she's still so tiny.
Lastly, remember that it is very distressing for a mother to hear her baby crying. It is mostly a hormonal thing. Don't forget that she has only just given birth. Its her mothering instincts.
But well done and good luck to both of you, sounds like you're doing a marvelous job. Let us know how things progress with li'l one