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My baby is 4 months old and likes to be hold in our arms facing forward to see what is happening around her. Can this cause issues as well? I am worried now. Thank you for all the helpful videos.
Incredible insight on the importance of correct baby-wearing to prevent hip development issues. Many first-time parents might be surprised to learn about the 'M' position and its role in healthy hip joint formation. This video serves as a valuable resource, highlighting the significance of informed parenting choices. A must-watch for all new parents looking to support their baby's development.
Regarding hip displacement, I use a wrap like item to hold my child and keep him legs tucked in together inside the wrap. Would that cause hip displacement?
After 3 kids who all didnt crawl without help and walked super late, i feel like this is the missing piece. I will be conscious of limiting container use with #4 coming soon. Thank you so much!
How old’s your wee one? She (Emma Hubbard) has some links to developmental milestones that may help if you’d rather not say on here 👍🏼 do you have access to a medical professional if you’re concerned?
@@rayofsunshineish he's 2 now and needed physical therapy to get to his milestones. He just graduated early intervention. My other 2 walked at the same time, just without professional help.
Sounds like it may be genetic, did your parents share how you developed as a wee one? I’ve found my daughter in particular has been very similar to me ❤ and sounds like you’re super switched on btw, your kiddies are lucky to have you
your channel has changed my life! first time mom w a 5 month old i watched so many of ur videos while i was pregnant her pediatrician always says how advanced she is thank you for all your tips and advice! truly does work cant wait to see how far she comes in the next few months
my son was only in a “container” for my 10 min showers, and quick errands. the rest of his awake time was spent on the floor… he’s been crawling since 5 months and confidently walking since 10.5 months!
@@user-me2bc2zd8qin my case, exfoliating gloves helped me w lathering and such. made the showers quicker lol. then using a wash rag afterwards and about 10-15 mins all done.
You’re watching great videos like this, seeking to be the best mom you possibly can. You’re doing great. I’m sorry you don’t have your mother around. I’m not sure where you live, and it might sound clichè, but there are good “mommy & me” groups in most places where you can meet with other new moms, have your babies meet, in discuss the trials & tribulations of motherhood together in a relatively shame-free environment. Blessing to you both ❤
so glad you took the time to research online for tips and support! you will do great. You can get infant care training at the hospital you gave birth to your baby , and or you can ask your primary care physician for infant care classes that are free or something your medical insurance will cover. You can also ask your doctor about any mother support groups offered in your area or online. Those are good starting places to network from there. Back in the mid 1990's in my teens I did not have a mother either. well worse than that i had a mother in law that was evil and attempted to hijack my newborns and i did not have a mother who loved me to turn to for protection, guidance, support, love, you name it. the woman and her husband who adopted me when i was soon to turn 4 , they later told me out of the blue they hated me and wished they never adopted me, not to mention their other daughter they had adopted before i came along played a huge role in their hatred towards me, she was evil and wanted me gone so she would often make up things they would believe her about. So anyway, I would have loved to have had internet back then but at my age now and my children are all grown up, they are healthy and far more successful than i was back then. if i can do it , you certainly can as well! You are a good mom and you will have so much fun being a mom throughout your life time. Cheers
So, I never restricted my sons movements from birth per your advice in previous videos. When he was awake, I would put him on the floor on a play mat and did lots of tummy time. His pushchair was a bassinet type, so he would still be able to move about while being on his back. From two months he was able to slowly push himself towards. At 4 months, he was sitting up. At 5 months, he was pushing crawling backwards. At 6 months, he was crawling properly on his hands and knees and had learned to stand. So I definitely agree with the advice.
I started tummy time a week after my baby was born and she met all her milestones early or right on time. I will say you can do tummy time on your chest when they are new borns and it’s just as helpful
Exactly the same result, except we use infant seat for strolling around. Shes 7 months and pulls herself up to standing. I don’t know about u but at first i was worried about the amount of movement but now I believe she is/was just working out those little muscles before game day… and then bam she’s cruising today.
@@andrestrindadefrom day 1 on my stomach, and only a minute or two from 6 weeks. He's always been able to lift his head up. I also used a nursing pillow for his tummy time. A mirror and black and white books for him to look at.
@andrestrindade I started from birth. And but him the floor at 4 weeks. Tummy time can be from your chest which I did. Once hid belly button healed I would give him a few minutes on his stomach until he could hold his head up. By 2 months he rolled over, Seat with assistance at 4, unassisted at 5 Crawled 5.5, stood up at 6, cruised at 7 and walked at 8. All to say I let him run free and help me when he was stuck to teach him.
This is so informative,, my 4 month old son actually dislikes being in a swing or chair for too long which is great plus I love to see him wiggle around 😊
Me and my brothers jumping out the gym and all standing above 6 ft but we might’ve been anomalies cause the bouncer was our favorite past time (our Mom and Dad even came up with a song about jumping cause of it) seen so much film of it on VHS but I am going to be mindful of this advice with my newborn thank you
I needed to see the one about container hopping. With a 2,5 year old brother who is always on the move and wants to go places, I place my baby in various containers often without thinking to keep him safe or to be able to take him with me as I do stuff with toddler. I'll definitely try to be more mindful of the importance of floor time from now on.
@@JuliaClarke-StHillwell a two month old doesn’t want to be alone. Independence isn’t something a baby that young needs. My baby is 11 weeks old and is always being held by me and has constant contact. I am able to let him play by himself for short durations of time, but he still cries out when he wants me back. And of course I go grab him and bring him to where I’m at. Babies don’t need to be able to be on their own at such a young age. They need their mom or dad and they need to know that we’ll be there when they cry. It’s good to let them play and sleep alone when they want to though. But independence is something you work towards as they age.
Once I heard a doctor saying that a baby develops on the floor. I always kept my baby as much as possible on the floor. I don’t know if it’s related but he started to walk at 9.5 months. Edited to say I followed other tips from dr Emma like keeping baby barefoot at home for playtime and not teaching him to walk holding his hands. Also, this is only my experience and every baby is different.
Congratulations for walking so early! But, as someone with a child care and development degree, its okay for a child to learn to walk later. Its all about overall development. Some will learn later. But putting an emphasis on activities is the best way to set your child up for a good start.
I was actually told by a doc in emergency department to let my 2 month old sleep in her car seat or chair at night because she was very congested with a respiratory virus. I didn't take the advice though. I just stayed awake most of the night to hold her while she slept.
thats shocking the only reason i can think why he might suggest this is its a more up right possition and mucus or congestion will be less likely to clog airways. I would not follow that advice as i think concern of aphxyation is more likely (sorry for spelling).
That's a very normal advice. My whole relatives are going through a very heave cold right now. It started with our toddler who had to sleep like that, then his little brother (who got the same advice) and then i got sick as well. I was basically sleeping in a sitting position. It helped us all and we all did this before
My kids were in a bouncer and car seat a lot. None of them had any issues and were athletic and active. I remember getting advice to put them in a seat aftet feeding to prevent reflux and spit up. I have triplet grandbabies now and we are just learning about this 😮 the triplets are preemie boys born 2 months early. They are almost 2 months now and their due date is the 29th of this month. 2 of them are already rolling. They wiggle and squirm constantly and we are avoiding seats.
@@aliciareese6395 doesn't anyone use a playpen anymore, instead of all these "contsiners" ? I think a playpen is much safer than the floor with the same benefits .
Fantastic video and a must-watch for all new parents! The emphasis on minimizing 'container hopping' and encouraging floor play provides an essential foundation for healthy development. It's incredible how simple changes in our daily routines can significantly enhance our baby's physical and cognitive growth. I'd like to add a point about the importance of 'tummy time' for newborns, which complements the video's message wonderfully. Tummy time, when a baby is awake and supervised, is crucial for developing neck and shoulder muscles, improving motor skills, and preventing flat spots on the back of the head. Starting tummy time early, even for just a few minutes a day, and gradually increasing the duration can make a big difference in your baby's development. Additionally, engaging with your baby through face-to-face interaction, talking, singing, and reading during floor play can greatly boost cognitive and emotional development. These interactions not only strengthen your bond with your baby but also support language development and social skills. Thank you for sharing such invaluable insights and practical tips. Your guidance helps us create a nurturing environment that supports our little ones' growth and well-being.
@dandriabarnett7980 You can sit or lay down on the floor right in front of or next to them. You can also place them on the floor right by where you are sitting in a chair/ on the couch so they can still hear you talking, singing or reading to them. And of course, you can hold them for some face to face bonding time separate from their floor play time. 😊
This is good general advice, but I think people can take it the wrong way. Reaching baby milestones is not a race, and no one but you will remember if they rolled at 2 months or 4. As long as you don't do anything egregious or unsafe, it's totally fine to let your baby develop at his/her own pace. We did tummy time every wake period since day #1 (at our pediatrician's advice) and pretty much did everything that this video suggested. He hit all his motor milestones exactly at the median or a bit later: rolling back to front at 4.5m, sitting at 6.5m, crawling/cruising at 9m, walking at 14m. I think a lot is temperament: he's just very cautious and risk-averse (so are his parents).
We definitely don’t want to rush milestones in general, but I think the longer a baby crawls, the better that is for their development. I think that might be the point of her argument.
Yup, I agree oth all the advice in this video! Our babies (our oldest and our now second) so/did lots of floor playtime! Our oldest was walking just before 9 months of age, and was early to lots of physical and developmental milestones which was a blessing from the Lord ❤️🙏🏼 Glory and praise be to God on how well she has and is still doing ❤️ our second is right on track for everything she need to be doing and loves to play on the floor, she definitely hates any “container” like a swing or her car seat and her bassinet when she was in it (we swapped her to the crib but she doesn’t like being apart from me when she sleeps…)
My baby have torticollis and she presented signs at 3 months. She is with a Physical Therapist and Chiropractor. Both of these specialist recommends the football hold. They said it’s the #1 recommended hold.
This is super informative! Especially the sections on container hopping and positional plagiocephaly. I've shared your channel before with new parents because the information you share is really helpful, but I'd love to share it with my newsletter subscribers in the near future.🙂
Great video. I don't have kids, but I have friends who do. I've never thought about any of these things. Some are counterintuitive, so easy not notice, but make a lot of sense once you lay it out.
this is great, but what if your little one hates floor time? my 4 month old screams and gets super unhappy if i put him on the floor. i dont want to leave him to cry and scream for even a little bit. he loves his swing and almost everytime it calms him down if hes crying.
Does anyones 6 month old hate tummy time??? My baby cries into the floor and stops trying to move? She hasn’t rolled on her own yet and i feel i give her lots of tummy and back time. She meets the milestones of ;tracking ,grabbing stuff, responding to her name, laughs, and makes eye contact and grabs toes and rocks side to side etc. but she wont roll, help!
My lil is 5 months and disliked tummy time. I started rolling him over and back as a fun activity. Sometimes I would lay him on his belly and coax him to lift his head for 2 mins and slowly increased over time or when he gets very fussy. His doc recommended Pt and after the first appt I noticed an increased difference- he dos not dislike it as much especially now that he can roll over from tummy to back. He started now rolling from back to tummy. Also seeing another baby do it and get round I think encouraged him.
I would start his tummy time when he woke up in the morning- to limit spit up and plus he is more complacent since he is still waking up. I would do a lil morning stretch to get him started when he was on his back. It also helped relieve any excess gas, then rolled him over. Then I imitate the movement or motion I wanted him to try. He would look at me like “silly mommy” or sometimes actually try to mimic me for a few minutes before he is like I’m over it and ready to eat. I would do this after every nap time and a bit before he goes to bed- 3-5 times a day. Starting at 2 mins and then try to work it up to 5 mins. He would mainly last 2 mins and the.n start to fuss. But I learned a lot at P.T and using the Kinedu app has very useful activities that ranges and some are just 5 mins. It is pricey but it’s annual and has helped me a lot. Especially since I can’t afford a lot of gadgets or toys.
My 5 months plus baby rolls over her tummy on her own,stays in that position for upto 5mins before she tries to get up. She gets up on her feet when you hold both hands.
My son had torticollis and required physical therapy. Would highly recommend being intentional about helping baby use the sides they don’t naturally lay on
I've seen the advice of placing toys, books or even yourself on the opposite side of their head tilt to encourage them to look in that direction. I thought it was super smart!
Please don't give screens to kids. Virtual autism is a real thing. My son doesn't qualify for autism but he has no eye contact, little attention and langauge delay.
I am currently having these issues with my two year old daughter😢😢. I had it stopped completely as she’s displaying the symptoms of autism as a result of prolonged screen time. Never again!!!
@@briserenity 🤣 I always have to show them a dated video! My firstborn started swinging from things at 6 months, by 7 months she was walking holding on to things and by 9 months she was walking pretty balanced.
I limited the use of containers with both our children. Gates are your friend and so are the play gates that create a large safe area. My boys were walking by 1 and very coordinated. Invest in a travel gate and bring it everywhere
They didn't know about correcting the torticollis when I was a baby to the point that my neck ended up tilted on one side and I had to have surgery at 2yo. Thank you for educating parents on this now!
This is a great video. I don’t believe in giving kids electronics they become hypnotized and numb! I don’t like to see it either but to each his own 🤷🏽♀️
Why didn't you add car seats to the list of things that can cause positional asphyxiation? It's so common for parents to just leave their babies in the car seats to sleep after a car journey, not realising how dangerous that is. Or not making enough brakes out of the car seat during a journey.
Agreed. My daughter almost died in a car seat and she was in there for not long, just going to the doctor. it's dangerous if you leave them in a car seat and then take them into the supermarket in that car seat or transfer to pram especially in hot weather.
I believe that's why in the baby carriers they say no front facing until 6 months because their hips are developing still. I always wondered the logic behind that, now I know. Thanks!
As a first-time mother-to-be, I have been watching your videos so much. Your channel is one of a few trustworthy sources with all the evidence-based information. I would like to ask if you can do a video on second language learning. I and my husband are not-so-fluent English speakers. How can we teach our infant or at least expose him to English at home, without hiring a native English-speaking nanny or using any 'language learning' videos? Thank you so much!!
If you live in an English speaking country, dont even worry about it. Theres no way they wont pick up the English language. School, going out, movies, TV shows etc
Thank God I’ve been doing everything right! It’s important to do researches from proper channels and sites before baby planning or if accidental pregnancy happens to research before baby arrives😉 I’m a mom of 5 Smart, thoughtful and strong and healthy kids😊 remember they are gifts from God and it’s our responsibility to make sure they grow up happy and healthy! Let’s keep on keeping on it’ll be worth it😊
My son didnt have a portable carseat and he hated strollers. I wore him only a few hours a day, and we mostly carried him around with just our arms and he had lots of floor time. He walked at 9 months so maybe that helped.
For the most part, I agree. But for disabled parents, a rocker might be the only way to rock the baby at all, if that is what comforts them, and a wrap or indoor stroller could be the only way to safely get baby from room to room. We will need these with our baby, but she will still be getting plenty of floor, tummy, and proper play time ❤
I think the point was don't let the baby sleep in the rocker if you want them to be able to suffocate and don't keep your kids trapped if you want their muscles to develop
My second son 3 month old loves floor play .. whenever I find him unsettling I put him on floor he plays and rolls from back to stomach .. now he is trying to roll from stomach to back but still couldn’t .,,
I always just placed him on his mat, gave him a lot of space so he at 7 months is rolling, sitting, almost crawling...he moves SO MUCH! reaches for everything and basically goes anywhere he wants, we have only used his baby swing for short periods of time and on very specific moments, i always took care of switching him each week on his basinet so he would turn to look at me, like i didn't know this things were important, but kinda seemed to make sense to do them this way on instict...
@30251 as long as you are doing tummy time multiple times a day their good to go, tummy time can be done on the floor or mat or even your chest but should never be left unattended due to the fact that they can't roll and could go straight face down and suffocate. Essentially don't put them in a fixed position container for extended amount of time, use them to get a chore done or use the restroom. Then for all other times ether be holding the baby or lay them on their backs so they can wiggle and move.
@@30251also tummy time ends when they start not being able to lift their heads, early on it ends in a few minutes as time goes by they go for about 15 minutes
SOS - ADVICE PLS My 12week old baby (3months on the 21st of April) is said to be advanced. She was holding her head up without a wobble for long periods since she was about 3wks, is highly alert, and can keep focus on her eyes 4w, rolls to tummy and back since around 8-9wks, laughs, sleeps through the night etc. However, I cant do to much to make sure she stays ahead.. bc I need back surgery. Im basically disabled and am in constant intense, paralyzing pain so all we do is sit in the swing, cuddle in the bed, watch tv, i read to her and do flash cards, and do postive conformations and I hold her OFTEN. What is some things I can do to make sure im not stunting her growth? I just really wish I could do more, wish I could go out for walks and or be able to move around with her. Im also basically a single mother so I have no one else to help fill my slack till I get surgery. Give me ideas on what i should do ??
Set up a mat and let her move freely. Also you can clear the bed and let her move around just make sure the bed is against the wall and you’re on the side that isn’t against the wall .
Your baby will be fine. Relax and enjoy your little one; focus on healing. Babies are resilient and in the long term It’s not going to make THAT much of a differance if at all in your child’s life.
Thank you guys!! She's 4 months, 5 months on the 21st! She's still doing amazing and I get my surgery next month I can't waitttt. 🥰 Then I can finally do all the motherly things I been unable to do. 🥹
Just jumping in here about screen time and to see what other mothers think. I’m a 90’s kid who was glued to the 📺. Grew up on loads of old school shows etc. Fast forward to today, we have phones and iPads that are pretty much on-the-go screens that are much more closer to the face and provide on-demand entertainment. None of that, wait until the next episode or worse, none of being able to choose what show came up next. Granted that screen time isn’t inherently bad and can be used as a tool, is it safe to say that the issue is how quickly or fast these kiddies shows are? Like the amount of frames changing per minute must be record breaking with fast moving scenes, colours, text etc.?? Our shows back then were SUPER slow in movement in comparison and not as vibrant maybe 🤔
@EmmaHubbard what would be your advice regarding containers/floor time for acid reflux babies? My LO is just 3 months (not adjusted, born at 37+2) and we can barely keep him horizontal for 15/20 minutes at a time without him getting very upset despite his medicine. I was told to just always wear him in a sling or elevate his head but am concerned this is affecting his development as he doesnt roll much or get nuch tumny time, especially as he feeds every 2 hrs still so almost always has 'just eaten'. Is there anyway you would suggest to aid the same development without triggering his reflux?
I didnt walk till i was almost 2 because my mother always had me in a high chair to keep me from moving around. My daughter startrd walking alone without assistance after her first birthday. I made sure to always be actuvw with her. Taking her to the park everyday and staying active indoors with her ladder.
I was told by the first or second pediatrician that saw my daughter to massage her slightly tighter muscle every day. I tried it once and her cry hurt my heart so bad, i didn't touch again and her neck was perfectly fine within a few days. She just had her head turned one way for a really long time before I gave birth. She was in position for birth pretty early on.
I agree with you! At the end of the day babies are not a bag of potatoes that could be moved around from point A to point B. This is recommended by Montessori philosophy where free movement from birth onwards is heavily encouraged
Thank you so much ❤ Would you please tell us why babies fall down their food? Does it mean they are full? I am really tired of cleaning. When it will be finished? My boy is 11 months old.
my son is almost 3 and sometimes he will still throw food on the floor (although rarely), but when he was about 1.5 years old things with food got much easier. don't take my advice as medical advice but as long as you still feed him breast milk\ formula you don't need to be stressed about him throwing the food away when he is done, it could be for multiple reasons- he could be full\ not like the food\ or just bored and wanting to play..at this age they are still just starting their journey with food and the best advice I have been given is to let them decide when they are finished with food and not stress about it even tho cleaning afterwards is a pain. try to make each meal time a positive experience with new things or new presentation of food, and eat with him next to him..this will help him the best way to open up to new kinds of food and also to manners and what to do or not to do...besides that brace yourself with some more patience and soon it will be rewarded!
Your videos and some i saw on tiktok before my 11 month old was born really promoted floor and tummy time and i really went for it! Yes i still use containers especially now that he is very mobile and in everything but his early days i tried to keep it to a minimum despite both grandmas had a lot to say about this haha but! He starting moving around really quick! ❤
I would like to know how you can stop this when you have other children and stuff to do in everyday life. Now I mean for me my oldest had daycare so I had to take my second with me because my husband was working. However, when I used to use a bouncer the second child would try and wriggle out of it. I think all babies are different.
How do you prevent a flat head? Tips and advice is appreciated! New girl dad! I already noticed my bubba likes her head to the right hand side so I've started balancing.
My baby is 7 months and she is not sitting up so good as yet I have to still use pillows to put her to sit up. When she is on her tummy on the floor she does not move around and she does not crawl what can I do. I am thinking about buying a sit up chair for her
The diagram you used for positional plagiocephaly is actually a picture for a more serious condition called craniosynostosis. In positional plagiocephaly the sutures would still remain open, but the image that was used showed the lamboid suture as fused, hence being cranio. It might be good to do a video at some point on paediatric issues to spread awareness like craniosynostosis, undescendend testes, tongue ties, plagiocephaly and tortocollis (repetition), breastfeeding difficulties, jaundice etc. Just a really basic introduction, not medical advice, but just a bit of information so people know about common conditions to know if they may need to seek medical attention for their kid.
id be so happy for her to do this video! I actually know a few people who's children had this condition and it went undiagnosed for a very long time because everyone told them that babies have weird heads till they are older... terrible advice
@themarieoakes yes, my baby had torticollis/flat head. I caught it at a few weeks old. Looking back I felt something was wrong when she was first born. It took many months and multiple providers for her to be correctly diagnosed and set up for PT. This set her back for many things. PT was not working after months she still couldn't turn her head. So the therapist suggested having her tongue and lip ties looked at. Again misdiagnosed many times. Finally found someone that said she had both. Had the surgery done and she finally started making progress with turning her head, and drinking a full bottle without crying.
Oh this is so true. My nephew didnt sit by himself until 8 months cuz he was always in a container. He was also a very cranky baby. Probably because he never got to burn any energy and he was bored.
I wish I had known this before! My baby is almost 5 months old and she hated tummy time, couldn't roll over yet, too. I wonder if it's too late to introduce a lot of floor play now.
Mine is 10 months old, rolling from back to front and front to back and goes backwards but not crawling yet. Sitting nicely. I just realized I did the first mistake as well. So can this be the reason he is not crawling yet? Hope it’s not too late for his development. 🥺🥺🤦🏻♀️
Good thing my baby hated bouncers, car seats and any devices that restricted her movements. Could not even use a playpen. She’s been on the floor since she started rolling at 2.5 months
Thank you for sharing your story. Please dont find me rude for asking, did your daughter ever watch anything on tv/ipad ? Theres studies to say using tablets/tv slows down speech development etc. i am always interested to learn case by case whether that has impacted the delayed speech / maybe not impacted on autism but could it contribute at all?
My daughter did see tv and iPad. She’s now 22 months old with EXTREMELY advanced speech. I interacted with her with the tv and iPad a lot of the time, but she has had advanced speech from a very young age. So, it seems that isn’t always the case. I sometimes wonder about the grey area relates to the statistics. That said, I think no screen time at all would def not be a bad thing,
Whenever my babies fell asleep in the carseat and I really didn't want to wake them up, I propped the seat to lean backwards, so I could see that the chin is not touching their neck and their backs are horizontal. I also kept them close and checked if they're breathing every few minutes. Also if they fell asleep during the car ride, I would check on their breathing on every red light, just in case.
I would caution parents against letting baby sleep in a car seat outside of the car. There have been a number of parents who have gone public with warnings about doing this because their baby died. It's just not worth it as a general rule.
We bring our baby’s play mat when we go to friend’s houses for long periods of time. Husband and I usually carry our baby when we go into places. And one of us has the Bjorn Incase we both need to be hands free for a moment.
"Container baby" - does this include swaddling? My 6 month old will not!!! sleep unless swaddled as he wakes himself up constantly and still acts like a wiggly 3/4 month old :/ idk what to do
7:32. African women carry their babies in the most efficient manner. The babies are on their backs secured with cloth sheets with their legs spread apart and their laps supported (as stated in the video). 😊
I've been container hopping my son for the last 9 months 😢 he only started rolling a month ago and I felt like something was wrong, he is wobbbily sitting up and often falls over and hasn't crawled
My baby is super active. Climbs, walks, crawls as early as 8 months. At the same time, she totally freezes if put in a container or carry her in hands. If I do not let her play on the floor in her Playpen she would not move a muscle all day.
This I agree with tummy time every day and play play when possible too, get up in their faces. That's why breastfeeding helps with the learn to turn your baby's head you have to nurse both sides.
Thank you, these are great tips! I do believe the baby is too low in your 'correct babywearing' video, which could also cause asphixiation! The M shape is important but that too!
I’m really glad you talked about positional asphyxiation, car seats are a big one for that especially now it’s common to have a clip that attaches car seats to prams. Please don’t do this unless the total amount of time for both trip there, around the store/park/whatever and back home is less than 40 mins- this isn’t a made up figure the NHS in the UK have it on their site for a reason. I live so far from stores and family that I had to purchase a “car cot” - it’s a flat lying down car seat made by maxi cosi and used that for the first 6 months of my sons life because everywhere I needed to go like stores and the GP were an hour away, family being 7 hours away. Don’t take risks with your kids ❤❤❤ You’d be horrified to know how many babies are being brought to A&E limp due to positional asphyxiation in car seats these days 😢
8:12 What angle does the head need to be where there's a risk of positional asphyxiation? It would seem in the example in the video the baby would need to work against gravity to lift his head and get his chin against the chest.
This is a very informative video but my question is what are you supposed to do? You have to sometimes put your baby in this devices, so what’s the best way to handle it to protect your child?
Good question! I'm not saying don't use them at all. You're right, they are helpful at times. Just try to make sure they aren't spending a lot of time in containers.
What about sensory processing disorder? My little girl ( 19 months ) has this and she can’t eat without visual stimulation ( tv /tablet ) it distracts her from the texture in her mouth. We have tried taking it away and using other objects she enjoys but then she refuses to eat and we ended up in hospital having her tube fed for 10 days. I guess it is different for all babies / toddlers. I wish she didn’t have to watch tv whilst eating but if it’s the only way she will eat then we have to let her. As soon as she is finished it is switched straight off. X
I do the same for my baby my baby girl is 16months she enjoys music we play only songs not cartoons or no cocomelons yet first few mouths she eats quietly then she ignores so i play some music i give her some toys then she finishes but my m says this is how she even feeds us switch on the tv give us some toys showing us cats n dogs we re hail and healthy now
I have heard tummy time is important for them to build strength in their neck to hold their head up too. I'm also going to buy an otteroo floaty that goes around their neck so my daughter can start swimming in the tub at two weeks.
what about newborns that sleep all the time? he always sleeps on his side at least but all i do is feed him and he sleeps. not a lot of time for floor time. i do let him sleep on my chest a lot so that’s tummy time
That is pretty normal for a newborn! I’ve had 2 babies (now going on 4 and the other 17 months) and newborns just eat and sleep. As your baby gets a little older his/her wake window will get longer and when baby wakes to feed he/she will stay up a little longer and then it just grows. I usually just held my newborns fed them and then held them. I would lay them in their crib for periods of time. As they wake and are awake longer that’s when I would do more tummy time and floor time!
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My baby is 4 months old and likes to be hold in our arms facing forward to see what is happening around her. Can this cause issues as well? I am worried now. Thank you for all the helpful videos.
Incredible insight on the importance of correct baby-wearing to prevent hip development issues. Many first-time parents might be surprised to learn about the 'M' position and its role in healthy hip joint formation. This video serves as a valuable resource, highlighting the significance of informed parenting choices. A must-watch for all new parents looking to support their baby's development.
Can you make a video on why toddlers store food in their mouth and if is okay ❤
My baby has developmental delay. Would this suits him?
Regarding hip displacement, I use a wrap like item to hold my child and keep him legs tucked in together inside the wrap. Would that cause hip displacement?
As a new dad (2.5 weeks!), I cannot express how amazing this TH-cam channel has been. Thank you, Emma!
Same here! My baby girl was born 16 days ago on August 1st,2024 so this is useful info!
Same here, congrats y'all!
After 3 kids who all didnt crawl without help and walked super late, i feel like this is the missing piece. I will be conscious of limiting container use with #4 coming soon. Thank you so much!
how much late ? my baby is still not walking or crawling
How old’s your wee one? She (Emma Hubbard) has some links to developmental milestones that may help if you’d rather not say on here 👍🏼 do you have access to a medical professional if you’re concerned?
@@bariharaza633 18 months
@@rayofsunshineish he's 2 now and needed physical therapy to get to his milestones. He just graduated early intervention. My other 2 walked at the same time, just without professional help.
Sounds like it may be genetic, did your parents share how you developed as a wee one? I’ve found my daughter in particular has been very similar to me ❤ and sounds like you’re super switched on btw, your kiddies are lucky to have you
Definitely. I had to start "laying" on my son at 8 months and having him struggle and push me off to build him up.
your channel has changed my life! first time mom w a 5 month old i watched so many of ur videos while i was pregnant her pediatrician always says how advanced she is thank you for all your tips and advice! truly does work cant wait to see how far she comes in the next few months
My girl is 5 months too 😊
Sounds like you were hopeless. I wonder who parented you?
What are the things you did differently
my son was only in a “container” for my 10 min showers, and quick errands. the rest of his awake time was spent on the floor… he’s been crawling since 5 months and confidently walking since 10.5 months!
Yep I alaways let my baby on the floor alot I enjoy playing we them and watching them
Honest question, how do you shower in only 10mins?!
@@user-me2bc2zd8q it's amazing what a mum of a baby can get done in 10 minutes
I shower in 5 minutes@@user-me2bc2zd8q
@@user-me2bc2zd8qin my case, exfoliating gloves helped me w lathering and such. made the showers quicker lol. then using a wash rag afterwards and about 10-15 mins all done.
I am blessed I have wonderful parents who take care of my child along with me....
As a new mom, I need all the advice I can get. I have no mom so it's really hard.
You’re doing great as long as your baby is fed, safe and unharmed ❤ I can relate because I also do not have a mom anymore
You’re watching great videos like this, seeking to be the best mom you possibly can. You’re doing great. I’m sorry you don’t have your mother around. I’m not sure where you live, and it might sound clichè, but there are good “mommy & me” groups in most places where you can meet with other new moms, have your babies meet, in discuss the trials & tribulations of motherhood together in a relatively shame-free environment. Blessing to you both ❤
so glad you took the time to research online for tips and support! you will do great. You can get infant care training at the hospital you gave birth to your baby , and or you can ask your primary care physician for infant care classes that are free or something your medical insurance will cover. You can also ask your doctor about any mother support groups offered in your area or online. Those are good starting places to network from there. Back in the mid 1990's in my teens I did not have a mother either. well worse than that i had a mother in law that was evil and attempted to hijack my newborns and i did not have a mother who loved me to turn to for protection, guidance, support, love, you name it. the woman and her husband who adopted me when i was soon to turn 4 , they later told me out of the blue they hated me and wished they never adopted me, not to mention their other daughter they had adopted before i came along played a huge role in their hatred towards me, she was evil and wanted me gone so she would often make up things they would believe her about. So anyway, I would have loved to have had internet back then but at my age now and my children are all grown up, they are healthy and far more successful than i was back then. if i can do it , you certainly can as well! You are a good mom and you will have so much fun being a mom throughout your life time. Cheers
So, I never restricted my sons movements from birth per your advice in previous videos. When he was awake, I would put him on the floor on a play mat and did lots of tummy time. His pushchair was a bassinet type, so he would still be able to move about while being on his back.
From two months he was able to slowly push himself towards. At 4 months, he was sitting up. At 5 months, he was pushing crawling backwards. At 6 months, he was crawling properly on his hands and knees and had learned to stand. So I definitely agree with the advice.
When did you start tummy time? My son is 2.5 weeks old and the doctor said I we can start the tummy time once he is 4 weeks old.
I started tummy time a week after my baby was born and she met all her milestones early or right on time. I will say you can do tummy time on your chest when they are new borns and it’s just as helpful
Exactly the same result, except we use infant seat for strolling around. Shes 7 months and pulls herself up to standing. I don’t know about u but at first i was worried about the amount of movement but now I believe she is/was just working out those little muscles before game day… and then bam she’s cruising today.
@@andrestrindadefrom day 1 on my stomach, and only a minute or two from 6 weeks. He's always been able to lift his head up. I also used a nursing pillow for his tummy time. A mirror and black and white books for him to look at.
@andrestrindade I started from birth. And but him the floor at 4 weeks. Tummy time can be from your chest which I did. Once hid belly button healed I would give him a few minutes on his stomach until he could hold his head up.
By 2 months he rolled over,
Seat with assistance at 4, unassisted at 5
Crawled 5.5, stood up at 6, cruised at 7 and walked at 8.
All to say I let him run free and help me when he was stuck to teach him.
This is so informative,, my 4 month old son actually dislikes being in a swing or chair for too long which is great plus I love to see him wiggle around 😊
I 💯 agree with this. I preferred a playmat over a bouncer, and I believe thus truly made a difference for my daughter's muscle development.
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Me and my brothers jumping out the gym and all standing above 6 ft but we might’ve been anomalies cause the bouncer was our favorite past time (our Mom and Dad even came up with a song about jumping cause of it) seen so much film of it on VHS but I am going to be mindful of this advice with my newborn thank you
I needed to see the one about container hopping. With a 2,5 year old brother who is always on the move and wants to go places, I place my baby in various containers often without thinking to keep him safe or to be able to take him with me as I do stuff with toddler. I'll definitely try to be more mindful of the importance of floor time from now on.
This makes me feel better about holding my 2 month old like 90% of the time
Me too!!
Are they continually wriggling around when being held?
That's not good either because then that baby cries every time you put it down and doesn't learn to be alone and be content on its own .
@@JuliaClarke-StHillwell a two month old doesn’t want to be alone. Independence isn’t something a baby that young needs. My baby is 11 weeks old and is always being held by me and has constant contact. I am able to let him play by himself for short durations of time, but he still cries out when he wants me back. And of course I go grab him and bring him to where I’m at. Babies don’t need to be able to be on their own at such a young age. They need their mom or dad and they need to know that we’ll be there when they cry. It’s good to let them play and sleep alone when they want to though. But independence is something you work towards as they age.
@@JuliaClarke-StHill Bad, outdated advice. Babies need security and trust. They don't need to learn to be alone.
My mom will say change your babies posture every week to maintain the head shape. And she's very right. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤
Once I heard a doctor saying that a baby develops on the floor. I always kept my baby as much as possible on the floor. I don’t know if it’s related but he started to walk at 9.5 months.
Edited to say I followed other tips from dr Emma like keeping baby barefoot at home for playtime and not teaching him to walk holding his hands. Also, this is only my experience and every baby is different.
Congratulations for walking so early! But, as someone with a child care and development degree, its okay for a child to learn to walk later. Its all about overall development. Some will learn later. But putting an emphasis on activities is the best way to set your child up for a good start.
@@Celestichthysmargaritatus Thanks. I know it’s okay. Each baby develops at their own on pace.
Did you leave your baby on its back or stomach?
@@CamelJockey562 both but he did a lot of tummy time
Barefoot barefoot or are socks ok?
I was actually told by a doc in emergency department to let my 2 month old sleep in her car seat or chair at night because she was very congested with a respiratory virus. I didn't take the advice though. I just stayed awake most of the night to hold her while she slept.
I was told the same thing
thats shocking the only reason i can think why he might suggest this is its a more up right possition and mucus or congestion will be less likely to clog airways. I would not follow that advice as i think concern of aphxyation is more likely (sorry for spelling).
This is temporary which is kind of irrelevant to the video the video is talking about overall/long term
That's a very normal advice. My whole relatives are going through a very heave cold right now. It started with our toddler who had to sleep like that, then his little brother (who got the same advice) and then i got sick as well. I was basically sleeping in a sitting position. It helped us all and we all did this before
My kids were in a bouncer and car seat a lot. None of them had any issues and were athletic and active. I remember getting advice to put them in a seat aftet feeding to prevent reflux and spit up. I have triplet grandbabies now and we are just learning about this 😮 the triplets are preemie boys born 2 months early. They are almost 2 months now and their due date is the 29th of this month. 2 of them are already rolling. They wiggle and squirm constantly and we are avoiding seats.
@@aliciareese6395 doesn't anyone use a playpen anymore, instead of all these "contsiners" ? I think a playpen is much safer than the floor with the same benefits .
@@JuliaClarke-StHill some kids dont like playpens... They want to roam about. But o agreed with you that It can be a good choise
THANK YOU!
The disease that is sitting all day is even grasping small children!
Fantastic video and a must-watch for all new parents! The emphasis on minimizing 'container hopping' and encouraging floor play provides an essential foundation for healthy development. It's incredible how simple changes in our daily routines can significantly enhance our baby's physical and cognitive growth.
I'd like to add a point about the importance of 'tummy time' for newborns, which complements the video's message wonderfully. Tummy time, when a baby is awake and supervised, is crucial for developing neck and shoulder muscles, improving motor skills, and preventing flat spots on the back of the head. Starting tummy time early, even for just a few minutes a day, and gradually increasing the duration can make a big difference in your baby's development.
Additionally, engaging with your baby through face-to-face interaction, talking, singing, and reading during floor play can greatly boost cognitive and emotional development. These interactions not only strengthen your bond with your baby but also support language development and social skills.
Thank you for sharing such invaluable insights and practical tips. Your guidance helps us create a nurturing environment that supports our little ones' growth and well-being.
How can I read, sing, or have face to face interaction with my child while they’re in the floor…?
@@dandriabarnett7980You get down on the floor with them.
@dandriabarnett7980 You can sit or lay down on the floor right in front of or next to them. You can also place them on the floor right by where you are sitting in a chair/ on the couch so they can still hear you talking, singing or reading to them. And of course, you can hold them for some face to face bonding time separate from their floor play time. 😊
This is good general advice, but I think people can take it the wrong way.
Reaching baby milestones is not a race, and no one but you will remember if they rolled at 2 months or 4. As long as you don't do anything egregious or unsafe, it's totally fine to let your baby develop at his/her own pace.
We did tummy time every wake period since day #1 (at our pediatrician's advice) and pretty much did everything that this video suggested. He hit all his motor milestones exactly at the median or a bit later: rolling back to front at 4.5m, sitting at 6.5m, crawling/cruising at 9m, walking at 14m. I think a lot is temperament: he's just very cautious and risk-averse (so are his parents).
People laughed at me because i was so adamant about lots of tummy time. Glad my mother Intuition was right
I walked at 4 months
My baby is already rolling over at 3 weeks lol
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We definitely don’t want to rush milestones in general, but I think the longer a baby crawls, the better that is for their development. I think that might be the point of her argument.
Yup, I agree oth all the advice in this video! Our babies (our oldest and our now second) so/did lots of floor playtime! Our oldest was walking just before 9 months of age, and was early to lots of physical and developmental milestones which was a blessing from the Lord ❤️🙏🏼 Glory and praise be to God on how well she has and is still doing ❤️ our second is right on track for everything she need to be doing and loves to play on the floor, she definitely hates any “container” like a swing or her car seat and her bassinet when she was in it (we swapped her to the crib but she doesn’t like being apart from me when she sleeps…)
Wow, as a Montessori infancy educator, I find this particular video of yours very educational!
Glad it was helpful!
My baby have torticollis and she presented signs at 3 months. She is with a Physical Therapist and Chiropractor. Both of these specialist recommends the football hold. They said it’s the #1 recommended hold.
This is super informative! Especially the sections on container hopping and positional plagiocephaly. I've shared your channel before with new parents because the information you share is really helpful, but I'd love to share it with my newsletter subscribers in the near future.🙂
Great video. I don't have kids, but I have friends who do. I've never thought about any of these things. Some are counterintuitive, so easy not notice, but make a lot of sense once you lay it out.
this is great, but what if your little one hates floor time? my 4 month old screams and gets super unhappy if i put him on the floor. i dont want to leave him to cry and scream for even a little bit. he loves his swing and almost everytime it calms him down if hes crying.
Does anyones 6 month old hate tummy time??? My baby cries into the floor and stops trying to move? She hasn’t rolled on her own yet and i feel i give her lots of tummy and back time. She meets the milestones of ;tracking ,grabbing stuff, responding to her name, laughs, and makes eye contact and grabs toes and rocks side to side etc. but she wont roll, help!
My lil is 5 months and disliked tummy time. I started rolling him over and back as a fun activity. Sometimes I would lay him on his belly and coax him to lift his head for 2 mins and slowly increased over time or when he gets very fussy. His doc recommended Pt and after the first appt I noticed an increased difference- he dos not dislike it as much especially now that he can roll over from tummy to back. He started now rolling from back to tummy.
Also seeing another baby do it and get round I think encouraged him.
I would start his tummy time when he woke up in the morning- to limit spit up and plus he is more complacent since he is still waking up.
I would do a lil morning stretch to get him started when he was on his back. It also helped relieve any excess gas, then rolled him over. Then I imitate the movement or motion I wanted him to try. He would look at me like “silly mommy” or sometimes actually try to mimic me for a few minutes before he is like I’m over it and ready to eat.
I would do this after every nap time and a bit before he goes to bed- 3-5 times a day. Starting at 2 mins and then try to work it up to 5 mins. He would mainly last 2 mins and the.n start to fuss. But I learned a lot at P.T and using the Kinedu app has very useful activities that ranges and some are just 5 mins. It is pricey but it’s annual and has helped me a lot. Especially since I can’t afford a lot of gadgets or toys.
Mine hated it! Yet he achieved his milestones on time. It depends on the baby i guess....
We're having the same issue with my baby. Just turned 6months and hates tummy time and doesn't roll over yet...
My 5 months plus baby rolls over her tummy on her own,stays in that position for upto 5mins before she tries to get up. She gets up on her feet when you hold both hands.
Very interesting. I would never even consider the hip development thing
My son had torticollis and required physical therapy. Would highly recommend being intentional about helping baby use the sides they don’t naturally lay on
I've seen the advice of placing toys, books or even yourself on the opposite side of their head tilt to encourage them to look in that direction. I thought it was super smart!
My son also had congenital torticollis. We had PT once a week for 2 years (his was an extreme case) he’s 3 now and hit every milestone on time!
Please don't give screens to kids. Virtual autism is a real thing. My son doesn't qualify for autism but he has no eye contact, little attention and langauge delay.
I pray and hope it becomes easy for you.
I am currently having these issues with my two year old daughter😢😢. I had it stopped completely as she’s displaying the symptoms of autism as a result of prolonged screen time. Never again!!!
Is it because you learned about screens the hard way? Sorry to hear that. I pray he is OK
I think screening just needs to be managed. 10 minutes a day or even every other day, shouldn't cause these issues.
Why is it autism, and not a reaction to the screen time? I'm very confused. Can he work with the right kind of maybe occupational therapist for help?
Yes I did this with my last one and he was walking at 7 almost 8 months
Yes I did this with my third. She walked 8 months but sometimes I say 9 because no one believes me. 😅
@@briserenity 🤣 I always have to show them a dated video! My firstborn started swinging from things at 6 months, by 7 months she was walking holding on to things and by 9 months she was walking pretty balanced.
Mine was vacuuming at 10.5 months
I limited the use of containers with both our children. Gates are your friend and so are the play gates that create a large safe area. My boys were walking by 1 and very coordinated. Invest in a travel gate and bring it everywhere
They didn't know about correcting the torticollis when I was a baby to the point that my neck ended up tilted on one side and I had to have surgery at 2yo. Thank you for educating parents on this now!
This is a great video. I don’t believe in giving kids electronics they become hypnotized and numb! I don’t like to see it either but to each his own 🤷🏽♀️
Not always a fact im autistic with adhd they are comunication devices for non verbal kids 😂
And we call it AAC comunication
Why didn't you add car seats to the list of things that can cause positional asphyxiation? It's so common for parents to just leave their babies in the car seats to sleep after a car journey, not realising how dangerous that is. Or not making enough brakes out of the car seat during a journey.
Agreed. My daughter almost died in a car seat and she was in there for not long, just going to the doctor. it's dangerous if you leave them in a car seat and then take them into the supermarket in that car seat or transfer to pram especially in hot weather.
I believe that's why in the baby carriers they say no front facing until 6 months because their hips are developing still. I always wondered the logic behind that, now I know. Thanks!
Getting our first baby in 1 month. We already bought a lot of containers, good to know to avoud the container hopping.
I hope the time with your little one is everything you imagine! Sounds like you are prepared which is great!
I have a level 3 autistic nonverbal toddler and I’m pregnant now. Definitely wondering how this will go this time
My baby never used any of these. Decided to do her the natural way routine ❤
As a first-time mother-to-be, I have been watching your videos so much. Your channel is one of a few trustworthy sources with all the evidence-based information. I would like to ask if you can do a video on second language learning. I and my husband are not-so-fluent English speakers. How can we teach our infant or at least expose him to English at home, without hiring a native English-speaking nanny or using any 'language learning' videos? Thank you so much!!
If you live in an English speaking country, dont even worry about it. Theres no way they wont pick up the English language. School, going out, movies, TV shows etc
Wow i have learnt a lot thanks so much.❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
My baby of 7 months doesn't maintain eyes contact and hasn't sit on her own yet,i pray God help us
Found your channel, I have a 2 month old. I've subscribed, continue giving us these useful tips!
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Thank God I’ve been doing everything right! It’s important to do researches from proper channels and sites before baby planning or if accidental pregnancy happens to research before baby arrives😉 I’m a mom of 5 Smart, thoughtful and strong and healthy kids😊 remember they are gifts from God and it’s our responsibility to make sure they grow up happy and healthy! Let’s keep on keeping on it’ll be worth it😊
My son didnt have a portable carseat and he hated strollers. I wore him only a few hours a day, and we mostly carried him around with just our arms and he had lots of floor time. He walked at 9 months so maybe that helped.
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Interesting ❤ I've learnt some mistakes I need to correct now.
For the most part, I agree. But for disabled parents, a rocker might be the only way to rock the baby at all, if that is what comforts them, and a wrap or indoor stroller could be the only way to safely get baby from room to room.
We will need these with our baby, but she will still be getting plenty of floor, tummy, and proper play time ❤
I think the point was don't let the baby sleep in the rocker if you want them to be able to suffocate and don't keep your kids trapped if you want their muscles to develop
My second son 3 month old loves floor play .. whenever I find him unsettling I put him on floor he plays and rolls from back to stomach .. now he is trying to roll from stomach to back but still couldn’t .,,
Putting my baby on the floor for enough time is difficult because of reflux after feeding 😕
This happens to me and my baby too. I’ve taken mine to a baby chiropractor for some help 😊🩵
@@jamie-leetitus I've read multiple scientific papers that said baby chiropractors are a pseudoscience and at worst can do harm.
My son (10 months) never liked containers. He strted walking at 10 months. Hes everywhere and anywhere. Its alot of work but my fiancé and i love it
with your advices my baby girl was normal walking at 8 mo, thank you! ❤
I always just placed him on his mat, gave him a lot of space so he at 7 months is rolling, sitting, almost crawling...he moves SO MUCH! reaches for everything and basically goes anywhere he wants, we have only used his baby swing for short periods of time and on very specific moments, i always took care of switching him each week on his basinet so he would turn to look at me, like i didn't know this things were important, but kinda seemed to make sense to do them this way on instict...
Hey did you do that from birth? is it safe to put them on the floor on a mat as soon as theyre born?
@30251 as long as you are doing tummy time multiple times a day their good to go, tummy time can be done on the floor or mat or even your chest but should never be left unattended due to the fact that they can't roll and could go straight face down and suffocate. Essentially don't put them in a fixed position container for extended amount of time, use them to get a chore done or use the restroom. Then for all other times ether be holding the baby or lay them on their backs so they can wiggle and move.
@@30251also tummy time ends when they start not being able to lift their heads, early on it ends in a few minutes as time goes by they go for about 15 minutes
Ok but once baby can hold their head up well is the positional asphyxiation still a risk?
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My 12week old baby (3months on the 21st of April) is said to be advanced. She was holding her head up without a wobble for long periods since she was about 3wks, is highly alert, and can keep focus on her eyes 4w, rolls to tummy and back since around 8-9wks, laughs, sleeps through the night etc.
However, I cant do to much to make sure she stays ahead.. bc I need back surgery. Im basically disabled and am in constant intense, paralyzing pain so all we do is sit in the swing, cuddle in the bed, watch tv, i read to her and do flash cards, and do postive conformations and I hold her OFTEN.
What is some things I can do to make sure im not stunting her growth?
I just really wish I could do more, wish I could go out for walks and or be able to move around with her. Im also basically a single mother so I have no one else to help fill my slack till I get surgery.
Give me ideas on what i should do ??
Set up a mat and let her move freely. Also you can clear the bed and let her move around just make sure the bed is against the wall and you’re on the side that isn’t against the wall .
Your baby will be fine. Relax and enjoy your little one; focus on healing. Babies are resilient and in the long term It’s not going to make THAT much of a differance if at all in your child’s life.
Thank you guys!! She's 4 months, 5 months on the 21st! She's still doing amazing and I get my surgery next month I can't waitttt. 🥰
Then I can finally do all the motherly things I been unable to do. 🥹
Just jumping in here about screen time and to see what other mothers think. I’m a 90’s kid who was glued to the 📺. Grew up on loads of old school shows etc. Fast forward to today, we have phones and iPads that are pretty much on-the-go screens that are much more closer to the face and provide on-demand entertainment. None of that, wait until the next episode or worse, none of being able to choose what show came up next.
Granted that screen time isn’t inherently bad and can be used as a tool, is it safe to say that the issue is how quickly or fast these kiddies shows are? Like the amount of frames changing per minute must be record breaking with fast moving scenes, colours, text etc.??
Our shows back then were SUPER slow in movement in comparison and not as vibrant maybe 🤔
@EmmaHubbard what would be your advice regarding containers/floor time for acid reflux babies? My LO is just 3 months (not adjusted, born at 37+2) and we can barely keep him horizontal for 15/20 minutes at a time without him getting very upset despite his medicine. I was told to just always wear him in a sling or elevate his head but am concerned this is affecting his development as he doesnt roll much or get nuch tumny time, especially as he feeds every 2 hrs still so almost always has 'just eaten'.
Is there anyway you would suggest to aid the same development without triggering his reflux?
Yes, you’re right but it’s very hard with a toddler who climbs on everything that she sees even me.
I didnt walk till i was almost 2 because my mother always had me in a high chair to keep me from moving around.
My daughter startrd walking alone without assistance after her first birthday. I made sure to always be actuvw with her. Taking her to the park everyday and staying active indoors with her ladder.
Mine was 13 months when they walked for the first time, delayed from a few things from covid lockdowns
How should a baby's legs be positioned while breastfeeding in your arms?
I was told by the first or second pediatrician that saw my daughter to massage her slightly tighter muscle every day. I tried it once and her cry hurt my heart so bad, i didn't touch again and her neck was perfectly fine within a few days. She just had her head turned one way for a really long time before I gave birth. She was in position for birth pretty early on.
So is the point of your story that the doctors advice worked albeit fast or that you didn't listen to the doctor and just got lucky?
this video was actually very useful! thank u soooo much
Love ur content, it really provides a ton of value for new parents, thank you!
❤️ Thanks so much!
I agree with you! At the end of the day babies are not a bag of potatoes that could be moved around from point A to point B. This is recommended by Montessori philosophy where free movement from birth onwards is heavily encouraged
Thank you so much ❤
Would you please tell us why babies fall down their food?
Does it mean they are full?
I am really tired of cleaning.
When it will be finished?
My boy is 11 months old.
my son is almost 3 and sometimes he will still throw food on the floor (although rarely), but when he was about 1.5 years old things with food got much easier. don't take my advice as medical advice but as long as you still feed him breast milk\ formula you don't need to be stressed about him throwing the food away when he is done, it could be for multiple reasons- he could be full\ not like the food\ or just bored and wanting to play..at this age they are still just starting their journey with food and the best advice I have been given is to let them decide when they are finished with food and not stress about it even tho cleaning afterwards is a pain. try to make each meal time a positive experience with new things or new presentation of food, and eat with him next to him..this will help him the best way to open up to new kinds of food and also to manners and what to do or not to do...besides that brace yourself with some more patience and soon it will be rewarded!
Your videos and some i saw on tiktok before my 11 month old was born really promoted floor and tummy time and i really went for it! Yes i still use containers especially now that he is very mobile and in everything but his early days i tried to keep it to a minimum despite both grandmas had a lot to say about this haha but! He starting moving around really quick! ❤
Amazing video. Is this information in spanish anywhere??? I need it for some family members
Hi, see if you can turn on the closed captions and select Spanish language
My daughter rolled from tummy to back at 4 months . Is that normal?
I would like to know how you can stop this when you have other children and stuff to do in everyday life. Now I mean for me my oldest had daycare so I had to take my second with me because my husband was working. However, when I used to use a bouncer the second child would try and wriggle out of it. I think all babies are different.
How do you prevent a flat head? Tips and advice is appreciated! New girl dad!
I already noticed my bubba likes her head to the right hand side so I've started balancing.
Do not leave baby in same position for hours everyday.
Changed her position (left to right or right to left) after every feed, diaper change etc. If she prefers one position talk to your Dr
My baby is 7 months and she is not sitting up so good as yet I have to still use pillows to put her to sit up. When she is on her tummy on the floor she does not move around and she does not crawl what can I do. I am thinking about buying a sit up chair for her
The diagram you used for positional plagiocephaly is actually a picture for a more serious condition called craniosynostosis. In positional plagiocephaly the sutures would still remain open, but the image that was used showed the lamboid suture as fused, hence being cranio. It might be good to do a video at some point on paediatric issues to spread awareness like craniosynostosis, undescendend testes, tongue ties, plagiocephaly and tortocollis (repetition), breastfeeding difficulties, jaundice etc. Just a really basic introduction, not medical advice, but just a bit of information so people know about common conditions to know if they may need to seek medical attention for their kid.
id be so happy for her to do this video! I actually know a few people who's children had this condition and it went undiagnosed for a very long time because everyone told them that babies have weird heads till they are older... terrible advice
@themarieoakes yes, my baby had torticollis/flat head. I caught it at a few weeks old. Looking back I felt something was wrong when she was first born. It took many months and multiple providers for her to be correctly diagnosed and set up for PT. This set her back for many things. PT was not working after months she still couldn't turn her head. So the therapist suggested having her tongue and lip ties looked at. Again misdiagnosed many times. Finally found someone that said she had both. Had the surgery done and she finally started making progress with turning her head, and drinking a full bottle without crying.
Oh this is so true. My nephew didnt sit by himself until 8 months cuz he was always in a container. He was also a very cranky baby. Probably because he never got to burn any energy and he was bored.
I have a 2 week old. What should I be doing with her that’s not dangerous for her age?
I wish I had known this before! My baby is almost 5 months old and she hated tummy time, couldn't roll over yet, too. I wonder if it's too late to introduce a lot of floor play now.
Not at all. It's never to late.
Mine is 10 months old, rolling from back to front and front to back and goes backwards but not crawling yet. Sitting nicely. I just realized I did the first mistake as well. So can this be the reason he is not crawling yet? Hope it’s not too late for his development. 🥺🥺🤦🏻♀️
Good thing my baby hated bouncers, car seats and any devices that restricted her movements. Could not even use a playpen. She’s been on the floor since she started rolling at 2.5 months
Thank you for sharing your story. Please dont find me rude for asking, did your daughter ever watch anything on tv/ipad ? Theres studies to say using tablets/tv slows down speech development etc. i am always interested to learn case by case whether that has impacted the delayed speech / maybe not impacted on autism but could it contribute at all?
My daughter did see tv and iPad. She’s now 22 months old with EXTREMELY advanced speech. I interacted with her with the tv and iPad a lot of the time, but she has had advanced speech from a very young age. So, it seems that isn’t always the case. I sometimes wonder about the grey area relates to the statistics. That said, I think no screen time at all would def not be a bad thing,
The normal day part missed the periods of wild crying every time you try to put them anywhere but on my chest
Whenever my babies fell asleep in the carseat and I really didn't want to wake them up, I propped the seat to lean backwards, so I could see that the chin is not touching their neck and their backs are horizontal. I also kept them close and checked if they're breathing every few minutes. Also if they fell asleep during the car ride, I would check on their breathing on every red light, just in case.
I would caution parents against letting baby sleep in a car seat outside of the car. There have been a number of parents who have gone public with warnings about doing this because their baby died. It's just not worth it as a general rule.
@@MaineCoonMama18yes exactly, there were loud cases in the US, just don’t do this as a precaution!
We bring our baby’s play mat when we go to friend’s houses for long periods of time. Husband and I usually carry our baby when we go into places. And one of us has the Bjorn Incase we both need to be hands free for a moment.
Very informative 👍🏿
Glad you liked it
"Container baby" - does this include swaddling? My 6 month old will not!!! sleep unless swaddled as he wakes himself up constantly and still acts like a wiggly 3/4 month old :/ idk what to do
Swaddling is fine it helps baby sleep and decrease sids risk
7:32. African women carry their babies in the most efficient manner. The babies are on their backs secured with cloth sheets with their legs spread apart and their laps supported (as stated in the video). 😊
When should I start letting him play on the floor?
I've been container hopping my son for the last 9 months 😢 he only started rolling a month ago and I felt like something was wrong, he is wobbbily sitting up and often falls over and hasn't crawled
How is your son doing now? My 13 month has just mastered sitting, doesn't crawl or pull up on things yet
Thanks so much for sharing this very important information. It’s more than helpful ❤️🙏🏾
You are so welcome :)
I made a mistake of not picking up my son much as a baby he’s 3 now n healthy n very talkative
My baby is super active. Climbs, walks, crawls as early as 8 months. At the same time, she totally freezes if put in a container or carry her in hands. If I do not let her play on the floor in her Playpen she would not move a muscle all day.
Great info !!😌🙏🙏🙏😌🥰
Glad you think so!
This I agree with tummy time every day and play play when possible too, get up in their faces. That's why breastfeeding helps with the learn to turn your baby's head you have to nurse both sides.
Thank you, these are great tips!
I do believe the baby is too low in your 'correct babywearing' video, which could also cause asphixiation! The M shape is important but that too!
I’m really glad you talked about positional asphyxiation, car seats are a big one for that especially now it’s common to have a clip that attaches car seats to prams.
Please don’t do this unless the total amount of time for both trip there, around the store/park/whatever and back home is less than 40 mins- this isn’t a made up figure the NHS in the UK have it on their site for a reason.
I live so far from stores and family that I had to purchase a “car cot” - it’s a flat lying down car seat made by maxi cosi and used that for the first 6 months of my sons life because everywhere I needed to go like stores and the GP were an hour away, family being 7 hours away.
Don’t take risks with your kids ❤❤❤ You’d be horrified to know how many babies are being brought to A&E limp due to positional asphyxiation in car seats these days 😢
I get really anxious when im out with my 6 weeks old in her car seat, I did wonder if there was something else! Thanks
8:12 What angle does the head need to be where there's a risk of positional asphyxiation? It would seem in the example in the video the baby would need to work against gravity to lift his head and get his chin against the chest.
This is a very informative video but my question is what are you supposed to do? You have to sometimes put your baby in this devices, so what’s the best way to handle it to protect your child?
Good question! I'm not saying don't use them at all. You're right, they are helpful at times. Just try to make sure they aren't spending a lot of time in containers.
What about sensory processing disorder? My little girl ( 19 months ) has this and she can’t eat without visual stimulation ( tv /tablet ) it distracts her from the texture in her mouth. We have tried taking it away and using other objects she enjoys but then she refuses to eat and we ended up in hospital having her tube fed for 10 days. I guess it is different for all babies / toddlers. I wish she didn’t have to watch tv whilst eating but if it’s the only way she will eat then we have to let her. As soon as she is finished it is switched straight off. X
I do the same for my baby my baby girl is 16months she enjoys music we play only songs not cartoons or no cocomelons yet first few mouths she eats quietly then she ignores so i play some music i give her some toys then she finishes but my m says this is how she even feeds us switch on the tv give us some toys showing us cats n dogs we re hail and healthy now
Do she have any other problem like speech delay please reply?
@@MiraclineSamson yes, she is only babbling!
Had the same with my kid. Cartoons till she turned 4 y.o. Later, food without cartoons.
@@MiraclineSamson sounds like your doing a great job !
This is gold thank you so much
So good to hear!
Another great video Emma. The container hoper definitely surprised me as you don’t realize how much you do it through the day!
I have heard tummy time is important for them to build strength in their neck to hold their head up too. I'm also going to buy an otteroo floaty that goes around their neck so my daughter can start swimming in the tub at two weeks.
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Thanks for sharing.
what about newborns that sleep all the time? he always sleeps on his side at least but all i do is feed him and he sleeps. not a lot of time for floor time. i do let him sleep on my chest a lot so that’s tummy time
That is pretty normal for a newborn! I’ve had 2 babies (now going on 4 and the other 17 months) and newborns just eat and sleep.
As your baby gets a little older his/her wake window will get longer and when baby wakes to feed he/she will stay up a little longer and then it just grows.
I usually just held my newborns fed them and then held them. I would lay them in their crib for periods of time.
As they wake and are awake longer that’s when I would do more tummy time and floor time!
I’ve read to work up to 60-90minutes of tummy time by 3months old