Attachment Parenting: Ergo
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Sleep and the Ergo
Asked by M.H. from Honolulu
on January 20, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I have a question for those of you out there who are doing parent-directed feeding and using the Ergo sling (or any other carrier). My baby daughter i...
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- My daughter pretty much grew up in slings and the Ergo has by far been her favorite. I did use the infant insert till she was 4 months old. She loved napping in it, ...
- M., My very close friend has done 'Parent Directed Parenting, and shared with me yesterday that she does not use any kind of sling to wear her child. So, your post ...
- I don't know if this will be helpful, but I was completely taken by surprise how much my girl slept the first two weeks of life. I remember thinking something was wron...
Advice on Using Attachment Parenting
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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My 8 month old son shows a strong preference for his mommy, especially when tired, hungry, or just needing TLC. Both my husband and grandmother, whom both live with m...
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- Your son is developing bonding and attachment, at his present age. Trust your maternal instinct, if he cries for you it's because he feels secure when you are present....
- I have three bundles, a girl 9, boys 3 & 4. I am not sure what kind of parenting I have been doing, but I was always told that you can NEVER spoil a child with love! I...
- Hi K., your husband and your grandmother are right, he is 8 months old, you don't need to run and pick him up every time he cries. babies cry, that;s what they do, if ...
Baby carriers(Ergo) vs Baby Wraps(fabric Ties)
Asked by D.M. from Chicago
on May 19, 2011
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Second baby and just don't want to lug around the car seat this time. Which did you guys like better? I like the idea of no buckles/straps to fool with of the lightwei...
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- I have 3 kids and only did the wrap for the last child...regret not using it for all 3. I watched several youtube videos and there is one of a Dad showing how to use i...
- Honestly, if you really plan to use carriers I recommend getting a fabric wrap (like a Moby), an Ergo, AND a sling. The Moby will be great for the first three or four ...
- I had a Moby, Ergo, and Baby Bjorn. I would suggest the Moby for when they are little (maybe up to 6 months) and the Ergo after that.
Attachment Parenting vs Ferber's Method
Asked by L.M. from Atlanta
on March 16, 2008
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Does anyone have experience with these two methods. I know familes with children raised by both methods and neither are ideal. Any advice from experience would be ve...
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- I remember going through trying to get my daughter to go down at night. I thought Ferber was a bit too tough. Learned about another method created by a woman doctor ...
- I wanted to point out that it isn't the first 6 months that are critical to infant development it is the first 24 months. Attachment happens after thousands upon t...
- Throw your books away and do not even consider any methods used by Ferber! You need love, Cheerios, travel size Lysol, and extra Onesies when you are out and about... ...
Bedtime Routine for toddler/Attachment Parenting
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2009
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My daughter is 22 months and spirited and putting her to sleep has always been a challenge. She still needs to be walked in the Ergo, nursed to sleep or bounced on an...
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- Hey E.! My parenting style is also attachment parenting. I do not believe in letting my babies cry it out either. I have done what you do, nursing down, and then when ...
- I don't let my son cry it out. I think it's cruel. However, you're setting yourself up for a lot of torment especially with a new one coming up. She's almost 2 now so ...
- I tell my daughter it is bed time and to pick some books and go to the bedroom. Some nights she gets a bath first, some night not. Then we sit and rock and read book...
Recommend Your Favorite Sling/wrap/carrier for Hands Free Parenting
Asked by S.W. from San Francisco
on August 2, 2008
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I have a newborn who likes to be held alot and an active toddler I need to keep a hand on; I'm looking for a sling or wrap that will be snug and secure but not too co...
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- I love my Ergo baby. I am 4'10" and so this works best for me and doesn't put any strain on my shoulders or back at all. Since you still have a newborn, you'll proba...
- My newborn and I both loved the mei tai; mine was a Babyhawk. The only drawback is we both get hot when the weather is warm.
- Congratulations! I'm 5'2. I used the Ultimate Baby Wrap for the first 6 months, then the ergo. There are lots of different wraps. I got mine from Babies R Us. It was ...
Sleep
Asked by L.S. from Seattle
on May 10, 2011
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I have a licensed in home daycare and am looking for advice from other Attachment Parenting Moms. My six month old co-sleeps with me and so I lay down with her to nur...
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- It's kind of doing your daughter a disservice by teaching her that the only way she CAN sleep is if mommy is laying with her and with nursing. She will be completely ...
- Wear her! A baby sling is a necessary part of attachment parenting because it's the best way to get things done while she's still right next to you. That would be my...
- Would she fall asleep in a baby carrier/sling?
My Baby Cries Constantly Unless She Is on Me
Asked by M.K. from Denver
on February 21, 2008
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My six week old baby is an angel...when I am wearing her, and moving. If I take her out of the carrier or set her in a swing or seat she immediately starts crying and...
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- Oh boy.. that was normal for me too. My baby would not let me put him down, but was perfectly content in my arms. It was frustrating to not be able to get anything don...
- M. K, MY name is also MeriKae, So I had to write, I Am a mother of 7 children and all I can offer is the words please be patient she will probably grow out of it by ...
- It's possible that she just really likes the feeling of closeness she gets when she's being carried...right up against your body, warm, and probably a good tight hug s...
Sleep Help
Asked by J.B. from Seattle
on April 22, 2009
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My almost 7 month old daughter has always had trouble sleeping. Getting her to sleep for naps or at night has always been a challenge. She is a light sleeper and rar...
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- I'm still nursing my 2 y/o to sleep. The way I see it, they grow up so very fast and there is nothing like the nursing relationship. I'm just not willing to give it ...
- Check out the book "The No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. She is an advocate of the family bed and has some really great ideas about how to get baby to sle...
- I don't have much useful advice about getting her to sleep without nursing, because my twins were the same way -- VERY tough sleepers, especially one of them. A ride ...
Advice on Baby Sling
Asked by R.C. from Chicago
on August 2, 2008
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I'm due any day now and would like some advice. I've been reading a lot about "attachment parenting" and would really love to give it a try. Any advice on baby sling...
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- i bought all the slings and baby carriers i used online or got them as gifts from friends. if you know anyone with any, test them out to see what you think. i found my...
- I used a Snuggy over a sling. We loved it.. S.
- I tried a whole bunch and I ended up loving my Beco http://www.becobabycarrier.com/ If you are breastfeeding you can even nurse them while you wear them, which is ...
