The fact that you have a new born, a toddler and not sleeping well but still get more videos out than bigger UA-cam channels that have nothing but time is insane. I swear you’re always at the top of my subs list with new videos. Your work ethic is amazing. Thank you for all the great content!🤍
Well handled! It's amazing to see someone not be able to rub of their evil onto others and see wonderful people like you be nothing but graceful and remain a good person! Thanks for setting an absolutely amazing example to all that read this comment, and of course your lucky children! :D
Babies don’t need that much stuff! Many moms are tricked in by ads and culture of buying lots of kind of “necessary” things. I bought for my little one just main and most essential things (like crib, mattress, sling to carry baby evertwhere, breastfeeding bra+ pads, swaddles, hooded towel, baby bathtub, burp clothes, some baby caring stuff and minimum clothes to wear.
I hate this attitude. Parents can have as much stuff as they feel they're going to use and makes their parenthood more convenient or easy for them. What is a lot of stuff for you may not be for the next family. There's always a person who's going to be more extreme than you are and claim that you don't need nursing pads or baby towels or more than five outfits. It's all relative. I don't think anybody's being hoodwinked by ads. There's a market for everyone and these newborn essential lists are different for everyone. I like watching them because sometimes I'm exposed to something that I had never seen before and think to myself, wow that would have been really cool to try with my first son who had issues with XY and Z. I always roll my eyes when I read comments about how "parents don't need this!" I think a parent can decide for themselves what they enjoy having in the infant stage.
@@christinayarmolyuk9808 I agree that everyone’s child experience is different but add definitely do trick you into buying pointless things. If you don’t think they do that’s just naive
“I didnt but all this stuff for my child so im gonna try to justify why i didnt by telling everyone that they dont need to either”. Its not one shoe fits all. Parents are entitled to buy anything they want for their child. You not buying those things doesnt make you a better parent than anyone else. Sure, you might not need everything is this video but there is nothing wrong with buying on excess if you want to and can afford to do so. Keep your negativity to yourself
Yeah first time parent you should just let them be because you know this is their first baby and it’s fun to do all the shopping and the excitement it brings to both parents. I’m sure after the first they’ll get a better understanding of what things worked and what didn’t work, like I’m going to be a second time mom now so now I know for sure what I’m going to buy and what I’m not. But just let first time parents be don’t be so judgmental telling them they don’t need this and oh they don’t need that much clothes or blah blah just let them have their moment Just let them be they’ll know when they decide for another baby.
When burping a baby you always want to have a firmer hold on their head/jaw/neck area with the front hand you can use the same two fingers just hold along the bottom of the jaw gently but with enough pressure to keep their heads from rolling or leaning too far back it helps a lot and prevents neck injuries... Edit... Use your pointer finger, middle finger, and thumb sorry I didnt specify that..
And this is actually much more important essential support you HAVE TO provide for your baby-proper handling, never let their head just hang back, or straight up. This is what your baby really need, other staff is just commercial and baby really doesn't care.
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Yes thank you for saying this. Babies should not sleep in anything like this as it increases the chances of SIDS. Safe sleeping for infants is on a firm flat mattress with nothing surrounding their head, no crib bumpers, dockatot, toys, beanies etc. rednose.org.au/article/red-nose-six-safe-sleep-recommendations Also not shaming at all just informing from research based evidence.
This was so helpful. I tried a swaddle with my 2 month old last night for the 1st time, thought he’d hate it as he sleeps with his arms up. But he loved it. He was settled all night !
The baby swing is our most prized possession. I swear this child would never nap without it. Also the swaddle sacks and blankets. We use both each time he naps and sleeps at night because Houdini gets his hands free and wakes himself up. He literally can’t sleep more than a half hour without being swaddled because he wakes himself up. He also gets super fussy without being swaddled and instantly calms down and goes to sleep once we wrap him.
Couldn’t agree more! I have the exact same sound machine and it’s still going strong. My son just turned 8 months today! He loves carriers. I rarely ever use a stroller. Those things have been so helpful 🙏.
First time mom here and your video helped me a lot to make my list for shopping without buying things that are not needed but marketing and the whole sistem make extra effords to create those needs..exposing them and enjoying minimalistic life. But without experience is hard😅 so very gratefull
I’m so glad I reached this video 😭. I am expecting a baby girl in less than 2 months! I have been debating which baby carrier to purchase and I had no idea they made shirts! I just don’t like the hassle that come with a lot of the other carriers. A shirt is just perfect! Just purchased :)
Just an FYI the dock a tot isn’t safe for sleep. Along with any inclined “sleeper”. They are not fda approved for sleep. Only products labeled as a crib or bassinet are approved and have actual guidelines and restrictions for safe sleep.
@@dramaa.llammaa1436 true. But other countries have very lax laws on what is safe. Like drop side cribs, forward facing carseats at 6mo. Etc. Just because it's currently legal there, doesn't make it safe. Especially when the science and studies are there to back o It up.
@@capturedbyannamarie I'll actually ammend my statement for inclined sleeping. IF and infant has choked or asphyxiated from reflux, AND you get a prescription hospital grade oxygen monitor for home AND your doctor recommends an inclined sleep space, then and only then should you incline the sleep space (because you have a hospital grade oxygen monitor to let you know when baby needs help). And no, an owlet sock doesn't count. Those are a whole other problem.
Probably won’t see this but it’s worth a shot. Where did you get the bassinet? The time on the video on which one I’m talking about is 5:37. I have a bassinet and it’s super huge for my little baby.
Hi Kayla! New subscriber here! I just found your channel while on maternity leave with my now 2 week old daughter, baby #2. I have a 2.5 year old son, but he goes to daycare 🙌🏾. I love your style of vlogs because you keep it real! Keep making content and I’ll keep watching. Even as a a second time mom, you learn that every pregnancy, delivery, and baby is different, so I’m still learning. My new baby girl is so much more chill than my son was however last night she was up for hours and had a hard time falling asleep and I also was tired because I was up most of the previous night and didn’t nap at all during the day. Anyways, thanks for your content!
Thank you for this, I just searched up and this seems correct. Apparently there have been number of baby deaths due to DockaTot. People should be more aware on these things
Our little boy is 4.5months now. Some tips... To help with reflux get the MAM bottles with the hotels in the bottom (don’t use completely sealed bottomed bottle) - they help let the air out when he sucks and supposedly reduces reflux. Ours was bad (still can be) but we use the MAM bottles and Infacol. You could also try GripeWater. Tap the pacifier. It encourages them to suck. (Our problem now is trying to get him to get himself back off to sleep when he wakes in the night so we don’t have to go in and put the dummy back in) DIY DockaTot/Sleepyhead trick: take an empty pillow case, then take a large towel and roll it into a sausage. Put the sausage towel into the pillow case like a horseshoe... works a treat! Also, if he’s in a Moses basket or similar and there’s quite a bit of space around, then roll up a couple of small towels and put either side of him... again, worked a treat! Also also, raise it at the head end slightly (eg fold a towel a couple of times and place under the head end of the carry cot/Moses basket). Was recommended by the hospital and has always helped. Good luck, keep at it! We had a difficult baby (reflux, exaggerated startle reflex, no more than 20min naps through the day and no more than an hour or two overnight) but we’re working through it and each step in the right direction is a win!
Please don't try the rolled up towel trick... if the baby turns his head to the side he can suffocate! By all means raise the head end of the Moses basket by placing a rolled up towel underneath the head of the mattress, (please note, this only works if he's in a Moses basket, not a big cot as raising the head end will have no effect on the baby who is right down the other end of the cot!) Please know that my comments are to help you mum's keep your little ones safe and not to preach at you... stay safe always x
Alison Coles ... Towel underneath Moses basket to raise the head end, agreed that’s fine. Rolled up sausage towel inside a pillow case as a makeshift sleepyhead is absolutely fine IN A COT not in a Moses basket or anything of course (used by many we know including us for several months - until he was too big for it or started to even think about actually rolling over - so 4-5months old, but no older than 5months we found). But agree with trying to keep everyone safe... this worked for us and we were sensible with it.
@@tbd1001 Are you a childcare professional? What you are suggesting is absolutely NOT ok, even in a cot. If the baby turns it's head to the side the risk of suffocation is still there... I am a childcare specialist with a consultancy business that offers help to parents on all aspects of child rearing and safety. The sleepyhead and all those things are gimmicks that are totally unsafe for sleeping your baby on... please don't put your child at unnecessary risk... better to have a baby that cries until it learns to self settle than a dead baby for the sake of a peaceful night! That may sound harsh, but that's the truth of it! Please don't use ANYTHING in the cot other than the swaddle or sleeping bag and a dummy, it's not worth the risk. Stay safe x
This was so informative. I have a newborn and I'm not a first time mom but I have 3 older kids between the ages of 11 and 16 so I might as well be. They didn't have all this cool stuff when they were babies.
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@@CMLangman I'm going to have go research how it can cause SIDS, I mean isnt it designed where babies cannot roll over? So how would they suffocate if that's the main risk.
This was going to be my question too. I've heard so many mixed reviews! First of all, how is this glorified pillow almost $200?! And when I first saw it I thought the sides were just like crib bumpers...
Have you tried the Dr. Brown bottles? Allegedly those are good to reduce colic, all my friends recommended those to me & we use those bottles for my baby (formula fed) & she’s does great with them! (Cleaning them sucks, just an FYI! 🤦🏻♀️)
Awesome that this is just top 10, great video. I love that you show how to use the products. Poor baby reflux! Love the shark pjs! Obsessed with the LoveToDream and Zipadee-Zip swaddlers. Be careful to not leave soft Wubs in the crib or bassinet, but just pacifier is fine. Lightweight bouncers are awesome, glad you mentioned that. Careful with the Docks and Loungers - babies should only sleep in cribs and bassinets.
Chiming into the conversation about the Dock-A-Tot. Yes, DAT has warnings saying it should NOT be used for night sleeping. It is safe to use under supervision for placing and lounging. If you are monitoring the baby during the day, I believe they can nap in it. The suffocation risk is two-fold; If the baby rolls their face into the side, they cannot breath. Also, It is soft-sided, so any form of bed-sharing with it is very dangerous since you may not notice if you roll onto it in your sleep. Follow general guidelines and safety regulations on the products and provided by your doctor to help prevent issues.
Kylah Gabbert the price is one thing but don’t listen to Catherine. She’s on some soapbox about the Dock-A-Tot and has got the whole issue twisted. Here is the press release from the Canadian Gov’t. healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64318a-eng.php In a nutshell after numerous attempts since the 90’s to get parents to ensure that babies only sleep in cribs or bassinets the only way they could protect children from their idiot parents was to change their regulations. Technically there isn’t a category the baby nests/pods fall under so they can’t be imported into the country. It’s kinda like not being able to import/manufacture blow dryers because people kept using them while in the bath tub. It sux for all the parents out there who use them correctly because they are awesome.
*Leandri Jackson* As far as I know all is well which I’m very happy about and finally get to know gender next week! Even more exciting lol 😁 Hopefully all goes well for both of us once baby arrives since first time is always a little more challenging I’d think
@@roxannecruz9004 Absolutely I've been so afraid something might happen. But my mom told me that I should only speak positively. So here it goes. Our babies will be born healthy, perfectly perfect in all ways and be the happiest babies we know. This is a wonderful experience and all we can do is be positive and believe everything will be okay. The first time might be challenging but we are strong woman. There's only one reason woman get to carry these special miracles. Because we are strong and we can do it. May the rest of your pregnancy go healthily and perfectly. 😁😁😁😁😁
My top suggestions are the velcro swaddles, owlet, halo swivel sleeper bassinet, and the konny wrap! We tried the muslin swaddles and they never worked. My son would always wriggle out of them. Velcro works a lot better! The owlet is oh my god, such a lifesaver! So worth the expensive price. The Halo bassinet is fantastic because my kiddo always finds his way against the wall of whatever thing he's sleeping in and it has the mesh all the way around so I never have to worry. The konny wrap is awesome because it's super lightweight, no buckles, no extra fabric to tie off to the side. You put it on like a t-shirt and it works wonders!
Free tip for parents, don't actually hold the pacifier (edited cause auto correct sucks) in your kids mouth, instead try and pull it out (lightly flick it down towards their chin) to encourage their muscles to work harder to hold it in their mouths (it kinda simulates them dropping it). If you're breast feeding it will help them to latch easier/better too.
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you should try the tommee tippee pacifiers. they dont fall out of their mouth easily. we just tried a handlful of pacis and went back to the tommee tippee which we used for my daughter a few years ago
This is my first time watching her videos, quick question, out of curiosity, where is her accent from? I find it very lyrical and sing-song. I like it. 🙂
I actually use a muslim blanket to breastfeed too but I actually tie both ends together in a knot and put it over my head. It’s like a little cheap cover up except you could use it for many other things lol ☺️
Can you leave him in a Dockatot to sleep over night? I’ve read that it’s not safe from Lullaby trust but everyone seems to use them, just not sure if they’re using them whilst unattended? Just wondering whether you felt confident leaving babe in dockatot unattended overnight? 🤗
That's not how you hold a 7 week baby (1:57), you need to support his head. I see others have mentioned it. Also, I know swadling is still very popular and considered normal in large parts of the world, but know that it does increase the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS) as it restricts the movment of the childs arms and legs, and is generally not recomended. I don't mean to be rude, but I think information like this is important to ppl watching.
Yes I was thinking the same thing. Also the baby should be somewhat leaning forward (head and neck support from front) not backwards if you want to burp them successfully.
I watched my 3 month old grandson for a week and boy, he sounds just like Jackson! He was always colicky, spit up all the time and plain just not happy. so they took him to a doctor and said he is lactose intolerant (like me). He's 5 now and still lactose intolerant, but drinks almond milk as a substitute. He's never been happier!
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Thanks for the recommendation on the portable sound machine. Jackson is so beautiful while looking into his father's face as he's sitting up on his lap while being burped. Then he looks at you with curiosity as you hold the camera, since he cannot see himself in it yet. So sweet. Burp cloths are needed in the dozens. It doesn't help you right now, but he may take more to the pacifiers when he starts teething for naps and nighttime, if he uses teething toys at other wakeful times. Ah blankets: an original form of swaddling. Love how his left arm still managed to wiggle out of it. Maybe it wasn't high enough. He didn't like the dance party, but Riley did.
Hi there Doc a Tots are not safe for sleep, the term "breathable" is just a marketing term even the tag behind says to not allow them to sleep in one inside a crib but its not safe on an adult bed either. A baby placed alone, on their back in bare bassient ot crib is best for safe sleep and reduce the risk of suffocation and SIDS. Your baby is lovely by the way 💕
The cause is SIDS is not proven and is in constant research. The baby can obviously breathe and if the DocATot was that dangerous it would be recalled. So many things can happen to cause harm to a baby but if this momma feels safe with her little one using this then I’m sure he’s okay. Every baby and momma are different so let’s not give opinions where they weren’t wanted. ☺️
@@KH-ly6mt this is not my opinion this is a fact backed up by the American Academy of Pediatrics, any type of cosleeper is not safe including the Doc a Tot even if baby is being supervised, this product is only safe if used as a lounger while baby is awake. Spreading awareness about unsafe products can save a baby's life (yes unfortunately babies die each year to bedsharing and unsafe products).
Dock a tot isn't approved for overnight sleeping or unsupervised sleeping. They are a sids risk and even banned in Canada. You can even read the dock a tot manual or wherever they say that. Not sure if anyone mentioned that.
For introducing babies to pacifier, I'd suggest gently pulling the pacifier out of their mouth (not completely) to promote the reflex of suction, instead of "sticking" it to their mouths =) great content!
Where do you buy the burp cloths from please? These are the best but hard to find in the uk! ... P.S They make the best cleaning cloths for afterwards too!! :) xx
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My baby spits up a lot too. I don’t know if he has acid reflux. In every bottle feeding we do gas drops. And probably twice or 3 times a day we add grip water with gas drops. We did nutrimigen didn’t work still spit up. We are now doing AR enfamil he is doing good. We still do grip water and gas drops. If we didn’t have that he would be fussy. His spit ups are minimal. He use to spit up like crazy. Puddle cottage cheese sometimes. Now it’s hardly. He is almost 4 months
“There’s no question that the DockATot isn’t a safe sleep device,” says Denis Leduc, a community based paediatrician and clinical director of the newborn nursery at Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital. “On the contrary, a baby can easily obstruct its airway by turning towards one of those elevated sides. This is not anything that I would be comfortable recommending to parents.”
pinksocks115 I have a dockatot deluxe. It’s pretty big so it has enough room that if my newborn turns her head she still has at least 5 inches of space between her face and the sides of the dockatot. So she can’t suffocate. Plus I received my dockatot from a family friend who used it for all 3 of her perfectly healthy children 🙂
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My opinion about the owlet is that it’s a little unnecessary. If you have a baby that is sick or premature, things like that I understand it. But if you have anxiety about your healthy baby at night I personally think it just adds to the anxiety. Billions of baby’s have lived without things like the owlet, and for how expensive it is, you do not need it for a healthy baby. But that’s just my opinion and if you disagree, just keep scrolling you don’t need to give me an angry reply. I’m entitled to my opinion, you’re entitled to yours.
I am too!! The 14th... lol but I hope you read the comments and saw the link to the article. I attached it below. www.google.com/amp/s/www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-sleep/dangerous-way-parents-are-using-dockatots/amp/ I think the snoo bassinet seems like a much better option and you can also rent them.
I just ordered a Lille baby carrier after seeing you wear it. They had a great offer and I got it at 55% off! I believe the code was 2GOOD, not sure if it’s still going on.
My baby sleeps in a dock a tot. I leveled it to be 45 degree angle, and I put his play mat pillow under is feet. We swaddle him still. But give him room for his arms. We sleep on the couch sectionals. I think we are going to transition to the crib because of rolling over at 5-6 months. We are upgrading to sleep sacks this week. And I’m thinking of a newton mattress because he likes sleeping on his side. I soothe him with a binky before bedtime. He eats 9-10pm and wakes up 4-5 am and 5e binky usually just falls out of his mouth
Those advant pacifiers aren’t great my daughter also has problems latching and always drops them. Maybe when they get older, but The other pacifers you showed are good.
The fact that you have a new born, a toddler and not sleeping well but still get more videos out than bigger UA-cam channels that have nothing but time is insane. I swear you’re always at the top of my subs list with new videos. Your work ethic is amazing. Thank you for all the great content!🤍
Your husband need to hold him forward not let his head hold back. Me and my kids has acid reflux and we have stay leveled at bed time.
Thank you. I noticed that too.
@@agluebyaglueby7978 😂 my kids love it thank you very much. Maybe scary to you. I wish you the best and find more grace good day
Well handled! It's amazing to see someone not be able to rub of their evil onto others and see wonderful people like you be nothing but graceful and remain a good person! Thanks for setting an absolutely amazing example to all that read this comment, and of course your lucky children! :D
Rub off*!
@@halloweellahere7602 thank you I really do wish for people like that to find happiness
Babies don’t need that much stuff! Many moms are tricked in by ads and culture of buying lots of kind of “necessary” things. I bought for my little one just main and most essential things (like crib, mattress, sling to carry baby evertwhere, breastfeeding bra+ pads, swaddles, hooded towel, baby bathtub, burp clothes, some baby caring stuff and minimum clothes to wear.
I hate this attitude. Parents can have as much stuff as they feel they're going to use and makes their parenthood more convenient or easy for them. What is a lot of stuff for you may not be for the next family. There's always a person who's going to be more extreme than you are and claim that you don't need nursing pads or baby towels or more than five outfits. It's all relative. I don't think anybody's being hoodwinked by ads. There's a market for everyone and these newborn essential lists are different for everyone. I like watching them because sometimes I'm exposed to something that I had never seen before and think to myself, wow that would have been really cool to try with my first son who had issues with XY and Z. I always roll my eyes when I read comments about how "parents don't need this!" I think a parent can decide for themselves what they enjoy having in the infant stage.
@@christinayarmolyuk9808 I agree that everyone’s child experience is different but add definitely do trick you into buying pointless things. If you don’t think they do that’s just naive
“I didnt but all this stuff for my child so im gonna try to justify why i didnt by telling everyone that they dont need to either”. Its not one shoe fits all. Parents are entitled to buy anything they want for their child. You not buying those things doesnt make you a better parent than anyone else. Sure, you might not need everything is this video but there is nothing wrong with buying on excess if you want to and can afford to do so. Keep your negativity to yourself
@@ShinigamiShionZ she’s not saying you don’t need to, but there are so many unnecessary products out there. This commenter can say what they want to
Yeah first time parent you should just let them be because you know this is their first baby and it’s fun to do all the shopping and the excitement it brings to both parents. I’m sure after the first they’ll get a better understanding of what things worked and what didn’t work, like I’m going to be a second time mom now so now I know for sure what I’m going to buy and what I’m not. But just let first time parents be don’t be so judgmental telling them they don’t need this and oh they don’t need that much clothes or blah blah just let them have their moment Just let them be they’ll know when they decide for another baby.
When burping a baby you always want to have a firmer hold on their head/jaw/neck area with the front hand you can use the same two fingers just hold along the bottom of the jaw gently but with enough pressure to keep their heads from rolling or leaning too far back it helps a lot and prevents neck injuries... Edit... Use your pointer finger, middle finger, and thumb sorry I didnt specify that..
Yes. They taught me the proper technique in the NICU and I’ll never forget it
And this is actually much more important essential support you HAVE TO provide for your baby-proper handling, never let their head just hang back, or straight up. This is what your baby really need, other staff is just commercial and baby really doesn't care.
I cringed watching the burping.
Yeah I realized baby wasn’t properly held correctly when being burped..
@Victoria Molina yep, can't even watch the rest of the video. Still stuck on how dad was just letting that head roll back
Watching while in labor
GoPrissyGo good luck! You’ve got this
Good luck mama.....
Ahhh good luck mama!! Wishing you the best 😘❤️
Oh my god 😅 good luck, I'm also due in march with no. 3, but doctor said he will come early 🙃
Congratulations Mama! Hope all is well and going smoothly ❤
Finally had my baby boy! He is now 8 days old, and your videos helped me get through pregnancy and labor!
Congratulations ❤
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Congrats
Not here to mom shame, just here to let other moms know that dock a tots are 100% NOT sleep safe. Awake time only
Yes thank you for saying this. Babies should not sleep in anything like this as it increases the chances of SIDS. Safe sleeping for infants is on a firm flat mattress with nothing surrounding their head, no crib bumpers, dockatot, toys, beanies etc. rednose.org.au/article/red-nose-six-safe-sleep-recommendations
Also not shaming at all just informing from research based evidence.
Thank you for this
As a first time mum-to-be, I loved watching this. At times I don’t know where to begin but this has been super helpful!!
This was so helpful. I tried a swaddle with my 2 month old last night for the 1st time, thought he’d hate it as he sleeps with his arms up. But he loved it. He was settled all night !
The baby swing is our most prized possession. I swear this child would never nap without it. Also the swaddle sacks and blankets. We use both each time he naps and sleeps at night because Houdini gets his hands free and wakes himself up. He literally can’t sleep more than a half hour without being swaddled because he wakes himself up. He also gets super fussy without being swaddled and instantly calms down and goes to sleep once we wrap him.
What baby swing did you use? I’m pregnant with my first and Im having the most trouble finding a good swing.
I definitely agree!💯 The swing was a Godsend when my son was a baby!
Couldn’t agree more! I have the exact same sound machine and it’s still going strong. My son just turned 8 months today! He loves carriers. I rarely ever use a stroller. Those things have been so helpful 🙏.
First time mom here and your video helped me a lot to make my list for shopping without buying things that are not needed but marketing and the whole sistem make extra effords to create those needs..exposing them and enjoying minimalistic life. But without experience is hard😅 so very gratefull
I love the owlet smart sock, I was recommended by a nurse when my little one was in the NICU and is suck a great thing to have.
Thx great vid father of a 5 day old baby girl, this helps
I'm finishing up my registry now, and these tips definitely helped! Thanks!
My son is 8.5 months and I’m still watching newborn essential videos.
I’m so glad I reached this video 😭. I am expecting a baby girl in less than 2 months! I have been debating which baby carrier to purchase and I had no idea they made shirts! I just don’t like the hassle that come with a lot of the other carriers. A shirt is just perfect! Just purchased :)
Just an FYI the dock a tot isn’t safe for sleep. Along with any inclined “sleeper”. They are not fda approved for sleep. Only products labeled as a crib or bassinet are approved and have actual guidelines and restrictions for safe sleep.
Jillian J just so you know if a baby has acid reflux the rules are slightly different
Maybe in America but in other places they are approved .
@@capturedbyannamarie that isnt really true. It is old and out dated practice.
@@dramaa.llammaa1436 true. But other countries have very lax laws on what is safe. Like drop side cribs, forward facing carseats at 6mo. Etc. Just because it's currently legal there, doesn't make it safe. Especially when the science and studies are there to back o
It up.
@@capturedbyannamarie I'll actually ammend my statement for inclined sleeping. IF and infant has choked or asphyxiated from reflux, AND you get a prescription hospital grade oxygen monitor for home AND your doctor recommends an inclined sleep space, then and only then should you incline the sleep space (because you have a hospital grade oxygen monitor to let you know when baby needs help). And no, an owlet sock doesn't count. Those are a whole other problem.
Probably won’t see this but it’s worth a shot. Where did you get the bassinet? The time on the video on which one I’m talking about is 5:37. I have a bassinet and it’s super huge for my little baby.
Hi Kayla! New subscriber here! I just found your channel while on maternity leave with my now 2 week old daughter, baby #2. I have a 2.5 year old son, but he goes to daycare 🙌🏾. I love your style of vlogs because you keep it real! Keep making content and I’ll keep watching. Even as a a second time mom, you learn that every pregnancy, delivery, and baby is different, so I’m still learning. My new baby girl is so much more chill than my son was however last night she was up for hours and had a hard time falling asleep and I also was tired because I was up most of the previous night and didn’t nap at all during the day. Anyways, thanks for your content!
Literally laughed out loud when you put the blanket over your head :))
Unfortunately Dokatot is not safe for sleeping ! Only to lay them down and supervised. People need to be aware of this...
Thank you for this, I just searched up and this seems correct. Apparently there have been number of baby deaths due to DockaTot. People should be more aware on these things
Our little boy is 4.5months now. Some tips...
To help with reflux get the MAM bottles with the hotels in the bottom (don’t use completely sealed bottomed bottle) - they help let the air out when he sucks and supposedly reduces reflux. Ours was bad (still can be) but we use the MAM bottles and Infacol. You could also try GripeWater.
Tap the pacifier. It encourages them to suck. (Our problem now is trying to get him to get himself back off to sleep when he wakes in the night so we don’t have to go in and put the dummy back in)
DIY DockaTot/Sleepyhead trick: take an empty pillow case, then take a large towel and roll it into a sausage. Put the sausage towel into the pillow case like a horseshoe... works a treat!
Also, if he’s in a Moses basket or similar and there’s quite a bit of space around, then roll up a couple of small towels and put either side of him... again, worked a treat!
Also also, raise it at the head end slightly (eg fold a towel a couple of times and place under the head end of the carry cot/Moses basket). Was recommended by the hospital and has always helped.
Good luck, keep at it! We had a difficult baby (reflux, exaggerated startle reflex, no more than 20min naps through the day and no more than an hour or two overnight) but we’re working through it and each step in the right direction is a win!
Please don't try the rolled up towel trick... if the baby turns his head to the side he can suffocate! By all means raise the head end of the Moses basket by placing a rolled up towel underneath the head of the mattress, (please note, this only works if he's in a Moses basket, not a big cot as raising the head end will have no effect on the baby who is right down the other end of the cot!) Please know that my comments are to help you mum's keep your little ones safe and not to preach at you... stay safe always x
Alison Coles ... Towel underneath Moses basket to raise the head end, agreed that’s fine. Rolled up sausage towel inside a pillow case as a makeshift sleepyhead is absolutely fine IN A COT not in a Moses basket or anything of course (used by many we know including us for several months - until he was too big for it or started to even think about actually rolling over - so 4-5months old, but no older than 5months we found). But agree with trying to keep everyone safe... this worked for us and we were sensible with it.
@@tbd1001 Are you a childcare professional? What you are suggesting is absolutely NOT ok, even in a cot. If the baby turns it's head to the side the risk of suffocation is still there... I am a childcare specialist with a consultancy business that offers help to parents on all aspects of child rearing and safety. The sleepyhead and all those things are gimmicks that are totally unsafe for sleeping your baby on... please don't put your child at unnecessary risk... better to have a baby that cries until it learns to self settle than a dead baby for the sake of a peaceful night! That may sound harsh, but that's the truth of it! Please don't use ANYTHING in the cot other than the swaddle or sleeping bag and a dummy, it's not worth the risk. Stay safe x
This was so informative. I have a newborn and I'm not a first time mom but I have 3 older kids between the ages of 11 and 16 so I might as well be. They didn't have all this cool stuff when they were babies.
Your baby is soooo sweet. thanks for all the opinions! They are really helpful.
Thank you for keeping her honest Jo. I am trying to figure out the nursing cover situation
Loved collabing with you again! We had so many of the same things lol! I think we’re going to get that bouncer you talked about, you convinced me lol!
Omg that rocker for your back on the couch is genius! 👍 im definitely buying
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Lots of perfect moms in the comments lol.... love your videos! You are a wonderful mommy!
I got a pillow at Walmart it is like a Boppy Pillow but you can set the baby up more. It is good for our baby cause he also has acid reflux bad.
Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested 😀😀😀😀
my wife uses the "Macie Moo" brand nursing cover from Amazon and says its the best thing she has bought for our baby!
Loving the dance party! 😂🎉
I don't even have a baby, but I love watching your videos!
Leticia Limotyrakis that’s so sweet 💓
Me too
Thank you. As a soon to be first time mom, this was helpful.
love the shark pijama! Could you share the link of that too please?
Are you concerned about the Dock-a-tot? It’s banned in Canada due to safety concerns.
I think it was recalled or a warning here too, -South Carolina.
Ya I have heard it’s not safe for babies to sleep in because of SIDS
@@CMLangman I'm going to have go research how it can cause SIDS, I mean isnt it designed where babies cannot roll over? So how would they suffocate if that's the main risk.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-sleep/dangerous-way-parents-are-using-dockatots/amp/
This was going to be my question too. I've heard so many mixed reviews! First of all, how is this glorified pillow almost $200?! And when I first saw it I thought the sides were just like crib bumpers...
Have you tried the Dr. Brown bottles? Allegedly those are good to reduce colic, all my friends recommended those to me & we use those bottles for my baby (formula fed) & she’s does great with them! (Cleaning them sucks, just an FYI! 🤦🏻♀️)
Why do we stop startle reflex? Isn't that a good thing to minimize the risk of sids?
Don’t forget to add on your list a good monitor! I love the Miku pro! 🥰
Awesome that this is just top 10, great video. I love that you show how to use the products. Poor baby reflux! Love the shark pjs! Obsessed with the LoveToDream and Zipadee-Zip swaddlers. Be careful to not leave soft Wubs in the crib or bassinet, but just pacifier is fine. Lightweight bouncers are awesome, glad you mentioned that. Careful with the Docks and Loungers - babies should only sleep in cribs and bassinets.
For how long can a baby sleep in a bouncer? I'm asking because I don't like the idea of having another basset moving around the house all the time
Chiming into the conversation about the Dock-A-Tot. Yes, DAT has warnings saying it should NOT be used for night sleeping. It is safe to use under supervision for placing and lounging. If you are monitoring the baby during the day, I believe they can nap in it. The suffocation risk is two-fold; If the baby rolls their face into the side, they cannot breath. Also, It is soft-sided, so any form of bed-sharing with it is very dangerous since you may not notice if you roll onto it in your sleep. Follow general guidelines and safety regulations on the products and provided by your doctor to help prevent issues.
It’s banned in Canada as it is not certified to be safe to sleep in or nap in during the day regardless of supervision.
@@catherinefarrell5 good to know! I avoided it altogether due to the price and the warnings
Kylah Gabbert the price is one thing but don’t listen to Catherine. She’s on some soapbox about the Dock-A-Tot and has got the whole issue twisted. Here is the press release from the Canadian Gov’t.
healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64318a-eng.php
In a nutshell after numerous attempts since the 90’s to get parents to ensure that babies only sleep in cribs or bassinets the only way they could protect children from their idiot parents was to change their regulations. Technically there isn’t a category the baby nests/pods fall under so they can’t be imported into the country. It’s kinda like not being able to import/manufacture blow dryers because people kept using them while in the bath tub. It sux for all the parents out there who use them correctly because they are awesome.
I really love your sharing. It helps me to figure out what to buy. Thanks!
Yay Kayla keep the videos coming! We love to watch you while we sip coffee!
Dockatot isn't actually meant for them to sleep in, the bumpers are a suffocation hazard.
Thank you so much this really help for a new mom 😩
I just found out I'm pregnant and I came across your Channel. Thank you for all the info. I just subbed😁😁😁😁😁..
I'm going to be a first time mom😀😀😀
Congrats 🎉 how exciting! Hope all goes well during your pregnancy and after ❤️ I’m currently 16 weeks with my first as well.☺️
@@roxannecruz9004 thanks so much. Wow how are you feeling. Hope all goes well for you too. I'm so excited
*Leandri Jackson* As far as I know all is well which I’m very happy about and finally get to know gender next week! Even more exciting lol 😁
Hopefully all goes well for both of us once baby arrives since first time is always a little more challenging I’d think
@@roxannecruz9004 Absolutely I've been so afraid something might happen. But my mom told me that I should only speak positively. So here it goes. Our babies will be born healthy, perfectly perfect in all ways and be the happiest babies we know. This is a wonderful experience and all we can do is be positive and believe everything will be okay. The first time might be challenging but we are strong woman. There's only one reason woman get to carry these special miracles. Because we are strong and we can do it. May the rest of your pregnancy go healthily and perfectly. 😁😁😁😁😁
Do what you think best. 4th time mom and I only have one item on this list.
Dokatots not meant for unsupervised sleep. 3 babies have died in them and the makers have said it was not meant for unsupervised sleep.
they shouldn't be used at all for any sleep, period!
Nice newborn baby looking awesome
thank you for showing us how you put that on!! its super simple now I defiantly want one!!!
My top suggestions are the velcro swaddles, owlet, halo swivel sleeper bassinet, and the konny wrap! We tried the muslin swaddles and they never worked. My son would always wriggle out of them. Velcro works a lot better! The owlet is oh my god, such a lifesaver! So worth the expensive price. The Halo bassinet is fantastic because my kiddo always finds his way against the wall of whatever thing he's sleeping in and it has the mesh all the way around so I never have to worry. The konny wrap is awesome because it's super lightweight, no buckles, no extra fabric to tie off to the side. You put it on like a t-shirt and it works wonders!
Dance party had to be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen
Love the video, thank you. And ladies thank you for the tones of advice in the comment section.
Free tip for parents, don't actually hold the pacifier (edited cause auto correct sucks) in your kids mouth, instead try and pull it out (lightly flick it down towards their chin) to encourage their muscles to work harder to hold it in their mouths (it kinda simulates them dropping it). If you're breast feeding it will help them to latch easier/better too.
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you should try the tommee tippee pacifiers. they dont fall out of their mouth easily. we just tried a handlful of pacis and went back to the tommee tippee which we used for my daughter a few years ago
This was so helpful coz my baby girl is due in 2 weeks! ❤️
Congratulations ❤
congratulate
Very useful video for mothers with new born kids !!
Hi, what kind of bassinet do you have?
This is my first time watching her videos, quick question, out of curiosity, where is her accent from? I find it very lyrical and sing-song. I like it. 🙂
I believe I heard her say in another video that she’s a Latina.
I actually use a muslim blanket to breastfeed too but I actually tie both ends together in a knot and put it over my head. It’s like a little cheap cover up except you could use it for many other things lol ☺️
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Can you leave him in a Dockatot to sleep over night? I’ve read that it’s not safe from Lullaby trust but everyone seems to use them, just not sure if they’re using them whilst unattended? Just wondering whether you felt confident leaving babe in dockatot unattended overnight? 🤗
That's not how you hold a 7 week baby (1:57), you need to support his head. I see others have mentioned it. Also, I know swadling is still very popular and considered normal in large parts of the world, but know that it does increase the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS) as it restricts the movment of the childs arms and legs, and is generally not recomended. I don't mean to be rude, but I think information like this is important to ppl watching.
Yes I was thinking the same thing. Also the baby should be somewhat leaning forward (head and neck support from front) not backwards if you want to burp them successfully.
doctors in the United States recommend them. I think the risk if SIDS from swaddling is still quite disputed in the medical community.
Great accessories!!! this will def help me through the first weeks!!!
Loving the new intro and it's so great to see your number of subscribers keep rising! :)
Im wanting to get a dock a tot as well! It seems safer to put them in the dock while they sleep in their crib.
It is not. Research safe sleep best practices.
I watched my 3 month old grandson for a week and boy, he sounds just like Jackson! He was always colicky, spit up all the time and plain just not happy. so they took him to a doctor and said he is lactose intolerant (like me). He's 5 now and still lactose intolerant, but drinks almond milk as a substitute. He's never been happier!
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I found this video very helpful thank you for all the details
Thanks for the recommendation on the portable sound machine. Jackson is so beautiful while looking into his father's face as he's sitting up on his lap while being burped. Then he looks at you with curiosity as you hold the camera, since he cannot see himself in it yet. So sweet. Burp cloths are needed in the dozens. It doesn't help you right now, but he may take more to the pacifiers when he starts teething for naps and nighttime, if he uses teething toys at other wakeful times. Ah blankets: an original form of swaddling. Love how his left arm still managed to wiggle out of it. Maybe it wasn't high enough. He didn't like the dance party, but Riley did.
This was so helpful and Good luck xx I just found out I’m pregnant and I just told my boyfriend in my new video xx
Thanks for this video very helpful
Hi there Doc a Tots are not safe for sleep, the term "breathable" is just a marketing term even the tag behind says to not allow them to sleep in one inside a crib but its not safe on an adult bed either. A baby placed alone, on their back in bare bassient ot crib is best for safe sleep and reduce the risk of suffocation and SIDS. Your baby is lovely by the way 💕
The cause is SIDS is not proven and is in constant research. The baby can obviously breathe and if the DocATot was that dangerous it would be recalled. So many things can happen to cause harm to a baby but if this momma feels safe with her little one using this then I’m sure he’s okay. Every baby and momma are different so let’s not give opinions where they weren’t wanted. ☺️
@@KH-ly6mt this is not my opinion this is a fact backed up by the American Academy of Pediatrics, any type of cosleeper is not safe including the Doc a Tot even if baby is being supervised, this product is only safe if used as a lounger while baby is awake. Spreading awareness about unsafe products can save a baby's life (yes unfortunately babies die each year to bedsharing and unsafe products).
Thanks for the tips! Where did you get the shark pajamas from? I need them! 🥹🙏
Dock a tot isn't approved for overnight sleeping or unsupervised sleeping. They are a sids risk and even banned in Canada. You can even read the dock a tot manual or wherever they say that. Not sure if anyone mentioned that.
For introducing babies to pacifier, I'd suggest gently pulling the pacifier out of their mouth (not completely) to promote the reflex of suction, instead of "sticking" it to their mouths =) great content!
I wish I knew about the owlette when I had my baby! But what a great gift idea for my nephew who’s due soon! 🤗
Love the rocker mama! But the link doesn’t work??
Where do you buy the burp cloths from please?
These are the best but hard to find in the uk! ... P.S They make the best cleaning cloths for afterwards too!! :) xx
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My baby spits up a lot too. I don’t know if he has acid reflux. In every bottle feeding we do gas drops. And probably twice or 3 times a day we add grip water with gas drops. We did nutrimigen didn’t work still spit up. We are now doing AR enfamil he is doing good. We still do grip water and gas drops. If we didn’t have that he would be fussy. His spit ups are minimal. He use to spit up like crazy. Puddle cottage cheese sometimes. Now it’s hardly. He is almost 4 months
Amazon has a dupe for the Dock a Tot too!
He's just too adorable ❤️
This was an amazingly helpful video, thanks so much. 🖤✨
“There’s no question that the DockATot isn’t a safe sleep device,” says Denis Leduc, a community based paediatrician and clinical director of the newborn nursery at Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital. “On the contrary, a baby can easily obstruct its airway by turning towards one of those elevated sides. This is not anything that I would be comfortable recommending to parents.”
pinksocks115 I have a dockatot deluxe. It’s pretty big so it has enough room that if my newborn turns her head she still has at least 5 inches of space between her face and the sides of the dockatot. So she can’t suffocate. Plus I received my dockatot from a family friend who used it for all 3 of her perfectly healthy children 🙂
@@AyshaLovesYou thats the 'if it didnt happen to them its fine' defence?
When she said "i promise you I'm a weakling"... I felt that
Which products use for ur baby plzz tell me...?
4 more months to go with my first. This was really helpful as I'm about to start my baby registry.
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I like how she showed the baby using the items
? You didn’t include the shark pj’s ! Where’d you get that?
My opinion about the owlet is that it’s a little unnecessary. If you have a baby that is sick or premature, things like that I understand it. But if you have anxiety about your healthy baby at night I personally think it just adds to the anxiety. Billions of baby’s have lived without things like the owlet, and for how expensive it is, you do not need it for a healthy baby. But that’s just my opinion and if you disagree, just keep scrolling you don’t need to give me an angry reply. I’m entitled to my opinion, you’re entitled to yours.
About to have my first baby. If he doesn't want the paci why do you push it? Just curious
Thanks for all the info. Love it ❤️ I'm due in June
I am too!! The 14th... lol but I hope you read the comments and saw the link to the article. I attached it below.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-sleep/dangerous-way-parents-are-using-dockatots/amp/
I think the snoo bassinet seems like a much better option and you can also rent them.
I'm due in may on the 24th
Hope you guys had safe deliveries 🤗
I just ordered a Lille baby carrier after seeing you wear it. They had a great offer and I got it at 55% off! I believe the code was 2GOOD, not sure if it’s still going on.
My baby sleeps in a dock a tot. I leveled it to be 45 degree angle, and I put his play mat pillow under is feet. We swaddle him still. But give him room for his arms. We sleep on the couch sectionals. I think we are going to transition to the crib because of rolling over at 5-6 months. We are upgrading to sleep sacks this week. And I’m thinking of a newton mattress because he likes sleeping on his side. I soothe him with a binky before bedtime. He eats 9-10pm and wakes up 4-5 am and 5e binky usually just falls out of his mouth
Where did you get those shark pajamas? They are so cute!
The dock a tot is not safe for sleep.
Those advant pacifiers aren’t great my daughter also has problems latching and always drops them. Maybe when they get older, but The other pacifers you showed are good.
He isn’t even 2 months when they were filming this and they are just throwing his head around. You have to hold a babies head people!!!!!!
Where did you get the shark onesie?
Where did you buy the muslin blanket? Or nursing blanket