Hi I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and everything in your video is 100% correct! Thank you for sharing this important information with your audience ❤
faadhil Thajudeen what I knew is it is a part of development and they explore hands like that so should be fine. My baby puts all 5 fingers.Just be prepared as it is thumb finger it will be a bit hard to come out from that habit later in the days but you can let baby enjoy now and listen to elder.Good luck
Totally believe what you are pointing out here. Babies cannot express their discomfort so everyone does whatever they want. Thank you for your awareness and sharing your knowledge.
LOL everybody in the comments freaking out when there’s no reason to. My son is 7 months he’s sitting up by himself now and I hardly ever used his little chair thingy. Moms remember that being a parent doesn’t come with a handbook, it’s all ultimately up to you and baby. I know a ton of babies who used the things she’s said not too and they’re just fine! Just trust yourself and listen to your baby 💛
I’m a pediatric physical therapist and occasional birth doula. I only recently discovered your videos and find them so informative and helpful, and will recommend them going forward to all the pregnant and postpartum moms I encounter. The 5 things you suggest to avoid in this video are on point!!!
@ReneeGerber Are walkers actually bad for them? What is your stance on them? I’m just curious because I have a 6 month old and I am getting mixed reviews
It is indeed very bad I used walker with my elder son and he doesn’t have good balance and he walks only putting weight on him front part of the feet. We were not aware so with my second child who is 5 months old we are not using it.
Interesting. In my country we are so much stricter. I would never put my baby in the jumper, walker or activity center. And especially would never use a baby seat. Not even a 10 minutes a day. All the physiotherapist in my country I’ve talked to are very strictly against practicing sitting. And I agree with that based on the research. It is interesting to see how it’s different in every country.
The same in Poland. The jumper, walker, etc. were used here in the past and were the cause of many malformations (at least according to the research I've read, and what's interesting - most of the research was done in USA :-) ). Sitting, as well as crawling or walking, should result from the natural developmental process, not placing the child in "helpers" that never simulate real conditions. My favorite phrase when it comes to parenting: be supportive, but most of all don't disturb! :-)
So true. And what about the baby carriers? Ergobaby and Babybjorn is so popular in America as far as I know. But it is overly expensive garbage that hurt babies. Elastic or woven wrap is much better for the first months. Baby carriers are also really good but it is necessary to follow basic rules (M position, C curved back, fabric from one knee to another, soft back and no firm neck collar).
I'm due tomorrow and I've been watching your videos almost my entire pregnancy. I'm so grateful for you and your videos because I can't afford a doula. You have helped me feel so confident and I'm really looking forward to my babies birth and my own birth as a mom! Thank you so much for your passion and willingness to share your knowledge.
She was with me the last month of my pregnancy and her breathing techniques helped me so much to have a very fast and unmedicated labour and to even enjoy the process. She does a wonderful job. I send you so much power and good energy for yours!
I wish I had found her sooner. What I DID learn from her before my baby came was priceless. This woman is totally in her element. And her postpartum meditation is so healing.
The only things I used for my daughter was educational toys from Monti Kids, which is a montessori program from age 0 to 2 years old. The Montessori Method addresses your child’s cognitive, physical, linguistic, social, and emotional development. I did not use walkers, seating trainings or any other products. She started to wear shoes only when she was walking fully on her own. For her physical body, I let everything happened naturally.
100% agree. We did the same for our daughter and I feel she was free to concentrate on what she was ready to do from day to day instead of being pushed by us stressed out parents. She was standing up by month 9 and walking at month eleven, right on track. The added bonus is not buying a ton of useless baby equipment which is often at least partly made of plastic.
Any thoughts on the Graco 4 in 1 carrier? He is 2 months but already very heavy and my hands hurt. I'm almost 40 and I am taking boxing training so my hands are sore.
Last night I kept trying to find a good source about why we discourage walkers because some of my family members keep pushing me to get my baby one. Thank you for all this!!!!
I was in the same situation. My son used it at my mother's house for a little while. He was fine without it and his legs are really strong since he did a lot of holding on to objects and walking.
My family is 100% against walkers because of their experience with me, not even because of the development issue. I fell down a flight of stairs because I was in my walker and somehow knew how to open then gate to the steps (dad pulled SuperDad and literally flew down the stairs somehow past me and caught me before I landed). My bfs mom wanted to get our 6m one and I told him and her this and now she’s against it. I got lucky, but some other babies have gotten majorly injured. My dad had a bruise on the back of his shoulder for 6 years later and had to get surgery to remove it. I told this to a friend of mine with hers and she laughed and didn’t believe me till her daughter almost did the exact same thing. Walkers are never okay in my family.
we didn't use any walker or jumper for our daughter. She's able to sit on her own by 5 months and cruising around by holding on furniture by 10 months.
Canada is the first country in the world to ban the sale, importation and advertisement of baby walkers. And other countries are doing the same.. I didn't use for my 2 children and it's better without it.
For the nails, get an electric nail file! They have different heads for the age of baby, and don’t hurt at all. I got one for my baby, and have been using it since birth. My babe is 3 weeks now, and I use it twice a day since her nails grow so quickly. It is fast and easy to use, and I’ve not had any big issues with her scratching herself, and never put her in mittens.
1. Front facing baby wearing 2. Developmentally inappropriate baby gear 3. Using jumpers or walkers too early or too much 4. Baby mittens 5. Baby shoes
Love it! I'm in Mexico and pretty much everyone here thinks it's essential to have mittens and shoes on their baby at all times and they fuss at me when I don't put them on my baby.
I only give my newborn socks because it's cold up here in the north. But that's about it. Baby shoes never made much sense for me unless they are used outside and they can already walk on their own. Why do people put shoes on a still-learning-to-walk baby?
@@PoptartParasol They claim it helps them learn to walk correctly. I've usually just figure it's not worth arguing with them and am just like "oh, ok thanks" and do what I think is best for my baby.
Or just don't help your baby to sit up. They will eventually sit by themselves, usually after starting to crawl. Until then, hold them on your lap with your support. That's how the body is designed to develop, with free movement. It's amazing to watch.
I agree with everything mentioned but the waking piece. Each child is different. And this can be said about my 2nd son. He was a very fussy child until he took his first steps at 7 months and was choosing to walk at 8 months. He finally had control of his environment and was content. There was no stopping that child, he particularly skipped the crawling stage.
I always felt bad for not being able to afford any baby gear and walkers. Have raised 3 healthy boys. All started walking from 10 months on their own. They are now 5, 3 and 2.
About the upseat... the best is no seat before they are ready..in my country (Czech Republic) these seats like bumbo or upseat are not common and discouraged the same way as walkers or jumpers.. the best way is to wait until the baby learns to sit on his own and not to sit him up before he and his spine is ready...
I love how informed and passionate this video is. I love shes using her own experience and i LOVE She gently advises what isnt healthy...tells us why and then gives us a healthy choice
Ok honest question here. My son is 3mo and I just started him facing outward in my Ergobaby Omni 360 carrier. It has straps to adjust to better support the angle of the legs, to better support the hips. My baby does not tolerate being carried facing inward, and does not tolerate being put down at all. He has been loving facing outward in the Ergobaby carrier and until I watched this video, I felt it was a God-send. Ergobaby says to face them out only when they have good head and neck control, which my baby does, and I trusted that this company cared about the ergonomic support for babies and their development. What am I missing, what am I getting wrong?
Thank you so much Bridget for all the knowledge you put out !! I just birthed my 2nd baby on the 28th and it was a success. This was a Vbac and I labored @ home for 49 hours when I arrived at the hospital I was 9cm . Thank you ☺️
Yes def! Also it should Be noted that..newborns and babies can also get over-stimulated by forward facing carriers. They have no way to hide their face when they are over stimulated ! Thanks for this helpful video!
The upseat is cruel. You try sitting with your legs spread like that for 15 minutes without being able to close them. How awful. If a baby’s spine is developed enough, they will sit up on their own. I agree with the OT on UA-cam who says that babies spend far too much cumulative time in these contraptions, strollers, up seats, car seats, bouncy seats. Why don’t you try holding them?
My wife and I are expecting our first child this June and your videos have helped me to try and be a better partner through this pregnancy where I often feel lost and unable to help. Thank you for this. Also my sister in law just got us some kits from Lovevery for Christmas so I am glad to hear that you recommend them ☺️
I'm about to be a dad for the first time next month. Thanks for these great tips! My siblings have been using the Bumbo for their kids and I'll definitely let them know.
This is really interesting for me to see. I guess I live in very strictly ergo country. It is generally advised- No front facing carrying ever, no sitting baby up until they can sit on their own (usually from crawling), no jumpers, no walker or other baby trapping devices, bouncers/loungers just for few minutes a day when absolutely neccesary, barefoot when possible and now the big trend of barefoot shoes.
I even take off my babys pants when we're at home and it's not too cold. They learn how to crawl and pull themselves up much easier and quicker this way. They need the traction so they don't slip and fall.
I followed some of your tips in your videos during pregnancy and delivery. Thank you so much it gave me much insight. I gave birth on April and this is the first time I watch your video after that. You look different, Bridget. Which is absolutely normal, as someone who has two little ones, hehe. I hope you're doing well and happy.
I’m a ftm and I feel horrible, I’ve been doing everything wrong it seems like. I am so glad I found this video. I have the bumbo and I put my baby girl in it once but didn’t even let her stay 15 seconds because it had her slouched over so much
Thank you SO much for this video! I already knew all these things myself but I am so happy you’re spreading the word! All these things are pretty well known back in my home country but I feel like they’re not spoken about enough in the west (UK, US etc). If I may, I will dare to disagree with point 2. The physiotherapists back at home actually recommend not to sit your baby until they learn it on their own completely. They spine isn’t ready, they sit all curled down, can’t breathe properly and their hips suffer too. Of course, the upseat is still better than all the other seats out there, I’m just sharing what I know. I believe we all do our best for our little ones
Love this. My friend is an early childhood educator and they don’t use walkers, high chairs etc at preschool because it can delay their development, they are also against tummy time on the floor so I haven’t done this with my baby (she has tummy time on my chest) and has been holding her head up well for weeks
This is a really informative video! It's important for parents to be aware of things that can potentially impact their baby's development and to do their best to avoid them. It's great to see that the speaker emphasizes the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for a baby, as this is crucial for their overall development. It's also important to remember that every baby is different, and what works for one may not work for another. Thank you for sharing these useful tips!
1. Forward facing baby wearing 2. Developmentally inappropriate baby gear 3. Using jumpers, activity centers, or walkers too early or too much 4. Baby mittens 5. Baby shoes
Never used any of these items with either of my kids! Tried the bumbo once and baby hated it. Tons of mama facing baby wearing. Never did mittens ever and we only do moccasins and very rarely shoes!
I had my baby girl 3 weeks ago and I had been watching your videos during my entire pregnancy. Thanks to you I was able to learn and practice breathing techniques and have an unmedicated birth, like I had planned for, despite family and friends advising me otherwise. Your videos gave me the confidence I needed to follow my instincts during labor and not give in to the epidural. I felt as if my mind and body were completely in-synch. All of this was possible thanks to you and your educational videos. Thank you so much!! 💕
I was just commenting elsewhere on this video about how people tend to listen to their friends and family over science haha. So I’m glad you stick to what you think is important! 👏 Congratulations on your baby 😊
Never used jumper, walkers or never trained my baby to sit. we did a lots of tummy time She started sitting her own when she was ready at 7 months and now she stands up without help at 7.5 months.. the walkers can damage to baby's spine. The video is informative thx.
@@fishreign5771 But 8 months is early for baby to walk. the best thing you can do just put the baby on the floor and leave it alone 😊😊 is your baby crawling?
You’re the first “baby coach” that has made any sense! Thank you! I’m a nanny, but I hope to be a mama some day, and I share your thoughts. This is well researched and presented 🥰
What is the amount of time you recommend a day to use a jolly jumper? My 5 month old loves it! Have been using since 4 months. How early is too early? Love your videos! You really helped me with labor and delivery and beyond!
Hi everyone. My wife and I just had a new born and your videos are helping me be a better father. I feel I’m really struggling but your content is helping me out I’ll be staying tuned
I'm wondering the same thing. I just checked mine and the part where baby's butt goes is not lower which is what she said can cause slouching and spine issues. The leg holes are not that far apart but not too close together either so I'm hoping it's okay bc I've just started using it.
Filing newborn nails is impossible, they bend like paper. Electric files plow through in a millisecond. Clipping them is the only way I feel comfortable using. Their nails grow long overnight, two days tops. I clipped my baby's nails and didn't use mittens just one night, and woke up to his cornea scratched very badly.
Hey I’m a new Dad and apparently doing everything wrong. My son is 4 months old and we have had him in the ergo baby carrier, facing forward for the past month. He passionately hates facing inward. Even when just being carried. He wants to see the world. There are very few places and positions that he is truly happy in and this is his absolute favorite. It’s really been a huge help to use this for walks and the one thing we can rely on when he’s fussy. My question is: Exactly how bad is this for his hip development? Is it worth sacrificing everyone’s sanity and the one thing he enjoys? Is there a safe way to carry him front facing at this age or exercises we can do with him to make up for walks facing forward?
Hi my son is the same, he wants to be carried forward so he can see the world around him. I was looking forward for him to reach 6 months and put him in the carrier forward position, but my pediatrician (we live in EU) was completely against it and said I should never use it. I hope it helps 😊
@davynavy24 A ring sling might be better...allows for proper hip placement and yet being easier for baby to see out. My now 5 mon old son has loved it (been in since newborn) and loves looking out at everything and I love that it's good for proper support. He's now 21lbs and I wore my daughter into toddlerhood so it does provide support for wearer too...
FOrward facing . For those wondering , dont let them dangle facing towards the world on youre chest. Face them towards ure chest. So their neck is rested. And it helps that they hear ure breathing.
I agree with you but the timeline is different for each baby on point 1,2,3 Our baby start to walk by herself in between 7-8 month. I strongly agree about mittens and shoes. We never put any mitten on her hand and never put shoes before 7 month. Lightly dress her, absolutely no walker.
Love your videos!! My baby is 4.5 months old and absolutely loves sitting when we pull her up and support her hands or independently in the tripod sit. We have to help her to get in these positions though. Is this okay? I heard from some people we should only let her do it when she can roll into a seated position herself (no assistance from us), so we started to worry!
Hi Bridget! From what age to what age do you use the upseat? I'm assuming it could be used as an eating chair, when would you switch to a high chair and which would you recommend?
Love your channel I’ve been watching since I was pregnant I was overdue and your video really helped doing some exercises to help start labour was incredible my baby is almost four months now thank you for the great content ❤️
Can you please speak about what age to start tummy time and can we place baby on playmat and at what age, also swing/bouncer seat, when should those be used
Agreed with absolutely every tip in this video 👏🏿! I’m a doula and momma of 3 as well hoping to spread good motherhood information on my UA-cam channel also 🤗. Especially for other Black women and women of color. Your daughter is adorable 😍! Thanks for sharing ❤️!
@@LeddingGooo Because Black women and other women of color are vastly underrepresented and suffer higher rates of maternal and infant mortality. Or haven’t you heard?
What about forward facing with the ergo baby carrier that supports the legs and keeps them in a wide “m” shape? The instructions say you can start forward facing at 3 months, which my baby is (today actually!) so I was going to start so he could see out since he gets frustrated when he’s turned in. But of course I want the best for him!
Hi Bridget! I’ve watched a few of your videos but I need help!! . My son will be 7mo on the 9th . I’ve been cosleeping since he was born but it’s been rough lately. I want my space and sleep back.😣 I want to sleep train him in his crib in his nursery and not sure how to start. I breastfeed on demand. I know I’m supposed to put him down drowsy but not asleep but what if he cries??? I want a gentler way than the cry it out method. He’s also been taking super short naps during the day lately and going to sleep later than usual. He’s teething and also very close to crawling so i think those two play a part in that. Any advice, help or links will be super appreciated. I feel like I’m going crazy lately 😩🤣 love your videos ❤️
Hi! Is the Bumbo bad or just not preferable to the Upseat? I have a Bumbo - haven't started using it yet - and am wondering if I need to return it. Thank you!
My daughter was in physical therapy the first year of her life. She is actually sharing accurate information. I know this is a very late response, just wanted to share.
Is there any more affordable option available for the up seat? I know 100 dollars is not bad considering it’s good for our babies but I’m a young mom and that’s a lot of money for me. Thank you!
Baby doesn't really NEED a seat. The floor is fine. My older two were on the floor so much; that's what I attribute to their early walking at 9 and 10 months. Don't feel pressured to get something you can't afford.
My impression is that also a car seat should be used as little as possible, e.g. perhaps only when in an automobile. Do you think that in any other case such as when outside, a carrier or bassinet is preferred ?
love your videos!!! I am 39 weeks pregnant and have watched almost all your birthing/preggo videos and I'm excited to see this one about baby as I move towards this amazing next season of having baby in the outside world!!! You also look sun kissed and amazing!!!
Thank you for figuring out Which products are good for our children Bridget. I have tried several products you recommend and they have been great. It's very helpful to be able to go to your videos and find good products because I don't have time sometimes to do So much research myself.
That walker thing is instinctive to me. I wasn't raised with it, and one of my mother's coworkers asked if she was worried I'd be late learning to walk. Walkers were new when I was born, so my mother said "Did you use a walker to learn?" "Well, no." "And you seem to be standing here just fine." The lady couldn't respond to that.
I'm returning my Bumbo asap after watching this video, and I'm getting the Upseat. Thanks so much for your lovely, and to the point videos! They have helped me during and after my pregnancy so much!
Why? If you see her link to the upseat in the description, she has a 10% off code. So she is clearly sponsored by upseat. It’s just a marketing pledge. The Bumbo will be just as fine also. No baby equipment manufacturer would make anything that isn’t fit for purpose. Keep that in mind before jumping to conclusions because someone on social media says something, when they’re getting paid to do so
@@peterkilleen3061 are u serious? U really believe "no baby equipment manufacturer would make anything that isn't fit for purpose" ???? Are you that naive? Just look into the history of capitalism and baby products and you will see how uneducated you're making yourself sound.
I'm so surprised that no one talks about glass nail files- they are so easy to use and hardly feel like anything compared to the typical rough nail files which can hurt skin easily. The glass nail files are perfect for baby.
Great info. I definitely used a walker but like you said it was minimal useage. Mainly if I needed to have him out of my arms or just to give a few minutes of independent play time. I didn’t use it to help him learn to walk. But we still have it though because now that he’s fully walking on his own, he still loves to play with the toys on it so we still feel we got our money’s worth. 😁
What’s the best bouncer seat for a 3 month old baby! My baby has bad reflux so needs to be able to sit upright for awhile but a lot of the swings and bouncers cause him to slouch forward and put his head to forward almost impeding his breathing
Have you looked at the babybjorn one? It can be adjusted to a few different levels. I have a 10 week old with bad reflux. We usually hold him upright after his feed but on the odd occasion we might use the bouncer but very rarely.
Thank You, this video is very helpful, you tell us everything baby save, sometime we don't know how to sitting baby and everything else, you explain it easy to understand
Hi Bridget - I'm preparing for BLW for my baby and I live in Europe, with no possibility to but the upseat but yes the new bumbo multiseat - has it improved in any manner?
One day some older ladies I work with were talking about how strange and inappropriate it was that people were taking their babies out bare footed. Someone else I worked with told them about how shoes aren’t actually good for baby feet and don’t allow them to grow properly. The older ladies then both talked about how their feet were deformed and they never let anyone see their feet 😂
Hi! I don't really like baby wraps so do you have any other suggestion for a baby carrier that is good? For example artipoppe ones are they any good? Or babybjorn? Thank you ❤️
Hi I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and everything in your video is 100% correct! Thank you for sharing this important information with your audience ❤
Are you though? Are the seats actually good for babies?? 🤔
@@talkofthemom what seats?
@@talkofthemom it just delays babies ability to sit up on their own since the seat is doing the balancing for them
I want suggestion for my cp desease baby
faadhil Thajudeen what I knew is it is a part of development and they explore hands like that so should be fine. My baby puts all 5 fingers.Just be prepared as it is thumb finger it will be a bit hard to come out from that habit later in the days but you can let baby enjoy now and listen to elder.Good luck
Please show us the pictures when you talking about all this
Correct
Correct, I was about to say that 👍
Yes
I was just going to say -- thanks for showing the pictures and images of the recommended gear you mention (!)
yea show us pictures what your talking about thankss
Totally believe what you are pointing out here. Babies cannot express their discomfort so everyone does whatever they want. Thank you for your awareness and sharing your knowledge.
I’m a new dad and watching this video brought tears to my eyes feels like I’m learning something new everyday thank you for the info
coz u r stupid !
LOL everybody in the comments freaking out when there’s no reason to. My son is 7 months he’s sitting up by himself now and I hardly ever used his little chair thingy. Moms remember that being a parent doesn’t come with a handbook, it’s all ultimately up to you and baby. I know a ton of babies who used the things she’s said not too and they’re just fine! Just trust yourself and listen to your baby 💛
"They're just fine" yeah until they grow up and have back problems 🙄
@@EatTwinkies13 so you know from personal experience orrrr
You are absolutely right! My mom used almost all this stuff on me nd my siblings nd we all turned out just fine😂😂.
@@shyshy567 you're probably 12. Come back when you're in your 30-40s.
@@EatTwinkies13 girl I'm 19 yrs old pls😂😂
I’m a pediatric physical therapist and occasional birth doula. I only recently discovered your videos and find them so informative and helpful, and will recommend them going forward to all the pregnant and postpartum moms I encounter. The 5 things you suggest to avoid in this video are on point!!!
And I have been recommending the Upseat to parents for several years now. It’s excellent!
@ReneeGerber
Are walkers actually bad for them? What is your stance on them? I’m just curious because I have a 6 month old and I am getting mixed reviews
It is indeed very bad I used walker with my elder son and he doesn’t have good balance and he walks only putting weight on him front part of the feet. We were not aware so with my second child who is 5 months old we are not using it.
Interesting. In my country we are so much stricter. I would never put my baby in the jumper, walker or activity center. And especially would never use a baby seat. Not even a 10 minutes a day. All the physiotherapist in my country I’ve talked to are very strictly against practicing sitting. And I agree with that based on the research. It is interesting to see how it’s different in every country.
Same here
The same in Poland. The jumper, walker, etc. were used here in the past and were the cause of many malformations (at least according to the research I've read, and what's interesting - most of the research was done in USA :-) ). Sitting, as well as crawling or walking, should result from the natural developmental process, not placing the child in "helpers" that never simulate real conditions.
My favorite phrase when it comes to parenting: be supportive, but most of all don't disturb! :-)
@@natalianogajewska4619 so true
America is pretty backwards when it comes to babies I’ve noticed
So true. And what about the baby carriers? Ergobaby and Babybjorn is so popular in America as far as I know. But it is overly expensive garbage that hurt babies. Elastic or woven wrap is much better for the first months. Baby carriers are also really good but it is necessary to follow basic rules (M position, C curved back, fabric from one knee to another, soft back and no firm neck collar).
I'm due tomorrow and I've been watching your videos almost my entire pregnancy. I'm so grateful for you and your videos because I can't afford a doula. You have helped me feel so confident and I'm really looking forward to my babies birth and my own birth as a mom! Thank you so much for your passion and willingness to share your knowledge.
She was with me the last month of my pregnancy and her breathing techniques helped me so much to have a very fast and unmedicated labour and to even enjoy the process. She does a wonderful job. I send you so much power and good energy for yours!
You got this mama! My due date was tomorrow too but I had her this morning ❤ you're so close!
@@roseinthedesert3911 awwww!!! Yay! Congrats!
@@dharmadharma3960 thank you 😁
I wish I had found her sooner. What I DID learn from her before my baby came was priceless. This woman is totally in her element. And her postpartum meditation is so healing.
The only things I used for my daughter was educational toys from Monti Kids, which is a montessori program from age 0 to 2 years old. The Montessori Method addresses your child’s cognitive, physical, linguistic, social, and emotional development.
I did not use walkers, seating trainings or any other products. She started to wear shoes only when she was walking fully on her own. For her physical body, I let everything happened naturally.
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100% agree. We did the same for our daughter and I feel she was free to concentrate on what she was ready to do from day to day instead of being pushed by us stressed out parents. She was standing up by month 9 and walking at month eleven, right on track. The added bonus is not buying a ton of useless baby equipment which is often at least partly made of plastic.
Any thoughts on the Graco 4 in 1 carrier? He is 2 months but already very heavy and my hands hurt. I'm almost 40 and I am taking boxing training so my hands are sore.
Last night I kept trying to find a good source about why we discourage walkers because some of my family members keep pushing me to get my baby one. Thank you for all this!!!!
I was in the same situation. My son used it at my mother's house for a little while. He was fine without it and his legs are really strong since he did a lot of holding on to objects and walking.
My family is 100% against walkers because of their experience with me, not even because of the development issue. I fell down a flight of stairs because I was in my walker and somehow knew how to open then gate to the steps (dad pulled SuperDad and literally flew down the stairs somehow past me and caught me before I landed). My bfs mom wanted to get our 6m one and I told him and her this and now she’s against it. I got lucky, but some other babies have gotten majorly injured. My dad had a bruise on the back of his shoulder for 6 years later and had to get surgery to remove it. I told this to a friend of mine with hers and she laughed and didn’t believe me till her daughter almost did the exact same thing. Walkers are never okay in my family.
we didn't use any walker or jumper for our daughter. She's able to sit on her own by 5 months and cruising around by holding on furniture by 10 months.
Canada is the first country in the world to ban the sale, importation and advertisement of baby walkers. And other countries are doing the same.. I didn't use for my 2 children and it's better without it.
@@happyenglishtags3912 没有泳圈的，游泳学得最快。没有依赖，发挥得最好
Soooo you are saying less stuff is more 😍 fits my budget
Mine too!
For the nails, get an electric nail file! They have different heads for the age of baby, and don’t hurt at all. I got one for my baby, and have been using it since birth. My babe is 3 weeks now, and I use it twice a day since her nails grow so quickly. It is fast and easy to use, and I’ve not had any big issues with her scratching herself, and never put her in mittens.
Can I ask which one you have? I bought one on Amazon and tried it on my fingernail and it hurt my fingertip when it accidentally touched!
1. Front facing baby wearing
2. Developmentally inappropriate baby gear
3. Using jumpers or walkers too early or too much
4. Baby mittens
5. Baby shoes
Love it! I'm in Mexico and pretty much everyone here thinks it's essential to have mittens and shoes on their baby at all times and they fuss at me when I don't put them on my baby.
Im in mexico and it's ok, there are people who don't believe that
我的儿子从来没有穿袜子，戴手套，包巾都没有。现在七十一天。
I only give my newborn socks because it's cold up here in the north. But that's about it. Baby shoes never made much sense for me unless they are used outside and they can already walk on their own. Why do people put shoes on a still-learning-to-walk baby?
@@PoptartParasol They claim it helps them learn to walk correctly. I've usually just figure it's not worth arguing with them and am just like "oh, ok thanks" and do what I think is best for my baby.
@@PoptartParasol it looks uncomfortable for the baby..
Or just don't help your baby to sit up. They will eventually sit by themselves, usually after starting to crawl. Until then, hold them on your lap with your support. That's how the body is designed to develop, with free movement. It's amazing to watch.
Preach!!
Exactly
I agree with everything mentioned but the waking piece. Each child is different. And this can be said about my 2nd son. He was a very fussy child until he took his first steps at 7 months and was choosing to walk at 8 months. He finally had control of his environment and was content. There was no stopping that child, he particularly skipped the crawling stage.
I always felt bad for not being able to afford any baby gear and walkers. Have raised 3 healthy boys. All started walking from 10 months on their own. They are now 5, 3 and 2.
About the upseat... the best is no seat before they are ready..in my country (Czech Republic) these seats like bumbo or upseat are not common and discouraged the same way as walkers or jumpers.. the best way is to wait until the baby learns to sit on his own and not to sit him up before he and his spine is ready...
I love how informed and passionate this video is. I love shes using her own experience and i LOVE
She gently advises what isnt healthy...tells us why and then gives us a healthy choice
but just because it sounds logical doesn't mean she's absolutely right. baby development is also a little different every time
Ok honest question here. My son is 3mo and I just started him facing outward in my Ergobaby Omni 360 carrier. It has straps to adjust to better support the angle of the legs, to better support the hips. My baby does not tolerate being carried facing inward, and does not tolerate being put down at all. He has been loving facing outward in the Ergobaby carrier and until I watched this video, I felt it was a God-send. Ergobaby says to face them out only when they have good head and neck control, which my baby does, and I trusted that this company cared about the ergonomic support for babies and their development. What am I missing, what am I getting wrong?
Thank you so much Bridget for all the knowledge you put out !! I just birthed my 2nd baby on the 28th and it was a success. This was a Vbac and I labored @ home for 49 hours when I arrived at the hospital I was 9cm . Thank you ☺️
How long after c section did you get pregnant
Yes def! Also it should
Be noted that..newborns and babies can also get over-stimulated by forward facing carriers. They have no way to hide their face when they are over stimulated ! Thanks for this helpful video!
The upseat is cruel. You try sitting with your legs spread like that for 15 minutes without being able to close them. How awful.
If a baby’s spine is developed enough, they will sit up on their own.
I agree with the OT on UA-cam who says that babies spend far too much cumulative time in these contraptions, strollers, up seats, car seats, bouncy seats.
Why don’t you try holding them?
My wife and I are expecting our first child this June and your videos have helped me to try and be a better partner through this pregnancy where I often feel lost and unable to help. Thank you for this. Also my sister in law just got us some kits from Lovevery for Christmas so I am glad to hear that you recommend them ☺️
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I watched your breathing video during labor and my 14 hrs labor was manageable.
My daughter has SB and I can tell you from the point of view of someone who goes to physical therapy with her… you are right on point in this video!
I'm about to be a dad for the first time next month. Thanks for these great tips! My siblings have been using the Bumbo for their kids and I'll definitely let them know.
Congratulations frim Ethiopia.
Thank you! I have been leaving my baby to sit and bend at the same time and I am going to correct this immediately.
This is really interesting for me to see. I guess I live in very strictly ergo country. It is generally advised- No front facing carrying ever, no sitting baby up until they can sit on their own (usually from crawling), no jumpers, no walker or other baby trapping devices, bouncers/loungers just for few minutes a day when absolutely neccesary, barefoot when possible and now the big trend of barefoot shoes.
I even take off my babys pants when we're at home and it's not too cold. They learn how to crawl and pull themselves up much easier and quicker this way. They need the traction so they don't slip and fall.
I followed some of your tips in your videos during pregnancy and delivery. Thank you so much it gave me much insight. I gave birth on April and this is the first time I watch your video after that. You look different, Bridget. Which is absolutely normal, as someone who has two little ones, hehe. I hope you're doing well and happy.
I’m a ftm and I feel horrible, I’ve been doing everything wrong it seems like. I am so glad I found this video. I have the bumbo and I put my baby girl in it once but didn’t even let her stay 15 seconds because it had her slouched over so much
Thank you SO much for this video! I already knew all these things myself but I am so happy you’re spreading the word! All these things are pretty well known back in my home country but I feel like they’re not spoken about enough in the west (UK, US etc).
If I may, I will dare to disagree with point 2. The physiotherapists back at home actually recommend not to sit your baby until they learn it on their own completely. They spine isn’t ready, they sit all curled down, can’t breathe properly and their hips suffer too. Of course, the upseat is still better than all the other seats out there, I’m just sharing what I know. I believe we all do our best for our little ones
please help, at how may months?
I like my baby’s age the most, 16 months 😆! A dream come true. So much fun! I really liked Lovevery too.
Love this. My friend is an early childhood educator and they don’t use walkers, high chairs etc at preschool because it can delay their development, they are also against tummy time on the floor so I haven’t done this with my baby (she has tummy time on my chest) and has been holding her head up well for weeks
This is a really informative video! It's important for parents to be aware of things that can potentially impact their baby's development and to do their best to avoid them. It's great to see that the speaker emphasizes the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for a baby, as this is crucial for their overall development. It's also important to remember that every baby is different, and what works for one may not work for another. Thank you for sharing these useful tips!
1. Forward facing baby wearing
2. Developmentally inappropriate baby gear
3. Using jumpers, activity centers, or walkers too early or too much
4. Baby mittens
5. Baby shoes
Couldn't agree more! My first used a walker and wore shoes and took 14 months to walk. My 4th never used and never wore shoes and walked at 9mos.
Never used any of these items with either of my kids! Tried the bumbo once and baby hated it. Tons of mama facing baby wearing. Never did mittens ever and we only do moccasins and very rarely shoes!
Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested 😆😆😆
I had my baby girl 3 weeks ago and I had been watching your videos during my entire pregnancy.
Thanks to you I was able to learn and practice breathing techniques and have an unmedicated birth, like I had planned for, despite family and friends advising me otherwise.
Your videos gave me the confidence I needed to follow my instincts during labor and not give in to the epidural. I felt as if my mind and body were completely in-synch.
All of this was possible thanks to you and your educational videos. Thank you so much!! 💕
I was just commenting elsewhere on this video about how people tend to listen to their friends and family over science haha. So I’m glad you stick to what you think is important! 👏
Congratulations on your baby 😊
@@wahooooh ttg9
Never used jumper, walkers or never trained my baby to sit. we did a lots of tummy time
She started sitting her own when she was ready at 7 months and now she stands up without help at 7.5 months.. the walkers can damage to baby's spine. The video is informative thx.
What should I do for baby to walk 8 month
Any specified food
@@fishreign5771 But 8 months is early for baby to walk. the best thing you can do just put the baby on the floor and leave it alone 😊😊 is your baby crawling?
I really want to thank you!!! I was using my baby career in a wrong way for my new born.
You’re the first “baby coach” that has made any sense! Thank you! I’m a nanny, but I hope to be a mama some day, and I share your thoughts. This is well researched and presented 🥰
What is the amount of time you recommend a day to use a jolly jumper? My 5 month old loves it! Have been using since 4 months. How early is too early? Love your videos! You really helped me with labor and delivery and beyond!
15 minutes max. She didn't mention how early was too early though
Hi everyone. My wife and I just had a new born and your videos are helping me be a better father. I feel I’m really struggling but your content is helping me out
I’ll be staying tuned
Wow.. advertisement 2.0
Question: Fisher Price sit me up floor seats...are they safe (?)
I'm wondering the same thing. I just checked mine and the part where baby's butt goes is not lower which is what she said can cause slouching and spine issues. The leg holes are not that far apart but not too close together either so I'm hoping it's okay bc I've just started using it.
Your videos helped me so much during labour, now i'm back again to help my baby grow
Filing newborn nails is impossible, they bend like paper. Electric files plow through in a millisecond. Clipping them is the only way I feel comfortable using. Their nails grow long overnight, two days tops. I clipped my baby's nails and didn't use mittens just one night, and woke up to his cornea scratched very badly.
I have a 2 month old that I have worn facing out sometimes 😳 no more! Thanks for the video!!!
Hey I’m a new Dad and apparently doing everything wrong. My son is 4 months old and we have had him in the ergo baby carrier, facing forward for the past month. He passionately hates facing inward. Even when just being carried. He wants to see the world. There are very few places and positions that he is truly happy in and this is his absolute favorite. It’s really been a huge help to use this for walks and the one thing we can rely on when he’s fussy. My question is: Exactly how bad is this for his hip development? Is it worth sacrificing everyone’s sanity and the one thing he enjoys? Is there a safe way to carry him front facing at this age or exercises we can do with him to make up for walks facing forward?
Hi my son is the same, he wants to be carried forward so he can see the world around him. I was looking forward for him to reach 6 months and put him in the carrier forward position, but my pediatrician (we live in EU) was completely against it and said I should never use it. I hope it helps 😊
@davynavy24 A ring sling might be better...allows for proper hip placement and yet being easier for baby to see out. My now 5 mon old son has loved it (been in since newborn) and loves looking out at everything and I love that it's good for proper support. He's now 21lbs and I wore my daughter into toddlerhood so it does provide support for wearer too...
I found this very interesting and helpful! Can you recommend a good baby bed or do a video talking about the best options?
FOrward facing . For those wondering , dont let them dangle facing towards the world on youre chest. Face them towards ure chest. So their neck is rested. And it helps that they hear ure breathing.
I agree with you but the timeline is different for each baby on point 1,2,3
Our baby start to walk by herself in between 7-8 month. I strongly agree about mittens and shoes. We never put any mitten on her hand and never put shoes before 7 month. Lightly dress her, absolutely no walker.
Really helpful to fellow moms..I am a mom of a special child born with erb's palsy.. can u please make a video on it
Love your videos!! My baby is 4.5 months old and absolutely loves sitting when we pull her up and support her hands or independently in the tripod sit. We have to help her to get in these positions though. Is this okay? I heard from some people we should only let her do it when she can roll into a seated position herself (no assistance from us), so we started to worry!
Hi Bridget!
From what age to what age do you use the upseat? I'm assuming it could be used as an eating chair, when would you switch to a high chair and which would you recommend?
Little Love Bug Co makes really great soft, flexible soled shoes. It's all my kiddos wear.
Love your channel I’ve been watching since I was pregnant I was overdue and your video really helped doing some exercises to help start labour was incredible my baby is almost four months now thank you for the great content ❤️
Can you please speak about what age to start tummy time and can we place baby on playmat and at what age, also swing/bouncer seat, when should those be used
Very sensible evidence based advice. Shame the products are so expensive.
Agreed with absolutely every tip in this video 👏🏿! I’m a doula and momma of 3 as well hoping to spread good motherhood information on my UA-cam channel also 🤗. Especially for other Black women and women of color. Your daughter is adorable 😍! Thanks for sharing ❤️!
Especially for black women ? Why make the distinction ? If I said this about white women I'd be banned off UA-cam. Sad but true.
@@LeddingGooo Because Black women and other women of color are vastly underrepresented and suffer higher rates of maternal and infant mortality. Or haven’t you heard?
I usually put my baby in a sleeper hold. Usually sends him to sleep in a couple of minutes. Now he is in the care of DCFS.
So glad I found your channel, I can listen to your voice all day! Thank you for such an informative and helpful video!!
What about forward facing with the ergo baby carrier that supports the legs and keeps them in a wide “m” shape? The instructions say you can start forward facing at 3 months, which my baby is (today actually!) so I was going to start so he could see out since he gets frustrated when he’s turned in. But of course I want the best for him!
What age would you recommend using a sit up activity center/jumper?
Never
@@sandra1985acosta ?
Please can hip dysplasia be corrected in a 15 months old baby at home?
Does a slouchy back in a toddler (while sitted) mean a life time slouching?
Hi Bridget! I’ve watched a few of your videos but I need help!! . My son will be 7mo on the 9th . I’ve been cosleeping since he was born but it’s been rough lately. I want my space and sleep back.😣 I want to sleep train him in his crib in his nursery and not sure how to start. I breastfeed on demand. I know I’m supposed to put him down drowsy but not asleep but what if he cries??? I want a gentler way than the cry it out method. He’s also been taking super short naps during the day lately and going to sleep later than usual. He’s teething and also very close to crawling so i think those two play a part in that. Any advice, help or links will be super appreciated. I feel like I’m going crazy lately 😩🤣 love your videos ❤️
As a first time dad I'm really wanting to wear my baby but not much into wraps. Are their alternatives for guys like me?
Inflantino carrier at target or Amazon is probably what you’re looking for
It sucks how expensive loveevery is 😢 I mean it sucks is not in my budget to purchase because I do know they’re very good for baby 🤷🏽♀️
A day before yesterday I was watching vedios of how to dilate faster.... alhamdulillah now I am watching content of healthy baby growth
I’m 27 and have hip dysplasia and poor core stability and posture. Can you recommend any furniture brands for adults?
Thank god there's 5 products to sell to match the 5 points of this video. Let me get my wallet out. Thanks for the help.
Lol it's just a giant affiliate marketing video to make her money
Hi! Is the Bumbo bad or just not preferable to the Upseat? I have a Bumbo - haven't started using it yet - and am wondering if I need to return it. Thank you!
I just purchased the upseat ! I hope it helps my little girl.
Both you and your baby are so beautiful! I really appreciate all this good advice, thank you xx
I have to say it’s hard to trust all this info when it just so happens everything you recommend has a discount code attached to it.
My daughter was in physical therapy the first year of her life. She is actually sharing accurate information. I know this is a very late response, just wanted to share.
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Is there any more affordable option available for the up seat? I know 100 dollars is not bad considering it’s good for our babies but I’m a young mom and that’s a lot of money for me. Thank you!
Baby doesn't really NEED a seat. The floor is fine. My older two were on the floor so much; that's what I attribute to their early walking at 9 and 10 months. Don't feel pressured to get something you can't afford.
Hi Bridget. Can you do a video how to do a physical assessment on a baby at 4 weeks?
Lots of reputable carriers can be worn facing outward now! They support the hips and the M shape still!
I have one and I believe it's called Huggs and it offers great support forward facing.
@@kristineplummer7607 tula makes one too. It's called the tula explore!
My impression is that also a car seat should be used as little as possible, e.g. perhaps only when in an automobile. Do you think that in any other case such as when outside, a carrier or bassinet is preferred ?
love your videos!!! I am 39 weeks pregnant and have watched almost all your birthing/preggo videos and I'm excited to see this one about baby as I move towards this amazing next season of having baby in the outside world!!! You also look sun kissed and amazing!!!
Is the Fisherprice floor seat better for development or the Bumbo multi seat instead of floor seat?
Thank you for figuring out Which products are good for our children Bridget. I have tried several products you recommend and they have been great. It's very helpful to be able to go to your videos and find good products because I don't have time sometimes to do So much research myself.
Im having a little difficulty imagining so it would greatly help if theres more visual in the video, i hope im making sense.
That walker thing is instinctive to me. I wasn't raised with it, and one of my mother's coworkers asked if she was worried I'd be late learning to walk. Walkers were new when I was born, so my mother said "Did you use a walker to learn?"
"Well, no."
"And you seem to be standing here just fine." The lady couldn't respond to that.
This is perfect for us :)
I just gave birth 2weeks ago :)
Thank you first time mommy here! ❤️❤️❤️
Great and helpful video. Can you talk about swaddling please. Different types. What’s good and what isn’t. Thank you
I'm returning my Bumbo asap after watching this video, and I'm getting the Upseat. Thanks so much for your lovely, and to the point videos! They have helped me during and after my pregnancy so much!
Why? If you see her link to the upseat in the description, she has a 10% off code. So she is clearly sponsored by upseat. It’s just a marketing pledge. The Bumbo will be just as fine also. No baby equipment manufacturer would make anything that isn’t fit for purpose. Keep that in mind before jumping to conclusions because someone on social media says something, when they’re getting paid to do so
@@peterkilleen3061 Why? Because I want to, and you're not telling me anything I don't already know.
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@@peterkilleen3061 are u serious? U really believe "no baby equipment manufacturer would make anything that isn't fit for purpose" ???? Are you that naive? Just look into the history of capitalism and baby products and you will see how uneducated you're making yourself sound.
I think the Upseat would be better as well but DOUBLE the price???? $100+ for a plastic seat just sounds like taking advantage of people.
Hey bridget!👋👋 i have learned soo much from your videos.. thank you for being there in my most difficult times guiding me.. love you..❤
I'm so surprised that no one talks about glass nail files- they are so easy to use and hardly feel like anything compared to the typical rough nail files which can hurt skin easily. The glass nail files are perfect for baby.
Absolutely right.. I agree to it completely..
What about chair that vibrate? I noticed my baby would slouch in it and then added some padding that help her sit straight. Is this safe?
Great info. I definitely used a walker but like you said it was minimal useage. Mainly if I needed to have him out of my arms or just to give a few minutes of independent play time. I didn’t use it to help him learn to walk. But we still have it though because now that he’s fully walking on his own, he still loves to play with the toys on it so we still feel we got our money’s worth. 😁
What’s the best bouncer seat for a 3 month old baby! My baby has bad reflux so needs to be able to sit upright for awhile but a lot of the swings and bouncers cause him to slouch forward and put his head to forward almost impeding his breathing
Have you looked at the babybjorn one? It can be adjusted to a few different levels.
I have a 10 week old with bad reflux. We usually hold him upright after his feed but on the odd occasion we might use the bouncer but very rarely.
Thank You, this video is very helpful, you tell us everything baby save, sometime we don't know how to sitting baby and everything else, you explain it easy to understand
Hi Bridget - I'm preparing for BLW for my baby and I live in Europe, with no possibility to but the upseat but yes the new bumbo multiseat - has it improved in any manner?
One day some older ladies I work with were talking about how strange and inappropriate it was that people were taking their babies out bare footed. Someone else I worked with told them about how shoes aren’t actually good for baby feet and don’t allow them to grow properly. The older ladies then both talked about how their feet were deformed and they never let anyone see their feet 😂
Hi! I don't really like baby wraps so do you have any other suggestion for a baby carrier that is good? For example artipoppe ones are they any good? Or babybjorn? Thank you ❤️