I noticed with all of my babies that they seemed to find being wrapped quite closely (but not stupidly tight!) in a shawl or baby blanket very comforting. If they were having trouble getting to sleep wrapping them often worked like a charm. I have several white baby dresses which I believe were my grandfather’s (late Victorian) which were normal everyday clothes.
That’s so cool! Presented - was he like placed on a table and shown off? I haven’t heard of that before, but I understand wanting to show everybody your new baby!
@@ThePetticoatedSwashbuckler I wish! My grandmother tells me the babies were mostly held when visitors arrived. The bassinets could be decorated even more than usual and placed centrally though. It seemed to have been a formalized way of structuring neighbors and local busybodies coming by which also had an end date.
Wow. You And your mom look so alike. Thanks for sharing a bit of your family with us. Love seeing clothes shared between generations
@@asiabryant207 thank you so much! It’s been such a nice experience 💕
You made me cry
I know your grandmother is alive in your heart and your hands.
You keep her alive in everything you do.
No picnic without her..
Thank you so, so much ❤️ 🥲
I noticed with all of my babies that they seemed to find being wrapped quite closely (but not stupidly tight!) in a shawl or baby blanket very comforting. If they were having trouble getting to sleep wrapping them often worked like a charm.
I have several white baby dresses which I believe were my grandfather’s (late Victorian) which were normal everyday clothes.
That’s so wonderful! And so sweet that your babies wanted to be snug and wrapped up, I imagine it feels quite comforting for a small child.
This is wonderful to watch! All the feels❤ ❤❤❤ and so beautiful! You look so much like your mom
Thank you so much ❤️
I have my grandfathers carrying dress, from the mid 20s. He was 'presented' in it for two whole weeks as a newborn 😳
That’s so cool! Presented - was he like placed on a table and shown off? I haven’t heard of that before, but I understand wanting to show everybody your new baby!
@@ThePetticoatedSwashbuckler I wish! My grandmother tells me the babies were mostly held when visitors arrived. The bassinets could be decorated even more than usual and placed centrally though. It seemed to have been a formalized way of structuring neighbors and local busybodies coming by which also had an end date.
@@ThePixiixiq I love learning about the way people structured when and how to allow neighbours, friends and family access to a newborn ❤️