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
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.
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.
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.
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 🥰
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 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
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
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
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.
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 ☺️
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.
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.
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 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.
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 💛
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
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
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.
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 RUclips 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?
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.
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!
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?
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
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 ☺️
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.
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 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 😊
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 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!
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!
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.
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'm wondering about socks or footed pajamas in relation to foot development in the early months. I don't have shoes for my baby but her hands and feet get so cold so she always has socks or pajamas with foot coverings on. Is that bad like shoes?
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 ?
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
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.
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.
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!
I hate when you can’t tell if someone is recommending something because it’s actually a good and safe product or because they are getting paid by the company.
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 RUclips 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 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!
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.
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 ❤️
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
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
Hi, so when is a good time in your opinion to use the activity center or forward facing carrier? We now use it at 4 months and I just want to make sure I am not using it before his hips are in their place!
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!
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?
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 😂
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. 😁
I loved in general your videos, Thank you. Maybe one thing that could be better would be to include images of what you are explaining for non-native english speaker, as my case, so we can understand better.
I have to use mittens sometimes so my baby can't pull his NG tube out, it seemed to be hindering some of his development, now ONLY put mittens on him when we're in the car or at night so he can't pull his tube out, but leave his hands out when I'm with him so we can play
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?
What about the sit-me-up seat by fisher price? I've been using this for my baby and Ive seen a lot of parents use this. I have done research on it and have found nothing negative about it
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!!!
I wish I knew this info with my first. I used a bumbo, jolly jumper, and jumper saucer. My baby was very behind when it came to sitting up, crawling, and waking because I used these things too much.
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
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.
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.
Soooo you are saying less stuff is more 😍 fits my budget
Mine too!
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 !
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 🥰
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 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
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
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
Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested 😆😆😆
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.
Im having a little difficulty imagining so it would greatly help if theres more visual in the video, i hope im making sense.
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
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.
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!
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 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.
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😂😂
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
Love all your tips and advice!! I just had my first baby and want to learn as much as I possibly can! Thank you for sharing
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?
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
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 RUclips 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?
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.
So glad I found your channel, I can listen to your voice all day! Thank you for such an informative and helpful video!!
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!
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?
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
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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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..
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 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
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.
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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!
I watched your breathing video during labor and my 14 hrs labor was manageable.
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!
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.
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
Great and helpful video. Can you talk about swaddling please. Different types. What’s good and what isn’t. Thank you
Very sensible evidence based advice. Shame the products are so expensive.
Thank you! I have been leaving my baby to sit and bend at the same time and I am going to correct this immediately.
I'm wondering about socks or footed pajamas in relation to foot development in the early months. I don't have shoes for my baby but her hands and feet get so cold so she always has socks or pajamas with foot coverings on. Is that bad like 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.
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 ?
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
I’m 27 and have hip dysplasia and poor core stability and posture. Can you recommend any furniture brands for adults?
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.
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.
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!
I can say that I don’t understand your point because they are only words and no pictures but I believe your point are good
Why not put a picture for example ☹️ i didnt understand what you meant by forward facing
I hate when you can’t tell if someone is recommending something because it’s actually a good and safe product or because they are getting paid by the company.
Showing pictures with action will make video more effective... Thanks for telling things which most of the parents didn't know
I have a 2 month old that I have worn facing out sometimes 😳 no more! Thanks for the video!!!
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 RUclips 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 RUclips. 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?
Thanks for this video. I just learned about the mittens.
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
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.
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?
Your videos helped me so much during labour, now i'm back again to help my baby grow
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 ❤️
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
I found this very interesting and helpful! Can you recommend a good baby bed or do a video talking about the best options?
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
Hi, so when is a good time in your opinion to use the activity center or forward facing carrier? We now use it at 4 months and I just want to make sure I am not using it before his hips are in their place!
I really want to thank you!!! I was using my baby career in a wrong way for my new born.
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!
This is the best video everrrrr. Seriously Soo straightforward and helpful. Great job. thank YOU!!!!!!
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?
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 😂
At what month can a baby start using a walker and till when?
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. 😁
Such A Great Video! ✨
I have lots of Newborn Baby tips on my channel & I really enjoyed this video!
Thanks for making this & I just subbed! 👶
For the baby wrap my daughter is 2 weeks old and she arches her back a little when I put her in the wrap , should her back be straight?
I loved in general your videos, Thank you. Maybe one thing that could be better would be to include images of what you are explaining for non-native english speaker, as my case, so we can understand better.
I have a question about vaccination. Some people say that it's important but some people say we can avoid it. What do you think about this?
I have to use mittens sometimes so my baby can't pull his NG tube out, it seemed to be hindering some of his development, now ONLY put mittens on him when we're in the car or at night so he can't pull his tube out, but leave his hands out when I'm with him so we can play
I like my baby’s age the most, 16 months 😆! A dream come true. So much fun! I really liked Lovevery too.
This video was so informative! Thank you!
The part which talks abt baby shoes. What is your take on baby socks? We usually put on baby socks and not shoes.
Do you have a resource for super active 7-8 month olds? Not very interested in stationary toys. Thank you!
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?
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?
What about the sit-me-up seat by fisher price? I've been using this for my baby and Ive seen a lot of parents use this. I have done research on it and have found nothing negative about it
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!!!
The up seat was made from a Canadian couple, whose son has cerebral palsy. So glad they made this product, they were on dragons den a few years ago
This makes sense I've been doing it wrong because I can the results your saying. Thank you..much love from the island's ✊🏽❤️
Both you and your baby are so beautiful! I really appreciate all this good advice, thank you xx
Is the Fisherprice floor seat better for development or the Bumbo multi seat instead of floor seat?
Holy cow. This info is super important! I didn't know this. Thank you for sharing!
I wish you showed more pictures of what you're talking about in this video. Which type of walkers were bad?
I wish I knew this info with my first. I used a bumbo, jolly jumper, and jumper saucer. My baby was very behind when it came to sitting up, crawling, and waking because I used these things too much.
Thank you for the video! Do you know if the ingenuity 2-in-1 booster seat is ok?
A day before yesterday I was watching vedios of how to dilate faster.... alhamdulillah now I am watching content of healthy baby growth