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Going Visiting with Your Baby
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 Visiting
with family or friends gets a little more complicated when you have
a baby. Going visiting with your baby means PLANNING! Jumping in
the car on a whim is rarely an option. With the right planning going
visiting with your baby can be fun, whether it’s a short trip
or overnight stay.
Bring toys!
The best thing you can do is bring along a bag of toys to get your
child’s attention. You can purchase new items, or dig through
your baby’s toy box to put together a collection of forgotten
favorites. Avoid bringing loud toys that may annoy others, and bring
toys that will hold your baby’s attention for a long time.
Bring your own supplies
Think about things that keep your baby happy at home or in the car,
and bring these with you, such as your sling, a favorite blanket,
a Boppy pillow, or a special lovey. If you are prepared, then your
baby will be more content.
Safety issues
Visits with a mobile baby are tricky, especially if you’re
at a home that isn’t childproof. If you want to avoid physically
shadowing your baby around the house, bring a few safety tools,
such as outlet plugs and a folding baby gate to section off stairways.
When you arrive, assess the area and ask if chemicals, medications,
or fragile vases can be put away during your visit. Remember that
you’re certain to miss some hazards, so keep a close eye on
Baby during your entire visit.
Food and eating
Whether your baby is new to solid food or has been eating it for
a while, bring along a few favorites. If you don’t bring snacks
with you, your baby may not touch the dinner that’s served
and may cry for her favorite crackers. In any case, don’t
feel you must push your baby to try something new to the point of
a temper tantrum. Politely requesting something simple like toast
or cheese is perfectly okay and will be welcomed more than a loud
and tense test of parent/child wills.
What if you’re breastfeeding and
your baby is hungry?
Do what comes naturally: Feed him! Breastfeeding is the most natural
way to feed a baby. If your hosts aren’t used to seeing a
mother breastfeed, then you’re doing our world a favor by
introducing one more person to the beauty of baby feeding. Be thoughtful
about other’s sensitivities. This doesn’t mean you need
to hide, but your efforts to be discreet are a courtesy for those
around you and may help others feel more comfortable about seeing
you breastfeeding your baby. Using a sling, blanket or nursing shirt
are easy ways to accomplish this.
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