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[–] Tot@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I forget what brand it was, but one of those fancy bamboo ones I think? The diapers are just white. The only way to tell front and back is by the tabs. I had a free sample. Did not purchase more.

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

You're doing great. The fact that you care and are worried about screwing up speak volumes.

Babies are lazy. Milk doesn't come instantly. It takes a little work on their side to trigger a letdown. Bottles are immediate. A lactation consultant may help, not sure if that's already something you've tried. Some babies have a terrible latch so it can be super painful for the breastfeeding parent. There are tongue ties and there are lip ties. Both of my kiddos had mild lip ties that didn't cause pain most of the time. The site kellymom was super helpful to me in the early weeks. Just ignore the super strict stance on BF-only. Just go for the tips.

Your wife is doing great. Do things for her, don't just ask her what she needs and do it. Do things proactively. Bring her water, snacks, a blanket, etc.

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

My grandma did this and it made pancakes AMAZING!

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

It's scary and I hate it. It's giving me stress shits.

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Have you had the smartfood popcorn with Cheeto flavoring?

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Hm kid hiking boots/shoes? Protect the feet so she's not kicking stones with cheap shoes that'll bust her toes.

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My youngest lost her mind tonight because we didn't have a purple toothbrush with the cartoon character she wanted. She was still mad about it when she threw a Yoto mini at me.

Good thing Mother's Day is tomorrow here. Right? Sigh.

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Your brother is lucky to have such a thoughtful and proactive sibling.

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

How old are you, OP?

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

~~Can't~~ won't

[–] Tot@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

I think they can run to the restroom while others briefly have the floor to ask their very long questions.

 

Who came up with the tooth fairy anyways, this is ridiculous.

My kid has been talking about it because some classmates have lost teeth recently. It got me thinking the whole thing is bonkers. We're supposed to sneak in and put money under their pillow? How TF do we do this without waking them up? And HOW MUCH? Has the tooth fairy kept up with inflation?

My kids haven't lost any teeth yet. Looking for input and fun stories from parents with kids who have lost teeth!

 

The Daily: The Parents Aren't Alright - Link

My crummy tl;dr - Intensive parenting and social media parenting shit making us feel guilty for everything. Previous generations parenting was going about life with the kid doing whatever on their own. Now we are on the floor with them always in their business thinking and preparing ten steps ahead

I'm curious what parents of kids 5+ think of this. At one point in the podcast, someone says, "Bigger kids, bigger problems is what they say. It becomes less physically demanding, but it’s more mentally demanding."

My kids are 4 and under, so I'm definitely in a phase where they are physically demanding.

 

Do folks here have school age kids? Curious about parenting struggles and how issues have been resolved.

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