u/laceyren

FTM to a boy, this is likely a silly question, looking for reassurance

FTM to a boy, this is likely a silly question, looking for reassurance

Hi there, I'm a first time mom, I have a 6 month baby boy who is very high needs and clingy, I can't get anything done around the house and my arms and back are very tired.

I have only used the classic baby wrap and an Ergo baby Carrier (I don't remember the exact model, it was a used one gifted by a friend). I don't love how much I have to fiddle with the wrap and the ergo carrier makes him go to sleep when I don't want him to (trying to establish a better nap and sleep schedule).

So I bought the Qookie Go hip carrier, now here comes my embarrassing concerns. I'm worried about the positioning of my baby's crotch. There seems to be a lot of pressure in that area for him, like it's taking the majority of the weight. I don't know if I'm not wearing it right, but I followed the fitting instructions and it looks just like the ad photo. He seems to be happy and not in discomfort when he's in the carrier. I haven't used it much, I just received it in the mail.

  1. For longer wear, will it hurt or negatively affect boys?

  2. I'm looking into cloth diapering, has anyone experienced leaking issues with cloth diapers due to compression since so much pressure goes there?

Thank you in advance.

u/laceyren — 2 days ago
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Height of Potty

My 6 month has been ECing this week, I'm so proud of him. We caught all poops (only 2, he only poops every two or three days) and he pees most times I place him on the potty. I place him about 10-12 times a day, coinciding with feedings and naps.

My question is the height of the potty. We bought two IKEA pottys one for each floor. Yesterday we were at Snuggle Bugs, and saw baby Bjorn and noticed the two sizes, the IKEA ones are probably the same size as the bigger baby Bjorn with the high back, I didn't realize there's an even smaller size. He seems to be doing okay on the bigger size but should we have started with the smaller one first? Does it matter?

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u/laceyren — 3 days ago

Do the diaper cover have to water proof?

Like the question, how important is it for the cover to be water proof/resistant? Especially if I'm home and checking and changing the baby frequently? I'm thinking of using prefolds.

Also, do you use swim diapers as covers?

Please note I have no experience with cloth diapers, currently just getting into them.

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u/laceyren — 3 days ago

"ridiculously amazing" ya no... they're edible

Edit: wow... Looks like people actually really like these!

For anyone wondering what they taste like, exactly like it's pictured, meh at best, like when you're starving.

u/laceyren — 4 days ago