Newborn and baby advice

@Meags - thanks, will just be mindful of all those little things...hopefully @ the creche they also make an effort to try and get them to reach their milestones.

@Bronz - I paid R650.00 because there is one injection that is Government stock and that is "free".

for conner being 4 months, the things you can look out for are:

reaching out to try knock toys (while under the baby gym) - he may not actually grab the toy, but he should try reach out and knock them - if he does grab them - clever boy!

watching you as you walk around. his eyes should be able to follow you or if you are talking, he should be able to look around until he finds you

pulling to sit - good head control and an effort from him - like he is also trying to sit forward with your help

bearing weight on his legs while you hold him in a standing position

and things you can start stimulating for from 5 months (or even now if you feel he is ready):

sitting. when you prop with pillows, if the pillows are literally all the way up his back, this is fine. but if you are literally sitting him on the floor with just one pillow on the side and behind, his back may not be strong enough yet to not fall over (best to start this from 5 months) so for now, prop pillows high to keep him in the sitting position

you can start rolling him over. around 4-6 months baby learn to roll over by themselves. so hold his legs (while he's on his back) and roll him side to side to stimulate that feeling. then roll him onto his tummy, leave him for a couple of minutes, and roll back onto his back.

start telling him what things are. like:
look in a mirror and say "mommy. connor." and point at who ever you are telling him it is.
tell him, now you are drinking your bottle, now we are bathing, when you put the vest on and push the poppers at the bottom, count "1,2,3"

Just a quick question, will catch up later.

How much did you pay for the 6/ 8 week shots at a private clinic?

Thanks

@Meags - just for interest sake, what are the milestones to look for? I dont have the slightest idea...ha ha

Hi ladies

just some advice:
dont try force little ones to get to milestones too early. there are smaller little things they need to accomplish first and missing these little things can have an affect later on in life.

eg, just like des does, pull your little one to sit. this strengthens their core and neck. make sure you do this a lot as if this isn't right, they may sit, but could struggle with walking later on.

the general guidelines for milestones are there as a guide try follow the guide as you dont want problems later on with learning or concentration

Morning ladies!!

So, today is day 3 of being back @ work - its been pretty hectic getting Connor ready in the morning and still getting ready myself, ha ha - but so far have managed to make it to work on time and this morning was the easiest by far so maybe things are settling down! Connor has also seems to be adapting nicely to creche, he's not niggly when I pick him up...which is good! and he's been sleeping well, so Im a happy mommy!

Im calling my gynae this morning to ask him about my cycle - lets see what he says.

@Nelria - Connor also has a pretty strong neck, and what I do is sit him up, propped up with pillows of course, and I often pull him up into a sitting position when I change him, or hes with me on the bed, etc - he seems to really like sitting, so hopefully he will also manage to sit early, he's almost 4 months now.

Hope you ladies are all having a fab day!