I read this is not good for her back while they're still so young. Almost everytime I put her in her bouncer she cries. Pacifiers don't work.
2006-07-12 09:15:27 · 19 answers · asked by BarbieQ 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She hates when her put her on her tummy, but she is a passionate on back sleeper :-)
2006-07-12 09:21:20 · update #1
And I also put her in a Björn carrier when we're going out.
2006-07-12 09:22:09 · update #2
The Fisher-Price bouncing and singing seat in my room can't do the job either lol.. Well, I guess she IS spoiled then.
2006-07-12 09:25:12 · update #3
I think my daughter spent her first four months on my shoulder. She is now 16 months and the happiest and most secure independant toddler. You can't spoil a baby that young. If she needs extra comfort give it to her. Can you imagine being that small and helpless in this world? You would want the same things.
2006-07-12 09:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by cwoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously the baby had bonded with you and wants to be near you all the time. Slowly work him/her into some tummy time. Get on the floor right next to his/her face. It may only be for half a minuet to begin with. But when they learn head control and upper body strength they will be ok. Limit the time in the bouncy seat, car seat or anything else where they are on their backs. Putting them on their backs too much will cause a flat spot. I know this from experience since my son just received a helmet. Get a wedge you can stick in their bed to keep them off their backs as well. Good luck.
2006-07-12 09:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold her and make sure to support her well.
Consider wearing her in a sling or front carrier some of the time.
THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HOLDING YOUR BABY. You can't "spoil" a 14 week old baby and she isn't "manipulating" you. Being held is a true NEED at this age. Remember...just a few short weeks ago she could see, hear, smell, touch you 24/7. You are still her entire world at this very tender age.
2006-07-12 09:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it sit on your lap but not all the time. I f you need to get something done put your baby down and let it cry. If you hold your baby way to much then you are going to have problems as far as attachment issues go. I'm not saying don't hold and cuddle your baby but it has to know it can't be held all the time. How do you expect to go to the bathroom? Or take a shower? You have to put it down sometimes.
2006-07-12 09:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Stacey R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be a horrible parent and let her always be in your lap. This will spoil the child and have her believe this world is here to make her happy. Or you can just let her cry until she realizes that she can't have everything in the world she wants. It's ok for kids to cry... otherwise why would they ever stop if they got what they wanted every time they did it?
2006-07-12 09:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am all for holding your baby because before you know it, they grow up. But, i know there are times you HAVE to get things done. Sorry, but i think baby will just have to cry a bit. When you place her in her bouncer, try talking to her in a calm voice and making sure she can still see you in the same room.
2006-07-12 09:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by little fairy lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She does need tummy time whither she likes it or not.
Our babies are almost exactly the same age and mine stays in mommies lap all the time. If you are ok with it ignore others.
Its not there baby and this time passes entirely too quick to let anyone else ruin it.
2006-07-12 10:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by CYNDIITA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with a 14 week old sitting on a mom or dad's lap. The baby feels safe, let it be.
2006-07-12 09:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could do what my former brother-in-law did: he became morbidly obese. The dumb schmuck doesn't *have* a lap any more.
Seriously, I would expect that you could gradually shorten the length of time that you hold him, as well as slowly lengthen the time between holdings...and, yet, not being in your shoes, I guess it's one of those things that is more easily said than done!
P.S. Hey, Lesta's advice sounds pretty good!
2006-07-12 09:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to put her on her tummy on a bed or floor (but don't let her roll off bed- need to supervise). It is normal for them to want to be held. But they need "tummy time" to develop their nervous system and learn to crawl and walk (eventually) but it is very early and for now just hold her as much as you can. It is bad for their back not to have floor time as they get older, but trust me they will push away and want to get down. but don't always put them in a bouncer or seat. put them on the floor or a flat surface.
2006-07-12 09:19:48 · answer #10 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋