There's a "Mommy and Me" class that runs for 8 weeks, that I was thinking of attending with my baby girl. it'll give me a chance to meet some other moms and expose my baby to a social group.
Problem is, it starts at 10:30 am. My baby sleeps until 10:30 am, and at her age (5 and a half months) I don't really want to disrupt her sleep by waking her before she's ready.
My baby is already very well-socalized because in my friend circle, 5 of us have had babies in the past year. We all spend a lot of time together and our babies are getting to know eachother well.
Unfortunately the class does not run at any other time. Should I just by-pass it for now?
2006-07-27 07:35:02 · 21 answers · asked by sweets 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think in some ways you answered your own question. You already have a lot of socialization which seems to be the only reason you want to take the class... other than maybe some quality time.
Here's an idea, why don't you do a class of your own with your friend circle? Find a time when you can all get together and bring your babies with the intent to have a mommy and me class. Use some baby exercise tapes and have a small snack/ coffee type environment focused on yourselves and the babies.
Just an idea... but as far as waking your baby up? I'd say let her sleep... she needs that (and so do you) more than some class.
2006-07-27 07:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by megsi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 5 1/2 months old, your baby does not need to be exposed to any social groups other than her immediate family. If you have other friends who can be supportive of you, then I would say skip this class. If you really want to go, however, it will not hurt to wake your baby up earlier and put her down for her first nap earlier. Over time, her schedules will change anyway, and there is no guarantee that by the end of the eight weeks her sleep patterns would be anything like they are now.
2006-07-27 14:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with the Mommy & Me class. This is the way I look at it...I feel that it is good to get them out even if it disrupts their schedule now and then. With my daughter I have woken her up a little earlier in the morning so that she would nap a little earlier. I have even gone to Mommy & Me a half hour to 45 minutes late and so have the other Mothers. Then again your baby is around other babies so I really don't see much benefit except the fact that Mommy & Me is a great organization. I have learned a lot and they have great activities for children and the parents.
2006-07-27 14:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that the "Mommy and Me" class has the intentions of a social gathering. Sure, that's an indirect meaning, but the class is for you to learn about your baby.
Don't worry about social interactions with your baby. At 5 months, your baby has a hard time remembering anyone anyways.
For the sleep thing, it okay to wake your daughter for these classes. It's not going to mess up her sleep schedule.
2006-07-27 14:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How late is the baby going to sleep? Try putting her to bed earlier and she will start waking earlier. The class sounds like a really good time for you and her to bond. Besides you could get some really good pointers on how to raise your child. The benefits to you and her far outweigh letting her sleep in till 10:30 am. Speaking for myself, I like to make my circle bigger and not be content having just 5 friends in my circle.
2006-07-27 14:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by geewhizbaby2008 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the one hand, it's a lot of stress on her and effort for you to rearrange her nap.
on the other, "Mommy and Me" classes can be vital for connecting with other moms and helping you to get out of the house. but if you already have this within your social circle, maybe you don't need it.
my kids are now 5, 7, and 9. in retrospect, i think i dragged them to a lot of things when they were babies that i didn't really need to. sometimes i wish i had forgone some of those activities and just stayed in and snuggled up in the big bed with my babies and some books.
sounds like a little too much hassle - especially if it messes up her nap. changing her nap time could also mess with her night schedule .
2006-07-27 14:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by mommo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip the class, at 5-1/2 months she won't get much out of it. Those classes are more for NEW mother (much younger babies). Otherwise, wake her up and go. She'll adapt to a change in her schedule easier than you will.
2006-07-27 14:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by KC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeps until 10:30,,, she is going to bed to late. Change that and enjoy Mommy and Me
2006-07-27 14:38:38 · answer #8 · answered by worm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go and I would suggest you put your baby to bed in a hour early during the night to make sure she will het that one hour of sleep. But one hour is really not going to matter. Go to the mommy and me classes and have fun.
2006-07-27 14:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by rebel_sweetheart2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would pass. There is nothing worse than a tired baby ! lol There will always be other classes. its just not worth it right now. Having a young baby is hard enough when they are in a good mood
2006-07-27 14:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by sweenygirll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋