2006-10-25 12:36:22 · 18 answers · asked by princessj410 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
awwwwwwwwww why not hold and feed him that is a special time between you and him it's a time for you two to bond
2006-10-25 13:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lost Angel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 7 weeks old, your son needs the touch of a person while he feeds. Don't you dare prop a bottle at this age.
2006-10-25 19:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may need to elaborate more. are you breastfeeding? He may not understand if you are stopping. And he may miss the closeness that he had with you. Are you going back to work? You can always use formula during the day and breastfeed him while you are at home. This will keep that closeness with you and the important nutrition for him, and be cheaper than just formula all of the time. But to answer your questions, babies do have feelings, he may be upset because he is missing the closeness. good luck
mother of 2 with one on the way
2006-10-25 19:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes his feelings will be hurt and possibly his body. Bottle propping is a dangerous practice used by lazy parents. Babies can choke when bottles are shoved in and left there.
If you are not nursing your baby at the breast you should at least bottle nurse so that they at least get the bonding of being held close and looked in the eyes and have their mother's heart beat and breath sounds.
2006-10-25 19:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you're talking about "propping" the bottle on a pillow. I did that occasionally with my two children. I think it's best to keep it at a minimum, though, as the closeness when you hold him will help your bonding experience. It has been known that babies can actually die if they feel too abandoned. They need that skin to skin touching and handling.
2006-10-25 19:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With an infant that young, they experience the 'physical' discomforts. They have yet to even begin to experience emotions. They feel hunger, pain, the uncomfortable sogginess of a wet diaper. But emotional feelings are beyond their little grasps at this time. If you are in tears even months from now, your infant will not be able to understand that your feelings are hurt. As long as you are looking at him/her, they will smile and 'coo'. I have seen children that ended up spoiled ROTTEN, because of being held, the baby begins to 'expect' it, rather than learning to be content if sat down in a carrier, bassinet, etc. so that mommy can fix a bottle or take a few minutes to feed herself. Learn also, as your baby grows, to distinguish the different sounds of his/her cries. There is the 'real' sound of discomfort versus the ''I want you NOW' cry. Of course we love our sweet little bundles of love and joy, but, they can and will survive if they cry a bit or are sitting in a carrier rather than being held. If you give in to every whimper, whine, or cry, you may get to the point where you HAVE to be holding your baby even when eating or using the restroom yourself. That is unbearable at some times, not to mention the tantrums that will be thrown as your infant turns into a toddler. During feedings of an infant, definately hold baby. This prevents him/her from choking while taking food down as well as if his/her food should try and come back up. Good luck!
2006-10-25 19:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by Nina70 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why wouldn't you hold and feed him? He's your baby! Never mind hurting his feelings. Your his momma! If you want to install love in his life you have to do it right away, and never stop. It will not make him a sissy it will treat him all kinds of things. Please hold and feed your baby!
Good luck to you, I know you will make the right decision!
2006-10-25 19:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by littlegoober75 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
babies comunnicate threw touch by you not holding or feeding your baby im not so sure if it would hurt his feeling but it will hurt the bonding process your baby knows your touch your sent your voice thats how he bonds with you why wouldnt you want to hold him or feed him????
2006-10-25 19:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by bellababi44 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You risk breaking the bond of trust and attachment between you. You're asking about neglecting your newborn. Are you having trouble coping? If you think you might have even the slightest case of post partum depression, please see your doctor or a counselor immediately.
2006-10-25 19:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by peregrine1123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hold the baby in your armes & feed him or her . Always do that.
2006-10-25 19:50:44 · answer #10 · answered by opal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋