I will be visiting my inlaws for next weeked with my 6 month old baby boy.They are very strict and old fashoned in their attitudes,but I really want them to think he is a good boy.My problem is that I can't find any over the counter medication to to keep him quiet.I have tried antihistamine but he is still active and demanding even after a double dose. Are their any natural/herbal remedies I could try to Zonk him out for about 48 hours until we get home.
2007-03-11 04:33:42 · 28 answers · asked by jumbo remote 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I dont want to medicate him,just give him a nateral/herbal sedative to keep him quiet for a few days,I am a responsible parent,thats why i want to use a nateral product.
2007-03-11 05:02:31 · update #1
that's not right. Children are supposed to be active at 6 months. Screw what they think! It's your child not theirs. If you don't want them to complain about your child either don't go or leave him with a babysitter. Don't worry about what others think
2007-03-11 04:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your in laws--that's their grandson and they should want to enjoy him, no matter if he cries or not. If they would rather have a "quiet" grand baby, they should sponsor one from a 3rd world country that they can spend $ on but never have to hear....just because your son cries or makes noise doesn't mean he's bad, it means hes a baby. Stop trying to sedate him and let him be the child that he is. I don't know what kind of person would look down on a baby for being vocal, but they're not the ones I want my kids around. You need to put your baby's needs first and stop trying to impress these people. You are a parent before anything. Not to mention the side effects doing that could have on your child's health. He could become dehydrated or worse. And what would your answer to the Dr be if you had to take him to the hospital?
"I wanted him to be good so my in laws would like him"?
That's a ticket to having your baby taken away and then you wont have to worry about if he's crying or not, because you wont see him. Stop worrying about everyone else and take care of your baby. If the in laws don't like it, leave early. And of course he's demanding, he's a baby! Maybe you should think about getting fixed so you won't have anymore "active and demanding" children. If you can't handle him now, you're really going to bee up sh*t creek when he's around 2. You sound unfit to babysit, let alone be a parent. I'll be praying for your baby.
And to "The 411", are you retarded? He doesn't have ADHD, he's a freakin INFANT.
"He sounds really rowdy"
You sound really moronic. Why don't you try medicating yourself so you wont give anyone else potentially deadly advice.
2007-03-13 19:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by dmarie2101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies are babies. 6 month old babies can't be naughty. And if your in-laws can't see that, then they don't need to be around their grandchild. That being said......you gave an antihistamine to your baby? What is wrong with you?!?! You should be turned in for even attempting to medicate your infant into quietness. That is absolutely horrid!
ADDED: You want to give your kid a natural product because you're a "responsible" parent? Have you ever read EVERY SINGLE "HERBAL" REMEDY says, "This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration." Every one says that! There are plenty of bad herbal medications out there. Especially if the person doesn't know how to use them right. And when it comes to a 6 month old infant, there is no correct ANYTHING in ANY amount to give your baby!
2007-03-11 11:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by ♥N,K,E&DJ'§ Mommy♥ 4 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I would say skip the trip if you are that worried about it. Babies are not suppose to be quiet and I would bet your mother in law's were not much different than yours. Old Fashioned people are still human and babies have not changed that much over the years.
It would be best (instead of drugs or the like) to try to just keep things as close to normal as possible. Try to keep your little guy on his same routine, make sure he gets good rest and eats like he would at home. You should also be sure to pack favorite foods, bottles, toys and a familiar blanket/toy to sleep with.
Your in-laws should just be happy you are visiting and should skip any judgment. If they can't I think they are the ones with the problem!
2007-03-11 17:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Oh me oh my...♥ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A whole weekend with them sounds like a disaster in the making.
Stay at a hotel and limit your visits with them to an hour or two at a time. When they start getting tired of having a baby around you can bring him back to the hotel "for a nap".
Drugging a child for non-medical reasons could injure him land you in jail. Explain to your in-laws that this is normal six month old behavior and make them deal with it. If they don't enjoy having him around wait until he grows up a little for your next visit (maybe at 6, 16, or 26).
2007-03-11 11:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by ABC Gerbils 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
My in-laws are old fashioned and were strict with thier boys....HOWEVER, they would never expect me (or anyone else) to DRUG a baby so he would zonk out for 48 hours...
Seriously, how can you think for one second that zonking your baby out for any amount of time is okay? That is child abuse, and I can guarantee that if you took your baby to the hospital and told a dr that you had done this, that the next person you would find yourself talking to would be the police....and your baby would be taken away...
What would your old-fashioned in-laws say then?
If you give your baby any product natural or otherwise in double doses you will find yourself with a dead child.
Please get someone to help you figure out how to deal with an infant.
2007-03-11 15:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by Elesha B 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
don't do it. If your in laws have inappropriate expectations for a 6 month old that is their problem not your sons. Medicate the in laws. Really. They have completely inappropriate expectations and it should not be on your son to meet those expectations. Tell your in laws the reality before you go, set them up sot that they know what to expect. There really is nothing safe to give a 6 month old baby as far as that goes. 6 month olds are not quiet and should not be forced to be. Try to re-frame it with your in laws, you could say that he is really communicating for such a young baby and that he is very verbal. That is a GOOD thing. please...be solid in your knowledge that the expectations of your in laws are NOT appropriate and that you don't need to do anything. It's THEM not you or your baby.
2007-03-11 14:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are NOT a "responsible parent" if you are talking about sedating your 6 month old just to "look good" in front of your in laws. And you've already given him an antihistamine for this reason???? That is insane. He is a BABY, and you meed psychological help if you are trying to "keep him quiet" and the like. You need a parenting class or something.
2007-03-11 13:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mom 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
What does your wife think of your hair brained idea? It should come as no surprise to your in-laws that babies cry,fuss and make sounds.They don't come with mute buttons.You should NEVER use medication to silence a child. If your in-laws can't cope with the sounds of their grandchild then send them videos until they can. Tell your old fashioned in-laws that your 6 month old son also messes his diaper( that need to be changed), they sometimes spit up on your best shirt and can disrupt a peaceful night's sleep.Tell your in-laws you love them but you love your son more.You won't risk harming your son.
2007-03-14 14:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by gussie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I really hope you are not serious about medicating your son unnecessarily, this is child abuse and a double dose could do harm to your baby! As for your in-laws they need to realize that he is a baby and is not capable of being quiet for a weekend so don't worry what they think, he is your son and it is your job to protect and love him, not mold him into what others think he should be! My best suggestion to keep him entertained is to pick up a couple of new toys, bright colors and textures are always a hit at that age.
2007-03-11 11:56:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry that you think you need for him to be sedated while being over his grandparents. let him be who he is, you can't expect them not to remember how it was raising a child, and him being loud or crying does not make him a bad boy, that is a part of life, and if your in laws can't accept that , then I would not go. sorry but I don't know any mothers who love their child to sedate them. you might just as well bring a doll, and then you won't have that problem. good luck.
2007-03-11 12:12:36 · answer #11 · answered by misty blue 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋