I basically attachment parent. It's more of a guideline, really, despite what some parenting board posters would have you think. And it's not that hard. It's all about "listening" to your kid.)
There's an awful lot that's good about it, and honestly is stuff I did naturally. But even the little bit I've seen, is stuff that, if I'd known about it pre-Ben, would have thrown me into a cycle of guilt and self-recrimination. I was much more effective going by gut. I would have missed the big, bright, red letters that talk about it being a guideline.
{{{{Aimee}}}}
If it helps, they do that, whatever type of flooring you have. They also tend to be pretty resilient, and I've yet to see any lasting ill-effects from all the head-hitting my brother managed when he was wee.
I basically attachment parent. It's more of a guideline, really, despite what some parenting board posters would have you think. And it's not that hard. It's all about "listening" to your kid.)
I realized after about four months, that, besides co-sleeping, I was pretty much attachment parenting. But, as with anything, extremists make me itch. This potty thing strikes me as extremist. I think holding a 4 month old infant over the sink to pee every five minutes for an hour is EXTREME. And messy. And possibly gross. The article kept talking about "sinks" Um, I brush my teeth over our bathroom sink. I don't want pee in my sink. I sure as hell don't want pee in my kitchen sink.
It doesn't even strike me as being that cost effective. I buy diapers in bulk and they cost 22 cents a piece. I spend roughly more than $30 a month for disposables. I can't imagine the number of "accidents" involving this process and the amount of laundry it generates.
{{{Aimee}}} It's not your fault. Can you get some cheap blankets or area rugs to make the fall on the hardwoods a little softer?
Hardwood flooring = baby bruises.
Carpeted flooring = smaller baby bruises, with concurrent rug burn.
The floor will always be there, and eventually they figure out that avoiding head-first impact on it's a good thing.
Unless they're me, but you lucked out on that one.
I have a big bag of cat food and litter, so the kitties aren't a money issue till payday.
Everything that's wrong with me is my own fault, anyway.
Aimee, just remember the dog hair is easier to clean up on wood floors. Plus, Exhibit A--they don't need to hit the floor to get nasty ouchies.
I'm ready to get Owen a t-shirt that says, "They don't beat me."
Erin, you're not at fault. You're doing the best you can under shitty circumstances, learning as you go. I'm so sorry life sucks right this minute and I hope things get better soon.
Everything that's wrong with me is my own fault, anyway.
Awww, Erin, I don't mean to get on your case when you're sniveling and poor. I just get worried about you sometimes.
