3 New Parent Mistakes That Can Delay Development

[@EmmaHubbard]

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[@wildswan221]

Great video! It's also important that parents remember that face scratching = itchy = food allergy (cheap, nasty formula...). Just DIY your own formula with Weston Price's recipe (free online), if you can't breastfeed.

[@mrpcakes]

sigh, we just tried the forward facing on our almost 3 month old. glad you post these videos

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad you watch them❤️

[@rachelle2227]

A carrier with thinner straps could give baby a better view even with inward facing. When baby is older you can also try back wearing, which is comfortable. It takes a bit of practice, but it isn’t too difficult to do.

[@stephaniesally2966]

Same here!!

[@paolaotero6671]

Thank you for the information

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries!

[@mrsrogers6134]

Hi 👋🏽 Emma! Just discovered your channel, and I just had a baby about 4 weeks ago. You are a God send! Thank you so much for all your help! You're an angel, a little baby whisperer 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much! Also a huge congrats on the arrival of your little one❤

[@ChickenPermission617]

4:20 ive heard another great comparison to be as loud as a shower running

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jordanbridges5042]

Does being in a bouncer (e.g. a BabyBjörn) prior to 6 months old also negatively impact hip development?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Typically, when babies are in reclined bouncers, their legs are supported, and they often naturally fall into a 'frog-legged' position with their legs splayed out to the side - which is a healthy hip position. It's a good idea to check if your little one's legs are positioned this way for comfort and proper alignment. It's also important to mix up their activities by giving them plenty of time to play on the floor, both on their tummy and back, to encourage balanced muscle development and movement.

[@Isabae188]

What would your advice be on piercing the baby’s ears? I’m not with it at all but my husband keeps wanting to pierce our baby ears. She’s 5 months old. But I rather wait until she’s 1 years old or until she can ask for them herself.

[@giselleduff1001]

As a former baby (😂), I'm glad my parents had my ear piercing done as an infant rather than having to go through it when able to remember. Listen to the expert when she replies, of course, and your heart ❤️. I've got a 3 month boy and grateful this isn't a decision I have to make, as I know it would be difficult for me too. You're already a great mama for caring!

[@Isabae188]

@@giselleduff1001 aww thank you for this!! 😂🫶🏼 I’m always so worried! Since I feel like it’s going to hurt her or if I’m easing into the peer pressure. It’s so scary being a first time mom!

[@daisyzill]

I would personally wait! It really doesn't hurt that much and I'd be scared of the earrings accidentally being pulled out

[@karungipatience769]

I pierced mine at 2 weeks

[@rachelle2227]

@@Isabae188 I’ve heard that for some people, when their ears were pierced as a baby their piercing was off center as an adult

[@vforvendetta5587]

I'm visually impaired and concerned about using a sling/wrap. Any recommendations for good ones, and thank you for the informative videos.

[@EmmaHubbard]

The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has a list of hip-healthy slings/wraps and carriers. Here is the link in case you want to check it out: hipdysplasia.org/hip-healthy-products/

[@itasi]

I'm not Emma, but look into a sling library or hire a babywearing educator near you to help!

[@annamiller3479]

So much of the process is done by feel! It will depend partly on how old your baby is now and I would recommend looking for a group or expert in your area to get hands on help 🩵

[@vforvendetta5587]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you

[@vforvendetta5587]

@@itasi sounds like a plan. Thank you

[@Beerealtho78]

I wish i would have had this information before my oldest was born. Sigh. Im grateful she eventually crawled and is now running with no problems. ❤️😂

[@EmmaHubbard]

Sounds like your little one is doing great!

[@daisyzill]

Love your videos!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@valeriaswanne]

We have a second-hand dohm sound machine, and it's loud on the lowest setting! Can't use it on high bc it rattles. 😅

[@EmmaHubbard]

If you are concerned that it's too loud, you can try placing it as far from your baby's sleep space as possible and then checking the sound levels.

[@whatrtheodds]

Cover it with a towel

[@legacyjoyofficial]

But babies cry at over 60 decibels?

[@whatrtheodds]

Not for hours

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s not just the volume, but also the duration of exposure that matters

[@velvetplans5396]

I followed the advice not to put mittens on our newborn and I actually regret it for the hospital stay. I thought the hospital would have nail trimmers or a file so I didn't bring my own, but they didn't have any! I had some complications and had to stay 3 days with my baby when she was born, and on day 2 she severely scratched her cheek and now at 3 years old she has a permanent scar from it. I recommend waiting until you can trim their nails before uncovering their hands!

[@wildswan221]

Her advice was good, but you failed to trim the nails. It's important not to put mittens on babies. The mother must have support, someone should have run out to get the trimmers.

[@wildswan221]

Start a bone broth regime for her to make sure her collagen, etc, levels are up. Add duck egg yolks to her diet, too. Restoration works well for serious scars, so it should work wonders for a small scar...this will let her skin recover through time. My boy had a bone deep rip in his shin as an adult, he followed this protocol with bone broth several times a day. It worked really well. It takes time, but that's fine as recovry should be solid and slow.

[@abigailloar956]

Idk my son had mittens on until he was 4 months old because he would claw his eyes and face so terrible. He was fine and always on time for moror skills. You don't want them on forever but some of these situations that she brings up are rare and not worth so much worry. Good to know information but not worth getting tied up over every little thing. Just do what's best

[@mrsmacdee1113]

I think she's over the top on the baby mittens being a bad idea thing. As she said, eventually they stop scratching themselves, then you would remove the mittens, and have plenty of time for hand exploration before baby starts eating at 6 months old. Also, babies will put their mitten covered hands in their mouths. Mom of eleven here.

[@mm-cm6kc]

At 7 months, im still not comfortable with her facing outwards

[@vbwdreamer]

Are baby jumpers /jumperoos safe. Our 4 month old has had excellent head control since he was 3 months and his jumperoo is his favorite activity but now I'm worried we ruined his hips by putting him in it so early.

[@marblueony754]

To be honest, these practices were done in this decade but our parents never did that to us before. We were carried by our parents mostly facing inwards. Thank you so much for sharing information & awareness about this.

[@stephaniesally2966]

Hey Emma! About the hip issues with forward facing carrying - does this also apply to jumpers and activity tables that they sit in? Thank you for your wisdom!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! Yes, the concerns about hip development can also apply to jumpers and activity tables, especially if they position your baby in a way that puts strain on their hips and/or your baby is under 6 months of age. When babies are placed in jumpers or activity tables, they often bear weight on their legs before they're developmentally ready (meaning they can't stand up on their own), which can push their legs into a straight, extended position instead of the natural "M" or "frog-legged" position that's healthier for hip development. Prolonged time in these devices can increase the risk of hip issues like hip dysplasia. In this YT video, I go into a lot more detail about the impact jumpers, floor seats, activity tables and walkers have on a baby's development: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTcXnammd6bgbMsi=zSLddNRQt-R6inYz

[@mse181]

Is sleeping in a car seat safe? I am scared my baby will block his airway

[@mrsmacdee1113]

I saw my sister's baby turn blue from being in the car seat. I don't know why they can't be made safe enough to sleep in.

[@marhar5973]

Is the snoo white machine safe?

[@EmmaHubbard]

The best way to know is by checking the noise level by using a sound meter app.

[@jhe9488]

There are plenty of baby carriers on the market designed to keep the hips abducted in a forward facing position.

[@Soniboy84]

Few things. Sucking fingers is not recommended. It'll make really hard taking away their "finger" when they're not supporse to be sucking anymore. You can take away a dummy, you can't take away their finger. Additionally it's also linked to dental problems, so it's generally a bad idea. These are well known facts.

[@samanthab2484]

Few things. Sucking fingers is developmentally appropriate for small children and babies. Once they are getting adult teeth they should outgrow thumb sucking or it can impact their dental development. Also, Emma is a professional who literally works with children and their development, so maybe she knows what she’s talking about.

[@EmmaHubbard]

@Soniboy84 - It's developmentally appropriate. I did a video on this recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeWoISco8p-f7s

[@michealwestfall8544]

Babies should suck on fingers, they have no teeth. Children with teeth should not suck on fingers, it'll pull their teeth forward.