Pediatricians Debunk 16 Baby Myths

[@kit2na]

as a former baby i can say this is true

[@Sarah-cb6cb]

This needs more likes 😂😂

[@VideoSiteAccess]

Sarah It really does.

[@ginam.6787]

🤣🤣

[@katherinenina9033]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA

[@rachaelrebecca7905]

This comment is soooo underrated

[@roweishagray9966]

“Up to 3 years of age naps are really important”... me a 28 year old I deeply disagree it stops that quickly

[@anypaolamurillo8969]

Roweisha Gray omg same

[@DifferentReader]

Naps are really important to brain development for kids up to about 3, after that it’s mostly for rest.

[@Joe-hj9xo]

Nah, for adults naps tend to interfere with night-time sleep. If you're already getting 8 or more solid hours of sleep at night and still need naps to feel refreshed then you might want to check with your doctor.

[@gwlad1575]

sooo true ! why stop at 3 ? In Spain they still take naps in the afternoon. Can we do that too ?

[@jessiemarie636]

I would agree that naps are required way longer past the age of 3

[@mozismobile]

"babies should be sleeping through the night"... yeah, now if someone could just explain that to the baby!

[@mamabear-9.18.18]

Lmfao! Hahaha OMG this was hilarious! It's currently 1:30am and my 16 month old daughter is awake, playing and was just running around the house before I safely put her in her gated play area so I can walk the dog and take a personal "mommy time out".... yesterday, she was up until 8:30am. Sleep has regressed to infancy sleeping style. And progressively been getting worse since the 1st tooth broke through during the summer (at around 10 months old)

[@ObediahPolkinghornIII-cz5io]

I swear, it’s as if they don’t listen.

[@tierracaccitolo]

mozismobile my 10 year old sister can’t sleep through the night in her own! Don’t wake up your baby to eat! They will wake up when they want to eat! Let them sleep!

[@mamabear-9.18.18]

@@tierracaccitolo .... That's one of my biggest fears regarding my daughter. My fiance and I co-sleep and bed-share.... he works nights 5 days a week so I don't mind the bed-sharing because since day 1, our daughter would only sleep on my chest. Otherwise, not at all. BUT, my fiance has insomnia, I too have insomnia/sleeping issues. My father had insomnia, my younger and older brother have insomnia, my fiance's father had insomnia..... the chances are pretty high that Adrianna Marie may end up getting insomnia being as though that it runs heavily in both sides of the family..... Not sure if this pertains to your 10 year old sister in any way BUT I definitely would love to know if this is so that I, as the primary caretaker (stay-at-home Momma Bear) should watch out for.....

[@mamabear-9.18.18]

@@tierracaccitolo .... Yes! Absolutely don't! I remember when my Ma came over one day during this past summer and my fiance and I just literally got Adrianna Marie down for a nap. My Ma wanted to see her and went into our bedroom alone. Sure as shit, 2 minutes later, I walked into the room and Adrianna was waking up. I asked my Ma if she had woken her up and she denied it. A few weeks later, she confessed to indeed waking her up because she wanted to hold her and play with her. Unaware that we were trying to get her on a set sleeping schedule and also unaware that Adrianna would freak out because she doesn't like anyone waking her up unless it's (primarily) me or my fiance. The only time I wake her is if she had a bowel movement in her diaper, because I don't like her sleeping through that for numerous reasons.... hygiene being the main one. Or, if I know that she's not feeling well and too much time has lapsed between a bottle, food or water. Even then though, I gently wake her and I'm able to get her back to sleep fairly quickly because she's still in the drowsy/half asleep state. You know what I mean?

[@bloomphases]

People often forget that, when a baby is crying over something, like because something scared them or they got hurt, it quite literally could be one of the worst things that happened to them in their entire life at the time, not even an exaggeration, ofcourse you should be picking them up and comforting them!

[@ChickenPermission617]

Yes. Like up to that point, that could be the worst thing they have experienced.

[@carrieb5711]

​@@ChickenPermission617 yes indeed being as they might have only been on the planner for 2 weeks it doesn't take much for things to be new

[@sammieh9695]

My baby cries because he doesn't have the right binky sometimes. Sometimes he cries because HE took his bottle out of his mouth. He's a BABY he has big emotions in his tiny package and doesn't know how to regulate them, comforting him helps him learn how to comfort himself and give him the confidence that someone will be there when something is wrong. Now that he's over 6 months if he's fussy I let him try to self sooth, when it gets to upset crying I jump in to comfort. Everyone tells me what a happy baby he is!

[@lifewithmarthaline5011]

I remember one night lighting struck next to our sons window I was like oh it’s not that deep then I had to pause and think as a new baby that’s a loud sound a sudden flash of light and mom and dad are nowhere to be found I would’ve figured out

[@analyticalchick3064]

We discovered my nanny baby that was fussy was having gas. The mother changed her diet (breastfeeding) and it fixed it.

[@joshs.6155]

I'm 34 and naps are still important for my daytime behavior and emotional development...

[@SL-lz9jr]

Same age. Same findings. Lol

[@lisajada1505]

Yes afternoon nap otherwise I’m cranky and throw tantrums.

[@katarina2069]

@@SL-lz9jr I second that xD

[@RanRayu]

yep, the real myth is that you only need naps when you're young. >

[@Darcy783]

If you're finding that you need a nap longer than 30 minutes and/or napping after 3:00 p.m., see a sleep specialist. There may be something wrong with your nighttime sleep causing you to be more tired during the day.

[@nancysandoval1725]

Me: 19 years old, no boyfriend, no social interactions, in college, no intention of having a baby anytime soon Also me: No honey. Got it.

[@dydysenpai7460]

Me: 19 years old, had a kid in feb 2020, bad upbringing, learning things for myself, taking college classes (looking at business / language) Doing much better for sure

[@kevinkevin9525]

Me: 17 years old, gay, no boyfriend, no social life, in high school graduation limbo, no job, physically cannot have my own biological child and am too young to adopt. Also me: Yes, I need this right now in my life. Parenting guides.

[@johnatasreis7173]

Me: 21, no girlfriend, don't have kids or any small children around, not yet intent to have kids, rushing to study to my CPA, working my ass out of a business through a pandemic scenario. Also me: I need this parenting skills right now

[@KuninKat]

@@elkyubi4281 bruh where did discord ever come up

[@zimkaseem]

@@kevinkevin9525 Me: 18 years old, gay/pan, no significant other, no social life, also in HS graduation limbo, also can't have own biological child Also me: Please be my friend you have a James pfp and I love James and I'm socially awkward but you seem cool but I'm socially awkward

[@andrewscott5775]

Me Is a Male Is 17 Years Old Doesn't have a child Doesn't have a GF Doesn't even want children "Pediatricians debunk 16 Myths" Yes pls...

[@cupidcupcake5521]

Same here xD but idk as a female I think some of these are interesting to know :3

[@dannyme5090]

Andrew Scott lol

[@seanbrown8920]

You were waiting for the two of them to kiss?

[@dannyme5090]

Maybe 😏

[@3mar00ss6]

you never know when you'll have to take care of a random baby

[@mlroeder]

My kids are in their teens now, but I'll never forget our pediatrician thanking us for calling in the middle of the night when we thought something was wrong, even when it turned out that what we were worried about was perfectly normal. It was the most amazing thing.

[@chelsey8737]

I like that they have a dr and a psychologist. Its nice to hear both sides

[@sabrinazzz3257]

they are both doctors

[@chelsey8737]

@@sabrinazzz3257 well yes but you knew what I meant. But one general and one specific

[@danielkudo4800]

Paychologist isn't a doctor

[@kristyvargo7063]

The other is a pediatric physician. One of my nursing professors would get PISSED whenever someone called physicians strictly doctors because she was a doctor of nursing and felt left out😂

[@britkarian]

@@sabrinazzz3257 one is a physician and the other is a psychologist. One is in medicine and the other in psychology. The fields overlap but arent necessarily the same

[@ladyizzabella]

They are perfect representations of their professions lol. The pediatrician is really animated and vocal, while the psychologist is very calm and controlled. A very lovely and informative video.

[@KatieCottingham]

The pediatrician has the exact condescending tone and body language that makes people not want to bring up questions and concerns with medical providers because they don't want to be made to feel even more stupid on something. It's why people prefer Dr. Google over a real doctor more and more: zero judgement telling you that your failing.

[@rosannaberckley5515]

@@KatieCottingham No, I think you're just insecure and arrogant

[@mysticmajestic2360]

@@KatieCottingham You use Google as your primary method of medical care? Mate, if you thought the condescension was worse before, wait until you're rushed to the hospital saying, "But Google told me it wasn't a big idea!" and see what happens.

[@grimm5354]

Katie Cottingham that is honestly so deluded lmao. you should be more concerned with the welfare of your child than your feelings and how comfortable you are with an actual professional. google can be unreliable. get out of your own close minded head

[@JudyAbbott494]

@@KatieCottingham ikr! I felt bad for her customers

[@riririri1602]

The conclusion is you don't need fancy stuffs to educate your babies. Love, attention, physical interaction, lingual interaction & environmental interaction will do just fine

[@wojtekpolska1013]

yea, tl;dr don't do anything that seems stupid. millions of years of evolution made the parents feel what to do by instinct.

[@dawnie82]

@@wojtekpolska1013 👍🏾

[@viiperbiite]

That’ll give them basic survival skills. But they won’t be able to afford to survive on their own without intellectual abilities and other skills.

[@SheilaR.08]

@@viiperbiite Which are most effectively fostered by interaction with people, feeling grass and breeze, playing with pets, being read/talked/sung to, and learning to walk by crawling and pulling up. Language is key in the first five years. Make eye contact, talk and laugh and sing, hug and hold, and your baby will thrive.

[@brandonjeffery8023]

@@viiperbiite I have heard that rich people interact with their babies more. If true, that's a perfect explanation as to why babies with access to more economically advantaged environments tend to be better of.

[@justmeh3000]

My mom told me I was a wildcard. I never took naps, was very energetic, almost never cried only laughed, needed an extra feeding at night because I used up all my energy, i stood before I crawled and my first word was “duck”. I was all over the place.

[@stephsaguudefan1753]

I never crawled. My mother said around 8 or 9 months old I used the edge of the sofa to stand up and then walked perfectly across the room, no wobbling, no falling.

[@cassiafernandesstevenson1489]

Lol. My son, start walk 8.5 months, talking 8 monts was taking just 2 naps unti 1year old, them no one was eble to make he sleep. Always on the go. Today he is 14, very intelligent and still not sleeping much, nut way more calm.

[@NataliaSeesIt]

Duck! That's so cute 😊

[@redroselace9545]

Maybe u meant to say F*** hahahahah

[@justmeh3000]

@@redroselace9545 could be but my brothers word was "tractor" (we are not even a farming family). So I think we just really liked the Barnyard

[@dantruong2582]

“Naps aren’t necessary.” Naps are necessary in all stages.

[@jasminevilliers8465]

Agree

[@irislelu]

Don't rely on KZbin video

[@Lea-ov8vq]

No I've never napped since I was a newborn

[@SG-vy1lk]

@@Lea-ov8vq idk if you’re joking but if you can remember being a toddler I’m surprised, but also naps can be very beneficial depending on your lifestyle.

[@SG-vy1lk]

@@irislelu not relying on a youtube video but doctors! KZbin is used by colleges, so I think it’s safe to say we can rely on them for videos like this lol

[@sanhitaguin9683]

I like how their energies are so polar opposite and still they agree about EVERYTHING

[@Thomas-wo9ur]

Their "energies"?

[@adinoors]

How do you feel energy?

[@hanza4618]

Red head is more outgoing and the blonde is more stiff

[@ShadeKill]

The force is strong with this one

[@dangerbirb4981]

The blonde isn't stiff, she's calm. Caaaaaaalm. Which I imagine panicked, harried parents appreciate.

[@Anyoneelsebutnope]

I was an early talker. English teacher now. My brother didn't walk until he was almost two. He just became an attorney. Having a baby in the internet age must be so damn stressful.

[@jessicaely2521]

It's only stressful if you allow it to be. The internet hasn't stressed me out whatsoever. Maybe it's the child psychology courses that I took that makes me not so concerned.

[@Anyoneelsebutnope]

@@jessicaely2521 I respectfully disagree. My degree in psychology has taught me that various studies that looked into the impact of the social media age has increased expectant mothers' fear of not doing things "right" because we are bombarded with so many conflicting discourses that dictate how to "raise a child right"

[@SavannahReach]

That actually makes me feel a lot better. My daughter is almost 16 months old and still not quite walking. It’s hard to not worry if something is really wrong.

[@jessicaely2521]

That's why I said MAYBE. Maybe doesn't mean definitely 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄. Would you rather possibly instead of maybe? It's been great to have the internet for me. The internet was the one that told me that you weren't supposed to put Vicks on a baby under the age of 2. When I was a kid my parents didn't know this. When I brought my daughter home from the hospital I found some blood discharge in her diaper. I jumped onto the internet and found it's totally common and they said when to start to worry. This saved me an extremely expensive trip to the hospital. In Switzerland the nurses want to do all of the diaper changes on the baby so they know what's going on with the baby. There was no discharge papers for me to sign, nothing telling me what to expect, and nothing telling me when to come to the hospital. I think there is no paperwork telling you about anything because they know that a midwife comes out to your house the day your baby is born or the day after (I didn't pay a dime for the midwife. Midwives are paid by taxpayers).I passed a golf ball size blood clot about 9 days after I delivered. Of course it was after the midwife and she wasn't answering my phone calls. Again I jumped on the internet and found out it was totally normal for the first 2 weeks. The internet told me what to look for when my water broke. I swore I wouldnt be one of those moms that went to the hospital 100 times. After waiting the hour like the internet said I started to the hospital and 9 hours later I had a beautiful healthy baby girl. I guess when new parents look things up the ignore the fact that there's always a range for things. Walking range is 9-18 months. At the end of 18 months is when you should start talking to the doctor.

[@kelleym7623]

@@SavannahReach Don't stress my daughter is 17months and just started walking on her own. Before that she only walked while holding onto to someone or something.

[@arijeanz]

watching this video just made me appreciate even more than i already do just how much time and love my mother was able to dedicate to me as an infant. she read to me, she spoke to me all the time, she played with me after a 12 hour workday every single day. I'm convinced it's that nurturing she gave me that led me to become such an early talker and an avid reader and "outdoors kid"

[@NamaSayaAkmal]

knowledge is power no matter if you have a baby or not.

[@-________-9267]

This comment should be top comment

[@Blah948]

You’re absolutely correct! It takes a village to raise a child!

[@errhka]

Everyone should know how to take care of a baby - young kids, teenagers, unmarried men and women, gay men and women - it is for the benefit of the very survival of your species that you know how to care for one. It is a much deeper knowledge than math or literature for the brain

[@bellyjelly0812]

Absolutely. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew, all under 4 years old. This video is making me the most powerful babysitter in the world.

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I’ve been bashed by moms for giving them a fact about babies because “yOu DoN’t HaVe A bAbY!” Never mind, it’s your kid anyways.

[@ItsGroundhogDay]

Naps are important for me.

[@vanessarodrigues717]

I even think they are important for everyone man. When people get unnecessarily angry at something,sometimes, i tell them to take a nap.

[@SAS-tn4zn]

I second that. Lol I remember taking naps in preschool and hating it. But now I need to take a nap.

[@JuicedUpLemon]

@@vanessarodrigues717 😂😂😂 @ Go take a nap! My momma would say "go lay your tired little head down" whenever I said something stupid. My dad would say "Go play in traffic" whenever I did something stupid. You brought back memories of my childhood.

[@laurenstanderfer7214]

My 2 yr old takes a 2 hr nap and I LOVE IT. For awhile she did 2 2 hour naps. Anyone wanting to get rid of a nap-time or doesn’t “do schedules” for the parents “benefit” is just insane.

[@tahimi3801]

In kindergarten naps felt like a a punishment, as an adult they are a treat!

[@jexxica2011]

Just had my first son three months ago. All of my friends and family told me I needed to stop waking him up every 2.5-3 hours on the dot even at night to feed him the first month. The whole don't wake a sleeping baby myth, but he was a preemie and it seemed so important to feed him a lot. I feel so much better about my choice after watching this! Same with my choice to just talk to him as if he were any other adult, full sentences and even big words. Thanks so much for the information :)

[@MoogieB]

You did exactly the right thing. Especially for a preemie. They have some catch up growing to do & can also tire easily. Frequent feeds are best. Way to go new mommy!

[@emayzing5210]

Always do what feels right for you for your baby, not anyone else.

[@manal.daoudi]

When feeling uncertain consider talking to your pediatrician! They know everything about you and your baby’s situation and will essentially give out the most accurate info, take care.

[@pbrashear7303]

You did exactly the right thing. Newborn babies NEED to be fed every two to three hours. Depriving them of that is essentially the equivalent to starving their brain. People think it’s fine to just let them sleep when in reality it’s extremely harmful.

[@realroadrunnr]

What’s worse? A baby not getting a full night’s sleep or a baby starving? It is actually that simple.

[@O-Demi]

My cousin had her first kids in 2020 and the amount of reading and learning she had to do is astounding... I never knew you'd need to learn so much about a new born human

[@HeidiAndScots]

Why do you say human instead of person?

[@bumblebee4280]

@@HeidiAndScots It's wierd right? As if we need to differentiate them from newborn aliens.

[@azillliasmith2734]

Crap like this is suppressing humans natural instincts....

[@Gehslol]

​@@HeidiAndScots Humans is the correct term to generalise the living thing we're referring to. A person is usually used to denote one particular human with its own personality. Thus it's correct to say "We learn about the safety of handling newborn humans." Instead of "newborn persons".

[@Moo-fb2kb]

I am *obsessed* with the woman on the left's personality. She is so endearing & captivating. The kind of doctor who will make you feel comfortable asking questions & going to see her. She seems really cool

[@jamk916]

Whose left

[@unordsmec]

I am pretty sure he/she are talking about the blond woman

[@breaj5270]

Moo Moo same!

[@mrsj6401]

@@unordsmec They said Left thats the red head. This is left 《 and this is right 》

[@sindisiwesanti1299]

I know right?! She’s such a mood!

[@jovannacota2012]

I’m pregnant right now and I can’t imagine not letting my baby nap, and not giving him loving cuddles when he cries ...🥺 my heart couldn’t handle just letting him sit there while he cries

[@devongronka855]

We are kind of wired to be like "omg the baby is crying what do I have to do to stop it!?" I don't really look to biological essentialism for many things; usually arguments that something is "natural" are usually misplaced. and people want to attribute a lot of things to genetics and biology that really should not be. But that is one case where I think we are kind of hard-wired on both fronts. Genetically, attentive parents are selected for. By the same toke, noisy, demanding babies are selected for over quiet babies. Like, in those first months, a baby's survival depends both on the baby making its needs known, and on the parents being able to tend to its needs fairly rapidly. Making the baby wait doesn't really help anyone, and just gives the baby a bunch of signals that things aren't peachy. It's adding a bunch of stressors that really don't need to be there. So yeah, as a new parent, I don't understand how people can do that. It seems like the best thing is letting the baby know that no matter what happens, I will be right there with him.

[@PandaJanna0604]

My dad's mom literally would block my mom from coming to me when I cried. She said that one time they even locked the door to the room I was in bc I would get spoiled...

[@chloer9061]

@@PandaJanna0604 wow thats the most effed up thing i’ve ever heard. your mom should’ve taken you and left

[@TinyCloud90]

@@PandaJanna0604 my mom also said that she would just let me cry, but sometimes a baby just wants some interactions... i would never just leave it cry doesnt matter even if it just wants my attention ill give it!

[@aj-fatima-pearl]

@@PandaJanna0604 that is so messed up, how did your mother cope

[@Magdalena287]

Mom of 5 kids here, you can never cuddle your babies enough, the baby stage goes by so fast you'll never regret holding them.

[@kadejamckinzie3]

Valerie Wood but doesn’t it make your child impossible to be handled by other adults. Doesn’t it make you child only want you and want to be constantly held?

[@lilicorrea8515]

kadeja mckinzie not really. I’ve been studying developmental psychology for a while and I’ve yet to see any evidence of this. Like they were saying, holding your baby is great for that parent child bond :)

[@aesinam]

@@kadejamckinzie3 I haven't experienced this. In fact that seems more to do with the baby than whether the parents hold them all the time or not. I know parents who practice the "don't always hold the baby" mantra but their baby positively dislikes others

[@Magdalena287]

@@kadejamckinzie3 no sorry I think you misunderstood my comment, I dont just carry around my babies all day that would alot on me lol I just pick them up when they're crying and also randomly to give them hugs and kisses. I also give them lots of time on the ground to be independent and explore their worlds using their bodies naturally and Ive never noticed my kids becoming clingy or overly attached to me. But I do have to say my oldest who is now almost 9, we have a great relationship compared to some other mother daughter relationships ive seen at that preteen stage.

[@kadejamckinzie3]

Valerie Wood thank you so much I want to become a mother in the near future so I’m learning all that I can to be the best mother I can be.

[@clarissagiles734]

This was the most unbiased, accurate discussion of facts I’ve heard from the mainstream medical community 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@char8631]

I would have agreed with you until they shared the allergy myth about introducing peanuts (or other things) at 4-6months. No solids should be introduced until after 6months and even then not until certain milestones are reached. The 4-6m intro research is from food industry so profit biased.

[@wiktoriakohman2200]

The redhead lady has such a Pediatrician behavior I can really imagine her talking to every parent this way XDD

[@mrsginny]

Lol yes! Very animated, with alot of head movements

[@Sariahec]

I actually got the feeling the other one was a bit annoyed by her animation 🤣

[@sharonb5812]

@@Sariahec lol me too!

[@a1124z1]

@@Sariahec not really annoyed, i guess she just don't know how to handle it lol

[@whatsinaname571]

OMG, I was going to say this!!

[@amdl270]

I love the red haired pediatrician. She's so engaging and seems like she makes every visit fun for both parents and children. She seems to care about others.

[@downbntout]

I think she's a little ott

[@youdonthaveto6564]

She is a redhead

[@lilyp396]

Jocelyn K She has no soul tho 😔

[@T_1.5]

Floppy Dumpling actually, we’re the only ones with souls. The rest of ya’ll are just jealous

[@Kille483]

She's very engaging, but in an annoying way. She over enunciate words, and leans too much forward. She's a bit too 'in your face' for my liking. I feel like she talks to me as if I was a small child

[@lucymcdonald7918]

I still take naps, it helps with my behavior

[@Kt-cn2rq]

😂 same usually around 3 must be elementary school days when done with classes 😂

[@sarahhill4639]

24 year old mom of a 9 month old. Naps are life lol. I'm a better mother because of the occasional nap.

[@EliLove1518]

I think I just found my life mantra lol My bf thinks I nap too much but I swear, he wouldn’t be able to handle me without them 💀

[@randomstuff2848]

Ol' Mcdonald had a nap. I feel bad for you!

[@griselrodriguez4802]

Same lol I'm 31 and still get fussy if I haven't had my nap or my meals when I want them 🤣

[@stephsaguudefan1753]

I would like to add to myth 8 that there is DEFINITELY a difference between a general "I need food/comfort/changing" cry and a "something is wrong, for God's sake help me!" cry. Example. My mom was in in a restaurant with a friend one time. Her friend had not had kids. A family came into the restaurant and started to put a 1-2 year old baby in a high chair. The baby started screaming bloody murder. My mother's friend scoffed and said "that child is a brat." My mother said "No, there is something WRONG with her, that is NOT a fussy tantrum cry." Come to find out, the wooden high chair had slats and they had accidentally wedged her one arm between two of the slats and it was a very small gap and they were actually really hurting her arm! They had to cut the thing to get her out! DO NOT IGNORE A PANICKED CRY! A baby will let you know when something is REALLY wrong!

[@grege5074]

100% true, it’s like an instinct when you hear your child cry, you know the difference between the two types of crying

[@Sunnylyndis]

I always thought this was a myth. Im an aunt to 4… one little noise and I know what baby wants. It’s really something special.

[@stephsaguudefan1753]

@@Sunnylyndis I'm just starting to try for kids with my husband, I can't wait to experience this. But even I can tell when a crying baby is really suffering and not just tired.

[@MVBNov]

Omg. Poor child. Thanks God your mom interfered and helped her❤

[@s.g2344]

Very true, i remember working in a nursery and felt awful. one day a baby was kicking up a fuss and we couldnt work out what was wrong she had been fed, slept, changed etc.... It was only 30 mins later I realised there had been a miscommunication about her nappy cream and on her last change i hadnt put her cream on so her poor bottom was bright red-i felt awful and was 100 % my fault as soon as we realised we smothered her with the cream and left her nappy off for a bit and luckily she was fine an hr later but yeah felt terrible whoops.

[@tamara.mw.]

i always remember the No Honey rule bc in 1st year of vet school, when we were discussing bees, our prof said "so can you give honey to a baby to help them sleep? well.. you CAN, but they aint waking up no more" 😭😭😭😭

[@jeringatai3156]

Wait what

[@TeXaS_mAmI]

Lmaoo

[@familyvillegas4948]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pulledpork_revolving_doors]

LMAO

[@edwardhisse2687]

Im proud of your teacher for making that point clearly memorable.👏

[@JorgeGomez-kt3oq]

When I was little I cried for God knows how long my mom called my pediatrician but even after trying everything I wouldn't stop crying, she called my dad and he left work early the moment he got home and picked me up I stopped crying.

[@agonleed3841]

lmao

[@mimimosa259]

Aww that’s sweet. Well sucks for your mom but cute story now that you’re older 😂

[@log9700]

My baby cousin literally cries when his parents are just *ONE* inch away from him.

[@TheLifeOfToniYaz]

I believe u. My baby has 4wks born n she crys. Her lungs out and i give my husband the bby she stops crying n just looks at him all calm

[@mirelysgarcia6507]

@@log9700 I’m on the same boat with my baby. I don’t know how many experts advice to search trying ro find a solution, bur no one really gives an straight answer on how to tackle this. I have refused to let her crying , but it’s getting to a point that I’m not seeing many other options😞.

[@weltschmertzz]

Me: I decisively don't want children. KZbin: here's a video about babies Me: I still don't want them. *Clicks on video.

[@asobimo5532]

That's what I thought as well! 🤣

[@verenamarie9210]

😂😂😂 me too

[@HosCreates]

But it's good to know when you have to babysit sit or may get a bonus child.

[@ivyfoxillustration]

Same

[@_niyabella]

Amanda H yes, my niece is my birth control, and my other sister is about to have her first kid so it’s nice to see these facts.

[@rainbowbun8716]

When I was a baby my mum was constantly worried about me because I barely ever cried just slept all the time. She asked so many doctors and turned out I was just a calm lazy baby.

[@zansenofficial]

Am I the only pregnant woman who appreciate this being recommended to me since it help me prepare for my baby.

[@shybrake4]

ForAHint Classic nope im trying to mentally prepare myself as much as possible 😭

[@mjsbangbang3513]

ForAHint Classic my daughter is ald 3 years old and i do find this helpful too ❤️

[@Fudgeebar]

38weeks pregnant here :D

[@sarahhill4639]

I have a 9 month old and I still find it helpful

[@sarahhill4639]

@As4tori Sun yes. All of that. It helped so so so much

[@11ozzielover]

I honestly thought it said “pedestrian” in the title and thought: “But why would a random pedestrian know a lot about babies?”

[@riari6980]

Whatevenhappenshere What if it’s profesional PEDESTRIAN 🚶‍♀️

[@yettakosovo3936]

You made me LAUGH so much and i woke up my poor baby 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carlottacambronero1558]

@Whatevenhappenshere. You mean “Pediatrician/s”.

[@tin.sindiong]

Lmaaoooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gabrielaj7941]

🤣🤣🤣

[@9gemini]

I’d rather spoil a baby than having a baby feeling emotionally neglected

[@claytonpaisley9721]

"Spoiling" a child can only happen when they are old enough to understand cause and effect, an infant is not. Spoiling happens when you do not have consistent rules and boundaries that you enforce with a child. All children need secure attachment, love, and a responsive adult to develop normally.

[@riti184]

It's always about balance, you dont want to spoil your kids but you dont want them to feel neglected either

[@maiab.4894]

Word :)

[@QueenIrene4382]

Clayton Paisley infants have been shown to understand cause and effect as early as 3 months of age. We’ve seen infants make the connection between ‘I cry’ and ‘mom comes running’ they also laugh because they find it funny. Later on in development you can even start ‘disciplining’ as early as 9 months. This discipline would not look like an older child’s discipline. It could be baby bites, parent picks up, parent give no emotional response. The baby starts to get uncomfortable because they’re not getting the emotional response they’re used to. It might last 10 seconds but through consistency the infant will eventually make the connection between ‘oh I do xyz and this unpleasant thing happens’ and the behavior reduces. Finally cortisol (the stress hormone) is set in an infant at about 6 months of age. So the important part of their attachment style forms from birth to 6 months. After that they will not produce any more cortisol then they levels they’ve already experienced. Some believe this is why emotionally neglected children tend to have more physiological signs of stress. Haha sorry for the soapbox. 🙈

[@hectortorres4738]

a person 🤦‍♂️

[@BroccoliAndCheese01]

My youngest son cried for 8+ hours a day when he was between 14-16 months. He lost all his words, had a massive regression, and my doctor’s advice was “toddlers have tantrums”. At 6, he has multiple developmental delays. I WISH I could go back in time and have an informed doctor who would have looked farther into it.

[@BroccoliAndCheese01]

@@KVOTHE_33 no.

[@theGiver3]

​@@KVOTHE_33ew, your comment is the ugliest one out of all the braggers. Congratulations for overcoming such incredible odds.

[@SH-vw1rn]

Look into doing a heavy metal detox 👀

[@isabellas4120]

I'm sending it to my husband. So he knows how to treat me as as the baby I am.

[@vetzaydamendoza484]

Isabella S Ew

[@bmeo1234]

😂😂😂😂

[@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906]

This just took a weird turn 😂 but bully for you

[@bluexbeanlyn]

Um

[@kaywee4200]

Hahahaha

[@sallylee4924]

I'm an immunologist, and the food allergen avoidance in early life recommendation has been so incredibly difficult to reverse! I am so glad you brought it up. It is something that many people, healthcare providers included, are not aware of.

[@nicoleperron3315]

My son is now 22 and when I had him I was told by pediatricians to not give him any food until 6 months because there are allergies in my family. He has hay fever and if I had to do it again I would give him food at 4 months, he was breastfeeding and it was constant and he never slept. I can say it didn't work for us and sometimes doctors are wrong.

[@heavencentric2276]

Can you please elaborate on this? Like does avoiding the foods the child is "allergic" to cause him to have that allergy for life?

[@2degucitas]

Wait, whut? You mean all that careful introduction of foods gradually was a waste of time??!

[@sallylee4924]

@@heavencentric2276 It's a phenomenon called "oral tolerance." The gist is that if a foreign particle is introduced to the immune system via the GI tract, that educates the immune system to not respond to it (tolerance). It's how your immune system learns to not respond to food. If the first exposure is through skin or respiratory tract, which are ways by which potential pathogens can invade the body, the immune system is more likely to recognize that as a foreign object to react to. If you have existing food allergies, one possible treatment is called "oral immunotherapy treatment," which is medically supervised intake of the allergic foods in small amounts. Essentially this retrains your immune system to become tolerized to the allergen.

[@sallylee4924]

@@2degucitas That is correct. That medical advised was based on a study that found that infants have more permeable IG tract than adults. It did not link delayed food introduction to allergies in anyways. However, the advice for withholding potential food allergens allowed for subsequent medical studies in children comparing the effects of delayed food introduction. It was found that the incidence of allergies increased when children were not introduced to potential food allergens early in life. These findings lead to the reversal on the advise.

[@helltakesthewheelie2957]

'-I already got it' *"Return it"* her deadpan mom tone makes me feels like returning all of my amazon purchases despite none of them having anything to do with babies

[@TheaNicolaides]

🤣🤣🤣

[@greatnessisrare]

😂😂😂

[@nonexistingvoid]

Honestly, my kids were in walkers. But not until they could already walk. I used it to keep them from getting into the kitchen or reaching places they weren't allowed.

[@LimewirePirate]

Naps are not only necessary for the baby; they are necessary to give parents a break. When my baby is napping, I can center myself and take care of stuff around the house. Shoot, or take a nap myself!

[@jennifervan75]

Who tf doesn't pick up a crying baby?

[@girlperson1]

Me....LOL!!

[@mid-sizesedan488]

Nazi soldiers who burn babies

[@ethanc5758]

Onision

[@Quiscalus777]

I've been told that often (especially by older folk): don't spoil your baby by carrying them too much, if they're fed and clean and still crying then just ignore them. It goes against every parental instinct, but it's still a surprisingly prevalent myth.

[@adrianabalbuena2682]

Latino parents 😂

[@bloois]

My dad is a Pediatrician and I've heard him make these stuff clear to his patients a million times lol but they don't care -_-

[@Alt-om1qv]

Reasonably have a great day

[@circedelune]

Perhaps because they know their baby better than him. All babies are not exactly alike. While some of these things apply across the board, but some do not.

[@pnjodaro]

@@circedelune lol that sounds so dumb. A pediatrician is a medical worker, the parents are just parents and obviously want the best for their kid. But they cannot claim to know more than the pediatrician.

[@anirudh3943]

@@circedelune what in the hell😂 thats crazy

[@fabiansanchez10000]

@@circedelune source - trust me bro

[@exxology1]

I love how different these two women are and neither changed their demeanors to match the other. Absolutely wonderful!

[@TrainFlood]

Ha I was like these ladies’ energies are like oil and vinegar but together they work.

[@anamariajuch-calero6116]

One is irritating thou...

[@astridediva]

@@anamariajuch-calero6116 which one ? The red haired?

[@Passions5555]

Is that a common thing for people to imitate people they are interacting with in a setting like this?

[@millennialElder88]

It's funny that when I tried to show my mother in law a couple of these myths, she in fact said that what they are saying are myths, and that honey wont hurt a baby, and giving a baby water is good. Im so glad that my husband is alive today!! and it goes to show that at some point whether true or not, ppl will believe what they believe.

[@Shiaaxox]

Some people will never change their ways especially older generations they always think they know better than a doctor which is frustrating because I go through this with my toddler lol

[@xtinafusco]

Its so frustrating, my mother is the same! No matter what large studies prove, her way is the only way.

[@millennialElder88]

@Christina Fusco yes and it gets me thinking..i really hope i dont end up that way. Do you think that its just fate? We're just doomed to repeat our mothers and grandmothers ways by not believing what our kids and grandkids will tell us one day? I hope not. Lol

[@antoinettafranze1800]

My mil is the same. Hubby is 40 years old. We have two babies. When she pulls the old way of doing things I jsit say there is 40 years of science to say that’s not the best way

[@Orangeyoshis]

I guess my thoughts are, if they did it and you turned out okay is it really that bad? 🤷‍♀️ Throw out the advice you don’t want and let it go.

[@lex5016]

I grew up in a very abusive and violent home but my brother and I always dreamed of being loving parents. Now I'm going to be an auntie!!! And videos like this, communities like this, people like this, are going to help us love and raise a beautiful human being 💜 thank you!!

[@alyellow7455]

I relate to this a lot! I was emotionally and physically abused and never had any emotional support. It made me extremely socially anxious, self conscious, lonely, irritable, and depressed. I never had a normal childhood. I always fantasized about raising a child to never experience what I had to go through and grow up to be an empathetic and bright minded child. I thought about the ways I would teach my kid how to approach situations and the world in an open minded way. These videos really help me achieve my dream with the research!

[@pantomimegoose]

I am an internet stranger and I’m so proud of you and your brother! You’re going to be a great auntie!!

[@Alice-ld5kg]

Aww this breaks my heart. hope you and your brother are doing better now. You’re going to be a great auntie!! ❤️

[@persephoniac2335]

God bless you and your family

[@finishhim6663]

It's nice that you've become positive through your negative experience. I hope you enjoy being an aunty.

[@Thekatieab]

Conventional advice “Never wake a sleeping baby” Twin mom advice: “if one baby wakes, wake the other to keep them on the same schedule.”

[@jtothegay5761]

1000% or risk NEVER SLEEPING AGAIN

[@Txlatinabella007]

Omg too funny 😂😂 but i totally understand the reason why you would wanna do that😳

[@annetteg1174]

Lol. Good to know.

[@valentinacilibeanu3366]

How do you manage two sleeping babyes in the same time? I always wondwred about that.

[@brown1987a]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@alliumporrum1728]

why is everyone so mean about the readhead-lady? she actually says quite interesting things. maybe she could've let the other lady speak a little bit more but she seems very nice.

[@nicoleknapsack257]

Allium Porrum it’s the way she talks that’s so obnoxious

[@alliumporrum1728]

@@nicoleknapsack257 I know but I think it's because she works so much with babies and toddlers. As she said, people naturally talk differently to them so they will learn language and I think her "explaining- mode" is automatically kinda toddlerish or parentese as she put it :)

[@jessical4866]

Agreed. I don’t have a problem with her. She’s exaggerated and engaged, but that’s because she’s passionate. And it’s not even annoying.

[@pedroSilesia]

because she is fuckin annoying

[@FedUpZebra]

I didn't notice anything about her voice but it bothered me how she kept turning her whole body to talk to the other lady instead of talking to the audience. Her general body language was just all over the place too, I found myself wondering if she was on something.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

I saw a documentary where moms in ALL languages spoke parent-ees to their babies in their own tongue. It was wonderfully rewarding as a mom of 3. I had never heard the expression paren-ees until today! Thank you!!

[@midorishiwa]

When you do introduce your baby to new food, particularly if there is a risk of allergies, make sure it's not before bed time so if there is an allergic reaction you are around and can see it and seek medical advice

[@raining_trees]

midorishiwa thank you!

[@clubito2]

midorishiwa you can’t have an allergic reaction to something you have not been exposed to before

[@raining_trees]

Aleida Hernández. Then how do people have allergic reactions to their first bee sting?

[@ohemdoublegee]

@@clubito2 I'm allergic to thc and had never been exposed to it and then went into anaphylactic shock 10 years ago when exposed the first time and diagnosed at the drs.

[@soraia_4383]

@@clubito2 yes, you are not exposed to anything until you have it for the first time...

[@amberhale8511]

My sister and I started out the same length as infants we have the same parents she ended up 5'4" and I'm 5'11" so infant size means NOTHING to adult size obviously. Strangely, my kid and my sis' 3 kids all ended up 5' 7".

[@MelB868]

I’m 5’3”

[@raygentravis3269]

I was 9 pounds and 7oz forget the inches and now I'm 4'11 😂

[@roleat]

I was way overdue at birth and came out 24"

[@AnnoyingAsianWitch]

My siblings and I were "big" for Asian standards so we weren't "overweight" by Western standards. We're Asian. We're 5'3, 5'6 and 5'2 as adults respectively.

[@xxnekonekox]

For real, I'm not sure how long I was but I was almost 10 lbs as a baby, my bf was a modest 7lbs. Today I am 5'2 130 and he is 6'3 and 230.

[@Sanamie-z6r]

Am I the only pregnant person watching this 😂 this video is a godsend, right on time! I'm being treated at Mount Sinai for this pregnancy so I look forward to possibly working with their teams!!!

[@aeroslythe6881]

Sanam Jamshidi Nawaz Good luck!!!

[@raesong926]

Me too! 13 weeks left

[@mahrooohaf860]

Im pregnant tooo. 25 weeks and im glad i came across this video 😄

[@fionnmaccumhaillsmammy296]

Sanam Jamshidi Nawaz The first few months will be hard but it’s amazing so enjoy every moment and if you don’t have the energy to tidy the house or put fresh clothes on and leave the house. Don’t. Feed the baby until it’s not hungry so if formula feeding if it finishes the bottle, feed again until it rejects the bottle. White noise on KZbin is your friend when baby is crying and most of the items you get you will not use lol

[@angelsullivan8725]

Make sure you stock up on freezer meals the last 2 months

[@johnlumsden9102]

Our baby was sleeping through the night in two months. Then she wasn't, then she was again, then she wasn't. Then she was. It's been a rollercoaster with this one.

[@codename495]

My oldest started saying single syllable words at five months, and walked at eight months Hasn’t really stopped speaking since haha, my youngest walked at nine months and didn’t utter a word until 18 months. Both are bright happy smart kiddos.

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

Code Name I think some kiddos are just ready to go! They want to do what they see you doing and are showing independence early. Some other kiddos are a little more laidback and take their time because they know that mom or dad is right there for them! I like to think it’s a personality thing

[@freemodulation]

Haha. It's a running joke in my family that when I was a baby (and even as an adult) I'd wait until I was perfect before doing something. I was a late talker, but spoke first I'm sentences, not words. Late walker, but I could run almost as soon as I could walk. So much personality for sure! 🤷‍♂️

[@megsy99]

My little girl was making animal sounds around the 5 month mark and could name a few animals and family members by 8 months. She basically hasn’t had day time naps or shut up since she started talking haha. She’s not 2 until end of next month and will use full sentences. Tonight I asked her to get ready for bed and she said “No thank you mammy, I can’t go to bed yet” when I asked why she said “well, I don’t want to. We watch Steven universe on telly first? Then maybe bedtime” Like, you’re 22 months old...I’m not arguing with your logic, go to bed please haha

[@bellyjelly0812]

My niece talked a lot at five months, becuase she learned from her sisters, but didn't walk until she was a year old. Now she walks everywhere though.

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

@@freemodulation my best friend was like that. Didn't speak until she was 3... and then she ran through the house wet from climbing out of the tub and named EVERYTHING. She was reading novels by 5. My brother walked before he ever crawled and when he crawled, he crawled backwards. Babies are weird.

[@steph2rey95]

I wish I could send this to the older women in my family. They all think I’m spoiling my 7 week old because I hold her a lot. And don’t let her cry longer then a few minutes if I could help it

[@personincognito3989]

Google attachment parenting, it's what you are doing. It is a natural way to a parent it goes with your gut instincts. Don't listen to the older generation who were told by doctors to let your baby cry. They were influenced by a pediatrician called doctor Spock and unfortunately it's followed down to other Generations. I used to breastfeeding and attachment parenting with all my children they turned out successful.

[@bpadilla123]

I always tell new mom pick them up and hold them as much as you can they’re only babies for awhile!!.

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

Hey, if it helps to hear this then I was always (apart from when crawling) carried in a baby sling by my mum (out shopping, around the house etc.) or a baby backpack thingy by my dad (when he went on dog walks) and given lots of cuddles and contact growing up, and it's been a big contributing factor to me feeling confident within myself and growing up not spoilt but completely loved!

[@ivytaylor1494]

My boyfriend gave me crap too, you hold that baby as much as you both want it’s perfectly natural and will do nothing but strengthen your bond ❤️

[@gwlad1575]

Hey if you hold your baby too much... you'll be criticized. If you let you baby cry... you'll get criticized. Because we naturally think that our parenting is the best parenting when in reality... you have to follow some rules of course, but education... is so different from one family to another. If your baby and you are healthy and happy, continue to do what you are doing.

[@marildiaadams4754]

This pediatrician seems like her patients (kids) probably love her. She is so fun!

[@errhka]

I remember absolutely adoring my pediatrician as a child. I hadn't met that many people at that age but I knew he was the best one I had ever met! Dr. Curtis shout out to you!

[@aoneal3723]

Errhka this is so sweet 😭

[@margretadams1328]

Errhka gave him a whole shout out 😂😂

[@been6122]

I have a 4 year old and 8 month old. While moms were lamenting about how many times their kids woke up in the middle of the night, I freaked as both my kids slept through after 6 weeks. I would wake up and check on them, rouse them. They would wake up and then fall back to sleep, wanted nothing to do with the boob until 6 a.m.

[@dianaisom9206]

I have a 9 month old. He’s been sleeping through the night since he was 13 pounds. I believe he was 3 months old. Even as a newborn I had to wake him up at night to feed him. 70% of the time as a newborn he would wake me up right at about every 3 hours but there was that 30% where it’s 4-5 hours. By the time he was 3 months. I would have to wake him up and it was causing him to be frustrated and fall asleep while drinking the bottle and not even finish it. So I asked the pediatrician and she said once he gets 13 pounds let him sleep through the night. Just make sure he gets enough formula during the day. I was so happy. And 6 months later he still sleeps through the night. From 8:30pm-7:00-30am you don’t hear a peep from this boy. He would have the occasional wake up at 3am but I go in there put his pacifier back in his mouth and he falls back to sleep without any fight. He sleeps through out the day and takes 2 hour naps at least 2-3 times a day. He only cries when he’s hungry or he’s tired or he accidentally hurts himself. Literally that’s it. He don’t cry for nothing else. So he’s the worlds easiest baby lol He doesn’t want to be held all the time. I can put 2-3 toys in his crib and he won’t say shit. Only his cooing or laughing. He comes to my job (I work at a daycare) he’s literally the best baby/child there. The director loves him so much he’s the only child she’s buying a present for. Lol I’m truly blessed to have my son lol Oh and he’s been in his crib in his own room since 3 months. Not bc I wanted to but because he wanted to😅 I had his bassinet right by my bed but when I moved in my sleep it would shake his bassinet and he would automatically wake up and be upset he’s awake 🤣 the moment I put him in the crib is when the true sleeping through the night became a reality.

[@floatingpixelboat]

Oh goodness. That must full-time job having babies

[@bronwentillman8385]

All 4 of my kids would fall back to sleep within a few minutes into feeding. Waking them up also ticked them off greatly!

[@miriamanderson6146]

My babies were all great night sleepers, too. I would wake up several times a night just to check if they’re ok, breathing, looking healthy, moving. My initial thoughts were always mixed with feelings of worries, apprehensions why they didn’t cry in the middle of the night. ;)

[@katiep3027]

I have a 4.5 month old and she'd wake my up every 1 - 1.5 hours until I let her sleep in my bed with me one night. She hasn't been back in her bassinet since and sleeps 12 hours. I just leave a boob out for her and she'll latch when she needs to then falls back asleep lol

[@Ellienessa]

”Holding the baby is spoiling her”🤦🏻‍♀️ you can’t spoil a child with love and affection. When a child feels loved, and therefor safe, they know that their parent Will be there for them when they need them and keeping them safe. Instead of ignoring a crying baby, scared of ”spoiling them” by picking them up, they Will think that the parent will not come even tho he/She cryes after them and they Will get stressed. A baby comunicates by crying and they cry for a reason, to let their perent know that somentings not feeling right and they need their perents.

[@jai_lyricz]

Right & holding the baby will help increase moms milk production I hate when ppl say that

[@fionann4569]

Today my baby cried so hard when I went to the toilet. She refuses everyone and I had to do business fast to comfort her 😂

[@ethanhall7108]

This isn't necessary true. Babys are incredibly smarter than you think. If you comfort a baby when they are "crying" because you told them off or they couldn't get what they want they pick up that you are doing so and do it more often as they know all they have to do is cry and they'll get what they wont ( not trying to be mean just informative) 😁

[@jai_lyricz]

@@ethanhall7108 a baby isn't going to know the difference tho. Babies just know they want food and pooped or some company

[@ethanhall7108]

@@jai_lyricz ok you're intituled to your wrong opinion

[@Lilas.Duveteux]

My mom always told me that my little brother was tiny at birth. He grew up to be a tree.

[@Knotted321]

@Lilas Duveteux so was groot😁

[@nadiaarsenijevic8594]

Same with my cousin! He was a tiny tinyyy baby (you'd think he would be a fragile kid) but here he is being 1m87 at age 13😅

[@fatvizcaino1018]

@@nadiaarsenijevic8594 WHAT

[@Queenofthatank]

Yeah my 5 year old and I share clothes I'm 4'11/5ft tall n he's basically my height. My 4 year old is so tiny. So we'll see how big they get

[@joanneroberts855]

Yep My daughter was tiny as at birth at 40 weeks,4 pound odd. She's bigger than her brother.he was normal weight at 38 weeks birth. ( grown adults now )

[@marshmallowPillows]

Skipping naps also trains your baby and kid 3 or younger to stay up when they are tired. So, at bedtime if they would rather play, they are very good are forcing themselves awake.

[@laurensummers5364]

That explains a whole lot...

[@heviutza]

that actually makes perfect sense.

[@jeringatai3156]

Me

[@edwardhisse2687]

It all adds up😭

[@228anonymous]

Sounds like the perfect way to train up a productivity machine, nice

[@Nessie14j]

The most scary thing about this is that even some pediatricians believe those myths. Like the fever-teething thing for instance. I remember how my sister was told by her pediatrician how teething was to blame for my nephews fever.

[@jenneh8816]

Some doctors are sadly outdated.

[@shirleymarie2288]

I couldn't believe it when we had multiple parents bring in doctors notes saying it was okay for their infant to attend daycare with a fever "as the baby is just teething and not sick". Unsurprisingly, we ended up with more sick babies as a result. My pediatrician said that babies are more likely to get some of these symptoms (fever, runny nose, diarrhea, etc) not because teething causes it but because teething babies stick everything in their mouths increasing odds of getting a virus of some kind.

[@marcishears3774]

I don’t have any kids and this sounds so complicated lol. Thanks Mom for keeping me alive!

[@jinnyjane1213]

It is tiring but not that complicated. They are you just smaller and newer.

[@Tauchp]

I remember watching this video awhile back in case a had a baby, I was overwhelmed by the amount of info. Now, I have an 8month old baby I rewatched because it was suggested. Everything makes more sense now.

[@Karincl7]

Baby s are ok .. when they get older it s a job

[@mytruthslays1303]

Kids are so awesome that they are worth the effort to figure them out. It's frustrating, but its fun.

[@sharde1119]

It really comes naturally to you. It’s instinct. I was surprised at how smooth it was. And I was alone. Your baby will be perfectly made just for you.

[@MsDreamySky]

This video really helps me out :) I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first child and the amount of overwhelming and contradicting information I'm getting is insane. From all the well-meant tips I've gotten, only a couple seem to be correct. I'm not even a parent yet, but I'm already made to feel like I can never do it right. It's exhausting.

[@katherineg8126]

youre gonna be fantastic, good luck

[@rutabaga_ruth5450]

I recommend reading Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman, Expecting Better & Cribsheet by Emily Oster, and The Whole-Brain Child by Siegel & Bryson! I'm 30 weeks along with my first and these books have really helped me feel prepared for my son's arrival. They all help you sift through the nonsense that people spread about pregnancy, babies, and children.

[@PrincessSixThirteen]

Hope you and baby are doing well.

[@urgae9125]

Highly recommend not using corporal punishment as well, it's proven that it can cause your children to have higher chances to develop mental illness. Also, patience is something you're gonna need. Hitting a child will only scare them, and make them fear you, and not understand that doing something is bad because it's not nice.

[@MissZippyQ]

@@urgae9125 very true!

[@mary_y2k]

To everyone in the comments: see you in ten years when we actually have kids

[@palmsandcacti5663]

Mary Jane Over my dead body. I reject this omen.

[@MossyLittleCrow]

Rude.

[@Queenofthatank]

Yea you'll have lil newborn babies n I'll have teenagers (15, 14. And 11)

[@mary_y2k]

Lmao I’m 19 and you don’t have to have kids

[@KittySnicker]

I’m 28 so more like 1-2 years for me

[@weaverofworlds22]

My first was a delayed walker and crawler (11 months and 18months respectively) and he is perfectly normal now as far as motor control and learning skills. I was told by a nurse that if he didn't crawl (on time) he wouldn't be able to read. This was crap. He was reading by age 4. My other child was an "early walker" (8months), and very late talker (3.5 years). They are highly intelligent and the same in motor skills as their older brother. They both read at the same rate. The youngest is into roller derby, and the oldest is into skateboarding

[@Lina_al_j]

I was a late walker too and grew up to become an athlete so there's that. im glad your kids are doing great too and skateboarding is fun!

[@julielevinge266]

That sounds pretty normal to me? Anytime up to 18 months is fine. Amazed how worried I was for all my children to walk talk at the right time, but most just do it, so all that worry for nothing. Always know someone who claims to have a perfect baby!

[@Sacred111]

I didn’t walk till I was 2 years but at three had memorized a whole chapter in Quran hearing from older siblings( my dad told me) and my learning is fine and now I’m a Doctor.

[@cupcakehagar1174]

I’m a pregnant lady with a 2 year old... I’m always sleepy... My daughter gets super cranky when she doesn’t get her mid-day nap!!! So we take naps faithfully.

[@DJDarling]

Cupcake Hagar I’m also pregnant with a one year old and I recently had to move back with my mother, she was trying to get him to skip Naptime so he’ll “go to sleep earlier and stay asleep longer” and I had to explain that him not sleeping during the day just makes him a worse sleeper at night

[@brookesmith7359]

I’m pregnant with my 5th. Oldest two at school, 5 year old gets to watch a movie after lunch while the 3 year old and I both have naps. I’m a much better mother and my 3 year old has much better emotional regulation if we get our naps. Nap them as long as you can get away with it! My oldest napped until a few months before kindergarten! It was amazing! My older kids still need a “rest” time, usually after coming home from school and having a snack. They don’t sleep, but have 15 minutes to just be alone with their thoughts. My oldest usually chooses to read and my second usually plays with his LEGO. School is hard work on their brains!

[@cupcakehagar1174]

Brooke Smith What do you mean by saying “I’m a much better mother...”

[@Binababyy]

Cupcake Hagar i think she meant shes a better mom when she gets her naps :)

[@laurenashleysexton]

My almost 3 year old gave up naps forever ago lol. After she turned 2, it rarely ever happened.

[@rickyly3654]

I love how expressive the lady on the left is.

[@Yashael341]

Expressiveness is important when interacting with children. It's also an important element in sign language, which can help you communicate your child. It can also help you communicate without your child (if mommy and daddy need to talk about grown-up things).

[@Felipera_]

I prefer the way of the right one 🤷

[@greenbanana1001]

Me too

[@Felipera_]

@Lyk Dat she looks collected and sophisticated. I love that.

[@wyvern723]

My brother, in the first week his son was born told our father that he was gonna start sleep training, because he couldn't handle being woken up multiple times a night. My dad told the story at my daughter's 3rd birthday. Every parent in the room laughed.

[@Yashael341]

My dad tried to stay awake with my mom while she fed my older sister. It was just his way of trying to be supportive. One night, while they were talking, he stopped responding. Mom gently tapped his shoulder, and he fell over on the couch asleep. Mom left him there for the rest of the night, then told him to just stay in bed and sleep because one of them might as well.

[@simplywhimsysoaps1267]

I would laugh too. Sorry, part of parenting a new born. The sleep deprivation is rough!

[@somlenprostelea8533]

@@simplywhimsysoaps1267 night nanny it is

[@ktmc317]

These ladies are awesome. I am pregnant with my first, and this is making me feel so much better. I can’t wait to love, care, and play with my little baby! Thanks for helping me feel like I got this 😉

[@deepakalive]

Got to learn so many things only to forget all of them eventually.

[@LaughMusic331]

I don’t see a lot of parents talk or interact with their babies in my life, they just give them their phone

[@DSDaly]

Are these parents you are with all day? Sometimes parents need a moment. If you see a parent in public do something while you pass by, it doesn't mean they do that all day. There's also a lot of pressure on parents to keep their kids quiet in public. If your baby is being fussy, you get a lot of stares and nasty comments, so parents will often do whatever quick fix to get them to quiet down. Personally I don't give mine electronics in public but I totally get the fear of having a fussy child in public when society has such a negative view on loud children

[@M.A.Y.Y]

@@DSDaly yeah you're right.... when you're out you just arent able to deal with ppl being nasty with you So yh But the original comment ..... yes I have actually seen kids on phone literally all day Like They literally have a phone.. tablet... computer.... all for them N I'm sitting here thinking abt my first phone I got at 17 But I know parents who do have their kids on devices all day When you try to get them to play they are clueless

[@Lea-ov8vq]

Yeah I'm lucky I grew up without phones

[@miimonalisa]

Unlike the other Comment of the lady getting smart with you I actually agree with you. Even though you just see them for 30 minutes out of the whole day you can usually tell the parents that take time to teach and do actual things with their kids from the ones who just stick them in front of a TV and let them play on the game

[@marydidyouknow5826]

That's one of the worst things they can do.

[@galiyak6485]

i like how ginger head lady is listening so carefully and enthusiastically nods all at right moments, I feel she spends a lot of time with babies and almost acts like one:D And she almost never interrupts blond lady, only with short remarks just like all babies do:D EDIT: my first time getting so many likes!:O Thank you all, all I expressed in this comment is purely my opinion about ginger head lady, and it doesn't mean i don't like blond lady, and although I may not be the baby behaviour expert I'm still allowed to share my perception of them:) and thanks again for the likes and heated conversation!;3

[@slhense68]

Riya Kang As a mom, babies interrupt all the time and listening carefully and enthusiastically nodding at the right moments aren’t characteristic of a baby.

[@galiyak6485]

@@slhense68 okay:c but she feels like a baby no? I think babies can be different, although I know i never shut up when i was one:D

[@robinwyne0]

@riya kang. That lady is a doctor. She's an experienced physician. She knows its her job to listen intently to countless distressed/worried parents with a sick child. Obviously she's very good at it.

[@taylorray9823]

It’s called active listening skills

[@Gryptonaire]

She is a great pedia, well they both are. You can tell they are really passionate about their careers and I love that, wish more physicians were this connected

[@onewomanarmy6451]

As a swede it is so interesting to see the myths we share and also hear new and to me, odd myths that I have no cultural and historic framework for. The "babys need water when it's hot" myth confused my so much I first thought the myth said to splash or bathe your child in cool water as I have never ever heard anyone suggest babys need anything other than formula and breast milk. Hearing new weird myths is one reason I really enjoy these debunk videos. I also love when experts share their scientific knowledge in a way that is accessible, entertaining and easy to grasp for the majority of people. The bigger scientific knowledge and understanding people have the better!

[@breezybre2670]

As a Canadian I am just as confused as you by that water myth. Like who believes that? Probably the same person who thought a baby doesn't need a nap?!?!

[@Lina_al_j]

@@breezybre2670 ikr! im just as shocked and im from the Middle East, so now I really wonder where that myth is coming from lol.

[@gracerracer3405]

I’m American and also never heard that before. I wonder if maybe they said that one just to have the opportunity to make sure people know that babies don’t need water.

[@alejandrofernandez4159]

I love the pediatricians energy. I hope to find someone similar once I'm a parent. She seems so fun and trustworthy.

[@SianaGearz]

To me she has the gestures and facial expressions of a crazy person.

[@carbondated21]

@@SianaGearz too much adderall

[@zoeg4213]

@@carbondated21 this is the “funniest” comment because adderall does the exact opposite thing with someone who has adhd.

[@carbondated21]

@@zoeg4213 “In people who don't have ADHD, because Adderall produces an excess amount of dopamine, users may experience feelings of euphoria and increased energy levels, as well as possible dangerous physical and emotional side effects.” For the online Psychiatrists.

[@zoeg4213]

@@carbondated21 exactly. for people who DONT have adhd.

[@sattysaint8081]

It's very hard to teach the traditional grandparents about the new era of taking care of babies

[@heviutza]

Exactly! They would say the same story, over and over again "well, you didn't die and we are the ones that raised you..." I am honestly a little concerned on how to deal with my parents after I give birth, because I really don't want to add sugar/sweets/cakes/cookies in my childs diet too soon, and as far as I have seen my parents, they have no problem feeding sugary cake to my brothers daughters. And the young one is only 10 months old. I would be really angry if they do this to my soon to be born daughter... It's stressing me out just by thinking about it

[@casualviewer_]

@@heviutza I would set boundaries with them, and if they don't listen, they don't get to see her. Sounds harsh, but you might have a specific regimen for your baby that works for her. They need to adhere to that, and if they don't, they can't get alone time with her

[@tabbijoy6448]

I’m not sure what type of grandparents yaw had but everything these women talked about is what my grandmother taught me years ago.

[@sattysaint8081]

@@tabbijoy6448 Things like stretching the baby to strengthen the muscles , giving the baby under six months little tip of water especially if in the summer and the baby is hot etc

[@possum2620]

@@heviutza yea too much sugar can cause a stomach upset. But your mother should respect your wishes. If she gets too much it's best to cut off. It's hard but you need to choose.

[@XactlyCeSe1]

The redhead is so exuberant and animated. Because of her I watched the whole video

[@stephanier6783]

It was a bit extra and overly exaggerated for me....I scrolled down so I didn't have to watch her animation. lol Funny how different people like different things.

[@noxaccio4988]

@@stephanier6783 same I was actually kind of put off by her, I much preferred the blonde lady

[@stephanier6783]

@@noxaccio4988 Yes, the blonde lady was much preferred for me. With young kids, it's good to be more animated, as they get bored very easily (and so do some adults). It makes sense to me that a pediatrician might need to be more animated for her audience, though. I'm definitely not that audience. lol

[@sheekayza4222]

She was giving me anxiety!

[@kstar1489]

I liked both of them lmao

[@ettinakitten5047]

Even with an older child who wants lollipops for dinner, I'd argue picking them up and holding them won't spoil them - giving them lollipops will. Acknowledging their feelings, both in your actions and your words (eg "oh, I know, you wish you could have lollipops all the time"), helps them process their emotions and learn coping skills. They learn that acting upset will not get them what they want, but it will get them help with calming down and dealing with not getting what they want.

[@zlatna_ribica]

This works with husbands too

[@sammylove14]

THIS is spot on the perfect way to explain spoiling vs teaching/comforting/coping skills.

[@Disgruntled_Fork]

Thank you!! Thank you for the part about the babies being bow legged! My in laws tried to make me feel like such an awful mother because my son was bow legged when he started walking. He started walking at 9mos, and I tried to tell them it was normal, that he's walking early. Went to a pediatrician, and a pediatric podiatrist, and they all said I was right, but the in laws continued to try and make me feel awful. So, thank you so much!!!

[@Disgruntled_Fork]

And the peanuts!! They also attempting to make me feel like a failure, because I let my son have a couple french fries, and they said I was awful because it could have been made with peanut oil. Not because I gave them french fries, but because of the damn peanut oil. I tried to tell them it was a myth, but they, again, insisted I was wrong. 😑

[@availanila]

@@Disgruntled_Fork I di t think I've ever seen a baby eat "baby food" my entire life. Maybe it's my country but the shit I can live on wouldn't kill my kid, he's not a dog as in dogs with chocolate.

[@lalaf781]

ur in-laws are aholes, ur baby is lucky to have a smart mother !

[@rowmiry]

Throw the whole in laws out bestie u know better

[@Brievel]

In-laws are stupid and annoying. I suggest the one-finger salute.

[@thewandofsnape6311]

I love the contrast of energy! the pediatrician being cool chaotic and the psychologist being calm and collected

[@julianabradfordmusic]

Me too! It’s like I’m watching my husband and I 😆

[@trevdog110]

Lol I was laughing by the end at how still the psychologist was where the doctor was so animated

[@kml1016xox]

If this was a 20 part series I would watch the whole thing! I wish doctors made more visual and informal yet informative videos like this

[@tal4976]

yes same!!

[@olibob203]

Lots do , KZbin is amazing

[@BobboNaught-YT]

I like how some people are concerned about “spoiling” a 3 month old by picking them up when they cry. Bro, they don’t even have object permanence yet.

[@nobih412]

Those ppl are miserable. That's clear

[@Beanhill_94]

Right? Like if soothing your crying child is spoiling then spoil away

[@ruthie6070]

“Babies who walk and talk early are the brightest of their peer group” I talked at 10 months old and walked at 8 months old.... I’m still an idiot 😂 dang those myths

[@JuliaPedro]

You're likely very smart but not that disciplined. Add some discipline and watch your life take a great ascent.

[@pscoolguy]

Einstein didn't start talking until he was 4 years old.

[@Ignasimp]

I have a high capacities student that didn't start talking until later. Her started talking already very adult-like.

[@TheCapsulateIon]

Never call yourself an idiot please. You are amazing just the way you are.

[@blessmeachoo3639]

My cousin started talking at 7, he knew every country with their capital and every parts of your body in and out.

[@papachrist200]

“Putting honey on a binky will help with teething” Me, knowing that babies can’t digest honey properly: *concerned*

[@31browny]

Papa Christ It is not that they can't digest honey. Honey can contain a toxin which babies can't fight, so giving them honey can cause botulism!

[@Thenoobestgirl]

I can see where it's coming from tho. Honey does have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, so in theory it could help reduce the pain of teething. However, babies can't fight off that specific toxin that honey can have which I already forgot the name of, so giving them honey can be dangerous. It's counter-intuitive if you don't have all the information.

[@31browny]

@@Thenoobestgirl "Botulism"

[@Thenoobestgirl]

@@31browny yes, that.

[@ZayabelDraga13]

I remember getting upset about it, because I learned about the bacteria and my dad's ex wife who's a doctor got mad when I objected when she gets a 2 month old. Tried justifying it with religious "history"... Like... Okay kill the baby, it's not gonna be my fault.

[@lynbabysusu]

It’s really frustrating when people so readily believe everything some random person said but not actual valid and medical professionals

[@AHeike-sp2eq]

To be fair a lot of doctors don't know shit about raising a baby.

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

Doctors are taught very specific skills and knowledge. Back in the 50s, doctors were looked up to like gods, and that attitude still lingers a bit. If I break my leg or need surgery or have a sickness that simply won't budge, I'm going to a doctor. But for other things? I'll seek out different professionals like nutritionists, midwives, etc.

[@downbntout]

Such as antvaxxers

[@Lamrabetnouha]

lynbabysusu Like the vaccine myths 😒

[@MadisonHarvill]

I just want to let you all know that a medical professional/health professional is not only a doctor. That term refers to any person who is a professional in the medical field, which could be a pediatrician, nutritionist, gynecologist, psychiatrist, and even a veterinarian. So saying doctors don’t know anything about babies and to go somewhere that does specify in that area is not a sensical response to this comment.

[@winfieldblue4944]

My mum is old school from the cook Islands. I let her babysit my newborn for 2 nights, at the time my baby was 2 months. When I picked up my baby my mum handed me a bottle of brown water. I asked her, what is that!? And she said, Warm water and abit of brown sugar. I said, Why are you giving her that!? She said, to help with her poo. I screamed! Because of that it was the first & the last time she babysat and also my baby didn’t poop for 2 days because she was mostly fed water 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@krio.]

These pediatricians are talking Parentese to us. 😅

[@nadiashami]

kristianmag hahahahaha

[@FrancisCastroMua]

Yes!! 🤣🤣

[@kbs8586]

Only one is a Pediatrician

[@adagioborntrager4456]

You’re right, the other is a psychologist 😂

[@edawnc9500]

Omg hahahahah

[@cupidcupcake5521]

Some parents be like .... but Google said this STTOOOPP PLEASE

[@flaminmongrel6955]

Google doesn't asks you to believe in myths.

[@Akleinz90]

Unless you googled the American Academy of Pediatrics page.

[@themitochondrialeve738]

@Ooohbopbopboppadoohwah exactly! And it's a damn good one too that it will find anything whether from a verified trusted source or not. That's what people need to look into, the damn source of the information!

[@Nayrvvb]

Currently 3 months pregnant. I’m going to struggle trying to convince my Hispanic mom with some of these 🙂

[@CloudTan1]

Don't worry they won't understand but your baby your rules done let anyone make you feel like you are making bad decisions. I have my 1st baby and I hold her all the time. I tell and show my mom how to take care of her.

[@CloudTan1]

By the way I'm guessing baby is here or close? Boy or girl?

[@driamoon9774]

Good luck. How’s it going so far?

[@marydidyouknow5826]

Congratulations!!

[@Diego-cj6ci]

By now you are struggling with your mom, just be really direct with the things you are not going to accept and make her know that your baby's health is more important than anything. I hope everything went ok, and enjoy your baby.

[@davidlee8019]

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[@DarthYall]

"Naps aren't necessary" I'm 22 and I still need a naptime 😂

[@gracytoyschultz4416]

Same here

[@lord_vwphaeton1883]

I feel this applies to all under the age of 25...

[@Pointlesspeach]

Govindh Menon definitely! Because their brains are still developing. The Netflix series Babies shows that when we sleep, we move things from short term memory to long term memory. So it’s definitely going to be so important for so many people! Also, sleep is great haha.

[@lforce1298]

I'm in my 40s 'n need a nap from my life.... Lol

[@SunshineStrchld]

Im 25 and I still take naps🤣

[@Etedlav]

Thank YOU FOR THIS HOPE ALL PARENTS SEE THIS

[@ShadesofSage]

Me too! I posted it to my Facebook page because it is for sure a must watch! That’s why I created my KZbin channel as well☺️!

[@kidsdidnotworkoutglad7547]

I'll parents can see that but not be a control by a society because maybe they can watch something for their self cuz we're young by stanfill on from it to I think they're doing it because you being liked by everyone else cuz you're young and age is just a number I think all young people looking at 2 because they're still growing this world and I don't think I have to be pressured is a human name because some is in uniform cuz a bunch of young counseling like I don't care about being like I just need spec my private safe as a regular citizen if you want to have a kid with somebody this is her they taught you to be a better mom for a parent for yourself for yourself

[@ShayZ1080]

@@kidsdidnotworkoutglad7547 reading this comment outloud is a special type of challenge.

[@artificialgoodness]

@@kidsdidnotworkoutglad7547 Did you, like, keep pressing your middle recommended word or something?...

[@CarringtonKelleys]

Most will ignore it because their ignorance is their bliss.

[@toratoragaming]

“Don’t spoil your baby” I’m sorry the only way they can communicate is through crying. If you don’t immediately help them, then you are 100% neglecting them. You don’t know if they’re hungry, if they’ve spoiled themselves, if they need cuddles, or whatever. Take care of your children.

[@toratoragaming]

P Damien dude I’ve been a nanny for years. You cannot spoil a LITERAL BABY.

[@damien706]

Cool dude. I agree that you cannot spoil a little baby by picking them up when they cry! But yeah as a nanny you get paid and then give them back at the end of each day. However, for us parents without nannies, or any help at all, it simply isn't always feasible to "immediately" pick up our crying babies. 5 minutes of crying whilst we go to the toilet, or maybe get a moment to shower or eat, wont harm them. In an ideal world we wouldn't experience fatigue or maybe we would all have nannys. So dude, I would totally say that not immediately picking up a crying baby is not "100% neglect". I would say 100% of parents are guilty of neglect if this is the case. Never picking up a crying baby or hardly picking them up is neglectful of course.

[@bl0ckhead513]

I guess it depends on the age

[@damien706]

@Sofía Roura maybe op should have worded it better then. Sounded pretty scaving to me.

[@thepinkestpigglet7529]

@@damien706 Do you let your babies sit in their own shit because you want them to learn not to cry

[@divyak9980]

As a premature infant I was born with very weak legs, my parents were asked by the pediatrician to make sure they buy a walker for me. The logic was that once I am old enough for them suspension in the walker but in a way that my I am either forced to stand and support my weight on my feet or I have my feet barely a centimeter off the ground (not me on my tiptoes) would help muscle development and blood circulation. Seems like it worked because I was an early walker and I have totally normal legs now.

[@ettinakitten5047]

Some children benefit from a walker, the majority do not. It's a good idea for parents to listen to a medical professional who knows their individual child's case in preference over a KZbin video giving generalized advice, because there's a lot of exceptions to these rules. For example, if you have a child with a motor disability like cerebral palsy or spina bifida, introducing a walker or wheelchair at the same age that a typical child would be learning to walk can be extremely helpful for their motor and cognitive development.

[@sweetbunny9206]

I when worked at a day care, Some of the children where delayed in walking by 2 months is was at that point we started using them with the parent and Dr. Approval

[@andreamarkovic5294]

I wish I could invite this two ladies to talk to almost everyone I know and show them they are wrong. I'm a new mom like many others and it's so hard to fight off this myths everybody tries to convince me to folow.

[@warfighter1988]

Lol I feel you I come from a rural guyanese family that literally only believe myths about literally everything in life. Trying to tell them science is like trying to talk to a brick wall

[@jessa.4529]

me: no kids also me: let me apply dis knowledge to my puppy

[@zweks]

Just remember to not put your puppy on a walker, and don't bounce it! It'll get bowl legs

[@kujothemasterofdingus9390]

Tbh that’s not a good idea

[@TheNighthorn]

It does not work to my kitten

[@Gem-wo2jk]

My new puppy is scary, he wants to bite my hands all the time for no reason and he isnt vaccinated yet. He is just 7 weeks old but he also already knows Rated 18 actions. Can someone help meeeee hes also a babyyyyy I havent spent time with him since the time he tried to attack me

[@frankiethefloof6536]

Megan don’t worry I have a puppy. Around 7-8 weeks that’s when they start teething so you could get them some teething toys. Also the rated 18 actions does not mean he wants to have minions of his own, it actually means he is portraying acts of dominance. My puppy went through the same things and the vet reassured us it was normal.

[@aokimika9249]

Honey bottle: 'not for children under 12 months' People: lets put it on a dummy to help teething-

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

I'll be honest I never heard that.

[@aokimika9249]

@@jacksparrowismydaddy I live in germany maybe that's why..

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

@@aokimika9249 ah. we have some harmful myths too... we still have gran'mas that insist a bit of whisky rubbed on their gums with sooth teething, or that we should let them sit in a dirty diaper to build up a tolerance to germs... we also have anti-vaxxers but I think that's a world wide epidemic...

[@aokimika9249]

@@jacksparrowismydaddy ah.. hm.. I dont know what myths we have.. I heard that letting the baby crawl around without a diaper makes them dry (that the word?) earlier.. wich makes sense to me but.. Also they get some air-

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

@@aokimika9249 I think it staves off diaper rash. when mine got it I let her not wear it for a little bit but I had to be ready cause she was unpredictable

[@XxThePlaylistxX]

As a parent, one of my biggest sources of frustration and anxiety when raising my daughter has been caused by other parents and even Pediatricians. Everyone thinks their way is the only acceptable way to do things. Everyone thinks their personal anecdotes with their own children applies to everyone's children. They try SO hard to compare your child to other children they lose sight of the fact that every child is different. Especially the lactation nurses, they can be the absolute worst. They made my wife feel like the worst mother because she couldnt produce enough milk, and so did the first pediatrician we had. They made us feel like we were crazy when we told them that our baby would reject bottles with all of her strength and spit out milk when they told us to force feed her every 2 hours no matter what. It's so incredibly frustrating, stressful, and infuriating when medical personnel are so narrow minded and so focused on numbers that they refuse to accept that some babies are different. My baby was on the smaller side, and apparently because everyone is having oversized gigantic babies now it skews the average to tell these pediatricians that my baby's weight wasnt "normal". Only when we got away from that horrible witch of a pediatrician, and found another, did we finally get real medical advice, and someone that actually cared and listened and offered alternatives that could work for us and not for someone else's baby. She told us that our baby was completely normal and her growth was great and that we were doing a good job. What a relief that was.

[@jesslesinski]

My mother and I got it the biggest fight about the walker thing. She kept pestering me and pestering me about it and I kept telling her no. My daughter didn’t walk until 18 months, so before that we had her tested by a state program for delays. I didn’t tell my mom about it until afterward because I knew she would freak and also it’s my kid, not hers. When I told her, she starts screeching at me, “Who are these people? How do they know anything? You should’ve gotten her a walker! She’d be walking right now if you did!” Well, it’s two years later and she’s been walking just fine, sooooo...

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

jesslesinski Yup!! And a lot of people don't realize that using walkers will actually end up making your kids pigeon toed or bow legged. They are NOT good. Used to fight with my ex mother in law about it 🙄

[@ziutasow2244]

Walkers are banned in Canada. I have a friend who wanted to sneak one over the border, bc she was convinced they would help her baby walk faster. Im like Noooo!

[@ummabdullah7601]

I read about this online so I didn’t give my baby a walker. He’s still not walking. My 2 sister in laws gave their babies walkers and they started walking by 10-11 months. They walk Normal, not bowl legged or anything like that. That’s why I don’t believe these things anymore.

[@blueishh]

Umm Abdullah that just happens to be your situation though. i had walkers when i was young and couldn’t walk on my own until 2 years old. it’s different for each child. doesn’t mean they will be unsuccessful in life at all. motor development does not equal cognitive development

[@ummabdullah7601]

caitlyn Exactly! That’s what I mean. It doesn’t make any difference if you use a walker or not. No positive or negative outcome, physical nor cognitive.

[@sarahvanorden670]

Myth 16 actually made me chuckle, I was the longest baby in my family... I was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at age 2. I am now 22 years old and I have only grown roughly 19 inches in my entire life.

[@BobSheepbob]

A rare form? What does that entail?

[@sarahvanorden670]

Bob Sheepbob Only roughly 3,000 people worldwide have my form of dwarfism, 300 in the US

[@BobSheepbob]

Sarah Van Orden oooh alright, what’s the difference between your form and others?

[@sarahvanorden670]

Bob Sheepbob My chest is flaired out, I have heart issues and my skeleton has a lot of abnormalities, hearing problems are common, pulmonary issues and obviously I’m only 41 inches tall at 23 years old

[@sarahvanorden670]

Bob Sheepbob Where as people with achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism) have an average torso and short limbs, my whole body is small

[@priyankeebordoloi6676]

To all who are thinking that they are watching this for no reason.....I am one of you but then again I think "curiosity" is a reason enough!!

[@trevnti]

Myth 1: yeah my first born, effective mute. Was so worried because wasn’t talking at 1. Maybe 1-2 words at 14 months. Was doing 3 word sentences suddenly at about 1.5. He observed before acting. That included language. He would sign, but didn’t talk until he was comfortable