Wednesday, August 26, 2009

i know a lot more than i think


it is amazing how much is revealed that you know about your child when you prepare a list for a caretaker.

here is my list

Eating- Maybe 2 oz every 2 hours or so from 5 am to 10 pm. Will indicate hunger with sucky mouth (also used sometimes while pooping) or crying (usually with the yelp "ma" in it)

Sleeping- Between feedings sometimes immediately, sometimes after play. Anywhere from 15 min to 3 hours. Usually light (will wake up if change positions except in afternoon). No need to wake up if think he is sleeping too much, he isn't.

Night time- Swaddle in blue swaddler with disposable diaper and no other clothing on. He gets very hot at night, puddle of head sweat in morning. Place in center of bed near heads, keep pillows far away. Likes to suck to go to sleep (finger or pacifier).

Play- Likes to go for walks in Moby and be carried in it when doing errands. Likes to lie down in bassinet after diaper change and look out window. Likes bouncy chair and swing with lots of movement (add some if necessary). Likes to stand and push up on legs while being held or over your shoulder. Likes to sit up in corner of couch. Sometimes likes being on belly with hands by head and head on one side. Sometimes like swaddle during the day.

Diapers- Cloth all day. Disposable at night. All cloth diapers need plastic cover. All cloth diapers go in laundry bin. Use flannel wipes wet with warm water. Change diaper every two hours or so.

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