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zophos

I give

May 26, 2009 22:20

Bottles. Pacifiers. These used to be innocent icons of babyhood. Now they're the marks of Bad Parenting ( Read more... )

Comments 5

adrake May 27 2009, 13:19:22 UTC

I don't know if it helps you any, but I understand exactly how you feel.

trunkbutt May 27 2009, 14:44:12 UTC

Rock on. There is absolutely a middle ground, and you are awesome for accepting that. Like I always tried to tell myself, "The most important thing is to feed the baby." If your baby is eating and growing, it shouldn't be an issue *how*.

zophos May 27 2009, 16:23:48 UTC

Considering she's sprouted a couple of extra chins in the past week, I don't think growth is going to be an issue. And this was before we added formula into the mix!

Re: pacifiers lady_gairfowl May 27 2009, 16:33:15 UTC

You crazy Canadians. From the AAP: "Several studies have reported a protective effect of pacifiers on the incidence of SIDS . . . "

http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;116/5/1245.pdf

ziggy_stardust May 27 2009, 16:56:42 UTC

Ana was a middle-ground baby... we had a routine where it was breast at home, bottle when out and about, or if Krystal just wasn't up for it. She turned out just fine. Like trunkbutt said, its more important that she is eating and growing, as long as that is happening then no need to worry.