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S/o screaming baby

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amother

Tue, Feb 09 2021, 11:21 pm

I just had a brilliant idea. How about organizing a group of women willing to help out women with crying newborns/infants for a period of time so they can get some rest

The women would be screened that they are free of colds/contagious illnesses. I would suggest getting some references since they would be responsible for children. The women needing help would have choice of someone coming to their home or dropping child off.

I know many people have family that help but lots don't.

What do you think? Is this something that would be helpful and of interest vto people?

tp3

Tue, Feb 09 2021, 11:26 pm

Add me to the list of volunteers.

mirror

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 12:24 am

Add me to the list of volunteers. One night a month only. Willing to have live security camera. I know this sounds crazy, but I would do it for myself.

amother

Tan

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 12:31 am

My baby SCREAMS. I don't think any volunteer would be prepared for it. People are always shocked at how she screams. Then there's the nursing factor that it's hard to know if she's screaming because she's ready for a feeding or for some other reason, so it's not too practical to give her to a stranger for long stretches.

mirror

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 12:34 am

amother [ Tan ] wrote:

Sometimes babies have acid reflux and I have a friend whose baby was diagnosed with an improperly developed ureter so urine was backing up and causing pain (not exactly sure). Please take your baby to a doctor.

FranticFrummie

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 3:23 am

I'll do it. PM me.

amother

Cerise

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 3:30 am

It’s called a baby nurse.

amother

Brunette

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 3:51 am

amother [ Cerise ] wrote:

It’s called a baby nurse.

many people cannot afford one. Not even if they tightened their belts and prioritized this.

Rappel

Wed, Feb 10 2021, 4:12 am

There's an organisation in Israel which does this! It's called Em L'Em. It's designed to halt PPD.

For a year after birth, a volunteer comes for an hour or two every week, and does whatever the mother wants - chat, hold the baby while she naps, does the dishes etc.

They also organise "baby clubs" in each community so moms can get out and have friends and do interesting things.

It's a great idea! I think every community should have this

amother

Tan

Thu, Feb 11 2021, 10:18 pm

mirror wrote:

Not sure why you think I don't bring my baby for regular doctor appointments...

amother

Tan

Thu, Feb 11 2021, 10:21 pm

FranticFrummie wrote:

I'll do it. PM me.

You're so sweet Smile

but I'm not in Israel. She doesn't scream all the time, so we're pretty okay. I'm just saying that if a volunteer did hold her, I don't think they would know what to do with her.

the world's best mom

Thu, Feb 11 2021, 10:22 pm

amother [ Tan ] wrote:

So having someone in your home, even if they only provide some support while you try to nurse, can be amazing. And they can take a turn holding the baby between feedings.

I had babies like that too. It's not fun.

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