I have to say that I love carrying around the kids; well, more when they are smaller and don’t break my back 
. I still carry around Kambry in a sling. I think it’s so much fun and it sure beats lugging around a bulky stroller at certain times. When Kambry was a tiny baby, I had a Snugli carrier that was recommended. I loved going to our family events and not having to worry with who was holding her or wondering if she was napping in her car seat, etc. I would just carry her around. So easy and carriers are great for events and traveling!
I wanted to introduce you to a carrier that I would have loved to have had when she was a baby: it is the Evenflo Snugli Carrier.
Description: Evenflo Snugli Carrier
- Soft and Safe Breastfeeding Sling is ideal for breastfeeding – elevated child head pillow, supportive and padded carrier, and easy adjustment for flexible positioning
- Interior Safety Harness holds baby securely and positioned properly in carrier
- Slide buckle allows for easy shoulder strap adjustment
- Designed for easily getting baby in and out of carrier
- Soft, plush interior nestles newborn
- Specially designed fabrics for breathability
- Extra-wide shoulder strap provides comfort by distributing child’s weight
- Accessible pocket for storage
- Machine washable
Use & Care
- Use only with infants between 6 -15 lbs or until baby is able to sit up unassisted, whichever comes first.
- Baby must face with head up and toward person only.
- Read all instructions and warnings on the product, product labels, and instruction manuals before use.
- Buckle straps and fasten snaps before laundering. Hand or machine wash separately in cold water, gentle cycle. Do not bleach or iron. Line dry.
Shannon from the Mommy Files, Amanda from Mommy Mandy and I are hosting an online baby shower for Caryn from Rockin Mama, so there is a fun way to enter this contest! I want you to post to me a parenting tip, newborn tip, maybe you have a nursing tip, anything baby/child tip related for Caryn. Most importantly: If you have parenting advice for siblings, please give those. Any advide you have on how Caryn can help introduce the new baby to her 2 year old son. Do you have jealousy tips? Any tips on siblings, parenting, etc.
She will be reading these tips to help her out with her new baby that is due in January!
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Always let the older sibling help and feel included.
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My tip is don’t be afraid to ask for help, there are many resources available for you if you need them.
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I always nurse my twins both at the same time.. it’s just easier that way
the best tip i have for the older sibling is to make sure and include them in activities with the new baby. also spend some one on one time with the older sibling to avoid jealousy issues.
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I found the Boppy pillow to be totally useless when I was breastfeeding my son. I’d tell other new moms to “borrow” one first to see if they like it before they purchase one.
I twitter… My best advice take lots of pics and give lots of hugs because before you know it, their to big for hugs (them not you).
Don’t forget to take time for you. don’t be afraid to ask for help. Rest when baby rests!
the best tip i have found useful is sleep when the baby sleep b/c this may be the only sleep you will get!
Have the sibling want to nurture the new baby as well. Get him excited about wanting to be a great big brother!
Enjoy the time you have with them when they’re babies because they grow up to be teenagers really fast!
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The best tip I’ve been given is to forget buying expensive stuff for the nursery and invest in a good glider! You’ll spend a lot of time sitting in it rocking the baby, especially if you breast feed, and you’ll both appreciate it a lot more than an expensive changing table or something similar.
I am expecting my first in Nov, but the best advice I have gotten was to take one day at a time.
My tip is to tell the nurses at the hospital that you intend to breastfeed. It seems that many will encourage that, but they are quick to offer formula. Ask the nurses for help and use that resource as much as you can before you leave the hospital. It may save you from calling a lactation consultant later.
My parenting advice is to include the 2 year old in as much of the care of the baby as you can within limits. DON’T start out saying “don’t touch the baby!” That is the worse thing you can do. Instead, show them how to touch the baby properly. Thanks and good luck to you!
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I’m having a baby girl any day now and the best advice I’ve gotten for my 3 year old is make sure it’s ‘their baby’ too. So I say it’s Stryder sister and let him talk to my belly. He helps me fold her clothes, know where he diapers are, helped me put together her crib. He’s been great!
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My advice: Set aside special mommy/daddy time with the sibling. Have someone else watch the baby for a few hours(or less if you’re nursing) and get away without the baby for a little while. Siblings can look forward to this time, and also have time to really talk to you with the baby interrupting. But all other times should be spent together with the baby!
When changing a baby boy, make sure his privites are covered up or else you will get a surprise.
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A greatly important thing to do to get your rest is to sleep when the baby sleeps!
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I always let each of my sons hold their baby brother(s) whenever possible, with supervision, of course. And let the older children help with caring for the baby. Let the older child get the diaper, wipes for you when changing the baby, pick out the bottle you are giving the baby, etc. Even helping with the baby’s bath.
attending sibling classes that are offered at the hospital help
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My best advice for siblings is to give big sibling lots of time to cuddle, “help” and love on the little one. Much less likely to feel jealous if he feels included.
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My best tip for nursing is to Pump pump pump at first to help your milk get in. Other then that just rest!!
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Nursing is wonderful, for both baby & mommy. Ignore all advice that limits time or tries to put nursing on a schedule, at least for the first six weeks. I followed “professional” advice with my first child & was dry in four months. With my daughter I nursed her whenever & where ever she wanted. That worked out much better.
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I’m not sure if it was effective, but my son was 4 when my daughter was born. To combat jealousy, I nicely asked everyone that if they brought the new baby something, that if they didn’t mind grabbing a dollar item or nearly anything for my son, so he didn’t feel left out. I very kindly reminded everyone that a 4 year old is very easy to please! I also included my son on shopping for diapers.
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Let the other child get involve with the baby care so she/he will feel important! I’m actually expecting my second child, I also have a 23 months old. I already named the baby since I found out I’m a having a girl so my daughter knows there’s a baby coming. So if you ask her where’s your sister, she points in my stomach and she even knows the name already. Hopefully, I’m preparing her that there’s going to be a new addition to our family.
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with my third precious Grand daughter being born yesterday……and her “big” sister being just a year old…I told my son to be sure to make special time for Isabella & Arianna. I think that making sure they both know they have their own time is important. Yes,they are of course going to be together, but being made to feel special is important to everyone,especially babies. My son ( the one that just had his 3rd daughter) is my middle child & I can still see him standing there at 3 yrs. old saying “put YOUR Baby away”. I can’t tell you how many times I had him on one hip & my newborn hursing on the other! So much for my tip being one that works,…huh? LOL
Breastfeeding is wonderful, but you aren’t a failure if it isn’t working for you. Make a goal to stick with it for at least the first 3 weeks after baby is born, as it tends to get a bit easier after that. And don’t feel guilty if you have to supplement – the important thing is baby growing and being healthy.
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I always made sure when I went to the hospital I brought a wrapped gift for the older ones.I told them it was a gift from their baby brother or sister. I didn’t want them to feel left out and with people bringing gifts for the new baby I didn’t want them to feel bad. It also made them feel great about the new one
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We just made a big deal of the things that our then 18 month old could do to help mommy and daddy with the baby.
My friend just had a baby and the older brother is almost 6. she had him attend the sibling classes that were offered at the hospital and also makes sure that they spend special one on one time with the older child to avoid jealousy issues.
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My sons are six years apart, but their b’days are within three days of each other. We make it a point NOT to have a combined b’day party; rather, we are very careful to give each boy his own party and celebrate their special days separately. It takes some doing, but it’s important that one boy not be overshadowed by the other. They should have their own identity. I think that is very important for a child’s self-esteem.
Spend one on one time with the older sibling. It is really important they know they arent being replaced. Thanks for the chance.
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I don’t have any of my own yet but I’ve heard that it’s important to make sure the older children don’t feel left out or neglected. So it’s nice to get a little present for them too, make sure you spend time with them, etc.
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I am pregnant with my first, so I am not the expert, however, I will let you know – be prepared for regression from the 2 year old. Younger kids often regress in ways such as more accidents, wanting to drink a bottle, crying when normally wouldnt. Dont let this fool you!!!! Hope this helps! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have my first on the way ~ but my dad and sister both agree that you need to allow special 1 on 1 time with the oldest child everyday, making a special nighttime ritual or what have you, for just the 2 of you.
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My nursing tip is to get the Medela lanolin, it applies better. A hospital grade pump was great too, especially pumping for twins.
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My tip is give each child in the household “their day” they get to help set the table, go to the grocery store with you, get the mail… and so on. My sons LOVE it when it is their day… they feel very special.
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The most important tip I have is, even though it may be very difficult is to give your other child just as much attention as they did before the baby arrived. If the new child is getting gifts, be sure to get one for the older child so they dont feel left out. Set aside special mommy time with the older kid where they have your undivided attention.
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This is just my point of view, but the more you make the older child feel the newborn is partly theirs to the better the relationship between them will be. I have a 24 year old son and an 18 year old daughter that are very very close.
Babies grow so quickly. Cherish the time to snuggle, nurse on demand, listen to your heart. Soon your child will be older and more interested in friends, etc.
If the baby keeps falling asleep during nursing – try to undress him/her – it will keep them cooler and awake.
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One tip is feed on demand. There isa movement around here to put newborns on a strict schedule–just let them cry until it is feeding time. Crazy, how could you listen to them scream
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My tip is to swaddle that baby! It helps the baby sleep – and so you can get some too!
I have a three year old son and a newborn. One of the best presents we got for my son when my daughter was born was a book bag filled with activity books for him to do while I was nursing the baby. It had a few coloring books, a sticker book, a few new brother books adn a pocket for snacks. So whenever I nurse he gets his bag and finds something to do independently or with me if he sits quietly next to me. I keep refilling it because it is a great distractor for him
I always kept a coloring book and crayons out for my older son who was 27 months when our younger son was born. He loved to color and it was good to keep him busy when baby nursed.
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A tip I would give Caryn is to make it a point of reassuring her son that he isn’t being replaced by his new sister or brother. When Caryn is feeding her baby she can have her son sit next to her and count the babies toes and fingers which would give him contact with the baby..hopefully he will bond with the baby and feel closer to him or her if he can participate as much as possible. If you need a diaper for the baby or a blanket, ask him if he wouldn’t mind getting it for you. Toddlers seem to really like it when you ask them for help. Just dont make him feel left out or ignored and I think he will be just fine. I’m sure he will love his sister or brother dearly. Sorry, didn’t mean to write a novel here..got carried away LOL
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My parenting tip or newborn tip for you Caryn is a Co-sleeper is a must! I am due in 4 wks and it’s been awhile since I have had a baby(nearly 6 yrs), but I could not have lived without my co-sleeper. I could slide my son easily in and out of bed to breast feed, not to mention, just checking on him all night long, not having to actually get up. It was a life saver for me. As far as sibling tips, I need those too, since I am in the same boat. I will read these posts and maybe learn something. We took a sibling class at the hospital today and I think that helped just a little.
Despite all the craziness with the new one, make sure to have a big brother date — even if it’s just an hour of alone time, once a week.
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I always found lying down with my daughter next to me was the best way to nurse her.
My sibling advice is to make sure that older brother or sister doesn’t feel left out. They’re used to being the baby and essentially, they’re being replaced in that role. Often they get resentful of the amount of time that baby takes up. Especially the amount of time that Mom needs to spend. I would advise that if possible, Dad makes sure to take some time off work when the baby is born so that he can make sure that the older sibling get some undivided attention and mom and dad can switch off. Also, have older bro/sis help participate in all things baby. Whether it’s holding a bottle, getting a blanket, even gathering supplies for diaper changes. It’ll help show them that the baby IS a real little person and having them help care for the baby will show them that they have a very important role as big brother or sister.
introduce the sibling by pointing out all the features a baby has that they have…like, look your baby brother has eyes, he has hands…
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My oldest was almost 21 months old when we had the youngest. He was quite disappointed that the new baby brother couldn’t play with him, wasn’t quite sure at first what the new baby was good for. Luckily the youngest was a very laid back baby, so that gave me lots of time to spend with the oldest, so his life didn’t change to much.
Just remember – every baby is very different! (at least mine were). Involve the oldest in everything you can with the baby, even if it means just running for a new diaper. They will love to help.
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My oldest was almost 4 when I had my little guy. My advice see if the hospital you are delivering is has a class for big brothers/sisters. Our hospital did and it was amazing. They showed the kids the nursery, how to hold a baby, the rooms we would be in and baby items.
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Spend some “alone time” with the sibling. Make a point of at least once a week doing something with just them, such as going to McDonald’s for lunch or going to the park.
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Trust your instincts, and if you can, by all means, breastfeed. It’s the best thing for the baby and you, and it’s free.
I love this Snugli! Best parenting tip! Rock your baby in a rocking chair, you will love the closeness and so will baby!
Always be on top of the little things because they grow up so fast.
My best advice is simple… follow your gut. Do what feels right for you and your baby, regardless of what others tell you. You’ll find your own parenting groove.