After receiving a comment on my Out & About post regarding gripe water and the sling we are using I decided to start something new. Every now and again I'll write a post about a product or two we are just loving. In my (so far short) experience with Bennett I've learned that good, useful products matter and there is a whole lot of junk out there with baby slapped on it to help it sell. After posting I'll place all of these under the header - next to Rainbow Baby - so they can be found easily.
This one's for you, Rhiannon :)
Gripe Water
We use Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water because it's what the nearby pharmacy had on hand. Bennett has struggled with gas since we came home from the NICU. I blame the antibiotics for stripping his poor infant system of all things good. Before we received his probiotics from our midwife we began gripe water to ease his tummy issues. For those with new babies be aware that gripe water cannot be used before two weeks. I was SO relieved when we could finally use it I almost cried. It soothed his tummy so quickly and made it much easier for him to sleep.
You can choose to use gripe water every four hours day and night, but we've only used it at night. We try other means of soothing his tummy during the day - walking, rocking, bicycling his legs gently - but at night the gripe water gives him enough relief that he (and mama and daddy) can sleep for three to four hours.
Bennett likes the taste, which makes it easy for us to give it to him. I like that it's a natural herbal supplement for hiccups (it stops his hiccups fast, which is great because hiccups make him grumpy) and stomach upsets with no alcohol, chemicals or artificial flavors.
Sakura Bloom Sling
I bought this pure linen sling from Sakura Bloom near the end of my pregnancy with Bennett because I wanted something a little easier to master than the Sleepy Wrap (like the Moby). Every time I look at the Sleepy Wrap sitting on the bookcase in the nursery I break out in a cold sweat. This seemed a little more manageable for our first outings, although we will eventually master the Sleepy Wrap. I am determined.
I like this sling because it's so easy to use. I adjusted it to my body the first time I wore it and now I only have to make minor adjustments when I put it on. Bennett and I have used it twice - a trip to Target and a trip to the local book store - and we just love it. Bennett fell asleep both times, happy to be snuggled in with mama, and no one touched him while we were out because he was nestled in so close.
I love going to the store, pulling Bennett out of his car seat, popping him in the sling and going about my shopping. No car seat to wrestle with, or haul around, it stays in the car (where I personally believe it belongs) and Bennett is close enough to kiss if I feel the urge (which I do, a lot).
Sakura Bloom slings are not cheap, but I think they are well worth the price. They are well made, washable, durable, comfortable, soft. Sometimes there are used ones floating around ebay and craigslist if you don't want to pay the full price.
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3 comments:
I got the Moby wrap and really love it. However, it is a bit of a chore to take on and off so I'm intrigued by your sling. I do love having Kaia nestled so close when we go out. Unlike you however, I have had actual STRANGERS come up and try to TOUCH her in it! One woman was stretching out her hand to peak and I had to literally JUMP backwards to avoid her hand touching MY BABY! Sheesh! I literally yelled at her "my baby was a preemie!!!!" I'm not sure she got the message, ie: get your germs away from my kid!, but at least no contact was made. I may also look into the gripe water. Kaia's gas is significant sometimes and when we finally get her in the proper harness (which we likely won't be able to remove!), I'm expecting it to get worse. Good post!
I'm going to check that sling out before the new one comes in March, thanks for the info!
Good post with good info! Thanks for the shout out ;)
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