When to put a baby in a car seat?
It is always best to keep a young baby on their back wherever possible. Car seats should only be used to transport babies in cars, and other sitting baby equipment should only be used once the baby is strong enough to support their own head. More about Michelle Clark…
Can a 4 month old sleep in the car?
At four months old, you are definitely, solidly in that crapshoot age where your baby might sleep the whole damn time…or not. There’s really only so much planning you can do. If he/she is on ANY kind of set schedule, aim for departing in time for the longest nap of the day, or driving at night.
Can a car that has been sitting for months be started?
Even after a few months, most modern cars can still be safely started – providing the battery still holds a charge. However, there are a few simple checks you should make first.
What to do on a long car trip with a baby?
So if that happens, deep breath, turn up the stereo and remind yourself that the trip WILL END and your baby will NOT REMEMBER THIS HORROR LIKE YOU WILL.) Keep a spot clear next to the carseat in the back, in case one of you needs to sit there to provide entertainment/comfort.
How to handle a 10 month old on a long car trip?
A 10 month old probably isn’t running around but spread a blanket or something to encourage her to crawl/cruise/toddle to move around as much as possible. The kids are usually so worn out from the lunch break that they go to sleep pretty easily for naptime (except for the 6 year old… he rarely sleeps in the car).
How old was my baby when she started thrusting?
A comforting mom I don’t know if my daughter was doing the same thing, but it sounds similar: when she was about 10 1/2 months old, she started thrusting, or humping, all the time. I had read that babies at that age are way too young to masturbate, but it really, really, seemed like that’s what she was doing.
How often do you go on a car trip?
It’s a 10-12 hour trip (depends on traffic, weather and exactly where we are going) that we drive 3-4 times a year. Our youngest is almost 2 but she’s been taking the trip since she was a few months old. All 3 kids are good on the trip and pretty much anything under a 6 hour drive is a non-event for us by now.
When do babies start to see things for the first time?
Your pediatrician will recommend what’s best for you and your baby. At two months, babies can see objects — and people — from up to 18 inches away. That means you still need to get pretty close, but your baby will be able to see your face pretty well while feeding. She should also be able to follow movements when you walk close by.
