We had our town bonfire night on Friday. Brett was away for the night, so it was just me and Emma in. She went to bed like a little angel at 7.30 and I was going to settle in for an evening of movies. However, she didn't manage to stay asleep for very long with all the noise!
The poor little thing was so scared. I picked her up, wrapped her in a big blanket (a lovely crochet one that my mum made) took her into the bathroom and opened up the windows. From there, we had a fantastic view of the fireworks display.
So why am I sharing this rambling thought? Because as I was holding Emma, and watching her eyes light up in amazement at the pretty patterns in the sky, I suddenly got a little taste of what it is going to be like in a few years time when we can get all wrapped up in warm clothes, and go to the fireworks display together. I can't wait! I always loved bonfire night as a child - not the fireworks (I don't like the loud bangs even now) but because the warmth of all my wooly clothes, the cold of my cheek, the heat of the fire and the sweetness of all the toffee and marshmallows would make me feel like winter was well and truely here. And of course winter means that Christmas is just around the corner! ;-)
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Baby led weaning, baby wearing, and other escapades. Its a blog - start at the bottom :)
Baby-Led Weaning
Baby-led weaning (BLW) means letting your child take the initiative when it comes to introducing solids, by offering finger foods instead of spoon feeding purees. The theory is that a baby will eat when he/she is physically ready. BLW has been researched and pioneered by Gill Rapley (UNICEF). Here are her guidelines. BLW is slow going, and both Emma and I have lots to learn! But it is great to be able to share our meals together at such an early age, and hopefully this will lead to good healthy eating habits for my little girl.
Key Points
- The WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends that babies are exclusively breast-fed for the first 6 months.
- Wait until the baby is able to sit upright, with minimal support.
- Offer a variety of food... but make sure it is healthy!
- Don't rush! The baby will need time to explore the new sensations of chewing and eating.
- Make sure that food is a shape that can be easily grasped and chewed.
- Continue to breastfeed on demand
1 comment:
Such a sweet moment, i admit i have always hated fireworks night. Thankfully my two slept great without stirring. I guess in a few years time it will be fun doing displays
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