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Open a year easily: Tips for dealing with a baby at holiday meals
A small baby can disrupt the holiday eve routine as you know it.
Here are some recommendations that will help you even survive the evening and also enjoy
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Daniel Sarantsky, in collaboration with JAMA
Monday, 06 September 2021, 07:39 Updated: 07:42
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A new year begins with organizing.
There are those who bother about the pots and the arrangement of the table, there are those who go out for the holiday meal before the traffic jams and there are those who think in advance and arrange everything so that the baby and they will have a pleasant evening.
If you are giving mothers to small babies, probably the third type is the most relevant to you.
Shlomit Schuster, a specialist in the development of babies, family counselor and instructor parents, moms share some tips for toddlers to make it easier on you the eve of the holiday, whether you hosted or hostesses yourselves (received an award for that). We start?
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Take care of the baby's agenda from the morning onwards
Make sure that the child does not miss a meal or sleep, so that he does not come to the holiday meal when he is tired, hungry or restless.
Try to help him sleep well during the day and sleep and provide him with ideal conditions - darkness, quiet and lots of opportunities for movement in between, during the day.
Prepare in advance everything you need
diapers, food, pacifier, changeable clothes (those that are comfortable, that will replace the festive outfit), familiar toys from home - it is important to pack all of these with you in a bag.
Consider even taking your baby's university with you so you can put him on it while you eat and that way he will keep himself busy.
Take it with you.
Baby University (Photo: ShutterStock)
Arrive early
if possible, leave the house early and arrive first for the holiday meal. The traffic jams can also exhaust the baby (not just you), and you should arrive before everyone else so that he gets used to the new environment and does not enter a crowded place.
Schedule his feeding close to meal time
so you can enjoy the holiday table and eat really hot food. If the baby is already in the solid phase, pack him a dose from home. You do not know exactly what will be served at the meal and if the baby will flow on the foods in it.
Do not forget the baby carrier
We have talked a lot about the benefits of the baby carrier, and even on the eve of the holiday it will not disappoint you. Take it with you and offer the baby touch, movement and closeness if he requires it.
Pay attention to signs of fatigue
Red eyebrows, shining eyes or the restlessness that characterizes your baby - be aware of the baby's signs of fatigue and do not try to pull him. Yes, even if your mother-in-law presses you and wants to enjoy the grandchild a little more - politely refuse. It is recommended to enter a quiet and dark room in the house where you are staying and help the baby fall asleep there.
Ensure a
comfortable sleeping environment
If you do put the baby
to sleep in
the house where you will be staying, get organized in advance for a comfortable sleeping environment. Camping coop? wagon? Grandma's crib? You know best. If the room is far from the dining area, take a portable camera with you so you can be attentive to the baby and still sit around the holiday table.
And in conclusion, be as calm as possible and try to have fun and not just be alert lest the baby cry or need something. Take advantage of the fact that there are many family members who will be happy to help, and find the balance between letting go a little and being attentive to your child's needs. Happy holiday!
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