tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post4715486141003140899..comments2023-09-04T23:43:19.504+10:00Comments on Cherished Hearts At Home: Stop That........You'll Spoil the Baby!Gaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505329167788856051noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-79422100136788388452011-07-19T18:03:26.085+10:002011-07-19T18:03:26.085+10:00I find it so sad that people could make such comme...I find it so sad that people could make such comments about a tiny little baby.<br />It seems to make the most sense to me to keep them close when they are so small and give them all they need to be comfortable. <br />I have a moby wrap which is wonderfully comfortable. But in hot weather or for nursing I use my Baba sling which is quicker to put on when we are out, easier to nurse with and not so warm in the heat.<br />Hope you find the perfect one for you and you darling little one.suzyhttp://scrapsofstarlight.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-47710871421472391812011-07-19T06:19:10.650+10:002011-07-19T06:19:10.650+10:00I have heard people use that term "spoiling t...I have heard people use that term "spoiling the baby." It doesn't make much sense to me, as babies need to be loved and cared for as much as possible by their mothers so that a natural and loving bond can form between them. <br /><br />Also, babies are very dependent on their mother's to care for them, so it is very natural for a mother who loves her baby to "dote" on him or her. <br /><br />At any rate Gae, I'm sorry that this sales person upset you with her comment. Don't let it bother you, for you are a wonderful mother who cares dearly for all your children. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-27023055313918395632011-07-18T21:19:44.729+10:002011-07-18T21:19:44.729+10:00It's sad that you encountered this in a place ...It's sad that you encountered this in a place where you might expect a little more compassion for the baby.<br />I wonder if she also thinks poor mothers in 3rd world countries, like India and Africa, spoil their children by 'wearing' them!<br />Never mind Gae..<br />You know what is best for your child and what works for your family dynamics.<br />Keeping them close while small is a wonderful way to give them security.<br />Enjoy every precious moment!<br />blessings..TrishGentle Heart Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248577364197699633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-39739484802168224922011-07-18T11:44:54.480+10:002011-07-18T11:44:54.480+10:00Oh, I agree wholeheartedly! All my 11 children hav...Oh, I agree wholeheartedly! All my 11 children have been nursed/ cuddled to sleep. I have worn them all in baby slings and usually they took their naps in the slings also. And, like your children, mine always became distressed when a baby/toddler cried or needed mom--they instinctively know what most adults don't! And, it's so true that they grow up, and that time nurturing them was time well spent--I do not regret it one bit!<br />And, you could have found all the research that shows that this is true, but you know from experience and from the bond that you now share with your older ones because of the love.ccchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911664153987604602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-7620312205739608702011-07-18T09:58:29.668+10:002011-07-18T09:58:29.668+10:00Amen, Gae! I went through two rocking chairs raisi...Amen, Gae! I went through two rocking chairs raising my 7 children. What a precious time, rocking my little ones to sleep, and a little relaxing time for mom too. If loving my children is called spoiling them, then I spoiled them all!<br />Blessings to you,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-72634251424419778692011-07-18T07:53:33.455+10:002011-07-18T07:53:33.455+10:00I agree with you whole-heartedly! My 19 month old ...I agree with you whole-heartedly! My 19 month old takes his afternoon nap on my lap (it is time-consuming but I read to the others or myself, during this time, and it is the highlight of our days). He also sleeps in our bed and on my lap, in the evenings. Like your babies, ours have not been without human contact in their early months - I worried that it would be scary for them to wake up alone. And I don't see it as spoiling them. I just want to love them and savour the time that they are small, and they seem to want and need that, too. <br /><br />This is a beautiful post, Gae:)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020095571963954615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-40492284431923825982011-07-18T06:43:45.612+10:002011-07-18T06:43:45.612+10:00So true Gae, I don't believe a baby can be spo...So true Gae, I don't believe a baby can be spoiled by love and attention, but they learn love and trust in your arms!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683022126069845991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-26656324706126177212011-07-18T04:18:16.285+10:002011-07-18T04:18:16.285+10:00Thank you Gae for posting this blog! I often have...Thank you Gae for posting this blog! I often have older relatives that will say that "spoil" saying whenever there is a visit and we pick up the baby. It drives me crazy, especially since the noise of all my children seems to drive them crazy as well! (Do they really want me to let the baby "cry it out?" Somehow I don't think so.)<br /><br />I have had to remind myself this week that our almost two year old still needs to be cuddled to sleep as well as the baby as she seems to now be getting jealous of the newborn. It's nice to feel this spiritual blessing from God through you reminding me that eventually they will all grow up and the house will be clean, but I can't get the "cuddle time" back!<br /><br />God's blessings to you and your family,<br /><br />StephanieStephaniehttp://thesweetnessofhome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-4330028420867198922011-07-18T03:56:41.291+10:002011-07-18T03:56:41.291+10:00YES! A baby can not be spoiled by too much love an...YES! A baby can not be spoiled by too much love and attention. With my first baby I was mislead by the same 'expert advice'of spoiling a baby (despite the protests of my own nurturing mother). I think I read far too many parenting books written by childless experts.lol. Since then my God given maternal instincts have lead me to realize the falsehood in this type of thinking-praise God! Thankfully I have been blessed with more little ones to 'spoil' with love since then. Thanks for another great post my Gae;)Harmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236389345813062574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-90425060321472695512011-07-18T03:35:29.869+10:002011-07-18T03:35:29.869+10:00I agree so much!! you can not spoil a baby, or a t...I agree so much!! you can not spoil a baby, or a toddler or a child with too much love! spoiling comes from toys, and getting what they want and never hearing the word no when they need to. But love is something that should be limitless to each member of the family! And before too long they will not want to be rocked to sleep, so enjoy it while it is there! I am happy to say I rocked all by babies until they did not want to, and nursed them until toddlerhood, another thing people said to me would spoil my child, pure craziness(said with a smile) :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03063689745791256069noreply@blogger.com