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[–] AmoebaGrin ago 

Always baby-wore, never did tummy time. Baby developed properly and hit every milestone in time nonetheless. It might have more to do with the type of carrier. My pediatrician said tummy time is unnecessary if you do lots of baby-wearing because it will still strengthen their necks and I've found that to be true. I suspect the type of carrier, say a sling versus something where the baby can eventually hold their heads upright, might make a difference though.

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[–] NoTrueScotsman 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Interesting, I've never heard of being worn delaying head control before. I usually hear the opposite.

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[–] messdnys [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I totally agree. I wasn't planning on holding her 24/7, I want to give her space to have tummy time, move around, etc. I was thinking I'd carry her mostly when she's sleeping, and when we're out of the house. And the purpose for wearing her wasn't really for my own convenience, but because it's what I thought would be best for her and for our bonding. And good thinking about the temperature, she will be a summer baby so I'll keep that in mind.

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[–] SquishedSpam 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Carry your baby when she wants to be carried. Sometime babies are having a bad day, they can't tell you about it but they will very much need to be held all day. Other days they will have nothing to do with you and will flail and fight if you dare hold them for more than a few minutes. As you get to know your baby, you'll come to understand how she is feeling and what she needs.

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[–] jimibulgin 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I shouldn't hold her too much

BABIES CAN NEVER BE HELD "TOO MUCH"!!!!!!!

By the time they are two they will squirm away from you to go play. Hold her every second that you can!!

PS- I am a man.

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[–] KobeBurger 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago 

Carry and love your baby as much as you want. The trick to making sure they aren't spoiled is to make them as independent as possible, as soon as possible. As soon as they can walk, teach them to do chores and tell them what great help they are and that they are hard workers. Tell them you appreciate their help, and if they get all of their chores done quickly, you will have time to take them to the park. Another kid coming along? Tell the oldest that they will be a big sister/ brother and that you need their help to take care of their new sibling. Humans care for things that they take care of so the kids will naturally grow up close.

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[–] TheAntiZealot ago  (edited ago)

Today Kobe was right. Tomorrow, I'm going to a Kobe Steakhouse.

Maybe, I'll order a burger.

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[–] KobeBurger ago 

Best tenderized under the weight of a helicopter and seared in the flames of fuel.

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[–] beefartist 0 points 13 points (+13|-0) ago 

Your MIL is either full of shit or as is more typical; constantly passive aggressively undermining their child's spouse so that their grown up baby doesn't realize they were kind of a shitty mother. My son is two and his mom wears him to dance around the living room when he is grumpy or I wear him on long walks

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[–] dundundunnnnn 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago 

I've had many babies, worn them all, and have not seen a problem with spoiling. Follow your natural instinct.

I wonder what kind of person your mother-in-law is...

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[–] messdnys [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Thank you. She's kind of a boomer. Southern, somewhat old-fashioned compared to most people I know, and raised 7 kids, but not as traditional as my husband and me.

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[–] G0P2 ago 

What do you think? Err feel is the right thing to do?