Hi everyone! I’m a first time mum to a lovely 5.5 month old girl and I suddenly feel so unprepared for this next stage.
I did loads of prep for the newborn phase but now that we are approaching 6 months I feel a bit lost and have a few questions.
- Pram setup (UK mums) we are about to switch from bassinet to seat. Do I need a footmuff or a snuggler? I have noticed other mums have something in the seat but I am not sure what and feel a bit shy asking in person.
- Sleep setup my little girl was only 5lb at birth and is still quite small so she is still in her next to me and Moses basket. When she outgrows them what do people do if they still want baby close. Travel cot next to the bed? And do I need a playpen for downstairs?
- So she she can sit with support but not independently yet. I was thinking about getting a booster seat like Mamas and Papas is that okay at this stage or should I be using a proper highchair? Also she is not really showing interest in food yet is that okay? A lot of babies in my sensory group have already started weaning and I am wondering if I should be worried.
Thank you so much in advance and sorry for the late night overthinking 🤍
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Foot muffs are great in the winter to keep them warm but we pack it away when it starts to get warm. If it is chilly in the evenings we just use a blanket
Our crib had a higher level for bassinet mode so we just used that. But at 6 months we lowered to the crib so I would say to not buy something new and just use the crib
Proper highchair. No need to get something just for a few weeks. It's okay. Kids developed things in different order. Make sure she watches you eat and narrate it