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It's hard being a new mom (or even an experienced mom to a new baby) and sometimes we do things we know we shouldn't, despite what all the experts say. But this is a safe place to share your secrets (PM me)—we'll never tell.
This Week's Secret:
My 9-month-old twins have never been easy babies, but for the most part, they have gotten past the colicky phase. Except when we get in the car. I can't even drive five minutes without them dissolving into hysteria, which is how they remain for the rest of the drive, no matter how long. The other day, I gave my son a lollipop and he stopped. The next day I gave lollipops to them both. Now I do it every time we are in the car. I'm freaked because it's a choking hazard and bad for their teeth (they each have four), but I can't stop now. I feel like they're safer because I won't get into an accident — Anonymous
This is a tough one.
I've definitely been known to give my kids treats to help them calm down and that screaming in the car IS dangerous. I've almost swerved off the road quite a few times while trying to calm them down in the back.
All that said, 9 months is really young to be giving lollipops. Never mind the sugar on their brand-new teeth, my concern would be much more about the choking hazard.
If you can stand it, you may have to just let them outgrow the phase and avoid the car. Or maybe they would like a pacifier or something a little safer.
How about you? Do you have any advice for this mom?
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Comments (13)
deff. try a pacifier ! lollipops at 9 months is a little ridiculous..no offence
I couldn't do it. I won't feed my two year old in the car because I am scared of him choking, 9 months is way too young for any food let alone lollipops because they could choke.
I wouldnt do it. My son is now 24 months and has only EVER ONCE had a lolli, and I didnt let him have it long. The bank teller at the bank gave him one, and I let him have it & as soon as we left I took it, lol. I pack toys, snacks, drinks.. He loved & still does Gerber Puffs. They disolve easily so I know he cant choke.
i would try giving them a pacifier dipped in juice or something. maybe you could give them a toy to play with.
Um.
No.
Babies shouldn't have candy in the first place -- that's terrible for their diet. Some kids HATE cars -- it's the way of LIFE. THere are tons of ways to help that aren't bad for them.
You already know it's a choking hazard, bad for their bodies, bad for their teeth, a horrible habit to start EVER with a child, not something a baby should even have had in the first place, disgustingly messy... I mean, I don't really need to go on, right? You know this is a terrible, TERRIBLE idea.
Get some soft mirrors so they can see you, give them soft toys to play with while in the car, swapping them out frequently. (Rule of thumb in accidents is if you wouldn't throw it at your head without getting hurt, it's not safe. Soft, light things are okay.) Play music for them -- kid music. Sing along loudly.. maybe loudly enough to cover up their crying sometimes so you're not too stressed.
There's tons of way to do this right. :)
My biggest concern would be that a piece would break off and they'd choke, since they're still rear facing. Beyond that, the candy in the car thing seems like a bad habit to start, especially at their age. But I get being at a limit and wanting to lose your mind. My baby screamed in the car until she was about a year. Around that time, I found out that you can tilt their seats upright more (still rear facing), and it was like magic. We also do a lot of music in the car, and the kids like singing now. Which... honestly... is a bit annoying. :) Even if it's incredibly cute and sweet. After a 5 hour trip, though, it's enough to make you crazy.
the toys are a good idea, or soft books. Lollipops are not a good idea, I'd be terrified of them choking and not knowing it, or worse - not being able to pull over to help! Maybe even teething rings?
Oh my goodness! I would not ever give my child a sucker at 9 months old at all especially not while driving. I beg this person to please find another way to deal with your children screaming in the car or if you have to just deal with it. The thought of the baby choking on the sucker while you are driving down the road has to frighten you more than the sounds of the cries bug you!
Plus, that is so, so bad for their little teeth! I know someone that let he children chew on licorice whips when they were teething and their teeth were rotten before it was even close to time for them to fall out.
Stay home?