Hi mommies,
Licking Hands
My baby is almost 3 months old. Lately, she has been wanting to lick her fist especially when she's tired and wants to sleep. Does it means she is actually looking for her thumb to suck? I am thinking of whether to give pacifier cos between thumb and pacifier, think I prefer pacifier. But I'm also worried cos some people tell me it will affect her gum and teeth development.
Is this a phase that will pass? i.e. if I persist in not letting her suck her hand or the pacifier, will she give up eventually?
Now what I do is I will try to keep her hands away from her, carry her or distract her with something else. But very tiring, have to watch her all the time. Thought of getting her a security blanket, do you think it will help?
Milk bags
I am currently also using Lansinoh milk bags. I have a question: you know the flaps where you open the seal? Was thinking when I pour out the milk from the bag, the milk will get in contact with the flaps. Any concerns of it contaminating the milk? I have read that some mommies actually cut a some opening at the base of the milk bag and secure it with those ikea clips. So when they thaw the milk, they will pour it out from the opening instead. Do you gals do it this way?
Hee, I'm a lazy mom....it sounds like too much work for me so just wanna check if this is really necessary.