Ewan and I took a bath this morning. It's my new strategy for bathing since I'm not sure what to do with a 14 month old while I take a shower besides stick him in front of the TV, but that's not in line with my parenting style. I think bringing him into the bath with me promotes attachment and is a fun activity.
Every time we get into the bath together he is fascinated by my nipples. He points to them and grabs them, and then usually wants to nurse for just a few minutes. Today, he climbed into my lap facing me and nursed sitting up while the bathtub filled.
Since Ewan's birth 14 months ago I have to admit that I have not always bathed with the frequency that I would like. Bathing with your baby is not always an option. Sometimes, I spritz some perfume and tie up my hair until my husband is around and I can get a shower.
Here are some strategies I have used to get a shower or bath when I was alone with Ewan.
Breastfeeding and Air travel
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| Air travel with a baby on your lap is so much fun! Yeah, right. (This picture was taken by my husband on a previous trip.) |
Ewan has taken 4 trips that involved air travel and he is only 14 months old. His first trip was at 2 months and last weekend I took a trip across the country to attend a friend's wedding. This time, DH stayed home for work, so it was just Ewan and I.
Ewan's interesting nursing positions
Ewan is 13 months now, and very active. Nursing positions are a laughable concept now. He lays however he wants to. Sometimes he grabs his foot and waves it around, plays with my hair, points to his or my facial features wanting me to name them, or even watches TV while nursing.
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| Ewan is half hanging off of the chair! |
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| "Wait, I wasn't done!" |
He also has a habit of finishing one breast, hopping down, and then coming back for more 30 seconds later.
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