Comments for Bounty a reassuring world for parents http://bounty.co.nz For all your pregnancy, new baby and toddler information Wed, 16 May 2012 23:32:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Hospital Week by Margs http://bounty.co.nz/hospital-week/#comment-170 Margs Wed, 16 May 2012 23:32:33 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2299#comment-170 Hi Kate, What an amazing post and immense experience for you and Noah. We at Bounty have been thinking of you daily and in fact I'm coming in to see you just shortly! You are doing brilliantly wonder girl. Hi Kate,

What an amazing post and immense experience for you and Noah. We at Bounty have been thinking of you daily and in fact I’m coming in to see you just shortly! You are doing brilliantly wonder girl.

]]> Comment on Unexpected Induction by Fran Sampson http://bounty.co.nz/unexpected-induction/#comment-166 Fran Sampson Fri, 11 May 2012 09:55:35 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2282#comment-166 Hi wishing you all the best, hope you go into labour soon and have your precious bundle to hold soon. Know that as long as you and bubs come out of it healthy it is a good day. Fran Hi
wishing you all the best, hope you go into labour soon and have your precious bundle to hold soon. Know that as long as you and bubs come out of it healthy it is a good day.
Fran

]]> Comment on Hugo at work by Pauline http://bounty.co.nz/hugo-at-work/#comment-156 Pauline Sat, 05 May 2012 05:28:53 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2232#comment-156 Loads of Fun keeping up with whats happening in the life of Hugo! Growing fast!! Loads of Fun keeping up with whats happening in the life of Hugo! Growing fast!!

]]> Comment on Childcare and Preschool by Helen Stewart MacKenzie http://bounty.co.nz/childcare-and-preschool/#comment-155 Helen Stewart MacKenzie Wed, 02 May 2012 01:40:57 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=1289#comment-155 Hi Harald, it is heartening to see that some of my messages were carried away from the forum to be thought about further. My research was very small (only 15 teachers) so is only really an indication of what may be an issue in ECE settings. I am a great proponent of Pikler's work in terms of developing trusting relationships and working with our youngest citizens in truly respectful ways. As you highlight, I do have a concern that some teachers may have misinterpreted Pikler's ideas, or are not teaching in a research-grounded way. However hard chartered ECE settings try, a centre is not a home, and will always be an educational institution. Therefore, I strongly believe that if our children must be in non-parental care - especially our infants and toddlers, then they deserve the VERY BEST... and one of the implications from my small project was that Aotearoa should develop specialised training for infant teachers - because it is a privileged position for specialists. My greatest hope is that my project contributes to dialogue around the experience of infants in ECE, and how we can continue to improve this. So I thank you again for your time in listening, and for your time in sharing your thoughts with others. Hi Harald, it is heartening to see that some of my messages were carried away from the forum to be thought about further. My research was very small (only 15 teachers) so is only really an indication of what may be an issue in ECE settings. I am a great proponent of Pikler’s work in terms of developing trusting relationships and working with our youngest citizens in truly respectful ways.
As you highlight, I do have a concern that some teachers may have misinterpreted Pikler’s ideas, or are not teaching in a research-grounded way.
However hard chartered ECE settings try, a centre is not a home, and will always be an educational institution. Therefore, I strongly believe that if our children must be in non-parental care – especially our infants and toddlers, then they deserve the VERY BEST… and one of the implications from my small project was that Aotearoa should develop specialised training for infant teachers – because it is a privileged position for specialists.
My greatest hope is that my project contributes to dialogue around the experience of infants in ECE, and how we can continue to improve this. So I thank you again for your time in listening, and for your time in sharing your thoughts with others.

]]> Comment on The Miracle of Fetal Development and Birth by Hana http://bounty.co.nz/the-miracle-of-fetal-development-and-birth/#comment-150 Hana Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:08:19 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2088#comment-150 Thank you so much for sharing this video. I found it so Amazing. Its nice to know whats going on with my body and my baby. The video really wowed me. Very Fascinating. Thanks First time mum to be. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I found it so Amazing. Its nice to know whats going on with my body and my baby. The video really wowed me. Very Fascinating.

Thanks

First time mum to be.

]]> Comment on The French Approach by Kate http://bounty.co.nz/the-french-approach/#comment-143 Kate Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:53:50 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2164#comment-143 Thanks for the feedback! Thanks for the feedback!

]]> Comment on The French Approach by Fran Sampson http://bounty.co.nz/the-french-approach/#comment-142 Fran Sampson Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:20:14 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2164#comment-142 We agree with the French approach to food whole heartedly. hen my niece was 9 months old she would pick up an apple my sister had taken a bite out of and nibble her way through it with the 4 teeth she had. I was surprised and my sister told me of Baby Led Weaning, which very much involves starting babies at 6+ months on real food, not purees. We have done this with both our boys (now 3y & 1y) it has encouraged us to eat more healthily as we want them to eat good food and we eat a huge variety of food from different cultures including Mexican, Indian and Japanese. It's easier as you only prepare one meal for the whole family, though sometimes if I misjudge the spices I can find myself adding a spoonful of natural yogurt to the kids food, but they are eating what we eat. I have to beautiful healthy boys and am sure their diet plays a big part in that. We agree with the French approach to food whole heartedly. hen my niece was 9 months old she would pick up an apple my sister had taken a bite out of and nibble her way through it with the 4 teeth she had. I was surprised and my sister told me of Baby Led Weaning, which very much involves starting babies at 6+ months on real food, not purees. We have done this with both our boys (now 3y & 1y) it has encouraged us to eat more healthily as we want them to eat good food and we eat a huge variety of food from different cultures including Mexican, Indian and Japanese.
It’s easier as you only prepare one meal for the whole family, though sometimes if I misjudge the spices I can find myself adding a spoonful of natural yogurt to the kids food, but they are eating what we eat. I have to beautiful healthy boys and am sure their diet plays a big part in that.

]]> Comment on Culture Clash by Sarah http://bounty.co.nz/cultureclash/#comment-111 Sarah Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:29:35 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2105#comment-111 Kate, thanks for the great post! It is very interesting how cultural/regional norms shape our behavior. I am lucky enough to have been influenced by a friend who is from Russia where it is very acceptable, encouraged, and normalized to breastfeed. She breastfed her baby where ever, when ever, without a stuffy nursing cover when baby was hungry here in North Carolina, USA. I have mixed feelings about "nursing rooms that are provided in some churches and ALL government buildings in the US. One the one hand, the room provides a comfortable and quiet environment and sends a supportive message to breastfeeding mothers and a private place to pump. On the other hand, does it perpetuate the message that it is a private matter; that should be kept from normal social interactions? New Zealand, Russia, and many other countries sound like a nursing mother and breast fed baby's dream. It would be wonderful to not have to worry if I am 'offending' someone or making them uncomfortable by feeding my child in public. You mentioned nursing in front of your parents. For me personally, I went to our room for the first two days (I felt like a never left it!) I finally just discussed my preference to be out with the family in the main living areas and asked that they go on with their lives as if breastfeeding in front of them was business as usual. It took a few times I think for the initial shock to wear off (especially my father-in-law) but now it is exactly that...business as usual. One selling point for them was they were able to see their precious granddaughter that much more when we were not sequestered in our bedroom! Love to you and your little bundle! Kate, thanks for the great post! It is very interesting how cultural/regional norms shape our behavior. I am lucky enough to have been influenced by a friend who is from Russia where it is very acceptable, encouraged, and normalized to breastfeed. She breastfed her baby where ever, when ever, without a stuffy nursing cover when baby was hungry here in North Carolina, USA.
I have mixed feelings about “nursing rooms that are provided in some churches and ALL government buildings in the US. One the one hand, the room provides a comfortable and quiet environment and sends a supportive message to breastfeeding mothers and a private place to pump. On the other hand, does it perpetuate the message that it is a private matter; that should be kept from normal social interactions?
New Zealand, Russia, and many other countries sound like a nursing mother and breast fed baby’s dream. It would be wonderful to not have to worry if I am ‘offending’ someone or making them uncomfortable by feeding my child in public.
You mentioned nursing in front of your parents. For me personally, I went to our room for the first two days (I felt like a never left it!) I finally just discussed my preference to be out with the family in the main living areas and asked that they go on with their lives as if breastfeeding in front of them was business as usual. It took a few times I think for the initial shock to wear off (especially my father-in-law) but now it is exactly that…business as usual. One selling point for them was they were able to see their precious granddaughter that much more when we were not sequestered in our bedroom!
Love to you and your little bundle!

]]> Comment on Culture Clash by Kate http://bounty.co.nz/cultureclash/#comment-108 Kate Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:30:54 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2105#comment-108 Thanks Anna. Where did you live in the States? I think laws vary state to state and with so many different people groups in America, the views on breast-feeding can be quite broad, but in general, it's just doesn't seem to be a super open thing. I remember reading an article a few months ago about a woman in a department store there who was breast-feeding in a secluded part of the store, with a cover over her, and she still got reprimanded. There was a big outcry from other local mums and they did a "sit in" protest and all went in and nursed in the store. Pretty awesome. Thanks for reading!!! Thanks Anna. Where did you live in the States? I think laws vary state to state and with so many different people groups in America, the views on breast-feeding can be quite broad, but in general, it’s just doesn’t seem to be a super open thing. I remember reading an article a few months ago about a woman in a department store there who was breast-feeding in a secluded part of the store, with a cover over her, and she still got reprimanded. There was a big outcry from other local mums and they did a “sit in” protest and all went in and nursed in the store. Pretty awesome. Thanks for reading!!!

]]> Comment on Daddy’s Girls by kate http://bounty.co.nz/daddys-girls/#comment-107 kate Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:01:11 +0000 http://bounty.co.nz/?p=2117#comment-107 Great topic. It's so vital for a father to be present in his daughter's life. I agree that a present father helps the daughter feel loved and secure... which results in her not being likely to go out looking for affirmation and validation from a male figure so early on. If she is secure and loved at home, she's not going to have a lack that she feels a need to fill up. Great topic. It’s so vital for a father to be present in his daughter’s life. I agree that a present father helps the daughter feel loved and secure… which results in her not being likely to go out looking for affirmation and validation from a male figure so early on. If she is secure and loved at home, she’s not going to have a lack that she feels a need to fill up.

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