All The Kids
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Ummm, does the second anonymous person that commented a couple of posts ago have any kids?! The comment really made me laugh, and I just had to post a bit regarding it. Is there really a difference between putting my son in that ingenious sheet and putting him behind bars for the night? Because, really, that's what a crib is! I'm trapping him in his bed, either way. Of course, once he figured out how to crawl out of his crib, he could very well have fallen onto his head...maybe we should label cribs as "scary", too! I'm glad that most people (aka - other parents) see the logic behind the wonderful sheet. And I will happily show Jared pictures of it when he is older, because it certainly never caused him any sort of emotional trauma!! He's still a happy, stable toddler in a home with two parents that love him more than we ever imagined possible.
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Sounds interesting, is it easy for the baby/toddler to roll over in bed if they wish? Just curious, am wanting to try this, just still a bit unclear how it all works. Thanks
I am not the person who wrote the 2nd anonymous comment. However, when I saw the picture, I was sadly hoping it was a Ku Klux Klan costume for Hallowe'en (truly). It wasn't. It was indeed a restraint. I am shocked. I can't really describe it into words.
I think what is scary about it, is the thought of being unable to move freely in your bed is frightening. I certainly wouldn't enjoy it. I'm sure you probably feel your child can move around a bit, but I personally wouldn't be comfortable with it.
Yes, crib rails and toddler rails are another form of restraint, but I'm sure you can see the difference in that at least you can move around in your bed at night.
I have no doubt in my mind you & your husband love your child more than even possible.
It is a difficult stage when your child can climb out of his crib, and is too young to listen and have self-discipline. However, this is a short stage (in the long run), and there are other ways of dealing with this problem -- even for very active and young children. Parenting is difficult, and this is a stage that must be endured.
I know you wrote you laughed at the comment. This bothers me in 2 ways: first, it does sounds like you're upset. Second, if some parents find this upsetting, that must be respected.
So, in response to your laughing (or my interpretation of your being upset), let me just repeat: I'm sure you're loving, caring, competent parents, but everyone parents differently, and everyone is comfortable with different ways of handling different childrearing problems. There is not only one right way of doing things.
Allison,
I fully support your efforts to protect Jared and help him get good safe rest. People who comment and don't have the reponsibility to sign their name ANNOY me.
WHEN THOSE COMMENTS ARE CRITICAL OR ACCUSING I AM ANGERED, well ok insulted might be a better word. If you're going to pipe up then put up. If not then go away and be quiet.
Steve
Thanks, Steve. I truly appreciate the support and comment. And it means so much more, since you actually know me and my family!!
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