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This may sound controversial, initially: Consider getting a good pair of sound isolating earphones, or even ear defenders! Not to neglect your child; but to r
by fergal_reid 5y ago
This may sound controversial, initially:
Consider getting a good pair of sound isolating earphones, or even ear defenders!
Not to neglect your child; but to reduce stress levels so you can problem solve effectively.
The cry of your baby is one of the most emotionally powerful sounds there is. You'll experience extreme stress if you can't calm them down quickly.
Probably for good evolutionary reasons, so the parent doesn't ignore their child.
But sometimes there's a problem you just can't instantly solve.
If you find yourself getting really stressed, and losing your ability to act effectively, being able to put something on your ears and reduce the volume while you, e.g. change the nappy/diaper, can reduce stress and help you be a better parent.
I only had to do this a handful of times for each of our kids, but when it was helpful, it was really helpful.
- definitelyhuman 5y agoThis is a really important point - your own mental state is so crucial. Kids are hard, they can’t communicate well (or at all), and it’s the parent's job to figure out. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and consumed with emotions. Being ok with taking a break given everyone is safe helps rebuild energy and perspective. Especially true for new parents - after the first you become more intuitive and understand the grind.
- sarchertech 5y agoI have a 4 month old and my Apple Watch kept warning me to move to a quieter location while I was changing his diaper. Eventually it started aggravating my tinnitus. Now I have 2 pairs of sound dampening earmuffs like you’d wear to a gun range for diaper changes. 1 pair upstairs and 1 downstairs. I highly recommend it.
- janeerie 5y agoWe had to wear those, too. Our son is deaf, so he would just scream as loud as he possibly could. I knew that I would end up with hearing loss also if I didn’t protect myself.