Dejecting baby shoot.....

[table1349]

You guys are a big help! lol

Actually Sharon/SquarePeg - you're not that far off! For example when babies are preemies and in a NICU usually the mom is given a cloth or a snoedel to wear for a certain amount of time to pick up her scent - then that's taken to the NICU to put in the isolette to have mom's scent nearby to help with bonding for the baby and the mom.

So yeah, this baby might do better at home than someplace where there were different sounds and smells, etc.

He may be getting to be at the age/stage that he might be moving his legs too much to tolerate being swaddled, but here are a couple of resources/videos in case anyone's interested in proper swaddling techniques.

http://ww.babycenter.com/2_the-benefits-of-swaddling-your-baby_10347122.bc

Hip-Healthy Swaddling

This should do the trick.

 

[snowbear]

Clear = less time in post.

 

[table1349]

I prefer Velcro over tape.....

Easier to reposition them.....

 

[snowbear]

The caption's wrong - that, my friend, is in progress!

 

[table1349]

The caption's wrong - that, my friend, is in progress!

I will defer to your expertise on the subject.

 

[JustJazzie]

My thought on reading this was maybe it was your perfume/body lotion/shampoo/fabric softener/scented candles or something that didn't smell familiar to him. Just a crazy thought but maybe a quick spritz with mom's perfume or hand lotion to fool the baby a bit? Is that crazy? I have very sensitive sinuses so for me, smell is of high importance to my comfort and that is likely why it was my first thought. Yes I'm nuts.

lol! Not nuts at all. Actually I am SUPER sensitive and dont use any fabric softeners/detergents that leave an odor. The only smelly thing I use is essential oils, but I made sure to leave them off for the day so that it didn't interfere. However the photo room is one of the last rooms in the house that has carpet. Its not dirty, but it definitely has a different odor than the rest of the house. I like the idea of asking mom if she uses anything! Also, I ALWAYS have cold hands. Im considering wearing gloves next time. lol!

You guys are a big help! lol

Actually Sharon/SquarePeg - you're not that far off! For example when babies are preemies and in a NICU usually the mom is given a cloth or a snoedel to wear for a certain amount of time to pick up her scent - then that's taken to the NICU to put in the isolette to have mom's scent nearby to help with bonding for the baby and the mom.

So yeah, this baby might do better at home than someplace where there were different sounds and smells, etc.

He may be getting to be at the age/stage that he might be moving his legs too much to tolerate being swaddled, but here are a couple of resources/videos in case anyone's interested in proper swaddling techniques.

http://ww.babycenter.com/2_the-benefits-of-swaddling-your-baby_10347122.bc

Hip-Healthy Swaddling

Thanks for the videos! Ive done lots of research on swaddling since I had my own babies. (The both LOVED IT!) I am really thinking this little one was over stimulated. Were going to try giving him a bath right before I come over to hopefully wear him out!

 

[table1349]

My thought on reading this was maybe it was your perfume/body lotion/shampoo/fabric softener/scented candles or something that didn't smell familiar to him. Just a crazy thought but maybe a quick spritz with mom's perfume or hand lotion to fool the baby a bit? Is that crazy? I have very sensitive sinuses so for me, smell is of high importance to my comfort and that is likely why it was my first thought. Yes I'm nuts.

lol! Not nuts at all. Actually I am SUPER sensitive and dont use any fabric softeners/detergents that leave an odor. The only smelly thing I use is essential oils, but I made sure to leave them off for the day so that it didn't interfere. However the photo room is one of the last rooms in the house that has carpet. Its not dirty, but it definitely has a different odor than the rest of the house. I like the idea of asking mom if she uses anything! Also, I ALWAYS have cold hands. Im considering wearing gloves next time. lol!

You guys are a big help! lol

Actually Sharon/SquarePeg - you're not that far off! For example when babies are preemies and in a NICU usually the mom is given a cloth or a snoedel to wear for a certain amount of time to pick up her scent - then that's taken to the NICU to put in the isolette to have mom's scent nearby to help with bonding for the baby and the mom.

So yeah, this baby might do better at home than someplace where there were different sounds and smells, etc.

He may be getting to be at the age/stage that he might be moving his legs too much to tolerate being swaddled, but here are a couple of resources/videos in case anyone's interested in proper swaddling techniques.

http://ww.babycenter.com/2_the-benefits-of-swaddling-your-baby_10347122.bc

Hip-Healthy Swaddling

Thanks for the videos! Ive done lots of research on swaddling since I had my own babies. (The both LOVED IT!) I am really thinking this little one was over stimulated. Were going to try giving him a bath right before I come over to hopefully wear him out!

Just remember to lean back when you do.

 

[calamityjane]

(This is mostly a vent)

Oy vey. I had another newborn shoot yesterday. (De Je Vou here, I think Ive started a thread like this before)
We missed the 2 week window because my entire family came down with a stomach virus. (Mastiffs included, the mess was haunting)

So baby is now a month and would NOT have anything to do with a photo shoot. We tried EVERYTHING. He wouldn't be swaddled. If I touched him he would scream. I couldn't even get a good pose in mommas arms/hands. Finally gave up and went upstairs to chat (It was a friend) Baby falls asleep and is super comatose. So we venture downstairs to try again. The second We walked into the photo room, he crinkles his nose and wakes up. *Sigh*

I ended up with 2 "decent" shots in 3 hours of attempting.

Reshoot is on Thursday at his house, I need to rebuild my confidence by then!

It seemed to be me/the room and not related to the flash, but I am tempted to try and go natural light on Thursday as a precaution......

Pediatrician Shows How To Effectively Calm A Crying Baby [Video] Saw this video and it looks like it works. Goo luck!

 

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