Best way to handle a phobia of Infants?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:17:35 -0400

I have a 9 month old daughter but am scared to death of "breaking her", wondering how others have been able to fix this in thier lives

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2014 1:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:28:04 -0400

That is an irrational fear so there probably isn't any real way to "fix" it. Just support her neck and she'll be ok. They are a lot tougher than you may think.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 21 at 2014 1:35 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:35:09 -0400

Ha! We all worry about that at first, that's not a phobia, that's just new parent jitters... At nine months, you really shouldn't be overly concerned. She's made of sterner stuff than you realize.

I still worry when I pull my sons arms through his long sleeve jammies (his little fingers tend to get caught in the sleeve, so I just take my time doing it. Don't let your fears get in the way of bonding with your daughter...

The best gift you can give them is your time, contact, and affection..

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2014 2:29 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 May 2014 14:29:35 -0400

Just be gentle and careful, you will be fine. Don't allow your fears to hinder you in holding and bonding with your daughter. It's important that you play with her and create that life long bond. As the other states kids are extremely resilient, she is gonna hurt herself a lot more than you ever will just learning to walk and climb and jump. No worries.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made May 21 at 2014 2:40 PM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Wed, 21 May 2014 14:40:59 -0400

They bounce (no really they do).

As long as you aren't launching them across the room or throwing them into a wall they are going to be OK. One thing to remember is that they take their cues from you. If you aer nervous and hesitant they will be nervous and hestitant around you. If you react all crazy about them running into a wall or falling they are going to give you the water works. If you know that they didn't do any permanent damege just look at them and laugh they will do the same thing. Do be afrain to let them explore if it isn's going to permenantly damage them let them do it. Bumps and bruises are going to happen and you need to let them test their limits. Unless it involves electricity I rarely stop my kids from pusing their limits and finding out for themselves if it is a good idea.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2014 4:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:43:15 -0400

PV2 Kinder

Make sure you hold her head. At nine months im not sure if they can hold their head up on their own. I should know since i have a 23 months old at home lol.
Dont forget to call ACS and attend one of the new parent classes they offer. I know they offer them here at Hood check into that because those classes addresses that and other things for new parents/fathers.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2015 11:20 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:20:56 -0400

Treat her like a frag grenade. Always hold on tight and don't let her fall ;) There are a lot of videos online about how to properly hold and care for an infant. Had to do so when my baby cousin was born, had no idea about babies.