https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:53:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-644929 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:19:39 +0000 lovehoneybee 644929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi told us to wait until the umbilical stump fell out--14 days for us. We did it on our chests though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-644924 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:17:52 +0000 shopaholic 644924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh thanks! I have been doing tummy time on our chests already then I guess! But I was always scared she was trying to lift herself up since Day One if it was too soon! </p> <p>I think I will wait for the umbilical cord to fall off before we start floor tummy time then. It actually was bleeding a little bit yesterday and on to her tops! :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641336 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:51:51 +0000 Kemma 641336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started tummy time on the floor at around four weeks but prior to that she did do some incidental tummy time on our chests when we were cuddling her </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641248 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:26:25 +0000 autumnlove 641248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did chest tummy time until her stump fell off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641238 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:25:02 +0000 KT326 641238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did tummy time on our chests for the first 6 weeks or so. Then we started putting him on the floor after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641224 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:22:37 +0000 pl0508 641224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>J has been the same since day 1 ! His stump didn't fall off until 4 weeks (I thought it never would!!!) so we didn't try until then . He doesn't love tummy time on his play mat yet (7 weeks) but we do tummy time with him on our chests! That prob wouldn't bother her stump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641223 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:22:22 +0000 Mrs. Polish 641223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Isaiah has a small hernia and his cord stuck way way out so I waited to start tummy time until the stump fell off. We started almost right away after that. What I've heard is that you want to by the first month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641216 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:20:48 +0000 Beehive 641216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my ped said to wait until the umbilical cord was healed. LO's fell off after just a week though, so we didn't have to wait too long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641213 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:20:05 +0000 aprk 641213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You know I have no practical experience yet, but my doula just sent me this blog and I thought I would pass along yet another perspective on tummy time: <a href="http://www.janetlansbury.com/2011/08/the-case-against-tummy-time-guest-post-by-irene-gutteridge/" rel="nofollow">http://www.janetlansbury.com/2011/08/the-case-against-tummy-time-guest-post-by-irene-gutteridge/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641166 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:04:55 +0000 googly-eyes 641166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure we did it toward the end of the first week, but we weren't consistent, well...ever. (She hated it but now that she can roll over she does it on her own.) You don't have to do a lot at once, and you can always try it out and see how the umbilical cord stump looks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641165 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:04:00 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 641165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't say "she's too young" but I think its unnecessary because she isn't at the point of *needing* that extra training in lifting her neck or rolling.<br /> LO's umbilical cord fell off at 1 week so I'm sure K only has a short time until this becomes a non-issue! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-tummy-time-amp-umbilical-cord#post-641158 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:02:32 +0000 shopaholic 641158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>K has always been lifting her neck, turning it side to side, and basically exhibiting a strong neck and desire for control since Day One! I looked up Tummy Time and some places say we should start newborns with some tummy time every day right away! But also,that it might irritate the umbilical cord stump? So what to do? She is only a week old, so is she ready or too young for tummy time? What did you do about the umbilical cord? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiccups-at-38-weeks#post-468656 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:32:12 +0000 xoxcmjxox 468656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I figured it was normal, and my OB is out of town until after the new year so I figured I'd ask on here instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiccups-at-38-weeks#post-468637 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:24:21 +0000 lemondrop 468637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For peace of mind it it's never bad to check with your doctor/midwife, always go with your gut if you are concerned. My little guy had hiccups all the time in the third trimester though, I was never warned to be worried about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiccups-at-38-weeks#post-468628 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:19:22 +0000 MamaMoose 468628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read that too and panicked and my doctor looked at me like I had three heads when I asked about. She told me hiccups mean your baby's developing well and they are nothing to worry about. Baby probably is just in a new position that allows you to feel the hiccups. My LO had then all the time near the end and she was perfectly healthy with no cord issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiccups-at-38-weeks#post-468626 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:18:40 +0000 rachiecakes 468626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@xoxcmjxox: from weeks 37 on I had bi-weekly NSTs and BPP ultrasounds. One of the items they look for on the ultrasound is "practice breathing/lung movement", the tech told me that hiccups were the sign of a healthy baby getting ready to enter the world, working out the diaphragm/lungs. I had baby hiccups every single morning until I gave birth and then he got them as a newborn as well. I've never heard that about the cord being in a knot. I wouldn't trust Dr. Google. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiccups-at-38-weeks#post-468623 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:16:27 +0000 ladyfingers 468623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been feeling hiccups regularly for around 8 weeks now (I'm 34 weeks). I've never heard that it would be caused by any such issue. It's a natural result of the baby "practice breathing" and therefore inhaling amniotic fluid. I have them every day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiccups-at-38-weeks#post-468617 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:10:44 +0000 xoxcmjxox 468617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 38 weeks pregnant and noticed that my baby had hiccups for the first time (that I noticed) two days ago. Then he had them again last night. I have read that this can be a sign of there being a knot in the umbilical cord.... has anybody experienced hiccups this late in pregnancy before and never noticed them before? This is my first pregnancy so I'm not sure what to expect, and google-ing things makes me paranoid. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391795 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:27:49 +0000 shopaholic 391795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Ooh! Thanks for the tip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391752 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:10:23 +0000 chopsuey 391752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: If you go to Ktown you can find really good quality and cheap kimono tops. They have built in mittens too. My mom bought LO maybe a dozen. They're still in great shape (LO wore them from NB-almost a year old) so baby boy's gonna wear them too. </p> <p>Love that they grew with her. They were large obviously when she was a NB, but eh. We didn't go out much and they were comfy. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391740 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:04:36 +0000 shopaholic 391740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the replies! It makes sense that the diapers should have a scoop!<br /> @chopsuey119: Kimono tops do seem more convenient, but I was looking at one-piece kimono types. I will have to keep my eye out for kimono top separates!<br /> @hilsy85: Glad your ped told you they're ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391731 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:01:50 +0000 hilsy85 391731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as above. A lot of newborn diapers come with a notch cut out for the stump. Or you can fold it down. We dressed LO in onesies and had no issue with rubbing. The pediatrician said onesies were fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391728 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:59:17 +0000 chopsuey 391728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just left the stump alone and just folded LO's diaper down so it wouldn't brush up against it.<br /> She wore onesies and separates. Mostly separates though (Korean brand kimono type shirts). Not for the stump, but mainly for convenience. Kimono shirts are easier to put on and take off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391723 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:57:37 +0000 twinmama 391723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>you just fold down the front flap of the disposable diapers so it doesn't irritate the stump, or newborn cloth dipes have a scoop in the front for the same purpose. we didn't dress our babes any differently before and after it fell off. and you just washcloth bath the baby til the stump comes off and the spot is dry. it's usually a week or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dressingdiapering-for-the-umbilical-cord#post-391710 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:49:53 +0000 shopaholic 391710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure where to put this, but I've noticed a lot of mention about the umbilical cord stump when it comes to cloth diapering.<br /> This is probably a total mom "newbie" question, but does that mean regular disposable diapers don't mess with the umbilical cord stump? And how about dressing LO before it falls off?<br /> I hear they should wear separates, but also that everyone loves one-pieces? Can they not wear one-pieces until the stump falls off? And you can't bathe that area? Sorry if this is all over the place. The stump has got me stumped! </p>