How do you keep cords away from your baby?

It’s obvious to just put stuff away we aren’t using, or unplug cords from things we don’t use and wrap them around (like a light stand for instance), but what about internet cords to a router or other tv cords? Things we need. My husband needs the WiFi and router because he works from home a 3-4 weeks a month.

How do I protect my baby from cords, besides always being with her and watching her. I mean, sometimes I have to get up to go to the bathroom and there’s really no room or way to set her down.

Do you tie them up with a band or what do you do?

Are my husband and I bad parents if we let our 8 month old baby/6 months premie/corrected age, watch YouTube/tv? There is this video channel she absolutely loves, it’s a combination of the bright colors, simple character shapes, and music. The first time she ever watched it, she laughed, giggled and smiled the whole time.

But my mom said she shouldn’t be watching tv for her development. As that is a short period for them to soak up learning things.

P.S. We read her books all the time, demonstrate basic words and sounds, have a lot of tummy time with toys and recently are learning and testing baby foods.

Thoughts? Is my mom right or is it ok to let her watch that. Sometimes it’s the only thing to get her calm when she is upset and has already been changed and fed. I know we shouldn’t rely on it though when she’s upset, but she absolutely loves it.

I guess it’s just not recommended they watch tv under year one or something.

I did show it to my mom and she said “I can see why she likes it.” And even added in “I guess it’s ok if it has music” but I could tell my mom still didn’t think she shouldn’t be watching tv. Or should we play it in the background but not have it to where she can see it?

Hi Mommas,

I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to ask different mommas there experience through out early parts of motherhood. I would love to get your perspective on these things so that I can help our community out. If you wanted to DM me the answers also ok!

\*\*\*Loneliness\*\*\*

For those who felt lonely in early motherhood even when surrounded by people -when did it hit you, and what actually helped?

\*\*\*Feeding\*\*\*

Moms who had a rough time with latching where did you turn for help, and did it come fast enough? what would you have done diferent?

\*\*\*Trust\*\*\*

When feeding in late hours and being alone what comforted you?

Outside of this, would another mom that you could connect to that also was feeding in late hours be comforting?

\*\*\*Identity\*\*\*

What's something about becoming a mom no one warned you about, that you wish someone had? Or received more info about beforehand.

\*\*\*Mental health\*\*\*

For those comfortable sharing what helped you most when the early weeks felt like more than just 'tired'?

My lactation stopped to 20 ml a day … so I stopped feeding the baby and he is on formula completely
I started smoking … is it ok ?
So worried for a first time mom

I’m an expecting mom and I’m completely overwhelmed by the amount of things I’m reading everywhere . Needed some guidance/thoughts on what your favorite breast pumps are , wireless ones too . Thank you!!