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NWR: Baby Nephew

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My baby nephew is 7 1/2 months old, and he is one of my favorite people on the planet. I love him to bits. But right now I am terrified.

Next week, FBIL and FSIL are going out of town, and I am taking care of nephew. He's just entered a phase in which he starts crying if neither of his parents is within his sight.

Anybody have suggestions for getting me through 3 days of inconsolable baby? I am going over tonight and tomorrow for practice runs.
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  • mysticlmysticl member
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    When mine was like that we would hang out in the glider and I would watch Netflix on my Nook.  
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  • beetherybeethery member
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    I babysat an almost 1 year old one night. Couldn't get him to sleep or settle down for shit, and it was getting late. His mom was ALWAYS there. Then, it dawned on me. I took my hair out of a pony tail, kind of brushed it over my shoulders (like how his mom wears her hair), and sat him on my lap facing the TV while I rocked him. I guess he felt more comfortable bc he could play with my hair and chill out.

    He was out in 10 minutes. Might not work for every baby, but it won't hurt.
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  • sarahuflsarahufl member
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    Maybe they could leave a few items of clothing that smell like them?

    I babysat my niece the first week my SIL went back to work. I was so stoked to spend a few days non-stop snuggling. Turns out the first day without SIL, niece was miserable. So she sat in her swing and I watched TV next to her.

    She was much better the next day. Sometimes they just need to calm down. Good luck!
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  • InkdancerInkdancer member
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    sarahufl said:
    Maybe they could leave a few items of clothing that smell like them?

    I babysat my niece the first week my SIL went back to work. I was so stoked to spend a few days non-stop snuggling. Turns out the first day without SIL, niece was miserable. So she sat in her swing and I watched TV next to her.

    She was much better the next day. Sometimes they just need to calm down. Good luck!
    I'll be staying in their home, so at least his surroundings will be familiar! I hope that helps him be comfortable.
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  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    Agree to stick to the routine, do things the way mommy and daddy do them, let him snuggle her pillow or something if he gets really fussy (nephew loved my sister's scarf when he was little) and you'll be fiiiiiiine. Have @ohannabelle teach you some of those soothing mommy noises. :)

    I've also found it's easier when babies are distracted when their parents leave - eating or playing, though it sounds like while he's sleeping might be the best bet, if possible. Watching them walk away is bad news. 

    Eventually he'll get used to having you there though, so stay strong!
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  • doeydodoeydo member
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    I saw a video on AFV in which a person looking after a baby printed out a picture of the baby's mom and put it on a stick (I think it was kind of like a mask) and the baby would cry unless they brought out the picture of the mom.
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  • InkdancerInkdancer member
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    Test run last night went really, really well. FSIL said he usually cries for a while when you put him down to sleep, then rolls over and goes to sleep. When I put him down, he didn't even move--he was out like a light! She asked if I could come put him to bed every night :)

    I'm feeling a lot better about this thing!
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    You'll be fine!  Have fun with all the snuggle time!  :)

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  • erolliserollis member
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    That's good he was so great with you. Probably helps you are a familiar person. You'll be just fine. :)

    All good advice too. My advice is to have patience and try to remain calm no matter how hard it may be. I know that's really obvious. I see so many parents/care givers who get flustered and upset causing the situation to get worse. I know it happens,I've been there, but remaining collected helps. People feed off of others energy. Have you ever been in a good mood and everyone around you is upset. Makes it harder to stay happy.
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