Keep your child happy in a pram: 5 tips from a parenting expert
Because no parent is having fun carrying their child, while pushing a pram.
For parents looking to keep their little one happy and entertained while on a stroll with the pram, there are a few simple tricks and strategies that can make your outings more enjoyable for both you and your baby.
Parent Educator & Founder of Connected Parenting, Gen Muir has 13 years on the ground raising four boys and she is passionate about helping families adapt to the modern parenting world and all its challenges and not only survive but thrive.
Read on, as Gen shares her top tips for keeping your child happy in a pram.
Gen Muir’s tips for keeping your child happy in a pram
1. Connect with your child before popping them into the pram
“Just ten minutes of special time with your child, really connecting with them, or playing a little game of ‘peekaboo’ before you pop them in the pram can make all the difference.”
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2. Talk to your baby as you put them in the pram
“Even if your baby or child can’t talk too many words yet, they understand 90% of our body language. So when we talk to them about what’s happening to them, they often feel better.”
3. Keep that talk going once they’re in the pram
“When you’re on the go, talk to them about what you’re seeing or what they’re seeing!” Ie. oh, look at that bird, can you see the dog?
4. Pack your pram with things to keep your child entertained
“That might be little books or toys, it might be snacks.”
5. If you have a pram that goes two ways, change the direction of the seat
“Mix things up for your baby. If they’ve been facing out, turn them around to see you so they get a little bit more connection and more eye contact when they’re feeling like they need that.”
