When I was pregnant with my first child 7 years ago, the two things I had a lot of was time and Internet bandwidth. And so I binged on Netflix and 'How to' videos.
No, not 'how to give birth' videos. I don't think I can stomach that.
I had my mother coming to help. But I was still nervous and one of the things that reassured me was that I could refer to any of these instructional videos at any time.
I was so impressed. My mother was so impressed. I could find almost anything via my PPA Google and her first cousin YouTube. There were videos by experts, by other moms, some had subtitles, many involved real babies.. and though I never found the time to comment and appreciate the creators then I'd like to say now that they definitely made my journey into motherhood a little more well informed.
Do you watch instructional videos?
No, not 'how to give birth' videos. I don't think I can stomach that.
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I had my mother coming to help. But I was still nervous and one of the things that reassured me was that I could refer to any of these instructional videos at any time.
How to bathe a baby
How to swaddle a baby
How to put a baby to sleep
How to position while feeding
How to position while feeding
How to burp a baby
How to anything
How to anything
I was so impressed. My mother was so impressed. I could find almost anything via my PPA Google and her first cousin YouTube. There were videos by experts, by other moms, some had subtitles, many involved real babies.. and though I never found the time to comment and appreciate the creators then I'd like to say now that they definitely made my journey into motherhood a little more well informed.
Do you watch instructional videos?
That's really nice na... imagine the days when such info wasn't available.. lucky lot we are! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe sure are!
DeleteI always watch instructional videos while coding or installing some software... :)
ReplyDeleteI've a long time to watch and learn from these videos as I'm young.
Yes coding tutorials are a big help.
DeleteSadly for me, I delivered in an era prior to such enlightening videos with easy access! Really it is amazing what a lot of help these videos can be to the frantic new moms!
ReplyDeleteYup suddenly you dont feel alone any more.
DeleteI love instructional videos. My daughters used them for basic childcare tips even though I was around to help! The Power of the Lord Google!
ReplyDeleteyes Lord Google, she is. :)
DeleteNope, sadly for me, no youtube when I was a new mum! Bet they make things so much easier, especially when you are parenting without the support of family in a foreign/unknown city/land alone.
ReplyDeleteYes, the swaddling I learnt completely from the videos. My mother just could not recollect.
DeleteThere was no internet when I was a young mum - I learned from books and trial and error - sometimes I think our kids were lucky to survive - and the fact they turned into great human beings was an added bonus! Leanne @ cresting the hill
ReplyDeleteI guess that proves, we don't need any of these videos. :)
DeleteWell I guess when its my turn I would surely head for many such videos!
ReplyDeleteCool post :)
I know I have been off the circuit for a while, need to catch up with your previous posts soon:)
Thank you :)
Thanks Srivi... me too.
DeleteI love instructional cooking videos! I've learnt a great deal over the years :)
ReplyDeleteSudha from
Everyday Muse
Me too...
DeleteAll the time on YouTube. We're learning how to make a drought tolerant yard.
ReplyDeleteYou are hilarious. :D
DeleteInstructional videos are the best. I find them especially helpful for cooking. Seeing someone actually make something makes it much easier than just reading a recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love cooking videos too.. but not when I'm hungry. :)
DeleteIt's nice the way you're sharing tips and stuff for the upcoming mothers! They're so going to eat your head later... #JustSaying :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
Geets
I'm always free to give some free advice! :D
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