kindermusik?

[Anonymous]

I have been debating whether or not to sign my 4-month old for kindermusik classes. I think it would do us a world of good to get out of the house and go to a class once a week; plus, I know he really likes music. However, I have concerns about him freaking out while there or melting down into hysterics. I don’t want his fussiness to bother everyone else who has also paid to attend a fun and relaxing class. Has anyone taken their child (with reflux) to a kindermusik class or any type of structure mommy and me class? How did it go?

Thanks,

Ruby

Henry, 4-months old, reflux and MSPI

Breastfeeding on dairy-free soy-free diet

3ml of 2mg/ml liquid Prilosec 2x a day

[Anonymous]

I try to take Marisa to a music/movement class once a week and she
LOVES it. She is very social and it distracts her from any discomfort.
Just be sure your DS is well rested as possible first. Can you BF him
during it if he gets upset? Maybe also bring some Mylanta just in case
he has a reflux attack?

[Anonymous]

I am in the same boat. When he is having a good day my son is very happy and social I know he would just to be around other babies. But I never know what his days are going to be like and he still dose not really have a set nap or eating schedule yet, so I have know way of knowing what time would work for us.

A good friend of mine had a bady with reflux and she took her to gymboree classes. She said it was hard hearing about how all the other babies were sleeping through the night and realizing just how different her baby was.

I wish there was a group for babies that had issues, then the moms could get support from eachother and not feel bad if their baby cired through the whole class.

Sorry, that really was not an answer for you. I just wanted to respond because I have beening worring about the same thing. If you decided to sign him up let me know how it works out.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, I’m glad that we go to a “regular” class and not a class for
babies with issues – it gives us a break and makes us feel more
regular. The one we go to is flexible though and it’s pay as you
do/drop-in so we can go if it seems like a good day and not be locked
in.

I would give it a try. Can you do a trial class before paying for a bunch of sessions? He may surprise you and do really well!

[Anonymous]

Getting out of the house is almost a good enough reason to do it!! I feel so much better getting out for a hour once in a while.

I took Ellie when she was around 7 months old. Her reflux was improving by then, but she was still a very clingy, shy, uptight kind of baby who was prone to meltdowns at any given moment. I had my fears about bringing her, but I figured I could always leave if it got bad.

Ellie really enjoyed the class, though she did cling to me for dear life and cried if anyone looked at her or talked to her. As time went by she became more comfortable with it and I was so glad I took her. It was really her first experience being around anyone besides her family. All the mom’s and dad’s there were very understanding about the differences in babies and some of the other babies cried or became upset, too. Some mom’s nursed their babies, or bottle fed them. It was all about the babies, so no one seemed to mind if there were interruptions.

I really love Kindermusik. Unfortunately I live in a very small town and there wasn’t enough interest in the community so our Kindermusik classes were stopped.

Try it out! You and the baby will probably love it!

[Anonymous]

why do you want to sign a 4 month old baby up for “classes” of any kind? i can see you wanting to get out of the house for your own peace of mind, but i guess i must be really old fashioned—-enlighten me.

[Anonymous]

Christine, I started a music class with Marisa when she was 5.5 months
old. Not only did it get us out of the house but she LOVES seeing other
kids and it really distracted her from any discomfort and helped her
get used to strangers as well. We did a drop-in class so we could go
when we wanted and not be locked in but still love it. I do think they
get more out of it as they get older – for example, Marisa is now 7.5
months old and crawling and in another few weeks we may try a gym
babies class – our apartment just isn’t big enough for her to crawl and
practice as much as we’d both like! We get out everyday, weather
permitting and health permitting, but usually just to do errands, etc –
the difference in her demeanor when she has a baby class or a “play
date” is amazing!

knb182006-3-28 11:47:14

[Anonymous]

Thank you for all of your posts. I decided to sign Henry up for kindermusik. We start next Tuesday morning. I figure the worst that can happen is I’ll have to breastfeed him or walk around with him for a while.

Christine, I agree with you that my child actually does not NEED a class, but as he is my first child, I do think we need to meet other babies and other mommies for my sanity. Kindermusik seemed like a fun way to do that (of course it could all go poorly for us. . . I guess I will just wait and see).

Hopefully this will go as well for us as it has for some of you. Thank you for your input. Some days I feel as if I can’t make any decisions anymore! All the second-guessing that goes on with the reflux, medication, feedings, etc. has made me bad at making other not-so-big-of-deal decisions also.

[Anonymous]

Ruby, I’m glad you decided to try Kindermusik. I hope you and Henry enjoy it as much as me and my girls did. I wish we still had Kindermusik here; I’d definitely be going!

Christine, there’s some great wisdom to Kindermusik’s philosphy of using music to teach a variety of concepts to children, (even babies). That wasn’t very important to me with my infants, but my older daughter definitely learned some valuable concepts from Kindermusik when she was going. I just know that my children enjoyed it immensely and I did, too. No, they don’t need Kindermusik, just like they don’t need 1/2 the toys and books they have around here. It’s just a pleasureable experience. That the babies may be learning something is really secondary to the enjoyment.

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