I’ll admit it; I’m a really proud parent and I love showing off my baby whenever I get the opportunity. On the day MicroMe was born, I was meant to go to a barbeque to catch up with old friends. Later that day everyone came to see him, we had 21 visitors to welcome him into the world.
He attended his first children’s birthday party when he was 13 days old. It was held in a park and nearly every adult there had cuddles with him before he was whisked away for his first photo shoot with us.
When MissyMe was born, I left the hospital when she was 36 hours old and I was encouraging visitors to come over immediately. She was mistaken for a doll the first couple of times we had her at the supermarket as she was so tiny and small, (yes, someone actually thought MaxiMe, a 6’ 4” grown man was carrying a doll?!)
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Although we live in a warm country with plenty of sunlight hours, I prefer to use the hood on her capsule, a sunhat and sunscreen to protect my children from the sun when I take them out for a stroll. I want people to see them as I enjoy the impromptu chats and comments, that being with a baby invite. It is social for me and I truly love sharing the joy and warmth that admiring a baby brings.
I also love talking to my baby and pointing out interesting things, so that my baby gets to enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells where ever we may be. Going out is an occasion, it should be a fun, exciting learning experience every time. When MissyMe was 6 weeks old, we took her and MicroMe to Kanangra Walls and Kalang Falls, the following week we took them both to Jenolan Caves. She is also a regular at the local rivers, parks, bmx track & swimming pool while watching MicroMe do his thing; she meets many people and we both make new friends.
It is even more fun to share the world with my baby in her carrier and I did the same with her brother. They are close to you and easy to talk to, plus it’s ideal for pointng out objects and naming them, as well as sneaking a drink on the run. I often get people approaching me to ask about the baby or the carrier and whether I would recommend it, it is a great way to meet new people in town and out in the bush.
So even though it seems to be the current ‘in thing’ to have a cover over your baby to protect it all the time; why not share your pride and joy with the rest of the world and let your baby get some fresh air? I am sure that it has contributed to my son and daughter’s outgoing, confident personalities and I have met many lovely people of all ages and social back grounds by showing my babies off and showing them the world they live in.
©Luisa Foliaki – Proud Mumma of MicroMe & MissyMe
©Luisa Foliaki – Proud Mumma of MicroMe & MissyMe
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