Women go through a lot of changes physically, mentally, and emotionally when it comes to pregnancy. Many will say that the aches and pains and morning sickness are worth it, though, when you get to feel your little one move around and kick. Fetal movements are important both for knowing your baby is healthy and for bonding while they’re in the womb, so if you’d like to encourage those little kicks, here are some tips.
Have a Drink or a Snack
Those who don’t have gestational diabetes can enjoy a sugar-containing beverage like soda. IT will encourage the wee one to move around. If you don’t want too much sugar or your doctor has told you to limit intake, a glass of cold water will do just fine, too!
If you’re not in the mood for a drink, a snack can work too. Whether it’s something sweet or something with complex carbs and protein like nuts, the energy boost from a snack can wake up your sleeping baby.
Exercise and Change Your Position
No, exercise doesn’t have to mean running a marathon or going to the gym. But slight movement can pump up your growing baby and encourage it to move around with you. Get your energy up and the baby’s as well by walking around and or gently stretching.
You also don’t have to do complicated yoga moves. Encouraging your baby to move can be a lot more simple. You can roll over while you’re lying down. If you lay on your left, that will help move your baby off your major vessels. Try rolling from side to side and try different positions to see which is best for you to feel the most movement.
Music May Help
Playing music and singing to your newborn baby is a great way to bond, but it can help you bond with them when they’re still in the womb, too! This trick will only work well in the third trimester, though, as in the early days they can only hear internal noises like your stomach growling or your heartbeat.
Pregnancy is as beautiful as it is difficult. There are many changes, some uncomfortable and others pleasant, and you have to get used to your body as another grows inside of you. Bonding with your baby with fetal movement is a great way to know your baby is doing well in there and waiting to meet you.
A Family Responded to Criticism for Sharing a Dangerous Disney Hack
A family that is popular on TikTok shared their Disney ride height hack online, and it went viral. After some criticism about how irresponsible and dangerous it was, the Kelly family responded by taking the video and all related content down.
A Disney Ride Hack Sparked Criticism
It appears that the Kelly family has acknowledged the harmful consequences of the content related to their Disney shoe hack. They have removed all such content and uploaded an apology on their TikTok channel. However, the question remains if their actions were insufficient and delayed, given that their initial Disney hack video stayed online for several days and received severe backlash and disapproval for endangering their son.
As per the original video, the narration described how the Kelly family’s youngest child, Kannon, has a passion for exciting rides at theme parks but falls short of meeting the height restrictions for some of the more adventurous ones. In response, the family decided to take matters into their own hands. The video shows the parents shopping for and buying a platform shoe for their son. They then used flip flops and gorilla glue to add layers to the shoe’s bottom, creating a higher platform that could enable Kannon to meet the height requirements for the ride.
Disney Rides Are No Joke
The internet has witnessed a significant and intense outpouring of anger and criticism from both parents and non-parents alike in response to the Kelly family’s video. It can be assumed that extensive testing is conducted before opening the rides for guests, and the height restrictions serve as a safety measure. Children who do not meet the height requirements are at greater risk of sustaining injuries such as falls or being ejected from the rides. The ride’s safety features are designed by the manufacturer for individuals who meet the specified requirements.
Sharing the dangerous hack was irresponsible because it could endanger children. Parents have an obligation to teach kids right from wrong, and breaking rules is wrong, especially if it puts people in danger. The worry is that this behavior could set a bad example and undermine accountability. The parents initially responded to the criticism from commenters by insisting they would never encourage anyone to try their hack. They also said their son never actually rode rides and that he didn’t make the actual height requirements. Still, another video on YouTube on the internet showed the family successfully putting their hack to the test.
So, the Kelly family eventually took down all of the videos related to the shoe hack, and the couple said their influence came with responsibility. They admitted that while their son was not injured while executing their hack, they’d never want anyone else to get hurt due to their ideas. They also pointed out they were committed to being more careful with the content they put out in the future.