4th of July Tips: Keeping Your Baby Calm, Safe, and Protected
Happy Fourth of July! It’s that time of year again when you can enjoy a nice dinner and a fireworks show. But if you’ve got a baby, you might be wondering… Is it even possible to enjoy the holiday without a full-blown meltdown (from them or you)?
Don't worry, it is very feasible! Despite the potentially stressful and loud environment, you can still enjoy the evening with your baby. All you need is some planning and patience. During Fourth of July celebrations, babies can experience stress, but you can minimize this and potentially avoid it with the correct steps.
Use Baby Ear Protection
When in a noisy environment, it is essential to protect your baby's ears from loud noises, such as fireworks, since their ears are extremely sensitive. One way to protect them is to utilize safety, noise-canceling earmuffs made for infants or toddlers.
P.S. If you do not have earmuffs, you can still protect your baby's ears from harm by creating a sound barrier. For example, you can wrap a blanket around the baby's head, like a hood, to help muffle any loud noises.
Enjoy the Show from Indoors
The farther away you are from the noise source, the safer it is for the baby's ears. Therefore, if you are outdoors, try to go inside a house. However, let's say you are in a park. The best choice in this situation is to enjoy the show from the inside of your car! By being indoors, you are not only protecting your baby's ears from harm, but you are also avoiding mosquitoes, smoke, and overstimulation!
Bring Your Baby's Soothing Kit
Considering how noisy and overwhelming the night can get, it is essential to help your baby feel safe and comfortable. Therefore, before the event, try to create a Soothing Kit. In a bag, pack some comforting sensory items. You could include things like:
A soft, breathable blanket
A pacifier
Two to three favorite toys
A white noise machine or your phone
The baby's favorite plushie
These items can help calm your baby down and make them feel secure! It would also be helpful if you talk to them in a soothing, soft voice. At first, your baby might get startled, but after seeing your reassuring actions, they will start mirroring your regulation.
Final Thoughts
In all honesty, your baby will not remember this Fourth of July, but they will feel the safety and love you provided them. Therefore, do not be afraid to enjoy the evening; pack the earmuffs or blanket, grab your soothing kit, and trust your instincts! If you would like more tips, personal help, or answers to your questions, Bring Home Bliss can help you virtually or in person, whenever you need.
Happy Fourth of July from Bring Home Bliss! 🎆
