u/EverOn4532

Our hospital offers grandparent classes to provide an update on best practices for caring for children/babies for new/expecting grandparents. I don’t want to offend our parents but there are definitely some things that were “best practice” 30 years ago that are absolute no-nos today. Wondering what else we haven’t come across yet that they might need to know about. So…. If you were born in the early to mid-90s, what are some of the things that have changed since then that your parents might need to re-learn?

FTM and I’m looking for some kind of cooler bag to store milk in while I pump at work. Preferably something that can have a second life as a snack bag later. Currently comparing the yeti 3L snack box vs their 9L day trip box - both are insulated the same. And then thinking to put the cooler in a secondary bag with my pump and pump parts? Any suggestions or alternative recs appreciated! Should I be concerned about an ice pack keeping the milk cold enough?

Looking at infant/newborn play mats- is there a reason you can’t replace that with a heavy blanket or quilt and baby toys?

Is 50 min to an hour drive to the hospital for Labor/Delivery too far?

Just found out my OB at st. Vincent is being shut down by ascension. The whole office is moving to community north (45 min drive for me), but she also recommended axia Indianapolis north - any thoughts on providers, L+D units, etc for either place?

Sincere question here: Can someone explain the safety concern with using a travel system as a stroller? Infant car seats are supposed to be safe for 2 hours, who is taking their infant for a 2 hour stroll?

FTM, working on building a list of things we will need for baby. Can anyone provide context on whether flame retardants are required/common on things like bassinet mattresses, crib mattresses, sheets, baby clothes? Other chemicals? I prefer to use natural materials and avoid some of the nastier chemicals when possible but don’t want to break the bank. Recommendations for products that are “chemical-free”?

For context, we are in the USA.