Entre Madres y Doctoras: The Playpen with Legs

Entre Madres y Doctoras shares a story about a playpen with legs.

A little one began to walk with a playpen after figuring out how to do it.

His mother was astonished and couldn’t believe it.

Children grow, that’s the most certain thing in this world, but that also implies that what was once one size, probably can’t be anymore.

We are immersed in routines that sometimes we don’t realize when it’s time to change some of our children’s clothes or spoons or other paraphernalia that belongs to them.

Most of these oversights are innocent and cause no harm, but there are times when it’s important to pay attention to prevent certain events that could be serious.

Today, Doctor Edith shares this story of William and a little detail with his playpen that fortunately did not escalate.

Visit to Grandma’s House

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This week’s momfail moment is brought by Doctor Edith, and the protagonist was her son William.

The little one and his mother went to visit William’s grandmother. In that house, they have a playpen that they have used since the doctor remembers.

As bedtime approached, the pediatrician placed the little one inside the playpen for him to sleep as usual.

However, when she put him inside to sleep and walked away, she thought, «William seems too big to be in that playpen,» but said, well, we’re already here.

The Surprise That Was a Scare

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As was also customary and felt safe, Edith also lay down and fell asleep.

Suddenly, she began to hear noise and feel the floor was odd. She quickly got up to find out what was happening.

At that very moment, she realized that her son was moving the playpen towards the door.

The little one had found a way to walk along with the playpen and his mother, upon seeing him, quickly went to hold him.

Playpen with legs

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In everyday situations, it’s completely normal that we sometimes trust established routines, but it’s important to listen to our instinct.

Verifying that our children’s toys and other items are suitable for them and their age is necessary to protect them.

In this case, it was a playpen and there was nothing to regret, which is very appreciated, but it is necessary that we make checks from time to time for greater care.

Anyone can experience something similar, so here we don’t judge anyone. These experiences serve to share and learn together and thus prevent if possible. Entre Madres y Doctoras bids you farewell and thanks you for your attention. You’re doing great!