Share the things you’d do to make life better for your baby with Pampers - £300 voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED

[RebeccaEMumsnet]

For many, the Paralympic games are inspiring and remind us of the achievements which can be made in the face of adversity and the ways that the athletes have fought to make life better for themselves despite their injuries or disabilities.
Pampers has partnered with Sainsbury’s to support team GB at the Paralympic games so that Paralympic athletes can make their lives better and they would like to know what you would do if you could to make life better for your baby – whether they’re actually a baby, or now growing up too soon.

So, what else would you do to make life #BetterForBaby?

All those who post below will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 Sainsbury's voucher.

Thanks, and good luck!
MNHQ

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[stefalfie11]

I'd let them just be children away from all the pressure about body image/exam results etc thats in the media now. Let kids be kids and make their own decisions and mistakes a long the way without so much interferance :)

[Dormouse1940]

I wish he could grow up in a peaceful world and not experience the fear that touches his parents lives sometimes.
I'd love for him to have a proper family home, too- we like our rented home and have done what we can to personalise it and make it ours, but there's always a fear of rent increase and/or eviction. I'd like a bit more certainty please!

[ann28]

Make sure their life is filled with fun and laughter!

[MissusDave]

I am concerned about the way technology is developing and the education (or lack thereof) which is available. I work in the IT security industry and see so many things which I just hope never happen to anyone I know. I think the government has tried to get things off the ground, but there is such a massive amount to know I think both parents and children could do with being better informed about the risks, whether that is staying safe online, understanding privacy and data protection, or just general technical skills. I will be educating my child as best as I can about this, but I fear it's going to be too massive!

[moneypenny66]

I would provide financial incentives for mothers to stay at home with their babies instead of going back to wok and putting them in nurseries.

[Yumpopbythesea]

I would make chocolate, cake, crisps and ice cream the four main food groups and never make them wear clothes xx

[ell5454]

Promoting healthy attitudes and acting in a manner which is ethical responsible.

[grumpymummy3]

I would give them a happy childhood with memories that last a lifetime.

[ricola1]

Cherish every memory

[sweir1]

I'd take away nappy rash for him

[compy99]

I would make the world a safer, happier and more peaceful place to live

[Summerdays2014]

Not go back to work so I could be with him everyday (I'm playing the lottery a lot more than I ever did before!)

[Marg2k8]

My children are grown up now, but my DD missed 4 years of school due to a serious illness. Like most parents, I would have given my right arm if it would make it better, but life is not that simple. Fortunately, she made a good recovery.

[LadyMumble]

I would spend more time cuddling and talking to my dc rather than cajoling through errands and chores with me. I would always take the time to explore and discuss our surroundings and take in the world around us instead of rushing through to our next appointment / cartoon / plastic toy. I would get outdoors every day without being put off by the weather. These are simple things that I could do, I will resolve to make more effort with all of them.

[Zeitgei5t]

Would love to stay at home to look after her with some kind of magical stay at home job where I can keep my sanity by working while my child plays quietly on the floor. Not a reality with my children and have bills to pay.
Also all the big ones as others have mentioned peace in the world, no famines, better social and financial equality for all, no greedy shareholders, no privatising of the NHS, a Tobin tax, and reversal of global warming!

[MrBubbly91]

I would do absolutely anything for my DD, she is just over a year old. If I need to by her something to support her development, I will. If my DD want's a cuddle at 4 in the morning, she'll get one and I sold most of our furniture so she could have a safe environment to play as we currently live in a 1 bedroom flat with not to much space. I rid myself of my beautiful glass TV unit and spent many a hour building a new baby proof one. (Mainly because i'm useless at building TV stands, normally end up, up side down)

Things we do to be #Betterforbaby

[Silvertap]

Teach her how to be resilient.

[Cheby]

I would change the school system in this country so my 3yo wouldn't be starting formal education quite so soon, and get rid of all the pressure kids are put under with constant testing.

[Ethan260908]

A big ask but a little civility towards fellow woman and man kind, without the continued threat of a super power flexing it's muscles/ego (are you listening USA/Russia/North Korea + many others)

[VilootShesCute]

For dd1 I would have bought a huge hot tub and done hydrotherapy every day. Would have helped her no end.

[seeingdouble2]

I make the natural choices all mothers can make, from bed time to meal time. Yes I hardly sleep , yes I look a mess most of the time with the baby's sick over me. Some times I feel there isn't enough time in a day, but when I am with her and she's happy and smiling I know I'm doing all the right things and will continue to do so until they are dependant. I cant change the world but I can bring my child up to be a decent human being.

[Laurajp35]

I would ensure their health and happiness, if I could do anything to make my baby's life better.

[YorkieDorkie]

There are several things which worry me about my baby's future:

Life would be #betterforbaby if we made life simpler for young people. Their immature brains are stressed far too young with the overuse of technology and fashion. There are record numbers of children with depression and anxiety at the hands of our education system while it experiments year after year with what might be better. I don't remember feeling stressed as a child and it is not acceptable to allow their brains to become flooded with worry so young.

Keep them young, let them play. Turn off the devices and tone down the pressure.

I will be telling my babies from day one that none of it matters.

[angiehoggett]

I'd make it a less vain world where you're not judged on your looks or appearance and that people would accept others for who they are no matter what their, colour, size or differences may be.

[MAT12]

Our dd has severe sensory difficulties so i would make the seam free special underwear that she needs and others like her more affordable as at the moment it does cost alot and not all can afford to buy them. Its a little thing but would make a huge difference for children with sensory