Mumsnet users share their proudest parenting moments with Baby Bjorn

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There is often a lot of talk about being a ‘good parent’ and with that comes a fair amount of expectations of what a ‘good parent’ should: look like, act like and even sound like. However, these (often unrealistic) projections put a lot of pressure on parents, but parenting is not a competition; most of the time you have to trust yourself and worry about it later!

Here’s what BabyBjörn have to say: “We want to put things into perspective by empowering new mums to have faith in their own instincts, set their own standards and develop their own unique parenting style. The one thing that all parents have in common is the love they have for their children. This means so much more than different opinions about giving birth, breastfeeding v. bottle feeding, soothers v. no soothers, cloth nappies v. disposable nappies, full-time work v. part-time work, or babywearing.”

BabyBjörn would love you to share the parenting moment you are most proud of.

Perhaps you created your own parenting rule that worked a treat and now you feel like you could write your very own parenting book? Was there a time when you you felt like ripping your hair out trying to get your DC potty trained but you persevered and finally they did it with no drama! Or maybe you’re multitasking was seriously put to the test and you came out the other side feeling like Super Parent?

Whatever parenting moment you are most proud of share it on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 Love2Shop voucher and a brand new BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One for themselves and one for a friend/parent they want to celebrate.

Thanks and good luck!
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Being told that ds2 is the happiest baby by so many people. I went to slimming world throughout my pregnancy and now I bring him along to the meetings (5 months old and EBF) where he is constantly complimented on his happy smile! Im struggling a lot at the moment with depression so to know that I'm raising a happy baby makes life a lot more bearble!

My proudest mum moment was going on holiday in late June to Spain with my very pale 3 year old. We spent a lot of time outside, in the pool and park and she came home just as pale as when we left. I was very proud we had managed to keep her safe from the sun for a week without her even getting a little colour.

Hearing my 3 year old son speak in my husbands native language (not his first language) without being prompted 💕

It may sound unoriginal but I am proud everyday of how my life has changed for the better now my son is here. He has brought so much love and joy (and occasional frustration!) to our family. I never thought I would be a good mum but I have surprised myself and am proud of how I am handling lifes new challenges with my little one.

My proudest moment is when DD2 began to read books all by herself.After i've helped her every night doing her letters sounds.Also i've shared my tips with her on how my late father shown me how to read when i was her age.Just after that she was flying on her own and now can't stop.Am so proud of her 😍😍😍

One of my proud moments was when my son first counted to 5. I had been counting with him for months in the hope of preparing him for nursery, he just didn't seem to be getting it with me and I tried many tricks and using favourite toys. One weekend, at my mother in laws house, he suddenly counted perfectly (with Grandma) without being prompted. I was stunned. It seems he does learn from me but plays around a bit

I have been eating super healthy, exercising and doing yoga to ensure our first baby has the best start. We are so excited!

So many........ One that sticks out is when my 2 year old went over to console another child who was crying and hugged and reassured her.

PS - @sharond101 - This would also be one of my proudest moments - us allergy Mums have a tough time getting help and recognition

My proudest moment recently was receiving an early mother’s day gift from my 3 year old daughter. I said thank you so much for making that for me and she said ‘I don’t mind mummy, it’s because I love you’ 💕 super cute and heartwarming stuff! Xx

So many proud moments, but the biggest has to be when my twins were able to leave the NICU.

For me I was really proud of my daughter when my son was born. She was 2.5 and took to it so well, helping wherever she can and being so loving. A year on and she's still brilliant with him and

They're now best of friends.

When I came home from work with colleague and unexpectedly found my children 12 and 13 where not fighting but had cooperated and had cleaned and vacuumed downstairs, fed the dog and cook tea and baked cakes for the family. I was bowled over and so proud...hope they have another moment again soon

My eldest is 16, last week I felt a real moment of pride - she’s doing A levels, planning to learn to drive as soon as she turns 17, has a part time job and went on date. Seeing her grow up makes me feel so proud.

I am daily proud of my baby girl but so far I was most proud of her first smile that was a proper communication smile. Not just a wind smile. Where she chatted and giggles with me. I am most proud of this as it shows her happiness and personality.

On Christmas morning we went downstairs with DS age 3. He was beyond excited to find Father Christmas had been and went straight to his stocking. He picked the first present out and handed it to his dad saying ‘this ones for you daddy’ the got the next one out, “and here’s one for you mummy”. I was so proud at what a kind and generous little boy he’s growing up to be 💕 (Obviously we did point our Father Christmas had brought those presents for him and not to worry as me and daddy had presents for each other!)

My proudest parenting moments are watching my DC when they don't know I'm there and they do me proud with how kind and caring they are, watching them share and help each other/others not only without being asked but without being aware I am watching

It's easy to do the right thing when people are watching and/or prompting you but I know I've done well when they do it automatically when they think that nobody would even know

One of my proudest parenting moments was when my son was potty trained. I had at intervals explained about the potty/toilet and pants vs. nappies - and offered him the choice of pants or nappies. One day he chose pants, had one accident and that was it. I was so proud of him - and so pleased not to have gone through the months of accidents and wet floors my friend had gone through. It was worth the wait.

My five year old has saved all his pocket money and birthday money for 12 months to buy himself something special and the day we took him out to pick he decided to donate it all to a local hospice that his grandad passed away in. Such a beautiful thing for him to do. Made me super proud.

Mine was the first time I watched my eldest son on stage - he was a shepherd in his Reception class nativity play!

proudest moment was all 3 kids sleeping through the night

My proudest moment (im not the most confident of parents) is when I first took all 3 of my kids to school on my own. I've not much experience of driving especially with 3 young 1s and trying to make it on time to their schools was very daunting but I did it!

My DC would not sleep, he woke every hour and cried as a baby.
The HV told me he had to have his own bedroom and he had to be sleep trained which could well take a week. In that time I had to leave him crying whenever he woke until he realised that he could just sleep through.
It was the hardest week ever. I felt terrible, but it did work.

My daughter is only 5 months old but my proudest moments are her being so happy and smiley that when people say ‘oh they always cry when I hold them’ I know I can trust her to give confidence to those people (I was one of them before I had her, and because of her temperament I am incredibly confident with her) I am so proud that I have such a sociable, happy little girl 😍

The first day on my own with two kids, might seem silly to some but I was petrified. Somehow we managed both legs of the nursery run, poonamis, going to the potty, three meals and solo bath/ bedtime. It wasn't perfect but I realised I child do it!