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!
MNHQ

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[m1ss4n4m]

Every single day, there are moments I am proud of my children. My eldest is kind, clever and compassionate. My youngest is happy, friendly and caring. One moment that stands out to me was a few months back, before my eldest son's 4th birthday. We were watching a documentary on BBC about children and poverty. My son immediately became upset and worried for the children living without parents, on the streets without food or drink. I explained to him that many children have no one to look after them and they value small things in life. I told him how we could help such children by donating money and household items. He never mentioned it again until the evening of his birthday party where he told me he only wanted to keep one present for himself and donate the rest to the children we watched on TV. It made me so emotional that he remembered and thought of it himself. We donated the money to NSPCC and went to a local charity shop to give the toys. He was so proud of himself and to this day, I am proud of him. He now has a money box where he saves money which we donate every couple of weeks.

[freedomofspeech]

My little girl started nursery, I was really pleased that we didn't rush her and it was the right time for her. She settled with no fuss, she is kind, says than you, shares. Really proud at how she is thriving.

[andywedge]

Just being with my kids, I think they are amazing and always (well, mostly) make me proud

[mollymoo818]

There are just so many to choose from. I think that the thing that I am most proud of is their manners. My kids are so polite and thankful which makes me proud especially when I see other kids who don't seem to grasp the concept of manners.

[liz1970]

Every milestone is a proud moment :)

[glenka]

when they say I love you for no reason is always nice

[jomarise]

Seeing my son become the Welsh karting champion at 11 years old

[tabbaz123]

I really cannot pick one particular moment - as a foster carer there have been many moments that I am proud of and many young people that I am really proud of; they have shown great resilience and really managed to turn their lives around...I would just add that for some children what might seem like a 'normal day' to many is a real challenge for some and to overcome some of these things that may seem insignificant are like climbing mountains

[Bellaboo1234]

My 2 children (7 & 10) help their disabled aunty to walk from room to room and sit in her chair, makes me very proud and shows how caring they both are.

[cluckyhen]

My ASD DS getting a place at uni! We've survived!

[freefan]

When I was out with all 5 children for the first time on my own and a complete stranger commented on how well behaved and polite the older ones were, this made me fit to burst

[cocochips]

Seeing my little one take his first steps into the big wide world

[Marg2k8]

I cannot pinpoint one particular moment, but I am incredibly proud of both my children (they are both adult now).

[juju3]

with very little encouragement from us our dgd is drinking tea at 21 months - our children were nearer 21 years old before any of them touched tea - so grown up

[farhanac]

First day of school when she handled it much better than mum

[Cailin7]

The births of each of our children and those first few days getting to know them.

[angiehoggett]

Giving birth and realising just how amazing this little bundle of life in my arms really was. It's just one of those life changing moments and you feel so proud to have created such a beautiful thing!

[brokebuthappy123]

This only happened at dinner yesterday while I ate with my son, who will turn 4 in October. In the middle of eating his dinner, he suddenly stopped and said "Daddy, did you know that sometimes kids have 2 Mummy's or 2 Daddy's? And also, some kids have Mummy's and Daddy's who are different colours." I asked him what he thought about that and he said "I think it's cool!" I told him he was right. I found out that his teachers read him a book called The Family Book, which explains all the different types of families there are in the world.I couldn't have been more proud of the fact that my son initiated this conversation with me. I wanted to share this in a place where I knew it would be appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

[EmilyK83]

My little boy is only 7 weeks old...but my proudest moment is managing to keep pumping and expressing while I was in hospital with a brain haemorrhage caused by his birth, meaning I could continue breast feeding when I got home :)

[jandoc]

when my DD came off the nappies it was the best moment

[kittykomp]

first use of the potty

[HeavenlyCharm]

My proudest moment was watching my son eat his first meal at 6 months. We decided to do BLW and he instinctively knew what to do and how to deal with gagging. There is an element of trust you need and I'm so proud of how well he is doing (now at 8 months).

[sweir1]

Last week's parent evening. it was lovely to hear how well they are doing

[katykicker]

My proudest parenting moment was when my daughter was born safe and well after fighting the doctors for days for a c-section.

After my daughter was born it was confirmed that I was right and she was suffering in the womb.

So proud that she made it safe!

[MrRichTea]

When my 3 year offered to make my nan a cuppa tea, then bought it in play food style.