Comments on: The Doona Wrestle

By: Bonnie Arnwine

Bonnie Arnwine — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:42:43 +0000

We love our trampoline it is great for my son. I love your blog I’m glad I ran into it.

By: Casdok

Casdok — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:52:26 +0000

I had to buy a trampoline in the end as C got though quite a few beds and sofas!!!
Be warned!!

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:49:31 +0000

That’s great that you found a way to help him release that pent up energy! Adrian does a lot of running laps around the house and chasing around his sisters. And I learned something new today, never heard of a doona.

By: Elissa

Elissa — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:08:46 +0000

We are about to give trampolining a go. It seems to be a really popular way of releasing energy and Jack’s kindergarten teacher has also suggested it may be a good way for him to develop his spatial awareness (he has no idea of personal space - particularly other people’s!). Anything is worth a try!
xx

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:44:22 +0000

We do something similar, we “make a sandwich” by squishing my son under big pillows. He loves the deep pressure and it always calms him down. Now he even asks “for a sandwich!” We also have a mini-trampoline prominently displayed in our living room. Not the prettiest decor, but essential for getting my boy’s energy out!

Katherine

By: Elissa

Elissa — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:09:30 +0000

Hi Caren,
Sorry, I forget sometimes the words I use may not make sense out of Australia! A doona is another word for a quilt (takes the place of blankets). Forgive my Australianisms! xx

By: Caren Story

Caren Story — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:00:04 +0000

What is a Doona?

By: Elissa

Elissa — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:16:37 +0000

It’s a small doona, and he thrashes around too much to get tied up, so he’s safe - and supervised of course!

By: Casdok

Casdok — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:11:41 +0000

I too found out wearing C out helps, so we do a lot of physical activites. trampolining, swimming, walking.
Like you say…if it works.
Im sure you make sure he dosnt tie himself up in to much of a knot!