So Easy a Caveman Could Do It?

Lindsay Bell — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:13:34 +0000

I recently had my daughters one month doctors appointment. During this visit the pediatrician said something that has stuck with me, which I have passed along to other moms. When asking how everything was going (e.g., breastfeeding, etc). she shared with me that when she was going through it all with her little ones her husband said to her, “well cavemen did it, so I know you can do it.” At times when I have felt frustrated or challenged by breastfeeding, or any of the other daily child care “activities, I have thought to myself, “well cavemen have done this, so, so can I.” But then I also think, “THANK GOD I don’t have to do this as a cave woman!!” Which leads me to my next point–I don’t know how people cared for children during prehistoric times–or more importantly–before the internet! I am a huge fan of Amazon Prime and Amazon Mom – if you are a not a member, I highly recommend them. I am constantly perusing the website during our late night feedings and can often be found ordering diapers, wipes, sleep sacks, nursing bras….even some adorable little headbands that will arrive in just 48 hours. In addition to shopping, I have googled countless questions that have come up regarding my little one and myself–baby acne, plugged ducts, mastitis, all the information you would ever need is at your fingertips within seconds! I have found this to be a huge help throughout my early days of motherhood and feel very fortunate to be raising a child during the 21st century!

-Samantha is a former LLD sitter, event planner, and elementary school teacher. She and her husband live in New York and are first-time parents

P.S. So easy a caveman could do it? How did this slogan even exist without the internet!?

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So Easy a Caveman Could Do It?