Good on you! I nursed my children til 21 months I didn’t let them cry it out. I have strong, kind, smart, healthy loving men today and two beautiful grandchildren!

With the wars raging around the world, it was comforting to see this beautiful video, the flowers, the sunrise, the gorgeous meal, the friendships, the Christening, the olive harvest. Blessings on you and your beautiful family. May you all live safely and in peace.

Gianfranco has more rolls than a bakery. His health and laughter are a testament of your love for him. The security of a stay at home mother and the health from breastfeeding are essential for children. Your son's future is bright.

Kylie I breast fed all my four kids till 1.5 years old. My children were never left to “cry it out”. I’d sit with my children as babies on my skin and wrap my baby to swaddle and often fall asleep. My husband would wake up and nudge my to go to bed and baby and I would be warm and snuggled. Was wonderful. All my children are now adults and well balanced humanitarians and animal lovers.

It's nice to see your son growing up, surrounded by love.

Congratulations on the Baptism of Gianfranco wishing him many beautiful blessings in life 🩵🩵 hang in there agapi….before you know it Gianfranco will be picking olives and driving the tractor 🚜

It always warms my heart to see a well loved child ❤

I'm from Eastern Europe and CIO is generally frowned upon here. Mothers are urged to breastfeed even if they would need to supplement with formula. I too find it natural to comfort my baby when she cries at night at 15 months. That's why I'm here, to sooth her and help her grow into the amazing adult she's going to become. Love to your family from ours!

Many blessings to Gianfranco on His baptism! May he find great peace and joy in the Lord throughout his life!

Beautiful baptism🌺 I agree children are born pure and with zero sin

Seeing Gianfranco gardening and harvesting with you was so precious. It's the everyday rituals like that, and cooking etc that can be so stimulating for all the senses, and are a solid foundation of appreciation for food and nature, the seasons and investigating what's around you. I come from a long line of children being involved in every aspect of the food enjoyed together, and passed it on. Never a dull moment and no conflicts involved getting groceries or cooking if you just care enough to involve them. I find eating also just comes naturally as a result. Unfortunately Italy and France are still countries stuck on formula and no breastfeeding. They are way behind in these aspects. I think it's partly to do with the fact that families well off used to have live in wet nurses for these needs, mothers of fine standing were expected to manage estates and family affairs and had many children so they had the luxury of not being limited for decades of breastfeeding. When formula was introduced it revolutionized the situation for common women. Also there's a whole other aspect of the female breast, who has first dibs, I'm not getting into here, but it's culturally topical and I've heard many a french husband talk about their spouses bosoms in ways that seem extremely out of touch with modern values when this topic arises... 🙄 Then again I know American women who took 3 weeks off in total for having a baby, then got back to their careers. I'm in Scandinavia, here kids are breastfed as long as they like, solid foods usually just take over naturally when all goes well, and most importantly, we have a VERY long maturnal leave AND paternal leave (which cannot be transferred to the mother), which both parents very much value and changes the entire game as far as these practices go. So politics is really a big part of the cultural evolvement of the ideas of raising the youngest. It's down to economics in most parts of the world, and infancy not becoming a genderized burden on ones means to support the family, pursue careers, have freedom of choice or being able to raise a child in single parent households or with joint custody. My professional photographer friends are always on about the job being for very early risers. I must say, the footage from your daybreak ritual with the baby are some of the MOST spectacularly beautiful images I've EVER seen of Italy! Absolutely gobsmacked! I've had to go back and watch the beginning and pause the video multiple times, those shots Kylie, would maje the mist incredible large format still photos ever. They're like master paintings from centuries ago, the colors mezmerizing 😍 If I were you, I'd make a point of setting up the best quality camera I could get my hands on to take photos of this time of day, just as the night turns to day. It would make the most remarkable exibition and large format photography book! I always found the autumn sunsets the most enchanting, but the sunrizes, omg! Get a gate, for sure. Spearheaded tines aren't important as your fence is simple, just get one that's tall, affordable and functional and will look fine with a coat of pompeiian red or a nice green paint that fits with the surroundings and clearly states it's purpose. Of course I love the artistic fretwork with curves and embellishments, but seriously, that's not important. You need the gate sooner rather than later, and a security camera with a bell and display at the house and automated opening from there, and from your keychains so you don't have to go down to open for deliveries or guests or get out of your car to drive in yourself, that's ALL that matters. CCTV at the gate is important. I'd go with lights if you can get solarcharged ones. If not you'll need a camera that records well in darkness too. Those considerations are more important, and placing the electrical cables inside the posts, the entire electrical box well inside of the gates for it to be a deterrent to unwelcome "visitors". Hope Gianfranco is well again! Take care all of you. 💕🍁🍄LOVE/Jo

I went to high school in the 70s. I have a vivid memory of our "Family Living" teacher stopping to look at us intensely and saying, "Never let a baby cry it out." At that age, they're still learning about trust. They can't even speak - all they have is crying to express themselves. Letting them cry it out only teaches them that no one is coming and damages the bond they should have with their caretaker. There's plenty of time later to teach children about patience and deferred gratification. Babyhood isn't that time.

You always have the most beautiful videos. Thank you. May God bless Gianfranco, you and your family ❤️

Kyle, this was the first time in over a week that I cried at the beauty of your video, instead of what's going on in Israel and Gaza. Grazie mille!

I cannot believe that Gianfranco is a year old already! He is such a happy wee fellow. You are blessed. I also cannot believe the people who wander onto your property and then argue about their rights to do so. Unbelievable! You life looks so idyllic. The olive trees and the produce from your garden with which you cook all contribute to this wonderful atmosphere you have created at your home. Bless!

Beautiful video of mother and child welcoming the day, olives being made into oil, and Gianfrancio's christening 🌞🌞

Everything about your channel is beautiful. I am binging everything.

Gianfranco is born into this beautiful lush life, never knowing all the struggles his mama went through to get him here!

What a beautiful domain , it costes a fortune , well done and the furniture every article is luxuous as well congratulations

Congratulations on Gianfranco's baptism. It seems like yesterday that he came into the world. Time sure does pass by quickly God Bless him. 🙏❤️

I had a much smaller house, and indeed, always something breaks and needs some repair. You need handymen, finances, patience. Your home is much bigger, more beautiful, but also needs more attention and effort. Baby such a cutie. All the family is amazing, not talking about the surroundings. Keep it up the good work.

Kilye you are a beautiful and sweet mother. Iam a grandmother now and would never let my kids cry even though I was told otherwise. I love your videos they are so calming ❤️

Kylie I am glad to see how you manage to share your life with Gianfranco in your vlog, while still protecting his identity. That shows such prudent thinking as a mom. I enjoy how you are raising him thoughtfully but not obsessively. Happy Birthday, Little One!

God Bless, GianFranco today and always, especially in his Baptismal Day.. I am Catholic and just came from, The Holy Land Pilgrimage, and was re- Baptized at the, River Jordan ( water over the head)My husband also, incredible experience. We also renewed our Wedding vows at Cana , with our fellow travelers. We returned two weeks ago, Thank God we left before the Middle East war! The Baptismal was beautiful, flowers etc., you both are, incredible!🙏🌹❤️🎉🇺🇸🇮🇹😘

How secure the gate is is far more crucial than any fancy costly designs. I would be petrified to have intruders wandering into my land out of nowhere !

When you do the gate, please please please get a fence for the pool or a sturdy automatic cover. Gian Franco will be hugely mobile soon and pools are draws for wandering kids.

Having the light on the gate post would serve a dual purpose to add light as you approach the gates, and be ascetically pleasing as well. That is if you can run electric to it. 😊

Congratulations, Kylie. Cannot believe your little man will be one year old soon. I can still remember your episode after his birth and you explaining your struggles in the hospital. All worth it, I am sure. He is a sweety pie! ❤ Love, Noddy from South Africa

It would be a very interesting survey to find how many people who believe in 'crying it out' were bottle-fed, and how kind they are in general, how 'survival of the fittest' and self-first, and how many kinder people were breast-fed, nurtured, poured into as a foundation to their life. My intuitive guess is there is a correlation. Keep on investing in your beautiful boy. You are a lovely example of grace and devotion. You can train him up to be independent and industrious as well as secure and nurtured and treasured - layer on layer, stage on stage. Bless you all. 🥰😘😍

Another beautiful video Kylie… My husband Sam & I have opted out of watching 60 minutes on CBS news for the last year and have chosen to watch your video’s while we eat our Sunday dinner on our TV trays! We have loved witnessing your ongoing loving relationship with Guido and becoming a mother!! We watched your earlier tv shows on the Italian channel 5+ years ago and have journeyed with you since then!! Thank you for filling our Sunday evenings with your beautiful Tuscan life! God bless and keep up the breastfeeding… I breast fed my 4 children until they were almost 2 years of age… They are now well adjusted adults aged 46,44,41 & 36!! Wishing you & your family all the best and love from Canada!!

Oh, also you asked about what we’d like to see more of - I really enjoy the countryside and house footage, and I really enjoyed the festival footage. I think more cinematic Italy scenery in general would be great, as well as maybe when you’re in Florence next, maybe a peek in some of your favourite shops?

Kylie Flavell I Love your song, it is so calling out To Love and the Stars Aligning. I like to think and Also feel it's a Love song to Your Child, Gianfranco. Very Moving and Lovely!! Grazie a Te. 🙏🌹💖

In case helpful- My son liked what we call in the US, “busy boards” where we have little latches, pulls, hinges, etc. screwed to a wall or board- it keeps them curious and busy learning how things function and develop fine motor skills.

I never let my babies cry it out. It’s cruel and against a mothers instincts. Well done for natural, normal motherhood! Your baby will grow so fast...my 2 are 19 and 22 now. My daughter a grown woman, my son a strapping 6 ft 5 ins. It seems like yesterday they were babies in my arms. I long for that time again ...but hubby and I have sponsored children abroad. They can be our babies got now. Enjoy every moment Kylie...as time goes do fast with children. Love to you all xx

Wow kylie that was magical , the colours the scenery and your beautiful filming thank you for sharing your precious moments with us .

Congratulations on dear sweet John Francos baptism. May he live in good health with love and kindness always. God bless him.

I love your eye for beauty! Thank you for sharing the Baptism photography. It's such a lovely chapel, and you all decorated it perfectly. I think it is so wise to put in the gate. That way, there is more security and privacy. Also, if someone enters, there is more cause to call authorities if needed to take care of an unwanted intruder. Especially with your home and family being shared on a public platform, one must take precautions. Thank you for keeping John Franco private in face. 😊 He is so adorable, you are a good Mama! ❤

Kylie, Thank you for the generous gift of showing us a slice of life from your world. It is such a blessing to see you and how you take care of your family, work on your home, the lovely meals you have and the love you give to your parents, husband, child and friends. I feel honored to watch life from here in the US all the way over to Italy. Thank you and blessings to you and all your loved ones!

Aww congratulations on Gianfranco’s baptism. What a wonderful & blessed day it was! Thank you for your videos. They bring peace & love. Love watching him grow. Embrace him all you can💖 Thank you for sharing 🤗

What a blessing to have friends and family gather for John Franco's baptism. A solid gate with little frills would help keep prying eyes from seeing your beautiful home for security. Country Villa it may be, but people see it as much more. Get a "range extender" so you can push a button for the gate to open. Security cameras on a phone app would allow you to monitor the property at all times. Also a shotgun is a must! Stay safe and enjoy the little slice of heaven you both have worked hard to create!

Your life is art, Kylie! Not to say it is perfect but the way you look at life is beautiful, artistic, and inspiring. You create peace. Thank you for your hard work!

Congratulations on the Baptism of Gianfranco! Thank you for sharing glimpses of beauty, kindness, love and joy! ❤

Your family must be in thier element with thier precious grandson nothing can ever explain the joy of being a grandparent ❤ love health and happy times always ❤❤❤❤

Follow your instincts when it comes to your child-they are always right. I never left my children to “cry it out”. Babies can’t speak so crying is their way of telling us they need something-whether it’s food, diaper change, or just a snuggle❤️.

Cosleeping is neurologically very beneficial ❤ and so are the oxytocin boosts from breastfeeding. It’s is exhausting, I breast fed both mine until two years… more or less every couple of hours around the clock. But it won’t last forever and the brain and gut benefits are so worth it. ❤

Its so lovely and heartwarming to watch you and your family celebrating and enjoying life... your showing, that you can find joy in every little moment, its only a way of your own perspective... i am 5 months pregnant and watching your video makes me even more excited to meet my little baby! In times of war and bad things happening around the world, theres always something bigger and its in all of us... LOVE! And your video is full of it, thank you so much ❤ all the best to you and your loved ones and warm greetings from germany, Monika

He’s just Precious 😊Angel 👼

What a bit of peace in your corner of the world. Gorgeous.

I thought that your baptism was lovely, especially in this time when so much chaos around the World .

Thank you so much for showing us these moments in Gianfranco's life. Also those first few shots of that sunrise are just stunning!

I would definitely add a steering wheel underneath a window in the playhouse so little imaginations can turn it into a car, or boat or spaceship or airplane 🥰

God Bless you all. Just a beautiful life you’ve created for yourself. ❤ 🫒🍷🪴🍋🍕🇮🇹 He’s is the most precious baby. 🥰

Rising for the sunset with your beautiful son after being breastfed is something you will always cherish and remember. I was surprised to hear the statistics and views on breastfeeding in Italy and letting a child cry to sleep. I am approaching soon the last year of my 60’s. I had four children and nursed all of them until a year of course they were eating food at that point and they really only nursed at bedtime and in the morning and on the occasion where they were hurt or feeling upset. I never let them cry. They were always comforted . They are adults now close in age to you Kylie. They are kind, compassionate, love nature and respect others. I smiled when I saw the clothing ( so sweet ) for Gianfranco’s christening. When my son was baptized my mother had just returned from Italy and brought him the same socks but they were embroidered with a small red flower. His sons wore them for their baptisms along with a christening gown that has been in our family for 75 years . Please install gates, cameras and what ever else you would need to keep you all safe. Thank you for the beauty you create. The world needs beauty.

I am from Spain, ñiving in Germany. My spanish friends went back to work quite soon (4-6 months after having their babies) so they had to feed formula...I myself stayed at Home for three years, but not everyone has this choice

His chubby arms are everything! ❤

Gianfranco in the garden is the absolute picture of cuteness!

Loved seeing Gianfranco helping you in the garden. So precious 💙

I am very happy for you and your baby that you breastfed. The world has just fed so much nonsense to us and our new mothers and have allowed the marching to the beat of everyone else's drum make them believe that they don't have the time or that it's not clean or whatever reason they come up with to rationalize not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is such a natural, beautiful thing that creates such a bond between mommy and baby. It is the healthiest thing, and I emphasize healthiest, for the baby. Health advantages that carry on into their future lives. I commend you, Kylie, for hanging in there and breastfeeding and being an example for so many. Loved this video

Watched this during breakfast today!!! Congratulations on little guy's baptism ✝️🎉🎉🎉🎉

Gate good idea, with a gate, make sure you have enough room for any needed trucks/equipment for future needs.

So precious. Hard to believe he’s almost a year.❤❤

God bless you for soothing both of you by staying close and nursing through the night to heal from the traumatic birth experience you both had. Bravo!

I enjoyed it for 3 years- of pure bliss and a never miserable baby girl. I have no regrets. I'm so very proud of you super mama, this investment in your bebe will always be a jewel - especially for your health, both of you.

God bless Gianfranco!!

I am watching this beautiful video at 1 am here in Northern California. Congratulations on the beautiful baptism of GianFranco. He is growing fast as an adorable little boy. The flowers for the baptism were stunning . I celebrating his first birthday virtually dear Kylie, Guido and family. So proud of you both as you e endured a few challenges along the way but always with a smile when you post and so honest too. All will get done in due time. Sending you all my love and best wishes for a fabulous first year birthday. The little play house will be super fun for GianFranco. Boys like to pull things so maybe attach a bell in the outside the a sturdy pull handle that he can hear the bell ring. A small seat and a cubby hole to hide small toys inside . I love how Guido shows appreciation for you, your love for each other is beautiful to witness. For you gate I’d go for one that is not easy for someone to climb but still attractive to you as a family and affordable. Privacy is everything and you need to feel safe and secure in you home and outside too. Automatic gates may be a pain but worth it in the long run. How rude for people to think they can just walk onto your land. Again thank you for sharing your lives. Your meals always look so delicious.❤❤❤

As to your request for gate options feedback, if the custom gates are within your budget, that would be my choice. They would be more harmonious and suit the serene feel of your property. Matching the existing iron work would be less noticeable as a new addition.

Everything in your life seems to be beautiful. Your energy helps me to stay even. The food from your garden looked so delicious. Gianfranco looks so adorable. His little voice is so sweet. Guido and Gianfranco's interactions are so precious. Greetings and best thoughts from Abruzzo. Katie

best to you

Choose the gate that works well with the other gate and fits into your budget. Such a beautiful film of your beautiful property and events. The flowers at the baptismal ceremony were just gorgeous as well as the music choices. Glad your son is feeling better. 😍😘

Kylie you have the kindest and most creative spirit. Your both wonderful parents. I love all the renovations. Sorry you are having trespassers on the property. I hope you get the gate asap for peace of mind.I have a similar situation of concern but I have a dog. A suggestion for the cubby house is a ramp and hand railing. Also he would love plastic tools and plastic gardening tools, I noticed when he tried to help harvest the peppers, so shadow boxes of the tools painted inside and can be hung up so he learns sorting and organisation skills. Never too early. Dowel could be the hook. .

I always feel so calm and contented watching you cook. Thanks.

When I built a playhouse to my boys I did some fun and crazy things… i had it elevated close to the forrest and made an opening in the floor to escape also lots of jars to collect and hide treasures, paper on the walls to decorate with paint and crayons a place to sleep and of course several doors and windows to open and close…it was fun for a few years.

Congratulations, on your beautiful little boy’s Christening….. he is growing fast, Your property/home is stunning….. I love your videos….. greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍❤️

We have a 12th century castle in our village and one Sunday morning the husband of the countess was shaving in his bathroom when a cyclist poked his head round the door and said, !Oh, I didn't think anyone was living here"! How he ever thought it gave him the. right to walk in, is beyond me!!!!

Beautiful family 🙏💕❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

❤❤❤lovely to see all brave mama it takes one sleepless night to take the energy from you ,may you have recovered from that magical filming Italy is such a beautiful country happy first birthday to John Franco well done to you too and your husband blessing ❤❤❤

So wonderful to see you Kylie! Gianfranco did a great job in the garden!😊 His room is so beautiful and he's getting to be a big boy now. The property is gorgeous! The chapel is so beautiful. Hope you get your gate sooner than later. Blessings for you and your family!❤🙏🥰

Beautiful! God Bless!

After a very long day, nothing could be better than seeing that you have posted a video. This was so soothing and I am glad Gianfranco is now sleeping during the night. As always Kylie, you have provided the perfect mix of family, harvesting food and cooking and thank you so much for the update on the property, although what a frustrating and expensive time. I would say keep it simple for the gates. I actually cannot believe that people have the nerve to walk onto your land and then get annoyed when asked to leave! All updates are appreciated and any recipes with Italian are too!

Im in the Perugia area and I am raising the gates for privacy I do love the Ferro Battuto gates, but I learned to keep it simple you don't want to attract unwanted attention! The average cost with columns is around 7 to 8 thousand euros. It is a lot of work! 😊

Thank you for sharing everything you do .. ❤

Hi Kylie, lovely episode, so happy that Gianfranco was given to God. A family who prays together, stays together - may you come to be as curious about what is in The Holy Bible all the way through as in other forms of religions; it will be life-changing! I cannot wait to see the bathroom and your bedroom when it is completed! So excited about the remodel and I know it is going to be amazing!

What a beautiful baptism. Such a great little helper in the garden

All beautiful as ever, Gianfranco baptism, he shows signs of a true soul of the earth.

Thank you for sharing such beautiful moments with your viewers. Blessings to you and your family.

Kylie I'm reading currently "The body keeps the score" book. And psycologists emphasize, that a a close and safe bond of a baby especially with his own mother, during very early childhood, will help to build a strong protective system in brains, which later on will help a child to adapt to the stressful situations later on in life. So I believe you are doing all the right way ❤️😉

Lovely slice of your very magical life as always❤

That was a wonderful episode. I think the best thing that I enjoyed was your baby digging in the garden with you guys and he’s got dirt on his clothes that was the best.!! God bless you and your family and for sharing with us!!

Just the most beautiful thing to see John franco helping in the garden ❤❤❤

You two are amazing parents and loved your christening celebration appreciating the purity and kindness of young life. Breastfeeding is a gift to give your child’s health, if you can. The Italian statistics surprised me. I felt fortunate to be able to breastfed 12-18 months. A midwife once told me that a study showed some women who tandom breastfeed different aged children, different milk will come through that is best for that aged baby /child for each feed!! Our bodies are incredible. Good luck in finding the perfect & secure gates too!

oh my god those views in the intro 😍

When we needed work done on our ocean-going sailboat, the prices in New York were crazy. We actually paid to put workers up in a motel. They came from Fairhaven Ship Yard in New Bedford, Mass. There are many skilled workers in the South. Maybe this can work for you too!

You can open gates remotely with your mobile phone theses days also, which is very handy.

Wow … your little boy is only a few week away from turning one 🎉. What a year for you all …. Joy … tears … laughter…. life 💙☀️🌈 the olives look amazing … warmest wishes… Denise

I love, love Gianfranco's giggle and laugh! 🥰

Auguri per battesimo! E tutto. It is a relaxing, inspiring break for me to watch your videos. Wonderful slice of heaven on earth that is life here in Toscana. The sunrise moments are my favorites. I will be thinking of you and that gurgling bundle. If I may, hope I am not too late…. I thought about the gate. I’d say definitely put the stone decorative elements on the top of the pillars and a light or two towards the base of each column or just one column. I’m sure there will be some sort of a buzzer so around there should be lit up. I think it would give a sense that the gate has been there since the times when there was not electric at every turn. I don’t know if you have neighbors but sometimes new lights can be an issue. As a resident of Tuscany, the dark is one of my favorite aspects. Keeping ambient light to a minimum is an initiative in various locations around the globe… anyway, I think in the day, the lights on the pillars (unless they are somehow d’epoca, united with the vintage of the gate) will be less beautiful than a stone or sculptural form. Considering what you sometimes find around these abandoned country homes, that Italian man who saw you must have thought he saw an angel or the Madonna! Something from a painting! As Guido says, 1/10001 so yes, he is right to want to protect you! I can 100% relate to the trials, tribulations, financial burden of property ownership behind the glory of your videos, so keep on Kylie! Keep on!

Pure Bliss ❤

If it were me I would make sure there would be potential for camera wiring and lighting for the security pov which is what a gate is about in this day and age. Good luck in getting the best one.

Thank you for including us in your celebration. I love seeing what others are up to. And that pepper dish that you made with the veal, that looked delicious! xoxo

Lovely video. Enjoy the beauty of parenthood, the beautiful boy and the setting you have created to raise him in. May you all live in peace, calm and health for all your lives. Best wishes.