Aches & Pains: Exersaucer
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Exersaucer for 6 Month Old
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on February 4, 2010
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Did you buy an exersaucer for your baby? I keep hearing how great they are but they're not cheap and so far I haven't had luck finding one on Craigslist. I don't want...
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- totally worth it!. I would even bring it out in the backyard (when it was nice) and do yard work while they played. It also helps build muscles in the legs. I have e...
- I also loved our excersaucer! Both my boys started in there at 4 months. Once my first son played in the excersaucer, that was the first time my husband & I were able ...
- Try the jumperoo! My 5 month old loves his, he jumps/bounces in that thing for 40 minutes straight, has a bottle and passes out for his afternoon nap. It's amazing! ...
Exersaucer: to Use or Not to Use?
Asked by S.Q. from Chicago
on April 23, 2009
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I am researching this topic for work and I would like to know the following. I am a pediatric PT, if that helps. But, please feel free to share your thoughts, uncensor...
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- 1) We used an Exersaucer for both boys. 2) I can't recall exactly when we started. Maybe 5 months or so. Both boys loved it but lost interest at about 10 months, ...
- 1. Do you/did you use a device like an Exercauser or a Johnny Jump-Up with your child? I had an "around we go entertainer" 2. At what age did you start using this...
- Hi S., I am also a pediatric PT and I love that you posed these questions. I have always struggled w/the exosaucer and giving parents guidelines. While I do believ...
Back to Bed Causes Need for Helmets for Infants
Asked by A.H. from Atlanta
on May 7, 2008
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Has anyone had their child's doctor tell them that since we are all afraid of SIDS, that we have to put the child on their back when sleeping? Well it's causing a fla...
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- I hope I'm not out of line by saying this, but this has got to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen posted! A flat head? Please... I have 3 beautiful childre...
- Sorry but with all 4 of my kids I out them on their belly to sleep. If you look at research the problem with the stomach is that the babies were put on a plastic cover...
- If she isn't rolling over yet, you can place a rolled up blanket under her back on one side to tilt her a little. You can switch sides each time you lay her down. I wa...
Help!!!
Asked by S.S. from Miami
on August 21, 2006
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My son, Nathanael, has been extremely clingy for the past two weeks. I mean, before, I could wash dishes and cook dinner and him not make a peep, then he will fuss be...
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- My husband left to go work out of town when our daughter was 4mos, so I know how you feel, trying to do everything yourself. We couldn't use the carriers. I tried th...
- It is ok that your son cries sometimes. You cant get stressed or freak out-they will feed off your emotions....have him where YOU(he does not nec have to see you) can ...
- My daughter went through that too, and even now at 11 months some days are better than others. Every one says it will pass, they'll get over it, and so on. Let's put i...
Baby Startling Himself Awake and Can't Fall Back Asleep
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on December 22, 2008
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Hello,
I'm really struggling with the fact that my son keeps startling himself awake when I put him down. I'm shooting for an earlier bedtime b/c it seems like that'...
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- I see that you tried swaddling, but did you try it with a kiddapotamus(spelling)? I tried swaddling my daughter with just blankets and she wiggled her way out of them....
- I would really recommend "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child." I have three children and used this approach with all of them. Happily, I am the envy of other parents f...
- A couple of things that worked with me... 1) Warm the bed first. I'd take a heating pad and warm up the bed (including blanket) some so that my daughter would tran...
Help! I Have a Child That Wants Be Held All All the Time.
Asked by T. from Phoenix
on March 4, 2008
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I have a 6 months old son that wants to be held all the time. Until about 2 weeks ago when he contracted the stomach flu and was held pretty much all day for 3 days st...
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- T.- This is very normal for them to want to be held after a sickness. Especially the flu. When they get sick like that it actually can scare them and they want to be ...
- I have four children, and all but one went through that. Of all the baby carriers I've used, I recently found an "Ergo Carrier." Wish I found it earlier. I can carr...
- Try to swaddle him. If you have a swing it may help due to the rocking. If that does not work, have soothing music such as jazz or classical next to him along with one...
Help with Colicky Baby
Asked by K.D. from Chicago
on September 18, 2009
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Hey Moms,
You guys always have the most creative ideas so I thought I'd ask for some help. My daughter is 4 weeks old and suffering from colic and has been since sh...
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- K.-Put her on probiotics and a good one for baby is florababy (florajen products). This is natural and her system is probably low on good bacteria. T.
- K., I feel your pain!! My 2nd daughter, Marianne, was colicky for 6 months!!! I thought I was going to pull my hair out and go screaming into the night. It was AWF...
- There are so many responses I didn't read all but I recommend the book "The Happiest Baby on The Block" by Dr Harvey Karp. You can find it at amazon http://www.amazon...
New Mom - Seeking Advice
Asked by V.S. from Charlotte
on February 22, 2008
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I have a 5-month old baby girl and for the past three weeks she has been real clingy to me. Everytime I put her down, she'd cry and when I pick her up and hold her, sh...
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- Hi V., Congrats on being a new Mom! Babies are very sensitive and can be spooked by things we are not aware of. I feel it's best to trust her experience and hold he...
- I used my stroller. I would put him in it and take in every room I was in & if he fussed then rock it a little & he was fine. However I never picked him up everytime...
- I work from home and keep my 4-month old daughter as well. I have experienced some of the same issues. I have found that if I need to get things done having her in t...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
Need Help with Newborn
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on September 10, 2007
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Hi! I have 2 issues that I need help with. First, my newborn daughter cries after eating. Sometimes during. I had her on Nestle Goodstart and 2 days ago I switched...
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- It gets easier... I have a 21 month old and a 3month old. the first week with 2 kids was reallyhard... then it got easier,,, and easier.. It was wonderful when the bab...
- Since the baby is having trouble with formula, is there anyway you can get her to breastfeed? She's only a few weeks old; it's not too late. http://www.llli.org/NB...
- "Wear" your baby! There are all sorts of really cool carriers for babies now. The one I wish was around when my kiddos were babies looks like a really really long pi...
