Activities & Programs: Infant, Summer Infant
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Summer Infant Advice Needed
Asked by M.L. from Des Moines
on May 14, 2007
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I know babies like to be swaddled and I know they can’t regulate their temperatures right away, but won’t a summer baby (due 6-20-07) get too hot if swaddled too t...
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- I had ALL summer babies. One, if you are using air conditioning, you can "swaddle-a-way" because the house will be too cool for the baby. If you do not use ac (I've be...
- HI M., I have both winter baby and summer baby. I also faced the same concern only I am from tn and it is alot hotter there then here. By baby did just fine. Most o...
- M., I had a summer baby, and worried about the same thing. I used a receiving blanket to swaddle him, but made sure he just had a onesie on underneath. That seeme...
How to Create a Peaceful Transition from Bath to Changing Table
Asked by C.G. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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My son is 13 months old. Whenever he gets out of the tub (kitchen sink) he freaks out. I realize it is b/c he loves it, but I have been told that 5 minutes at his ag...
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- I give my daughter a bath, then put on a fresh diaper, lotion, her pjs and then give her her bedtime bottle. She started flipping out after the tub and I realized tha...
- Why only 5 minutes for a bath? If he loves it don't you think it would be a fun time for him to stay in longer. I don't think there really is a set time limit on baths...
- sorry i had to laugh when i read your question...memories of my 2 girls. that said, yes give him a longer bath w/toys. can you get a baby tub? or he is old enough to ...
Sleeping in Crib
Asked by K.D. from Sacramento
on February 17, 2008
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I am having issues putting my 4 month old in his own crib to sleep. I think because I my own insecurities (with the issues we have had in the past in conceiving) I am...
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- it is perfectly find to have your baby in your room with you. 4 months old is still very young and if it helps you sleep at night knowing he's there next to you, then ...
- mother of two kids, just to think , why does he have to be in the crib. at 4mth there is nothing wrong with the child being in a bassenet close to mom. after all, he ...
- I am on my third baby and it hasn't gotten any easier to put them to sleep in another room. Hudson is our first boy! He is 5 months old. I am a strong advocate for kid...
Moving to Crib....
Asked by C.D. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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Okay Mom's out there...need some help. I have a 4 month old little girl that sleeps like a dream! She is down by 8 and wakes up at 5 to nurse and then goes back to sl...
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- I had my son in a moses basket, until he outgrew it at 3 months old... then we put him in the crib, which was in our bedroom. My son transitioned fine. I know ther...
- Hi Cristina 1st of all congratulations on having such a wonderful sleeper! My son is 9 months and still wakes up 2-3 times a night As far as your question I don't...
- Is the crib near your bed? If not use a baby monitor. You will sleep light enough to hear her I am sure. What lucky children to have such a nice mommy.
