Activities & Programs: Toddler, Exersaucer
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How to Stimulate a 6 Month Old- Need Activities
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2008
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Hi, I am lucky to be a new stay at home mother for my gorgeous 6 month old son. Howwever, I am starting to come to a point where I don't know exactly how to best fill...
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- Don't pressure yourself by thinking that you HAVE TO entertain his every waking moment. When he gets older, and more mobile and a toddler, still, don't feel pressured....
- Try moving the blanket outside on the grass, in a shaded area. Take some toys, too. A change of scenery works wonders. If your baby can sit up, put him next to a dr...
- He is not too your for the park!!! A toddler park with an infant swing would be great. Get into any club you can! Google your city for Mommy clubs and see if you ha...
Help! My Nine Month Old Has Become a Little Crazy Person!!!!
Asked by L.A. from Boston
on April 11, 2009
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Hi everyone,
I am wondering if any other mom's had issues with their babies seeming to change personalities over night. My daughter was the most mild manored, easy g...
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- I agree with others that it's normal, most likely - I work for Early Intervention and we see kids do this all the time. It could just be that she's ready to crawl ment...
- She is becoming a toddler. A year ago the same thing happened with my son and I thought toddlerhood would wait until he started walking. I started reading more about...
- I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone... my younger son also made a drastic change recently. He is just 9 months old and wants to be held constantly, m...
Road Tripping and Camping with a 5 1/2 Month Old - Advice??
Asked by E.J. from Seattle
on July 15, 2008
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At the end of August my dad has arranged a camping trip for my entire family (12 adults and 5 kids all under 5)and although I am excited to see everyone I am nervous a...
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- E., I have traveled with my daughter from day one and camped a number of times. It's fun! Just do what ever works for you. Your baby will have a blast as long as you ...
- We have been camping since our kids were babies, we even went to Alaska and went camping last year when my son was 6 months old. It went just great, just be sure to ...
- How exciting! I would probally drive during the day, and make stops every couple hours to walk the baby and let him not be free for a few minutes! He will probally sl...
What to Take for My Son on Vacation!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on April 25, 2006
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My fiance and I will have our first vacation trip in late August with our son Eli. He will be 1 year and 2 months by then. He has developement delays so i don't even k...
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- we are also traveling for the first time with our daughter (8 months old) to florida in about a month. i called the place where we are staying to ask about renting so...
- Just take the basics when you travel. When you get to your destination then you can buy the extras (diapers, wipes, baby food, etc.). Take some "new" toys (start now...
- I would start by talking to the hotel/resort where you'll be staying. Most hotels offer cribs to rent to put in the room with you. If you are flying and he'll be in ...
It's Been 10 Months and I Can't Lose the Baby Weight!
Asked by K.J. from New York
on April 16, 2008
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Hello,
I'm a new member to Mama Source and am looking for suggestions regarding losing the baby weight. I have a 10 month old daughter that I absolutely adore. I went...
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- Hey, check this out, used by The Biggest Loser Star Heather Hansen after she had to quit because of her pregnancy. There is a new weight loss revolution that us SA...
- My daughter just turned three and I am just now starting to lose the baby weight! Like you said, It's hard to find the time to exercise! I have never had a consisten...
- Hi K. J, I had the same problem when I had given birth to my son. It seems we strive very hard to lose the weight right out of the gate and then "life" sets in and it...
Studying with a Baby
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on April 4, 2010
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Hi, I have an 8 month old and recently went back to school. I am taking 3 classes and thought that would be fine. I have found that it is almost impossible to study du...
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- Ok not to be a B****y mom but, Sarah B!!!!!!!!! Did you not read the question?? ALL OF IT?? But yes is it very difficult to study and be a mom. I'm currently taking ...
- Maybe try to get him in some kind of childcare on campus. We put my son into daycare for 10 hrs a week--and it was absolutely amazing what I could get accomplished in...
- When I needed to do this, I left the house a couple of evenings a week when my husband was home - if you have a husband, then leave him in charge of baby and get out t...
Spittin up Still!!
Asked by H.R. from St. Louis
on November 9, 2006
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Hello all!!
My daughter is 4months old now. We have been working with her and her spitting up. The doctor put her on zantac which really doesnt seem to make any d...
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- My son has acid reflux and he is six months old. He was on Zantac, but it didn't work. My son now is on prevacid two times a day and it is working very well. If anythi...
- My daughter did that too and so did my twin nephews. They put all of them on soy based milk. Which help my daughter, but the twins still had problems. They continue...
- WHEN MY SON WAS DOING THAT MY DOCTOR TOLD ME TO TRY SOY FORMULA FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND IT WORKED WELL. IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH NOT DIGESTING THINGS WELL. THE SOY...
Girls Camp: Am I Pushing It?
Asked by K.R. from Grand Junction
on January 24, 2009
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I've been asked to go to a week long girls camp this summer, my daughter will be 11mos and breastfeeding. Is it too early to be away from her that long? Grandma agreed...
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- The very fact that you're wondering about this future situation suggests to me you're not comfortable with the idea of leaving your baby. Personally, I wouldn't be, e...
- you never know with this age how they will respond. my sister in law left her 1 yr old with her parents for a week while she went out of the country. she'd weaned he...
- Of course you should go and do something for yourself! She'll have no recollection of it after it's all said and done. My oldest son was 6 months old when my M. and ...
My Little Girl Will Not Stop Whining
Asked by K.A. from Minneapolis
on April 16, 2007
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My little girl is now 6 1/2 months old. She is healthy. She is not a good sleeper. She is a great eater. She is only happy when being held.
At her 4 month visit, I...
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- I feel for you K.. First, check with your doctor about your symptoms. Second, work out a schedule with your husband for night wakings. My husband I would alternat...
- I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Just remember that it will get better with time. My first thought was to ask if your daughter was in daycare when you used to ...
- Sorry I don't have much advice, but I can comiserate... my daughter is the same age and does the exact same thing!! My older daughter was nothing like this and it's d...
Camping....
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2007
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I have a question for everyone. My husband and I are planing a camping trip the end of Sepember with our son, Lincoln. This will be the babys first camping trip (out...
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- After camping with our niece for the first time when she was 6 mo. old, taking her to the BWC on a canoe trip- It was my experience with her that she was very entertai...
- My family and I just went camping this past weekend. My son is 2, and I also had a niece that is 9 months and a 7 month old nephew there too. We put down a huge tarp a...
- Being out in nature is so amazing for children that as far as daytime goes, toys usually aren't needed. However if he stays up while it is getting dark, then it is di...
