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Twin Stuff
Asked by H.K. from Rochester
on April 29, 2007
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We just found out that my sister in law is having twins!yay! My question is is there anything that moms of multiples have found that they really could have used that t...
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- I used thrift stores when I was pregnant, Salvation Army or Rescue Mission. Also the clearance racks in men's departments,and plus size women' departments and stores. ...
- I have twin 4 year old boys and I have to say the best thing I used was vibrating bouncy seats for each child. My husband worked night and bouncing them to sleep was t...
- The absolute best thing I that I could recommend is a "Baby Tracker". It's supposed to be a routine tracker between the parent and a babysitter/caregiver, but we used...
Advice? Baby List
Asked by J.K. from Fayetteville
on April 17, 2012
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What were some things that you jay couldn't live without when you had a baby? Different brands, different must haves?
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- We ONLY used Pampers brand diapers. The swaddlers especially are so great for the newborns. As far as the larger baby items, we used one of those pack 'n' plays wi...
- Carseat/stroller combo makes it easier to attach carseat to stroller when needed with a newbie & makes it more comfy for them. Pack N Play that has an on board changi...
- A must for my son: -a floor fan- I had a colicy baby... -a binky-until he was 11 months -pampers sensitive baby wipes -pampers swaddlers diapers- great for boys -...
Seeking Help on Getting 6Mo. Old Enough Water
Asked by K.K. from Omaha
on February 20, 2008
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I have a six month old daughter who has never been too interested in drinking from a bottle. I'm able to get her to drink 20-25 oz of formula a day (which the doc say...
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- hi K.! I have two daughters now 10 and 9, but I started them on water at about 6 mon. and they loved it. they were six mon. in the summer and it started that every t...
- Maybe just give her a sippy cup of just water. Does she like to stand in an entertainment center and play? Or sit in her high chair and play? Where ever she plays a...
- It sounds like you have a good plan of trying to add some liquid at her other feedings. A few other suggestions would be if she is getting infant cereal, mix some ...
Help! My Son Doesn't Sleep or Eat
Asked by L.S. from Seattle
on December 2, 2008
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Hello,
I am desparate for some fresh advice.
My 15 month-old son doesn't eat or sleep. Here's the rundown:
Since birth he hasn't slept more than 4-5 hours at a tim...
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- L.- It sounds like you are very committed to helping your son be successful. I would support the previous poster's suggestion to check out OHSU. Specifically the O...
- HI L., I dont' have any advice but wanted to send you hugs and positive thoughts your way. You are a wonderful, nurturing, caring mother and you are doing a fantas...
- Oh wow, I can only empathize with you and tell you that it will get better. Our son was much the same regarding sleeping and suddenly around 16 months, he started slee...
Advice Needed PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on March 15, 2009
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I have a few concerns that I would love some advice on... My son Grant will be six months old on April 1st. He was on breastmilk for the first four months and then w...
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- You can't spoil a baby. Could be a milk allergy. Or my son was similar and it turns out that he has sensory integration issues, which I think was what caused a lot...
- Colicky babies typically have a milk allergy, if you ate a lot of dairy, that may be the reason. Dairy molecules are larger and harder to digest for infants. I would...
- I also went on the milk-free diet and it helped. But as Amanda said it is in EVERYTHING! You know those rositissere chickens you get at the store? They inject them ...
2 Yr Old Son
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on May 20, 2008
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I am 5m pregs and freaking out. My 2 yr old still has a pacifier, only when going to bed or freak out moment, and still takes a bottle to drink milk b4 nap/bed. will n...
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- lol, take a BIG breath! and then pick one thing. In 4 months, chances are that your son is going to revert back a little anyway because of the stress of the new baby...
- K., I cant help with the potty training because both of my boys where very hard to potty train. They just didnt want to do it at all. My oldest son was 2 1/2 when my s...
- Hi K., For potty training, you must begin by introducing the concept of using the toilet instead of the pull up for elimination. I'm sure your 2 yr old is talking ...
