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Transitioning Baby to Crib
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2009
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I have a 4.5 month old who currently sleeps in a co-sleeper in my bedroom. So far I really love the set up. He is still eating twice a night and it is so easy for me t...
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- Hi L.. I will tell you my experience which is pretty recent as I have a 4 months old baby. I know that here in US is pretty common to let the baby sleep in the par...
- starting with naps is a great idea. That's what we did and it worked. Also - spend some quality awake time gently playing in his room. No loud noisy toys. You want hi...
- Hi L., My daughter is 7 months old now and has been sleeping in her own room since she was 5 months without a problem. I spent a month transitioning her, mostly...
Thinking of a Homebirth
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on April 30, 2007
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Our first baby was breech, and that's the only reason I had to have a c-section. I REALLY hope I don't ever have to go through that again. Not that I didn't recover w...
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- I have 2 boys (3 and 18 months). Both were breach, so both were c-sectioned. I had a midwife for the first and loved it...wanted to have one for the second, but it w...
- If you really consider having a home birth, you are truly the bravest woman I have ever heard of! Give me a hospital and some drugs! Sorry I didn't have advise, but ...
- I don't mean to be negative, but the last person I knew who used Homefirst had massive problems during the delivery such that she was rushed, by ambulance, to the near...
Looking for New Ideas to Get My Toddler to Sleep on Her Bed.
Asked by Y.T. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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I am a working mom of a 27 month old girl. I have been having trouble putting my baby to sleep in her own bed. When she an infant she did fine sleeping in her crib, ...
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- Hi Y., Maybe try putting her bed in your room for a while. That way she can see you. Then move it once she's used to it. Good Luck, Patty
- Wow! Reading this was like I thought I wrote it and forgot. I am having the same problem with my 4yr old daughter. She slept in her crib with NO problem. She then ...
- Mine was a little bit older - so I don't know how it compares. My daughter did NOT want to come out of her crib, and she was over 3 when we coaxed her out of it. Afte...
From Cradle to Crib
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on June 16, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 months old on June 19th and I still have her in a cradle next to my bed. Last night was the first night she slept all the way through the night, ...
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- Having your baby sleep on her back is the best way to prevent SIDS. Realistically, unless you are listening for her breathing all night, her sleeping next to you won'...
- It is safe to sleep in the crib as it is the cradle. Always have your baby sleep on there back as you know. Our sons room was upstairs and we were down. He never sl...
- My son was sleeping through the night at 7 weeks so we decided to try the crib. We have had no problems at all - he doesn't even cry when we put him in there - he goe...
I Feel Disgusting
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on April 9, 2008
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I had my last baby 7 months ago. I am 5'4" and weigh 145 pounds! I am mushy and feel absolutely disgusted about how I look and feel so sad. My husband says how beau...
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- S., Good news is, what you are feeling is so normal and so many of us have been there! First off at 5'4" 145lbs, you aren't doing too bad so don't beat yourself up...
- Oh S., I just wanted to send you a note of encouragement! I had my daughter 15 months ago and still don't feel great about my body!! :) :) So know that you are not alo...
- I completely understand where you are coming from. It's no fun. I'm sure you are beautiful as your husband says. I know it's all perspective, but really, 145 at 5'4...
Crib Mattress Recommendation Needed
Asked by A.J. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2007
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I have heard so much about foam mattresses verses coil for cribs, which is better? I have read the coil are "safer" for SIDS prevention but are so heavy they're really...
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- To prevent SIDS you need to buy a chemical free mattress. I'd recommend going to http://ecobaby.com/ for more info. There is an Australian research study that shows ...
- Because regular mattresses can be so toxic I recommend going to www.lifekind.com and getting a natural latex organic mattress. Mold, mildew and dust mite resistant. I...
- Check out this site. http://moonlightslumber.com/starlight_support.cfm I have one for my son. They're probably the best mattresses out there. All foam, flame r...
Crib Vs. Bassinet
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on July 2, 2010
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We are buying items for our first child who is on the way soon :). I am looking at all the things to buy, and was wondering about a crib vs . bassinet. I know bassine...
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- We used only a crib with both of our kids. We formula fed (please no bashing), so there was no advantage to having a bassinet. We had to get up anyway and walking 10 f...
- I agree that the bassinet is a waste of money too. With my first we only used the crib and #2 we started in the bassinet. It was nice having the bassinet so close to m...
- If you buy a bassinet I HIGHLY recommend you purchase one that has a LIGHTED UP MOBILE! (Ours is Kolcraft.) Our kids LOVED it. It would put them to sleep all the ti...
Mean Girls
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on February 7, 2011
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Hi Moms! My daughter is 6 years old and in first grade in public school. She's always loved school, and still does. But she has mentioned some things about girls in...
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- Our elementary school was written about in the newspaper for the anti-bullying program. I think the girls are much kinder to each other than in my memory of girlhood s...
- I'm so sorry. Girls can be so mean! I would have a conversation with her about true frienship, and that anyone who uses their "frienship" as a threat to be taken away ...
- I've got a second grade boy and you're right--that doesn't happen with boys. They very easily figure out the pecking order and go about their lives. Girls though--ve...
Bullying...To Hit Back or Not
Asked by K.O. from Washington DC
on May 31, 2007
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Hello everyone!!
Here is my issue; I have a fourth grader who has been bullied all year long by the same child. I have been to school on numerous occasions talking to...
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- I truely feel for you in this situation.The schools are absolutely NO help when this problem occurs.To them it is a he said she said situation,when in fact IF they pai...
- Dear Kristen, My response may not be PC, but I think your son needs to clock the guy once and for all. It may be all that is needed to let the bully and others know...
- Hello K.! I am so sorry your son is having to deal with that. Unfortunately your school has not adopted the programs regarding bullying that some have. My childrens...
Sleeping Thru the Night
Asked by A.T. from Norfolk
on February 20, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have a 9 month old daughter who will only sleep thru the night maybe 2 or 3 nights of the week. I have triied things from giving her a bath to feeding ...
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- Hi A., I'm a mom of 4. My first son cried like that & I caved every time. On the second child more out of need, I became firmer with the nighttime routine & listene...
- I was right there with you. My Mom said the same thing as your doctor. I couldn't believer her, so I bought a $12 book on children's sleep problems. The book said t...
- Hi, I have to agree with the last response. I do daycare and have known moms that have let their children cry it out, and others who just couldn't. I am a mom of 3 and...
