Baby Swings: Ergo
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Sleep and the Ergo
Asked by M.H. from Honolulu
on January 20, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I have a question for those of you out there who are doing parent-directed feeding and using the Ergo sling (or any other carrier). My baby daughter i...
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- My daughter pretty much grew up in slings and the Ergo has by far been her favorite. I did use the infant insert till she was 4 months old. She loved napping in it, ...
- M., My very close friend has done 'Parent Directed Parenting, and shared with me yesterday that she does not use any kind of sling to wear her child. So, your post ...
- I don't know if this will be helpful, but I was completely taken by surprise how much my girl slept the first two weeks of life. I remember thinking something was wron...
Feedback About the Ergo Infant Carrier
Asked by T.D. from Boston
on October 29, 2008
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I'm curious if anyone has used the Ergo Infant Carrier and what you thought of it. My son is almost 6 months old and, of course, loves to be carried all the time. But ...
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- I think the ergo is very comfortable and you can wear it front or back. I just went on a hike with my almost 3 yr old and carried him part of the way in the ergo. Alth...
- Hi T., The Ergo carrier is an awesome system. It is so comfortable to wear. I've had a lot of back problems sine being pregnant with my daughter and I've been able ...
- I have the ergo and I love it! It is worth the cost...esp. if you are going to have more than one child...it will last. It has lasted through all my three boys and I...
Which baby carrier is best for me?
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on September 13, 2008
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I am having my 3rd child in a couple of months and am wondering if I should get a new baby carrier. With my other two kids I used the Bjorn for occasional outings but...
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- When my 13 month old was new, she LIVED in the Ergo. We got the infant insert, and I wore it most of the day. It was the only place she would sleep during the day, and...
- Hi C. - I have 3 children and definitely loved the bjorn again for the third. Especially since she like to walk all the time. The sling got more in the way for me....
- As others had writeen, I didn't like the bjorn. I love my sling and have a wrap as well. My No Jo sling & it came with a video so I learned step by step. Sorry yours d...
Spoiled Baby
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on March 17, 2011
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I heard. I heard. There is no such baby. But my granddaughter is 3 months old and cannot be held by anyone but Mom. Not even Dad.
My son's mom will be babysitting fo...
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- Um...the baby is 3 months old. You're being a little bit ridiculous. Sounds like the baby's mom is doing an awesome job. You'll just have to deal with the fact th...
- I've worked with babies for years and love to say "food spoils. Babies can't be spoiled." Mama is everything to your granddaughter. She is food, comfort, womb (stil...
- I'm one of those Moms who didn't listen when everybody told me to put the baby down and let him cry a little.. (now he's 18 months) I was told by everyone... and would...
Baby Carrier
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on September 25, 2010
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What type of baby carrier do you recommend? I am looking for something I can carry baby around in at home while doing housework, tending to the other kids, etc, and a...
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- Baby Bjorns are actually not very good for baby. If you look at them, the baby kind of hangs from their crotch which is bad for their hips. The Moby wrap is very...
- I absolutely hated the baby bjorn! I also really didn't like my baby's arms and legs so exposed and "floppy". I ended up just using a piece of material my mom brough...
- I second the Moby Wrap...best piece of baby stuff I bought and used the longest! Takes a day or two to get it wrapped right but it was smooth sailing and easy to care ...
Fussy Baby
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on August 27, 2011
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what is the best thing you did or bought to calm a fussy baby with reflux my poor son is 4 weeks old and just can not self soothe without a bottle in his mouth and I j...
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- A moby wrap can help with that! Also, I wonder if he has dairy allergies, have you tried soy formula? Also, direct his finger to his mouth. My children didn't like pac...
- mine was the same way at 4 weeks. Mom came to my rescue...she showed me what she did for all 5 of us kids. She took the babys temp in the butt and gentley wiggled the ...
- Has he actually been, diagnosed with Reflux? Babies, even in the womb.... suckle their fingers. It is instinctual. He needs to be comforted. They are used to...
Is My Baby Bored?
Asked by C.S. from Eugene
on April 8, 2008
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My 7 month old baby boy doesn't sit still. His attention span is quite short. He plays with his toys, but usually not more than 5 - 10 minutes at a time. He likes to b...
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- Your son is perfectly normal. At 7 months old, we can't expect our babies to focus on an activity for an hour or more at a time. Their attention will continue to be sh...
- It sounds to me like you have a very bright young man. Have you stared to teach him sign language yet? This might be something to help you with communicating with hi...
- bring baby into the kitchen or where ever you are working and sit him in the highchair so that he can see what you are doing and talk him though all of your steps. "th...
Fussy Baby
Asked by N.P. from Syracuse
on January 26, 2009
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I have a 4 month old son, Milo, my first. He is a fussy baby, who always wants me to hold him and carry him around. I had to quit my job because he couldn't be taken c...
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- Try switching his formula.My boy is 2 months and fussy too.Since i switched him to a hypoallergenic formula 2 weeks ago, he's gotten better.Sleeps more too.
- My 5 month old is such a fussy baby too! I totally know your fear of leaving him w/ a stranger. I was so scared they'd get so frustrated (like me) but they would hurt ...
- Attention is the keyword here. If he's gotten a custom to being held a lot. This is what he want's now. Try placing him in a play pen with his favorite toys for a f...
Colic Baby
Asked by B.W. from Mansfield
on October 18, 2010
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I have a month old baby boy and am dealing with colic! My other 2 kids did not have this so this is all new to me. Help! I've tried to calm him down by running the w...
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- I layed my son on his belly across my legs and swayed him back and forward. He also had a little reflux so my doctor had me place a small wedge under the crib mattres...
- Hi B., Breast milk doesn't normally cause colic but when breastfeeding can't be done, then you have to "punt." Formulas have many added ingredients, any one of whic...
- There are so many reasons for colic - it's hard. Soy is not always easy to digest as some folks don't tolerate it. Could try another formula. Our saving grace was N...
Cooking with Baby
Asked by J.R. from Portland
on August 6, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions for cooking while caring for an infant. I have a HotSling that my daughter is in a lot of the day. I like the closeness of the sling but ...
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- My baby was the same way and I had the same issue. I bought a highchair that reclines. I put it on the tallest height setting, recline it all the way and put it near m...
- At that age, we would put my daughter in the swing and turn it so she could see us in the kitchen, but she was away from any splatter. As she got older but couldn't ye...
- There are backpacks for small infants. You could keep her on your back. Some children like to cling and suddenly at eight or nine months of age are busy exploring th...
