Babysitting the Grand Kids: Infant
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My Granddaughter
Asked by V.S. from Washington DC
on July 20, 2011
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Please Help! I have received a letter from the state of marylandfrederick county ss. It is called a Family Involvement for my 22 month old grandchild. i am a nervous w...
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- You don't know for sure what the 'boyfriend's sister' is like (is the boyfriend the father of your grandchild? -if so, it may be a close call as to who gets the child ...
- The Family Involvement Meeting is absolutely about custody. If you had custody of your granddaughter while your daughter was incarcerated bring the court papers rega...
- Sorry, I don't have the information you need, but just wanted to let you know you and your little granddaughter are in my prayers. Blessings...
Grandma Really Wants to Babysit: We're Not Ready
Asked by P.M. from Chicago
on June 17, 2009
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Hi Mom's;
I have a wonderful 7 1/2 mo. old that has never had a babysitter. She gets a lot of socialization we take her out to activities and to see people, play gr...
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- It is a personal choice when you will be comfortable. And no it's not mandatory to get time away. Those are decisions you must make. For years we didn't have regula...
- This is kind of a different response to your post, just bear with me. When I read your post, you & your husband's decision on no babysitters until your baby is one, is...
- I agree with some of the other posts. You and your hubby really need to get out for a little while without the baby!! Trust me it's good for people to take a break onc...
Does Anyone Pay Grandma to Babysit?
Asked by A.N. from Appleton
on May 10, 2007
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Hi just wondering if anyone has there mom or dad watch there kids and if they pay them, i have a 5 year old son and my husband has been working a little later lately s...
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- Hi, We have are grandma watch are son and it is the best he has more one one time and gets to go out and do things with her and be around others we pay her and I thi...
- I think there are a couple of ways to look at this... IF you were using your mom as full time care, then yes I think even though she is grandma...she should be paid...
- Pay her whatever you can afford. Maybe she needs the money - and doesn't want a plant. Maybe she feels that she is providing a service to you and she should be c...
My Baby Going to Funeral of an Infant???
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on July 24, 2010
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We need help here. On Wednesday night my SIL who was carrying twins lost the baby boy. She was induced Thursday and the baby girl is doing well. There will be a funera...
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- My husband and I discussed this. We both agree that because this is a funeral of a BABY/CHILD that this may open up some nightmare thoughts for your son. He is old eno...
- I wouldn't recommend bringing him. He's too young to understand what's going on and would probably be upset, scared and/or confused by the service and all the emotions...
- I have take my son to a funeral at around that age but we ended up outside the church for most of it. I'd say leave your son home. In my situation it was an older re...
Infant Constipation
Asked by S.M. from Greensboro
on April 4, 2008
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I have a 15 week old precious daughter who seems to me to be constipated. I nurse her only once in the morning and pump breastmilk and feed her a bottle during the da...
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- You can try sugar & water. Also, lay her on her belly & massage gently just above her bottom & just below her back in a circular motion. I had read that in one of th...
- Hi S. My 6 mth old had the same problems. You really should not do Kayro because it is like honey and can have botulizm (spelling?) in it. You can do miralx, my doc...
- she does not sound constipated. she just has her own bowel pattern, as does everyone. as long as she is not uncomfortable, and when she does have a bm it is soft, she ...
Is 92 Years Old Too Old to Babysit?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on April 5, 2011
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My husband has plans on Thursday to take our older boys into the city for a charity sporting event. He will be leaving at 1:30 PM and won't be back until later in the ...
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- I feel like there is no difference of when you're in a bind or the situation now, because it would be considered in a bind. If you feel she is healthy then go for it! ...
- The reason I think you are all over the top is because this mom is assuming. It is only a few hours, her child is "laid back." If Great Grand cannot do it she will...
- Totally agree with you! At 92? It's amazing and great she is living independantly and that she is able to watch your kiddos in a bind for short periods of time, but if...
Home Child Care
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on February 21, 2011
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Hello Mommas:
I have been speaking with a couple who is expecting their first child in May. They would like me to care for their newborn while they both work full ti...
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- Hi there! I know when you figure the hourly rate is seems low. I charge about $175 for full time care. And yes, it does depend on your area. Always do the resear...
- I'm in Silicon Valley (everything's expensive here) and pay $70/day for an in-home day care. My toddler is one of 4 children there. She provides food, snacks and bed...
- when my baby was born I paid 125/week. I found out this was pretty low when our daycare lady moved and the one we go to now is 175/week. We're currently looking at a c...
My Grandson
Asked by J.H. from Daytona Beach
on July 31, 2010
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My beautiful grandson turned two in May, but is still not speaking, he was tested for hearing and failed tests, so had tubes put in, he has went to a few speech therap...
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- I was in the same circumstance 3 years ago with my son. Yes, the A word is scary but the earlier you start treatment the better the outcome. There is so much assistanc...
- Keep up with the speech therapy classes. Keep the tv OFF. Television is like static noise for developing brains and can actually inhibit the brains ability to retain i...
- My grandson has similar issues tho he passed the hearing test. I urge you to encourage your daughter to have him evaluated by a developmental pediatrician to be sure ...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
Overly Needy Infant?
Asked by A.V. from New York
on December 8, 2008
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I have a beautiful 4-month old boy and while he is relatively easy to soothe and calm down, he becomes intolerably fussy within 2 minutes of being put down anywhere. I...
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- A., LOL You did the same thing I did with my 4th child, he is spoiled. I walked around with him at my chest in the Snuggly. Finally I had to start putting him down or...
- Hello, You got a lot of advice about this. My favorite book was The Baby Whisperer by Tracey Hogg, very easy non-judgemental reading. Although it may be too soon f...
- My son is the exact same way...The Dr. said he could be getting ready to teethe. But I do feel your anguish, I have days of migranes from this!!!! I don't think it's b...
