Bassinet: Infant, SwaddleMe
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Help !!!Sleeping in a Bassinet
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on March 18, 2008
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hey everyone my little girl in 2 1/2 weeks old and she will not sleep in her bassinet at night. she is sound a sleep when we try and put her in but as soon as she is a...
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- Hi K.- My son was a terrible sleeper in the beginning. We went out and bought the Fisher Price Baby Popason swing. It is the Cradle swing with all the padding. They ca...
- The key is that she should not be put in the bassinet SOUND asleep. What happens with your natural sleep rhythms is that you naturally open your eyes every so often i...
- My son did the same exact thing...he would be fast asleep and the minute I moved him he would wake right up and scream. I switched him to a moses basket. I would lay...
My 1-Week Old Doesn't Sleep Well in Her Bassinet-any Advice?
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on November 16, 2006
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Hi to all moms!
My 1-week old girl started sleeping very badly in her bassinet (which is in our bedroom)about 3 days ago. She grunts, whimpers and cries in her sleep,...
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- Hi J., I'll add my vote for swaddling your little sweetie. Both of my kids responded very well to it and, in fact, didn't sleep well if they weren't swaddled. We ...
- J., Get the Amazing Miracle Blanket! www.babycenter.com. Rush it overnight if you have to...it's worth every penny! Sleep is just around the corner for all of you...
- I agree that swaddling is the way to go. I used with my two kiddos miracle blanket and it was a saver for us! Here is the website: http://www.miracleblanket.com/ ...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
What Do You Really Need for an Infant?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on January 9, 2011
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So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many ...
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- I don't know if this is very commonly known. It's been a long time since my babies were little. However, one thing I absolutely adored were diaper liners. I used cl...
- Best stuff: miracle blanket for swaddling, sleepsacks (depending on the season), we LOVED the bouncy seat (got me my showers) and the swing was very useful. Baby bjorn...
- I loved using the book Baby Bargains as a resource when I have my 1st child. It's a sort of consumer reports for baby items... but also tells you stuff that you need, ...
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 -...
Very Restless Infant
Asked by A.B. from Philadelphia
on May 13, 2008
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Hello all. I have a seven week old son who is extremely restless when it comes to going to sleep and staying asleep. He is very happy-go-lucky when he is not tired. ...
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- My 2 boys were hard to get to go to sleep up until about 7 months old and I would just put them in their swing and that would always work.
- There are baby swings,they help rock the baby to sleep. Is he having a bottle before he goes to sleep so his tummy is full? Another thing i tried is using the saucer v...
- Wear him in a sling during the day.
New Baby on the Way... What Do I Need?
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2008
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I am due in May and am getting ready to start stocking my house with stuff for baby. We have an eight year old son but I feel that it has been so long since I have don...
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- A few of my favorite things: Boppy Nose Aspirator Humidifier Diaper Depot Diaper Duck (with refillable poop bags) travel diaper changer with pockets for diaper...
- Hi M.. Just some thoughts...buy a few sets of crib sheets (you'll have to change them frequently if the baby spits up). I think having a lot of onesies is also impo...
- M. I know how you feel. My son is 13 years older than my 3 month old daughter. I had no clue of what I needed for a baby. I looked at targets website for items to see...
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
Baby Product Must Haves?
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
Just want to know what baby products you all though was something that you couldnt have lived without. I am having son nuber 2 in nov and just want to see wha...
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- A ton of burp rags, boppy pillow (with extra covers), original desitin, hylands teething tablets, and since my little one was so busy and active, a jumperoo!
- Spring for the Boon high chair. It goes up and down like the chair at the hairdresser and it's on wheels. Hands down the best baby thing we bought! I could do comme...
- Bobby pillow, hooter hider, sleep lamb sound machine for the crib.
Help! Baby WONT Sleep
Asked by K.G. from Pittsburgh
on June 9, 2011
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My daughter is now about 6 weeks old. Within the last week, she has stopped going back to sleep after eating at night. She will only sleep if i'm holding her. Even if ...
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- I recommend the book Babywise. It worked very well for our DD.
- Check out happiest baby on the block...obviously you aren't going to read the book right now, but there are youtube videos that show the 5 s's Swaddle, suck, side-lyin...
- As everyone else has said, she's way to young for CIO. The point now is not to get her to sleep, but to get you some sleep. This is what we did: my husband or mom to...
