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Help with Acid Reflux
Asked by Y.A. from Chicago
on April 24, 2009
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I'm pretty sure my 6-week-old has acid reflux (I've read up on it, talked to other moms, and her symptoms are indicative of this). It started just this week. I've be...
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- We had the same problem. I found that giving them some probiotics for babies really helped. I found them at Whole Foods. I think the brand was Natren. Good luck! ...
- It's hard to distinguish between a high need baby, a colicky baby and acid reflux. My son was finally diagnosed with acid reflux at 4 months. He would start crying aro...
- I feel for you! Our 2nd had serious reflux and it was hard. Both our kids had reflux, but our 1st basically spit up a lot and preferred to sleep in his bouncy chair ...
New Born Public Transportation in New York City.
Asked by M.S. from New York
on April 16, 2008
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I don't have a car and will have to rely on public transportation (bus, taxi, subway)to transport with my new born baby due in August. What is the best gear to buy? ...
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- Graco seems the best to me tho I could not convince my dtr. She bought a completely not user friendly STOKKE. Heavy, big and a menace on the subway.
- I second getting a good carrier. If you decide you want a stroller option, the infant car seat with snap and the carseat frame that it can snap into to convert to a s...
- I suggest staying away from the travel system sets, specially in the NY area. They are bulky. I think an infant car seat and a snap on shell (can't remember the name) ...
Reflux
Asked by K.G. from Atlanta
on July 28, 2007
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My daughter was born 5 weeks early. she is now 5 month old(or 4 months developmentally). At 2 months, she was referred to a GI specialist for blood in her stool. At t...
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- My little man had reflux too and I thought we would never get beyond the constant spitting up...I tried keeping him vertical after each feeding, but more times than no...
- have you tried the doctor brown bottles? i think they are amazing in preventing spit up in babies....good luck!
- Firstly, solids make reflux worse, because they stay in the stomach longer. Second, remember that your baby has sleep requirements. She shouldn't be awake more than ...
How Early Do You Take Your Newborn Out of the House?
Asked by C.D. from Austin
on December 17, 2011
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Asking because I'm about to pop w/ baby #3. Mother-in-law would like for me to make it to church with the new baby for Christmas Eve Mass...what if she is only 3-4 d...
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- Are YOU going to want to go out of the house after she's only 3-4 days old? MIL is crazy if she thinks you or baby are going to be up physically let alone emotionally...
- My advice is make no commitment....I think it all depends on how you feel. You may be exhausted and may need to just stay home. Good luck, DH
- I guess the answer would depend on where you're taking her. If you were just going to be with family, I would say, "go for it!" But mass is a different story. That'...
HELP! In the PICU Need Your support...and Advice on How to Stay Sane?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on January 11, 2010
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I won't go though all the details, but DS is 3 mos old and in the pediatric intensive care unit with RSV and bronchiolitis. I am so stressed. I am trying to convince...
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- Dear Mom- First of all...you are 'guilty' of NOTHING! Except maybe being a good mom...as your son is EXACTLY where he needs to be. I agree with nicole...PICU can...
- You are stronger than you think!! Stay in the moment and focus on your son getting better because that is what is going to happen! Take care of you, so you can be ...
- My son had RSV during his first year but he never had it so bad he landed in the hospital. No, it is not your fault and do not blame yourself. Resting when you can i...
My 3 Month Old Cries All Day Long
Asked by J.J. from Los Angeles
on June 24, 2010
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I'm so frustrated. I'm even jealous of mom's of colic babies because they only cry in the evening. She cries all day long, not a hurt cry, just and irritated, frustrat...
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- I know how you feel. My opinion is that your baby is very tired. She can not make longer naps because she is exhausted... Try SWADDLING, it help edwith my 2 babys ( I...
- Hi J.: That's coincidental because my daughter, Jacki was collic 12 hours a day and it was during the day. Jacki is now 26 and I joined this group to learn some new ...
- My son was the same way. He seemed like he was bored and had to be in constant motion. I used to carry him around in the baby bjorn carrier. He seemed entertained by t...
Potty Traing Woes
Asked by L.M. from Fort Smith
on April 15, 2008
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Help! My 2 1/2, (she'll be 3 in August) will NOT potty train. I've tried everything, rewards, pull-ups, regular underwear, and nothing works. She is very strong-willed...
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- Have you tried to ask her what she finds scary about the potty? Not sure which ones you're using, but we have used the baby bjorn little potty as well as the seat wit...
- If possible, I'd just let her wait until she feels more ready while being as encouraging as possible. She sounds like she just isn't ready, but that she will be ready...
- She has most likely reverted to diapers becaus of the new baby. That is not unusual. My grandson's doctor told us not worry until her is 3. He lets us know some times ...
Spitting up a LOT!!
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on December 18, 2007
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I have a beautiful 3 1/2 month old. I have been exclusively breastfeeding her since day one. She has been fine, found a few foods that made her fussy and cut them ou...
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- I had the same problem with my daughter - here's what changed it for us - and it stopped almost immediately! Give her some chamomile tea with a pinch of brown sugar! m...
- S., I don't know if you have found the answer you needed yet or not; so let me suggest that you go the the website for the La Leche Leg. there are 5 answers to the...
- First,I have a 7 1/2 year daughter old and a 15 1/2 year old son, so I have some experience. At 3 1/2 months old your baby shouldn't really be eating food. Try waiti...
Napping/crying
Asked by J.M. from Dover
on October 28, 2008
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I appreciate everyone's words of wisdom. Thank you so much!! Let me explain a little more about my daughters unwillingness to nap. Again, she is 3 months old. She ...
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- how are you putting it to bed try these things. if you think it is accid reflux. get a very stiff pillow and put it under the head end of the matress this shoul...
- Some babies simply won't "cry it out." I've read that most kids, when they cry, produce seratonin, which relaxes them and puts them to sleep, hence crying themselves ...
- Hi Jaime, 2 of my 4 kids were "high demand" babies. They need constant physical closeness and would never sleep on their own in a crib at that age. Letting her cry ...
How Soon Is Too Soon to Take a Newborn Out?
Asked by J.R. from Janesville-Beloit
on October 27, 2009
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I am wondering what is the average in taking a newborn out around people? I believe I waited atleast 2-3 weeks, and there were no flu concerns then. My daughter is bei...
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- I just asked this question last week to my doctor. My baby is due in mid December and everyone think's he'll make his appearance to all of them at the Christmas and Ch...
- I've had 2 preemies, and I've taken then both out immediately with caution. We went to church, shopping you name it.
- Both my babies were out an about at birth for the most part. My daughter (six years now) went to the mall with me on the way home from the hospital to get nursing top...
