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Crib Mattress and Changing Pads
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 6, 2009
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I am trying to decide which Crib Mattress to get and Changing pad. We have a changing table and I was still thinking of getting the pad that curves up on all sides. ...
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- Sounds like you're on the right track....I had a contour changing pad (they can't roll off) and the firmest mattress I could get (my mom bought it). I made changing pa...
- serta extra firm is what i used for my girls as far as the changing pad i don't recall what one i used it was flat if that helps
- I bought the cheapest mattress they had, for my 2nd child. Because I had an expensive one in the other room for my 1st baby. I ended up having 2 cribs because they w...
Need Help with How to Lie down to Breast Feed So I Can Get Some Sleep!
Asked by J.G. from Phoenix
on February 23, 2009
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I read Natalie's quesion about her baby breastfeeding through the night and there were some great answers. My baby is 7 months old and is also waking frequently since...
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- I'm not sure in what way you're trying it, but here's what I've done. Baby's head on my arm so it's propped up and baby on his side. Mommy on her side, pillow under ...
- I learned to angle the baby so that the baby's feet rest on my abdomen. We are more or less in a Y shape. Roll onto your side and let the breast fall where it may, an...
- Hi J., Here are my tips for nursing laying on your side, with large breasts, me too... 1. Practice first, lying tummy to tummy, when baby is not too tired. 2. ...
How to Switch from Formula to Whole Milk?
Asked by N.Y. from Chicago
on January 15, 2009
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My almost 12 month old is eating regular foods pretty well; however, she is also still taking almost 30 oz of formula per day (5 bottles: 6 oz at wake up, 4 oz mid mo...
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- I did the next step formula for a while, but then it just got too expensive...not that organic milk is cheap these days, but I found she didn't have a problem when I w...
- Yes, you can switch them right after their first b-day, there is a reason and they finally build their enzymes at 11m and 3wks. She may not like the taste and you can...
- We just switched to the next step formula for about a month and she only got 2 sippies of that per day, the rest was whole milk. But on the advice of our Ped, he told ...
3 Month Old Only Sleeps Well on Tummy
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on March 27, 2009
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Let me begin by saying that I'm well aware of all the reasons my son should sleep on his back. The last thing I want to do is resort to him sleeping on his tummy. Howe...
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- Hi there. My son is now 2 1/2 and also slept on his tummy. He would not sleep any other way. I had no choice. The only thing I can say is that you don't have too ...
- Hi A.- I did let my son sleep on his tummy...he was a little older, probably more in the 4-6 month range. I had a lot of reassurance from my mom, gran and other friend...
- Let me begin by telling you I am a 41 year old mom and I got married right out of high school and had two baby's and back then sleeping on tummys was ok. I have since...
How Do You Protect Mattress Where the Children Have Been Sleeping Without Diape
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on July 1, 2010
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how do you protect mattress where the children have been sleeping without diapers
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- waterproof mattress cover is definitely the way to go. It goes over the entire mattress just like a sheet. Pads are great, but if your little one moves around at all...
- Mor Furniture has the best waterproof mattress pads, I don't think anything could leak through them. They are better than any of the waterproof pads I have purchased e...
- We got a pad from a medical supply store (designed for adult incontinence), works great but as others mentioned it can slip around. Hard to remember to check it all th...
Napping
Asked by L.C. from Athens
on June 18, 2008
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My 2 month old is not taking naps during the day very well. He is so tired! I will get him to sleep and lay him down...within 10 minutes he is awake again! I don't ...
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- Hello, I also have a new born,12 wks as of Friday. This is my 2nd child and this one just started taking 1 1/2hr naps. When the get started on cereal @ 4 mths is when ...
- A friend of mine is having a similar problem. This is going to sound crazy but she found tha tit worked very well. She started putting her diaper changing pad that y...
- My son is 13 months old now but it was really hard to train him to take naps in his crib at 2 months old. My husband and I felt like 8 weeks was the hardest age and w...
Underweight 10.5 Mo Old
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on April 11, 2010
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My son has always been small (5 lb 13 oz at birth) but in the last two and a half months he has only gained 3 ozs and nothing in height. He's now completely fallen off...
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- Anytime there is an abnormality with the heart function, it needs to be thoroughly evaluated by the experts as soon as possible. Lots of people have heart murmurs ...
- I would take him and have it checked out but don't start panicking to early. My daughter has a heart murmur we took her to a pediatric cardiologist (by recommendation ...
- I had a heart murmur when I was born - so did all my sisters, but it went away. Mine has not returned. Generally if he looks and acts healthy, he probably is. The grow...
9 Mos. Old W/ Croup
Asked by K.B. from Sioux City
on December 7, 2009
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Last Wed. night my lil guy was making a strange noise when he was breathing, raspy...it scared me. Daddy took him to the ped. while I was at work on Thurs and she said...
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- Croup sounds A LOT scarier than it is. It really is just a part of common childhood colds. In fact, a friend of mine just had laryngitis and she was told that that is...
- You have already gotten sme good advice. My son, now 3, got croup quite regularly at that age. He was put on Steroids once and they did help. We saw no side affect ...
- A few of my kids have had croup. The best thing you can do when he is coughing is to expose him to cold air...really cold. Now that it's winter, take him outside for...
Sleep Advice
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on December 21, 2008
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I am so frustrated and need some advice! My baby girl is 16 months old. She used be be a GREAT sleeper! (Always slept thru the night, took 2 - 3 hour naps...) Now,...
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- Could this be a growth/change thing? You didn't say how long it's been going on. You also didn't say what her sleeping arrangement is, but when you said "my bed" I t...
- Put her in her crib not your bed. It's kind of like having a brownie sundae sitting in front of you and telling you not to eat it. SHe's way old enough to let her cry ...
- Hi K., I am a Sleep Consultant and Parenting Coach. Yes, your daughter needs to learn to self-soothe or your situation will only get worse. I can help you. Please v...
Infant Seats/swings
Asked by K.S. from Houston
on March 1, 2009
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Hi All,
I am wondering if I need an infant seat, swing, or bouncer. Which ones and which kind?
Thanks!!
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- Every baby is different and likes different things, but this is what worked for me and my kids. The swing was essential as I was active durring my pregnancy and once t...
- If you have a 2-story house, just a swing probably won't be enough. We had the swing downstairs. But we also had a Fisher Price reclining bouncy seat (that vibrates ...
- I used all three at different time and stages. My daughter did also with my grandson.
