Death of a Pet: Exersaucer
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Help! My 3 1/2 Year Old Can't Sleep and Keeps Waking Us up All Night Every Night
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on September 9, 2011
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My 3 1/2 year old can't sleep and/or can't stay asleep and keeps waking us up all night. He goes to bed just fine with our very regular bed time routine. We make him...
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- My daughter is a little younger than your son (turns three in October) and she has always slept very well in her own bed. But the last six months or so she will someti...
- are you making sure he is not hungry before he goes to bed. we went through something like this with all the kids. started giving them a bowl of cereal or oatmeal a...
- baby gate in front of his door?
Double Strollers/how Much Do You Really Use Them?
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on May 18, 2010
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I am due with another baby in september, and my youngest son is almost 2. I bought a double stroller from target, and have been really been trying to decide how necess...
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- Since you're not due till September, I'd personally return the one you have and watch yard sales or second-hand shops for one. You may find more at the end of the summ...
- I have 2 boys - almost 2 and 5 months. The only time I use the double stroller is for walks around the neighborhood when I am alone. If hubby is home we put the baby...
- My daughters are 18 months apart (now ages 13 & 15). Money was tight when they were little. I remember we were going to a flea market, and had to stop at Wal-Mart on...
How Do You Get Anything Done with an 8 Month Old?
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on November 2, 2010
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I'm a single mom and my baby is now crawling, and pulling herself up on absolutely everything. Which is great, except when I need to actually get something done like t...
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- I remember those days like it was yesterday and my son just turned 2 a few days ago. I was home alone for several months at a time when my husband had to travel for wo...
- I ran into that same problem as a single mom. My solutions were to purchase take out (I know, not the best) or to place her in a carrier and carry her on my back until...
- We have a large open area for the living/dining room. We rearranged the furniture so that we could use a large board to section off our office area. The high chair is ...
Getting 6 Month Old to Attach to a Lovey
Asked by E.C. from Los Angeles
on June 12, 2008
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I have a 6 month old little girl that has a pretty severe case of seperation anxiety, and I'd like to help her to become attached to a lovey, to comfort her when I can...
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- If she hasn't chosen anything yet, find something brightly colored that maked noise (my daughter's had a soft rattling sound) and get several of them. The bright color...
- I don't know about getting them to attach to blankets and such.. the only thing that works with my 10 month old baby boy (the newest love of my life) is to give him th...
- I would stick to one particular thing. Bring it everywhere you go. Especially when you are feeding and most of all when sleeping. The she'll get used to seeing this on...
Older Mom Thinking About Having a Second Child
Asked by S.M. from New York
on June 20, 2008
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I am going to be 37 next month and already have a 15 month old beautiful son. My husband is a 11 years older than me and I am really wrestling with the question of if...
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- if you didn't have any pregnancy issues with your first pregnancy, then definitely do it. I have 2 friends and sister in law who just now (last month) had their 2nd & ...
- I had my 3rd when I was 38 and a friend of mine had her 3rd at 40! If you want another child then go for it because if you don't you might regret it later on.
- Hi there!! I had my first at 35 and my second last year at 37. So right now, I'm the proud mommy of an almost 4 year old (he'll be 4 on 7/1 and I'll be 39 on 7/15!!) a...
Sleep Training Not Working
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on December 24, 2008
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Hello-
I am wondering if anyone else has had/is having trouble sleep training their infant. My son is 5 months old and we have been trying the Weissbluth cry it ou...
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- Do you think maybe he has reflux? Maybe it's not that he can't "get" the sleep thing, but that he's just uncomfortable? I have no idea, but I'm just throwing somethi...
- Hi K., we started sleep training at 6months. I tied the weissbluth too, but felt it was to harsh too. So with my peditricians help, we came up with our own...I let h...
- I havent read all your responses, but with my little one it took finding a "wooby". She didnt suck her thumb, want a passifier or have a favorite blankie. When we bega...
Swaddling and Stimulation Questions
Asked by T.A. from Columbus
on February 13, 2008
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My son is 11 weeks old, but was born 18 days early. My husband and I have been using the soothing methods from Happiest Baby on the Block to get him to sleep. He's a s...
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- Have you tried a 'Swaddle Me'? They're made by JJ Cole, you can get them @ Babies R' Us or Toys R' Us. I used one for both of my babies & they LOVED it. My daughter...
- With my boys I didn't start to enforce cry it out until 3-4 months. We did have a Flutterbye Musical Projector that attaches to the crib and it worked GREAT!! AND wh...
- The real question is how is he supposed to learn to self-sooth when he's so young all he knows is that when he's sad, scared, tired, etc...that mom is there for him? ...
My 14 Y/o Is Pregnant.
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on February 5, 2011
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Hi Mamas.
I don't want this to get long but I could use some advice from anyone who's got experience with teen pregnancy.
Please don't comment if it's only to judge ...
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- Kudos to you. The shower will not hurt anything, you're right she doesn't need to have a sad, shameful pregnancy in any way. The only thing you will have to be caref...
- you are doing a great job...Please read it all, i know its long! let me tell you something, your support will make ALL the difference.... I got pregnant before i...
- it;s so sad that you asked for people not to be judgemental and that;s just what they did!!! I have never been in this situation but i like momma L's suggestion. You ...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
Am I Spoiling My Baby??
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on February 16, 2009
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I am a first time mom to a beautiful 5 week old daughter. My husband and I were told by our pediatrician that we should let her cry so we don't spoil her. I was alwa...
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- Dear J., enjoy your baby, you are doing everything right. You cannot spoil a child by giving them too much attention. Baby cryes because it is helpless and needs you f...
- At 5 weeks I think not. The doctor has to be careful because I think that babies and children no matter how young, are always learning. With that said, what are you te...
- Hi J.- Congratulations on your little miracle! You are not spoiling you baby nor can you especially at this age! Babies are not spoiled they do get used to being held...
