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Plugged Duct Stress and Dehydration?
Asked by K.H. from Charleston
on December 30, 2010
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I just came home after being at my mothers for Christmas with a knot under my armpit and I was told that it was a plugged milk duct. Anyway it has gone down I was jus...
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- There was probably stress and her eating habits may have changed a bit, plus yours changed. I have never heard of a duct developing from carrying a baby, and definite...
- It may have been because you were nursing in a similar, if not same, position most of the time she was in the sling. One thing (besides staying hydrated and breastfee...
- I did with my son (I used an Ergo too - LOVE IT) but that wasn't what caused my plugged duct - not sure what did but it went away with some serious nursing on his part...
Refuses All Formula
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2009
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8 mo. old baby girl allergic to soy and dairy (causes mild to moderate rashes). Recently stopped breastfeeding per doctor's direction, switched to hypoallergenic/amin...
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- I'm not sure what the reasoning is behind the doc directing you to stop breast feeding, but am a little curious about that. So often I hear of doctors doing things li...
- Hi D., My daughter is on neocate too and when she doesn't want it, I mix it with oatmeal. Usually it works for her. Also I put more formula when she refuses to eat,...
- I went through much of the same thing - did not breastfeed and baby did not take formula. But my baby had sever acid reflux, so what I did was rock him to sleep with ...
Air Travel Tips W/ Infant
Asked by D.E. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2008
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I need airplane travel advice…my husband will be on the plane 5 hours (not including checking in) with my 3 1/2 month baby whom I am nursing. We will be sitting in ...
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- Hi, D., I am the mother of two babies, one 19 months old, the other 5 months old. I have flown with the elder baby ten times, all with my elder child on my lap and...
- It's much easier to travel with a baby that you think. Call the airline and ask if they have a place to hang in a portable basinet (provided by the airline). Contine...
- I have a two year old and a two month old. We started traveling with our daughter, now two, when she was three months old. The thing that I suggest if you don't have o...
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 9, 2010
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So I'm sitting here drinking a delicious cup of coffee and I'm remembering when I was pregnant and that someone told me that you cannot drink coffee or eat chocolate w...
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- Many practitioners recommend limiting caffeine to about two servings a day. Some studies have shown a link between high caffeine consumption (6+ servings a day) and m...
- I do not think there is anything wrong with 1-2 cups of coffee/day , the same goes for the occasional glass of wine , you are right you cannot deprive yourself of ever...
- I write for a pregnancy health column and wrote about coffee and pregnancy: http://www.examiner.com/x-29454-Pregnancy-Health-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Pregnancy-Health-101...
Not Sleeping Well After Short Stay in the Hospital
Asked by C.K. from Stockton
on July 29, 2008
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My 17-month old baby-girl spent 5-hours in the ER hooked up to IVs because she was dehydrated after throwing up for three hours due to a virus. Ever since then she has...
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- Your daughters traumatic experience is over. You have to believe that and convey it with your steadiness: not with guilt or fear or empathy. Matter of factly. Th...
- Hi C.: She is just scared remembering what happened. She will eventually get back to normal. All you can do is be there to reassure her that she is alright. My litt...
- One thing that can help a little one get thru a stressful time, is increased physical contact with you during the day. The easiest way I know of to do this is to use a...
Transatlantic Flight with a 5 Month Old, Help?!
Asked by D.L. from Stationed Overseas
on December 20, 2010
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I have a 5 month old son and we are going home to the States to visit in the upcoming months. I have a few questions:
Does he need to be eating during take off/landin...
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- Buy him a seat. That way he is in his car seat which will be more comfortable for him and YOU! I just went on a five hour flight with my 15 month old. We held her...
- For seating on the plane, www.seatguru.com Is GREAT to pick your plane seats... we have used it and even travel agents use it and the airlines. It is great. Ju...
- How I miss having a child I could nurse while flying. It was such a nice comfort, distraction and sleep aid. I'll be honest, there were moments that I had no qualms ...
6 Month Old Not Wanting Bottle
Asked by T.M. from Miami
on September 27, 2008
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Hi. I have a 6 month old baby, who in the last two weeks or so has not really wanted his bottle. For example, he has only had two bottles today, and it is 6:45 p.m! I...
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- Hey T., I went through this w/my daughter. She was 10mos. old @ the time. I took her to her Dr. and the doc said to just give her regular milk and supplement w/iron ...
- Hi T., He is more than likely teething. I have three boys: a four year old, a two year old and a 6 1/2 month old....although my 6 month old has yet to even take a b...
- I agree with some of the others. Try a sippy cup. Sounds like he's realized that food tastes good.
What Stroller to Take on a Disney Vacation?? Any Other Tips?
Asked by A.M. from Philadelphia
on May 1, 2010
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Hello!
We are going on a family vacation soon with 2 kids --ages 4 years and 6 months. Wondering what stroller I should bring? I have a single mcclaren umbrella, a ...
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- If you can take any kind of double stroller I would definately recommend it. A four yr old will have alot of walking to do. Use which ever one is light weight and wasy...
- my vote is for the sit and stand. We took one when my kids were really young and it worked out great. I do love the Disney rental strollers for a little older kids t...
- The double stroller with storage and the best shade.
Breastfeeding on Plane
Asked by L. from Mobile
on July 21, 2010
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Hi all,
I'll be traveling with my infant soon and was wondering if you had advice about feeding her on the plane.
Thanks!
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- Go for it. I nurse in public frequently and have never met someone who was offended. There are lots of great cover ups you can use, if you want. I recommend one t...
- I had planned on nursing during take off and landing, but my son slept:) I nursed him really good before we boarded and then put him in his carseat ont he plane. I g...
- Whenever you walk on a plane with an infant, it feels like people get tense thinking that they might have a fussy baby to travel with, and you never know if it just ma...
Spoiled Baby
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on March 17, 2011
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I heard. I heard. There is no such baby. But my granddaughter is 3 months old and cannot be held by anyone but Mom. Not even Dad.
My son's mom will be babysitting fo...
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- Um...the baby is 3 months old. You're being a little bit ridiculous. Sounds like the baby's mom is doing an awesome job. You'll just have to deal with the fact th...
- I've worked with babies for years and love to say "food spoils. Babies can't be spoiled." Mama is everything to your granddaughter. She is food, comfort, womb (stil...
- I'm one of those Moms who didn't listen when everybody told me to put the baby down and let him cry a little.. (now he's 18 months) I was told by everyone... and would...
