Doula: Exersaucer
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How Much Do You Hold Your "Young" Babies?
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on January 24, 2011
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Ok moms, this question might sound dumb, but I'm exhausted! My baby is 4.5 months old, and I feel like I can never put him down for more then 5 minutes at a time. I ho...
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- I baby wear for this reason. In house and out of it. That way I have hands free and can still get him to nap. I use a mobi wrap like thing (I made my own out of bat...
- I hold my son constantly, co-sleep, or more accurately he sleeps and I sit awake cause I hate having him in my bed, it scares me to death, and I wear him often. That ...
- 4.5 months is young for the "let them scream, they'll get over it" philosophy. You really should invest in a baby wearing device. I had a Moby and I loved it. It t...
8 Month Old Very Clingy and Still Wakes Every 1-2 Hours All Night Every Night!
Asked by F.G. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2008
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*** New info first!***
I posted the following request just about 36 hours ago and already I have had so many replies. You are all wonderful.
I had so many diffe...
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- Yep...you've made the mommy discovery, and why I don't listen to any "expert" who doesn't have kids, or even some of the male experts that do. Babies don't understand...
- Hey! I had the same problem, the pediatrician gave me the same advice. I wouldn't try it for a long time because I kept hearing all of those people that think lettin...
- I would kind of "kill her with kindness." In my experience babies/children sometimes sense that you are pulling away from them and want to get more space for yourself...
He Wont Let Me Put Him Down
Asked by S.C. from Albuquerque
on July 11, 2007
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My son is 5 months old and screams anytime he is put down. I have let him cry for up to 30 min, but he just consistently gets louder, redder, and very distraught, and...
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- Have you tried a swing, or even a walker or exersaucer? That way he could be in the same room with you and maybe that would help? If not you may want to try one of the...
- This can feel like quite the situation to tackle, can't it? I notice this is your first babe and he's only five months - you're doing a fantastic job to make yourself...
- hi, S.! welcome! my little guy (now 16 months) had similar issues! he just like the comfort of being held. i read and really liked the advice for getting my chil...
Baby Registry & Mommy-to-Be Group
Asked by A.D. from Boise
on March 14, 2008
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I wrote in a few days ago and am completely delighted at the response you all gave me, and am wondering if you could all help me again. I'm pregnant with my first chil...
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- A great way to get to know other moms in your position is by taking a childbirth education class. Not only will you get valuable information to prepare you for birth ...
- Since I too am a first time mommy to be, I am not going to be too much help with your first question. However, I might have an answer to your 2nd question. For the p...
- Welcome to Boise! The whole registry thing is so tricky. There are thousands of products in various price ranges. It's a fine line between wanting the best and wa...
Twins...Help!
Asked by M.P. from San Diego
on January 29, 2008
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I just found out I am carrying twins. Neither my husband or myself have them in our family, so this is a huge shocker. If any one has any great advice for the pregnanc...
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- I know it can be shocking at first but it is definitely doable. I have a 2 year old son and 2 1/2 month old twin girls right now. It went from being easy to being hard...
- Look into hiring a postpartum doula. There are ones who specialize in multiples and can help you with juggling them, as well as breastfeeding them both if that is wha...
- I have twin girls (4 months old) and a three year old son. The hardest part is the three year old! We are very fortunate to have very good little girls. They are br...
Need Help W/exercise!
Asked by H.O. from Abilene
on December 8, 2006
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I am starting to get frustrated w/the fact that I can't seem to find time to workout at all. I need to lose between 15-20lbs and that kind of seems impossible right n...
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- I have a two year old and a 10 month old. I fit in my excercises in, in the morning before everyone wakes up. I run about a mile, (you have to work up to it with int...
- H., You should understand that a mommy should take care of herself in order to be the best mommy you can be. Find time somehwere somehow to get a little exercise ...
- H. Not sure what kind of work out you are wanting to do, but the way that I manage to fit it into my schedule is by using the child care center at the gym. I go to ...
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.
Your Favorite or Most Useful Baby Gift
Asked by L.Z. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2007
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I have several friends and relatives who are due in the next few months and am looking for some meaningful and/or really helpful baby gifts. It seems like everyone ga...
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- I asked for a time capsule for my babies. At my children's baptism I had everyone write a letter and something else like a current picture or that years baseball team ...
- Ditto the responses so far. My favorite gift that I gots TONS of use out of was a thick homemade quilt. It doesn't have to be anything fancy if you don't have a lot of...
- One of the greatest gift we got was a sound activated music and light gadget, it attaches right on to the crib and when the baby cries the light goes on and it plays m...
4 Month Old Having Trouble with Tummy Time
Asked by A.B. from Columbia
on July 7, 2008
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My beautiful little girl HATES tummy time. So much so that all she does is cry. I have brought many different tummy time pads, from the surf one to the jungle one, to ...
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- Have you tried a sling? Slings are supposed to work the same muscles as tummy time, and in some ways are better, because as you walk, she has to readjust and is movin...
- My daughter didn't like tummy time either. Have her lay on her tummy while she lays on top of you. That usually worked. Good luck. V.
- I second the advice about getting on the floor with her, my almost 5 moth old was the same way but is much better now even though he's not exactly a fan of tummy time....
Baby Carriers
Asked by A.H. from Kansas City
on May 7, 2008
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Has anyone every used the carrier called the "Moby Wrap?" How about the Peanut Shell? Baby Bjorn? Tell me what you love or hate about some carriers. Not super int...
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- I love my baby Bjorn carrier. When the baby is small you can carry in the front or later on you can switch it to the back. It does get awfully warm for the baby though...
- I really like my Moby wrap. It's so lightweight and easy to learn how to tie around. My daughter really likes it because some of the holds she can look out at everythi...
- I use a one-piece sling made by my friend Kerry who is the owner of the business, eieiobaby gear. It is wonderful, both for baby and your back! It also works for bot...
