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Evening Feeding Out of Control......
Asked by J.B. from Orlando
on February 7, 2008
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So I am about to lose it...My daughter Emma is almost 2 months old, we have started maintaining a routine for a couple of weeks now. However she is about to drive me ...
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- I also think you should ask the doctor about reflux. Here's a good article about it: http://www.infantrefluxdisease.com/silent-reflux.php It also may be that your...
- Hi J.! Don't give up! I know it's difficult right now, but it will get better! I have 4 children and I was fortunate to breastfeed all of them for at least 12 month...
- Sometimes babies need to suck on something to calm them down, not needing to eat, you don't want to over feed her. Try a pacifier, she may suck and calm down and go t...
Help! Screaming Baby! What to Eat When Nursing?
Asked by K.S. from Norfolk
on October 6, 2008
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I'm dyin' here!
My six-week-old is on Zantac for reflux, but she still cries...and cries and cries. For up to an hour and a half (usually right after I feed her.) ...
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- My daughter was colicly and had reflux as an infant. Our doctor told us not to lay her flat int he crib but to have it raised slightly. You can do this several ways:...
- Chamomile tea was the only thing that worked for my newborn. It naturally soothes the tummy and helps them be calm to sleep better. ~L.
- Hello, If you pump breast mils and give it to your baby in a bottle try adding 1-2 teaspoons of Karo syrup. This helped my baby with stomach problems. Good Luck!
Acid Reflux in Infant
Asked by M.Q. from New York
on November 20, 2009
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Hello everyone. I am writing to get as much feed back on acid reflux in infants as I can. My daughter started spitting up when she was 2 weeks old i was breastfeeding ...
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- My 3 year old had bad acid refux as an infant. She could not tolerate any fomula but the Similac Lactose Free. She does not have a milk allergy but it was to heavy on ...
- M., My son was diagnosed with Acid reflux at 3 weeks. He had been eating 6-8oz in one feeding (which is a lot for a 3 week old)....little did we know he was doing ...
- try Enfamil Lactose Free formula. sometimes it is not the milk protein that the baby is allergic to, but the lactose. my son did amazing on this stuff.
12 Week Old Having Trouble Breastfeeding Due to Grunting and Straining.
Asked by J.L. from Roanoke
on February 11, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I hope someone out there can help me. I have a beautiful 12 week old baby girl and just recently, w/in the last week, has started grunting and straini...
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- Hi Jennifer, I suggest contact LLL Legue. Here is the link to find the nearest one http://www.llli.org/webindex.html. There is one at Birthcare in Alexandria the ...
- Wow, sounds so familiar. I went through the same thing with my daughter. Turned out she had reflux. You may want to ask your doctor about that. She was put on Prev...
- She may have some gastro issues that may be small solution by maybe not breastfeeding, or diluting your breastmilk with water.
Reflux, Sleeping W/3 Week Old
Asked by B.S. from Scranton
on February 10, 2007
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My little guy has been fussy, spits up, crying a lot and very gassy since he was born. At our 10 day check up with the Pedi he suggested that perhaps my little guy ha...
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- my daughter had prblems with reflux and out ped sugested that we tilt her crib so she sleeps at an angle, with her head up. i worked for her. good luck
- My son had horrible reflux. He had choking episodes in the nursery several times after he was born. When we took him home, he could not lay flat and even sleeping on t...
- Hi, I'm S., my daughter had reflux, she's now 15, good news most baby's out grow it.
Sleepless Nights with a 13 Week Old
Asked by A.D. from Los Angeles
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 13 week old little girl. Her last feeding is around 11:30 pm - midnight. She hasn't been a great sleeper yet and lately she is waking around 3 am. She does no...
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- Hello A., It looks like you received a lot of wonderful advice from different moms out there... if you are looking for some better sleep in general, you can try Ped...
- According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "By three months, most (but not all) infants consistently sleep through the night (seven or eight hours without interr...
- My son was a HORRIBLE sleeper until he was 10 months old. He never slept more than 3 hours at a time. He also had an issue with being swaddled and liked to sleep on u...
Teething and Not Eating
Asked by L.E. from Chicago
on July 19, 2010
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I may be over reacting but she is my baby... we are in full out teething mode.. at 20weeks! It is definately teething so please don't tell me she is too young. It ap...
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- May I ask why it appears to be teething? I ask because you noted that her pain seems focused on the lower left side, and I thought "most" first teeth are in the front....
- I agree with the posters who say, she may have an ear infection too - which on top of teething would be pure d heck. Poor little angel. Schedule an appointment with ...
- Try baby orajel and infant ibuprofen. The two of those always worked best with my two kids. I wouldn't worry too much about her not eating as long as shes drinking eno...
Diaper Rash
Asked by C.G. from Cincinnati
on February 14, 2008
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My 2 month old son is experiencing diaper rash that just won't go away. I've been using A&D which worked well with my daughter, but it doesn't seem to be helping. It...
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- Hi C.! What I've found that works really good, is BAG BALM. You can buy it at Wal-mart in the pet department. Its used on cow's utters to keep them from chaffing. ...
- I have found that pinxav works wonders. You can ask the pharmacy for it. It is not prescription but it is usually kept behind the counter. I used it on my childre...
- Hi there! I have a 14 month old son who didn't have any diaper rash issues until about 9 months old. We tried A&D and Desitin and he ended up breaking out horribly a...
Straining Baby
Asked by E.S. from Jackson
on August 29, 2008
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Hi Ladies! I have a 7 week old baby baby who vigorously strains during the early morning hours, usually between the hrs of 4-8 am. My husband and I figured he was havi...
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- hi E.. I have totally been when you are! my daughter had and still has very very bad reflux! she is also on prevacid. she didnt get diagnosed until she was 4 months ol...
- Try letting the baby sleep in the carseat. My daughter, now 6 yrs old, had colic for 6 months. The only way she would get any amount of sleep was in her car seat. I...
- Maybe taking a look at you diet and record how he does with changing it.
Diaper Rash
Asked by L.F. from Louisville
on January 26, 2007
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My 4 month old baby has horrible diaper rash, and I am treating it. My question is can diaper rash keep a baby from sleeping well? My daughter usually takes 3 really g...
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- L.- I didn't read all of the responses, however I would like to give you some ideas that I have used and worked. I have used Desitin, Lotrimin AF, and then over the ...
- if her rash is bad enough, then yes it can interupt sleeping. poop and pee can burn when a little tushy is already irritated. just make sure she is good and dry befo...
- Depending on the age of your baby she could be teething which is causing her diaper rash. Try giving her some tylenol an hour before naps and bedtime, give warm bath ...
