Healthy Snacks: Ergo
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Baby Sleeping Through the Night - What Else Worked for You?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on December 28, 2010
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Is there any way to get baby to sleep on his own other than the cry out method? Would love to hear what worked for you.
My son is so used to being rocked to sleep. Al...
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- Hi, my son is is 6 1/2 months, and we have the exact same issue. He has to be rocked and completely asleep, otherwise he'll wake up and scream for hours. We tried the ...
- I know you don't really want to let him cry it out, but may I suggest the book, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. My now 4 year old, sounds exactly like your baby, a...
- I agree with most responses below. I, too, wanted to say that 80 is too hot and that overheating of babies has been linked to SIDS. Also, I agree having baby in your...
Flying W/a 16 Month Old
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on May 6, 2010
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Any advice on must haves and what to bring to entertain my 16 month old while on an airplane? How to keep him entertained and seated? Does he sit in my lap the whole...
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- I travelled a lot with my son when he was young and used to take lots of healthy nibbles and something to suck on during take off and landing. I would take a few simp...
- You can buy a child's seat if you want to....you have to do this to bring the car seat on board. Bring some new books and toys on the plane that your son hasn't seen b...
- We flew to Hawaii when my son was 19 months old, first flight for him and I was a bit nervous as it was a 5 hour flight. Amazingly, he did very well and slept for 2 h...
Breastfeeding and Juggling 3 Kids
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on August 31, 2010
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So I'm pregnant with my third child, due in October. I have a ten year old and an almost 2.5 year old. I didn't breastfeed very long with either of them and am determ...
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- invest in a good sling or carrier so you can nurse hands free and on the move. I loved my slingling I was able to nurse while grocery shopping no problem and I also l...
- Honestly, we stayed home. My husband took the oldest to their activities and I stayed home with the baby or the other child. Or I worked in advance to get friends/ot...
- I'm not juggling 3, but do have the 2.5 year old. For germs, get a kiddie cover for your carseat, use front carriers, other things that discourage people from touchin...
Flying Jet Blue with 1 Yr Old
Asked by G.P. from New York
on July 22, 2009
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We're going on our first vacation with our 1 year old in two weeks. We're flying Jet Blue out of Newark to Ft. Lauderdale. He's going on our lap since we wanted to sav...
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- wow i'm planning almost the same trip in November. We're leaving from Newark to Ft. Lauderdale. My son will be one by than and i'm not sure how he'll handle it. over a...
- I try and fly jst blue when ever possible and have found them to be very nice and friendly to me and my daughter (who is now 2 1/2).
- G., I only travel Jet Blue because of my children. They are great. If the plane isn't too full they will move you and let your put your child in a seat if you wan...
Advice Needed for Daycare Facilities, Baby Shopping , Birthing Classes Etc
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2010
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Hi moms,
I have a few questions regarding planning certain things for my baby.I am now in my 5th month. I don't have many friends here who have babies , so it would...
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- Hi there. I'm due any day now with my first so I have very limited information. Personally, after seeing how much one baby sleeper cost, I looked on ebay and quite f...
- I would start looking for daycare now! Go in, ask questions, and see what/where you feel comfortable. Must haves when a baby is born: car seat, crib/bassient with ...
- You're questions cover so many things. I'll respond to what I can. 1). Start looking now. Baby/pregnancy books will help with providing you with questions to ask...
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 ...
Twin Mommas - Advice Please!!
Asked by J.F. from Buffalo
on September 3, 2009
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My husand and i are currently looking into the various major gear we'll need when our twins are born in March. So far with the help of family, friends and garage sales...
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- Hi J. Congratulations Twins are so much fun. Yes, I could not have lived without a stroller. My twins were big so getting a sling was not helpful although people ...
- I don't have twins, but my son couldn't live without his swing. He slept in the thing. And their big and expensive. Bouncy seats are great too, especially when they...
- Congrats J.! I have twin girls that are about 15 months. I found the following things to be the most useful: - 2 vibrating bouncy seats. As others have said, the...
Horrible Case of 'Lap-Child'
Asked by E.M. from Boise
on April 21, 2010
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I have a new little girl who's only about a month old, but she is my first and so everytime she cries i have to pick her up!! i know that i'm teaching her bad habbits,...
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- At this age, you are not teaching her bad habits, you are teaching her trust and attachment. When you pick her up, you are teaching her that if she expresses her need...
- Honey, she's only a month old! She doesn't know spoiled. She just knows uncomfortable. Of course if she's been fed, burped and changed, she may just need to be reminde...
- There's no such thing as a bad habit in a tiny baby. Wear her around while she's small. She's in what Dr. Harvey Karp (The Happiest Baby on the Block) calls the Fourth...
Need Advice on What to Get as a Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2009
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I was wondering what the "must have" gifts are for a first time mom. My friend shower is coming up, and she has already received all the big gifts like stroller, crib,...
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- Diapers and wipes! They never go unused!
- I'd say the Halo Sleep Sacks...they help prevent SIDS related deaths and are so easy for late night diaper changes!
- off the top of my head, id say a moby wrap, ergo or other baby carrier; a Miracle Blanket; and this may sound weird, but a case of water. when i first had my daughter,...
First Time Flying with a 2 Month Baby
Asked by N.W. from Anchorage
on August 18, 2008
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This will be our first time flying with a 2 month old little boy and I was wondering what advice other moms have. What are they allowing to take on the plane and do t...
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- I'm not sure about the car seat thing I know you can bring it on but I think you have to buy a seat if you want to use it on fligh. I used to fly with my daughter whe...
- I flew with my 4 month old a few months ago. We brought our carseat/stroller and checked it at the gate with no problems. I was breastfeeding so on the plane I just co...
- Yes you can still check the stroller at the gate. If you have a layover I definitely recommend that for getting the baby around the airport. Does your baby have enou...
