Independence: Ergo
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ERGO...what Do You Think?
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on October 16, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I trust your advice more than any others.
I've heard good things about the ERGO baby carrier. I'm considering getting one. Is it worth the price? (That's...
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- I have a million baby carries (no Ergo), but stopped carrying my daughter around 13 months. She just weighed too much, and since she was walking, I wanted to reinforce...
- I wouldn't want to be carrying a 23 lb toddler while pregnant. How bout a stroller?
- I love mine, too. Actually, I've barely used it on the front, as it hurt my back and made me feel too front-heavy. I figured out how to get my daughter on my back by m...
Sleep Help
Asked by J.B. from Seattle
on April 22, 2009
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My almost 7 month old daughter has always had trouble sleeping. Getting her to sleep for naps or at night has always been a challenge. She is a light sleeper and rar...
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- I'm still nursing my 2 y/o to sleep. The way I see it, they grow up so very fast and there is nothing like the nursing relationship. I'm just not willing to give it ...
- Check out the book "The No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. She is an advocate of the family bed and has some really great ideas about how to get baby to sle...
- I don't have much useful advice about getting her to sleep without nursing, because my twins were the same way -- VERY tough sleepers, especially one of them. A ride ...
Advice on Using Attachment Parenting
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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My 8 month old son shows a strong preference for his mommy, especially when tired, hungry, or just needing TLC. Both my husband and grandmother, whom both live with m...
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- Your son is developing bonding and attachment, at his present age. Trust your maternal instinct, if he cries for you it's because he feels secure when you are present....
- I have three bundles, a girl 9, boys 3 & 4. I am not sure what kind of parenting I have been doing, but I was always told that you can NEVER spoil a child with love! I...
- Hi K., your husband and your grandmother are right, he is 8 months old, you don't need to run and pick him up every time he cries. babies cry, that;s what they do, if ...
My Baby Cries Constantly Unless She Is on Me
Asked by M.K. from Denver
on February 21, 2008
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My six week old baby is an angel...when I am wearing her, and moving. If I take her out of the carrier or set her in a swing or seat she immediately starts crying and...
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- Oh boy.. that was normal for me too. My baby would not let me put him down, but was perfectly content in my arms. It was frustrating to not be able to get anything don...
- M. K, MY name is also MeriKae, So I had to write, I Am a mother of 7 children and all I can offer is the words please be patient she will probably grow out of it by ...
- It's possible that she just really likes the feeling of closeness she gets when she's being carried...right up against your body, warm, and probably a good tight hug s...
Opinion on Graco Cribs
Asked by J.W. from Atlanta
on August 28, 2009
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Does anyone have an opinion on Graco cribs? I haven't been able to find a store that displays them and have only been able to find them online from Walmart. I like t...
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- Have you tried Burlington Coat Factory? The only BAD thing about them is once you buy it no getting your money back-they only will give you store credit. So make sure ...
- I have one and have been happy with it. We have two kids, and it's been in continuous use for over four years now and we haven't had any problems. It's sturdy, easy t...
- Personal opinion; for both of my girls, I did a graco pack and play for awhile. Space saver, and good investment. After we set up a crib, I still used the pack and pla...
My 15 Month Daughter Is Always Whining!
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on August 13, 2009
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Please! Any suggestions would help me! I am a first time mom to my daughter who just turned 15 motnhs old. Overall she is a good baby but lately all she does is com...
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- Only children can be trying at times. Our son is an only child and he has made it to 19 and we are all still alive and doing fine. Unfortunately ignoring is a hard ...
- Hello Connie: I am happy to see another concerned mom, when you can pick up a wrong behavior at the beginning, it is much easier to change than a behavior that has t...
- I went thru the same thing. The trick is not to encourage the whining. When she whines, you cannot respond to her by giving her what she wants. She must learn that ...
Extremely Clingy 21 Month Old
Asked by K.M. from Portland
on February 20, 2008
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My youngest daughter (21mo) will not let go of me. The only time that I am not physically touching her is when she is eating or sleeping. When she is done eating and...
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- Hang in there (no pun intended) my daughter was the same way. She is in kindergarten now, and doing fine.
- K., Read Penelope Leach Your Baby and Child. She has some great insight into how and why toddlers do the things they do. In fact I just read a little bit about to...
- K., I agree with Esther and Scarlett. Read the Dr. Sears books on parenting a high needs child. Dr. Sears will tell you that at 21 months, your daughter is just n...
Stroller Ideas for a Newborn and a 2 Year Old.
Asked by K.S. from Phoenix
on March 29, 2010
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Hello all,
I have a baby on the way - and an active almost 2 year old. Our 2 year old had a travel system (carseat, stroller) when he was an infant so we already have...
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- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my sit and stand!!!
- Another helpful tool is what some people call a leash. I am not sure if that is the correct term. I have a little monkey that buckles around my daughter's torso and th...
- My answer is combo from what others said. My kids were 15 months apart & while I wanted a Sit and Stand, they were too expensive for my blood. We used a Graco Duo stro...
My 6Mo Son Always Wants Someone to Hold Him
Asked by M.A. from Hartford
on October 28, 2008
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Hello,everyone. I'm just wondering if someone has the same situation. My son is 6 mo and he eats normal, naps 2-3 times during the day for 30-40min(is it normal or too...
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- if he wants to be held, then hold him. if you need two hands to do other things why not invest in a sling so he can be with you when he wishes to be. babies grow up wa...
- It's really normal for your son to want to be held. It reassures him that you are there. He is making big developmental changes and babies need to be dependent in orde...
- My oldest was very independent my youngest is very needy always wants mommy. I purchased a sling by slinglings they are wonderful can be worn several ways and hold up...
19 Month Old Clingy Behavior
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on July 5, 2008
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My daughter is 19 months old and still nurses about 3 time a day (more if she were able to!) She is a bright, engaging, happy baby with people when we go places. She L...
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- Sounds normal to me. I've noticed that any resistance I might have to my daughter's clingy behavior (on and off for her all her life, she is now 4.5) only increases he...
- hey there! i hear what you are saying. ultimatley you need to listen to yourself and doctors really are NOT trained in lactation issues. go to a la leche league mee...
- Is this something new or has this been on going. If it is new, I am sure it is a separation anxiety phase that kids go in and out of. If you really need to get things ...
