Infant: Munchkin
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Munchkin Products
Asked by C.W. from Lexington
on February 22, 2011
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Has anyone ever used the munchkin fresh food feeder? The things with little handles and the little mesh bag to put fresh food in? I got a pack of two the other day and...
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- never had that problem... but I do remember (it was awhile ago!!) that certain foods didn't work that well in it. So sorry I can't remember which!!! Like the fro...
- Never had that problem.
- Never had a real problem opening one--but they're not too easy either (don't want the baby figuring out how to open it). My girl LOVED hers from about 5 months to 8 m...
Munchkin Fresh Food Teether
Asked by J.A. from New York
on March 6, 2008
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Hello, my little boy just turned 7 months old. I received a two pk. of the Munchking mesh fresh food teethers for my shower and have still yet to use them. My baby i...
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- I put a frozen or cold banana and frozen peaches - it tastes yummy, keeps Spencer busy, and makes a great teether. I've also put Zweibek toasts in - it makes them les...
- Hi! I have used the mesh teethers with many daycare kids that I watch. They love it! You can put really anything in them. I have put the Zwiback toast, and the bit...
- Frozen chunks of banana are great for teething.
Infant Asthma
Asked by S.B. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2008
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My almost 5 month old son has been wheezing for about a month now. Our pediatrician tried several meds but they didn't really help much, so he sent us to a pediatric ...
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- Are you nursing? I'd give him infant probiotics bought from the Health Food Center in the frig section, to up him immune system. Run a cool mist humidifier, and alwa...
- Hi S., Both Barabara and Heather mentioned the use of chemicals in the home and how this can have an adverse effect on anyone who has a condition such as asthma. One...
- I don't have any personal experience with infant asthma, but I wanted to ask you if you have consulted an allergist. Have you looked into whether or not he is reacting...
Infant Constipation
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 30, 2008
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Do all 6 month olds (or infants) have constipation? It seems that my 6 month old daughter who I have breastfed since birth is now getting some solids in her feeding (...
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- Hello. Yes it is common for babies to have some constipation when starting cereal. My doc said to mix some apple juice with water and it worked like a charm. Try the j...
- Hi. My daughter now 4 yrs old, had problems moving her bowels even before we started solid foods. I found that massaging her feet always seemed to help. (Reflexology)
- My daughter went through that too, i would mix up her cereal with baby juice. baby prune juice works best, and it doesn't hurt to try and get her to drink it as well, ...
How Do You Protect Infant from the Sun and Mosquitos?
Asked by L.W. from Raleigh
on May 22, 2008
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We are going to a cook out for Memorial Day. I'm just curious how you have your baby outside day and/or night, and not worry about mosquitos and the sun? He will be 4 ...
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- I just purchased Burt's Bees Insect Repellant at Target. It says all natural ingredients, but I haven't tried it yet! I hope it works!
- As for the mosquitos, I'd get a citronella candle or torch. You probibly don't want to put bug spary on someone so young. As for the sun, be sure to put sunscreen on h...
- You can get one of the sun tents that has a mesh sides and zipper front and also provides sun protection. We got one for my son when he was about 4 mos for a beach tri...
Baby Shower & Registry..
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on January 29, 2007
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Hello~ I am trying to register for my baby shower & figure out all of the necessary items we will be needing for our daughter. Money has been very tight lately, due to...
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- K., Congrats on the new baby girl. Okay here are just a couple of things I thought of that might help you and you need to ask for alot of... DIAPERS, WIPES, and FORMU...
- I see there are a TON of responses on what you should/should not get, so I will respond about your budget: There is a group on Yahoo called Freecycle where you can ...
- Congrats! I just had my first baby in July 2006. It seems everyone always wants to buy the "cutsie" things and not the really practical things. I got so many outfit...
What Brand of Baby Food and Why?
Asked by K.S. from Grand Rapids
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter is almost 5 months old and we are getting ready to introduce solids. I was wondering what brand of baby food others have chosen and why? Also wondered ab...
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- actually, making your own baby food is a lot easier and simple than you think! oh, and a lOT cheaper! I personally believe that making your own foods introduces the a...
- I thought about making my own and got a lot of good advice about it, but I never actually did it. I think we CAN go overboard with insisting that it all come from mom...
- I liked Gerber the best and only because if you look on the back at the ingredients, they have the less amount of chemicals. Not that something will happen to your ch...
Baby Shower for a Shy Girl
Asked by L.J. from Milwaukee
on February 7, 2010
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My son and his girlfriend are due in mid june. My daughter and I would like to throw a baby shower but my son's girlfriend is very shy. She hardly talks to us. We b...
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- I would definitely go with a small couples shower and invite some of her girlfriends. I would do it before the baby is born. I'm not fond of getting together with a n...
- I would keep it small and make it a coed shower so she can bring your son. She will probably feel more comfortable with him around. Not putting her on the spot or maki...
- I would invite her over for a small party at your home to introduce her to some family menbers. Explain to them that she is very shy and doesn't talk a lot. Discuss ...
Formula Feeding My Baby, HELP!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 23, 2008
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We are expecting our first baby very soon, and I am in need of help in figuring out the whole formula/bottle thing. I had breast surgery five years ago, and won't be ...
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- K., I have used several formulas over the years. I have used CostCo formula, Similac, Enfamil and all different forms and formulas of such. The one that I have foun...
- My Dr. always recomended Good Start. I found it to be the most gentle and helps prevent constipation. Pick bottles without a lot of parts to clean. I like the Drop ins.
- Hi K. - My daughter liked Similac Advance just fine and took the first and only type of bottles we gave her . . .no problems at all. I didn't have to switch bottles...
Possible Eczema on Baby's Scalp
Asked by J.S. from Dayton
on January 22, 2008
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I have a 7mo old baby boy that has a very dry, itchy, scalp. He is always scratching it especially when he is tired and has caused it to bleed and scab. His pediatrici...
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- Hi J.! My oldest had eczema on her scalp as a baby and it got really bad and even bled, so I know it can look scary. My pediatrican did prescribe a steroid ointment a...
- sounds like cradle cap. you can also try Arbonne ABC Baby Oil. It is not mineral oil, so it helps remove the crusty part, and also sinks in to condition the scalp an...
- Is it possible that it is just a dry scalp? My son had issues with this and I would put just a little bit of baby oil on his head every other day. My son however had...
