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Teething and Infant Tylenol
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2008
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My three-month baby boy is starting to teeth and I've tried numerous methods to calm him. It's mainly at the end of the day when he is frantically sucking/biting and e...
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- Hi A., I have used the teethning tablets, tylenol and now I use advil infant 6-23 months...I find that the advil works the best... 8 hours - it takes the inflammation...
- I used a teething pill for my kids, it dissolved in thier mouths and had camomille in it, it was in the same sections as the children's meds. You might want to try th...
- Try Hyland Teething Tablets (you can find them by the Orajel and toothbrushes and any store). Have you tried Orajel yet? The teething tablets are all natural with no ...
Infant Constipation
Asked by H.L. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2009
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My little baby girl who is 2.5 months hasn't had a bowel movement for three days thus far. Still is drinking breast milk. When should I be concerned?
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- I think that I would call the advice line and maybe make an appointment, but I believe that it is an issue if the baby goes without a bowel movement for five days, the...
- I'm sure everything is fine, but I would call your Dr. to be sure. 2 1/2 days is a while for a 2.5 month old to go without pooping. Like us, babies don't always poop...
- Hello H.... You should be concerned when she's in pain and how she does it ... try to buy "What to expect the first year"... that would definitely help you unders...
Baby Suncreen
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on July 16, 2008
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I have a precious baby boy that is almost 2 1/2 months that I would like to protect from the sun! I am lucky that he loves his stroller and going for walks, we usuall...
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- Try aveeno baby it's unscented and protects really good. Target had it on sale a few weeks ago. I love the feel of it, it absorbs really quick too! It doesn't bother m...
- I use banana boat baby spf 50. I believe that almost all sunscreen is 50 spf. That is the kind I use on my little red head pale skinned boy......word of advice when ...
- You should check with your pediatrician about using sun screen on your child. Everything I've heard/read says not to use it under 6 months of age. Their skin is so se...
Seeking Referrals for Infant Daycare in Bay Area
Asked by L.D. from San Francisco
on July 20, 2010
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby in October and I plan to return to work in late February/early March 2011. We're researching daycare options now as I kno...
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- ABC's and More Family Child Care ###-###-#### Wonderful people!!!
- I've used Neighborhood Christian Preschool (right off 280 and leigh) since my little one was 6 months old- don't know what their wait list is like right now but I cont...
- I'm sorry I don't have any specific referrals, but I hope this helps. I live in San Francisco and had the same problem. I ended up finding a caregiver through my work...
Baby Gate Suggestions
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on December 31, 2007
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Does anyone have any suggestions on a baby gate for a stair way that does not have a solid wall to mount it to? It would be nice to find an installation kit that is b...
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- We purchased the Kidco Safeway gate in black to match the iron banisters on our stairs. My husband purchased a 1" x 2" board and cut into 2 pieces measuring the heigh...
- Call Jack with Infant House. ###-###-#### www.infanthouse.com He can give you a couple of suggestions and a good deal. I believe he used a Kidco at the top and bott...
- J., I see that a couple other moms have suggested you give us a call which I really appreciate - thank you both! This is exactly what we do, so please give my husban...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Planning a Budget Concious Baby Shower
Asked by K.M. from Modesto
on October 13, 2008
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Thank you for all your great advise here :) I am going to throw my first baby shower. I'm broke, like everyone else these days, and throwing this for a young single fi...
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- The Dollar Tree is a great suggestion - have the baby shower during a non-meal time, say 2-4pm, then you could serve homeade cake or a specialty homemade dessert and f...
- You can do finger sandwiches and fruit kabobs with a sherbet punch. Buy some gifts at the dollar store as prizes. We did a baby food taste contest and took newborn dia...
- I threw a baby shower for my friend in May. The most memorable thing about it was an album I made for her with photos and inspiring words from all the women that atte...
Teething 4 Month Old Baby- What Helped Your Babies the Best?
Asked by T.P. from Salinas
on February 16, 2010
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Hello everyone, I have a 4 month old baby girl who is starting to teeth. I know it might seem a little early but my oldest had 4 teeth by the time he was 4 months. I w...
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- I know it sounds weird, but rib bones. I used to make a batch of bbq ribs for my husband and I then when we finished the rib we gave it to the boy who was teething. ...
- My son got his first teeth at 4 months too. I used the baby toothbrush that you put on your finger and I massaged the baby orajel onto his gums. He loved to chew on ...
- Look for all natural teething tablets. I know Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby carries them. I've also heard that Whole Foods carries them. They worked okay for my daug...
Anyone Recommend an Organic Baby Formula?
Asked by L.H. from Washington DC
on November 26, 2010
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We're adoptng an infant so I won't be breastfeeding. I want to use an organic powdered formula. I started researching and found quite a few of them! Any advice welcome...
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- Earth's Best is a very good one, it's also readily available, so you can get it at lots of places (Babies-R-Us, grocery stores), which makes it easy! I used it in time...
- Hi L. Sorry I do not know any. I just wanted to congratulate you on impending motherhood. Remember to get enough rest until baby comes because after that sleep is a ...
- L., Congratulations on your adoption. I also want to let you know that you CAN breastfeed your adopted infant. I can connect you with several mom who were successful i...
