Lamaze: Toddler
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To Lamaze or Not to Lamaze, That Is My Question. :)
Asked by K.J. from Kansas City
on March 21, 2008
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I had planned on going to a birthing class, i.e. lamaze class, althoug a few of my friends with kids say to save our time and money. I am not a big proponent of Lamaz...
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- i cannot IMAGINE getting ready for childbirth without taking a childbirth class. A parenting class is very different from a childbirth class. On top of a "childbirth...
- Educate yourself somehow. As a doula, I work with women in childbirth and the ones that have educated themselves seem to do better than those who don't. I believe it i...
- Lamaze breathing can actually make you tire out faster, and it can make you hyperventilate. Slow deep breaths are the best way to relax, and they deliver more oxygen t...
Advice About Lamaze
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on March 23, 2009
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I have asked all of my friends who have children (including my sister) and none of they took lamaze classes, but felt they had no problems with delivery because they a...
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- Yes just do it! They teach your spouse how to help you, massage you and comfort you, and help both of you understand everything. It sounds so simple but it is worth it...
- I did Lamaze classes with my 3 older children, and I 100% tell everyone to take the classes. You might not need the epidural if you follow the breathing techniques. I ...
- Hi K. ~ I've heard a lot of different feelings about lamaze. Personally, I thought it was a great class!! I learned so much even my husband found it interesting. I di...
Group Lamaze Classes in the Chicago, IL Area
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on September 30, 2008
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Hello,
I am currently 6 1/2 months pregnant and I am really interested into natural birth (no epidural)!! People think I am crazy, but it is something I really wan...
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- Good for you for wanting a natural birth experience! You're not crazy; you want what's best for both you and your baby. In the city, Be By Baby is hosting an 8-week ...
- I really do NOT recommend Lamaze. It is counter-intuitive and can be stressful to control your breathing like that, it is better to relax and keep breathing as deeply ...
- I don't know where you live but I took a great class at West Suburban in Oak Park called Prepared Childbirth or something like that. They are a Resurrection Healthcar...
Christmas Present for a 1 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Philadelphia
on November 29, 2010
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Hi, just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions for learning / fun toys to get for a 1 year old little boy for Christmas.
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- this is a great website that has some great suggestions: http://www.babycheapskate.com/2010/11/01/toys-that-get-played-with-13-to-24-months/
- We got my daughter a VTech - Baby's Learning Laptop. I did my research and this had good reviews.
- I have a 14-month old daughter. I got her a couple of "rag dolls" that she can cuddle with - no hard parts for her to hurt herself with. Also, the little people doll...
Uncircumcised 8 Month Old
Asked by A.A. from San Diego
on June 13, 2007
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My son just turned 8 months old last week and he is not circumcised. He was born 2 months premature, so while he was in the hospital, he had other things going on and...
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- No, you do not NEED to have him circumcised. My son is natural and is 2 1/2 years old. (BTW- I hate it being referred to as “Un-Circumcised”… as if it is Un-Natu...
- I know from working at the hospital, Medi-cal does not cover circumcisions. You would have to pay for this out of your own pocket. I myself have seen and heard this ...
- As everyone else has already said, with proper hygiene, circumcision is not necessary. But here's something I bet most folks don't know -- WHY circumcision became su...
5 Month Has Been Brestfed but Dr. Suggesting Formula
Asked by J.J. from College Station
on May 18, 2009
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When I took my son to his 4 month check up he had dropped from 75% for weight to 50%. I have been breastfeding when I am home with him and pumping while at work so he...
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- Hello J.- I didn't read all the responses below and hope to keep this short because it could have already been stated. Breastfeed or formula before cereal feedin...
- When my baby was 5 months old, I started spoon feeding her baby cereal mixed with breast milk once a day. When she turned 6 months I upped it to twice a day. I know th...
- Do you trust your pediatrician? Do you share common beliefs about things such as breastfeeding, immunizations, and medical versus natural intervention? If not, he ma...
Six Month Old in 1St Percentile
Asked by N.M. from Bakersfield
on April 19, 2008
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I have a six month old baby and she is barely in the 1st percentile on the growth chart. She has barely cleared 12 pounds and it has just been an uphill battle with h...
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- You may want to check out the website www.momswearingpuke.com It helped me out with similar issues that you are experincing. It also provides information on more ser...
- just to add, baby cereal has very few extra calories considering how much more full it make your baby full. Check serving size and how many calories is in it (mine sa...
- The formula she is on is not the cause of her slow-weight gain. Being broken down simply means the cow-milk protiens were broken apart so they are easier for her to di...
9 Month Old Not Crawling Yet
Asked by J.F. from San Diego
on March 14, 2008
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Hello all,
My daughter is still not crawling and she is 9 months old. I know all children move at their own pace but I just wanted to throw this concern I have out...
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- Don't worry my 15 month old daughter just started walking and didn't crawl until she was 10 months. I ignored the books & milestones, because it's true every baby dev...
- No worries! She's fine! If she's reaching most of the "milestones" around the same age they say she should (give or take several weeks), and she's happy, healthy and a...
- Some children never crawl. Some will go straight from sitting to standing/walking. No worries.
6 Month Old Won't Sleep Need Advice
Asked by A.R. from Clarksville
on February 25, 2008
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My son is very fussy and he just won't sleep during the day or at night. He has never really been a good sleeper. he had an ear infection a few months ago. He has tw...
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- Get some night time bath wash or vapor bath wash and try giving him a bath in it after he eats. I have a 14 mo. old that I have to do that with also. There are also ti...
- I have not seen this suggestion from anyone else; but this seemed to help my little grandaughter more then anything else. Bake an onion and squeeze the juice out an...
- A., My husband is also in the military (USMC) and around the time he went on his last deployment my son was 6mos. I, too, was still nursing. I gave up and let him s...
6 Month Old Who Only Wants Mommy!
Asked by K.N. from Minneapolis
on November 1, 2006
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My 6 month old daughter has started crying for me when I put her down or leave the room. She is usually fine until she sees me, but once she sees me she wants me to h...
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- :oD It is perfectly normal! I have had five kids and they've all chosen their favorites, although most often it was me, except my youngest daughter, it ws her father...
- This is totally normal. All my mom friends say this is common,...even without breastfeeding. There is just a thing between Mom's and their kids that I don't know ever...
- This sounds like a phase to me. Your little one will go through several of these. Sometimes all she'll want is mommy and sometimes all she'll want is daddy. Althoug...
