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Am I Spoiling My Baby
Asked by H.A. from Santa Fe
on December 6, 2006
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I just recently had my third baby. He is two months old now, and he seems to be so much different than my girl was. My girl was easy in comparison. He wont go to sleep...
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- Hi H., I can somewhat relate with my 9 month old daughter. She has always been a very light sleeper and extremely picky about how she falls asleep. Since she was ...
- Try the amazing Miracle Blanket!!! www.miracleblanket.com or if you are in Tucson, AZ you can order directly by calling ###-###-####. It is a patented design swaddl...
- Hey H.- If you read Leslie R's question from 12/4/06 "Seeking advice for sleep issues" it addresses similar issues where I as well as others have responded with adv...
Which Brand of Infant Clothing Runs the Largest?
Asked by J.W. from Detroit
on August 20, 2008
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Hi,
My baby is still an infant but is already wearing sizes 12-24 months (depending on the brand & style). Also, I don't think it will be long before we are out of s...
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- I shop at lots of places (Gap, Old Navy, Children's Place, etc.) but I've found that Carter's clothing is consistently the most comfortable and the most durable. I bu...
- I have found that if I spend a bit more $$ and buy better kids clothes they fit better and last longer.. and look better wash after wash. I think I am better off to...
- I agree with what everyone else has said. However, I think that Carter's is probably the best buy for the money. You can find really good deals at the Carter's outle...
Crying Baby
Asked by A.H. from Killeen
on March 6, 2007
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I have been watching an 8 month old baby girl for 5 months and she screams everytime she is not being held. She is not the only child I watch, so I can not hold er all...
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- I know the frustration that it brings, as both of my girls would do the same thing. One thing that I would do is tell them, "It's not going to do you any good to scre...
- My son, when he was an infant was the same way, and using a 'slinger' ( I think thats what they're called ) my son is now 4 so its been a while; :), you strap it on yo...
- My youngest was like this. I used to put her in a stroller and take her everywhere I went. Then took her out to interact with the other children. How many children are...
5 Year Old Melts down After Big Events
Asked by J.G. from Hartford
on February 18, 2008
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My daughter has done this three times now, where for a day or two after a big event where she is sort of in the spotlight (her birthday party, Christmas day come to mi...
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- hi i went through similar situations with my daughter the following day after a big event she was just overwhelmed. when she becomes crabby the next day i make her go ...
- Sounds like your 5 yr. old is feeling left out, especially with the new baby. She is attention seeking. Try doing some "big girl " things with just her from time to ti...
- My guess is that she's mostly just tired. I'd try to make the next day very low-key and stick to your normal routine, except have bedtime be earlier. I have three gi...
Baby Eczema
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on February 1, 2010
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My five week-old has turned into an alligator! His face started breaking out last week, and I assumed it was baby acne. However, the rash on his face has made the skin...
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- Aquaphor (made by the same folks as Eucerin) worked well for me, they have it for babies. My son is three and still has issues. There is also a prescription cream that...
- they do recommend eucerin for infants. however, this didn't work for my son. we ended up using dermarest. just another option. hope it gets better!
- I use Aveeno baby eczema cream, and I've found that it works best if I apply it 2 or 3 times a day. I also found that using a humidifier in the babies room helped. G...
Infant Bike Helmet
Asked by T.H. from Albany
on September 28, 2008
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I have a child seat on the back of my bike. I would love to take my 18 month old daughter for a ride, but I want her to have a helmet. All the ones I have found in the...
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- It is safe enough for your 18 month old to use a small helmet while riding her tricycle in your driveway. It is not safe to ride a child on the back of a bike. If ...
- I bought one at target for my one year old(fits perfect and said that it was for a one year old)... and the local bike shop carries them for one year olds and up as we...
- I did buy an infant helmet for my 20 mo. daughter by Giro at a bike store for her small head. She is now 3 and it barely fits. here is something I found on google. ...
Feeding My Baby
Asked by K.B. from Greensboro
on March 17, 2008
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because of my allergies a doctor advised me to solely breastfeed longer then usually recommended and i've nursed my baby-boy without giving anything else until last we...
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- My son was exclusively breastfed for the first 13 months...He found absolutely no interest in ANY foods until then....My daughter on the other hand was taking foods at...
- Most start with cereal before giving fruits and veggies. The cereal can be easier on the tummy and get him used to the new textures and flavores. I'd try rice cereal...
- Hi! I have the same exact issue (multiple food allergies run in the family and I have buku food allergies). I can tell you that it is super important that you do not ...
Baby Helmet?????
Asked by F.B. from Los Angeles
on August 20, 2008
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Ok heres another issue of mine and it has been bugging more than ever now, she is just crawling and crawling and crawling i cant put her down for two seconds and she i...
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- Hi F., I bought my daughter two different helmets to protect her and she refuses to wear either one of them. She seems to hit her mouth more than her head anyway. If ...
- Hi F., You have gotten a lot of great advice. I agree that you cannot pad their entire world, they WILL fall and it is how they learn, but trying to make the falls a...
- No helmet please. Kids need the bumps and bruises they get while learning to crawl, walk, etc. You sound like a very responsible mom and I'm sure you are watching her,...
Help with Infant Carrier!
Asked by H.B. from Evansville
on September 22, 2008
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Oka, with my first child I purchased the Evenflo Snugle Comfort Vent soft carrier. I carried him around in this all the time. Never any problems. My 4 month old is ...
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- I haven't used this, but I plan on purchasing one. It's called a sleepy wrap - here's the website (http://www.sleepywrap.com/index.php?page=home). It's just a strip ...
- My kids and I both hated the sling - they were never comfortable in it. With my second one I loved the Hip Hammock. The baby sits just like you would naturally carry...
- H., I have used and still use both the Eddie Bauer front pack carrier as well as a Moby Wrap with my second son who is 8 months old. He loves them both as do I. I h...
How to deal with mucus congestion with newborn?
Asked by A.M. from Montgomery
on February 28, 2008
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My 7 week old has a lot of mucus and sometimes she vomits it and chokes on it. I am terrified to put her in her own bed in case this happens. Our pediatrician has be...
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- If your pediatrician didn't suggest anything, you may want to consider another pediatrician. Is the mucus from colds, drainage? I know she's only 7 weeks old but see ...
- you can give her water to help thin out the mucus, just dilute her bottles a little more or give her an oz or 2 in between feedings, water won't hurt her. you could tr...
- When my baby was congested and vomiting he was diagnosed with GERD and allergies. We got him on medication for both and it improved. I would see another pediatrician.
