My Breast Friend: Puppets
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Breast Milk Decreasing - Help!
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on February 19, 2009
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My son is just 11mo and I am trying to breast feed until 12mo or longer. I work 3d/wk so pump at work. He gets 2 bottles or sippy cups while I'm at work, 6 oz each. I ...
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- I would suggest calling a lactation consultant...they are easy to find at most hospitals. When my supply started to drop, I got in touch with one at Providence St. Joe...
- The whole milk plus whatever you pump on work days seems like a good alternative - or you could try the old "La Leche League" trick of going to bed with the baby for a...
- Yes, I would try the additional pumping before bed. Once you get a regular flow, try continuing to pump for up to 5 extra minutes to see if you can stimulate a second ...
Baby Shower Gift for Twins
Asked by K.C. from Philadelphia
on June 24, 2008
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Hello! A friend of mine is having identical twin girls. Her baby shower is this Sunday and I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on what to get for her. I wou...
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- don't have twins but I swear from now on I will only ever buy diapers and/or wipes as shower gifts. My daughter is 14 months and we STILL don't have to buy diapers......
- I am a mom of twin boys who are 4 (where did the time go?). The one thing I could have never done without were the boppies. I bottle fed my babies, and the boppies w...
- Hi K.. A friend of mine had twins right after I had my oldest...the best gift she said she ever got was a weekend of sleep after bringing the babies home! Three of u...
Airplane Travel
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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I'm going to be flying to San Diego with my 11 month old twins next week. We've flown with them before, but this time I'm traveling with a friend because my husband i...
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- I'll try not to repeat what has already been said. I am pretty sure that the TSA (security) makes exceptions for formula or breast milk in baby bottles. I would take ...
- Hi H., I've flown many times with my son, now 15 months, but I imagine its a lot harder with twins! I encourage my son to be active and mobile in the airport, befor...
- We've put our son's carseat (and if we go now that we have 2, we'd do it for the younger) in the plane and had him sit in it. It makes it more like a car ride. If you ...
I Need Help with Before Bed Time Activities
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on August 31, 2009
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Hi moms, I need some advice on what to do for my 19 month old for winding down before bed. Here is the thing, it is taking an hour each night to get him to sleep after...
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- You DEFINITELY need to start the whole routine earlier. Not just thinking of it as a "bedtime routine"... BUT as an "evening routine." Because that is what it is....c...
- I would start your routine around 7:15, sounds like he's over tired by the time he's done w/bath... and all he wants is to nurse at that point.
- What I would suggest is first to start the bedtime at 7pm and you do a nice relaxing long bath with him with essential oils such as camomile and bath salts to help him...
Calling All Survivors!
Asked by J.K. from Tallahassee
on February 22, 2007
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I have a very funny beautiful two year old daughter. Life has been a roller coaster for her lately. See, my husband has stage four colon cancer. So as you can imagine,...
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- Hi J. K. A friend of mine sent me your email. I too have a husband with stage 4 colon cancer. He is 36 years old. I have two boys. One boy is seven and the other boy i...
- If you are looking for things to do- visit www.whatshappeningmanatee.com It has a full listing of things families can do for FREE in Manatee County. I would recommend...
- This is not first hand advice but I had a very good friend of mine get stage four colon cancer and he had two young children and one on the way. My heart goes out to y...
20 Month Old on Airplane
Asked by A.T. from New York
on September 9, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am getting ready to travel with my 20 month old son on an airplane. We did not purchase a seat for him; however, I am traveling with 2 other family memb...
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- Dear A., The important thing is to take several, different type of quiet time toys and activities, and picture books to keep him occupied during the flight. I took my...
- We've been traveling with our son since he was 11 months. He nursed, so it was easy for him to sit on my lap. But, having a DVD player was the best as he got older. J...
- Hi, What I do for my 14 months when we travel by plane is I give her milk or juice (depending what time of the day it is) when the plane is taking off so she's swallo...
Not into Food
Asked by N.I. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2008
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My 13 month son wants to throw food, he is suppose to gain weight(Doctors orders), it is frustrating, he thinks it is funny. I'm not laughing. Any ideas on techniques...
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- Hi N., My son is now three and goes through phases of eating everything in sight to not eating hardly anything. Meat has never been on the top of his list. The few bi...
- I had the same problem with my son when he was 16 months onwards. We were with my parents and we all turned mealtimes into FUN times..with stories and puppets where th...
- I just recently heard of mothers baking goodies like high iron spinach into brownies (and kids never know). Be cretive like that and stop the expensive foods until yo...
Mamma's of 2 Under 2!! Support Needed
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on December 1, 2010
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If you have ever had 2 under 2 or if you do currently and are reading this I could use your support. I guess I am just feeling really insecure about being a mother. ...
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- You are NOT a horrible mom, so don't ever ever think that! I went through/am going through the same thing you are feeling right now. My second son was born 18 months a...
- Yep, it sounds familiar! And No, you're not a horrible mom!! I think I even had it easier than you (mine are just 2 years apart) but I still felt the way you are fee...
- I didn't read the other responses you have recieved, but I have been where you are. My boys are 12 monthes and 2 wks apart. Many times I felt I was a horrible mother...
How to Avoid Airtravel Nightmares for Mommy and Baby
Asked by K.M. from Cleveland
on January 28, 2008
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I am planning an airplane trip to germany in march with my son who will then be 12 months old. I decided to get him his own seat but I am undecided if I should carry a...
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- I havent used CARES, however I have traveled with my 3 young children quite a bit on airplanes for long trips and the best advice I have is lots and lots and lots of p...
- We've used our carseat for our many plane rides with our son. We have a backpack to carry it in which helps a LOT with connections, etc... We like to use the carseat...
- I have used CARES. We went to Disney World in December with our 22 month old twins. They each had their own seat and we used the harnesses. You should ask to board ...
Traveling for the First Time with Baby
Asked by K.E. from Bakersfield
on March 6, 2008
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Hey there. My husband and I are taking our baby on a five hour plane trip in April (she'll be 10 months then). We've opted to buy a seat for her instead of holding her...
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- We took our oldest daughter to Canada (5 hour flight) at 9 months, and our youngest daughter to Hawaii (6 hour flight) at 2 months. I agree with the advice to use your...
- K., I have 2 kids and have traveled with both for some time now. I would bring a couple new items for her to explore. When my kids were a little older, I would wrap...
- Hi, I flew to NY with my son around that age was also nervous, but it turned out great. Very smart getting her a seat - it will make a big difference. I'm pasting in ...
