Nighttime Feedings: Carters
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10 Week Old Won't Sleep More than 3 Hours at Night
Asked by W.T. from New York
on August 3, 2008
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The title says it all. Between pregnancy and this baby, it's been since January that I've not slept for any stretch of time! Here's a general schedule:
-- 7PM falls...
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- I'm so sorry! Believe me i know how that feels! I found that crying it out didn't work until around 4 months or so... What did work for me at that age was more frequen...
- Wendolyn, my boys didn't want to be wrapped up either and they did everything to fight it but you haveto let it go and don't swaddle him because it'll only make it wor...
- I am no expert, but it sounds to me that he may just be hungry. At 10 weeks old babies can still eat a lot during the night and wake several times. My 3rd child was ...
5 Month Old Still Spitting up Frequently...
Asked by E.Y. from Columbia
on March 11, 2008
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My 5 month old son, Jaxon, spits up constantly! We're not talking the average spit up. It's projectile happening multiple times during feedings and in-between feedin...
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- Hi E., I went through the same problem with my last child who is now 5. He was a large baby 9 lbs. 13oz. and 22 1/2 inches, my largest!! And I'm a small person 5' 2...
- I feel like I just got finished reading an autobiography of last year with my daughter. We used the Dr. Brown bottles, lactose free formula...blah, blah, blah. All I c...
- Hi E., My daughter, who's now nine, used to do that until she was at least 6 months old. My doctor told me that as long as she was gaining weight, she was keeping eno...
Could It Be Acid Reflux?
Asked by R.M. from New York
on October 29, 2008
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My 1 month old has been very fussy the last couple of weeks, and I'm not sure whats wrong. He hardly naps during the day, but will sleep for 2-3 hours at a time during...
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- Sounds like Acid Reflux of Gas to me. Is he projectile vommiting or just spitting up? Arching of the back is a big sign of reflux, try to feed in as much as an uprig...
- Hi R., It sounds like reflux to me. My son did the same thing. Most important thing that helped us was small, frequent feedings. Unfortunately, you will feel like...
- Boy did you come to the right place. My daughter had colic for the first 9 months of her life. I'm not saying your son has it, but the things we learned can apply to ...
Best Clothes for Newborns?
Asked by S.K. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2007
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I am a first time Mom-to-be and am a little overwhelmed by what kind of baby clothes will be the most comfortable for my newborn - any ideas?
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- Onsies!!!! Onsies are wonderful short and long sleeve. I dont know if your having a boy or a girl, I had a girl in July of this year, everyone was buying her these cu...
- I loved the gowns when they are newborns. Late at night when your changing your little one, it makes it really easy! No snaps or buttons to deal with. Enjoy your ne...
- Do you know if you will or are having a baby shower? If so, you will get LOTS of baby layette things this way. For myself, I liked using "onesies" (the bodysuit type o...
Baby Modeling
Asked by C.M. from New York
on April 28, 2011
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Hey moms.. I'm just looking at my son as he's sleeping, and I'm thinking, he is the most handsome little boy that I've ever seen!! I'm not just saying that because he'...
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- Sorry I have no advice about where to start to get your son involved in modeling. But I do know one thing. No matter where you start it should not cost you a single pe...
- Hi C., I'm no expert in this area, but I think you need to start with professional photos of your baby and probably an agency. Do keep in mind that modelling really ...
- so sorry--i was bummed out one answer---i wanted to know too!!!! it is work and rejection----kid needs a personality to do this........luck to you.
Breastfeeding Twins
Asked by W.K. from New York
on March 22, 2008
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I have two boys, ages 5 and 7 and successfullty breastfed both of them for close to a year. I loved every minute of it. I am now pregnant with twins and am afraid th...
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- Hi W., I have much respect for you in your desire to nurse your twin girls! First, I have not had that experience, although I have had six (6) children and nursed each...
- well its harder and very time consuming, try using one breast for each baby, eventually you'll have to pump, but initially for the bonding and colostrum, nursin...
- Hi W., I did not breastfeed my daughter for longer than 3 months because she was not satisfied after the feeding at all. I was told that with twins one will take the b...
Mylicon Drops for Infants
Asked by J.C. from Casper
on August 10, 2010
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I am considering trying these Mylicon drops for my 3 week old DS. I was wondering if anyone else had used them and to what success. It says on the package that it wi...
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- how bout leaning him up higher while he is feeding. I used mylicon for gas.. and it worked.. not sure about the throwing up part. Also what are you eating.. maybe th...
- I have had two spitters. Nothing has worked with sitting up, etc. I was told maybe it was my let down, and she was eating too much. My only advice is to use receivi...
- I have a 4 yo and and 8 wk old and everything you said sounds totally normal to me. Both of my boys were/are breastfed exclusively. My first spit up all of the time....
Advice for a Freind
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on December 28, 2007
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Hello everyone,
I am wanting to make a "book" of advice for a friend who is about 5 months pregnant with her first child as a baby gift, however since I am a new mom ...
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- Hi S., I don't know if you have thought about it but you may want to put in a list of some of your favorites as well. I recently did a book like what you are doing...
- You can never spoil your baby! Hold them and snuggle with them, b/c in about a year they won't sit still for it. Enjoy everything, even the sleepless nights, for...
- My advice is if a grandma or grandpa or even daddy say they will watch the baby for a couple hours so you can get some sleep. Take them up on it. I made the mistake o...
Seeking Advice on "Must-haves" for Friend Expecting Twins
Asked by E.R. from San Francisco
on December 18, 2008
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My friend is expecting twins and I would love advice on any 'must-have' items (or even highly recommended ones) to put on her registry. Thanks in advance for your help!
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- *Bag sleepers (carters is best): http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3159314 *Reciving blankets *Mummy cloths (water proof lap pads) *Diapers ...
- Hello. I am a mother of Billy and Brianna, nine month old twins. THey are the BEST! The fun thing is they entertain themselves most of the time which allows me to r...
- I have 15 month old twins and the best layette gift I received was a set of Aden & Anais blankets. They are good for swaddling - big enough to swaddle two babies at on...
What Clothes to Wear
Asked by A.S. from Lubbock
on June 2, 2007
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I am due in august and I have already bought everything for the new baby.I was just wondering what kind of clothing is best to put on a new baby boy.i have a alot of o...
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- Hi A., I am also due in August(with my third). I would say onesies are your best bet because it is a very hot time of year and they are comfortable for him and ...
- 1) the cord will probably be covered with a 'band aid' looking thing. 2) use the diapers with the cord notched out. 3) My kids were born in June and July - dont co...
- A., Congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy. I just had my first March 6th. The thing that I've found that I love are those footed sleepers that button up, that way...
