Nighttime Feedings: Luv
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Sleeping Through the Night
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on April 6, 2008
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Can anyone give me some tips on how to get my 4 month old son to sleep through the night. He still wakes up at 2 in the morning for a feeding. HELP!!
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- M. there is no set rule as to babies sleeping thru the night. My children are grown now, but I rembember feeding what I call non stop during this time. Just when I w...
- I think it's a bit early on to think he'll sleep through the night. I am sure some people have kids who have slept through the night by 4 months of age, but none of m...
- Did you ever wake up in the middle of the night during your pregnancy, hungry enough to have a full meal? Don't make your kid go hungry from 2 am until you get up - h...
Daughter Crying in Middle of Night
Asked by S.C. from Bakersfield
on October 18, 2007
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My daughter elliot suddenly started waking up a couple times a night crying. And she cries for at least a half hour and nothing i do calms her down. Elle is not a crye...
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- You could try using a Bach Flower Remedy called Rescue Remedy. It is great for calming, without having to disturb the child which is not advised with night terrors. ...
- Hi S., My twins did the same thing. They are 21 months now and still it happens on occassion. I agree with your hubbie. I might be growing pains. Also, my girls will d...
- it probably is growing pains, my sons had them too. have you tried a little bit of tylenol before bed or a very warm bath. also massaging his legs before bed helps t...
How Much Baby Food?
Asked by M.M. from Raleigh
on March 18, 2008
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I don't know how much my 8 month old should be eating. 1 jar of baby food a day? or 2? And then should he also have a bottle with food...or in between feedings? I just...
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- I don't know what the norms are, but my pediatrician always said "he'll stop eating when he's full," but that's not true with my son. I kept feeding him and feeding h...
- he should be eating 3 meals and one snack. one or two jars per meal and them about a four or six ounce bottle after he is done eating. for a snack, he is probably read...
- first, how much did the baby weigh at birth. remember children will eat as long as feed them. at 8mths my children were given baby cereal and jar of food for breakfast...
Clean Baby
Asked by M.F. from Boston
on December 9, 2006
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Hi all, My name is M., and my husband and i have an 8 month old daughter, here is my question.. I can't seem to find the answer to this any where and i am to afraid to...
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- Giving you r baby a bath everyday is easy if you take her in the shower with oyu. lay out your clothes and her clothes jump in the shower wash up ansd her up hop out d...
- your mom was right i"m afraid.Unless your child has really dry skin, bathe every day.By the way no ? is stupid to a Dr. or any one else.
- Don't ever be afraid to ask a question to your Pedi, that is what they are there for! I would have to say I go along with just about everyone with the everyother, hec...
Dad Not Pitching in with Care of Our 4 Month.
Asked by R.M. from San Antonio
on August 5, 2008
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Hello. I have been home taking care of my daughter, my husband has been working and not helping all the much. It really hasn't bothered me much but now that I am goin...
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- R., I've thought a lot about your wording, and, although I know I am not about to make any new friends here...here it goes... Poor baby. Imagine being cared for by...
- Hi R., What I realized with my husband, was that he didn't necessarily know what needed to be done. So, I simply started saying - "do you want to watch the baby, o...
- I suggest you begin delegating some of the responsibilities. Be specific. With my husband, every night and morning when I am getting my son ready for the next day, I...
Problems Napping at Grandma's
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on August 21, 2008
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My mother-in-law watches our son while we go to work. There are days where he will sleep a total only a HALF HOUR (he sleeps in a pack n play at her house)! She told m...
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- First of all, I have had the same issues as you when my son is watched by my in-laws, so I understand where you are coming from. What has worked for me is to just app...
- We have a similar routine to yours (white noise, rock with bottle in room). However, we noticed by lying her down when she was drowsy but not sleeping, she wouldn't f...
- Hi A., I have a very similiar situation. My son (who is now 10 months old) will only take 1 nap a day at day care - and if we are lucky it is a 30 mintue one. At...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
