No Cry Sleep Solution: Beco
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Getting My 2.5 Mo Old to Sleep
Asked by M.F. from Pittsfield
on January 30, 2011
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Hello,
I am having trouble at nights putting my 2.5 month old to sleep. I have a 3 year old son, who is great and handling the change of his new little sister wond...
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- I don't have an answer sorry except that the earliest I've heard is ok to let them cry is 5 mos.
- My son was quite colicky in the beginning. He naps best at an incline because he has reflux. He naps in his swing or in his little rocker (it looks like a bouncy sea...
- First off, try the website, www.drmomma.org Secondly, try the book "The Vital Touch" by Sharon Heller. Your local library should have a copy or grab one off of Amaz...
7Month Old Doesn't Sleep in Crib
Asked by E.S. from Cleveland
on April 10, 2008
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So my daughter is 7months old. And she used to take naps in her crib until she started falling asleep when I nursed her. Now she takes one nap in her swing and the res...
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- Since most people have read my response already, I am going to start over for lack of wanting this to be a novel. I am the mother who very PROUDLY says that I let my ...
- You could wrap her in a blanket before you feed and rock her that way when she is laid down she is still wrapped up and feels secure. You could lay her down on a pall...
- Eeek. I won't weigh in on the whole CIO debate here, as it is heated. All I'll do is offer two suggestions. 1) Read The No Cry Sleep Solution (Elizabeth Pantley) sh...
Helping with Sleeping Issues in My 6 Month Old
Asked by J.H. from Dubuque
on February 13, 2010
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I have a 6 month old (tomorrow) he does not sleep in his crib as he has been sleeping in his swing since like 3 months old. The thing is now he won't even sleep in th...
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- I know a lot of moms (at least in the beginning) are really opposed to CIO (crying it out) but I have to admit it worked for us when we were at the end of our ropes. I...
- I tired the cry-it-out method when my son was six months old--the key is that I allowed him to soothe himself to sleep at bedtime first. This took a few days for him ...
- CRY IT OUT! Try reading Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Baby. It made a believer out of me and I recommend it to everyone who has a baby.
6 Week Old High-Need Baby
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2010
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My son is 6 weeks old and wants to be held all the time, we have tried a bouncer, a swing and even the stroller but does not like to be in these places; he will cry en...
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- First 3 months of their lives are the "the toughest" ones. Just remember that he's a new human being that everything for him is new and needs your help to help him ad...
- Honestly i don't think your baby is high needs..unless mine was too..but..when a baby is born they call the 1st 3 months after birth the 4th trimester b/c babies want ...
- I know everyone says not to, but it is one of the only ways I could put my daughter down at this age: put your son on his side with a receiving blanket rolled up behin...
Baby Wont Go in Playpen or Walker
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on December 24, 2009
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Does anyone have any advise? I have basically been a stay at home mom since my son has been born. He is very attached to me and mostly only me, he is 10 months old a...
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- why cage your child? your home should be a yes environment that will allow your child to explore. Walker are terrible for the development of leg and back muscles. it a...
- Aha someone who is going through exactly what I've just gone through. I thought I was going to lose my mind. My girlfriend warned me and said you HAVE to do it for a...
- The best thing for babies are freedom within safe limits. Have you seen those white fences that hook together? You can make a huge play yard where he will be safe an...
Extremely Miserable Baby
Asked by T.C. from Florence
on March 4, 2012
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My son just turned 8 months old and from the time he was born he has been unhappy. I seriously didnt think it was possible for a baby to cry this much. He cries throug...
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- I thought "sensory issues" when I read this a couple of hours ago and after reading your "What happened?", I agree with B.B. It's worth asking your new pedi for an OT...
- I agree with MJ. Read up on Silent Reflux. My youngest had it and I didn't figure it out until he was 4 months old. Babies with it will suck down milk/formula becau...
- Some babies are just not happy. I think and hope that once he can crawl, pull himself up, and walk, he will change. I get the feeling he will be your "high mainte...
Holding Baby Too Much??
Asked by L.B. from Springfield
on November 15, 2007
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i have a 3 month old son and when he was around 3 weeks he had colic so since then we have always held him to calm him down, well hes better now but he doesnt want us ...
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- It is only a temporary solution, but I used one of those baby carriers that you strap either on your back or your chest and that way I had 2 free hands to get stuff do...
- I totally understand how frustrating it can be to feel like your not able to get anything done. Just remember, he's still a baby and your not going to spoil him by hol...
- I tip my hat to anyone that can hold a baby that much. And YES I would love to be able to give a baby all the one on one attention they ever wanted. But in the real ...
My 6Mo Son Always Wants Someone to Hold Him
Asked by M.A. from Hartford
on October 28, 2008
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Hello,everyone. I'm just wondering if someone has the same situation. My son is 6 mo and he eats normal, naps 2-3 times during the day for 30-40min(is it normal or too...
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- if he wants to be held, then hold him. if you need two hands to do other things why not invest in a sling so he can be with you when he wishes to be. babies grow up wa...
- It's really normal for your son to want to be held. It reassures him that you are there. He is making big developmental changes and babies need to be dependent in orde...
- My oldest was very independent my youngest is very needy always wants mommy. I purchased a sling by slinglings they are wonderful can be worn several ways and hold up...
How Did You Stay Sane with Multiple Kids and No Family to Help You?....
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on September 14, 2009
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I just had a baby, he's a month old now, and I have a four year old too. I know it's normal to feel overwhelmed, and my husband is great with trying to give me as much...
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- Hey G., You are not alone. I feel the same way too. I have almost 5 year-old girl, almost 3 year-old girl and due with another in a couple of weeks. I have no fa...
- Hi Mama!!! 1st of all CONGRATS on your family!!!! I know how overwhelming it can be, because hello it is the hardest job, and you know what you are doing it and doing ...
- Hello, Life with kids is a constant balancing act. The kids come first, but your needs are important too. If you are feeling good, than you cannot be the best Mom a...
Colic Baby
Asked by B.W. from Mansfield
on October 18, 2010
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I have a month old baby boy and am dealing with colic! My other 2 kids did not have this so this is all new to me. Help! I've tried to calm him down by running the w...
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- I layed my son on his belly across my legs and swayed him back and forward. He also had a little reflux so my doctor had me place a small wedge under the crib mattres...
- Hi B., Breast milk doesn't normally cause colic but when breastfeeding can't be done, then you have to "punt." Formulas have many added ingredients, any one of whic...
- There are so many reasons for colic - it's hard. Soy is not always easy to digest as some folks don't tolerate it. Could try another formula. Our saving grace was N...
