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TV For 19-Month-old?
Asked by C.K. from Seattle
on February 21, 2008
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My 19-month-old son had a really bad stomach flu and basically didn't want to do anything for a few days. That, plus a long plane ride meant that we introduced the Th...
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- Klara has watched tv-specific shows like baby einstien, pbs morning shows, etc. since she was younger...I believe its more the content of the shows than the shows them...
- I think a little TV doesn't hurt. Especially when it calls for a balance of your sanity and ability to get things done or feeling like a basket case because you have ...
- My son started watching Sesame Street pretty early. It was the only show he watched FOREVER. I felt weird about it, because what I read said no TV until age 3 was th...
Travel Tips Needed for 14 Month Old
Asked by P.W. from Norfolk
on August 9, 2008
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Please help. I am in desperate need of some travel tips that will help my daughter who is 14 months old and myself travel across country via plane with minimal fuss. ...
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- We took our 15 month old to France and let's be honest, it was hard. We pumped him with milk and food to keep him quiet and he promptly vomited it all up in the taxi....
- Well, my first suggestion is to pack a large bag with plenty of NEW toys and a variety of snacks/drinks and keep her in her stroller all the way up to the door of the ...
- Pam, I concur with Elaine. Snacks in little baggies, always! The Target dollar aisle often has great items for those "new" toys, like little books, stickers, etc. so...
Breastfeeding Help!!
Asked by C.C. from Orlando
on August 16, 2008
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Ok ladies I really need your help. I am pregnant with my second child and plan on breastfeeding. With the first one I didn't even attempt breastfeeding due to a big mo...
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- Dear C., Good for you! Breastfeeding your baby is such a smart decision. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself or you'll stress out. You asked for resourc...
- I sell a book in my shop (Miracles Maternity Boutique)called Mama Knows Breast and it is great--great tips/explanations but lighthearted and mama-to-mama honest. :) -D.
- C., I was the same way,very modest. Once you try it, you realize that it is not as bad as you thought. The first month or so is rough, but it will get easier. Just...
Exersaucer for 6 Month Old
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on February 4, 2010
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Did you buy an exersaucer for your baby? I keep hearing how great they are but they're not cheap and so far I haven't had luck finding one on Craigslist. I don't want...
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- totally worth it!. I would even bring it out in the backyard (when it was nice) and do yard work while they played. It also helps build muscles in the legs. I have e...
- I also loved our excersaucer! Both my boys started in there at 4 months. Once my first son played in the excersaucer, that was the first time my husband & I were able ...
- Try the jumperoo! My 5 month old loves his, he jumps/bounces in that thing for 40 minutes straight, has a bottle and passes out for his afternoon nap. It's amazing! ...
What Should I Do Now?
Asked by E.N. from Denver
on June 1, 2008
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I have a beautiful 11-week-old, but I feel like my life is still in chaos. I've tried to set a feeding/napping routine (a la Babywise) but that hasn't seemed to work. ...
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- Hello! You have received a lot of responses. But, I felt compelled to respond to because I had the same experience with my daughter. My mom had given me the Baby Wh...
- I know you have received a ton of great advice. I thought I would put in my two cents anyway! I've had 5 babies, and each one has been totally different. Even if you k...
- I feel compelled to write because I have been in your shoes before. It is hard to deal with a crying baby all day. First, I want to reassure you that you are doing a g...
Pregnant with 2Nd Child - Nervous :)
Asked by L.H. from Nashville
on February 2, 2009
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I have a beautiful 10 month old baby boy and am currently 8 weeks pregnant with our second child. I am SO excited about having another baby. We didn't want to wait l...
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- My best tip is to relax and don't sweat the small stuff and JUST BE YOU. It will come to you as it happens. I had 2 on my hip at the same time and wondered how in ...
- Hi L.: Congratulations! Every baby is a blessing. I know what you are feeling because I currently have a 17 month old and a 10 week old. I was unsure of how I would h...
- L., My advice to you is to get ready for a messy house, chaos, madness, and lots of sleepless nights. But the bright side is that it is worth every bit of it. The...
Suggestions....please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on February 11, 2008
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Hello All,
I need some help. I am a first time mom and have NO idea what I am doing. I have a BEAUTIFUL, sweet and funny 12 week old baby girl.
I am having two issu...
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- I had a daughter like yours. I tought newborns were supposed to just sleep and eat but not her. She was awake most of the day and slept about 6 or 7 hours at night. ...
- G., I second Amanda's recommendation to check out the GBMC mom's group. In addition to the weekly meetings the moms also have social functions outside of that - we...
- Start letting her play by herself for 15 minutes or so and talk to her when she starts crying reassuring her that she is not alone.
Need Advice Aboout School Fundraiserd
Asked by J.F. from Greensboro
on February 15, 2009
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I have recently been asked to organize a silent auction at my sons school. I have never attended a silent auction for a school before. I am going to do themed baskets ...
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- I actually organized a fundraiser for my children's preschool. The baskets per class are perfect. Some other ideas are game night, movie night with Blockbuster GC, p...
- They did this at my daughters school. There were bottles, bibs, burp clothes, wipes, rattles, blankets, bottle cleaners, lotion, powder, onsies, socks, nail clippers,...
- sometimes teachers will donate a tea party for girls or basketball game for a group of friends, popular teachers can bring in the bids, can be lunch with the teacher, ...
TV Time
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on March 2, 2010
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My son is 22 months, and I have another on the way, due in 2 months. My son has never had TV time. When he is awake, the TV is off. I plan to do the same for the ne...
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- Hey there, We limited TV to occasional Baby Einstein videos for the first 2 years with our daughter and pretty much the same with our son. After that they watched o...
- My son started watching tv around or just before 2, I was a single mom and he got to watch it when I need a break (he loved baby einstein while i made his food, i coul...
- I grew up next to a family of 12 who didn't own a TV (by choice). At one point they let the kids choose between a TV and a pool and they choose the pool. They did ge...
How Did You Survive Through the Colic?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on February 15, 2010
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Please note: This is NOT a request for how to calm colic or to debate whether or not colic really exists. Again...please, no suggestions to go to the chiropractor, s...
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- I just went through this with my now 4 month old. She is my baby number 3. She is totally breastfed so her pedi advised me with diet control and recommended me to meet...
- I remember some things that worked for me was carrying him in a sling close to my chest, vigorous rocking, car rides, gas drops, and burping him with a firmer hand. A...
- we took turns walking the floor with the screaming child. If i was home all day and it was a really bad day.. as soon as hubby got home I got in my car and went som...
