Rocking Chairs & Gliders
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Suggestions on Type of Chair for Nursery
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on March 11, 2008
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I need some advice on what type of chair is the most comfortable and ecomonical (less than $200) for a nursery. I tried out some gliders, but feel off of one while tr...
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- Sounds like the glider you tried did not have a wide-enough base, or the wood was too "thin" to keep it stable. It's like any other piece of furniture, "one size does ...
- I also bought mine from walmart.com. It ended up being $170 and shipping was free with site to store option. It was super easy to put together and was the espresso col...
- My mom gave me a lazy boy rocker recliner. OMG it is amazing. I LOVE this chair. It is wonderful for nursing. It is an ugly brown, but so worth it.
Seeking Advice How to Wean Toddler from Rocking to Sleep?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on August 4, 2009
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I'm looking for ideas on how to wean my toddler from rocking her to sleep for naps and night time. I know I have let this gone too long, I usually sit with her on the ...
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- Greetings K.: I am thrilled to hear about your new little one that is coming! So many exciting things to have happen and so many changes to make in getting ready for i...
- We are working on this with my youngest right now, who will be 2 in a month. At nap, I still end up rocking her to sleep half the time, but at bed time we do our norm...
- What we did was tell them they had to go to bed and stay in bed, but they didn't have to go to sleep if they weren't tired. BUT they had to make ME think they were asl...
Can Babies See Ghosts or Angels???
Asked by D.J. from Charleston
on November 11, 2009
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So my husband and my mom think I am crazy. My daughter Presley is 8 months old and whenever we are in her room and I have her on the floor changing her diaper or play...
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- I often ask friends who have recently lost a loved one if they have had any weird experiences that evolved the departed. 99% say yes! Usually they feel comforted by ...
- D., I read your post with interest. Who's to say who or what your daughter sees, but since you report that it makes her happy, I would personally trust that it is a go...
- Not sure about seeing ghosts, but maybe she likes the rocking chair. Just a thought.
3 Questions
Asked by S.L. from Madison
on April 29, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
I have three, totally random and unrelated questions. #1 What's the best way to wean a baby? I have a 13 month old who still enjoys nursing (so much that ...
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- Light sleeping could be molars- my son will go 3-7 days sometimes when he gets one. Weaning, I prefer the "quiting when you're both ready" method, but at this age he...
- i nursed my daughter until she was 13 months but at 12 months I started the weaning. For me I just started to cut out about one feeding a week but as for the night fee...
- Hi S., When my daughter was 9 months she was still getting up several times during the night to nurse. Her pediatrician said there was no reason for her to nurse a...
How to Give a Very Belated Thank You
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on March 2, 2009
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Well I hate to say it but I totally dropped the ball with thank you notes after my baby boy's shower. He is now nearly 20 months old and I just didn't get it done. I...
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- I would still send them. Your heart will feel better afterwards. I too am a little belated since I've had children. Just be sure to express how time disappears when...
- J., It is never to late for a heartlfelt thank you and if it would make you feel better adn not so stressed about the situation, just sedn her a nice note and tell...
- I LOVE the picture idea! Good one, Pam! They'll love that. T.
Seeking Help W/ Night Time Nursing
Asked by N.F. from Albuquerque
on August 15, 2009
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I am nursing my second child and he is 11 months. I am slowly decreasing nursing and replacing w/ snacks. Night time has always been hard for us. He is in the habit...
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- Some ladies may not agree with my advice, but you may want to try nursing in your bed instead of the rocking chair. Nurse while you sleep, then put him back to his cri...
- I would get up with my daughter and rock her back to sleep. The first couple nights were brutal because she wanted to nurse, but I stood my ground. I cuddled her and...
- What would I do? Take his cues. Other people will say lots of stuff (he doesn't need it, just be firm, blah blah blah), but honestly I would work with him, not again...
Rocker/recliner for 2Nd Baby
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on January 8, 2011
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For the birth of our now 2 1/2 yr old we invested in a nice storytime recliner/rocker. By far this chair was one of the best purchases we made. I can't tell you how ...
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- You have good advice so afr. I'm going to add to the part about your anxiety of adding to the family. I believe that the greatest gift a parent can give their child is...
- This is tough...a big part of me says that you should move the rocker and as Ann said, let it be her gift to the baby. It's going to be an adjustment and I understand...
- Yes, I would try to transition out of it, but if it is something that she is really wanting to keep, I don't think that's a bad thing.
7 1/2 Week Old Constant Eater but Weight Gain Questionalble
Asked by S.S. from Washington DC
on February 14, 2008
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I have a 7 1/2 week old boy who has been a hungry and voracious eater since he was born. I have been only breastfeeding but I am beginning to wonder if he is getting ...
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- I would call the following number ###-###-#### or 3802 they are the numbers for the lactation consultants at AAMC. I work in Labor and Delivery and I know that breastf...
- Hi S., we went through a very similar situation with our daughter who is now 5. What we discovered was that she was not pulling enough milk from my breasts no matter h...
- In addition to the other good advice already posted, another thought to keep in mind about his weight gain is that sometimes the growth spurts they have burn a lot of ...
My Toddler Takes an Hour or More to Fall asleep.....is This Normal?
Asked by S.N. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2010
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My son just turned two and for the last month or two, it takes him an hour or more to fall asleep at night. He usually sleeps about 10 hours at night and takes a two h...
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- Maybe you're putting him to bed too early? My younger two kids would fall asleep within minutes of being laid down. So, I figured they were tired, needed the sleep ...
- Both of my kids will often take that long (or longer) to fall asleep. It started when they were small toddlers, now they are 4-1/2 (almost 5)and 3-1/2. I still put t...
- My daughter does the same thing and she's 2 1/2. We put her in a bed (mattress on the floor for a few weeks then a twin bed) at 2 because she was just getting uncomfo...
Toddler Bedtime Help
Asked by A.S. from Denver
on September 15, 2008
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My girl is just over 2 and we have recently (about 2 months ago) moved her to a bed (mattress) on the floor in her room. Prior to that she was in a crib. Bedtime was a...
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- Have you tried leaving her in there? She may cry at first, but you can come in there and reassure her, just don't lay down. She will get the picture that she is expect...
- I have been there with you. It just seems so easy to lay down with them at first -- and then it drags on and on and on. She is old enough to understand, so have a litt...
- I have 4 boys. When they reached that stage (only 3 so far), I took 1 week (more or less) to get them settled. The first two nights sit next to her bed, then each nigh...
