Simmons: Toddler
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Seeking Advice for 20 Month Old Who Will Not Sleep past 5:15 Am
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice about a 20 month old boy who wakes up every morning between 5 and 6 am? If I am lucky it is 6:15 but that is rare! He sleeps well at nap ti...
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- You can try putting him to bed later in the evening if that's conducive to your family's schedule. (Earlier won't help.) Or, you might just have a kid that has a prett...
- A., if I'm reading this right, your 20-month-old is sleeping for 10 consecutive hours at night AND taking a nap? Dude, if I were you I think I'd be dancing around the ...
- A. -- I am the mother of 6 (my oldest is 19 and my youngest is turning 4). I have had your problem with more than one of my children. I found that they just have to gr...
Crib
Asked by C.S. from Sarasota
on July 24, 2010
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Sooo grandpa is putting the crib together with no directions. It's a Simmons, in excellent shape but not new.. Can anyone tell me how the drop down gate is suppose to ...
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- Yes, please make it secure. There's been a recall. Good luck.
- If you happen to know the model you can usually get the owner's manuals online. I have done that with LOTS of times, including baby items.
- Ha Ha that's funny about grandpa! :) Check the manufacture's website for the manual. You should find assembly instructions and info on the crib. Yes, be weary of reca...
10 Month Old Putting Tongue Out
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 23, 2011
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I don't remember my son ever doing this as a baby(I mean his early months..:-)). But past couple months I see him putting his tongue out most of the time. He is playin...
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- Yep, it's normal. Probably teething, or he just likes the sensation. Nothing you can do about it at this age... just wait and it will pass. As for your relatives, the...
- he has just discovered a new toy. he'll quit when his tougue dries out. they are not going to ask why he does it if they have ever had a baby.
- ha ha I wish I could send you a picture of my LO doing this...she did it all the time at this age..just discovered another part of his body...a new toy..ha ha
Help for Congested 2 Month Old
Asked by K.S. from Modesto
on October 3, 2009
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My son is 2 months old and has had some kind of congestion since birth. The pediatrician says he has nasal drip and to give him childrens benadryl which seems to work...
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- If your baby is on formula try switching to soy. My Grandson who is 4 months has the same problem. Nursed at night but formula during the day while his Mom is at work....
- My son was that way and we found out that he was allergic to milk. If you are breast feeding maybe he is allergic to something you are eating. Otherwise, try a hypoall...
- Vit A is the vitamin to support mucosal tissues. You can get a high qty of vit A in cod liver oil. You can take it directly and also give some to him. Coconut oil f...
Seeking Help with 6 Month Old Self Soothing
Asked by K.R. from Norfolk
on February 21, 2008
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I am a first time mom and since the day he was born I have rocked my little one to sleep. He is a good baby and it rarely takes more than 10-15 minutes to rock him and...
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- Although it may be an unpopular opinion I say keep rocking. They say to put them to bed sleepy and they should be able to put themselves to sleep from there. I say ...
- I'm the mother of four great kids.. also a stay at home mom (hardest job EVER!). All four of them had different ways and time schedules for self soothing to sleep. Par...
- Personally, I think 6months is too young to expect him to soothe himself. He needs the comfort and security of knowing you'll be there for him when he wakes up. I do...
Easy & Fun Cardio
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on July 5, 2012
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Hi ladies! I was wondering if anyone had a favorite easy cardio DVD that you like to do at home? I know my mom does Richard Simmons but I can't stand to watch him. Tha...
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- I like Leslie Sansone's- Walk Away the Pounds. She has several different ones and some use light hand weights.
- Have you tried hula hooping? You can google "hooping" and get info on hula workouts.
- I like Denise Austin dvd's because I used to be able to do them when the baby napped (not much of a napper anymore). I walk as often as a I can during the week....
Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
At What Age Do You Move a Child from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed?
Asked by J.B. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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At what age do you move a child from a toddler bed to a twin bed?
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- My son went to a full size bed at almost 3 when we moved to our new house. He could have gone earlier, but I didn't have the space.
- There really is no need for a toddler bed at all. A twin mattress on the floor works just as well and can save money. So basically you can move a toddler into a twin...
- I bought a toddler bed second hand & realized it would be way too small. He will be 3 soon & will put his twin mattress on the foor next to the wall. Possibly w/...
Homefirst Anyone?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering if any of you used Homefirst for your home birth? I am looking for people who have had first-hand experiences with them. How does the practi...
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- Courtney gave you some good info; I am using Debbie Boucher for my third birth (first homebirth) but all of mine have been vaginal births (in a hospital with epidurals...
- T. I go to Homefirst, but did not have a home birth (you are so brave!) you may want to post this question on mothering.com . Also I font know where you are located, b...
- I just delivered a baby with Homefirst last June. Dr. Zumhagen and Christina, CNM came out for the birth. They were absolutely wonderful! Christina pretty much did eve...
Drop Side Cribs Are They Just Trash?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on November 18, 2010
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I was thinking about selling my drop side crib. I had called to see if it was on any recall list. Simmons said wasn't on recall, but they don't recommend any drop s...
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- I've been trying to figure out the same thing. I have a drop side crib that I want to get rid of and I've tried every charity and posted it on every list I could think...
- If the crib is sturdy wood, you can fasten the side of the crib in the high position with screws/brackets/fasteners (not nails) to make it stays in place. (Look at how...
- I wish I had gotten a drop side crib for my neice. Her mom is really short and has to sort of dump the baby in the crib. Don't panic baby is 11 months, crawls and walk...
