Snugli: Preschooler
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Fussy 6 Mth Daughter That Wants to Be Held All the Time
Asked by M.M. from Raleigh
on November 12, 2008
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My 6mth old daughter is very fussy. She had Colic up until the 3mth mark but it wasn't terrible. Now, I don't know if we "spoiled her" or what but she won't stay in ...
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- You already have oodles of suggestions and ideas. I'm going to tell you the same thing I have told my daughters: "Remember, this too shall pass, and before you know...
- Dear M., You need a sling. Preferably a good one, like the Over-The-Shoulder-Baby-Holder or the Maya Wrap or a soft cloth carrier like the Moby Wrap. These are no...
- When my babies were little my mother told me to keep them near me when I was doing things around the house and to talk to them non-stop. It was hard for me talk to so...
Entertaining a 3-Month Old?
Asked by O.C. from Corpus Christi
on August 1, 2008
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I have just recently begun staying home with my beautiful 3-month old daughter. She is amazingly alert and doesn't take very long naps during the day (maybe 30-45 minu...
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- Hi O., Your baby is fortunate to have a mom who is interested in her development. Your DD is learning by watching and listening to you. If you like to do puzzles or ...
- Yes, I agree...turn the TV off. Being part of your day is DEFINITELY fine and you need that, but I think mostly she just needs some interaction with you and it doesn'...
- Sing to her or play music. It has been proven to do great things for the brain, before and after birth. Toys, rattles, different types of education toys for babys. ...
5 Month Old Cries ALL the Time
Asked by A.S. from Redding
on February 28, 2008
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Hi there,
I have a 5 month old little girl that cries all the time. If she is awake she is almost guarenteed to be cring. She has been doing this for about 2 1/2-3 mo...
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- I would go to another doctor and get her checked. My son cried a lot during teething but that does not last that long. A second opinion is important here= you don't ...
- Have you tried something called "Gripe Juice"? They sell it at Longs Drug Store and I've heard that it works really good. They also have "Little Tummies" or "Mylacon...
- My youngest daughter was like that. She always cried. It was so hard. 2 things where going on with her, the first was that she was infected (it gets passed on realy ...
Creative Baby Shower Gift
Asked by J.N. from Phoenix
on October 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am looking to put together a creative baby shower gift for a friend who is having her first child. Have you attended a recent shower and thought, "wow t...
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- Since it's a first baby it would be ideal if you give her a "care package" type of gift. I've seen where they use a baby bathtub and fill it with so many things that a...
- Two ideas: A diaper cake. You roll diapers up and tie them together with string so they're in a circle shape. You can do two or three layers, put them on a cardbo...
- Hi J.- My best friend just had her first baby so I thought of a diaper cake. I looked on the internet and found lots of ideas on cakes that cost a fortune. I took t...
3 Mo. Old on an Airplane Flight...
Asked by E.M. from Harrisburg
on March 12, 2008
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Any advise on taking a 3 month old on a 4 hr or so flight (actually with 1 plane change too)? I don't know what we should do with the car seat, or bring toys or what ...
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- I nursed her on way up and down during take off and take the carseat and stroller right up to the door of the plane and they will store it underneath so you don't have...
- I traveled a lot with my daughter when she was an infant. I would limit her sleep starting a day before the trip so that she would be restful on the flight. Also, ma...
- You can check your car seat (I'd reccomend getting one of those car seat protector bags) or if you are renting a car, they usually have them to rent (but they can be d...
Advice on C-section for a Friend
Asked by W.C. from Lexington
on August 27, 2006
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I have a girlfriend who is about 10 weeks away from her delivery, on full bedrest due to excessive blood pressure, and who has recently been told to plan for a C-secti...
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- I too will have a c-section in about 10 weeks. I had an adbominal cerclage put in at 12 weeks and was told it was a "trial run" for the real thing. It took me about ...
- I've had two C-sections, 22 months apart and totally agree with Lori K's advice. If I had to go through my 24 1/2 hours of labor (which ended in a C-section) or go thr...
- It's going to be good to hear, but recovery time does not take long at all! After i had my daughter i was moving the next day (it was hard, but it helps to start righ...
What Do I Need??
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 27, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm a first time mom to be, expecting a baby boy in 5 weeks and can't wait!! Any advise on the things you couldn't live without? We have a crib, car seat, ...
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- You need a big yoga/excercise ball. My son gos right to sleep, as soon as we start bouncing
- Wow, you evidently asked a question everyone wants to respond to... My motto is you need three things for a baby: a car seat, diapers, and an Ergo Baby Carrier. We ...
- Read the book "You are your Child's first Teacher", an amazing book with many insights and helpful hints and a book that you will many times pick up and look up stuff....
