Summer Childcare: SwaddleMe
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Looking for Good Quality Receiving Blankets.
Asked by S.F. from San Diego
on June 30, 2008
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I am pregnant with my 3rd child and due any day now. My other two children were born in late winter so I swaddeled them with fleece blankets that had some stretch in ...
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- My son was born two summers ago when we had a super hot summer. We had the same problem. The koala baby brand at Babies R Us is good. Nice light cotton. Look for o...
- Gymboree has the best baby blankets. I think they're having some type of sale too. http://www.gymboree.com/shop/dept_category.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374...
- We had the same issue. Our Doula told us the ONLY thing to use was the waffle type blankets. Kinda thermal underwear looking. They are only $5 each in all colors at...
Help 4 Month Old Sleep Without Being Swaddled
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on August 26, 2008
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Recently we have been trying to get our 4 month old son to sleep without being swaddled at night. It takes him close to an hour to finally fall asleep!!! This involves...
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- Hi there! Both my kids were swaddled until about 5 months. I guess I'm not sure if what you'd prefer to do at this point is teach your baby to sleep without being sw...
- Hi D., We tried to unswaddle our daughter at around 4 months and she wasn't ready. We got the miracle blanket and she stayed swaddled until at least 6 months. Then ...
- If your son is able to roll over then why do you feel it necessary to keep flipping him over. Think about you. You have a certain position that you are most comfortabl...
Swaddling Advise
Asked by M.W. from Kalamazoo
on November 18, 2009
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How long did your child need to be swaddled? I started to swaddle her around 6 weeks because she was frantic at feedings and it was so helpful. Now she sleeps 8-9 ho...
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- I agree with everyone else. Keep swaddling her until she starts fighting the swaddle and struggles to get her arms out. Even then, you may still need to swaddle her ...
- you will not have to swaddle forever. as her nervous system develops she will not need it.. right now her arms and legs flail around she scares herself.. soon she wi...
- I don't remember my daughter's exact age when we stopped swaddling, but I just know that we kept swaddling her until she was strong enough to wriggle her way out of it...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
New Baby on the Way... What Do I Need?
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2008
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I am due in May and am getting ready to start stocking my house with stuff for baby. We have an eight year old son but I feel that it has been so long since I have don...
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- A few of my favorite things: Boppy Nose Aspirator Humidifier Diaper Depot Diaper Duck (with refillable poop bags) travel diaper changer with pockets for diaper...
- Hi M.. Just some thoughts...buy a few sets of crib sheets (you'll have to change them frequently if the baby spits up). I think having a lot of onesies is also impo...
- M. I know how you feel. My son is 13 years older than my 3 month old daughter. I had no clue of what I needed for a baby. I looked at targets website for items to see...
5 Month Old Breastfed Baby, Sleep Issues, Formula and Miracle Blanket
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on April 28, 2009
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I think I may have a unique problem that is a combination of breastfeeding, swaddling, sleep, and sanity...
My 5 month old daughter Isabella was never a great slee...
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- First off, K. - STOP beating yourself up! It sounds like you are doing everything you can to make sure your child is getting what she needs, and you are being a wonde...
- My 2 yr old still wants to sleep swaddled he has spd so I sewed some snaps onto his larger blankets and swaddle him and sleeps much better then if he goes w/o
- Not sure about the blanket - but certainly a more active baby wriggles out of things, and you need to keep her safe. The waking up could be due to teething and just b...
SIDS Worry
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on March 9, 2009
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I've been having my 6 week old little girl sleep in a pack and play in our bedroom since we brought her home from the hospital. We have a blanket under her head as a ...
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- Lose the "pillow" blanket. With a young infant I would sleep with both bedroom doors (yours and hers) open, so that you can hear her breathing when you wake at night, ...
- It IS scary, but try not to let it worry you too much because you don't want it interfere with all the joy you are feeling. Yes, there is the rare SIDS case, but most...
- Hello K., Congratulations on becoming a mommy! Yes, blankets are a risk with a baby. There are several other ways to keep them warm. The potato sack sleepers are...
4 Mo Wont Sleep Alone at Night HELP!
Asked by L.P. from El Paso
on August 28, 2008
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My 4 mo son wont sleep alone at night. We place is playpen right next to the bed at night. He'll be fast asleep in my arms or on the couch but as soon as his back touc...
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- Well of course I don't know how big your little man is, but maybe swaddling will help. Since you said he flails his little arms when you lay him down, it might be bec...
- I feel your dilemna. My little girl is also 4months old. She is now sleeping through the night in her own crib. I still bring her to the bed once in a while, because ...
- I think co-sleeping is great! My 4 month old son starting crying everytime we put him in his bassinet at about 5 weeks old. He's been sleeping in our bed ever since....
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
Advice on What I Really Need!
Asked by M.K. from Syracuse
on August 6, 2008
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I'm expecting my first baby in December...just looking for some advice/recommendations on what I will definitely need right away in terms of supplies/gear. Also- woul...
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- Mara - one tip that was given to me (although I didn't listen but understand it now) was this: You will get sooooo many clothes that are sized 0-3 months or even 6 mo...
- ToysRus have a great selection...it may help to go into the store and see what they have.
- Mara, Congratulations! Alot of what you'll need depends on your life style. It's been awhile (mine are 11 and 13). Must haves: A car seat- If both you and...
