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Swaddle Vs. No Swaddle
Asked by L.L. from Dallas
on October 31, 2009
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I have a 3 1/2 month old that we are still swaddling during naps and nighttime. She sleeps great if she stays in the swaddle but if she breaks free, which happens a l...
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- Our daughter was the same way she LOVED to be swaddled, and would wake herself if she was not swaddled. She loved it to much that as soon as you laid the blanket out s...
- My babies wiggled out of the blanket before they ever hit 2 months. My second really didn't like to be swaddled at all. I think it will just take time for her to get...
- I never really swaddle my children,I always thought that after been curl up in the womb that they may want to stretch out after birth so I didn't really swaddle them.
Very Restless Infant
Asked by A.B. from Philadelphia
on May 13, 2008
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Hello all. I have a seven week old son who is extremely restless when it comes to going to sleep and staying asleep. He is very happy-go-lucky when he is not tired. ...
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- My 2 boys were hard to get to go to sleep up until about 7 months old and I would just put them in their swing and that would always work.
- There are baby swings,they help rock the baby to sleep. Is he having a bottle before he goes to sleep so his tummy is full? Another thing i tried is using the saucer v...
- Wear him in a sling during the day.
Baby Registry Help
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 27, 2010
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We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was wondering some items that are 'must haves' and some that we should skip. Any advice is greatly ...
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- A really good breast pump (Medela Free Style lets you actually walk around!) and all the related accessories (lanolin, milk storage bags if you are going back to work,...
- Definitely skip the wipe warmer! Definitely register for diapers, pack n play and gift cards. The gift cards will come in handy for things you forget and formula if yo...
- Congrats! I never had a high chair. I used the booster seat with tray and it can recline that attaches to a kitchen chair. I also never had a changing table. I did...
Sleep Deprived New Mom Needs Help on How to Get a 6Wk Old to Sleep at Night.
Asked by L.L. from Washington DC
on May 5, 2009
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Hi,
My daughter is 6wks old and is not sleeping well at night. She was sleeping for one 5 hour period each night when she was a few weeks old, but now she is wakin...
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- Sorry, babies need to eat several times a night at this age, especially breastfed babies. Please do not listen to the response that say your baby only needs to be fed...
- At about 6 wks is when I started putting my baby in my bed with me to nurse. I was very aware of her at first but after awhile she would just latch on and we would go...
- We used the SwaddleMe blankets from Kiddopotamus. If you haven't tried them I would highly recommend it. When our daughter was that age, up until she could role over...
Help for Keeping Baby Awake During the Day
Asked by D.S. from Dayton
on March 25, 2007
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I'm having sleeping issues with my 6 week old daughter. I'm trying to keep her awake more during the day, so she'll sleep better at night. The problem is is that when ...
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- I would consult either your lactation consultant or your pediatrician. I tried breast feeding with my first son and had to start supplementing him with formula after t...
- Both my kids slept in their bouncer for most of the first year of their lives until they figured out how to get out of it. The gentle vibration of the bouncer does won...
- Hi D., Are you sure she is getting enough to eat? I tried breast feeding my daughter, but I wasn't producing enough. She was always attached and the only thing that a...
Sleep Advice
Asked by P.R. from San Antonio
on December 26, 2009
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I have a beautiful newborn daughter, three weeks old, but we are having sleeping issues. The problem is this, my precious little girl can sleep on her own throughout ...
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- I was obsessed with my newborn's sleep and dove into books, solicited advice, and camped out in blogs, chat rooms, and massage boards. I'm no expert but here are some...
- You are right not to allow your 3 week year old to CIO. She is entirely too young to even consider it. Try putting your baby to sleep on her tummy. Babies digest be...
- Hello, Unfortunatly I don't have advice for this issue, I actually have the same problem. I have three children, a six yr old daughter, a four yr old son, and a si...
Baby Product Must Haves?
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
Just want to know what baby products you all though was something that you couldnt have lived without. I am having son nuber 2 in nov and just want to see wha...
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- A ton of burp rags, boppy pillow (with extra covers), original desitin, hylands teething tablets, and since my little one was so busy and active, a jumperoo!
- Spring for the Boon high chair. It goes up and down like the chair at the hairdresser and it's on wheels. Hands down the best baby thing we bought! I could do comme...
- Bobby pillow, hooter hider, sleep lamb sound machine for the crib.
Summer Receiving Blankets?
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on June 5, 2008
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We generally swaddle our 2 month old to get him to sleep or help calm him when he's fussy. With the warm weather just around the corner, I'm worried that the receiving...
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- I use the lighter waffle-patterned blankets. I have a 3 month old who gets swaddled. And I jsut keep the air a little cooler in the house so she sleeps comfortably.
- I love the swaddle wraps that are designed to wrap around the baby with velcro to tightly swaddle. We used fleece wraps (made by Kiddopotamus) during the winter when ...
- The Miracle Blanket! We couldn't have made it throught the summer without one!
Sleep Habits
Asked by M.O. from South Bend
on January 12, 2009
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ok i feel like im constantly asking questions. is this normal for a new mom:) lol ok what can i do or are there any books or websites to help get my little one in a sl...
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- There are no dumb questions. Always ask. He's just 6 weeks old he will change 100 times before your eyes.You are just over tired it seems because your a good Mom and g...
- http://www.ezzo.info/index.htm First off the babywise book is not supported by the AAP and has been linked with failure to thrive in infants. Please read the link ...
- That sounds normal to me for such a little baby. Usually by 8 weeks they're sleeping for 6-8 hour stretches overnight. But don't expect a "routine" for another few m...
Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on October 26, 2009
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One of my good friend's is having a baby shower in a couple of weeks and I have no idea what to get her. I want to give her something that she will need but at the sa...
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- If you know the babies name - you could get something embroidered (hooded towel, blanket, burp clothes, etc.). There are a lot of embroidery places around dallas (and...
- Miracle Blanket! Hands down, it's the BEST gift ever. It's the "Gift of Sleep." www.MiracleBlanket.com ;o)
- Hi M., For a really unique and meaningful gift, I would suggest you give her Juice Plus+. It's fruits and veggies in a capsule. After baby is born, it is so hard fo...
