Swaddling & Sleep Sacks: Infantino
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Swaddling and Stimulation Questions
Asked by T.A. from Columbus
on February 13, 2008
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My son is 11 weeks old, but was born 18 days early. My husband and I have been using the soothing methods from Happiest Baby on the Block to get him to sleep. He's a s...
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- Have you tried a 'Swaddle Me'? They're made by JJ Cole, you can get them @ Babies R' Us or Toys R' Us. I used one for both of my babies & they LOVED it. My daughter...
- With my boys I didn't start to enforce cry it out until 3-4 months. We did have a Flutterbye Musical Projector that attaches to the crib and it worked GREAT!! AND wh...
- The real question is how is he supposed to learn to self-sooth when he's so young all he knows is that when he's sad, scared, tired, etc...that mom is there for him? ...
I Am Concern About My Baby HELP!!!
Asked by T.N. from Philadelphia
on August 15, 2010
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My 1 month baby boy, falls to sleep very easily but out of no where he moves alot and whines then crys and wakes up ,and its hard to put him back to sleep.
i need...
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- Do you swaddle him? babies are use to be all curl up when in our tummy, and when they born and they are sleeping they may feel weird...I am sorry, I don't know how to ...
- Swaddle him tightly to control the jerky movements. Also, put him in a small place to sleep (bassinet, swing, etc.) rather than a large crib. This will help him feel...
- Are you swaddling him? I stopped swaddling my son around 1 month old thinking he was fussing about being in it. My co-worker came over and told me I was just doing it ...
Napping
Asked by M.L. from New York
on October 15, 2010
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I have an 8 week old and I'm having a difficult time putting her down for naps during the day. We do great at night but I'm struggling during the day. She's fine napp...
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- Sounds like a typical 8 week old. As long as your nights are good, just hang in. Regular naps do not come until they are several months old.
- My son slept on my lap until he was 6 months, then I transitioned him to the crib. If you have the luxury of time to hold her, do it! The time passes so quickly. If...
- (long response) This may not be comforting to hear, but my 3-month old is still like this a little. I agree with Rhannie because I do the same. I wear him in the ...
1 Month Son Only Sleeps in My Arms
Asked by A.Z. from Tucson
on May 5, 2010
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I have a 6 week old baby boy and before he was born we bought him a bassinet, bouncer and swing, but now that he is born he will not sleep in his bassinet, he sleeps i...
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- I agree with the advice to swaddle your baby, it helps them to feel snug and also keeps them from waking up when they fling their arms in their sleep. My son is like ...
- It's nature's way of making a new mom get some rest! He will grow out of it. Get yourself a rocking chair and put it in a sunny window and enjoy the new baby in your...
- Swaddling is great, but my son was exactly the same! It was so difficult, he was just very attached. My daughter was completely different, she could sleep on her own...
5 Week Old Sleeping
Asked by R.B. from Chicago
on September 3, 2009
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My 2nd son is 5 weeks old and I am having a very hard time getting him to sleep in his crib. He only sleeps for 30-45 minutes for his daily naps and I try my hardest ...
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- you are not creating any habits at this age...in fact that habit thing is really a myth in general. Kids change so much during their first year they hardly have time t...
- I follow Weissbluth's book and it looks like you've already read it. The idea that newborns should only be awake for 60-90 minutes at a time was very helpful for me. I...
- At that age, I used the "magic sling". It's the one by Infantino at Target. My son would always fall asleep in it. It worked like magic. I also rocked him to sleep...
Help My Child Will Not Sleep When I Put Him Down!
Asked by D.S. from Phoenix
on October 29, 2008
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Today my two week old son would not sleep unless he was being held. I think his longest nap was 30 minutes. He has no fever, I am really not sure what to do. Usually h...
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- Hi D.- it is normal for babies this age to feel secure only with constant contact with their mothers. It is funny how it works when we are raising children- you thi...
- Dear D., My son is 1 month and he does the same thing but all the time. He will not fall asleep on his own unless he is rocked or often while he is nursing. I do ...
- Try and swaddle him tightly. He's still pretty young to be used to having to be held...YET. If you keep it up holding him to sleep, he will get in the habit of that ...
Getting My Newborn to Sleep in Her Crib
Asked by M.W. from Kansas City
on February 12, 2010
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My dd is 14 days old and I am having increasing difficulty getting her to sleep in her crib. I was able to get her to sleep in it when we first got home during the day...
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- She is 14 days old...the only thing you really need to get done is hold a baby. Just as someone else mentioned, that's all she's known for the past 9 months...you've ...
- I would recommend using either Peace & Calming or Lavender pure therapeutic essential oil. Rub a drop of either in Your hand and then hold the feet of the infant. Rub...
- I co-slept with all of my children until they were a few months old. My daughter actually decided on her own at about a month and a half that she didn't want to sleep ...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Cuddly Wraps
Asked by A.S. from Springfield
on September 4, 2009
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These look pretty neat.. are they any good?? I never used a sling or wrap of any kind with first son, but I think it would be nice to have with having to chase my 21...
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- I haven't used the Cuddly Wrap, but it looks to me like the Moby Wrap which I did have (and still use with my 10 month old). The moby is awesome! I have used five diff...
- they are fabulous! you can get info at a La Leche League meeting. there are also 3 baby wearing groups...one in the grayslake area, one in chicago, and one in Lombard ...
- Never heard of a cuddly wrap, but I strongly recommend wearing your baby. Not only is "next to you" where babies want to be, but it makes caring for a toddler so much ...
Registry- HELP
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2011
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Will you lovely ladies help me out? It's been SO long since I've had a baby in the house that my memory is failing me.
SO many friends and family have asked me if my ...
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- My best friend gave us a three way touch lamp from Pottery Barn kids (in white). It was the greatest thing becuase it was silent when doing the middle of the night ch...
- There are some pricier items that are good gifts for people who might like to go together to buy them... like the carseat/stroller travel system, a pack and play or ba...
- For me a total waste of money was a baby bath tub. Next time I only want one of those sponge things or a small seat (teh one for newborns +). I also never used the bot...
