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Cold/Congestion In Newborn
Asked by A.M. from Cincinnati
on September 29, 2008
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I am a first time mome of an 11 week old beautiful baby girl. She is in daycare part time (3 days) and has a little cough/congestion. She has no fever and is seeming...
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- I am not sure what the name of the thermometer is but they sell it at Walmart and at Baby's-R-Us. It is a rectal thermometer and you can only put it in so far, my hus...
- I think i used an invacare humidifier (i think thats the name) i liked it the water would stay there all night and still be half full the next morning!! there is a the...
- We had a lot of success using the Temporal scanners. I have used it on my 2 year old and on our newborn and they seem to be accurate. We have even compared the tempe...
Aspirators
Asked by M.O. from New York
on October 22, 2009
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Hi! I'm having my 1st baby in February and before I even start on a baby registry I wanted to ask experienced moms out there, as far as health and safety for newborn ...
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- I agree that the hospital will give you the best aspirator out there! As for clippers, I used emery board files at first - such tiny digits! And now use a clippe...
- When ever I go to baby showers I like to give a diaper bag filled with all my favorite baby supplies! I will share with you! *Mylacon! (I buy the Wal-Mart brand. Work...
- I received an aspirator, clippers and digital thermometer in a small "summer infant" kit for my first son. Both my husband and I loved them. When my second son came ar...
Things to Have in House for 7 Month Old?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 30, 2011
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I might be starting to babysit a 7 month old 6 days a week. I'm thinking I'll need a jumparoo, and highchair, and I have a playpen and baby gate. Anything else I'll ne...
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- Pack n play, exesaucer, play mat, soft books, toys, car seat, space saver high chair, stroller. Try to make a weekly menu so mom can see what baby eats. Ask mom to br...
- Where will he nap?
- ask mom to have diaper rash cream too. I would get the booster feeding seat instead of a high chair. They take up less space, you can put it on the chair when you ne...
3 Month Old Still Congested
Asked by M.T. from Denver
on February 18, 2008
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I have a three month old that has been congested since birth. My husband and I moved to Denver in September. We are originally from New Orleans and are used to 80-100%...
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- M., my girls were both stuffy. We did the saline solution and the booger-ball with warm water just to keep the sinuses going. This, too, shall pass.
- Welcome to Denver, M.! If you're breastfeeding, you could try a drop or two of breastmilk in his nose (just express some and put it in a medicine dropper and use li...
- Hi Mary, My son who is now 4 was stuffy for the first 16 months of his life. I would ask the doctor at every visit if there was something wrong. I also was told to...
Help with the Baby Shower Registry
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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Ok
Here is my problem.
I have a baby who will be 2 in June and i am expecting my second baby in June ( actually on my DD birthday) So pretty much have all the b...
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- S., How about having a "sip and see" tea party after the baby is born. That way, guests will know the gender. If you have another girl, the hostess can then sugge...
- Just politely tell the person who is throughing your shower that you would greatly accept giftcards but are not in need of anything inparticular since your daughter is...
- I would register for dispensable items. Diapers, baby wipes, desitin, mylicon drops, baby shampoo... You can just drop your boss a note that says something like, "I...
Rookie Moms Newborn Questions
Asked by H.J. from Chicago
on October 23, 2009
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Hello all! I have a few questions I'm hoping you can help me with...
I've been told bumpers are bad (SIDS) is it ever OK to use bumpers (at what age)?
we are expe...
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- Good advice from Sara! 1. No bumpers. At some point when they start moving around, you might want some breathable mesh on the bars to keep little limbs from getti...
- Your call on the bumper. They aren't recommended but I don't know what person that doesn't use one. I use one - I tried not to and found my son's pacifier would fall o...
- The bumper doesn't allow air to circulate very fully in the crib - it isn't just an issue of them pressing their face against it. We didn't use a bumper ever with our ...
Items for Changing Table
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on December 13, 2010
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We are expecting our first child in a few weeks and I'm trying to get all the last minute items together. What items do you usually have in your changing table? I as...
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- A place for a change of clothes and the dirty diaper pal within arms reach, small basket with diaper creams. I always have used the top of a dresser it is longer and h...
- At my changing table, I have diapers, wipes, nose spray, a bulb syringe, lotion, nail clippers, and aquafor. Those are things I use regularly enough to have out. I gue...
- Baskets, baskets and more baskets to keep things organized, but within easy reach. We have lotions, Mustela's no-rinse baby wash and small cloths in one (great for new...
Slight Cold
Asked by B.H. from Cleveland
on April 2, 2008
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After starting daycare 2 days a week my 6 month old son has had a slight stuffy/runny nose and a slight cough. It has been going on for about 3 weeks and just wont go...
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- When my kids were babies I used saline nose srops then used the bulb syringe to suck the boogers out. I also used Baby Vicks chest rub on them at night to help with c...
- I have worked in a licenced and accredited daycare for 8 years, your child's cold will go away soon enough. It happens to all new chilodren who have never been in d...
- As soon as we put our first daughter in daycare...it started! The constant colds, viruses etc...It actually had my husband and I sick a few times to for about the enti...
What Do You Do to Prepare for a Storm?
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on May 25, 2011
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We have our spare bed in the basement, water and food for the baby. Purchased new batteries for the radio incase of power loss, but what else can we do to help prepar...
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- I have considered buying some large tarps. Doesn't help if your house is wiped off the map but if you still have some stuff it is nice to have them handy to protect w...
- You have done well. Get a few extra cell phone batteries and rotate them to keep them charged. Get a box for all your personal information and put it somewhere safe...
- If your kids have bike or baseball helmets, I would put them in the basement and strap them on them if you have to take cover. I would also go ahead and put any items...
Neighbors Are Expecting...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 12, 2011
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We have new neighbors across the street... they've been there maybe 6 months. We've gone over and introduced ourselves, always wave and say hi, bump into them at the g...
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- My neighbors got me a huge box of diapers after the baby was born. It was a really good gift.
- Gifts are nice and thoughtful. BUT I would probably have them over for a burger and get a feel for when her due date is...she may be VERY newly pregnant and in that c...
- What about getting those super cute pattern diapers that Pampers has out right now. That way it is still "cutsie" and useful. Bows are good or those little headband ...
