Tween: Moby Wrap
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A Newborn and a 10 Year Old Acting Out
Asked by E.E. from San Francisco
on June 25, 2008
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I have a six week old boy and a 10 year old girl. My 10 year old has had my undivided attention all of this time and we have had a great relationship. Shortly after ...
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- She is definately acting out because of the new baby. Make regular time with her to go out without the baby. Talk to her and ask her how she feels. Be honest with...
- This can be a difficult one especially because of her age most of the time they are overjoyed at 10 and become a little mother helping out tremendously with the baby. ...
- Dear E., Wow. I really feel for you. Since you are already taking your daughter to the movie, I would suggest going somewhere afterwards for a cup of hot chocolate ...
ABC Diaper Service
Asked by K.R. from San Francisco
on January 6, 2008
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My husband and I are going are looking into using a diaper service and we are wondering if anyone has used ABC diaper Service or TinyTots? If so, what was your experie...
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- Hi K., We used Tiny Tots for three years; they were completely reliable, friendly, and flexible. I still think of that time with a smile :) K. B.
- Hi I used both with my boys-I like tiny tots the dipes are softer and the people are way nicer-I could probably send you a15$ off coupon-Liza
- Hi K., We us ABC and they've been great. They're the only service I've ever used so I really don't have a comparison. Their diapers are good, they deliver on time, the...
Colic Baby??? Hearing impaired...Feeling Guilty for Other Kids!!
Asked by H.R. from Bellingham
on October 16, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I guess I need some advice, I have 3 kids a 13 year old boy, a 2 year old girl and a 6 week old girl. I think the baby might have colic. She is super h...
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- My best guess is that because your daughter is hearing impaired she is screaming. Something is not right in her little world and that's the only way she has of telling...
- I'll keep it short and sweet since my own little one is on my lap...have you considered chiropractic/cranio-sacral work for the colic? We started taking my son when he...
- I'm wondering why, if you are worried about lactose intolerance, you are breastfeeding? Have you tried a couple of days of just the Nutramigen (while storing your milk...
Nap Time
Asked by S.B. from Portland
on August 6, 2008
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Hello I have a two month old baby girl. And my youngest is 7 so it has been a while for me. My question is can you spoil a baby this young. I run a daycare out of my h...
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- I would recommend trying a Peanut Shell sling (or Kangaroo Corner, etc.) to wear baby while doing things around the house. These slings hold the baby in such a way tha...
- 2 mos. should still make her own schedule mom of 3 weeks/ 3 year/ 6 year/ 12 year old boys
- Hi S., I have a couple of suggestions. The first (and best) is to get a Moby wrap. At first I thought that it looked intimidating, but it has been the BEST thing....
Any Advice for Traveling with 8 Month Old?
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on September 12, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
My husband and I will be taking our 8 month old son on a plane trip next week to visit family. Any advice on how to make the trip go as smoothly as possib...
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- I have flown over 20,000 miles with my 11 month old (She's already been to 12 states and DC ;-) I have flown with my husband and I have flown alone. SO here's what I...
- Just make sure & have something for him to eat, drink or suck on during takeoff and landing. I would suggest to change him right before you board the plane. Our daug...
- When we flew with our (then) 10 mo. old son in April, we scheduled the flights according to either his bed or nap times. I nursed him at take off, and he went right t...
4 Month Old Wants to Be Held Non-stop
Asked by L.H. from Denver
on May 27, 2008
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HELP!! I am a single mom of four and my 4 month old won't ever let me put him down, EVER!! I am in the process of moving because I was laid off while in the hospital ...
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- Definitely get a sling. I recommend a Maya Wrap. It will allow your baby to be close, but still let you get done what you need to get done without hurting your back....
- Did the move with a newborn too. Not fun. Personally I don't believe in letting babies scream or cry, it teaches them that no one is there. My two are honors students ...
- Sling is agreat idea - For back problems, might try the ERGO carrier with infant insert. www.myfavoritebabycarrier.com. Good luck!
Newborn Not Happy Unless Eating or Sleeping
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on May 6, 2009
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Ok, i'm the proud new mom of a now five week old. she's adorable. however, unlike my older two kids, new daughter is rarely "happy" unless eating or sleeping. she does...
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- All I can say is that you got lucky with your first 2. My baby was just like this 3rd one that you are describing. I doubt there is any actual problem with her stomach...
- My first son was a breeze, but I didn't realize it until my second came along. He cried unless I held him or fed him for the first 3 months of his life. I used the b...
- Congrats your new baby! I agree with the last post about the sling. That will probably help a lot. Something that really helped with my daughter was the Prince Lion...
Help, 3 Months, Teething and Just Wants to Be Held
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on September 10, 2008
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Hi I need some suggestions/HELP! I have a 3 month little boy that is teething. Drooling enough to soak both of our shirts. Biting his hands, runny poop, restless, lowe...
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- Hello, JL, We purchased some clove oil from the health food store. I would put a drop or two on my fingers and rub it over where my daughter's teeth were coming in....
- Wow, this sounds hard. Well, know it will pass. I'm a mother of 2 and it's amazing how with the first you think things will last forever but then it zooms by and wit...
- wow. three months is so early to get teeth. are you sure it's his teeth...maybe call dr. and see what she thinks. sounds like you are doing all the right things. fr...
Sleep Issues with Newborn
Asked by C.F. from Portland
on June 23, 2008
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I have 2-week-old and a 21-month-old boys. The 2-week-old has just began crying several hours a day. My oldest had issues with colick, so I know that this will not l...
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- T J gave you some good advice. The only thing I'd add is to have him sleep in his car seat placed on the floor near you. We did this for our oldest and she had horrib...
- We went through the same thing. We ended up using a close and secure sleeper from Target. Basically, I would keep my arms around him so he felt like he was being cradl...
- I have a 5-month old that didn't suffer from quite the same issue, but I do recall during this first two weeks when I'd put him down in his craddle he too would wake u...
A Spoiled Baby Girl!
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on September 3, 2008
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I have a 7 week old that wants to be held all the time. My kids 14, 8, & 5 were home with me for the summer, so the baby got held a lot. Now that they are back in scho...
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- Hi D., At 7 weeks a baby cannot be spoiled. A pat on the back isn't going to cut it. She needs to be fed every 3 or so hours and needs to be held when she want to b...
- The BEST thing about babies is that they are very easily retrained with a little bit of love and patience. :o) Right now she needs to know you're there. So, spend s...
- My second son was wanted me to hold him all the time. I used a "snuggley" baby holder while I did my household chores. She sounds like she is needs to be close right...
