Water: Moby Wrap
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Water Wraps/slings
Asked by S.S. from Cheyenne
on June 14, 2010
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I was wondering if anyone had a good website for inexpensive water slings/wraps (would prefer a 5-6 meter wrap as opposed to a sling, but would do either) for about $4...
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- I made two wraps out of a slick, jersey material--the kind used in basketball jerseys that has little holes in it. I tied one "sling" at the shoulder, and also bought...
- If I understand correctly, are you asking about a bathing suit wrap? or sarong? Maybe clarify a bit more for us so we can get you a better answer.
- I personally don't know, but check out thebabywearer.org. It's a forum much like this one where you can ask questions specifically about baby wearing, and they also h...
Lime Water or :Colic Calm" for Colic?
Asked by M.Q. from Indianapolis
on July 9, 2008
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I should have mentioned all of the things we have tried- which is everything that has been mentioned and much much more. Running the vacuum, wearing her in a sling/wra...
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- We used Colic Calm and it did seem to take the edge off. It's black, so be sure if she spits it up, you have a bib on her! Another thing that helped take the edge of...
- I would suggest Culturelle for kids. Just take a capsule and empty it into one of her bottles once a day. It helps with digestion and colic (and several other things...
- Hi M.! Colic is horrible! I'm sorry to hear that you and your little pumpkin are experiencing it! We did it too... for a long 9-1/2 weeks! Then it just stopped out...
Sling or Moby?
Asked by J.W. from Rochester
on January 16, 2010
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I am pregnant with #3 and though I haven't "worn" my babies in the past, I am thinking it will be quite practical this time around. I am trying to decide between a sli...
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- My DS HATED the sling until he could hold his head up and see the world around him. The Moby is great but I think it takes a lot of time to feel comfortable with ...
- I never used the moby wrap. With my 1st, I loved the sling, however I didn't like it with my second. The sling does not let you feel completely confident in using 2 ...
- I had both a sling and a moby wrap, and I preferred the moby wrap for a few reasons. Once you get used to it, it only takes a minute to wrap and get on. The fabric i...
Unhappy Baby
Asked by C.S. from Columbus
on March 3, 2010
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My daughter (almost 10 weeks old) has been diagnosed with reflux and she's been on zantac for almost a month. She's also on formula for reflux and we are taking steps...
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- All of our children found skin to skin contact to be very soothing and my husband loved that bonding experience. He would take off his shirt and lay the baby on his c...
- Your daughter is probably uncomfortable, and wearing her all day probably gives her some distraction and comfort. She might do well with even more sensory input. Among...
- I don't think a 10 week old baby smiles--yet. You're going through a tough time. You're doing all you can and it will get better. Hang in there.
Do I Let My 10 Week Old CRY?
Asked by S.P. from Seattle
on October 20, 2009
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My daughter doesn't fall asleep on her own. I nurse her & since birth she has used me as a pacifier. Now that she is a bit older, I am wondering if I should let her cr...
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- I know its frustrating, but it sounds like maybe when you have a hard time with her that shes gassy. It really does happen a lot with babies and when she is especiall...
- I wouldn't let her cry either... I agree that 10 weeks old is way to early to let her cry it out. She needs to know you are there for her. You are not "spoiling" her...
- I did modified CIO with my boys at this age. I never let them cry for more then 5 minutes at a time. At 5 minutes go calm her down with out feeding, or even picking ...
Sleep Help
Asked by J.B. from Seattle
on April 22, 2009
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My almost 7 month old daughter has always had trouble sleeping. Getting her to sleep for naps or at night has always been a challenge. She is a light sleeper and rar...
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- I'm still nursing my 2 y/o to sleep. The way I see it, they grow up so very fast and there is nothing like the nursing relationship. I'm just not willing to give it ...
- Check out the book "The No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. She is an advocate of the family bed and has some really great ideas about how to get baby to sle...
- I don't have much useful advice about getting her to sleep without nursing, because my twins were the same way -- VERY tough sleepers, especially one of them. A ride ...
3 Month Old Will Only Sleep in My Arms
Asked by L.B. from Portland
on September 4, 2008
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I have an adorable 3 month old little girl who refuses to sleep anywhere but on me. My first daughter was like clockwork - napped in her crib at 10AM and 2PM and went ...
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- I am sorry I kinda know what you are going through. Mine is 4 months and won't sleep but I can put her down to find her feet, swing, etc. But I have gotten some advi...
- Without reading the numerous advice that you have already had. Ours was kind of the same. Turns out that she had reflux and had and still has at 10 months old a hard...
- Hello - I had 3 baby boys who were all the same - they nursed a lot and they would fall asleep while nursing - then cry when put anywhere that was not next to my s...
1 Month Old Using Breast as a Pacifier, but Won't Take a Binkie, Need Advice
Asked by A.J. from Sacramento
on October 24, 2009
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Okay all you moms I thought after nursing my 1st son for a year I'd have this down pat, but I am at a loss and struggling with BF my newest son. We had problems in the...
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- With my 1st son we tried every pacifier sold with no luck. He either wanted a boob or a finger. This made him a lazy nurser though. We could spend 45min nursing and...
- Wow, that sounds incredibly frustrating. I hope when my 2nd comes in about a month I won't have similar problems! Ordinarily, I don't suggest this book because I disa...
- I feel for you My sons are 20 months apart too, I just think your littler guy is so little and maybe him being able to take a pacifier is too hard for him this young,...
Why Is My Son So Fussy Every Night?
Asked by M.L. from Appleton
on May 28, 2009
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I have a four week old son and about the same time every night, he becomes very fussy. I am assuming it is gas because he cries differently, as though he us in pain. ...
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- I never like using medications on a little baby and my ped really discouraged using gas drops. We did a lot of tummy massage for our DS to help his system. My DH was t...
- I second considering reflux. My son did the same and once he got meds for reflux he was much better. Although, he did also have problems with eating throughout the day...
- Sounds like colic mama. Fussiness at the same time every night, gas like pains, different cry, pulling legsup nad arching back, all signs of colic. It will have to ...
Newborn Fussiness - What Worked for You?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on October 27, 2009
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OK, so it's a given that a newborn is going to cry - it's not like I expect him to be quiet, but we've had bouts of extreme crying from 8-11pm. We've tried Gripe Wate...
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- Handing the baby over to her dad when he got home and locking myself in our bedroom with the crossword puzzle. :D Seriously, we tried everything you have with our ...
- My daughter was really fussy every night from about 7-10pm. We never found out why, but I have heard that many newborns are fussy in the evenings simply because they a...
- My son was super hungry during those hours,so we just nursed a lot. He also liked the swing.
