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Flying with 2 . ..
Asked by L.L. from Seattle
on May 27, 2011
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I am seeking your advice and words of wisdom for flying solo with a baby and a toddler!
In a few days myself, my 2 year old and my 4 month will be flying to visit m...
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- Call ahead to the airlines and request assistance. Check as much baggage at the curb as possible. I agree with the carrier so that your hands are free for the to...
- first, I don't know where your brother lives, but some bigger towns have strollers and carseats that you can rent? Something worth checking. As for flying, we flew...
- I just flew with my 3 boys who are 5y, 3y, and 9 months. I also had to bring a ton of gear--3 car seats and a stroller. I put the baby in a Bjorn carrier, the 3 year...
Generally Unhappy 11 Month Old
Asked by K.P. from Norfolk
on March 6, 2008
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I babysit a healthy 11 month old boy twice a week, and his disposition has me concerned. I've been watching him since he was 3 months old, and he has always been very...
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- Hi K., All I can say is get something that you can hold him in to do your work when you are not sitting down. What needs to be done if the child has separation anx...
- Maybe holding him more would help-=-- I know that is hard, but it may be he really needs the extra cuddling. a sling may work great- you can use them even at this age...
- I have some experience with autism-I've worked in ABA therapy and tutoring children with autism for 10 years. I studied and read a lot about it. Unhappiness is not a...
9 Month Old Not Sleeping Well
Asked by C.W. from Houston
on July 6, 2010
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My daughter is 9 months old and she is waking up at all hours of the night. She used to be a great 7pm-6am sleeper (with some waking up to put the paci back in)....up...
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- I had the same problem with my son about a month ago. He was teething. Try some baby orajel. I would try to comfort my son by picking him up and rocking him for 5-10 m...
- One word: "Ferber"!!!!! Good luck!!!
- I kind of think it might be teething too. My son is 9 months old as well and has had some weird sleep issues this week as well! I think right now you should err on t...
Help Me Get My 15 Mth Old in His Own Bed!!
Asked by H.P. from Salt Lake City
on January 19, 2011
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So with my second kid I was good about not co-sleeping until we went on a 3 wk trip and he had to sleep in my bed. Then he was teething and here I am once again with ...
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- Maybe this article will make you feel a little better. I know that's it's all up to choice and what you can handle. And how creative we can be with marriage free time,...
- Since he didn't bed share before this, you should be able to go back to the routine from before if you remain consistent. I'd try Baby Whisperer or No cry Sleep Solut...
- I think putting him in the crib is a good idea. If you're open to CIO, don't let him "cry and cry and cry for hours"! Go in every 5 mins, then 10 mins then 20 mins a...
Reflux / Mother's Diet / Wedge or Incline for Baby
Asked by M.C. from Boston
on May 20, 2010
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I recently posted a question about my son's reflux. We're still having a tough time. I've tried raising his mattress 30 degrees, letting him sleep in his car seat or...
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- I dont have personal experience with this issue but I'm a firm believer in optimizing your nutrition for your baby's development if you're bf'ing. Instead of just focu...
- Every child is so different that iit is hard to respond. My experience was that my son had a milk protein allergy, which we discovered through stool testing that show...
- The First goods to eliminate would be wheat and gluten(oats, barley) and dairy of all kinds(I know this is not easy, but important to stick to). Sugar is another big o...
Baby Won't Stay Sleeping in Bassinet at Night
Asked by B.W. from Houston
on December 9, 2008
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thanks for everyone's responses. I should clarify a little though. the bassinet is part of a pack n play so there is still plenty of room for her. I actually use an el...
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- I think that was the time my son stoped sleeping in his bassenett. Its ok to let her sleep in the swing or bouncer. They will out grow that one too. My son did this an...
- Sounds to mee like maybe she has reflux...with her fussing after being fed and then being laid down. If she is ok in the bouncer or swing, then she would be somewhat u...
- Hey B., I haven't read the other responses so sorry if this is a repeat! I moved my little guy to his crib at about 8 weeks because he is such a big boy, he is reall...
How Do I Get a One Month Old to Sleep in His Own Bed?
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on August 30, 2006
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My son will be one month old, next week, and we're already having issues with him wanting to sleep in bed with my husband and I (literally on our chests). Because he'...
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- I am a nursing mom too. And to be honest there's nothing better than having a baby snuggle you but I'm a bit anxious about the co-sleeping idea. I just don't get goo...
- Wait until he is a little older. But if you can get him to nap in his crib or playpin by himself you can slowly move him into the crib.
- I have used the 3 in 1 crib soother. If you go to target.com and type in "crib soother" you can see what it looks like. When the baby fusses it comes on and vibrates...
Help Making Dinner W/ 19 Month Old
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on February 18, 2013
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I have 3 kiddos - 6, 3 & 19months. My husband's work situation means that he is rarely home during dinner prep. This means I have 3 kids to entertain while I make di...
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- Put him in a "safe" area. Gate off a room or area in your home he can't get out of, with no toys or games of his older siblings to desttoy. Leave him there with toys...
- I made dinner during nap time.
- My Husband is never home during "dinner" prep either. He is at work. That doesn't matter if he is home or not. Your 6 year old must be in school. The 3 year old...
Big Girl Bed in New Room Transition
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on July 29, 2009
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For the last few weeks or so, we have been working on getting our 22 month old daughter a big girl bed and room. Last Saturday she took her first nap in there all the...
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- She is already going through a HUGE transition with having a new brother! I wouldn't put her through any more transitions now. I know this isn't what you are asking, b...
- I had to put a bedrail on the side of the bed. This stopped alot of the crying, but I still had to sit with her. She too would play when first put to bed, and I woul...
- Hi L., From my observations with kids I've taken care of, the answer to your question is "Maybe". Maybe, for some kids, the double transition is too much, for some ...
Help! I Need Some Sleep.
Asked by K.S. from Philadelphia
on October 22, 2007
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Two struggles: 1)I have three children, 5 1/2, 28 months & 10 months. My 28 month is in a toddler bed b/c he would climb out of a crib & pack-n-play. He continues to g...
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- Hi K., I know where you are coming from a little bit. I only have one child but they are all the same. About your child getting up in the middle of the night. We p...
- All I can say is good luck and your not alone! I guess sometimes the only comfort is knowing your children will not be teenagers trying to sleep w/ you and at somepoi...
- My 3 year old is also in a toddler bed. He is good about staying in bed at night but not at naptime. Even if he isn't going to sleep at naptime I insist he have some...
