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Advice on Breaking Baby of Dependence on Swaddling
Asked by A.D. from Raleigh
on August 19, 2008
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Hello, Helpful Moms. I have a wonderful 3-month old son who overall is a very good sleeper. My challenge is that he sleeps well only when tightly swaddled, but now t...
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- Oh boy! I, too, had a daughter who was addicted to swaddling, and I held on to it for as long as I could, wrapping her more and more tightly. But she almost always f...
- My youngest son, now 5, loved being very tightly swaddled. It was great in the beginning, but like you, he began to wake up early on. Unfortunately, babies are no diff...
- how about feet pajamas? Maybe he gets cold and that wakes him. Or, how about those sacks that you put them in where it is like being swaddled but they can't get out,...
Advice? Baby List
Asked by J.K. from Fayetteville
on April 17, 2012
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What were some things that you jay couldn't live without when you had a baby? Different brands, different must haves?
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- We ONLY used Pampers brand diapers. The swaddlers especially are so great for the newborns. As far as the larger baby items, we used one of those pack 'n' plays wi...
- Carseat/stroller combo makes it easier to attach carseat to stroller when needed with a newbie & makes it more comfy for them. Pack N Play that has an on board changi...
- A must for my son: -a floor fan- I had a colicy baby... -a binky-until he was 11 months -pampers sensitive baby wipes -pampers swaddlers diapers- great for boys -...
New Baby on the Way... What Do I Need?
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2008
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I am due in May and am getting ready to start stocking my house with stuff for baby. We have an eight year old son but I feel that it has been so long since I have don...
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- A few of my favorite things: Boppy Nose Aspirator Humidifier Diaper Depot Diaper Duck (with refillable poop bags) travel diaper changer with pockets for diaper...
- Hi M.. Just some thoughts...buy a few sets of crib sheets (you'll have to change them frequently if the baby spits up). I think having a lot of onesies is also impo...
- M. I know how you feel. My son is 13 years older than my 3 month old daughter. I had no clue of what I needed for a baby. I looked at targets website for items to see...
Desperate for Help with a Colicky Baby
Asked by N.D. from Orlando
on April 8, 2008
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Has anyone ever found anything that worked to soothe a newborn with colic? A friend of mine is going out of her mind because her baby is crying so much. He's not ill, ...
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- GRIPE WATER!!!!!!!!!! It's made by Baby's Bliss! I didn't look to see where you are from but here in Pensacola you can buy it at Storkland. That's the only place I've...
- OK here's the deal and it sounds crazy but it works. When my son was a baby 8weeks he went through the same thing this is what my mother did for me when I was a baby.....
- Bicycle kicks help sometimes and the football hold can give relief sometimes too. A vibrating bouncy seat might be worth a shot.
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on October 26, 2009
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One of my good friend's is having a baby shower in a couple of weeks and I have no idea what to get her. I want to give her something that she will need but at the sa...
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- If you know the babies name - you could get something embroidered (hooded towel, blanket, burp clothes, etc.). There are a lot of embroidery places around dallas (and...
- Miracle Blanket! Hands down, it's the BEST gift ever. It's the "Gift of Sleep." www.MiracleBlanket.com ;o)
- Hi M., For a really unique and meaningful gift, I would suggest you give her Juice Plus+. It's fruits and veggies in a capsule. After baby is born, it is so hard fo...
Help! Baby WONT Sleep
Asked by K.G. from Pittsburgh
on June 9, 2011
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My daughter is now about 6 weeks old. Within the last week, she has stopped going back to sleep after eating at night. She will only sleep if i'm holding her. Even if ...
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- I recommend the book Babywise. It worked very well for our DD.
- Check out happiest baby on the block...obviously you aren't going to read the book right now, but there are youtube videos that show the 5 s's Swaddle, suck, side-lyin...
- As everyone else has said, she's way to young for CIO. The point now is not to get her to sleep, but to get you some sleep. This is what we did: my husband or mom to...
Suggestions for Baby Registery
Asked by A.T. from Fort Wayne
on August 18, 2008
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It has been a long time since we've had a baby in the house, we already have the crib and other "major" items, but I wanted to hear from you mom's if there is anything...
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- Here is a list of my favorite and my son's favorite baby items. *Fisher Price Aquarium Cradle swing *A very lightweight stroller (heavy strollers are a pain! and br...
- A boppy pillow, shopping cart cover, and swaddle blankets!
- As a few moms said earlier, Swaddle blankets with velcro are great! Literally the first night I put my son in one he went from sleeping only three hours at a time to ...
How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on April 9, 2009
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I have a 10 week baby girl and my pediatrician has always just called her one of those "fussy" babies. But, now I'm thinking it might just be related to not getting e...
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- Is it possible that she could have reflux? Babies don't have to spit up to acid reflux. My daughter had what they call silent reflux where the acid comes up but doesn'...
- Hi T., This is pretty normal for a baby her age. She is still trying to figure out a routine. If you are consistent with your own nighttime routine (a bath, breastf...
- I was going to respond to this but Melissa said EVERYTHING I would have said so I'll just leave it at that!! Good luck!
Getting Baby to Sleep on Her Own
Asked by E.S. from Detroit
on February 27, 2008
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I have a 4 month old and she sleeps wonderfully at night in her crib, atleast 8-9 hours, but only when we rock her to sleep. We have been trying to put her down drows...
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- I think you're doing great. One option is to use a swing....that helped with us (in getting more sleep & keeping from having to rock for 1/2 hour or more), but then y...
- My four month old still prefers to be swaddled during naps at daycare and at night. I use swaddleme by kiddopotamus. It velcros so I don't have to worry about her in h...
- Don't worry about what other caregivers do, unless you have standards for your daughter's care that you think they aren't going to live up to. Then, you have a comple...
