Yoga: Pack n Play
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Can a 8 Month Old Sleep in an Toddler Airbed?
Asked by M.M. from Bellingham
on October 25, 2010
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Hi Ladies. :) I currently co sleep with my 8 month old son on a full size mattress on the floor. I would like to transition him to a bed beside me so that DH can sl...
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- How about a couple of sleeping bags or a thick comforter on the floor for a "mattress"? My mom makes a bed like this for my boys when we stay at her house. You can r...
- I don't think I would do the air bed just because there could be a problem if ever there was a slow leak- he could have problems like having the mattress come up aroun...
- I agree with all the other moms who say the airbed is a risk. However, you could get a free (or nearly free) bedframe for your mattress which is now on the floor to r...
Tent Camping with 6.5 Month Old
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2008
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We are planning a tent (don't have one yet but would love suggestions on which one to purchase) camping trip to Morro Bay over Memorial Day weekend with our 6.5 month ...
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- Hi T.! I don't think it is a bad idea to go camping. I have a 4.5 month old now and we are planning on camping this July. This is our first baby too and I have hear...
- We took my son tent camping for the first time at 6 months. It was a blast! I would take a 6 or 8 man tent and a pack n play. Bring warm layers of clothes for bab...
- there is a lot of danger out there nd she is to small to take care of her self. I would not do it yet.
Exercising at Night After the Kids Go to Bed
Asked by T.S. from Boston
on February 17, 2009
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Hi! I am a working mom , married with two small children taking care of every day tasks, cooking dinner, laundry, etc. You all know the routine :-) Typically my day st...
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- Try yoga its very relaxing.
- I am in the same boat and looking forward to what other mamas say. I don't work, but my boyfriend works 3rd and sleeps all day (where the treadmill is). I try to do ta...
- Hi T., I am also NOT a morning person, at least as far as exercise goes. Because we eat our dinner a bit later, I try to do Pilates, which is great for the body but a...
Getting My Baby to Sleep at Night
Asked by T.G. from Cincinnati
on July 2, 2009
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I am having trouble getting my 2 1/2 week old baby to go to sleep after her last night feeding. I am breastfeeding and I feed her last around midnight and place her i...
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- The first 3 months are the hardest for sleeping. YOu basically have to accept that when they're that young, they aren't on any kind of schedule. At night at that age...
- First, I'm not sure what you mean by "last night" feeding. Isn't she up every 2-3 hours around the clock at this age? She should be. Second, if she wants to eat mor...
- sounds like gas. try sitting her up for 10 to 15 mins. before you lay her down. good luck
Advice Needed for Daycare Facilities, Baby Shopping , Birthing Classes Etc
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2010
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Hi moms,
I have a few questions regarding planning certain things for my baby.I am now in my 5th month. I don't have many friends here who have babies , so it would...
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- Hi there. I'm due any day now with my first so I have very limited information. Personally, after seeing how much one baby sleeper cost, I looked on ebay and quite f...
- I would start looking for daycare now! Go in, ask questions, and see what/where you feel comfortable. Must haves when a baby is born: car seat, crib/bassient with ...
- You're questions cover so many things. I'll respond to what I can. 1). Start looking now. Baby/pregnancy books will help with providing you with questions to ask...
Weight Loss and Sleep
Asked by J.C. from Albuquerque
on January 18, 2007
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I am a stay at home mom of a 2 month old little boy. I want to start trying to lose my pregnancy weight and don't know how to start. I've heard so many different thing...
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- Hi J.- What helped me with losing weight was just walking around the mall. I would go for an hour or two and just walk. Now my son is almost 20 months old so sometime...
- Well it sound like you are doing good to me. My youngest I had similar issues with he slept in the swing quite a bit, and on a pallet of blankets beside my side of th...
- I've done weight watchers and lost 37lbs. i've gained 8 back since Thanksgiving. I am Prgo now only a few weeks and was told by my coach to continue and add a few poin...
When Did You....
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on December 2, 2010
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I just had Baby # 3 3 weeks ago and have been feeling great. Its been almost 4 years since my last baby so I don't remember everything. So, I just had a couple of qu...
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- Have you tried a sling or baby carrier, so you can wear her, but still have your hands free? My baby loves to be carried, and often falls asleep in the carrier. T.
- Yes, wait six weeks. Six weeks is such a short period of time to wait to get back in shape. Do it too early and you might hurt yourself and be laid up for more than ...
- Exercise- As someone who got a horrible infection after my first delivery, I waited until the 'all clear' from the doc for babies 2 and 3. I felt great and like I was...
Help with Transition from Crib to Bed:
Asked by R.S. from Seattle
on February 25, 2008
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This past weekend we change my 18 month old son’s crib into a toddler bed. I thought that he would be ok with it but, he isn’t taking to it well. We have a rail to...
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- put the mattress on the floor by itself and surround it with stuffed animals. set up a tape recorder with yoga or massage music that he gets to listen to while he is ...
- Are you changing him now because you need the crib for a new baby? Otherwise I think 18 is way too young. My dd is 2 1/2 and still in hers. I will probably keep her...
- Hi. I totally understand ,this is a huge change for your son I know what seems to be simple to us grown up's is really big for our lil ones.Im a mother of 5 kids 2 of...
Advice on Short Temper
Asked by M.R. from St. Louis
on May 2, 2009
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I need some advice. I have a 2 year old little boy that has throws some major tantrums and seems to take it out on me by pinching me and grabbing me and just screaming...
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- With my first child, it took a while for me to learn not to give the tantrums too much attention. I always felt like 'I need to do something to stop this'. It turns ou...
- M., my little guy is about a month away from hitting two, but you could just as easily been describing my son! I am just as confused as you are, this is my third child...
- everyone needs a break sometimes! You can put him in his room for a while or turn it around and say Mommy needs a time out and go to your room and close the door for t...
My 7 Month Old Is a Nonsleeper in the a.m. & p.m.
Asked by K.H. from Houston
on October 23, 2008
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We have been directly affected by Hurricane Ike (3.5ft.of water in our house), & we can't live there. We have been living w/ my parents for about a month. My baby is...
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- You are not in your home and everything around your baby changed, so she needs time to adjust. Changes in your regul routine are sometimes really rough on babies. Y...
- You cannot "spoil"a baby. Crying is her only way of communicating her needs and what she needs is her mommy to comfort her! If you nurse or rock her you will not spo...
- It never worked for me to put my child in bed and let her fall asleep. I have always had to go in and help her. I don't know if this will help, but I normally let my...
