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5 Week Old Constipated
Read all 18 responses: "I have 5 week old son that i believe is constipated because of formula. ... Another factor may be the 6 week growth spurt. It is a doozie! ... HI J., i wouldn't give him prune juice nor formula, if your baby is ...
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- no prune juice,karo syrup or anything, just breast milk. to ensure he's "getting enough" check his poops. as long as it's copious, it's all good! at this point he may ...
- My one year old had this problem when he was an infant. I was also told to give him diluted prune juice. I don't know if it really helped, but it definitely did hurt...
- I had always though prune juice and water was the way to go. When my daughter who is now 4 was younger she used to have problems with constipation. I would give her ...
Help with Child 6 Month Old I Watch
Read all 7 responses: "i am a stay at home mom with a 2 yo and a 10 m old and have been watching a 6 month old for a few weeks. the first week went fine but ...
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- I highly recommend the ergo baby carrier, but there are many out there that might work well for you and the baby. Being held is so important, and with a good carrier y...
- oh gosh, u have your hands completely full. were u holding him alot that first week. if so, maybe he got used to it. or does he only cry when u are paying your kids ...
- Hi A., Every parenting magazine, American Baby, Parents....All say that 6 mos old is the time when babies start to get clingy like that, they all reccommend that when...
10 Week Old NOT Napping
I remember him being a week old and not napping but maybe 1 hour during the day. But he slept very well at night! .... pregnancy week 10 · 6 week old baby ...
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- She may not be a napper. My daughter this past weekend only napped for about an hour and half total, then Sunday took almost a 4 hour nap total that day. Some kids ar...
- My son, now 22, was like this. I went to the pediatrician as my son was not sleeping more than 3 hours at a shot..ever....and I was a walking zombie. The pediatricia...
- My daughter was like that too! She would nap best in the bouncy seat but even then it was only like 30 minutes at a time. But the good news is - she did at one poin...
5 Week Old Sleeping
Sep 5, 2009 ... FWIW I used baby whisperer with both of my kids One is 7 weeks older than yours I .... My 6 Week Old Daughter Only Sleeps 910 Hours a Day ...
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- you are not creating any habits at this age...in fact that habit thing is really a myth in general. Kids change so much during their first year they hardly have time t...
- I follow Weissbluth's book and it looks like you've already read it. The idea that newborns should only be awake for 60-90 minutes at a time was very helpful for me. I...
- At that age, I used the "magic sling". It's the one by Infantino at Target. My son would always fall asleep in it. It worked like magic. I also rocked him to sleep...
How to Keep My 6 Week Old from Getting My Toddler's Flu?
a 6 week old shouldn't get it. The immunities running in their bodies are pretty good ... 5 Day Old Baby, 3 Year Old Has a Cold and Wants to Touch - Help! ...
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- wash wash wash your hands! maybe when you're holding your toddler, wear a hoodie or sweater just with him. then take it off when you go to your other children. germ...
- a 6 week old shouldn't get it. The immunities running in their bodies are pretty good when they are that little. Although just take precautions wash your hands a lot, ...
- Hi J., I think if you are breastfeeding, your own immune system will help protect your baby through the milk. I am sure there will be other informative bits of w...
Question About Feeding a 12 Week Old.
Read all 12 responses: "I am a new mom with a 12 week old son that was born 3 weeks early. ... born 11 28 · 6 week development · 9 week old baby development ...
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- No way does a 3 month old need solids. His stomach lining and other digestive organs are not mature enough so I would stick with what you are giving him. Just give him...
- Hi L., I have had 4 children and they were all very hungry by 2 months old. They were all born around the 7 pound mark and 3 were rolly polly butter balls for about 6...
- You may wish to contact your pediatrician, but it is highly unlikely that he/she will recommend starting solids until 4 months. Remember that your baby's digestive sy...
8 Week Old Not Sleeping on Her Own
My babies all slept with me. They decided when they were ready to sleep on their own. .... Can't Get 6 Week Old to Sleep in Bassinet Anymore ...
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- By all means, if you need sleep let her sleep w/ you. There is nothing wrong with co-sleeping. Letting a two month old baby cry it out is cruel. Someone who's only ...
- I'd like to 'ditto' the advice from Amy L. I think she gave you some very realistic, practical advice. I used the same technique with my 2 daughters. It took some p...
- You're doing a good job, it is a special thing to sleep with your little one. There is no reason to stop at this point, especially if you're wanting safe sleep with v...
3 Week Old Having Trouble with Bowel Movements
Read all 10 responses: "My 3 week old son seems to be having trouble with his bowel movements. ... 6 week old baby · baby pregnancy calendar ...
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- T. My youngest daughter had this problem when she was born 4 weeks early. As I recall, we had to make weak prune juice for her and if I am not mistaken I also ha...
- Theresa, I had the same problem with my daughter. I didn't like the idea of giving her Karo syrup either but I took her to the ER and had them X-ray her lil tummy, ...
- My baby boy, now 9 months, also had that problem. It turned out he has a cow's milk protein allergy, and he is on special formula, Elecare. We ended up taking him to a...
Help! My 4 Week Old Wont Poop!
Sep 29, 2009 ... My daughter was having the same problem with her 4 week old baby. ..... My 6 week old was consipated and my doctor had me give him up to 2 ...
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- Karo syrup. That is what I had to use for all my babies. use a hlaf teaspoon and mix it with his milk. He will start to get regular after a couple feedings.
- It's not uncommon for breastfed babies to go quite a while without pooping (up to 4 or 5 days is normal). It's only been a day and a half, I think it may be too soon ...
- Jennifer T has the best suggestions so far. Breast is definitely best. The only reason you have low milk supply, as Jennifer stated, is because of the formula given....
Pressure from Family to Use Barley and Formula Milk at 6 Weeks.
Go with your heart If your baby is satisfied with breastmilk there's no need to supplement Your baby is only 6 weeks old Their systems are still developing ...
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- Hi! I am also a breastfeeding Mom of 2....My first son was a lot like your 6 week old. Nursed very frequently day and night....up every 2 hours at night to nurse and I...
- I think that it is a good thing that you are breastfeeding. that is the best thing for your baby. the only question is are you producing enough milk for the baby? from...
- Stay Strong Momma!!! Forget about not hurting anyone's feelings. This is your daughter not theirs. It is your decision to make the choices you do to raise you lit...
