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8 Month Old Standing up in Crib
Read all 6 responses: "Recently my 8 month old son figured out how to pull himself up to standing. This is a wonderful milestone... but the last couple of ...
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- My daughter went through this as well and in a couple of days he should figure out how to get himself down. I tried to speed up the process by "teaching" her how to fa...
- We just went through this too! I agree with Monica H. in regards to the death grip and knuckle reflex and I would say that a week of that should do it. Watch him whi...
- We went through the same thing with my daughter. It's great when they can get up but poor things don't know how to get back down so they are "stuck" there ;) I agree w...
8 Month Old Not Babbling
Read all 5 responses: "Hi moms! Once again (and I think everyone on here feels the same), I just have to say how much I love this board and all of the ...
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- The Children's Hospital here in Denver says to get them evaluated at 9 months if they're not babbling. Not sure what you have in your area, but they probably would sa...
- Have the doctor check for fluid on the ears. At ten months I finely got others to see that he was not making as many noises, sounds as he should, they did a heari...
- This sounds just like my son who will be 3 in June. He wouldn't really make the sounds that the books said he should be making and really preferred people to toys. I w...
8 Month Old Refusing Formula
Read all 5 responses: "Hello. My 8month old loves to eat and she doesn't want to drink milk. She was breast fed for 7months and supplemented on formula ...
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- Big variety of food (I got a little mini-blender, probably at babies R Us, so I could blend big-people foods that seemed appropriate) ... you'll have to keep close tra...
- You didn't mention if you can still pump and bottle feed. I'm guessing not, but if you can, I would try that. Next, have you tried different formulas? They really ...
- I recently weaned my 8 mo old and he did not want to drink formula. I mixed it with vanilla flavored rice milk to give it the sweetness of breast milk. The first day...
8 Month Old Still Not Even Eating Cereal or Baby Fruit
Read all 29 responses: "Hi Moms, Gosh I hope you can help me! :) I have a happy, healthy 8 month old son who breastfeeds very regularly and very well.
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- Just a couple quick thoughts... Have you tried using a mesh bag feeder, so he can try putting a piece of real food (i.e. banana) into his mouth? Maybe that will gi...
- You are doing everything right. Do not worry!
- A., I think your son is pretty normal and you're correct to follow his cues. One thing you might try that you didn't mention is smooshing food off your own plate and ...
8 Months Pregnant and Experiencing Vaginal Itching!
Jun 3, 2009 ... Read all 18 responses: "hello and thank you for any advice! i am now eight months pregnant and i am experiencing rather intense vaginal ...
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- Hi J., I had this same problem throughout my pregnancy with my second (don't know if that matters.) It was excruciating. Nothing the Dr prescribed worked. It was...
- this happened to me with my first. i don't think there was anything to be done, i recall asking the ob but not getting any particular remedy. sorry!
- Yogurt directly applied can help with some itches. You might want to try Aveeno 100% Colloidal Oatmeal Bath soak. Oatmeal is very soothing for irritated skin.
Milestones for an 8 Month Old
Read all 22 responses: "My son will be 8 months old this Friday and I am just wondering when other peoples babies did things. He has been rolling all over ...
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- Hey M., My daughter just turned 7 months on the 5th. I'm in the same boat your in, She started rolling over about 4 1/2 - 5 months. She's starting to sit somewhat...
- My son didn't crawl until he was 10 mo. and walked the day he turned 13 mo. He didn't just take a couple steps and fall, he took off running. My nephew crawled at 7 ...
- Have no worries at all :) Every baby is different... that being said, my son skipped crawling and didn't walk until he was 13 1/2 months old. You can imagine my concer...
8 Month Old Sleep Questions
I am a first time mom to a 8 month old and I have a question about a sleep issue How do you teach your child to put themselves to sleep or put themselves ...
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- I used a book called Baby Wise with both of mine. I got it when my first got her days and nights mixed up! What a nightmare!!! Anyway, it is all about a schedule th...
- My middle DD was like this. Eventually we put a cd player in her room and continuously played either really soft music or white noise all through the night for her. T...
- Since mine was born, I have played classical music and the favorite was free in a Baby Magic gift set. As we approach four years of age, I only pull it out when she i...
Needing Help with 8 Month Old's Feeding Schedule
Read all 9 responses: "I am a first time mom and I am a little confused on if my son is getting enough or if I am feeding the proper amounts to him.
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- I am no expert, but I have just gone through this recently. I would say to go ahead and start him on fruits, maybe around lunchtime, so he starts getting used to 3 "me...
- I would hold off on fruits and fruit juices for awhile. Babies (just like the rest of us) prefer sweet things so if you start on fruits before he has had a wide variet...
- Wow, I stressed on this topic soooo much! First, until at least a year, his nutrition is coming from breastmilk. You should give him the milk first, and then let him...
Is This Normal?? 8 Month Old with Temper tantrums...don't Know What to Do
Read all 16 responses: "My daughter will be 8 months tomorrow and for the last 2 months or so, she has become like a different baby and it's getting worse.
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- I don't know if this will be helpful to you or not, but serves only as another possible idea. There may very well be somthing else going on, and in that sense it is a...
- With the other responses I have read, everyone seems to be giving you great advise. Have you tried maybe giving your daughter her own remote (batteries removed of cou...
- Hi M., I think your right. Your daughter is awful young to be acting like this. I would definitely speak with the pediatrician about it. One of the moms who resp...
Seeking a Great Pediatrician for My 8 Month Old
Read all 8 responses: "Looking for a good pediatrician in the Pearland area."
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- Hey, we moved here from DFW too! We LOVE our pediatrician! He's part of a group and their offices are very convenient in the 7900 bldg on Fannin right off the 610 lo...
- I go to Dr. Cheryl Hausinger in Frienswood. They are located on 528 but I believe there is also a clinic in Pearland. She has been really great. I have a 7 month ol...
- I use Dr. Y. Beth Yip for my (almost) 7 month old son. She is Fantastic, very thorough, caring, friendly and knowledgable. Her nurse is great too. They both take the...
