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My Little Barnacle
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on February 8, 2007
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My 17 month old is increasing becoming a live barnacle during the daytime. While I know it's normal childhood development and it will pass, the days will come where sh...
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- Hi Maya, Well, I do agree that a lot of kids go through a clingy stage. I think your daughter may be right in the middle of it. Our son (19 months) is in Kinderca...
- Maya, We have the same situation as you - our sitter comes to our home...our daughter would be active and outgoing with people in our home but clam up and cling on ...
- Listen to you little one! They miss you all day and are clinging to make sure they get their mommy fix. I'd suggest getting a GREAT baby carrier. Check out www.theb...
Husband Is Feeling Left Out of "Lovey's"
Asked by M.B. from Providence
on November 11, 2006
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My husband is a very loving person and very huggable. That's one of the things that I have always loved about him. He recently told me that he doesn't think that our...
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- kids are very fickle.. one day they love you, then next they don't. Your husband needs to get a thicker skin because at one point, kids can be mean too.. My 3 yr old s...
- I know this may sound like harsh and impossible advice, but if you can bear to do it it may be worth while. Next time your son is fussing or wanting you over daddy, y...
- This is soooooo normal..... hes little they love the mommy. My daughter is three and does it to daddy frequently ... its all mommy. Well she said to my husband I dont ...
Is It a Legitimate Choice to Be Irresponsible?
Asked by H.L. from New York
on February 10, 2011
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An answer to a question earlier today raises this question in my mind. We all have choices but if those choices have a negative effect on other people, is it still ok...
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- I always liked the expression: "Your freedom to swing your arm stops right at the end of my nose." I should be able to choose my course of action when it affects o...
- This is a provocative question. I think it is more about control than choices. I think the answer is yes. How does his choice affect you? Is he blowing all your sa...
- Everybody's view of what "irresponsibility" is can be very different. Some people think that anyone's view of the world but their's is wrong. Some people think anyth...
Crying Newborn
Asked by K.K. from Omaha
on January 5, 2012
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HI, i have a 4 week old little boy who wants only me to hold him ALL of the time!! He could be in a deep sleep and as soon as i lay him down, rather it be his swing or...
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- Sounds exactly like my daughter. The only peace we had was after the miracle blanket. I tried all the other swaddling blankets but she was able to get out of them. O...
- I second the swaddling and the swinging and the patting. Once he is asleep, and you put him down, how long are you letting him cry before going to get him? I would w...
- Try swaddling him. I would put him down in the crib and pat him while he cries. Try different positions - side, back, stomach. Sometimes babies do better on their tu...
Breastfeeding Question Regarding Soothing a Newborn
Asked by J.W. from Philadelphia
on May 11, 2010
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My daughter is 5 weeks old and I just want some advice on whether this is normal. I feel like she's either breastfeeding, sleeping or fussy. And the fussiness is onl...
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- I truly believe that breastfeeding can help you keep your sanity with a baby. I nursed on demand for a year and at nap/night time until 18 months. My biggest regret...
- yup normal.. my duagher was the same way.. fuss cry nurse fuss cry...nap. you can try a pacifier and see if she just needs to suck. I wouldnt put her on the brea...
- You might try getting some generic Mylicon drops. Gas can cause extra fussiness and it's very common in babies. Sucking helps soothe upset stomachs. Does her stomac...
Did You Do This?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 3, 2012
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Did you place your baby in a crib to sleep, in his/her own room, as soon as you came home from the hospital? Or did you use some alternative, like a bassinet, or a ro...
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- I absolutely did. My daughters always slept in their cribs for night and naps immediately. My younger child didn't nap well until aroung 4 months so there were many ...
- All 5 of my kids slept in their own rooms right after birth to get them used to sleeping apart and on their own. The older they get the harder it is to get them to do ...
- When I first brought my daughter home from the hospital I tried to put her in her own room because everyone told me to do that from the start, but it did not work. I ...
Seeking Advice for Comforting a Child with an Ear Infection
Asked by H.G. from Eugene
on January 18, 2009
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My 9 month old daughter has her first ear infection. We've been using acetaminophen and amoxicillan, as the Dr. ordered, but she still is uncomfortable and cranky. Any...
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- My daughter had chronic ear infections and some home grown things that I do to help her is a warm wet washcloth on her ear and elevating the head of the crib to a 45 d...
- I know that there are some people that prefer to not give their families antibiotics, however, if you have already started the course of antibiotics, then it is best t...
- Have your doctor prescribe A/B Optic Drops. My 20 month old has had many ear infections and the drops take away the pain in the first days of using the antibiotic. ...
The Baby Wont Stop Crying
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on October 6, 2011
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Sigh. Sob.
I love my daughter. She is beautiful, sweet, happy...as long as I am right next to her or holding her. If I try to do dishes, laundry, go to the bathroo...
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- Aaaaw, you poor thing! I remember! I guess she's about the age where it occurs to them you and her are not two parts of the same person, thus the resulting clingy p...
- It's separation anxiety---darn it. And some girls really have a severe case. There is no way through it except to get a frequent baby sitter. My daughter was like ...
- It sounds like to me seperation aniexty, my children went through it. Try to put her where she can see you and play peek a boo. Every time you hide take a little longe...
11 Months and Still Sooo Fussy!!!
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on July 20, 2008
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Hello all, My son is now 11 months old and he is still so fussy. I am not sure what to do. He doesn't sleep well at night, he still is nursing at least twice a nigh...
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- sleep with him all night! (and sleep whenever your children sleep!) and hold him and nurse him and include him in your activities as much as he wants! it sounds like h...
- I am having the same problem with my 12 mo. old daughter. I feel for you and am looking forward to reading the responses. Good luck, you are not alone!
- I totally agree with Erin K...It is completely normal for your child to be waking and nursing in the night. It is not a necessity for nutrition but nursing is not all ...
Thirteen Month Old Prefers His Daddy
Asked by K.T. from Seattle
on September 28, 2008
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My adorable thirteen month old son seems to prefer his daddy whenever he is home from work. We spend all day together playing and interacting, but when his dad is home...
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- yep it happens. it is tough but it will change. my daughter goes throgh phases like that. she swings back and forth. around that age she was all about dad because he p...
- Hi K., I'm going through a similar thing right now---my daughter and I live w/ my mom, and it seems like "Ba-ma" is really the most popular one in the house. My daug...
- My son has always preferred daddy even though I stay at home with him and we have fun together, as well. He is almost 3 and nothing has changed. I'm glad that he has...
