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9 1/2 Month Old Waking up Around Same Time Every Night
Asked by S.M. from New York
on November 16, 2008
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Hello everyone. My daughter is about 9 1/2 months old and she has never been the greatest sleeper. For the past week, she has been waking up between 10-10:30 pm every...
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- honestly, it could be anything, although i disagree that at 9 months she is "playing with you". obviuosly something is waking her up. things to consider are teethi...
- Read what sleep expert Dr. Weissbluth says: http:// billiediscoverytoys.blogspot.com/2008/09/sleep-begets-sleep.html
- It sounds o me like she is teething. My daughter is about a month older and that is what happens with her. Try giving her a little baby motrin or tylenol before bed....
Birthday Party Place Suggestions for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by Y.B. from Chicago
on June 2, 2011
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My boys turn 6 and 2 in July and I am stuck as to where to have their birthday party this year. We did a party at the park once which was not bad ( need to be creative...
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- What about laser tag or cosmic bowling? Or an ice skating rink?
- Hey Y., I don't live in your area, however I blogged about birthday party ideas a while back: http://heyyougetreal.com/momblog/what-about-birthday-parties/ Maybe you ...
- I really liked parks for my kid for most of her years till she hit 9. The mess wasnt at my house. We rented a bounce house one year, and a kids bounce house slide. ...
Mixing Breastmilk and Formula Suggestions
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on July 28, 2011
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Hi there moms. I have a 6.5 mos who exclusively gets BM, but she is not an efficient nurser (will only latch on one side, reflux issues, let down and supply issues) so...
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- You can combine breast milk and formula in a bottle. Start with an once of formula in a bottle of breast milk and increase as needed. It is great that you have pumped...
- 1/2 and 1/2. You are better off mixing less than more. This way you will not waste any. If she finishes and wants more, mix up some more.
- I guess Pamela thinks that us actually answering YOUR question is diminishing your choice to breastfeed... I really think she is irritated at us because she considers...
5 Week Old Wants to Nurse Constantly
Asked by R.L. from Houston
on May 1, 2011
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I'm just curious if other moms have had a similar experience and how it worked out. My almost 5 week old seems to want to nurse constantly in the afternoons. (not ev...
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- He could be heading into the "6-week growth spurt" a little early, or maybe he's just not quite as efficient at nursing as he will be soon, and needs a little more time?
- yes my son did the same thing, my pediatrician said it could be because milk supply is lower at the end of the day and he needs to nurse more frequently. My son also s...
- If baby needs to nurse, just nurse. There is also what is called 'cluster feeding" and this means a baby will even need to nurse every single hour. Normal. It also s...
How Do I Increase My Milk Supply??!!
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on September 19, 2007
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Hi,
My daughter is 6 months old and I've been breastfeeding her exclusively up to about 2 weeks ago. When I started her on baby food my milk supply definitely decre...
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- Definitely discontinue the formula, that's only going to make it worse. It's all supply and demand. The less you nurse, the less you will make. The Organic Mother's...
- J.: I am sorry that your lactation consultant was not of more assistance. What type of pump are you using? why do you feel that your milk supply is down...
- Here are some lists I have compiled from doing my own research. Hope they help you! I would definitely put her to the breast before anything else- before any babyfood,...
Who Do You Go to for Advice (Besides Here!)
Asked by E.S. from New York
on February 28, 2012
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Hi ladies:
I am wondering who your "go-to" person is for advice on jobs, relationships, or just general venting.
I get kind of sad because many of my relationshi...
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- My mom, my husband, either of my older brothers, or my BFF since birth. Those are the people that know me best. (Know what ya mean about a female perspective, and so...
- Hands down, God, then my husband.
- I know what you are saying. I don't call my girlfriends much, we e-mail back and forth but those are fairly short. I don't have a solution, I'm just saying I kno...
Need Advice for Child with Extreme Fear of Weather.
Asked by A.F. from Macon
on July 16, 2009
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My 10 yr. old son has developed an obsession with the weather. He asks constantly what the weather is going to do the next day. Even when it's beautiful outside, he ...
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- Is this anxiety which is just coming apparent in this area? I am familiar with natural medicine (many forms) to treat anxiety. Gaba and 5HTP are two supplements that...
- I agree, educate him. Usually with the unknown, we can be scared of things. But when we are knowledgeable about something, we are enlightened and are no longer afraid....
- Give him the site for the weather... weather.com. He can see what it will be for the next 10 days so he won't ask everyday. Its just the weather... I don't see the pro...
My Nine Year-old Girl Is Afraid of the Wind
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on December 23, 2011
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my nine year-old is afraid of the wind and I don't know what to do about it.Especially these days because she is on vacation for three weeks. PLEASE SOMEONE GIVE ME AD...
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- Has she been exposed to terrifying winds, like a tornado or hurricane or seen the news about such? I think you need to address her fears and get her into behaviora...
- I suggest you needn't do anything about it. Sympathize with her. She'll come to realize that the wind is harmless. I don't know what you mean by being off track f...
- She has a phobia of wind. It's a real fear. The best way to help her is with exposure therapy. You may be able to read about it and do it yourself or you will need a b...
Stocking Stuffers for 9 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on December 8, 2007
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Does anyone have any good ideas for stocking stuffers for a 9 month old? I know he won't remember it and all, but I want to do something since I am for my older child...
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- How about some books? such as the cloth kind you can buy or some small board books? I bought a couple at Jewel yesterday. One as about tractors and the other was call...
- NOW gifts, (like others have mentioned) .... and add a LATER gift or two: a keepsake, like a baby's first ornament, (either dated with 2007 or a picture frame,...
- My son was around the same age at his first Christmas. I stuffed his stocking with some bibs, baby food, arrowroot crackers, bitter biscuits, santa slippers and a stu...
Going Nuts Here!!!
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on September 16, 2009
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These kids are about to wear me out!!! How in the world can I get them to sleep during the day? Neither one of them sleeps like our older son did. He settled into h...
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- well i would try cutting the naps in the day take them for walks they are old enough to start on some jars of baby food get them good and fool give them a nice little ...
- Keep in mind that all babies are different. Your expectation is that they should sleep like your first, but that's not realistic unfortunately. I have 2 girls that n...
- I don't have much advice. But, it sounds like 5 a.m. is a good place to start. Make sure they are both awake at that time? And then pace yourself from there.
