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'Babywise' Questions
I read in another book Baby411 that Babywise was not recommend by the American Academy of Pediatrics due to the scheduling of breastfed babies ane the ...
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- I cannnot say enough bad things about this book. Keep in mind that is was written not by a pediatrician, nurse practicioneer,lactation consultant, nutritionist or an...
- I definitely would NOT use Babywise! There is a lot of dangerous information in this book! For instance, a nursing mother especially should never put her baby on her...
- I have read Babywise and definitely did not feel good about implementing the suggestions in it. It makes me a little sad that, in our society, we tend to treat our ba...
Baby Sign Language
I was reading about teaching/using sign language with babies but was .... I did American Sign Language here and there with my daughter ever since birth. ...
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- L., I have three kids of my own and did sign with each one of them. Ibetween my first child and my second I worked at a daycare with kids from1 to 3 and taught sign wi...
- Hello L., My dad sent us Baby einstein's Baby's first Signs, for my daughter's first birthday. It is designed for you to interact with them. My daughter loves it. ...
- I have with my daughter and its awesome. I just borrowed a book from the library. We only do about 5 simple signs. I think they recommended starting with 3 signs at 6 ...
Newborn Directly in Nursery Crib?
Don't worry about what the doctor says as American culture is very hard on women , mother's and babies. Even the most primitive African culture puts baby and ...
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- We always started our newborn's in our rooms in a bassinet. It just made waking a little easier and more conveinient. I certainly did not sleep well though jumping a...
- Hi NB, After the first night of getting up my newborn baby came into the bed with my husband and myself so fast she may have gotten whiplash;) She went into her own...
- Funny story, we were just discussing sleep issues with my mother in law, she toldme that she had the reverseproblem. My hubby slept in his own room from birth but end...
Baby Einstein Dvd's
It teaches both hearing and hard of hearing babies through adults American Sign Language. The series was developed by a mom of a deaf child, ...
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- Looks like a lot of people have already expressed the APA recommendations of waiting until a child is 2 years before using the TV. I wanted to tell you about the rese...
- My daughter has been watching videos/tv since about 6 months old. I know some people frown on that, but I think she learns a lot from the programs. We have the Baby ...
- The only we watched was Sesame Street and the Ses St DVDs. We started around 12 mos with having it on in the background and between us singing the songs about numbers...
7 Months and Won't Sleep Through the Night
Then "when babies should sleep through the night"thing that pediatricians tell us was determined at a time when most American babies were formula fed. ...
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- I would try getting up with her and rocking her back to sleep first to see if she is really hungry. If she goes back to sleep, you know she's not starving. I went th...
- Hey I know you are breast feeding, but try a little rice before bed time or even oatmeal.
- I had a similar issue with my son (also breastfeeding), and for him it was a matter of habit. He would wake at approximately the same times each night. I did let him...
10 Month Old Who Refuses to Sleep or Nap
Originally published in American Baby magazine, July 2004. In addition to that.. .. A local parenting coach wrote this: I know that Dr. Ferber is less strict ...
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- i had same problem with my baby 2 mo.ago she was 10 mo old then.i try'd everything like you and then i changed sheet's on her bed and put flanel sheet's and i guess wh...
- Hi S., Have you read the No Cry Sleep Solution? I haven't used it personally, but I have heard lots of my friends say it works well. Maybe pick up a copy at the l...
- S., Try Lavender oil... you will be surprised of the results. You can make a lavender and chamomile sleep pillow to help him relax. Another thing you can try is 'whi...
Baby Modeling
My cousin's daughter (she's not a baby) went through this organization http:// www.namiss.com/. National American Miss Pagent. It's excellent. ...
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- I've worked for years in the advertising industry and the one thing I always tell people is that if the 'agency' asks you for a dime don't do it! Reputable agencies ...
- My only advice is if any agency wants money go somewhere else. If your baby is that pretty and someone wants her in advertising they will pay you.
- I also was told the same things about my baby. My daughter is now 5. I had alot of good luck just playing around with Proex's Cute Kid Contest they have every year we ...
Rash on Baby's Face & Body
Read all 17 responses: "My baby has rash all over his body and face (side burn part). ... for asian baby. (I am asian and my husband is american-caucasian). ...
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- Your baby might be allergic to something. I am asian and my husband is caucasian. Our son has rashes that come and go on his cheeks and other areas. I think he migh...
- I would definitely change doctors. If the rash does not seem to go away, then I would get a second opinion. Babies do get a lot of skin irritations, but your doctor sh...
- Hi C., My son has recently developed these weird rash all over his body. Don't put anything on it other than to wash him with water and mild body wash and light mil...
Help with Child 6 Month Old I Watch
Every parenting magazine American Baby ParentsAll say that 6 mos old is the time when babies start to get clingy like that they all reccommend that when you ...
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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...
What Are Your Thoughts on Having a Baby Shower When You Already Have One Child?
I told my mom that I didn't want to have a baby shower because I still..." ... I know there's more Native American tradition which I can't remember, ...
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- Maybe just have a shower for more of the "essentials", diapers, wipes, lotions, etc.... since you already have the major stuff from you 1st. I don't think it would mat...
- When it comes to baby showers most people are pretty relaxed on the "manners" of one. Usually the family is not supposed to host, but I've been to several where siste...
- Every baby deserves a shower! That's my opinion. And as you know, diapers, diapers, diapers are always in need. You can select the theme: children's books, diaper pa...
