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11 Weeks - Starting Cereal?
I started both of my babies on cereal at about 5 weeks old. They wouldn't eat it from a spoon, of course, so I would cut a bigger hole in the nipple of a ...
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- Hi T., I gave my now five month old daughter rice cereal right before she turned two months. When she was born I used to breastfeed and bottlefeed, but it was neve...
- Hi T.!! I am J., Mom to Evan 6 and Gabriel who is 17 weeks old this week. Gabe was 8 lbs and 14 oz when he was born. My husband brought him to the pediatrician's of...
- You can check with your doctor, who will probably tell you to wait, but I was feeding my daughter rice cereal when she was 5 days old. I would feed her a couple of bi...
Help Getting 7 Week Old to Sleep
Read all 19 responses: "My daughter is 7 weeks old and will not fall asleep ... My baby is 5 months and 2 weeks. and each stage i am trying to figure out ...
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- My daughter is 9 weeks old and still that way for the most part. What I have learned is how to put her down once she goes to sleep, and good ways to hold her that put ...
- I would also recommend Dr. Harvey Karp's book, The Happiest Baby on the Block. He talks about the "fourth trimester." Basically, the first 3 months of a baby's life ...
- Hi K., Frustrating, huh? If I recall though, that's probably pretty much normal. At 7 weeks, I wouldn't expect her to be on too much of a schedule (naps at 10, 2 an...
Classes for Babies?
At The Little Gym you can start bringing your baby at 4 months old They have a lot of locations in the area The summer sessions starts in a couple of weeks ...
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- I really liked My Gym located in Potomac. I am a new mommy as well and am looking for activities to do with my 5 month son. - Do you think it would be a good idea for ...
- At The Little Gym, you can start bringing your baby at 4 months old. They have a lot of locations in the area. The summer sessions starts in a couple of weeks. I wa...
- Hi W., Spiral Flight Yoga in Georgetown offers Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes for babies on Tuesday mornings, which are totally great. Autumn, the teacher, is phenomenal. ...
5 Month Old Still Fussy After Virus
My 5 month old had a short lived stomach virus over a week ago She no longer is ... Try to smooth your baby by taking a walk with her or giving her a ...
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- You as her mother know your baby better than anyone. While her behavior could be perfectly normal, trust your intuition and take her in if you think you'd like the do...
- I never like to discourage a mama from seeking a doctor's opinion, so please don't take this that way... But both my two year old DD and I had the same stomach viru...
- Hi K. - welcome to motherhood! :) This could probably be a few things but our son did the same thing - heck, our 5 year old twins do this too! It's like they are afr...
6 Weeks Old with Mucus in Throat
I am a mom of 5 somethings that have worked for me are, prop a pillow ... I have an 8 week old and she had the same thing at 6 weeks. ..... your baby probably has a sinus infection and needs an antibiotic to help clear out the mucus. ...
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- This sounds like acid reflux to me, just like another respondent mentioned. At this young age, don't take anything for granted. The pediatrician isn't going to think...
- your baby probably has a sinus infection and needs an antibiotic to help clear out the mucus.
- when my little one was little we had alot of drainage issues. keep her propped up while sleeping in a swing, or chair. also, this may sound nasty, but suck her throat...
My 6 Week Old Is NEVER Full
Six to eight ounce bottles seems a bit much for a six week old baby. ... Next question: 5 Week Old Wanting to Eat Every Two Hours ...
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- She may be getting ready to go through a growth spurt. Every two hours is pretty normal. I suggest hanging on for a week before you try putting rice cereal in her fo...
- Hi N. - When my second son was about 6 or 8 weeks he started to do the same thing. I took him to our pediatrician and talk to him about MSPI (Milk and Soy Protein Into...
- The baby is much too young to start on cereal in her milk. You could try changing her formula, and it may improve her "fullness" response. Really, every two hours for ...
Baby Won't Sleep Unless Held
I have a 15 week old and he did the same thing for the first 4 weeks until I ... She should try the the 5 "S" method from Dr. Harvey Karp (I believe this is ...
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- She should try the the 5 "S" method from Dr. Harvey Karp (I believe this is his name). Swaddeling, Swing, sh-sound, sucking and side. I had the same issue with my ba...
- I have a 15 week old and he did the same thing for the first 4 weeks until I bought a "Miracle Blanket" becuase someone recommeded it to me. I ordered it online as it...
- Swaddling the baby like everyone has said is key. In addition, if the baby is spitting or seems to be refluxing- my pediatrician recommended 1/4 teaspoon of Mylanta. ...
3 Weeks Old Baby Not Sleeping
Oct 14, 2009 ... Read all 18 responses: "Hello, My 3 weeks old boy baby does not sleep most of ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ...
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- I also would nurse more and supplement less. The supplement contains cow milk and usually added iron, both of which could be irritating his stomach. If he needs t...
- I know how awful you must feel right now. It is exhausting to have a baby who doesn't sleep much. I walked miles just pacing back and forth when my daughter was abou...
- My first saughter was a great sleeper, still is. Our second (who is now 4 mos) was more challenging. But at 8 weeks she started sleeping through the night. At 10 weeks...
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. ... 5 week old baby development · 7 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...
10 Week Old Sleeping Habits
C.F. answers from New York on December 5, 2008. he's only 10 weeks old and ... That being said, most babies (from my experience) nurse themselves to sleep ...
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- at 10 weeks old, your only job is to follow HIS schedule. all children are different so what works for one might not work for him. he may be a sleeper, he may not. ...
- I have a 3 month old, so I know exactly what you're going through! My daughter goes down for bed between 830 and 9 each night, (in her crib) then when she wakes up ...
- I my children are now much older than yours. I'm in fact a 40yr old grannie. I too breast fed my children. Seem to me your off to a good start but instead of letting h...
