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New Mom Again Seeking Advise on Baby Bottle for My 11 Week Old Son
Read all 10 responses: "I Am desperately seeking advise on baby bottles and nipples. I am having a difficult time finding one that my son is comfortable ...
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- I use Avent Bottles and nipples and they work great, but I do have a friend that has a gassy little one and she uses Dr. Brown bottles which she says work great, they ...
- They sell Dr. Browns at Target now. We used them and loved it. a little harder to clean, a little more expensive, but i think well worth it. Good luck!
- dr browns -- start w/ the #1 nipple, then go up fro mthere, they are the best, though they take some time to clean w/ the separate parts, they are best for gassy bellies.
Leaving Baby for a Week...Is That Okay?
Read all 26 responses: "Hello, My husband's boss just bought a huge condo in Miami and is offering to let us stay there for a week in July.
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- I can see how this would be a hard decision to make. How are Grandma & Grandpa? Are they able to handle your daughter for a week? I would leave my baby (and I h...
- you know what's best for your child, if you feel comfortable leaving her with grandma and grandpa i'm sure she will be fine. Also, the drive from Miami to Disney is a...
- You are not a bad mom. Call her and have your mom put her ear to the phone and talk to her. I had fears of leaving my son and it did not impact him at all. The time...
7 Week Old Baby Struggling with Bowel Movements
Read all 20 responses: "I have a friend whose baby has struggled ever since he was born. He is breastfed. He's 7 weeks now. He screams, holds his breath, ...
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- Hi N., I agree with your sense that something bigger might be going on. Breast fed babes never have trouble pooping...in fact it's formula that makes them "stuffed u...
- My son, now two, had almost identical story. I was sick of doctors telling me it was normal or nothing to worry about. I could not breast feed so we started playing wi...
- That does sound strange. My first son was breastfed and his poop looked like peanut butter. That counts as constipated for a breastfed baby. So my doctor had me give h...
My 6 Week Old Is NEVER Full
Six to eight ounce bottles seems a bit much for a six week old baby. Have you seen a doctor about her fussiness? Sounds like it might be colic. ...
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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 ...
My Baby Poops Once a Week!!
Read all 41 responses: "Hi I have a 6 month old little girl. I started her on some solids around 4 months. Only good stuff, fresh, organic fruits and ...
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- Suzanna Yes- this is the same boat I was in and it drove me crazy! Dr wasn't worried and he did go once a week-you are bringing back the memories! Sometimes when...
- My little guy had this problem (and it did hurt him--he used to scream!) & it started when he began eating fruits and veggies. Blueberries helped, peaches helped a bit...
- Watermelon or pears, both excellent for poo-ing and healthy too! But the others may be right, you might not need a remedy. Either way, it's not a terrible idea to gi...
How Much Should a Three Week Old Eat?
Read all 21 responses: "I have a three week old baby boy. I am curious to know what others out there are eating. The doctor says he should be eating about 1 ...
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- Babies know how much they should be eating! They eat when they are hungry and stop when they aren't. Honestly I wouldn't worry about comparing how much your baby is ...
- My son was on a oatmeal suppliment w/ formula by the time he was a few weeks old. I had a cousin that had to have his formula supplimented w/ rice cereal at 6 weeks!!...
- follow this link to www.kellymom.com - it has great info and even a calculator to help you figure out how much your baby is eating. i fed on demand and my son is now a...
Heat Rash on a 7 Week Old...
so its been really hot around here i have a 7 week old baby and she's got these little red bumpy things all over her face and body its not bad but her skin ...
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- My son had baby acne on his face, and it was little red bumps. Give the dr. a call and see what they suggest.
- i agree with SH confirm with your babies dr that its heat rash. my nephews had a rash all over like that and it was eczema. until then i would keep her as cool as poss...
- I would take my baby to the doctors. Baby is way to young to guess what is wrong. Sue
6 Week Old Constipated
I wouldn't worry about it until it's been longer than a week or so. Since the baby's breastfed, two days is not a problem. Helpful? ...
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- If you don't have one, buy a nasal aspirator that comes apart. Use the part that you would put in the nose and insert slightly into the rectum. This will push any exce...
- It is actually normal for a breastfed baby to sometimes go up to 9 or 10 days without a poop! Unless your baby is showing signs of discomfort, it is nothing to worry a...
- It is normal for breast fed babies to go without a bowel movement for up to 5 days.
Getting My 2 Week Old Baby Around Alot of People
Read all 17 responses: "I was due to deliver my baby yesterday but he is still not here. If he doesn't come naturally this week they are planning on ...
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- Since this is RSV season, I wouldn't suggest a large number of people around such a young baby. My daughter was born pre-mature last Oct. and we had to stay in until ...
- J., I am sure your doctor will advise you not to have the baby around lots of people for health reasons. One risk is whooping cough which if an adult gets it they mi...
- I know you have had a over whelming response. We had our baby end of October and was 6 wks old at Christmas. We celebrate the Sat before. He was born 6 weeks Pre...
Is Desitin Safe for 2 Week Old?
I change my baby's diaper at least 10 times a day, but somehow he seems to be getting a mild diaper rash. Is it safe to use Desitin on a two week old? ...
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- I used it on my son, but he was about 2 months old when he got diaper rash...definitely call the doctor if you're concerned. I'm not sure how effective those creams re...
- At the baby care class I took at the hospital, they recommended using petroleum jelly with every diaper change to avoid a rash. We did that with my daughter (and stil...
- I would ask his doctor. I never put thought into putting Desitin on any of my kids and all THREE had diaper rash in the first weeks of like outside the womb. I used De...
