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5 Month Old Not Sleeping Through the Night.
BTW-it is a myth that adding cereal to the bottle will help them sleep longer. ... Too hot, too cold, or hungry, are all reasons your baby may be waking ..... Working mother of 2, a 21/2 yo boy and a 14m girl and the best husband a ...
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- Most young children at that age won't sleep. It could be the feeding before bedtime that is waking him up as he would have a soiled diaper, but he could also have gas....
- First, hang in there :) I know your pain. Our preemie baby really didn't start sleeping through the night until she was about 5 1/2 or 6 months. I was breastfeeding...
- Hi A.. My only advice to you is to try not to get too frustrated and to try not to compare your two children. My oldest didn't sleep through the night consistantly u...
How Do You Potty Train a Boy with Developmental Delays
Oct 15, 2009 ... Read all 8 responses: "Hello, I have a 3 year old boy with global ... the myths that it cant be done until they areready or until age 3 12 ...
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- Hi D., Although I have not potty trained anyone with delays like your son, I do have a suggestion. When I was working in the potty training classes in day care, I us...
- These are all great suggestions. I would like to add something. Have you tried using some simple sign language. I used it with my 3rd daughter when she was not talking...
- My oldest is autistic, he wasn't completely potty trained until the summer before kindergarten. We used sign language and pictures. Check into your local CHild Find,...
Will I Regret Having Only One Child?
Yes girl! I have a 17 year old boy and have always had to bring a friend along. ..... I have 37 and I just had a baby girl who is 2 months old....and I made ...
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- You will always second guess any decision you make! You have a lot on your caregiving plate right now, and you're feeling pushed by your age, all the questions, and th...
- Hi G., Well it seems like you have a lot on your plate already with your father's health and your panic attics. As I read your question, it sounds like you are tryin...
- Hi! You are not being selfish and enjoy caring for the one you have. I had my last 7 years later and she and I have a fun relationship,I had her when I was 37 and I wo...
Baby Constipation
Mom to 3yr boy, 18mth girl, and 3 month girl. Helpful? .... I've read that bananas being the culprit for constipation is a myth, however the processed ...
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- I've read that bananas being the culprit for constipation is a myth, however the processed applesauce may be the problem. Rice cereal is especially binding, try oats. ...
- Pear juice!! It should work like a charm!! (That's what my Dr. told me to try when my daughter was constipated). Good luck!
- Cereal is a huge contributor to constipation because it is fortified with vitamins and minerals - it sounds great, but the fortification means that the nutrients are n...
The Dreaded Pacifier
The myths about teeth are myths are as far as I can see. .... pacifier and give it to a baby and leave her with a "big girl" present. .... I have neighbors who have a little girl that also used a pacifier - but she used it ALL THE TIME. ... yr old nephew,my brother took their binkys away when the boy was just under ...
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- To use it or not!!!! That's the struggle I guess we all go through. My son used a pacifier when he slept and at 8 mo. threw it out of the crib and never looked for it ...
- Hi My daughter used a pacifer until she was in kindergarten. I thought she would get rid of it when she went to the dentist at three, but that didn't happen. She ...
- well my son is almost 3, we always used the pacifier at naps and at night and when he found one laying around he stuck it in his mouth, we juat got rid of it a week ag...
Too Much Feeding?
I've heard the cereal is a myth too-my son is now on cereal and is still getting .... Hi J.,I'm not sure why your baby is on soy formula. Maybe an allergy? ... My 15monthd old lil boy went from 4oz every 2 hours at 2 weeks old to 8 oz with ... healthy, happy lil girl and for the good lord answering all my prayers! ...
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- Neither one of my sons lasted long between feedings, even on formula. Once I stopped nursing, I thought they would stretch out their feedings, but my peditrician told...
- Why are you worried about the feedings? Is he gaining too much weight? 7 weeks is a hard time to stretch out the night feedings. Maybe you could up the ounces in the b...
- Hi J.,I'm not sure why your baby is on soy formula. Maybe an allergy? Babies need to eat when they are hungry. I would not advise adding cereal at this point. It i...
Baby Won't Stop Throwing Stuff!
Baby Wont Stop Throwing Stuff. I have a 21 month old son that is usually the ..... If your son is as stong willed at my girlthis wont be a quick fixbut that ...
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- Hi A., My 20 month old, Luke, has the same problem along with hitting. We are trying timeouts and I try every day to go outside to throw balls. I can honestly say thi...
- My Daughter did that-still does occassionally. I think she used to do it to see if anyone would pay attention to her. She does it Now in the Grocery store-I pick up ...
- A., I don't have any advice for you. Actually, this is a selfish response! I want to chat with you about your child with down syndrome. I have an 11 month old with DS...
Gaining Weight While Breastfeeding
People say breastfeeding helps you lose weight and I swear it's a myth. .... So once I wean my baby boy (who is now 7 months) I'll be heading back to weight ... Dont worry you definately are not alone... my girl is 19m now and i still ...
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- Maybe it's not so much that you start losing pounds after you wean, but that weaning happens at the same time your baby is getting more active and you are running arou...
- Dont worry you definately are not alone... my girl is 19m now and i still havent lost it all... weaned her from breastfeeding when she was 14-15months old... i guess i...
- You are not alone. I have had a weight problem anyway. With my first son however I was working out, eating right... really trying to loose weight. Finally I weaned hi...
Short Napper
Read all 7 responses: "Hi everyone, I have a 4 month old baby girl who ... Seriously, I think it's such a myth that babies take these long, great naps. ... He is the most amazing little boy and I am so grateful that he is in my life! ...
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- Don't even worry about it. I was exactly like you and read all these books about nap times and how many times and how many hours based on age. What it comes down to ...
- Seriously, I think it's such a myth that babies take these long, great naps. My son didn't until he was about 9 months old and so many of my friends tell me the same ...
- If she wasn't fussy and cranky when she woke up I would say your baby is a short napper and don't worry (up until a week ago, my 3 month old son only took 45 min naps ...
Spacing Second Child
My gorgeous son was 4 months old when I found out I was pregnant again I freaked at first but I love how close together they are I have a boy and a girl and ...
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- In my experience, having two children close in age is easier as they get older. Initially having two babies is harder, but once you establish a routine (after a few we...
- i got pregnant with twins when i had a 6 month old. i was an older mom and my husband was even older so we didn't want to wait too long. my son was 14 months old when ...
- Hi M., My son is about 19 1/2 months older than my daughter. He will be 2 in two weeks and she is four months now and, although it is hard at times, I love it! The...
