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New Mom Seeking Others
I'm also a talker and can't stand sitting at home. Noone ever told me how boring newborns are and I didn't expect it. I know that sounds horrible but it's ...
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- Hi, S.! My name is K.. I am a single (newly divorced) mom of 3 wonderful boys, ages 19, 16 & 12. I would be happy to email & talk with you. I truly know how it can...
- I felt the same way when my daughter was born. I went from working in a office M-F 9-5 to being on bedrest and then home with a preemie who slept all the time. I would...
- Hi Sara I'm not sure where you live but go to MOMSCLUB.org and they can tell you where your nearest MOMs Club is. When I had my first and was new to the area it was ...
Disney Family Vacation
There is also an even amount of you that everyone can ride the same rides ... time to the baby because that is what you will be doing with the swim diapers, ...
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- I was facing the same dilemma and I decided to postpone the idea for a few years till my kid is old enough to enjoy the rides. In your case though, your older ones mig...
- D., If you have the offer even though you might feel a little guilty which I am sure you will I would say take the offer. The lines are long and while yes they can ...
- I say go and enjoy. I do understand your feelings. If you absolutly feel like you need to take him, then take the grandparents along too. They can stay at the pool and...
Second Pregnancy
I looked down at my two year old and asked him; "If I let go of you to pull your brother up to me, can you swim, Honey?!" His answer was "Shooah, Momma, ...
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- Hi A. congrats on the lovely family!! Now I don't know what you have been reading or where you are getting it from but it is not from mom's in my opinion. Tell me w...
- I can totally relate with you. When I was pregnant with my second I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time for 2 children, and that my first would feel left out. Misca...
- Oh my goodness, you are SO not alone! I'm at 35 weeks with my second pregnancy, and am freking out. I feel so unprepared in every way--mentally, physically, nothing's ...
Wondering When Your Child Switched from a Pediatrician to a General Practicioner
Aug 27, 2009 ... family practice doctor in 2 answersA family practice doctor can take ... a pediatrician Neither my 15 yr old nor my newborns except in the ...
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- Most Internists will not take over until age 18 or close to it. The ped in our group even sees college age kids, they don't usually switch to an IM doc in our practic...
- Hi S.: I just switched my son from a female pediatrician to a male pediatrician by his request (he's 15). I don't plan on switching to a regular doctor until my kid...
- Hi S., mine have never been to a pediatrician. Neither my 15 yr old nor my newborns, except in the hospital. I have a fantastic md and wouldn't change for anything. ...
Bath Time??
Only newborns shouldn't take a bath every night. ... With his swimming lessons, he gets his hair washed 3 times per week and I think this is more than enough. .... It can be kinda crazy with 3 kids in the bath, so we will switch off ...
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- Im pg with our 3rd. Right now we give the older 2 a bath every other night. Sometimes its every 3 nights. Our plan when the baby is here is to switch off nights. ...
- Wash 'em when they're stinky and let 'em play as long as they want!! Especially the oldest. If the older 2 can share the tub, fine, but you might want to let them each...
- My kids take a bath or shower every other day (unless they do something to get really dirty and have to have one). A daily bath really dries my son's skin out, especi...
What Games to Play with an Infant
I have a full length mirror in our bedroom and I will hold him so he can see ... I am a Healthy Start worker and I work with newborns to three year olds. ...
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- I am a Healthy Start worker and I work with newborns to three year olds. What I suggest to parents is to do tummy time ,tracking activities( having baby track a rattle...
- http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/baby/dev/feature/dony18babygames/dony18babygames2.html there are things to do on this site for all ages there is one for ages 2 to...
- The best thing I ever did with my babies was everything I did with them I told them what I was doing step by step. For instance when I was dressing them or bathing the...
Which baby carrier is best for me?
Now she is at the point that if she can't see over the carrier she isn't happy. ..... tried a ring sling but felt like I was swimming in the sea of fabric. ..... For newborns a sling or a wrap works best. I tried every possible sling ...
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- When my 13 month old was new, she LIVED in the Ergo. We got the infant insert, and I wore it most of the day. It was the only place she would sleep during the day, and...
- Hi C. - I have 3 children and definitely loved the bjorn again for the third. Especially since she like to walk all the time. The sling got more in the way for me....
- As others had writeen, I didn't like the bjorn. I love my sling and have a wrap as well. My No Jo sling & it came with a video so I learned step by step. Sorry yours d...
Should I Get a Pack 'N' Play for 15-Month-old? EDITED!
Read all 8 responses: "Up to what age/weight/height, etc. can a child nap in ... who used it like a bassinette when their newborns came home and it saved them ... ours up in the shade outside when big sister is outside playing/swimming. ...
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- I LOVE my pack and play. I have used it with all three of my children. I got the one that can be used as a bassinet or as a play pen for older children. I currently...
- Try to borrow a pack & play if you can. They are great but at that age, it might not be worth it to buy brand new. I used the pack & play for travel (naptime and night...
- I wouldnt buy one at this point. Wight limits on those things are about 25 - 30 lbs. One step ahead has a Deluxe Secure Surround Play Yard. That he can play in ...
Ear Infections...Tubes or the Chiropractor
What I can tell you is my chiropractor has discussed this with me. .... Also, I use a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in the ear after swimming, or if he is ...
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- It can't hurt. I have known it helping and I myself was suffering from ear pain for 3 months, so bad I was taking 4 Advil every 3 hrs and could not even put a phone to...
- Hi N., I swear by chiropractic help. Traditional school does not teach un-traditional methods or approaches so it isn't shocking that you have never heard of this ...
- My parents had the same issue with me 30 some odd years ago. They took me to the chiropractor and I haven't had an ear infection since! I continue to see the chiro a...
3 Month Son Has Dry Flaky Scalp Since 1 Wk Old and Getting Worse
Here's the link http://www.amazon.com/Mustela-Foam-Shampoo-For-Newborns/d. .... Also you can try rubbing olive oil on the eczema and dry and flaky areas. ..... If your leery of the bleach, try the swimming pool this summer and see if ...
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- It sounds like he has cradle cap...very common in babies. Both of my kids have had it. With my daughter, it went away after we used selsun blue...my son's was a litt...
- Try using baby oil on his head, make sure it gets to the scalp. Then use a fine tooth comb and comb back. This should loosen the dry scalp and remove the pesky stuff....
- The dry scalp thing sounds like Craddle Cap. My son is 6 months old and has had a mild case of it since about 8 weeks. I control it by rubbing baby oil (or I heard oli...
