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So Worried About Newborn Getting Sick
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on October 31, 2010
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I have a newborn at home (10 days old) and a 2 yr old (today's her bday) and a 6 1/2 yr old ... Everyone but the newborn has a cold... Me and hubby just started showi...
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- the only thing my daughter ever got until she was almost a year was ear infections and she was bottlefed her whole life.
- You are doing the right things...washing everything. Her temp is not dangerous til it is 101 or 102. Fevers happen for a reason...to get rid of whatever is tryig to ...
- Aggressively treat the ones that are sick so that it minimizes the newborn getting sick. Sanitize as you have been doing and cover your noses so you don't breathe ove...
Newborn Doesn't like His Crib (I Think)
Asked by J.J. from Seattle
on December 14, 2008
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I am finding that everytime I put my newborn (7 weeks) to bed in his crib, he will wake up 10-15 minutes later. However if he sleeps with me in the bed, he won't wake...
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- I'm the mom of three and none of my children slept in a crib until they were between 4-7 months old (my oldest by 4 months and my middle child by 7 months. My third wi...
- Make sure he is warm enough and his room is warm enough. If you start him co sleeping now it will be really hard to break in the future sure it is fine right now while...
- Our son did the same thing and we discovered that he was cold! Wrap him up really warmly and I think you will find that he manages better! C.
How Soon Is Too Soon to Take a Newborn Out?
Asked by J.R. from Janesville-Beloit
on October 27, 2009
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I am wondering what is the average in taking a newborn out around people? I believe I waited atleast 2-3 weeks, and there were no flu concerns then. My daughter is bei...
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- I just asked this question last week to my doctor. My baby is due in mid December and everyone think's he'll make his appearance to all of them at the Christmas and Ch...
- I've had 2 preemies, and I've taken then both out immediately with caution. We went to church, shopping you name it.
- Both my babies were out an about at birth for the most part. My daughter (six years now) went to the mall with me on the way home from the hospital to get nursing top...
Anxiety About Bringing Home Newborn All by Myself
Asked by M.M. from Tucson
on April 26, 2011
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I'm due in a matter of weeks with my third baby and i am getting really nervous about it. Bringing home a newborn, being gone from my 2 yr old for 3 days, my 7 yr old...
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- You'll make it through! Maybe try to have the 2 year old nap when you and baby nap. When you are feeding the baby, have a stack of books nearby so you can read to the...
- I didn't think they kept you in the hospital for 3 days, i remember it being only about a day and a half, i could be wrong (mine are teenagers now). My 3 are all about...
- Just want to add.....People REALLY like to help!!! It makes them feel good! When they offer always say yes! But even if they don't offer, ask! Good luck!
Newborn "Poop" Question
Asked by R.D. from New York
on November 26, 2010
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Hi,
I brought my newborn home yesterday and realized that she poops after every bottle I give her. Yes, she is formula fed. I know this is normal for a breasted baby...
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- If the bowel movements look normal, they are not diarrhea and it's fine to have frequent poops. If they are runny/watery/loose, then that's diarrhea. If you have conce...
- My sister-in-law formula fed and this is exactly what her baby did--eat/poop/eat/poop. After about 6 weeks it will slow down. Congrats!
- Congratulations! Baby sounds pefectly normal! Don't be alarmed if you see changes in the color of the poop, it will turn black and other colors. But this is normal a...
Newborn Must-Haves?
Asked by ❤.M. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2011
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My friend just had a baby girl & am sending her some things.
This is her first.
I am trying to think of what items saved my life w/my newborn.
I can only think of...
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- Gripe water, aden and anais swaddle blankets, disposable nursing pads, lanolin, a nice water bottle, slippers, fun socks, for her.
- nothing with snaps... the middle of the night diaper changes are tiresome enough without having to unbutton things.. :) so we used those long little cotton nightdress...
- Don't know what your budget is, but these are in the $150 range: Baby carrier, like the Ergo, with an infant insert Baby swing - like the Fisher Price Zen Cradle Swi...
Infant CPR and Newborn Classes
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on September 30, 2008
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Hi there! Does anyone know of some places to take Infant CPR and Newborn Classes? We're expecting our first in November and the classes at our hospital (Harris Methodi...
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- My husband and I took our CPR classes at Baylor Grapevine. They were reasonably priced and great hands on! They had a lot of courses to choose from (week night or we...
- Have you checked out The Nesting Place? The website is thenestingplace.net . They have several different classes to choose from including CPR. It's located just nort...
- I delivered at HEB as well and had the same problem as you. I called up to Harris Downtown and they had one that worked out better. Or check with the city and see if...
2.5 Year Old and Newborn
Asked by A.E. from Sacramento
on October 10, 2009
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I am getting frustrated with the way my 2.5 year old is behaving with my new baby. The toddler hits, hugs (but squishes), and pokes at the newborn and will not leave h...
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- I read most of the other responses, and I have to say that I worry about this very issue with my son, who will be 3 2 weeks before Baby Sister is due. With all this in...
- Hi A., I don't have 2 kids but I do have a 2.5 year old son. My brother just had a new baby so I do have some experience with toddlers and newborns. My son LOVES ...
- Im in the same boat! I found that giving my two year old more play time with others his age helps a little, it lets him be ruff and get it out so he's gentler with his...
No Time to Eat with Newborn!
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on April 23, 2011
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OK, so any tips for getting time to eat or shower? I am having trouble getting enough calories (and I won't down a donut or anything totally bad for you). I eat stan...
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- Okay you are doing your kids no favors continuing this pattern. You must take care of yourself. It doesn't matter if the newborn is fussy, it may be loud but it does...
- u r pushing yourself to distruction. for one you need hubbie on bored it took two to create these kids not one. So what if he works and your home screw thaty thought. ...
- Is there a neighbor girl, age 9-12, who could be hired to help you with the kids a couple of hours after school? You could manage the newborn if you had help with the...
Newborn with Jaundice Due to Breastfeeding
Asked by M.W. from Bloomington
on May 20, 2008
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Has anyone ever had an experience with their newborn that has developed jaundice due to breastfeeding? I have a newborn that is one week old. In the hospital, they d...
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- I have never heard of this, but who knows because my daughter had jaundice and the nurse at the hospital told me that it might be because of her blood type was so much...
- I had the same issue with my daughter but maybe not as severe. The doctor recommended me to supplement formula for two feedings a day. This helped out and it was only ...
- Hi M., My little one had jaundice in the hospital too. (I couldn't nurse once we got home because of medication for complications). But, our ped suggested letting h...
