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Night Weaning Breastfed Baby
Read all 20 responses: "We ascribe to the attachment parenting ... It was easy to feed on demand, etc. when she was a newborn but now that she's older (and ...
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- I felt that my son needed to nurse at night until at least 18 months. However, I let him nurse at night until he was 2.5 because I didn't have any help at night. I t...
- I'm not sure what your sleeping arrangements are but... The only way I could wean my breastfed son at night was to kick him out of my bed. I waited until he was a yea...
- I am starting to go through the same thing (except not trying to get pregnant!)..we also believe in attachement parenting. Below is a link to an article...we found it...
When Should I Plan My Sisters Babyshower?
Oct 14, 2009 ... caregiving and sleep deprivation that go with parenting a newborn. After all the excitement is over, it's easy to feel a little forgotten. ...
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- You have gotten a lot of advice, so I am not sure if mine will help. But, I had a baby born Feb 17th, and lucky me, I had 3 showers. One was early December, and the ot...
- When I was pregnant with my son - I was due at the end of January - we had my baby shower in October to not stress out my friends and family during the crazy crunch ti...
- In my family, we always wait till about the 7th month. Since that would be around December, I personally would hold off till mid January. Let the holidays and her birt...
Newborn Will Only Sleep in Swing
My newborn daughter was the same way. I asked the doc, and he said it's fine, .... Breathe out:) Being a first time parent brings alot of questions and ...
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- my daughter used to nap in her swing for 3+ hours. Be careful though. Make sure the baby gets plenty of tummy time to prevent a flattened head.
- My son slept in a swing for months after he had surgery at 2 months of age. The only thing I would caution is make sure she sleeps on different sides of her head so t...
- I have a distrust of giving drugs to an infant so young for something that may pass on it's own, but that is a really personal choice. I am not for suffering endlessl...
Newborn Sleeping with Mom in Bed at Night
Parenting is very personal and by no means do I mean to suggest that there .... but my a friend of the family was sleeping with her newborn and the head got ...
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- I understand how as a first time mom you can be extremely exhausted especially with the frequency and newness of breastfeeding. Additionally, I too wanted to know tha...
- HI! C. I AM D. AND I WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAD THREE BEAUITFUL KIDS AND THEY ALL SLEEP WITH ME WHEN THEY WERE BORN BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS DANGROUS FOR T...
- There are a million resources about co-sleeping out there. I recommend reading Dr. Sears as well. The studies that say bed sharing is dangerous were funded by the j...
19 Month Old Night Waking
And if it's not a newborn, or toddler, its a preschooler with bad dreams - just ... sleep all night - guess all my early parenting years are hard to shake! ...
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- Hi M.. Checking with a doctor never hurts. They are more than happy to answer any questions..even ones that seem silly to us. If it is teething, you may want to che...
- I dealt with this on and off with my daughter who just turned two this week (thankfully, she's past this stage now). I've found that the more I would go in her room, ...
- Hi Let him cry it out. I know it is painful to you,but it is best. As long as he is alright and not sick. Play some quiet music and leave a small light on so it is ...
Newborn Not Seeming to Thrive
I was with this newborn all day and saw his typical day. .... emotional you are months after having a baby and for your parenting to be questioned can make ...
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- these parents need help. the baby need to eat every 2 to 4 hrs.. i breastfed my son every 2 at that ages... so it look like ur friend s baby is bottle feed... normall...
- My daughter was breast feed so I'm not sure the exact amount she ate, but all I know is that she was eating every two to three hours. My friends son was kind of like ...
- Hi Valli, Usually, new babies eat every 2-3 hrs. Where did they get this idea from anyway? Seems way too long in between feedings, regardless of how much the baby i...
Newborn Directly in Nursery Crib?
Sorry, but I don't agree....the american style of parenting ... You can put a newborn directly in the crib - both of my children arrived home from the ...
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- We always started our newborn's in our rooms in a bassinet. It just made waking a little easier and more conveinient. I certainly did not sleep well though jumping a...
- Hi NB, After the first night of getting up my newborn baby came into the bed with my husband and myself so fast she may have gotten whiplash;) She went into her own...
- Funny story, we were just discussing sleep issues with my mother in law, she toldme that she had the reverseproblem. My hubby slept in his own room from birth but end...
HELP!!! Very Fussy Newborn!
I've also used Sears and done the attachment parenting, and am glad of that ... too. get the dvd bcse who has time to read w/ a newborn, let alone twins! ...
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- Hello A., Congrats to you and your husband. I can just tell you our secret. I put a king size pillow (in the crib) propped up by folded towels underneath. Almos...
- Try running water like from the shower. Or taking him outside for some fresh air. It's a miracle how the simple breeze has lulled our children to sleep. Any noises rea...
- I agree with Shelly, when ever you have a special needs child (Clef lip/pallet) is special needs, close follow up with a doctor is very important. My uncle had this as...
How Soon Is Too Soon to Take a Newborn Out?
Oct 29, 2009 ... I can only imagine how she's feeling with a newborn. She should tell them no if she's not comfortable. She's the parent, and it's her ...
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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...
Newborn Only Sleeps on Me
These so called bad habits are really the habits of the parent at this point, ..... Newborn Baby Won't Sleep at Night in His Crib or Bassinet ...
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- Catherine, I am not a Dr., but I have taken care of plenty of babies. I am a postpartum doula. Your daughter sounds a little like she may be bothered by something. ...
- Hi Catharine, Do you have a bassinet or crib for your baby? If the baby is fed, lay the baby down in the crib and just let the baby adjust to his sleeping area. ...
- Dear Catherine, First of all, please ignore the fearmongers that your month old baby is manipulative and that any thing she does now will continue for the rest of h...
