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Advice for Breastfeeding First Time Mom
Asked by T.W. from Detroit
on August 19, 2008
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My milk supply can't keep up with my 6 week old daughter's appetite. By mid afternoon I'm only able to produce approx 2oz for my 4-6oz eater. (I began pumping to gage ...
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- Babies have a growth spurt at 6 weeks. My son had similar fussy periods at the breast. I am able to pump about 5 oz and I know my son is eating more than that based on...
- You're getting great advice! I would also suggest Baby Beloved. The website is: www.babybeloved.com for more info. They just moved downtown to the woman's health ce...
- Wow, you've gotten a ton of responses! The only thing I would add is also keep in mind that how much you pump is not always the same amount your child is eating. My so...
First Time Plane Ride with 4Yr. and 2Yr. Old
Asked by J.H. from St. Louis
on July 15, 2008
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We're traveling with our 4yr. old and 2 yr. old in a couple of weeks. I don't know what to do with the car seats. Apparently booster seats aren't allowed on the plan...
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- We have a car seat that turns into a stroller. Sometimes we lap my 14 month old, and when we do, we put the car seat/stoller in a bag and check it. Even if you gate ...
- I have traveled many times with a car seat for my daughter. One time we checked it and it was fine- she didn't need a ticket at the time so she sat on our laps. The ...
- I would take the big car seat on the plane. It helped my son when he was 2 feel more comfortable and he fell asleep as well. I would check or rent a booster. Also b...
Need Input on Helping 10 Year Old Fit In...
Asked by M.W. from Spokane
on February 22, 2008
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My 10 yoa daughter is tall for her age and in the 95% percentile for her weight- borderline obese. Being new in this school this year, plus being a sensitive, hug-lovi...
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- I have seen some wonderful input so far...I was also the school outcast, but because I was the shortest in class, very quiet, and very poor. I found friends outside of...
- I agree, find something she can enjoy and she will find some common ground. Also discuss with her why people act this way. I told both my kids that people act out beca...
- If I were you I would speak to a nutritionist and get her involved in some physical activities (especially karate). Weight issues lead to health problems that should ...
Baby Walkers
Asked by E.A. from St. Louis
on October 22, 2012
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I've heard walkers are not good for babys? Is this true and why. Or are they good?
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- Unsafe because the baby can't control where they go well and if they get too close to a step, they go down, taking the baby with them. When you get enough patients in...
- I think if you left your baby in them all day then ya they are bad. That said I do have on for my almost 9month old daughter, and it has in no way hindered her develop...
- Yes, it's true - they are bad! In my opinion and from what I've heard from the medical field. The muscles used for walking do not develop properly if walkers are use...
Which Convertible Seat Would You Recommend and Why?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 26, 2011
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I am looking for inputs on these convertible seats. Anybody used them and have any recommendations?
Graco My Ride 65 Convertible Car Seat
Evenflo Momentum 65
The ...
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- We have 2 Britax seats, the Boulevard,convertible - can face rear or front, which has no cupholder (that is the ONLY complaint I have about that seat) but I found an a...
- We have 2 Graco My Ride 65's. My almost 3.5 year old son is in one and my daughter is still rear facing in hers- she will be 2 in June. We also looked at the Britax...
- I went with the one you ruled out the Britax 70, to replace the britax Boulevard that was in our car accident ...car was tottalled she was the only one ok.....we purch...
Convertable Carseat
Asked by M.W. from New York
on February 13, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 9 month old is almost too tall for his chico key fit 30 infant carseat...now that he is 29 inches (21 pounds)
So what is your advice on convertable cars...
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- He will outgrow his infant seat when there is less than one inch of hard shell above his head, or he goes over the weight limit. Until then, he is just fine in it. If ...
- We just bought the Evenflow Symphony 65. You can use it RF to 30 pounds, FF to 65 and as a booster until 100. I think this one has the best versatility for the price...
- I got an Evenflo Triumph Advance which was only about half the price of a Britax, and has similar features like the harnesses that adjust easily from loose to tight, o...
Grand Children
Asked by K.B. from Rockford
on October 10, 2009
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I have a grand child & her mom tells me they cant put a snowsuit on her before they put her in a car seat that its against the law that she cant have that on while in ...
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- I do't know if it is against the law, but our pediatrician said that it is not wise to put a child in a heavy snowsuit and then buckle them into the carseat (infant) b...
- I don't think it is illegal but it isn't the smartest thing to do as the straps do not get as snug as they should be due to the bulk of the material. I can totally ...
- While not against the law, it's a smart idea. 1. Too much fullness in a snowsuit can compress in an accident and would leave the seatbelt too slack to be safe. 2. Cars...
New Mom Seeks Advice on Breastfeeding
Asked by T.R. from Pittsburgh
on February 1, 2008
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I'm 36 weeeks pregnant and I plan on breastfeeding, does anyone have any advice on what nursing bras are the best? Also is it true that nursing bras can not have the u...
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- I nursed both of my girls and found that all nursing bras are not created equal. I fell in love with a Playtex Expectant Moments bra #4147 that has an alternate under...
- My nursing bras have underwire and I nursed for 15 months with no problem. I even work full time and never gave my daughter a drop of formula. Motherhood has some re...
- Hi T.! Beautiful name.. thats my moms name :) Ok so the bra thing. I have bras from walmart, without underwire and I cringe each time i have to wear a bra that has an ...
Should We Have a Second Child
Asked by S.S. from Stockton
on February 3, 2008
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I am 42 years old and my husband and I have a wonderful daughter who just turned 5 years old. After I had her I thought I did not want another child, although my husba...
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- IT's never too late!! If that's what you want, you should do it!!
- Hello, I say yes! My daughters are 7 years apart in age. It's important they have someone to talk to when they get older, other then their parents. My older daughte...
- I would definitely say "go for it!" I had my first daughter at 41 (one month shy of turning 42) and we're still debating a second. My only hesitance is that I had a co...
Are Boys Really Easier than Girls?
Asked by M.N. from Eugene
on March 15, 2008
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So, I'm 36, expecting our first baby in Sept, dont know the sex yet and I keep hearing "boys are easier than girls" yet boys are more rambunctous (sp?) than girls. So...
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- I have six boys and one girl. In my experience my girl is more stubborn, willfull, and argumentative from day one than the boys. That is until my boys became 13. The...
- Well, I have two boys and one girl and I can tell you that that is definitely a generalization. My first son was a VERY difficult baby. He cried all the time, would ...
- It all depends on the child and their age. Right now my 4 1/2 year old boy is easier than my just turned 3 little girl. But that's just because she doesn't like going ...
