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Need Self Soothing/weaning Ideas for 14 Month Old
Even if you aren't traveling through different time zones, it can cause their sleep schedules to go all haywire. So unfortunately, you'll just have to grin ...
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- Honey, my personal opinion is that you're asking too much of your little one. Too many changes for her are happening right now, she's on the move without her normal su...
- AFTER your trip, start eating things that will make the milk taste funny, like garlic or parsley (which, by the way, will dry up your milk), and she will want to stop ...
- I can really relate to your experiences! It is a long and sometimes difficult process to wean a toddler. I tried the "don't offer but don't refuse approach" with som...
Heavy Cycle for Three Weeks
Traveling, new time zones,and jet lag can effect your menstrual cycle. Also stress can effect your menstrual cycle. I agree w/ the post that stated to ...
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- Hi T.. I would definitely try to see a Dr if you can. If you are bleeding heavily and feeling light headed and weak, you could be hemorrhaging. This same thing happ...
- You are probably going to be ok for the short time you are there but get some iron in to you soon. I don't just mean the food way...you need iron supliments. Surely ...
- I realize that you probably do not want to go to a doctor in China, but if you've been bleeding that heavily for 18 days then you probably should - or find a Chinese h...
Frustrated with Putting My 9.5 Month Old to Sleep
I know that sometimes (especially when we travel and cross time zones) my son fights going to bed b/c he's not ready, even though it's 9pm EST (but only 6pm ...
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- Hi S.: I didn't hear anything mentioned about him eating.If he isn't being given baby cerial or fruit to help sustain him,he will have difficulty going to sleep,and wi...
- Hey S., give him cereal before nap and bed time, this will fill him up and it is always easier to sleep on a full tummy, then rock him until e does goe to sleep, and ...
- Hi S., Has it always been this way or it is new? The reason I am asking is that my son who is just about to turn 10 months was a good sleeper and would go down for na...
Traveling Overseas
The advice you got about time zones already is solid. Just make sure they don't sleep too much on the flight and they'll be ready to drop the evening you ...
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- You've got excellent advice - I'm a military spouse as well and have traveled numerous times between Europe, Turkey, and Scandinavia and the US with kids of varying ag...
- My daughter refused to sleep much on our last plane flight to Europe (Only a 6 hour time difference). We all took a nap when we checked into our hotel and then went t...
- Lots and lots of Benedryl...just kidding! Toys, hmm. Magna-doodles are great. Nothing really small or with small parts, you'll never find everything when you land. ...
How to Avoid Airtravel Nightmares for Mommy and Baby
Any other input on traveling with a 1-year-old would also be greatly appreachiated, especially on such a long stretch that involves switching time zones. ...
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- I havent used CARES, however I have traveled with my 3 young children quite a bit on airplanes for long trips and the best advice I have is lots and lots and lots of p...
- We've used our carseat for our many plane rides with our son. We have a backpack to carry it in which helps a LOT with connections, etc... We like to use the carseat...
- I have used CARES. We went to Disney World in December with our 22 month old twins. They each had their own seat and we used the harnesses. You should ask to board ...
Phone Calls
It's going to be challenging w/ the differences in schedules, plans, time zones, etc., but you are taking your daughter out of town, away from her dad, ...
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- They are pretty expensive... I don't think he is overreacting... there has been a lot of bad press lately with cruise ships.. call the first day and then you can g...
- If your babies daddy want to pay for the calls and keeps him from worrying, just do it. Have him get you a pre-paid phone card or give him the itinerary and have him ...
- Dear M W, I personally have never been on a cruise, but know lots of people who go on them regularly. I know that the charges are terribly expensive and the service...
2 Questions: Starting Cereal and Breastfeeding/infant Travel on Airplane
The reasons I would wait are one, if you are going to be switching time zones and messing with his internal clock it is best to try to keep most everything ...
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- First, feeding is not as big of a worry as people make it out to be. My son (now 2.5) NEVER ate baby food. He gagged and threw up! The doctor said it was fine and t...
- Hello T., I would definatly wait to start cereal again till after you get back unless of course your Dr. says different. The reasons I would wait are one, if you are ...
- Hi T., I recently went through both of what you are asking. My son is 14 months now but he wouldn't take cereal even though I introduced it to him at 6 months until ...
Teanager Talking on Phone Too Long
My sister had to lay down time zones that she could use the phone. I believe she put a 45 minute limit between 8pm - 10pm after all homework was done. ...
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- I was this kid! My opinion is if she isn't waking anyone else up, she gets up right and grades are good, and she isn't making the bill bigger let it go. I was always...
- This is typical, we all went through this as teenagers too. However since you and your husband work very hard, pay the bills for your house that your children liv...
- I remember when I was a teen and I did the same thing my mom took my phone out of my room and put me on punishment for 2 months after she gave me the 3rd degree questi...
Getting Ready for School Is Driving Me Crazy!
Nov 12, 2009 ... I get my son up at 7a to eat, dress and get to school...It is enough time....But at the table he zones out to cartoons..."
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- I totally agree with Carmen about having the day start out relaxed and happy. My husband and I are total opposites in this regard. I'm NOT a morning person by any stre...
- i help my kids pick out their clothes the night before..they get up eat breakfast ,get dressed, brush teeth and hair and if there is still time then they can watch car...
- If they're not already up, I wake them by 7am. Backpacks (homework, snacks, anything I need to sign, etc.) are all done the night before. They MUST be completely...
My Guests Are Staying Late, Baby Is Stays Awake!
My husband's family all live in other time zones. They USED to have no problem calling at 10 or 11 PM. I had to insist they add a few hours to their ...
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- You've been given some great advice about being more up-front and assertive with your guests and talking strategy and expectations with your husband. I would also sug...
- Hey J., One idea would be to set expectations before your guests arrive. You could say something like, "My husband and I would love to have you guys over for an ea...
- My solution would be to make it very clear at the time of invitation. "We're having a dinner party from 6 pm to 9 pm--because otherwise it's so hard to put baby to sle...
