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My Baby HATES Car Rides!
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on November 30, 2008
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I'm not sure if this has been answered before, so I apologize, but I hoped that I might get some good ideas from the ladies here! My four month old daughter absolutely...
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- My daughter was the same way until we faced her forward. The ONLY thing that helped was this mirror: http://www.target.com/Fisher-Price-Rainforest-Deluxe-Auto-Mirror...
- Is her car seat reclined too much? If she is reclined too much, there will be more pressure in her ears since her little eustasion (sp?) tubes are more horizontal (wh...
- My son would cry like a banshee when he was little, too, when he was in his car seat. Turns out we were melting him with a warm blanket; the fabric on the carseat real...
Over 40 and Making Babies!
Asked by L.L. from Boston
on August 23, 2009
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Hello Moms!!
OK, looking for some support/direction regarding having another baby. I will be 42 and have a fabulous 3 year old son who keeps me on my toes. Any Mom'...
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- Hi L., Yes, I am going to be 41 in October and have been trying to get pregnant for 3 years or more. I am currently seeking help from Boston IVF. I don't see anythin...
- Hi L., I don't know that I have any direction for you, but I do have some support! I had my first (and so far only) at 43. I'm so glad I waited. I'm a better parent n...
- Hi L., I am 48 (soon to be 49) I have four children ages 30, 23, 10 and 8. I also have one grandson age 7. As far as making babies after fourty. I did not seem t...
Seeking Advice on How to Explain Where Babies Come From
Asked by T.W. from San Diego
on September 3, 2008
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My eight year old son has been asking about where babies come from. I am pretty sure that he saw one of my birthing magazines where he saw a baby being born naturally....
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- I would go to the local library and find some kid friendly books that help describe everything.
- I don't have an 8 year old son, I have a 4 year old son, but I just had a new baby and he was very curious about it. I told him, "Babies start off as a seed inside a ...
- I think its important to keep the conversation on an 8-year-old level. It may be a little too early to discuss sex, but he will understand that when mommy and daddy l...
Sex Post-Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Missoula
on April 29, 2008
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My husband and I plan to have our baby in our room for the first bit after she is born for ease of care and because we're finishing remodeling a room right now that wi...
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- We kept all our babies in our room for the first 3 months of their lives. We did occassionally have sex, but only if the baby was asleep and we were very quiet about ...
- I personally never had intercourse with my husband while my baby was in our room, but I know many people who have and their children seem to have turned out fine. All...
- Hi J., Congrats! You must be in your second trimester, if you are already worring about sex after the baby! Past the nausea and not too big and uncomfortable that you ...
Entertaining a 3-Month Old?
Asked by O.C. from Corpus Christi
on August 1, 2008
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I have just recently begun staying home with my beautiful 3-month old daughter. She is amazingly alert and doesn't take very long naps during the day (maybe 30-45 minu...
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- Hi O., Your baby is fortunate to have a mom who is interested in her development. Your DD is learning by watching and listening to you. If you like to do puzzles or ...
- Yes, I agree...turn the TV off. Being part of your day is DEFINITELY fine and you need that, but I think mostly she just needs some interaction with you and it doesn'...
- Sing to her or play music. It has been proven to do great things for the brain, before and after birth. Toys, rattles, different types of education toys for babys. ...
Public Restrooms
Asked by J.P. from St. Louis
on September 11, 2008
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This is kind of an odd question. When you're out shopping and you need to use the restroom, what are you supposed to do with your child? I know to take her into the st...
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- I have my kiddos with me all the time and yes it is hard to do but you manage I held mine on my lap get used to doing things with only one hand and yes it can be done....
- Do you use a stroller? If so, I always wait for the Handicap bathroom, you and the stroller fit. Otherwise, I thow modesty out the door and wedge the cart in the doo...
- I usually take the stroller in to the handicap stall. Or, if we are at a mall with Von Mar I use their family restroom. Or, I have held my littlest one if it's dire. I...
What Are Good Cartoons and Movies for Babys Through There First Year?
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2009
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Just out of curiousity. :)
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- You know, my little one loved the HBO "Classical Baby" series when she was pretty little. Plus they are nice and quiet classical music for tired mommies and daddies! ...
- The Baby mozart series of DVD's are great! Also Direct TV has a channel specifially for babies Good Luck!
- S., According to the American Medical Association, babies under the age of two should not watch ANY television.
Third Child and Keeping a Schedule
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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My husband and I are considering having baby #3. Is it hard to get a third kid on a nap schedule when you need to pick up two other kids from school? My other two ki...
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- Go for it......you cant worry about schedules yet til new baby comes.....he/she will let you in on the schedule when they arrive then he/she will change the schedule o...
- It's worked out fine for us. We have 3 boys, 5, 3, and 1. When #3 came, #1 was in PreK4 in the mornings. I'd take him to AM preschool (with everyone in the car), co...
- Yes, three kids will make everything harder. You and hubby are outnumbered. My 4th child just kind of adapted being in the car so much and my 3rd child did not do ...
Baby Hates to Ride in the Car.
Asked by M.S. from Spokane
on March 16, 2008
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I have a 7 week old boy that hates to ride in the car. All he does is cry and scream. I have tried everything, putting him in right after he eats, so that maybe he wil...
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- My oldest son was like that and nothing I did could make it better - the good news is that he outgrew it sometime between 3-4 months old and started being happier in t...
- My daughter hated the car too. As soon as she was old enough I got her a front facing car seat and it was all better. She loves looking out the window. If she is in a ...
- My first baby hated the car for the first couple of months. A friend gave me a carrier cover and when I started using that along with a blanket inside, he was fine. He...
Need Some Ideas for Baby's First Walking Shoe
Asked by J.M. from Rapid City
on July 2, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has found a great pair of shoes for the beginner walker.
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- Stride Rite- try shoebuy.com for some decent prices, or JCPenney also carries them in whole sizes, regular widths.
- I like the Stride Rite and the Robeez. I used them for both my boys, and think they are worth the money. Jess
- You do not need shoes. They learn better barefoot. The only time you would need shoes is if they are outside or in a dangerous place for their feet. I have raised 4 ch...
