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Teething at 3 Months?
Asked by A.P. from Washington DC
on September 2, 2009
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My 3 month old daughter has been very fussy this past week, with increased drooling and waking up in the night and crying. And since she has started to gnaw on her fin...
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- Hi A., My son actually started teething around the same age, and his first tooth appeared at around four and a half months old! My mom recommended putting a lit...
- It is possible for your child to be teething already. However at 3 months the drool faucet seems to just turn on and babies start chewing on everything. for a long tim...
- Sounds like she is starting to teeth. My daughter started when she was 3 months too. Sorry to say there's not much you can do besides teething rings wet rags when olde...
Fussy 6 Mth Daughter That Wants to Be Held All the Time
Asked by M.M. from Raleigh
on November 12, 2008
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My 6mth old daughter is very fussy. She had Colic up until the 3mth mark but it wasn't terrible. Now, I don't know if we "spoiled her" or what but she won't stay in ...
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- You already have oodles of suggestions and ideas. I'm going to tell you the same thing I have told my daughters: "Remember, this too shall pass, and before you know...
- Dear M., You need a sling. Preferably a good one, like the Over-The-Shoulder-Baby-Holder or the Maya Wrap or a soft cloth carrier like the Moby Wrap. These are no...
- When my babies were little my mother told me to keep them near me when I was doing things around the house and to talk to them non-stop. It was hard for me talk to so...
Could It Be Colic???
Asked by M.T. from Springfield
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. I have a baby girl who was born last month in July. I am starting to wonder if she is developing colic. As background...I have a son who was born in August 2006...
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- Hi. What is colic? I just read a book called happiest baby on teh block. I suggest reading it. Dr. Harvey Karp believes that we as humans are born 3 months too ear...
- Hi, I seem to remember my pediatrician telling me that a lot of babies go through a 'fussy' stage in the late afternoon/early evening when they are around 6 weeks o...
- My first born was Collicky. no food relation. We swaddled, swing and vacuum or other white noise got us through the rough times. My other children also slept the first...
Teething Infant
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 15, 2009
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My almost 5 1/2 month old daughter is teething. Fussy, drooling etc like crazy. I've been trying the homeopathic teething drops by Gentle Naturals cause I want somethi...
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- have you tried putting a damp wastcloth in the freezer and then letting her chew on it? the cold helps with the pain and the chewing on the washcloth helps the teeth c...
- M. - When our son was teething, here's what worked for us: 1. A damp washcloth. Twist it, then stick it in the freezer and let it freeze. He loved to chew on ...
- I second the wet, frozen washcloth for a more "natural" remedy. My son does really well with them. It helps keep the need for Tylenol to a minimum. Best of luck!! T.
Infant Very Fussy
Asked by K.L. from St. Louis
on March 5, 2008
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I'm just trying to figure out what my 3 week old needs! She seems very fussy like she wants to eat,but when I give her a bottle she spits up and gets hick ups afterwar...
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- Have you tried the infant gas drops? Sometimes they work. Also, how about Gripe Water. It's found at pharmacies and it's all herbal. Also lots of burping. Don't give u...
- Try burping more often and try burping her with her sitting on your lap, and you lighting bouncing your legs while while patting her back. After she eats keep her ...
- K., I feel your pain! My son (who is now 1 yrs old) had this until he was approximately 4 months. He spit-up a lot so his doctor started him on Zantac and it helped...
Eight-Month Old Feeding Schedule?
Asked by E.M. from Baton Rouge
on May 1, 2009
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My daughter is eight months old. At this point, she is nursing 5-6 times per day and eating solids three times per day. I am a big believer that breast milk is best fo...
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- my 7 1/2 month old is getting solids 3 times a day and nursing 4-5 times a day. i would keep doing what your doing. she knows when she is not hungry, just dont force h...
- Girl, just don't even worry about it! I say ignore the pediatrician. Those things they tell you are from textbooks, and your baby never read those books! haha She'...
- offer her less solids! your milk is the best source of nutrition for her. if you don-t change what you are feeding her, she will continue to overeat and you will have ...
20 Month-old Won't Eat
Asked by B.Y. from Providence
on August 12, 2009
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Hi moms.
I used to roll my eyes when my friends would say their kids were fussy & wouldn't eat. Now I'm seeing first-hand how frustrating it can be. My son refuse...
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- Hello! I have 3 kids and they all went through that stage. My oldest(10) is better. My 9 yo will try anything but my 5 yo is still set in her ways. At 20 months, just ...
- I have a daughter with similar issues and it is more than a phase if he is gagging and having so much trouble with new foods. I would definitely request a feeding eva...
- From what you describe, I would not be too concerned, although I would definitely call the ped. and describe this situation to make sure he is growing properly and the...
Help! Baby Screaming When with Dad!
Asked by J.A. from Great Falls
on October 3, 2008
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My 16 week has been a dream. He has been such an easy baby and never fusses. I've just started back to work. He stayed home with daddy for two weeks and was a bit f...
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- I am a working mom and my husband stays home with our 5 month old. I was kinda worried about my hubby and how he would handle the stay at home dad role, but he has don...
- Hi Jonna Marie - Please encourage your husband to not give up! Babies are smart little creatures! They can smell fear better than any animal! : ) My best guess ...
- Babies go through the "favorite" stage often. Men and daddies get the brunt of that most of the time. Though your hubby feels awful, please reassure him it is normal...
Taking an Infant to the Movies???
Asked by J.H. from Philadelphia
on June 17, 2008
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I just have a silly question. I have a 3 year old son as well as a newborn. Last summer my son and I had a great time going to the free movies that local theatres offe...
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- Hi! When my second child was born, my oldest was 2 1/2 and a friend of mine and I thought it would be fun to take the kids to the movies too! So, I put my three week...
- Hi J., Congratulations on the new baby!!! I personally think it's fine to take the baby to the movies, the only issue you may have is it being too loud and the b...
- J., Loew's at the Waterfront offers a movie for new mom's (at least they did last time I checked, which was about 8-9 months ago). I think it is at 10:30 a.m. on ...
Sick Baby
Asked by H.W. from Phoenix
on August 10, 2009
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I have a 9 month old boy, he just got sick and super fussy! He wont sleep for me and wont eat. Any advice?
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- Sorry your sweet baby is sick. Keep him hydrated & give lots of love. Way too may antibiotics are given out today & our bodies are growing resistant. PLEASE do NOT u...
- Sorry babe is sick. I have heard some negative press about Vicks. Please research before using. I can't remember specifics...but, as most of us have seen even in ...
- Put a humidifier in his room if you don't have one and if you can, get one that has the little slot for the Vicks pads. If you have one and it doesn’t have that opti...
