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Tummy Time
Asked by C.T. from Buffalo
on September 26, 2008
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Hello! My 3 1/2 month old does not like tummy time at all! He's ok with it if he's laying on someone's belly, but on his play mat he throws a fit after about 1 minut...
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- My daughter (now 8 mos) also hated tummy time. She would start screaming after about 30 seconds. Needless to say she did not get a lot of it. We let her lay on us, ...
- I, too, had the same issue with my son! I called my mother-in-law for advice at the time and she suggested putting him on his tummy and letting him cry for a few minut...
- congrats!! try using the boppy pillow so he isnt flat but kind of tilted up like he would be on your chest, and then you can put things in front of him to play with. t...
How Much to Pay??
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on August 15, 2009
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I am looking for an on-call sitter in the Plano area for about two days a week (random) to watch my 10 month old all day and to pick-up and care for my 6 year old afte...
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- That's only $6/hr or so...I doubt you'll find anyone to do that for that pay. Unless they are illegal or something like that. But remember, you get what you pay for....
- Thankfully, we have just passed the age where we pay sitters for our daughter. As a guide though...we had a weekly date night and guaranteed a minimum of $40 for t...
- Yes, $50 is appropriate, I'd say.
Looking for a Babysitter for Newborn
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on August 13, 2009
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I will be returning back to work Oct 8th of this year. My husband and I are looking for a baby sitter for our baby girl. I'm looking for someone that lives in the Nape...
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- I know a wonderful loving lady in Batavia (Route 25 & Fabyan parkway area) who has openings in her home day care, she has over 20 years experience and is licensed. I ...
- I spoke with someone who lives near 30/34. She was $25 for 4 hours or less and $39 for more than 4 hours. Let me know if you'd like her info, I'll look it up. Enjoy yo...
- S., My mom does daycare. She is in Aurora just off of sullivan road. Newborns are her specialty. Give her a call. ###-###-####. She has been licensed for a long t...
Advice
Asked by N. from Detroit
on April 7, 2006
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My daughter has been going to the same sitter since she was 10 weeks old. She is now almost 21 months old. It's been great because the sitter only watches my daughte...
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- I know the feeling. I had to do that to my own sister. She watched my son since the day he was born. I'm a single parent and she was a huge help and then she kept h...
- It is a hard thing to do because essentially you are firing your current sitter. As mothers it is important that we do what is in the best interest of our children. ...
- Hi N.~ I think you have to either just tell the sitter that you have decided to find another sitter that has other children because you want your daughter to have t...
Sitter Website
Asked by C.H. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2008
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Has anyone used the sittercity.com website advertised on mamasource??
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- I've used it as a I'm a sitter and love it. I have found several families that needed my services and everything worked smooothly.
- i havent yet but i was also wondering the same thing cuz i am in dyer need of a new daycare and a babysitter from time to time...
- I used it, and had a great experience. The sitter was wonderful, and a friend of mine just hired her as their nanny.
Should I Use Unlicensed In-home Daycare?
Asked by S.D. from Albany
on January 27, 2009
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The sitter that I lined up over a month ago bailed out on me. Now I am scrambling to find daycare at the last minute. I only need help 2 days per week for my 6 month...
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- S., I run a home daycare and I am not licensed. In the State of NJ it is only required if you have 5 or more children. The care giver'e children are not included...
- S., When making the decision on who will care for your child is a tough one. I currently have a sitter I could not be happier with and she is not licensed either. I...
- I use to do home daycare and I was never licensed because I had an unused wood stove insert in my living room that could not be removed without extensive work on the h...
My Eight Month Old Cries Whenever I'm Gone and Now I Have to Go Back to Work.
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on June 21, 2007
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I have stayed home with my eight month old daughter pretty much the whole time she has been born. I did go back to work part time when she was only three months old, b...
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- Awww, :(. It's downright heartbreaking, isn't it? I remember, when I left my son for the first few times, He cried, I got in my vehicle to leave and I cried...we were ...
- HI A., It's the hardest thing going back to work or simply finding time to work...and not feel the guilt. However, it's time to realize that seperation is a health...
- All of us mom's are put into this position if we don't have the grace of blessings to stay home. I have a really great at home business that is worth checking into and...
How Much to Pay Pet Sitter
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on June 29, 2009
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When we go out of town next month for 3 nights, we're asking the son of a friend of ours to house/pet-sit. They are family friends, and I talked to the dad about it a...
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- 3 dogs, 2 cats, fish in tank, plants, ducks and pig outside ... & twice a day at your house. That's a lot of stuff. I know it might not seem like it to you, but reme...
- It depends on a lot of things. Does he live really close or is he going to drive over? Are you leaving soft drinks and snacks for him? If he is going to spend the n...
- if he lives close by, i'd opt to not have him stay in the house overnight. if it's a 10 minute drive for him to come twice a day to do things, then that's fine. for ...
Single Mother Groups and Things to Do with Daughter
Asked by J.J. from Detroit
on May 13, 2008
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I have been in a relationship with a 43 year old 'boy' for 1 1/2 years. My daughter has grown somewhat attached. This concerns me as I lost my home to foreclosure and ...
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- Hi Jenny, My heart goes out to you and your little girl. You must be struggling so much right now. Your house situation is enough for anyone to have to deal with l...
- www.meetup.com has groups for everyone with every interest. Sorry that is my only idea, but you and your little girl are in my prayers. Good Luck and God Bless K.
- there are alot of yahoo groups in michigan that meet up for playgroups. just type in michigan moms and browse them.
