Eating Habits & Schedule: Ergo

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Sleep and the Ergo

Hello mamas, I have a question for those of you out there who are doing parent-directed feeding and using the Ergo sling (or any other carrier). My baby daughter is 12 days old. In the Ergo, she doesn't seem to get good quality sleep OR active/alert time. I love the slings utility, though, and would like to use it at times So- is she just too young for a carrier? Should I wait until she stays awake more easily? Can a baby get a good quality nap in a carrier? Any thoughts on the best time of day to have her in the carrier at this...

Eating Loss of Interest

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Refuses All Formula

8 mo. old baby girl allergic to soy and dairy (causes mild to moderate rashes). Recently stopped breastfeeding per doctor's direction, switched to hypoallergenic/amino acid based formula ("Neocate"). She has been eating solid organic homemade food for 4 months in addition to breast milk. First day of formula, she took 19 ounces (had to distract her), then 16 the second day, then 6, then 3, now, won't take any. We are in Belgium on vacation. We have given her water (about 6 oz. total each day). In order to try and encourage her to take...

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Carriers and Slings

I have a three month old daughter and would like to find a good sling or...