Newborn & Baby - October 2006

I need to buy a convertible car seat for my five month old son who is growing out of his infant carrier. I was thinking about getting the Britax Marithon, but I'm not sure about it. I read an earlier posts that said your child might get sick of being in a car seat as they get older (when they like four or so). Would I be better off buying a Britax model that will hold my son until 40 pounds and then buying a booster seat later on? That's probably what I will do, but what do you folks think?

2006-10-13 05:07:48 · 5 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5

I know I'll get split answers here, the half of you that think I'm a bad mom for not wanting to hold my baby all day and all night, and the half of you who will say I am "spoiling" her.

But here it is anyway and I hope I get at least one good suggestion:
My little girl is 7 weeks old and cries and works herself up into a frenzy when I lay her down for a nap or at night. She isn't gassy (I can tell when she is) and will have a full belly and fresh tush and I make sure she is not too hot or cold etc. It seems that all of her needs are being met except one. She wants mommy or daddy. She will relax almost instantly and fall asleep when we pick her up and the moment you lay her down again she is screaming. I don't know what to do about it, she is a fabulous baby until she goes to sleep!! I've tried everything I can think of and I am hoping someone has a trick to suggest. Help Please!

2006-10-13 05:05:44 · 22 answers · asked by totspotathome 5

After researching, I believe it's more healthy, economical and better for the environment. Can anyone give me some opinions on what types of cloth diapers to use and tips on easier cleaning?

2006-10-13 04:24:39 · 13 answers · asked by Lady J 4

Okay, when I have kids, I would like to breastfeed because it is best for the baby, but...anytime anything barely touches "that area" it is only a few more seconds of that before I...well, let's just say it feels really good. How can I beastfeed without feeling turned on? I mean, if me changing clothes feels like that, I can only imagine how it would feel. And don't let me get started on how it feels when husband does it to me. Can you just 'turn off' the extreme arousal when it's time to breatfeed or do you ignore it or do you just let it happen and not tell anyone? This has always bothered me because I really want my child to have the benefit of breastmilk, but not if it means I am orgasming at the same time. I almost don't see how that's not considered as child abuse. I'm just confused--women just don't talk about this sort of thing. Can someone please tell me what it feels like when you actually do it? I

2006-10-13 04:20:58 · 14 answers · asked by prettiegurl20 1

More unique the better.

2006-10-13 04:16:46 · 21 answers · asked by Andrea 3

my baby is 3 months old and has slept with me since she was born. she still wakes up around 1am and 5am . well, when she goes to spend the night at her grandmas, she sleeps the whole night through! 9-6! her grandma said maybe its b/c she sleeps by herself when shes there, so i tried putting her in her crib by herself, and she still would wake up in the middle of the night....anyways i didnt know she was doing this but she also said she puts her on her stomach....i put her on her back usually but tried putting her on stomach by herself last night and it worked! she slept 9-6? yes i already know your not supposed to b/c of sids but do babies really prefer sleeping on their stomachs? do you put yours on their stomach or back?

2006-10-13 03:57:35 · 22 answers · asked by atl_diva 2

She previously slept through the entire night, but at around 9 months she started waking up again. I've tried feeding her extra at night to keep her full, but that hasn't helped. I've also tried putting her asleep later and even earlier, but that also hasn't helped. It seems like once she wakes up, she has problems getting comfortable again. She will roll and scoot around for about 10 minutes before finally crying out for me. If anyone has any suggestions .. please let me know!

2006-10-13 03:55:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 03:49:18 · 19 answers · asked by atl_diva 2

Our daughter has been sleeping through the night consistently since 5 months. Except for the occasional cold or teething, she has been a little champ. But for the past week or so, she's been waking up every one to two hours and simply screams. We let her cry it out most of the time, but when she wakes up during the 1 am hour, she will just cry and cry. Last night she cried for half and hour till I finally couldn't stand it anymore and went it to check on her. She is teething, but the Tylenol had been working fine, so I don't really think it's teething. She has the slightest of a runny nose, but the mucus is clear and she doesn't have a fever, so I think I can rule out that she is sick. She's also extra grumpy during the day.
Help please! What could be wrong? I know she's not hungry as she refuses the bottle and her eating habits have been "normal." I say "normal" because they are normal for her.

2006-10-13 03:44:51 · 3 answers · asked by happymommy 4

my baby hates to be alone he is 6 weeks old and he always wants to sleep with us, co sleeping? bad to do, harder to ween them out of it as they get older. but the only way he will sleep right now, he will nap in his crib during the day but refuses at night. any tips or advice out there?

2006-10-13 03:42:55 · 17 answers · asked by sweetme 3

i have a delema 3 men want to be godfathers but how many can i have?

2006-10-13 03:33:33 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it usually last longer then your previous cycles before pregnancy? I started my cycle 8 weeks after having baby and my typical cycles always lasted 5 days. Its been 9 days so far and still going...its also at times clotty and looks bright red...is this normal? Will my cycle go back to normal next month??

2006-10-13 03:29:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My little brother and his girlfriend (both 18) just had a baby and they will not take any advice the baby throws up everytime they feed her and i think they need to see picture details on how to do this I have tried to show them(ha) and I have been looking all morning so lease can somebody find me something to show them. Thanks MJ

2006-10-13 03:15:55 · 4 answers · asked by mj 1

2006-10-13 02:53:50 · 12 answers · asked by Tuty 3

I pump 3 times while at work- every 3 hours. I am only able to get 4oz the first go round, 3 1/2 the second time, and about 3 the third time. How can i get myself to produce more milk? I drink tons of water and I am eating like I should, is there anything else I can do???

2006-10-13 02:45:50 · 18 answers · asked by Hannah M 1

i have this 4 day old beautiful boy named jordan blake and i have 4 other kids...anyway i am wondering if i am doing this right: the baby is held by my husband he soesnt smeel bad or overscented, he isn't squeezing the baby or anything bad when the baby is with him it crys all the time so i take the baby from him allt he time but the baby is fine with other people but not my husband even my friends wonder what is wrong but am i right for taking the baby from him and not letting him carry jordan anymore?

2006-10-13 01:42:29 · 15 answers · asked by 5kidsdad 2

he turns and sleep at his tummy.is there a S.I.D. chance?

2006-10-13 01:22:50 · 20 answers · asked by anna 7

2006-10-13 01:17:15 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 00:36:01 · 20 answers · asked by nokey4eva2000 2

2006-10-12 22:46:46 · 18 answers · asked by Direktor 5

How can I encourage him to eat his food without continuing to puree? What sort of food is the best. He is quite fussy and only really likes yoghurt.

2006-10-12 22:19:46 · 25 answers · asked by Lily 2

Hi,i had my son circumcised and im glad i did it but,did she cut too much or not? she said she made it tight,will this afect him later on,has enyone encounterd this?

2006-10-12 21:53:58 · 14 answers · asked by diane 1

My baby is just over 10 weeks old and he'll be visiting his grandparents for the weekend. How do I cope with the free time. I'm used to being with him 24/7.

2006-10-12 21:37:06 · 32 answers · asked by Charmaine V 3

the only one seems to be the bugaboo! If anyone knows of anyone please send a link with picture of stroller facing the mother. I believe it is important for a child's speech developement to face the mother.

2006-10-12 20:51:18 · 6 answers · asked by oceanwaves 2

I had my first son 3 months ago. He was due on July 2nd, but because he was growing a lot and I was small, she decided that I should be induced on the 5th. I went to the hospital at 7pm. When all the paper work was done, my doctor broke my water at 9:04 Pm. My contractions started immediately. I didn't need Pitocin. I breathed through my contractions and my doctor went home. They had to call her back almost as soon as she left because in a little over an hour I had fully dilated. I pushed for 17 minutes and delivered a 9lb 1oz baby boy at 11:04 Pm..just two hours after breaking my water. I didn't get an epidural because it went so fast. I got very very lucky with my labor. How was yours?

2006-10-12 20:27:58 · 23 answers · asked by Michelle 2

what is a good job to get while baby is only four months old? i want to be able to spend all the time im the world with him, but i need to support us,,anybody know?

2006-10-12 20:10:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We need to buy a baby car seat for our baby due early next year. With so many choices, we've finally decided which brand of Carseat to purchase. We are still faced, however, with the choice between three or five points harness system. Which is better? What are some pros and cons of each option. Please answer only if you have reasonable knowledge or experience with both carseat system. Thank you.

2006-10-12 19:39:55 · 8 answers · asked by Doctor Dad 2

2006-10-12 18:57:06 · 12 answers · asked by briannahsmommy06 1

a red spot on her neck she is 16m and has had it since near birth my son had the same thing but it went away, now someone I know told my dad her daughter has the same thing in the exact same spot (she thought it was a birth mark) what could it be?

2006-10-12 18:31:55 · 12 answers · asked by Brandi D 3

My 2.5 month old HATES tummy time. She just lays there and cries and doesn't do anything. I have tried toys and getting down on her level, but it doesn't seem to help. She is getting behind in raising her head in a sitting position. She can hold it up when I hold her, but she doesn't raise it when she is on her tummy. She is ahead in other areas, but can't seem to get this. Any suggestions?

2006-10-12 18:22:33 · 6 answers · asked by mountain_laurel1183 5