Newborn & Baby - January 2007

Our 4 month old daughter will eventually go down for a nap (after walking her for 15-20 mins and/or nursing her right before)- but she only sleeps for like 40 mins and wakes up grumpy. She just can't seem to fall back asleep to complete her 1 1/2 hr. naps and is fussy and tired most of the day. She also will not go longer than 2-3 hour stretches at night... we've tried putting her in her crib while she's drowsy so she knows where she is, but she just wakes back up and seems wide awake or really pissed off to the point where she will not go back to sleep. Any suggestions?!! We've been giving her rice cereal before bed- that doesn't seem to help. We believe it's more than just hunger (if it's hunger at all). Thanks!

2007-01-08 13:34:11 · 9 answers · asked by jilltsc 1

my newborn eats every 2 hours...sometimes every hour and a half...she is 2 weeks old....when does her eating time space out too every 4 hours...6 hours....8 hours...??? will feeding her more do so?

2007-01-08 13:18:35 · 8 answers · asked by pebbles 2

My daughter just turned seven months and at she has only gained one and a half pounds since her four month check up. SHe is breast fed and started solids and infant cereal in the morning and before bed since she was four months, but what is an averange 7 months old feeding schedule like? We have been practicing with a sippy cup already and she can hold her spoon and bring it to her mouth, but how many jars of what should she have each day? I am just going by her appetite now, I am not force feeding her or anything, I am just wondering if she has a lower appetitie than the average baby and if that would explain her slow weight gain these past few months, she is only 14 pounds and our pediatrician said it was fine, that it was in the 20% and as long as she isn't losing, that she is fine. Just curious!

2007-01-08 13:17:27 · 6 answers · asked by wtrmlnqueen 2

i was wondering if i have to breastfeed to pump milk or not. i am only arond 12-14 weeks pregnant, and just want to find out now so i know what to invest in. I personally dont like the idea of breast feeding but i am willing to pump. i will ask my doctor aobut this when i see her next. but i ws just wondering on what any one else knew about this. I am healthy and i am eating right. and i hope i can just exclusivly just pump milk.

2007-01-08 13:15:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 13:04:13 · 14 answers · asked by team_ank 2

I asked this question earlier about whether or not my daughter is really ready for whole milk. She is ten months old. She weighs 23 lbs and has two teeth as well as she is a professional crawler and will probably be walking soon as she attempts to stand by herself frequently and pulls herself up on everything.

She usually eats rice cereal for breakfast, two jars of baby food for lunch (meat and fruit) and also the same for dinner. Overall she drinks about 25 ounces of fluids. However, my problem is that for the last four weeks she will not drink her formula. She may have an ounce or two but she always ends up throwing her bottle down if formula is in it. (She still prefers drinking juice or water from her bottle but if formula is in it, she turns her face as if she doesn't like it.) My point in saying all of this is that I think she is telling me that she no longer wants formula and she does eat a lot of solids. If anyone else has had this problem please give me some expert advice.

2007-01-08 12:51:57 · 7 answers · asked by Mom_of_two 5

Our baby girl is only 4 and half months old. We only breastfeed her, sometimes only water as addition. Now, she is not interesting in eating. i.e. She sucks for a few seconds then just wants to suck her fingers.

Why is that? Will it harm her growing? and how we should do?

many thanks

2007-01-08 12:40:19 · 11 answers · asked by xplorefantasy 1

I have a 10 month old that has been sick on and off for about 4 weeks now. My husband, myself, and my other 2 children have also been sick on and off for 4 weeks. He is now throwing up and not holding anything down. Any suggestions on what I can do to stop it, and also make him feel better? Thanks!

2007-01-08 12:38:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my newborn is 2 weeks old and up all night...i understand this is probbaly normal and it may take some time....people say i have to keep her up more during the day but i really dont know what i can do to entertain a 2 week old....if shes tired shes gonna sleep no matter what i am doing....this is my first child and i am wondering when i can start getting her on a schedule and some good ways of doing so...thanks

2007-01-08 12:38:23 · 12 answers · asked by pebbles 2

My daughter is 3.5 months old. She has a cold, and is coughing badly. My doctor doesn't think she needs tylenol unless she has a fever. Just wondering. thank you.

2007-01-08 12:32:00 · 9 answers · asked by mybiju 1

i have been breast feeding for 3 weeks now and i am trying to wean my son off the bottle he only get an oz of formula a few feedings a day and now i am really sore and raw what are some things i can do to help? please only seriouse ppl thanks

2007-01-08 12:17:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

she stays hungry constantly like every 2 hours she wants to eat!!she only takes 4 ounces at a time!!but she just stays so hungrey!!does anyone know anything that will help??also i am gonna try cearel but what kind of bottles do i use,i can not find cereal ones and the holes in the others are too small please help

2007-01-08 12:10:30 · 14 answers · asked by baby06 1

I was just wondering what the chances are of cutting the skin, and does it bleed, and does the baby feel a lot of pain? Now and then when I give my 1 1/2 month old a bath, it scares the crap out of me because I generally clip his nails after bathing him. For a long time I put it off until he accidentally scratched his nose, but I get so nervous! What are your experiences?

2007-01-08 12:10:29 · 17 answers · asked by Veridian 2

I asked about girl names not long ago, and got such a great response that I actually did choose a name to use. I would like a boy soon later on, and i would like his name to start with j. Mind you I am not lazy, I have looked at sites, but i had seen a yahoo question on names, and there were a few names that you would find given not shown in these sites, as they use common names. but i would like to thank people for helping me out with the girl name

2007-01-08 12:08:18 · 16 answers · asked by brown.jewel 1

is that ok to drink decaf-coffee during the breast feeding ?

2007-01-08 12:04:54 · 10 answers · asked by kissie 1

WHAT SHOULD FOR MY SISTER. SHE HAS ON SHILD ALREADY AND NOW SHE IS THREE DAYS LATE FOR HER PERIOD SO SHE DID A PREGNACY TEST IT CAME OUT POSITIVE AND SHE CALLED HER DOCOTER AND GOT BLOOD WORK DONE THAT CAM POSITIVE SO SINCE SHE IS PREGNANT FOR THE SECOND TIME WHAT SHOULD GET HER FOR A GIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR HER AND SHE HOPES SHE IS GOING TO HAVE A BOY BUT RIGHT NOW SHE HAS A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-08 11:54:12 · 8 answers · asked by hinsdalesprit 3

I am planning my daughters 1st birthday party at a local park. My husband and I both have HUGE families. How do I entertain our guest at a park? What are some ideas for party favors for a large group of people?

2007-01-08 11:42:20 · 3 answers · asked by concern1 2

I already let him taste/suck on it, since he fussed for it. I was eating one while he was on my lap. I felt bad that he wanted it so badly so I let him suck on it. Now I'm worried. Will the citrus hurt him? When I was pregnant I ate them like crazy.

2007-01-08 11:27:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 11:23:03 · 11 answers · asked by lovemykids 2

for my two month old. she really likes cat food (I know that's weird) but I'm currently using fancy feast but the budget is tight and I'm thinking of going to that Wal Mart brand of special kitty.I don't want her to be stupid like Rosie O Donnell but she kinda eats alot and it's getting quite expensive.

2007-01-08 11:16:48 · 7 answers · asked by kimmycat 4

Might be pregnant.

2007-01-08 11:12:04 · 28 answers · asked by Sammi 3

Help, My daughter will be 2yrs in two weeks and she still wants a bottle. Not just at bed time but she likes to suck on an empty bottle all day. She would never take a binky, just the bottle. Now I cant seem to get it away from her. She knows how to use a cup but how can I get that bottle away from her???

2007-01-08 11:09:08 · 16 answers · asked by vwgirl63 1

2007-01-08 10:53:15 · 4 answers · asked by Mom45 1

i am now totally confused by the information i get from the midwifes has anyone had the pleasure of being told to do something one way then to be told that it is wrong by another midwife?

2007-01-08 10:48:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 10:23:35 · 19 answers · asked by supermom_nikki21 1

My son is 6 months old and he is teething. When will the symptoms stop, after his first tooth I hope. Also, how can I help him through this rough time? ONLY SERIOUS ANSWERS!!!

2007-01-08 10:08:24 · 16 answers · asked by Amanda A 2

2007-01-08 10:07:16 · 13 answers · asked by steffi 2

I want to buy a baby car seat for my friend's baby. My friend is a bit stuck for cash and I'm not that much better but can afford one at around this price.The baby is 9 mths old and is in the correct weight range.Just wondering really

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2007-01-08 09:59:01 · 18 answers · asked by Danielle 3

Ever since I started feeding my son solids he has been constipated. He constantly cries when he tries to go. Please help!

2007-01-08 09:50:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is so stuck on her "Ba-Ba's" (Bottles) that she gets four 8oz's a day, so that's 32oz's of milk a day. I know too much milk can cause anemic problems and consipation so am I giving too much? What are some ways that helped other mother's ween their babies off the bottle? I would like to get her down to 3 bottles in a month then down to 2 bottles in approxiamately 3 months then by her 2nd birthday she'll be down to 1. Is this possible? Is the mid-day bottle the best to start with from weening her off of it? Thanks for the help.

2007-01-08 09:49:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous