Newborn & Baby - January 2007

My son is 5 months old, and was induced 3 weeks premature. A couple of my friends all have children that are within a week or two of his age. My girlfriends' daughter who is fouth months, locks her legs and "stands". She always does it, you can barely sit her on her butt when you hold her on your lap. My son will not lock his legs or plant his feet when I hold him over the floor, or put him in his bounceroo thingie. Im worried that, because of his prematurity and the nature of the delivery (which was tough and ended up in a C-section) that he may have Cerebral Palsy. Is this a warning sign, or am I just paranoid??

2007-01-03 09:27:41 · 13 answers · asked by ber439_0116 2

he will be 4 months in 10 days and he is on formula. I've changed the formula and Nestel good start with omega 3 and 6 is the best.

2007-01-03 09:24:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife and I are expecting are first child. What are some must have baby gear items you found useful?

2007-01-03 09:18:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've let my 4 month old son sleep with me in my bed, and I want to transition him to his crib finally. I let my older son sleep in the bed with me until he was 3, and I had a lot of trouble getting him to sleep in his own bed. I want to avoid the same problem. Our bedroom will be small, so a co-sleeper that attaches to the bed isn't an option. My fiance has willingly slept on the couch for 4 months because he is afraid of SIDS, but I have tried explaining to him that it's still a risk with the baby in bed with me, not to mention rolling off the bed. I don't have any fluffy bedding, pillows, or thick blankets in his crib as a precaution. Any advice? I'd really like my fiance back in the bed without us worrying through the night.

2007-01-03 09:18:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 09:18:25 · 5 answers · asked by sorsha1713 1

Is it normal to extremely hungry in your 8th month??I've been really hungry and i eat every little while,and my baby moves extremely ALOT,is it normal,this is my first pregnancy.

2007-01-03 09:07:11 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

I'm 32 weeks preg, and no one around (who has had kids) to advise me.
What clothes for the baby will I need to buy?
equipment?
anything else needed?

2007-01-03 09:05:48 · 24 answers · asked by mintymoon 2

I know everyone says try to get her to eat more during the day, but I can't force feed her. She was barely eating anything and only depending on her formula. She is getting better at eating and she is on milk now. Tell me if you think what she eats in a typical day would still make her hungry at night.

Wake up at 7 - breakfast -1/4 cup oatmeal and 1 container stage 2 fruit, water and a handful of puffs

8:30 - 5 oz. bottle of milk 11:00- snack - 2 or 3 wagon wheels and some water 12:00 - 6 oz. bottle of milk

1:30 - snack - 1/4 piece of bread, puffs and some cheerios 3:30 - 5 oz. bottle of milk

5:30-6:00- dinner - some kind of veggies, bread whatever i can get her to eat

7-7:30 8 oz. bottle of milk this is a good day of eating. She usually eats less than this. Should this be enough to sustain her thru the night? Do you think it is out of habit or is she hungry? Is the formula more filling than whole milk. I am so sick of her waking up. If I knew it was a habit, I would let her cry more than I do, but I can't be sure. I try to feed her more before bed. Last night she had a good dinner and snacks before bed and then an 8 oz. bottle before bed. She was up more than ever to drink. 2 feedings. She drank 11 oz. in the middle of the night. Maybe it is a growth spurt or she is getting use to the milk. The waking up more has happened since she has been on full milk. input please. thanks Debbie

2007-01-03 08:16:03 · 8 answers · asked by mother of 2 1

when i was in labour i had all the pain in my back and none at the front, it felt like my bowel was splitting in two and the pain felt like extremely bad backache!! does this only happen when the baby is in the wrong position?? my baby boy was and i had to have an emergency cesearean. the doctor told me i was in back labour, what actually is it??? and has anyone given birth naturally with 'back labour' and no pain at front?

2007-01-03 07:50:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of quiting bf because my baby is 3 months and not gaining much wieght but still eats every hour. I've been going to a consultant for the 3 months and am taking domperidon (which makes me very sick). The lactation consulatant can't help me anymore and my supply is getting lower and lower. I can't stand to see my baby hungry all the time. When I give her formula she doesn't need to eat for at least 3 hours. Has anyone else had the same experience?

2007-01-03 07:44:29 · 14 answers · asked by StephieC 2

Same goes for bed time.
My baby's 8 months old. From the day she was born, she didn't require any special "method" do fall asleep, she'd pretty much just fall asleep in my arms (or my husband's) and I'd put her in her crib. At 2 months of age, she would let me hold her til she'd start gettting drowsy, and then when she'd close her eyes, I'd put her down, and no problems. About 3 months ago, though, she started to change, she'd just let me hold her for a little while, and then she'd start wiggling and turning, trying to get out of my arms... She just wants me to put her in her crib and leave her alone, and she'll fall asleep! I feel a bit ... unwanted... Is it normal for her to do this? Or is she upset with me?...

Thanks very much!

2007-01-03 07:38:06 · 4 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4

have your baby tried similac alimentum? does it work with crying spells and fussiness? my daughter, at night right after she drinks her milk she poops and there's red spots on her poop...she's a little fussy..her original formula is similac advance...i need your feedbacks on this formula please..thank you!

2007-01-03 07:35:02 · 3 answers · asked by Irish C 1

I'm pumping and bottle-feed him, so he's developing fine. It's just I relly enjoyed nursing him, tired of frustration when I try breastfeeding and feel that we are missing on developing special bond. * * If that was tething, thrush or ear infection he would have hard time taking a bottle as well, especially slow flow. If he tried breast and pulled away, I would think it's a let-down problem, but he would get hysterical the moment I offer him a breast. I pump before offering a breast, but he wouldn't even try! * * He started to refuse breasts 3-4 weeks ago (still nursing at night then). 2+ weeks ago I stopped breastfeeding for 5 days to see if his exema was related to something I ate (switched to similac alimentum, frozing pumped milk). 10 days ago he got cold, so I switched back to breast milk to help him recover. I used fast flow nipples because he had stuffy nose. His nose is not ok yet and he cough ocasionally, but he has no problem taking slow flow nipples. WHY NOT BREAST?

2007-01-03 07:29:32 · 11 answers · asked by mimemamomu 2

I have lost alot of weight and my stomach has went down some can anyone give me advice because I don't have much available time because I work two jobs, and I have a son and husband.

2007-01-03 07:20:27 · 4 answers · asked by FiahRed 2

i'm having a baby girl and i need to know a couple things:
What color stroller should i get (1st link on bottom)
Also should i get a round crib, or normal? look at the cribs on the 2nd link and choose which one.
Also what are some good baby clothes websites?

2007-01-03 07:20:15 · 10 answers · asked by Pretty Mommy 2

2007-01-03 07:15:50 · 8 answers · asked by FiahRed 2

The baby was born with organs on the outside of the body and I want to see any one got any pics?

2007-01-03 07:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 15yrs old korean girl who studies in Sydney.
I used to use Veronica as my eng name but I heard that it's an old name. It hasn't been that long since I came here, so I can't recognize the feeling of names.

Would you recommend me a new one which is not OLD , not usual at all but unique?

hmm.. I have a round face, black hair and brown eyes.
also I'm quite tall.
I wish these to remind you some nice names.


And woul you say how these names are?

Jaclyn
Jocelyn
JoNell
Jeaneice
Jeana
Agreen

2007-01-03 06:37:28 · 27 answers · asked by shes.paranoid 1

I'm in charge of getting the cake for my cousin baby shower. And I'm not sure what to put on the cake. Any suggestions on what to put on the cake? keep in mind it's a boy.

2007-01-03 06:32:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 06:29:37 · 8 answers · asked by deon 1

I have a little girl and now she is eating 7 oz, is that to much?

2007-01-03 06:20:36 · 6 answers · asked by Tiffany S 2

My best friend and his wife just had a baby who was 7lbs. 12 oz. and she smoked throughout her pregnancy. Is that a good weight considering? I dont have kids so I dont know what is "normal."

2007-01-03 06:18:38 · 38 answers · asked by timboo28 2

some friends of ours had their baby about a month before we had our little guy.
their son has always seemed healthy and he is about 4-5 months old, now.
they just had to take him to the hospital for a broken arm b/c dad said that he was holding him on the couch and moved him and his arm got caught and broke.

i know babies aren't as fagile as we think they are, but does this sound plausible?? i mean, if my son's arm was caught i'm pretty sure i would realize it before i put enough force upon it to break it.

just curious about any input....
i guess that CPS is now accusing him of child abuse and he claims it was an accident.

thanks.

2007-01-03 06:16:26 · 15 answers · asked by joey322 6

If you know that the baby has a clean diaper, is not sick, is full, feels fine, etc. but you are trying to get them on a schedule how long do you let them cry. I just put my daughter down for her first nap by herself and she has been crying for about 10 minutes. I know she is fine it's just she is so used to us holding her all of the time. No personal attacks please. Just looking for good info.

2007-01-03 06:14:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 5 months when can i give him mashed potatoes?

2007-01-03 06:05:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is turning 6 months old and up until the last day or two we have always swaddled her. She has started to roll over during the night while swaddled (of course we roll her on her back right away) so it is an obvious sign to get rid of the swaddle blanket. We are starting by only letting one arm out at a time during most naps and bedtime. It used to take her merely minutes to fall asleep while swaddled and now it is taking her up to 40 minutes. She takes the pacifier in and out of her mouth and kind of plays around. When she starts crying I know she is ready to sleep and I make sure she has the pacifier. How can I teach her to sooth herself and get her to fall asleep faster like she used to when swaddled? I know we just started this process so it may get better with time. Has anyone else gone through this? We are open to trying anything. We just want her to be a good sleeper without this darn blanket….and a happy baby!

2007-01-03 05:46:29 · 11 answers · asked by Tracy 2

how many years dose it take to be in collage to deliver babys?

2007-01-03 05:46:03 · 12 answers · asked by Ajha James 1

My husband is in the Military and we are expecting our first child in April, a little boy. I'm looking for military related Father and Son songs for a CD I want to make him. I hope that you can help because so far my search has turned up nothing!

2007-01-03 05:40:58 · 3 answers · asked by Kasey 4

2007-01-03 05:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by Tove L 1

2007-01-03 05:33:53 · 5 answers · asked by tmac 5