Newborn & Baby - May 2007

do you think i should take away my son's pacifier after he learnes to control his hands and use them for comfort? ( he's only 2 months). Or should i take it away now? He'll be napping and wake up wanting it.. it falls out when he's half asleep and it dont bother him.. but when he wakes up before naptime is over, he wants it back to soothe himself back to sleep.. Is it becoming a prop and a sleep associatioin? What should i do?

2007-05-31 04:19:37 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ LovingMyLittle1 4

I need help deciding which breast pump to go with. I don't have a whole lot to spend and was looking at the ones that run around $50.

Are the electric (single) ones in this price range any good?

What about the manual ones? How do the manual ones feel on the hands? I suppose I"m afraid that my hands will become extremely sore (I think I have mild arthritis).

I will be pumping a couple times a day mostly just so I can have milk stored in the freezer for the hubby to feed and for daycare.

Any advice would be great.

2007-05-31 04:17:40 · 10 answers · asked by boz4425 4

2007-05-31 03:47:05 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ LovingMyLittle1 4

I am 36 weeks pregnant and i am not sure if i should give my son his fathers first and last name because i am not sure if we are going to get back together.He does want to be in his life and be with me.but i need time to see if he can mature.but i do want it to work out.what should i do?

2007-05-31 02:37:51 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son just turned 3 months old on Sunday. Is that too early to start him on Baby Food. The doctor said last month, he wouldn't suggest it until he eats 6 oz of Formula and then wants more. Well, he's getting at that point. What do you think? I am going to start giving him baby Cereal this weekend. He already gets that twice a day mixed with his formula, has since he was a month old(doctors orders) he wasn't getting enough food then. But, what you do all you think about baby food at 3 months? and if so, OKAY.. then what kinds do you suggest? Fruit, Veggies, etc?

2007-05-31 02:14:34 · 21 answers · asked by tristan's mommie 2

I know how and why they have soft spots, but I was just curious as to how long to takes for the spots to be fully hardened.

2007-05-31 01:21:06 · 4 answers · asked by Miss. Persephone 2

Especially after eating she gets alot of mucus in her throat, when she sneezes some comes out of her nose, I try to succion it but she HATES it and sniffs it back in, I cant call my doctor now since the office opens in an hour, is this normal in babies? SOmetimes she coughs to relieve herself from the excess mucus.. Otherwise she is a very happy baby girgling all the time and smiling very much no signs of fever at all..
Last doctor visit 2 weeks ago she was fine and the doctor said not to worry about the coughing that its normal from time to time to check for fever but she doesnt have any..

Is it normal for babies to have mucus

2007-05-31 01:14:52 · 2 answers · asked by Carla 1

I posted an earlier question about by son’s pediatrician telling me to stop breastfeeding because I was taking Amoxicillin and my dentist also telling me to supplement because of my tooth infection. I have been exclusively breastfeeding my son for 11 months and had to stop cold turkey when given the news. I am still expressing and will continue in a week but the breast milk Nazi’s all decided to answer my last question and told me I should not listen and continue breastfeeding. My question is not so much the amoxicillin as much as the tooth infection? Can it really pass through the bloodstream to the milk and harm my baby? I am better off ignoring doctor's and dentist or should I supplement until the I am off the antibiotic and get the tooth fixed (1 week). Side note: he is having a hard time pooping on the formula and I don't want it him on anymore than the breast milk Nazi’s do but I want to do the safest thing for my baby ...which is.........?

2007-05-30 19:30:49 · 10 answers · asked by mykidsrcuter 3

I grow up in the family with all girls, and I really want a baby boy. Is there any way to choose the sex of the baby?

2007-05-30 18:35:51 · 14 answers · asked by Natalie 2

2007-05-30 18:25:46 · 6 answers · asked by breeparks 1

Okay, my daughter has a middle ear infection, and three doses of amoxicillian since our ER room visit yesterday as well as motrin and tylenol. Her fever broke, but now she's clammy. She finally fell asleep for about a half hour since a 20 min nap at 7 pm. And except for a few equally short naps she has been up screaming since 3 am. At this point, I am expecting CYS to show up at my door soon, if not the cops, because my neighbors aren't getting along w/ me currently. But her earache seems to be getting worse, now shes grabbing her eye and the back of her head on that side. To get to the ER, I have to walk up a steep hill and cross a four lane highway and go a block over to get my mom's car. Then drive into town. She calms down somewhat with Daddy, and the poor child is exhausted, but as soon as she dozes off in our arms her head bobs and she starts screaming again. What more can the ER do, they already prescribed an antibiotic. Or should we call her doctor in the morning?

2007-05-30 18:13:00 · 21 answers · asked by heartlostangel 5

Approx. how much should women in the states who DO have insurance expect to pay out of pocket for the cost of pregnancy and delivery?

2007-05-30 17:50:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

have you had days when your usually calm baby acts fussy ALL day? my 11 week old has no temperature, no rash or ear infection but has been extrememly fussy today. is this normal?

2007-05-30 17:05:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been breastfeeding my son exclusively for the past 11 months. I went to the dentist and was told that I have an tooth infection and to stop breastfeeding immediately until my appointment next week to get it fixed. He said the infection can pass through the blood stream to the baby. I am also taking antibiotics which his doctor told me can cause him to get a yeast infection, to make a long story short I had to stop breastfeeding him. Since I had no waring or saved bottles so I had to give him formula, Similac Advance w/ iron. He has been on it for 3 days now and has not pooped and is acting very different than he usually acts, crying for no reason, grunting which I am sure he trying to poop. What is the best formula for a constipated baby?

2007-05-30 16:44:41 · 17 answers · asked by mykidsrcuter 3

My 11 week old son can sit for a few seconds without support. Is it okay to encourage this or is he too young and will it harm him in anyway?

2007-05-30 15:23:37 · 6 answers · asked by kelli19221 2

my brother hes some kind of mutant..im serious..i told my mom something wasnt right about him when she came home from the hospital..anyway they left me in charge for the weekend to take care of my brother..everything was going fine untill he jumpe out of the crib and now hes running around with my dog in its mouth!!!!!!!!help ive been locked in my room all day..im to scared to come out!!!help what do i do i think hes an alien!!!!!!!

2007-05-30 14:48:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi everyone. I am breastfeeding my second child (6 weeks old) and I have developed a rather painful blocked duct on one of my breasts. I have been to the doctor and it is not mastitis, and she suggested to just keep on feeding from that side, hot showers, compresses, cabbage leaves etc. etc. My problem, however, is that I am doing all of this and it is not seeming to get better (about 4 days now, I know not a huge length of time, but enough when you are in pain!). I am trying to feed my daughter from the affected side as much as possible, but the other side is just becoming massively engorged all the time. I don't want to pump too much from the other side because I am afraid that it will just increase my production and therefore continue the problem, but if I don't empty it I run the risk of getting a blocked duct on that side too! Does anyone have any tips as to what I could do? I am at a bit of a loss :-(
Thank you everyone xx

2007-05-30 13:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by Lucy Goosey 3

I have just fond out that my 3mnth old baby girl has a very mild case of Torticollis, we had our 1st physio session yesterday and i was shown how to do her exercises to help the muscle in neck as she cannot turn her head all the way to the her right. This was caused by her position while i was pregnant. She didnt have much room to move, it was a matter of touch my skin and u could feel her and her heartbeat with your hand and hear it with your ear. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem???? i would like to hear how its going?

2007-05-30 13:44:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-30 13:38:05 · 24 answers · asked by jasmine 1

If you have a son or daughter that is between 11 and 13 months, what size shoe does he/she wear , if any?

2007-05-30 13:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-30 13:06:48 · 5 answers · asked by Ambiga C 1

It seems like the only clothes that I can find for babys are cutesy little outfits with chickens and ducks. I want to find clothes that are cool and younger parnets can be proud to dress their kid in. Any suggestions on websites?

2007-05-30 13:03:49 · 7 answers · asked by meghana513 1

I'm sure my 5 month old is teething. She is CONSTANTLY sucking and chewing on her hands. They are so red and yucky looking. I put socks on her hands but after time they get soaked. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-05-30 12:39:14 · 14 answers · asked by Wendy 2

He's thinks that when we say no, that it's funny. He doesn't understand the concept. So when we try and show him how to be soft he thinks it's a game. He starts laughing. My face looks like we have a kitten, and we don't own any animals. Just a baby who likes to grab and scratch every part of your face. Help!

2007-05-30 11:45:53 · 9 answers · asked by Jami 1

What did you activities did you keep him away from.. such as swimming classses.. etc...
Anything else you had to be careful with.....
Any input?

2007-05-30 11:19:42 · 12 answers · asked by 90304 4

im expecting my baby boy next month im so happy, me and my husband are going to name him Gerard after his father this is going to be my first baby im 20 years old, how old were you when you had your first child? what did you name him/her?

2007-05-30 10:04:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My baby has got small dots on her chest, back, arms and legs which aren't particularily red but look a little dry in places and do join together in areas and look a little redder. Any ideas what they are? She isnt unwell and they dont seem to be bothering her

2007-05-30 08:05:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-30 07:40:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter, who is 19, has a not quite 2month old (he will be 2 months on the 11th of June). She wants to go to the beach in Charleston, S.C. Now they are talking about getting an umbrella but it will just be my daughter and her girlfriend. And they are planning on going all day!
This past week-end we were there but I kept him with me at the motel. He has had problems since he was born with a bad wheeze and after him going into the hospital at about 3 wks we found he has reflex and we have to put drops down his nose before and after he eats to wash the formula down. Knowing this I guess I am really protective of him! But I know that he is her child. Please let me know if I am being a overly protective grandma!!??

2007-05-30 07:13:44 · 17 answers · asked by godschild30906 1

2007-05-30 07:10:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous