Newborn & Baby - May 2007

I had my daughters ears pierced about two months ago. I cleaned and turned them as I was supposed to, but today during her bath I noticed that she had a bubble above one of the backs of the earring and that both backings were caked with sticky brown blood. I tried to clean it off to see what exactly was bleeding, but she kept fidgiting and the gunk was too thick. Any suggestions as to what I should do?

2007-05-15 09:49:20 · 5 answers · asked by kai81406 2

2007-05-15 09:31:32 · 22 answers · asked by Lisa W 2

watermelon???? Thanks

2007-05-15 09:09:30 · 0 answers · asked by mommymatthews 2

My 6 week old has done this from birth. My Mom says it is wind and it does only happen either after he has fed or just waking up. I know baby's eyes can roll and they smile a bit due to wind but I have noticed he also goes a bit floppy at the same time. If I touch him he stops it. He is very windy and these episodes are usually followed by lots of trumps and burps. Anyone have any ideas - they only last 10 seconds at a time. Thanks

2007-05-15 08:56:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 10 day old little girl, and she's sweet and precious and amazing and I love her, but I am worn out. When will she start to get into more of a routine (as far as eating and sleeping, etc)? Right now I feel like I'm nursing her 24 hours a day, and the only sleep I get is if I doze off in the rocking chair with her. And how do I keep her entertained for the few hours a day that she's awake? The swing is hit or miss, and I'm really running out of ideas!

2007-05-15 08:47:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-15 08:29:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband wants me to breastfeed our baby and I just don't know. I mean I know it's the natural thing to do and it's 'free' but I don't like the idea that this baby will be dependent on my until it's time to stop feeding. And what I mean by that is that my neice was breastfed and whenever she was still small and my sister-in-law had to go somewhere and someone had to watch her, she was just a pain because she only wanted to feed on her moms breasts. And I know you can pump breast milk and by special nipples...I dunno I just don't want that kind of burden to fall on someone who might have to watch my child if I can't be there. Plus I've heard that if you breastfeed, your breasts will stay big...I don't want that lol.

And this is just a side question...but what does it feel like? I mean I know what it's like to have a grown man suck on your nipple...but a baby with no teeth...what's it like? lol.

Did you breastfeed? Were you breastfed? Do you think it really makes a difference?

2007-05-15 08:28:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

If that is so, why? isn't the most natural and best way to feed a baby

2007-05-15 08:04:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-15 07:54:15 · 13 answers · asked by ambcofounder07 1

I can't stand to be away from my baby at night!

2007-05-15 07:49:46 · 11 answers · asked by seaangel082 2

Has your baby been on schedule with this?

2007-05-15 07:26:07 · 13 answers · asked by Nicole B 1

Im going to visit my co workers soon and worried they will want to hold my baby, Im scared for germs, Im scared theyll drop her.. I would kill them I think.

Anyway we can tell people politely that I dont think you should be holding my baby?

What about my 14 year old sister in law?
She loves to hold my baby and last time she tried holding her she almost slipped out of her arms I FREAKED inside.

2007-05-15 07:05:12 · 28 answers · asked by Carla 1

I cannot possible think of anyone I would feel 100% comfortable leaving my baby with for 2 hours. My mother in law is gonna babysit my baby for 2 hours this coming saturday and Im feeling VERY uneasy about it, Ive seen her handle the baby with alot of care when were around but is she like that when im not there??? I DONT KNOW.

2007-05-15 06:50:42 · 14 answers · asked by Carla 1

2007-05-15 00:00:05 · 13 answers · asked by Moyna 1

My 9 month old son has been going to bed at 7pm every nite waking once for a feed about 4am then sleeping till 7.15am. Which is fab but for the past 3-4 days he has been waking up at his usual 4am then 5am then 6am and then 7am, ive tried just leaving him but he keeps crying so i go in lie him back down and he goes off again but wakes up 45mins later. I am shattered and he thought of having to get up and start my day at 5-6am with him doesnt apeal!!! any ideas on whats going on on or what I can do?

2007-05-14 22:19:04 · 4 answers · asked by jemmaalexa 1

Last August I gave birth to a 5 pound 3 ounce baby girl,Nevaeh, 7 weeks premature. She was born, basically brain dead and was on life support for about 12 hours before I asked to have her taken off(Dr.'s recommendation and personal choice). During my entire pregnancy I did not do street drugs, I did not smoke or drink alcohol. I did however take Paxil for about 3 months of my pregnancy as I was told it was safe. I also took Xanax during the first month and a half as the inital doctor I went to never told me to stop. However, I was told neither of these were the cause of her state at birth. Nothing was ever irregular during my ultrasounds, her heartbeat was normal, she was at a fairly normal weight(a little low, up until the last month of my pregnancy). I want to know if anyone has any idea why this would happen? I also was very sick during my pregnancy and had about 20 fainting spells. If you wnt more details I'll give them to you, but this seems to haunt me daily.

2007-05-14 18:23:04 · 32 answers · asked by Courtney DT 2

My son is 9 months old and his nose got a little burnt this afternoon in the sun. (even though we applied SPF 50 about every hour and he was in the shade most of the day...go figure) I read that aloe vera is toxic if ingested so I am afraid to apply it to his face for fear that he will rub it off and get some in his mouth. Is this true? Is there something else I can apply to a sunburn that is safer?

2007-05-14 18:09:04 · 12 answers · asked by Cori Rose 3

I'm due to give birth right around the same time I begin a REQUIRED summer class. I have no choice but to take it now or I cannot continue in the program.

I'm planning to breastfeed the new baby. Ideally I would like to pump and leave a bottle with the caregiver, but I want to avoid the nipple confusion my first child had when she was born two years ago (problem switching between breast and bottle -- very frustrating).

So now I'm considering just taking him to class with me and taking frequent breaks to nurse and tend to him. As a newborn, he won't do much but eat and sleep so I don't anticipate he'll be too much of a distraction to the other students. I have already cleared it with the professor and he said it would be fine.

But my mother is expressing concern that he'll be exposed to too many germs if I take him to class with me. It's a relatively small class (only about 10 people)... but now she has me thinking I shouldn't do it. What would you do in my situation? Thanks.

2007-05-14 17:17:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son just turned 7 months old. He just recently started waking up 5-10 times a night looking for his pacifire! Obviously he cant find it so he starts screaming until my fiance or i go in there and put it in his mouth! This goes on all night. Should i let him cry? I dont know what to do but im going CRAZY!! I know hes not hungry and his diaper is dry! I think he is just so used to us going in there! What should i do? Any suggestions would be great! Thanks so much!

2007-05-14 17:01:41 · 9 answers · asked by Breanne N 2

She changes her diaper at 9-11 and then again not till she wakes up at 7-9 and she is dry, so she doesn't change the diaper.. then at around 10-11 she wets the diaper, why is it taking so long and why isn't she urinating?

2007-05-14 16:16:55 · 9 answers · asked by Brae T 1

2007-05-14 15:51:00 · 3 answers · asked by barsha 1

Hi ,

My baby boy is 16 months old , how do i teach him alphabets and he is a very hyperactive boy , wont sit in a place for 1 sec , so its kinda difficult for me to teach him , i badly need some advice as how to teach him alphabets and other stuffs and he still drinks milk from bottle , and he knows how to drink from sipper but he hates it , how do i wean him .. Pls advice ...

Thanks

2007-05-14 14:49:22 · 12 answers · asked by Priya 1

How did you keep up with your daily house keeping and personal budget when your newborn came along?

2007-05-14 13:45:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What should i do? Shall i change the pediatrician. Does pediatrician give any tonics or medicines by which the baby can feel more hungry and eat more and become fat. My sons pediatrician says his weight is fine and healthy and does not need any thing else. Iam really worried about him. He is now not ready to eat atall, or he eats very less and drinks very less milk. He is fussy and teething.

2007-05-14 13:13:26 · 2 answers · asked by sweety 1

Lilly was born a week ago and point blank refuses to latch on to my breast, so my midwife's suggested expressing it. and until last night it worked a charm! but yesterday i noticed i was bleeding into the bottle, and again today when i tried. how can i stop this?
poor things been on formular all day!

2007-05-14 11:54:51 · 15 answers · asked by evilbunnyhahaha 4

2007-05-14 11:53:44 · 34 answers · asked by sunshineb 1

Lilly's a week old today, and i know i suld be so happy she's FINALLY out n about, but im not. i just keep looking at her n thinking my life's over now, and then i feel so horrible for thinking such selfish thoughts. i've tried talking to her dad, but she just calls me childish.
i get upset when she crys for seemingly no reason and go to him about this, but i was told to stop being so 'f**king selfish n grow up' i miss being able to walk n see my friends and wee minus any pain!
i know its just baby blues, but when does this go? i dont think i could handle much more of this.

2007-05-14 11:52:57 · 32 answers · asked by evilbunnyhahaha 4

What is the best way to clean baby bottles? How safe is the dishwasher and which soap should I use?

2007-05-14 11:45:34 · 10 answers · asked by sara0152236 2

I went to wal-mart to get some formula for my newborn. Shhe has been fussy and gasy, so I looked for something different. I ran across similac sensitive. It says its for fussy and gasy babies, has the same ingredients as her other formula. Funny thing is the it only cost .25 cents.. Why is it so cheap? Is it safe to use?

2007-05-14 09:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by LilStar_Mom_of_3 3

See me and my husband just bought our new house and my 14 month old LOVES Barney and I can't find any bedding for her crib or any for a bed! And we have decided to do her room in barney, so does anybody know where I can find some? Or if anyone has some they want to give away or sell?

2007-05-14 09:45:18 · 4 answers · asked by Rachael D 2