Newborn & Baby - July 2007

I'm having a fit because my mother in law insists on giving our son food! He's almost 5 months old, and I am at my wits end. She says it's ok that's how we did it back in the day, she also gives him diluted juice. Why do older people take it upon themselves to do whatever they think is right for your child? When can he have this stuff?
Pllllease help this first time mom

2007-07-30 09:58:19 · 12 answers · asked by cirnrab 3

I always worry about them spitting up in the middle of the night an choking. I am a new parent an I am somewhat ignorant of newborns. I do the burp the baby an feed it properly. I just worry that they may choke when they spit up.Any info or advice?


P.S the section seems nice.I am a Regular troll in the R&S section.(Not a bad one an I wont troll here.worst I will do is leave a spider)


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2007-07-30 09:53:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the benafits

2007-07-30 09:46:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 09:43:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

From yellow tomato seed looking poop to baby acne, I'm finding out a lot of things I've never heard before about newborns, what did you "never hear" before you had your baby?

2007-07-30 08:55:18 · 14 answers · asked by umamae98 2

I use the regular Nestle Good Start and I signed up for Nestle's baby program. They sent me an awesome diaper bag with a bottle, coupons, and a can of Nestle Good Start with Omega 3 and 6. Can I use this kind of formula when my baby is used to just the regular kind? I also have a can of Enfamil A+ I would like to use that I got for free too. Is that what they mean by you can't switch formulas or does that mean from milk to soy, or something?

2007-07-30 08:41:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 9 wk old won't take the bottle consistantly. We searched for good nipples (she seems to like a Playtex laytex nipple) and I've had other people (dad, grandma, future care-taker, etc) feed her while I was out of the room. My baby will take to the bottle sometimes, but other times she'll scream, and I'll give in and put her on my breast (in which case she settles down nicely). THis could be a problem as I plan to start back to work when my baby is 12 weeks old (3 weeks away); I'm afraid that feeding time will be frustrating for her care-taker.

I have seriously considered not going back to work or asking my employer to cut back my 3/4 time to 1/2 time. Money could be an issue if I cut back on my work, but time will tell as my husband is interviewing for a new job. I am hoping that his new job pays well so that I CAN cut back my work load so that I can spend more time with babe!

Opinions? Ideas? Thanks!

2007-07-30 08:39:41 · 8 answers · asked by Sylves 3

out how to use his leg's when he is up to move forward he either drag's or sometimes get's up in the air on hands and feet knees off the ground.He has been doing this for 21/2 month's without getting the normal crawl down...people have started to comment that he should be crawling around fast by now he is a very big boy and very smart he has hit everyu milestone early but he seems to be very frustrated with crawling should i listen to people or are they just mean?

2007-07-30 08:35:00 · 5 answers · asked by Dax r 2

I'm seriously starting to pull my hair out because I am at such a loss for what to do. She is such a happy baby, but I can not be out of her line of sight for more than 3 seconds (no exaggeration) before she starts seriously screaming. If I'm sitting on the floor with her she's fine and can play and entertain herself, but if I'm sitting on the couch or standing she wants me to hold her and screams bloody murder until I do.

I don't know what to do. She's started walking and does have a lot of independence for her age, so why is she soooo clingy to me? Separation anxiety was cute at first, but when you can't even go to the bathroom by yourself, it gets annoying, but I love my daughter and I don't want her to cry or feel scared every time I'm not in her direct presence.

How long will this last? Is there anything I can do to prevent or make it better? Does anyone else know how I feel??

2007-07-30 08:31:42 · 11 answers · asked by ♥Humble Proclaimer♥ 4

I a normally perfectly healthy and LOVE my sugar and sweets! my Doctor said not to eat more than 1500 calories a day and no sugar! any ideas as to what kinds of food to eat and snacks?

2007-07-30 08:30:36 · 11 answers · asked by mommy2mymonkeys 2

My 7 week old has baby pimples all over her face, behind her ears and on the back of her neck. Is this is normal? I'm worried it's caused by something I'm doing? How can I help her get rid of them?

2007-07-30 08:21:12 · 14 answers · asked by umamae98 2

I've been thinking of opening a daycare for a long time now, and think I may want to specialize in infant care. In visiting our local daycares, I feel that the infant classes aren't as important and tend to get left in the dust of the 2+ aged children. Would you be interested in a daycare for your 6+ week old-24mo? I realize that it may be inconvenient to have to search for a new daycare at that time, but previous to this, they would have all the focus of the staff, optimal care and age appropriate developmental education for the first 2 years of their life. This would give them the best imaginable foundation, second only to being one on one with you, their parents. What are your thoughts or feelings on this?

2007-07-30 08:11:36 · 20 answers · asked by Carrie 2

MY son is over 4 months, he eats a little cereal in the morning for breakfast.. And throughout the day, he eats about 5 oz.. But at nighttime bottle, after bath, he'll eat 10 oz... even if he just ate 2 hours ago... So should i feed him dinner? Some kind of veggie or something? Or just stick to 10 oz.. Which is alot and he spends the next morning spitting up everything..


he does great with cereal by the way.

2007-07-30 07:48:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 07:22:00 · 13 answers · asked by nbabmorefan 3

My mom told me to buy Gowns to wear at and home from the hospital ...lol...like a mumu, a house gown. shes so old fashioned.

i'm 22 and pretty slim, i dont even know where to buy a gown. i dont really want to be seen in a mumu anyway. I figured some loose sweats and a t-shirt...thats ok right?

2007-07-30 06:31:23 · 14 answers · asked by Not here 2 make friends 5

my daughter has an ear infection and was given 2 medicines...the Dr didnt say and i just want to make sure

2007-07-30 06:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i started her on rice and she was fine i confused because some of the cearls start at 8 months my doctor said to go through all the grains do i mix them up wait till she eats the whole box well as you can tell from what i am saying iam lost help

2007-07-30 04:18:55 · 11 answers · asked by Lilly 2

when they're earning £20 per hour why do they do this

2007-07-30 03:59:53 · 5 answers · asked by louise d 6

i heard ther can be serious side effects like autism

2007-07-30 03:15:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

he is on soy formula already. my doctor wont listen to me that he screams and crys and just wont settle that night after i feed him in the day. he also get VERY VERY gassy. i just dont know what to do. i want to feed him but i know his little tummy is hurting after. has anyone had this problem before? what did you do if you did have this problem? thank you for any feed back!

2007-07-30 01:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a single mum of two babies. One 13 mnths and one 2 mnths old. The 2 mnth old is still waking at night about evry 4 hrs to feed and the 13 mnth still wakes occassionaly at night. I am so so exhausted all the time and extremely tired. The father never takes them at night and I never get a break. Has anyone had babies this close in age? Does it get easier as they get older? Any advise, please help. Im at breaking point.

2007-07-29 23:39:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my sister was meant to have a baby shower 2 months ago, but she got sick and canceled it. however, everyone still bought her presents and she has since bought everything she needs , and has more gifts on the way from other family members once the baby is born . so there is nothing left for me to get her for the baby , she's having a girl and she's due on the 7th aug .. do you think this is a good gift idea to give her once the baby is born?
http://shop.swarovski.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en_AU/-/AUD/SW_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=01853041

2007-07-29 21:45:59 · 14 answers · asked by Me 7

2007-07-29 20:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by invizeable916 1

i need a way of income! i am a new mommy and i need a way to work at home, not baby siting or anything, i have internet access, any ideas? and nothing where i have to pay for anything

2007-07-29 19:16:21 · 13 answers · asked by Arie 2

my 1 month old is verry fussy with a 99.1 temp. his bowls were a green and yellow (bright colors) mix. Is this something to worry about?

2007-07-29 18:31:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

im a first timer, 35 weeks, and trying to get ready for baby. i want to go to the grocery store and get necessities for the baby but im not sure what to buy. a short list would be most helpful! naturally, i know that im going to need diapers! im talking about the stuff new moms forget. also, i know about the other stuff, like car seats, that i am going to need. you cant get that from a grocery store tho! =D

2007-07-29 18:24:25 · 11 answers · asked by leelee 2

Dont criticize please....Would it be ok to use a little dime size amount of the shampoo i use if i am very carfull not to get it in her eyes? She is almost 4 weeks old.

2007-07-29 18:23:22 · 17 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5

I had a baby 9 weeks ago. I was given an epidural at the very end of my labor.....anyhow part of my thigh on one of my legs still doesn't have all of the feeling back. Has anyone else had something similar to this happen? I had an epidual with my first baby and didn't have any lasting effects from it.
Thanks

2007-07-29 18:14:28 · 5 answers · asked by Christine 4

a hard time pooing? what can i do if he having a hard time pooing? he did pooing but its hard and his pooing is hard like tootsie ...is it normal or no?

2007-07-29 16:47:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-29 15:45:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous