Newborn & Baby - August 2007

I babysit for an 8 month old little boy. For some reason over the past coupls of weeks he has been really constipated. The parents are fantastic and between them and me, we have tried everything under the sun to help him out. Over the counter meds, fruits, juices, veggies...you name it. What else can be done?

2007-08-30 08:49:32 · 12 answers · asked by ea1825 2

My daughter-in-law has had a baby 2days ago. She is in tears as her breasts are full and sore and no milk is coming out to feed baby. What can she do to relieve her and let her milk run and to avoid fever??? I'm desperate for a good answer as she is thousands of miles away. Only concerned people must answer please, time is of the essence. Thank you.

2007-08-30 08:43:46 · 35 answers · asked by Zana 2

I just delivered my baby girl last week August 22, 2007 When am I going to receive my babys social security?

2007-08-30 08:38:56 · 16 answers · asked by Juliet 2

2007-08-30 08:26:45 · 14 answers · asked by teresa l 1

My one year old daughter can't drink cow's milk because it gives her diarrhea so she's been drinking soy milk for over a month now. I know that soy milk has less fat in it than regular milk.
So my question is: should she be drinking more soy milk to make up for the lower fat content or should I be feeding her fattier foods or more food during the day?

2007-08-30 08:22:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

till six month my baby used to sleep in his cot. whole night he did not distrub me accept feeding . but now he is 8 month old and he does not want to sleep in his cot . get up middle of the night and cry.when i bring him to my bed he goes bach to sleep . why is that ?

2007-08-30 08:08:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a question about the application for my babys birth certificate It has a question that says reason certificate required?........Im a bit confused, It also says attention of if being mailed?.......I kinda have an idea but Im not too sure what I should write in the blanks and Im trying to avoid the Human Service Dpt return the application if for some reason I dont fill it out correctly. Please Help! Im not sure if it varies from state to state, I live In Houston TX, and they're also asking to include $23 along with the application, Im not sure if they want a check or money order...Sorry for my ignorance Im a first time mom and trying to adjust to this new mommyhood life!

2007-08-30 08:07:53 · 5 answers · asked by Juliet 2

Ok, I feel nasty. But im not sure its a cold yet. I often get sinus headaches when I'm down which is not surprising this week the baby has been sooo fussy with colic I dont think I have had 3 hrs sleep together in any one day.
I've heard two reports;
one is that you should never feed the baby whilst sick and with a fever. And that you should pump and dump and giv formula.

The other is that your breastmilk gives anitbodies and that the baby wont catch what you have but if you give formula maybe they will because it stops getting the antibodies.


But when you are sick and you kiss someone...they are probably going to get sick. The whole body fluid transferrance thing.

Anyone who can back up their advice with the fact that their doctor told them or the fact that they are a doc or a med student or something would really help. I dont really need hearsay here. Thanks!

2007-08-30 07:29:41 · 6 answers · asked by Ms_S 5

2007-08-30 07:29:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our baby is 10 weeks old and was being fed on breast milk and formula up until two days ago. He was having about two 120ml bottles of formula a day aswell as breast milk. He has suddenly dropped his intake of bottled milk to about 50ml although the amount of brerast feeding seems to have gone up a bit. He now cries whenever we try to give him the bottle. Why is this? What can we do about it?

2007-08-30 07:15:06 · 17 answers · asked by the little ninja 3

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2007-08-30 06:29:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 8 months old. He's just over 23lbs and nearly 30" tall. (I know its huge) he crawls around like crazy and climbs around on stuff, and stands and tries to walk, but he still hasnt gotten his first tooth in yet! He's suppossed to be able to start munching on those graduate puff things, crackers, cheerios and stuff like that, but i dont think he can eat them if he has no teeth. What do you think? Do I try it or is he going to choke?

2007-08-30 05:36:09 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah L. 3

i was wondering when to start registering for the baby shower, and also, what to register for?

i'm looking for basic necessities, as we're on a tight budget & would really appreciate getting things we NEED for the baby most of all. we have a crib, & possibly a cradle.

what should we register for? (cloth diapers are already on the top of my list!) are breastfeeding accessories appropriate to register for ?

2007-08-30 05:24:08 · 12 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6

my best friend had her baby girl a month ago...even when she was just 2 weeks old should would smile...it looked just like a smile...but i have herd new borns dont smile..so if it wasent a smile what was it. At a month old she does it all the time now..its so cute!!! and i know it has to be a smile.

2007-08-30 05:23:59 · 9 answers · asked by lovely 3

2007-08-30 05:21:57 · 14 answers · asked by akshay187 2

I have been thinking about finding a babysitter for my 2 1/2 and 13 month old babies...however, I have a HUGE issue with trusting anyone to watch my kids. I know that my husband and I need some "us" time and I need some "me" time every now and than, but to me it's not worth compromising the safety of my kids. Am I over reacting? Where on earth do I start looking for a babysitter? The paper? On line? Word of mouth? I've tried all of it, but can't bring myself to make the call. Help!

2007-08-30 05:16:59 · 24 answers · asked by luckylady 2

2007-08-30 05:13:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

occasionaly turn quite pale, which inturn makes his temples and the bridge of his nose between his eyes look kinda blue? it only lasts for a while anything from 10mins to 45mins.

hes fine in himself, happy, eating, playing not hot or cold not tired. its happened 3 times this week, at any time of the day

he went into hospital at 7 weeks because he was screeming himself blue in the face and basicly screaming all his breath out and passing out.
while at hospital he had full top to toe MOT, ECG (Heart scan thing), blood tests, chest xrays, the works.

The hospital thought he may of had acid reflux but test came back fine to, so we stil dont know why he did it, we came to the conclushion its his temper, thankfuly hes stopped doing it now.

so any ideas why he changes colour for no apperent reason?

2007-08-30 04:11:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it babies cant have juice till they are 6 months of age?

2007-08-30 03:54:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 10 month old son has Diaherra{sp } and the doc recommended me giving him applesauce, rice, toast, bannanas, along with pedilyte {sp} He does not like the Pedilyte, its apple flavored but i even tasted it and its nasty. how do i get him to drink it? any suggestions?

2007-08-30 03:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by Ladels Mommy! 3

My baby, 10 mo, likes splashing when having a bath .... how do i know if there is water come into his ears? will he be cry or he won't notice it... despite, will it cause ear infection

2007-08-30 00:23:15 · 6 answers · asked by lucky_1179 4

My daughter sweats. No fever. It is not hot in my house. She will wake up in a pool of sweat . ALOT. Anybody else with this prob.

2007-08-29 20:12:38 · 9 answers · asked by angee W 2

My dearest cousin lost her little boy last year to a heart defect when he was only a few months old. His first birthday is coming up very soon and I'd like any ideas on what I can do to help her get thru such a difficult day. We live states apart, so I cannot be with her, but any ideas on how to show her he is not forgotten would be helpful.

2007-08-29 17:13:56 · 11 answers · asked by sleepycatz1972 6

My 5 1/2 month old son all of a sudden woke up today with a runny nose. He's never been sick before and that seems to be his only symptom -although his cheeks look a little flushed. I was just wondering if this could be a symptom of teething - I've read conflicting articles. He seems miserable though and I'm not sure if I should take him to the doctor or just wait it out and see if a little tooth erupts. I would just like to hear some other parents' experiences with teething. Thank you!

2007-08-29 16:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 16:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 16:34:50 · 20 answers · asked by tenn2va 2

2007-08-29 16:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I notice that a lot of people have thier babies in bassinets for the first few months of life, well. I never had one and I always put my son in his crib from the time we came home from the hospital. We did put him in an infant seat for a week or 2 and here and there next to the bed (bed on floor), but never a bassinet. Were we wrong to put him in the crib at such a young age? I mean, he didn't mind it and seemed fine. Why do people use the bassinets? Am I bad?

2007-08-29 15:05:11 · 19 answers · asked by RearFace@18mo. 6

Also, any links to websites regarding the information that I am seeking would be helpfull, Thanks.

2007-08-29 14:36:09 · 16 answers · asked by Lisa D 2

I have been scolded for rocking my baby to sleep each time and then I hear such terrible things about crying it out. I am a first time mom with a ACTIVE 6 week old. He literally sleeps 4 hours a day TOTAL!!!!! I know I have to deal with that part but I spend hours upon hours getting him to sleep. I need some advice from those who have been there.

2007-08-29 14:25:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous