Newborn & Baby - September 2007

So, I understand that in the US its common practice to have a designated paediatrician for your children, and you take them for check ups even when there is no medical problem.

I am in the UK, and as far as I know it's not common to have a designated paediatrician for your child unless there is something wrong with them, and it's not common to go to 'well baby' visits.......although many areas have baby clinics staffed by health visitors. I don't know anyone that has a Paediatrician for their child or baby, and most of my friends have children.

Is this correct? Is there anyone in either country that have had different experiences of the system, and why?

2007-09-16 05:36:34 · 11 answers · asked by Up-side-down 4

I am 14 years old and have an 11 week old daughter. This is what happened I feel like all of this could have been prevented but anyways heres what happened. I woke up this morning about 6:30 becasue I thought it was weird that Ava didnt wake up all night. I looked at her and she was like gasping for air so I grabbed her and ran to my moms room and she was like we need to go now. So we got to the ER and they really didnt have an explanation as to why she was doing that. It is now 10:30 and I just got home from the hospital. They wanted us to leave so they could do some testing and stuff on her. Right now they have her on a breathing machine and on IVs. The reason why I felt like I could have prevented this whole thing is because if I would have gotten up just a little bit earlier maybe this wouldnt have happened. What can I do to help me feel like I havent failed as a mother?

2007-09-16 05:01:26 · 34 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5

When things have been washed once or are brand new, how long before delivery should I wash everything again or is it even necessary?

2007-09-16 04:56:51 · 9 answers · asked by Priscilla H 1

He's not even 3 months old. Recently he developed thrush and is also starting to teeth. In the last couple of weeks, when he feels like he wants to take a break, he'll purse his lips and bit down on my nipple with his gums and just hold himself there. I'll pull him off and he'll root, looking for the nipple like he's still hungry. I've said no a couple of times, but I don't think he gets it at all. Why would he have started to do this? It hurts and my poor nipples! I'm not gonna stop breastfeeding, but I need to figure out why he's diong this to stop it.

2007-09-16 04:49:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you give your baby Calpol if it seemed a lot more grumpy than usual (15 weeks old)? We're not sure if he is sick with a cold or if he is teething yet, bored or just being a pain in the butt. Any thoughts?

2007-09-16 04:35:43 · 36 answers · asked by godron_wookie 4

uhmm.. if you were the father who will you choose to save...
the baby or the mother?

uhmm.. if you were the doctor who will you choose to save...
the baby or the mother?

if you were just an ordinary person.... who will you choose??
the baby or the mother??

AND why??


im just so confused...

2007-09-16 01:17:57 · 16 answers · asked by purple rocks 1

2007-09-16 00:59:07 · 12 answers · asked by priestessofthepixels 4

or do you know anyone who this happened to? at wat age did de parents relaise?did they keep de babay?

2007-09-15 19:29:32 · 11 answers · asked by noob hustler 2

34 weeks along with my first!
I am a BIG cat lover, I have 2,one male who is 2, and one female who is 12 (who I have had from the time she was 3 weeks old)
Ive heard some bad things about cats and newborns though, do the cats pose a danger to the baby? I know not to let them sleep in the room with the baby or lay on him. Not to let him get into the litter box (and my husband has been changing it for me) but is there anything else I should worry about?

2007-09-15 17:44:55 · 9 answers · asked by Heather R 6

comfortable with like washing dishes nothing too rough. My mom thinks that I should be laying down, and everyone else looks at me like" Oh my God you are walking around already"?
Should I be laying down eventhough I feel ok.

2007-09-15 17:20:08 · 13 answers · asked by rorybellows 4

2007-09-15 17:10:22 · 6 answers · asked by ke78 1

Does anyone use those baby slings? I don't mean the baby carriers, but the ones that are just like a cloth wrap. Do they work good/bad? Reccomend them?

2007-09-15 16:51:04 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Kalena's Mommy♥ 2

2007-09-15 15:40:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in maine will be cold weather soon old house when can i give my daghter a blanket in her crib she is only 6 mos now but im hoping i can to drafty house

2007-09-15 15:14:44 · 14 answers · asked by ericaleigh 2

About 2 weeks ago i started my 1 year old on the Enfamil Next Step formula. It seems that ever since, he has had the runs. Some diapers are a little thick and the others are runny. I have been giving him a little bit of pedialite incase of dehydration. He is teething really bad, getting his molars and a nurse told me he probably is having runny diapers because of all the saliva he's swollowing from teething. He's had a fever today, highest was 101.5. It has since broke and is down to 99. Just wondering if the formula could have something to do with the runny diapers. He's getting rashes really bad also and i put lots of medicine but sometimes it doens't help. So i guess my question is can the formula have something to do with this? Thanks in advance!!

2007-09-15 14:54:29 · 7 answers · asked by lil_guicho216 3

It sounds a little weird but my baby used to have many wet diapers. 2 days ago I started to give her cereal in her forumla and Gerber once a day. Now I notice less wet diapers. Is that normal?

2007-09-15 14:50:46 · 9 answers · asked by New mommy 1

Ok so a couple days ago I posted that my daughter had cradle cap and needed help with it. I have used the baby oil on her hair twice now and it is almost gone well it isnt as bad as it was. If I do this one more time is there a possibility that it could be gone or could it get worse if I am still using the baby oil?

2007-09-15 13:26:38 · 13 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5

We have a 6 day old baby girl, breastfed and has real problems bringing up wind!
Ive noticed while burping her that she sort of brings up something then gulps it back down in her throat and this seems to make her worse!
Our 2 yr old son had reflux bad but he couldn't keep it down he just threw it up...
So could this be a reflux problem too ?
Or does anyone have any other suggestions?

2007-09-15 13:00:09 · 6 answers · asked by LC 1

2007-09-15 12:49:11 · 4 answers · asked by malibustacey 2

My husband and I are going to try to get pregnant within this year and beginning of next year. I was wondering if there are tips from those who have been there about taking care of myself before I get pregnant. I already started pre natal vitamins, what else can I do to be healthy before we even start trying.

2007-09-15 11:54:35 · 5 answers · asked by Sky 5

How old was your baby when he/she began to sit in the shopping cart seat? I just got my daughter a new car seat that stays in the car b/c she's too big for her infant car seat. She's only 4 months old (and weighs almost 19 pounds) so she can't sit unassisted yet. I don't mind doing the baby carrier thing, but in a few weeks she's going to be way too big for that. She sits fairly straight up but not for too long.

When did you kids start sitting in the shopping cart?

2007-09-15 11:29:57 · 17 answers · asked by tangyterp83 6

just wondering how all you mums feel/felt through sleepness nights? depressed/angry/frustrated/knackered!

2007-09-15 11:23:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Dr. says my baby looks about 8 pounds right now. I am 38 weeks. This give me a potential of a 10 pounder. I am not excited about pushing that out. Make me feel better, how big of a baby did you push out? Bonus points for not having an epidural as well!!!

2007-09-15 11:00:58 · 26 answers · asked by DeeAnne 2

2007-09-15 11:00:15 · 6 answers · asked by Sunny 1

hes 11 months now and somewhere between 4 and 4.5. i just bought 2 pairs of size 5.was that a good idea or should i have goten 1 5 and 1 six? baby

2007-09-15 10:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by Robyn M 2

I want the Graco Alano travel system. The cheapest place I've found it so far is Walmart for $148-shipped free to store or at babycenter.com for $153 shipped free to home. I tried to find Graco's website, figured it'd be cheaper from the manufacturer, but I can't find their official site. I'll pay the $153 if I can't find a cheaper 1, because it's definately the 1 I want, but if I can get it cheaper, that'd be great. Thanks in advance for any answers:)

2007-09-15 10:52:45 · 2 answers · asked by mell_mell013 1

could he even drink applejuice at 5 months when did u start giving urs applejuice and how much ?

2007-09-15 10:36:53 · 26 answers · asked by lala l 1

i have heard things from garlic to chocolate to citrus. but i have no clue eat and not eat. help!!!!

2007-09-15 10:32:50 · 9 answers · asked by indi 1

I live in New York, my baby is now 2 months old, I have to return to work but I can seem to find a solution for child care because I work till 7:00 pm and most day care close at 6:00.
Does any body have anty suggestions?

2007-09-15 10:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda M 1

2007-09-15 10:01:18 · 5 answers · asked by suezzie 1