Newborn & Baby - September 2007

I will be traveling with my fiance and my now 4 month old who will then be 6 months old. Any ideas on what she can sleep in? This will be the ONLY time that we travel until next November so I don't want to go out and buy a pack and play thats $40 or more for one trip. THere are baby travel beds but those are also too expensive. Any one have any ideas? Would it be weird to put her in like an oversized laundry basket? I know, I know that sounds strange, but it could be made safe... any ideas?

2007-09-26 02:29:20 · 15 answers · asked by Beth 3

They say that when you feed your baby when she's lying down and her head is not elevated (by the use of a pillow or something), it sometimes causes ear infection which I refuse to believe. I would like to ask anyone of you if this is true. Thanks!

2007-09-26 02:25:41 · 17 answers · asked by Ylopzki 1

2007-09-26 01:43:26 · 19 answers · asked by your not alone 1

i will not try the crying thing is it too cruel and i feel that there has to be another way. i know he is not hungry, i think its the only way he knows how to get to back sleep. so I need a suggestion as to how to ween him from feeding so much at night

2007-09-26 00:37:48 · 16 answers · asked by ben b 1

I am getting very frustrated and dont know what to do... I have resolved not to give my son anything with sugar in it untill he starts to demand it, the problem is that all (with the exception of one or two items) baby food has sugar in it! I dont feed him the bottled toxic waste, and make most of his food from fresh organic fruit and veggies, but it would be nice to give him some cereal every now and then and am frustrated that all of them are sweetened! I have also discovered that the follow on formula has sugar in it to... Can anyone suggest reasonably priced sugar free alternatives? It is not wonder so many children have behavioural problems nowdays.

2007-09-26 00:36:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 22:15:05 · 20 answers · asked by chloe 5

Here is a cute poem I found :)
Anyone have any they'd like to share? I love the baby poems!

Mother's Heart

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun
You're part of me my little one.
As mother with child, each day I grew,
My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,
Like late-night bottles and Teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABC's.
I thought of things you'd want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.

I thought of lessons I'd need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.
When I first saw your precious face,
I prayed your life be touched with grace.
I thanked the angels from above,
And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I gently kiss your head and cheek.
I count your little fingers and toes;
I memorize your eyes and nose.
I linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day I love you more.

Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper, "I love you" every night.
I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
As mother and child our journeys begin,
My heart's yours forever my little man.

2007-09-25 20:55:08 · 6 answers · asked by Mommy of One 4

2007-09-25 18:43:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 18:43:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to start breast feeding again after having to stop due to medication following an injury, my baby is 3 months old and i want to start trying, i read on the internet that i can naturally induce lactation by pump or putting the baby to the breast, the article stated my milk would return in 1-4 weeks...i also read i can get shots of hormones to induce it which takes about 4-13 days....has anyone ever tried either of these options and what were the results? and yes, he still latches on, i wanted to see if he still would since i am considering breast feeding again! thank you in advance

2007-09-25 18:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by babygurl 5

Hey Ladies, I know this probably sounds really stupid but I thought I would ask. I am 2 months post pregnancy and I notice today that my belly button is red and kinda wet.... Weird I know.

Has anyone ever had this?
Thanks!

2007-09-25 18:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by keepfaith387 1

I have not cramped since she was 4 weeks old. Now she's almost 4 months old and my uterus cramps (almost like the beginning of a pregnancy-cramps). I have had periods, but never cramped through them.... just wondering your experiences?

I am exclusively breastfeeding and this is baby #3.

2007-09-25 18:06:20 · 7 answers · asked by thezookeeper 4

I've seen my lactation consultant and my OB they think it may be a yeast infection. I've been using monistat for 2 days with no improvement and I'm also on anitibiotics given by my OB for a mild case on mastitis for the last day. My nipples and areola are bright pink with clear blisters on the ends. After pumping I also look like I have bruising on the ends of my nipples. Lanolin doesn't help. My lactation consultant said she had never seen nipples as bad as mine and that possibly I'm having an allergic reaction to the plastic from the pump. My setting on the pump is as low as it can go. Now that I have no clue what is going on with me latching on my son is the last thing I want to do. If my nipples don't heal in 2 weeks I'm going to quit.

2007-09-25 17:08:36 · 18 answers · asked by mary m 2

my daughter was six mts. when she had her ears pierced im thinking about adding a second. i was going to discuss with pediatrics any ideas

2007-09-25 16:34:20 · 13 answers · asked by Lady T 1

I know that the baby is covered under my policy while we are still in the hospital. After I leave the hospital, will the child still be considered under my policy, or will he need his own. If he needs his own, does anyone know how long I have to get him on my insurance.

2007-09-25 16:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by amber m 1

I have been bawling my eyes out for hours now because I noticed my 3 day old' son eyes had a yellow tint in his eyes.
Its obviously jaundice but the nurse didnt seem to concerned. He has an appt tomorrow anyways but I feel guilty because they saY poor breastfeeding can cause this. I have been trying very hard but my breasts have been raw and painful so I have been doing one breast instead of two and then supplimenting if it gets too painful. If he falls asleep I didnt push him to drink more. Did I cause this? Now he is sleeping alot but maybe that is normal? He is my second so you think I would know..Plus im really tired...Am I just freaking out?

2007-09-25 15:40:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do all Indigo's give birth to crystal children. Could she be like me?

2007-09-25 14:56:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 14:46:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't seen my friend in over ten years, but, she's my best friend. It's a friendship that began with our grandparents, then our mothers, now us. She e-mailed a couple weeks ago, to introduce me to her new baby girl, Kelly Gabriela. She also mentioned that Kelly had to stay hospitalized because she had intestinal blockage. My aunt just e-mailed my mom, and told her that Kelly passed away. I want to call my friend, but it just doesn't feel like it's the right time to do it yet, I just wouldn't know what to say. I do want to e-mail her, but can't seem to find the right words.
I know I shouldn't be asking this, but, what can I say to comfort her? It's not a situation that I've been through, and God forbid I ever have too, I pray that He watches over my children everyday.
Does anyone know of a poem, or something special that I might say to her at this difficult time. My mind is so blocked right now, I don't want to say the wrong things.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-25 14:35:49 · 11 answers · asked by Butterflies 4

I have a 6 month old son who coughs an aweful lot. Everyday and every few hours. Lately he has even been sucking in air afterwards for a few breaths. Does anyone know asthma symptoms? Thanks so much.

2007-09-25 14:35:24 · 4 answers · asked by Bryson's Mommy 2

Hey I had my gorgeous little boy 6 months ago, I feel ok should I start going to gym hard out now to loose the extra weight I still have on me or is it unrealistic to expect to be back in shape 6 months after a c-section?. I didnt breastfeed either. I just find it hard to leave my little man to go to the gym each arvo when my husband gets home also we do go walking as a "family" each day. I have a very weak knee so what are some good things to do at the gym???

2007-09-25 14:26:21 · 7 answers · asked by Lucky Mummy to 2!!! 5

Our 9 month old daughter will only fall asleep at night in our arms. We would like to get her to fall asleep on her own in her crib, so we started the Ferber sleep method. Every night we do her usual bedtime routine of cereal, bath, and reading a book then lay her down in the crib. We usually wait to start the routine we she is tired making it at different times everynight. It's been a week now and there doesn't seem to be any improvement. Should we maybe start the bedtime routine at the same time every night?

2007-09-25 14:19:24 · 3 answers · asked by four00exssu 2

2007-09-25 14:18:52 · 9 answers · asked by michael t 2

I had one period since I had my son
and now this month just a tiny bit of spotting one week for 4 days super light spotting and than a week later for 2 days a little more but thats it and i have been feeling bloated and my body feels achy and im tired and my lower back has been really sore... anyone had any of this happening?


I know im gonna get asked this...
(I breastfeed for the first month and than he just didnt wanna just breastfeed anymore sometimes he takes it and sometimes not so most of the time im bottlefeeding formula now)

2007-09-25 14:18:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 13:06:09 · 13 answers · asked by Bens Mommy 2

2007-09-25 12:35:09 · 13 answers · asked by mimi 1

I had my second child on the 10th of this month... he is formula fed but today is the first day I tried breastfeeding. I tried it because my mother didnt make his formula right, he enjoyed it and I want to continue to do it but now it seems when I try to nurse him, he's not getting anything out. What can be done about this problem??

2007-09-25 12:31:37 · 12 answers · asked by tfarmer84 1

my sister wants one but like one right in the middle (compare to a bull) but shes 12...if she gets it...would it be okay??

btw she doesnt look like shes 12 lol she looks 16

2007-09-25 12:05:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My bf and I are talking about babies because we're planning to get married soon. But I was wondering what the likely hood of us having a baby with his light green colored eyes. I have brown eyes and everyone in my family does to. His eyes are like a light green and i believe green and blue eyes run on his side of the family.

I was hoping that we would have a baby girl with my asian complexion and his green eyes. Cause it would be like the cutest thing in my opinion.

Anyone know the possibility of that happening? I totally forgot how to do that square thing from biology class! ^_^;;

Thanks!

2007-09-25 11:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by Jenni 1

2007-09-25 11:39:01 · 18 answers · asked by rachel p 1