Newborn & Baby - October 2007

I have a 8 month old son who will be getting the MMR vaccine soon and I have mixed feelings on the vaccine. I am a nurse and have done some research and know that boys are at a higher risk of the disorder and that the center for disease control and alot of research says that there is no link. My son has had all his immunizations thus far and I he will continue to get them but I am a little worried about all the contraversy about the MMR vaccine. I have been told it can be given at a later age or be seperated into 3 shots. Is this true? What is are your opinions on the topic. Thanks for your help as I am a first time paren.

2007-10-16 07:32:15 · 19 answers · asked by Jen B 1

to be on maternity leave? I know work/finances and other things are considered according to the individual but I'm just curious to know what other soon-to-be moms are doing? I want to be off for at least 3 months. Most likely I'll be getting paid 6 wks and not paid for the other 6 wks. I really wanna stay off for a year so hopefully that will workout while my fiance works two jobs. I don't wanna make him do all the work but he won't mind since I'll be with our little one =] Thanks so much for your answers/input!

23 wks & 6 days pregnant w/ baby #1

2007-10-16 07:22:03 · 17 answers · asked by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷAℓεx & Aаяöи have my ♥ 5

2007-10-16 07:14:54 · 19 answers · asked by toxicdragqueen 1

She has a costume but I think she is too young to go trick or treating

2007-10-16 07:13:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

he is 2 now

2007-10-16 07:08:05 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you offer your baby to him to raise?

2007-10-16 07:01:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love my boy but I am ready for him to sleep through the night. Right now he is inconsistant. Some nights are better than others. Any advice?

2007-10-16 06:34:36 · 23 answers · asked by Mom of 1 2

My son seems ready for really thin cereal. He is about 3 1/2 months old, but i'm too afraid to try. I made about 1/4 of an oune of thin cereal with barely any cereal in the bowl mainly only formula and fed him ONE bite and he didn't spit it out. How old did you start your kids on cereal, should i wait two more weeks til he is 4 months old?


PLEASE NO RUDE ANSWERS! :)

2007-10-16 06:29:18 · 15 answers · asked by caidensmommy625 1

We won a free carpet cleaning from the apartments we live in and they r coming today will this be a health risk to my newborn??

2007-10-16 06:01:23 · 8 answers · asked by drose 2

I know everyone will say ever baby is different but really i don't think my baby is doing well, she hates her belly time she still cant sit by herself nor stand at all with help or with out she still have jello legs. What can i do to help her? She is 7 months and i feel like she is still 4 months. I sit there and lift her up by her hand on my bed and floor she can sit up with help but i let go and she goes down. ne helpful hints

2007-10-16 05:52:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The new born baby has a very sensitive skin. So its essential to select the best toiletry to suit the sensitive skin. I see Johnsons baby products and Sebamed products around me. I live in the Middle east country and this is all i see in the super markets here. I am yet to check with the mother care shop here which is quite far from my place. I just need some ideas on producuts used for the baby during bath and massage. Any suggestion to make the baby feel good calm and sleep well and also smell good? Also a good detergent that i can use for baby's clothes. Thanks :-)

2007-10-16 05:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

... i carry him. Then miraculously he doesnt need constant feeding and can sleep for hours at a time lol.

Anyone having a similar experience with their newborn? Whats the solution? Should i just carry him all day (my arm is about to drop off lol)

2007-10-16 05:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6

My son is actually 11 1/2 months old. He sleeps from 8:30-9:00pm to 8:00am and only takes two naps totaling from a hour to two. Lately it has been a hour. Should he be sleeping more or is he sleeping two much. (He's not sick or teething but just two weeks ago we got rid of dummy.)

2007-10-16 03:08:37 · 11 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4

2007-10-16 03:01:10 · 8 answers · asked by bluetac_munky 1

I was told it is suppose to give them a fit!

2007-10-16 02:43:08 · 24 answers · asked by Allons-y Alonso! 2

He's exclusively breastfed, very content/happy and still has wet diapers. I know that bowel movements only a couple times per week are common for breastfed babies but was wondering when I should call the doctor, just in case.

2007-10-16 02:40:46 · 23 answers · asked by Mel 2

I need to get a high chair for my baby. I'm a bit nervous about this because he HATES his bumbo and his bouncy chair and when I've tried him in a high chair, he hated it too.
At the moment I feed him on my lap, but obviously I can't carry on with that forever.

I fancy one of the nice looking wooden ones but have heard they are a bit impractical!

2007-10-16 01:15:42 · 16 answers · asked by Ricecakes 6

And reasons :-)

2007-10-15 22:34:26 · 17 answers · asked by Billy L 1

Just curious
At what age did you decide to start weening your baby and in what year did this take place (cos guidelines keep on changing)
Did you find yourself criticised because others thought it was too early / too late to start.
When, in your opinion, should weening take place.

2007-10-15 22:15:04 · 19 answers · asked by mi 2

whenever he is just laying there or even wheni give him is bottle. he always pulls them up to his stomach?

2007-10-15 20:03:30 · 10 answers · asked by Chrystl P 1

Hey All...
I'm just windering what was your favorite baby shower gift besides diapers? Mine was somthing my best-friend got me. She filled a diaper bag ( the diaper bag is so cute it has butterflys & flowers on it) with little things like baby pain reliver, gas drops, the snot sucker thing ( i don't rember the offical name of it), bottles ( i bottle feed) a couple things of formula, a picture album, 2 disposable camreas, bibs, 2 onsies, & then she got me a robe,a pair of slippers, & a big thing of my favorite kind of lotion. I LOVE that gift. It showed that she really cared & she put a lot of effort in it :). So what was your favorite gift besides diapers?

2007-10-15 14:58:01 · 17 answers · asked by marrisa2556 2

Just a rough estimate b/c I know it varies around the country.

2007-10-15 14:36:07 · 13 answers · asked by Buda411 3

My husband doesnt want our 7mo. old to get hiis flu shots. He thinks it's dangerous and unnecessary. Can someone give me more info on the good and bad affects of this? Also, he doesn't go to a daycare he stays at home with my inlaws during the day. Ty... please no sarcasim... just want to learn.

2007-10-15 14:30:58 · 3 answers · asked by jesse'sluckymommy 2

2007-10-15 14:28:27 · 14 answers · asked by axidnqc 3

to see if my son may have intolerance for it (he has reflux, gets lot s of gas etc) How many days without dairy would it take for me to know if this was the cause of his problems?

2007-10-15 12:46:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 11 month old crawls great and stands holding onto something great but if u try and get him to do it by himself he screams... hes so scared.. then i catch him all the time not paying attention and letting go and WAM he can stand!! but then when he notices or i notice he quickly grabs something!!! whats up with that?

2007-10-15 11:01:42 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

There have been times that during my babies nap, I pump. After I am done pumping he will then wake up early and want to eat more. Is he still getting milk After I pump? Or should I stop pumping at nap time? I am trying to build up my milk supply in the freezer because I will be gone from him for a while and I don't want him to use formula, but is he getting milk after I pump and he wants to eat then???

2007-10-15 09:31:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 month old has been cleared for cereal. He loves to eat it but I have to give it to him before hes hungry. If I wait until he lets me know, its tooooo late. He screams so hard b/c the spoon doesnt move like a bottle and his belly doesnt fill fast enough.When that happen he chokes and cries harder so I just give him a bottle. Is the common?

2007-10-15 09:22:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what's the purpose?
what are the side effects / risks?

2007-10-15 09:05:16 · 5 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6

My son is 3 days old and having a hard time latching well. Some days he does better than others but he gets lazy and just starts sucking on his tongue. He fakes himself out and thinks he's really eating. I've worked with a lactation consultant and we haven't improved much. I'd like to pump to make sure he's eating enough but once I introduce the bottle will he ever go back on the breast again? He is always chewing on his hands so I know he's still hungry after he "tries" to eat but I just fear he's not getting enough from me. My nipples used to be pierced and now the milk flows out strangely on one side and barely any and only on the bottom part of the nipple on the other. Any advise. Has anyone experienced something like this?

2007-10-15 09:03:53 · 8 answers · asked by Jamie B 2