Newborn & Baby - October 2007

can you please answer this question for me, i am trying to decide if i want to breastfeed or not.

2007-10-25 06:48:25 · 18 answers · asked by Foxy B 3

I know you usually loose weight breast feeding, but do your breasts get smaller as well? Or bigger? Do they go back to their original size after you stop feeding, or do they change forever?

2007-10-25 06:42:39 · 5 answers · asked by Maeve 4

Hi everyone,

I have gained more than the "recommmended" amount of pregnancy weight, totaling at 44 pounds and I'm 38 weeks now. I know some of us gain more, others less, but how long did it take you to lose the weight? I plan on getting on weight watchers (I've used the online program and really enjoyed it), as well as using home workouts and walking. I am a bit worried and scared that I may not lose it or something...and ALL the pressure there is out there to be a certain weight is overwhelming!

I'd just like to hear your experiences, thanks!

2007-10-25 06:30:17 · 34 answers · asked by Love to Answer 5

I have a two and a half month old who has started to refuse to sleep in the last few days. He's sleeping less than 10 hours day (including the night). He's fussy, cranky, etc. He doesn't have a fever. He's not hungry. His diaper output has been the same as always. His clothes are comfortable and not too tight. The temperature is fine.

Any ideas?

2007-10-25 06:25:23 · 7 answers · asked by kittyrat234b 6

So I just saw on the news that there have been 28 incidents of babies falling our of their Bumbos from countertops or tables.
One couple is actually suing the company.
I think the Bumbo chairs are great and my DD loves it.
On the back of the Bumbo there is warning to not use on raised surfaces and I know that must be there for a reason!
Of course you shouldn't use it on a raised surface...that is about as dumb as leaving your baby in the tub for 2 seconds or leaving them on the couch. I don't understand how parents can put their baby in such danger and think "they will be OK"
*shakes my head and sighs*

2007-10-25 06:00:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! Even though your baby will be too young to know what's goin' on, are you still gonna take him/her to see santa for the photo op?



(Anyone who saw the questions/answers yesterday about me, disregard that. ALL those different accounts, questions and answers alike, belong to Mommy of One and she wanted ot to seem like I was making them. Yes, she's THAT obsessed with me. If you see anymore of them, just report. I'm sure we're ALL tired of the drama.)

2007-10-25 05:57:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is is normal that my son only poops like every 3-4 days? when he does finally go, it's really really runny and yellow & it goes everywhere! He hasn't had a formed stool since he was 2 weeks old and he is 3 months now.He is breastfed.Is there something I shouldn't be eating or does this all sound normal?

2007-10-25 05:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ϑεηηιƒετ♥ 5

Ok. I got the instruction on how to prepare formula from the similac website, but now I have these questions: My little niece is 4 months old. I am keeping her cause her mom has to get emergency surgery.

*What is a good treatment for diaper rash that is safe to put on a baby girl?

*How many times should I wake the baby up to feed her if she sleeps all night?

*Is it okay to wash to baby in the big bathtub. or should I use the kitchen sink?

*Should I wash her clothing that gets dirty in a special soap? Or can I use my regular detergent? (I use the Wally world lavender detergent)

*Her mom said she has a little cold, and I do notice her nose running but thank goodness she has no fever. Should I go buy one of those suctiony-thingies or can I just wipe her nose as needed?

*And, are their little hands supposed to be cold? She is normal temperature, and the house is warm (80 degrees) but baby's hands are cold. I put her on a footy sleeper, and socks on her hands? OMG?? Help?

2007-10-25 05:35:49 · 22 answers · asked by goldenchilde11 2

I am just curious if anyone has delayed the MMR shot for their child? What was your reasoning and was your pediatrician ok with it? We are thinking of doing this for our son. Please, do not respond with if vaccines are right or wrong. That is another debate.

2007-10-25 05:16:15 · 6 answers · asked by andmic510 5

A lot of people have asked on here if there baby would be OK if they continued to smoke while pregnant. Well, I am wondering if babies were born OK after smoking.

2007-10-25 05:02:02 · 18 answers · asked by working gal 3

I am breastfeeding my 3 month old and have slight red dots developing on my breasts. There aren't very many of them and my son doesn't have thrush. Also I think my milk supply is reducing considerably...does anyone know what this may be? They don't hurt, but my breasts do feel itchy.

2007-10-25 04:59:37 · 3 answers · asked by jumpjumpjump 2

i can feel them and see them there is three coming through at the top only one is at the front thye other two are each side at the back and there is one at the bottem at the back, my daughter didn't get ant teeth untill she was 9 months, any idea why he could be getting teeth so early?

2007-10-25 04:49:48 · 16 answers · asked by Dreamah 3

2007-10-25 04:40:46 · 9 answers · asked by dezzy 1

My daughter is 5 mo.s old and I'd like to know how much longer I can safely just breastfeed her. Also how many dirty diapers should she be having at this age??

2007-10-25 04:38:09 · 10 answers · asked by Rogueanjell 2

My 4-month old is sleeping really well in her crib now. She's able to go down for naps by herself; at night, she usually nurses to sleep and I'm getting up once a night to nurse her. I'm a little concerned b/c I'll be traveling with her when she's 5-6 months, and I wonder how she'll sleep in unfamiliar environments ... especially if she's used to a crib and is then put to sleep in a playpen.

I have heard that it's a good idea to put her in a different environment for 1 nap/day now in order to get her accustomed to new places. I haven't tried it yet b/c she only recently started napping so well. -- Has anybody tried that technique with or without success?? Does anybody have any other tips or experiences with sleep and traveling?

In short, I just don't want her to "un-learn" her good habits when we travel. I'd love some advice from experienced moms!

2007-10-25 04:16:36 · 12 answers · asked by kiddos 3

i have a 4 month old baby girl which i'm breastfeeding exclusively. my friend saw me taking alcohol and told me it isn't good. not that i'm a heavy drinker but i due take 3 or 2 cane of beer a wk. i need ur advice cos i'm ready to stop drinking if it's risky to my lovely chelsea.

2007-10-25 04:14:15 · 19 answers · asked by mmadiche 2

Some people are saying that the liquid can drain into the tubes causing the fluid to build up.

2007-10-25 03:41:35 · 20 answers · asked by pinky 4

I am a Nanny of two infants from different families in a Nanny Share. This week I have had to leave my son at home beause he was sick. Both of the babies 4 and 5 months are now sick. The parents have not called the doctors, and they intend to keep me here taking care of them both while sick, and not separating them. Will it not take even longer if they are both sick and still constantly around eachother, wont they pass the cold back and forth to eachother?
I dont want the parents to think I dont want to take care of them while they are sick, but is it fair to do this to all of us? Wouldnt the normal thing to be to have the babies both stay at home until no loner sick? I mean, if it were a day care, they woudnt let you bring the babies there while sick at risk of geting the other children sick. Right? Advice, please. thank so much!

2007-10-25 03:26:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Baby is 5 months now and this is my 1st time breast feeding. When I first had my baby until she was 4 months I would get very engorged so I would have to pump it all out. But then all of a suddon I stopped being so engorged so I was able to quit pumping and only breast feed. She was able to get all the milk out. But now I feel like Im not getting as much milk. My baby is getting enough milk she needs her doctor sais that she is over 97 percentile so she is isn't starving but my milk isn't like what it use to be Quantity wise. Do you think it's because she is 5 months old now and bigger and just eating more so im not noticing it? Im just worried about losing my milk so I have been drinking tons more water than usual and Im still not ever getting engored like I use to. Is this normal or do you think Im losing my milk? Please help me out. Thanks so much!

2007-10-25 03:09:35 · 11 answers · asked by I love my kids! 2

I introduced it to him recently and he was not interested. I put a small amount of gerber apple juice in it, held it and let him have a tast. He was more interested in playing with the cup, and didn't know how to drink from it properly. So my question is, should I wait for a little while longer and try again, or should I gave it to him on a daily basis until he gets the hang of it?

2007-10-25 02:52:54 · 11 answers · asked by islandgirl God and family 5

You know how us mothers always sit in the back of the car with our babies (obviously with them in their carseats). At what age can they sit there by themselves and I can sit in the front again?

2007-10-25 02:15:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told 6 weeks by my midwife. My friend says 4 weeks.
In your own experience, how long did it take you the first time to express a reasonable amount?

2007-10-25 01:41:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so my son has had cereal in his bottle since he was about 3-4 weeks old because of acid reflux. hes now almost 4 months old and i wanted to take the cereal out just to see how he would do without it, because any of you that have to add cereal to every bottle know how much of a hassle it is. so anyway i thought he would be eating quite a bit more since he didn't have that cereal, but hes actually eating much less. why could this be?

2007-10-25 01:02:01 · 4 answers · asked by ilovewigglesandgiggles 3

Hi,
We have an (almost) 7 month old baby girl who is doing fine, sleeping well, feeding well, started eating hips stage 1 and some home made fruit and veg puree's & some baby rice cake thingies but yesterday her eyes roled back twice then again once so far today - is this normal at this age or something we should be worried about?

My girlfriend is calling the health visitor as I'm at work but thought I'd check on here to see what your experiances are as it was hard to find anything on the interent apart from rolling stones albums!

Thanks for any help,
steve.

2007-10-25 00:56:33 · 2 answers · asked by worto03 3

My daughter has been sucking her tongue in such a manner as if sucking her mother's breast since she was born. She is now 7yrs old and when she sleeps, her tongue still comes out. I usually force the her mouthh to close up. How can she stop this permanently?

2007-10-25 00:44:55 · 11 answers · asked by CaringFather 1

1. she undress herself by pulling sleeve of her shirt and when arm goes in, she pulls it off her head. she is able to do WHEN SHE WANT with loose clothes like pj's etc. take her pajama off by rubbing her feet from upward to downward motion, she sometimes open her diaper.

2. when i ask her where is fan, she points towards it.

3. she does cutest peek-a-boo on request

4. she has just started to play hide and seek.

5. she say mama, baba, and few other words and lot of gibberish silly talk.

6. she can stand on her own and attempt for one two steps then sit down.

6. drink sippy on her own, drink feederr on her own even during sleep since 2-3 months now.

7. she kisss on request but it only invloves her wet mouth pressed hard.

8.she even tried to distract her father in order to give slaps to her baby cousin in his lap. she constantly pointed somewhere and say oooooooooooooh , as soon as my hubby saw in direction she pointed she slapped on baby's belly,kept doing.

2007-10-25 00:26:51 · 12 answers · asked by abeer 2

2007-10-25 00:15:40 · 8 answers · asked by coolgurl 1

Though you had concerns.. did having a baby improve your life? Was it a good change?
Would you change anything at all about timing?

Did you have any concerns that turned out not to be a cause for concern?

2007-10-24 16:56:45 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are naked infants offensive???

I can not see how, but others seem to think so. If this is so, are both male and female infants offensive. or just one sex.

2007-10-24 16:40:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to transition my baby over from formula to cows milk & would like to know which is best; whole or 2%...my mom and I are in a debate. :)

2007-10-24 15:49:33 · 13 answers · asked by Mia P 1