Newborn & Baby - November 2007

My son is almost 6 months old and we decided to start feeding him solid foods (well mashed up and pureed foods). We are starting him off feeding him solids once a day, and after trying a new food we won't have him try another one for 3 days and just feed him regular baby cereal (the doctor said this was best for allergy reasons). He eats the food really well and barely spits any out, so he seems ready to eat.

But I noticed since we started that his bowel movements have been slower (he normally goes every morning about 9) and when it comes out that it is a lot thicker and darker. Before this he was purely a breastfeed baby and it always thinner and a yellowish color. I am kinda figuring that is happening cause we started feeding him solids, but I wanted to know if anyone else has had this kind of experience?

Also if anyone makes/made their own baby food.. can you pass along any tips or recipes?

Thanks!

2007-11-21 06:19:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have decided to breastfeed. I am going to be a stay at home mom while he will be breastfeeding. I just need a pump to store some if I am going away or dropping him off at my Mom's to do some grocery shopping. Nothing to major, I was just wondering what kind of pump you would reccommend for this. I don't think I would like a manual one and I can't afford the pricer ones. Can anyone reccommend a cheaper electric pump? Thank you!

2007-11-21 06:07:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son goes down to bed with his pacifier. He spits it out as soon as he falls asleep. Then he will wake up about 4 times a night for his blanket to be put by his face and his pacifier to be put in his mouth. He will go back to sleep after that no problem. How can I get him to sleep through the night????

2007-11-21 05:42:25 · 9 answers · asked by luvmydoggies4ever 2

my first daughter didnt do this. this one will NOT stand to be put in her crib to fall asleep. we have to hold her until she's in her little baby-coma before we can put her down. and then , it has to be done very carefully.
dont get me wrong, we're not the kind to leave her in there all the time, to where she'll get that horrible flat-head. but she refuses to be in there until she's completely out.

2007-11-21 05:26:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just phoned to see how much my baby has to be to turn her car seat forward I was wondering if it is 22lbs and 1 year old or 22lbs OR a year old. My baby will be a year on Dec 15 and only weighs about 17 lbs. The lady on the phone said that is the weight of about a 5 month old. She is a good eater so I don't know what I can do

2007-11-21 05:18:07 · 8 answers · asked by niknac 1

ok so my baby brother (9 months) has a mohawk which is natural. but my mom wants to shave it because well its a mohawk anyway i think it is so adorable what do you think?

2007-11-21 05:13:22 · 9 answers · asked by Mickey-C 3

He is currently drinking 6oz every 4 hours during the day and sleeps 8 hours at night. He isnt crying or miserable, but he does spit up all day long. I dont know if its because he drinks such a large quantity at feedings? Would giving a little bit of cereal cut down on the amount during feedings?

2007-11-21 05:10:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our son's Adrian and Alex want to be in the room when my I give birth. Alex is 11 and Adrian is 10. Do you think that they can handle it?

2007-11-21 03:46:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey i have a 3 week old little boy i was wondering if anyone had any things that gave their baby gas while breastfeeding, or any do's and dont's i should consider, i've been doing it and he eats every two hours even at night! so i just wanted some helpful hints! thanks alot!

2007-11-21 03:34:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-11-21 03:31:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

im just curious about other mothers and what choice they made
im a big fan of breast feeding i plan on continuing for as long as i can, and i know some mothers have difficulty doing so,

but for those who didnt try breast feeding before they gave their baby a bottle, why?

2007-11-21 02:47:32 · 23 answers · asked by - 6

My friend invited me to their 2 month baby girl birthday/dinner at a restaurant/get together. Do i need to get a gift for her? If so, what would be a good gift?

2007-11-21 02:19:29 · 12 answers · asked by nighthawk 2

I've started making my own baby food, but recently saw a container of Organic Banana stage 2 food by Gerber at a friend's house. It says that it has no preservatives, but also says that it can last several months on the shelf. After making my own baby food, I know that they spoil after sitting out and only last about a month in the freezer. How can Gerber have such a long shelf life without preservatives? I'm just curious.

2007-11-21 01:52:04 · 14 answers · asked by Astragalo 5

my daughter is six months old and for the moment i feed her on milk and rice cereal i am thinking of adding varieties to her meal. suggestions please.

2007-11-21 01:34:32 · 18 answers · asked by fyneface 2

I'm new to swaddling and as my little girl is swaddled and sleeping I don't know when she's ready to wake up. She used to just lie there sucking her hands.

2007-11-21 01:16:18 · 11 answers · asked by Feta Smurf 5

My 6 month old baby has an ear infection and cold. The doc has pescribed antibiotics for her. I'm really in 2 minds as to whether to give them to her. What are your opinions on antibiotics for babies?

2007-11-21 00:32:30 · 15 answers · asked by Serry's mum 5

I have a 2months and 26days baby boy, he is so hyperactive, he often sleeps. in the morning he sleeps not more than 30 minutes and wake up again, he do that all the time. i feel very sleepy and stressed all the time, because of him. even at night he often sleeps. i always assure that he is full, but still he dont sleep well. he took vitamin c and food supplement with vitamin ABCD in syrup as prescribed by the doctor.

2007-11-21 00:29:38 · 8 answers · asked by cheri 1

Can someone please help me, my babie did sleep through the night but now she is 4 months old and dont sleep at night at all, she has been a hungry baby from the start and at 2 months was on cow and gate 2 for hungryier babies i have tried some baby rice but 4 hours later she is awake wanting more, i tried baby food but again a few hours later she is awake wanting more, i have tried wrapping her and bathing her and leaving her to cry but NOTHING is working i have been in contact with docs and health advisers and mid wifes but nothing is working i have descided to put a rusk in her milk can any one pleasehel me

2007-11-20 22:19:47 · 25 answers · asked by lisa b 2

Can you please help me understand what its like from your point of view of neign a new father as I really want to gain some insight. I love my partner very much and I know he loves my daughter and I. I am at home with our beautiful little girl who is 13 weeks and my partner works. He is an engineer and alot of his work is physical. He works for his Dad's company and doesnt get home until 7pm or 730pm. He leaves for work at 10am or 11am. My daughter sleeps through the night, when she stirs, I get her and also, in the morning, I get her up, feed her, getmyelsef showered and fed as my partner says he is tired. I guess what I am asking is, is it really difficult to be working and is it weirs inthe early stages of the baby's life, to not feel as connected? Are you waiting more for the interaction stage? I just want to know how you all genuinely feel. Thanksx

2007-11-20 22:04:12 · 12 answers · asked by brunelscooby 4

2007-11-20 20:47:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to write a paper on why people are against breast feeding in public does anyone know of any websites or information on this topic.

2007-11-20 17:28:06 · 10 answers · asked by veeoh15 2

The pediatric doctor said that its just a reaction from the medicine they injected (DPT diptheria polio thypoid). I am now afraid to bring him again for his next scheduled vaccine. Anybody knows why he react and seazure? He is just 3months old now. He was confine when he was 2months.

2007-11-20 17:05:27 · 1 answers · asked by neleh 1

My son who is 15 weeks old, is having dificulty with his kidneys (or some unrelated issue) where he cannot produce enough sodium and he gets dehydrated. He is hooked to an IV at the hospital and has been there 6 days and 6 nights, tomorrow is day 7. We're supposed to go to a childrens hospital which is about 400 miles away if things don't improve. I am not very wealthy and need some assistance to rent a car to get home when the procedures/whatever is done. Any ideas (Michigan) that would help? And does anyone know anything about Hyponatremia? Any ideas to help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

2007-11-20 17:01:41 · 8 answers · asked by Living In Fast Forward 4

My baby girl keep having hiccups after her meals. Could it be the case of me not burping her correctly? Is there any way to cure a hiccups?

2007-11-20 16:46:16 · 13 answers · asked by Ashura 1

what do u do that u woke up one morning and found that your husband has been transformed into a frog what would be ur reaction and what would u do to him

2007-11-20 16:31:22 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-20 16:24:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just read a question about breastfeeding where several answerers mentioned just giving babies colostrum and then calling it "good enough".

What?? Where in the world are these women hearing that that helps their baby?

Yes, of course- colostrum is liquid gold. But so is breastmilk, especially in comparison to formula.

Is it miseducation? Are these women lying to themselves to help with guilt? If it were just one answer, I would write it off as a misguided attempt to do right- but several mentions of it really has me baffled. I really would like to know where that bogus claim originated.

2007-11-20 16:11:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What did you do?
Did they work?

2007-11-20 14:25:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-20 12:49:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont want to hurt the poor thing, i just need the peace and quiet

2007-11-20 12:43:13 · 55 answers · asked by zandrew 1