Newborn & Baby - December 2007

No matter what i do, i sing to him, feed him, rock him, play with him, etc...he just keeps whining, i know baby's whine and cry but he is never satisfied. Anyone else go through this...He does have GERD which he is getting treated...

2007-12-07 12:54:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband goes to work everyday while I'm at home with our 4 month old. He leaves at 8am and gets home at 6:30pm is it selfish of me to ask him to deal with her when he gets home like feed her and change her and hold her????? I mean I do need a little bit of a break he doesn't get up with her at night or anything.....please help?!?!

2007-12-07 12:38:51 · 15 answers · asked by shanine r 1

My son doesn't like his swing that much anymore or that Infantino sling I don't like it either. But he's spoiled and always wants me to carry him which I don't mind but I need a good reliable sling. I know yall would know. Something that isn't really a pain to adjust and something that won't feel too heavy. I'm only 4''11 and that Infantino sling would hang alot no matter how many times I would or my husband adjusted it. Thanks!

2007-12-07 12:32:37 · 4 answers · asked by ღStarzzღ 4

I have a snugglie but it's not very comfortable for me. It seems to loosen up easily. I was wondering if you can recommend a sling or snugglie that is comfortable for you. I can't get much done because I have my babe in arms all day. She is a snuggle bug.

Oh, she is 7 weeks old and I would guess about 11 lbs, if that helps.

2007-12-07 12:31:20 · 3 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7

My almost 5 month old daughter has began teething and it has really started to bother her within the past couple of days. She's slowly began eating less and is now starting to refuse her bottles. I breastfeed her and supplement with formula and she usually takes 4-5 bottles of formula per day and breastfeeds 3-4 times per day.

Today, of the 3 bottles that I have offered her she has only drank 2 of the 5 oz she usually drinks and almost immediately begins spitting it all up. She eats fine when I breastfeed her but unless she falls asleep during the feeding she's also started spitting up breastmilk too, so much that it seems she is losing her entire meal. Can anyone offer any advice/experience?

I'm afraid that if I call her doctor about the situation all she'll say is keep offering her a bottle and if I'm really concerned to take her to the E.R. (since it's the weekend) where they will most likely try to stick needles in her which I dred.

2007-12-07 12:23:05 · 8 answers · asked by Emma's Mommy 2

I've seen in some book or other a lovely chart that shows how much a baby should eat in a feeding based on his weight. Anyone know where to find something like that online?

We have an 1 pound 8 week old baby -- how much should he eat? And how much should he eat as he grows?

2007-12-07 11:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by poker_dmorr 2

I received an email from my boss today- about the fact that I am not attending our X-Mas party next weekend. He'd like me to reconsider. I am not. I love being with my kids- I am away enough from work and cannot recapture this time. So, I turned him down. He tried to play the "feel guilty" deal and I ignored it and moved on.

I love being with my kids. I don't care what the party is for; given a choice between leaving them with a sitter to go out or stay in- I'd rather stay home with them. At the very least, take them out someplace.

I am a teacher and other teachers find this strange.
Is it really or do other people feel the same way? I find it strange that it would seem strange to others. I realize I am using that word a lot, but it comes to mind.

Our baby is 15 months old- and outside of work (where my husband has her when I work and he works nights) we have left them for 3 hours for car shopping. We LIKE our kids. Our son is 11.

What are your feelings on this?

2007-12-07 09:42:59 · 18 answers · asked by NY_Attitude 6

Am breast feeding my 6 month old but have my work xmas party tomorrow, want to be able to drink but am worried that i wont be able to give my baby his 4 am feed. Am i right to think that you shouldn't breast feed after drinking alcohol?

2007-12-07 09:08:37 · 29 answers · asked by c.lharris@btinternet.com 3

I want to get a sling or backpack to carry my baby in, but I have no idea which one to get! I've seen some women carrying their babies in slings that look very simple, they look like just a long strip of fabric that they tie around the waist and over the shoulder. They look very comfortable. I'm trying to find out where to get that style but I can't find anything like it when I search. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? What are they called and where can I buy one?
Or, is there anyone in the know who can tell me which is the best sling for comfort and healthy positioning?

2007-12-07 08:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by Sky 3

2007-12-07 07:23:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My baby is due in January and I was thinking of getting a knit photo blanket of the baby for my mother in law for Christmas. So she would receive a certificate for the blanket and once the baby is born receive the blanket.

What is your experience with these? Where could I get one??

2007-12-07 06:49:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 06:48:20 · 13 answers · asked by Vicky P 2

I have been working in childcare for a long time, and also watching my baby sister when she was born and I was 14. I never thought there was anything wrong with bottle propping as long as the baby is in the room with you, and their head is up so they won't choke, but lately I have been hearing a lot of people getting pissed off because their childcare providors prop a bottle, or they see a parent prop a bottle while they're doing laundry or something. If you prop bottles, why do you do it? If you don't, why not? I always thought it was a good way to get other things done instead of sitting still for half an hour while the baby is sleeping.

2007-12-07 06:28:55 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 6 months old and we're hoping to introduce him to a sippy cup soon. Just curious as to when you introduced one to your baby? What brands did you find the best? What sort of drinks did you put in it? Any tips for this first time mom?
We've used regular cups for him but he makes a mess and our pediatrician said we could try giving him one at 7 months.

2007-12-07 06:15:12 · 19 answers · asked by Astragalo 5

I give my babies a bottle with whole milk, sometimes they don't finish it, and I want to know if it ok if I refrigerate it for later use. They twin girls that are 13 months

2007-12-07 05:46:44 · 13 answers · asked by Fred C 1

My daughter is now 4 days old and I am nursing, but I can not seem to get enough of my nipple in her mouth, I hear a clicking sound when she is sucking and she is gas-y from the air. I had no prob with my first but I know I am not latching her on correctly, but I just can not figure out how to get her to open wide and not pierce her lips tight when I go to push more in... if anyone can help me and my nipples would be very greatful.

2007-12-07 05:31:16 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa S 3

maybe it is old news and i am as usual late receiving it :(

anyway, they say now that the plastic in most if not all baby bottles contains BPA, a bad chemical that causes just about anything and everything bad u can think of... i hear people are switching to glass... did u switch already?

2007-12-07 04:43:46 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I accidentally washed a diaper with my daughter's clothes. Now they are COVERED with this horible gel. I'm just sick to my stomach, thinking of having to comb it off of every article of clothes. Her main wardrobe is in that washing machine.

Does anyone have any idea how to get this gunk out of the clothes? I would think the gel would melt and be horrible if it got into the dryer.

Anyone do this before? Any ideas?

2007-12-07 03:18:40 · 14 answers · asked by HappyThoughts 2

my gf's daughter was just born and now she is puking yellow what does it mean?

2007-12-07 03:13:45 · 3 answers · asked by alwahmhoff 1

2007-12-07 03:06:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! I am a nanny to a 1 year old little boy in MN. He is very active, and he seems to not be stimulated enough just playing inside, but it is REALLY cold out! Does anyone have any ideas of things to do to keep him entertained? Places to go that he will enjoy? Activities? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

2007-12-07 03:04:53 · 17 answers · asked by VeggieJess 1

Its on a banquent hall and everything is included.. food, decorations, DJ, chairs, tables, cake... Everything everything
I believe like 80-100 people might be going


Is it a good deal??

How much did u spend for urs?

2007-12-07 02:59:37 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I am pregnant with my second baby right now and my mom was telling me that I should breast feed this baby because the world is out to kill our babies.
Now this is the reason I am saying this, my mom said she seen on the news were they recalled the enfamil formula for babies.
So if any of you use that for your baby you may want to check that out some how.
I know with my daughter that is what I was using when she was younger.
Good luck!

2007-12-07 02:54:43 · 12 answers · asked by T 6

I read that there are 'no questions asked' places young mothers can abandon their babies, so they'll stop stopping up the toilets at prom. Where are these safety zones? Because my parents are paying way too much attention to my little brother.

2007-12-07 02:17:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Granted she is 1 month old, I want her to feel safe and secure, but I want her to start getting used to self soothing and being comfortable being by herself to sleep. She has slept with me or in my arms up until now. When I put her in her crib she cries. When I put her down when she has already fallen asleep in my arms she'll wake up in a matter of minutes and cry. I think she feels abandoned. She stops crying if I go in the room and rub her head and talk to her but as soon as I leave she cries. I cant even put her down to take a shower, shes not even content alone in her swing. Is this a phase? I know shes still just a tiny baby. But I dont want her to develop any bad habits.

2007-12-07 02:06:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 01:20:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am going to malaysia for 3 days..everybody say to carry poridge pot..if i put also how i can heat up when i feed..can u guide me pls..or can i practice her our food..only 1 week more for my trip..

2007-12-07 00:45:30 · 3 answers · asked by nithya s 1

Just curious about your best piece of advice or biggest wake up call when you had a baby.
Be it your first, second or 10th!

What would you tell a new mum to be if you could only give her one piece of advice?

2007-12-06 22:45:36 · 13 answers · asked by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7

My 1 month old son hates to be put down to sleep. He screams and cries when we try to put him to bed. Sometimes we can get him to calm down and go to sleep but he doesn't stay asleep very long before he wakes up again. One way we get him to sleep is if he is right next to us in bed but im a little scared about that since they tell you not to sleep with your kids. The other way is to put him in his car seat. He falls asleep very quickly and he sleeps soft and sound. Is it safe for him to sleep in his car seat all the time? Its not something I really want to do but im a little more concerned about his sleeping rather than where it is. Also what do you think about him sleeping with us? Do you also think that it is dangerous?

2007-12-06 22:03:13 · 14 answers · asked by Cynthia 1

Ive heard its normal for some women to lose a fair bit of hair a few months after they've had a baby while the hormones are settling down. My bubs 4 months, and im getting sooo sick of it!! My black hair is everywhere (and ive got white tiles : ( When can i expect this to stop??

2007-12-06 20:59:54 · 5 answers · asked by kjay 6