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Anything to stop eczema itching? started by strmis (12/6/11 at 10:21am)	Shea Butter-and only Shea Butter- has been my son's best... 12/7/11 at 3:27pm by sunrayEJ	2	53
really worried - 2 month old suddenly has exaggerated moro (startle) reflex started by gardenmama76 (9/1/10 at 1:28am)	My kiddo is 9 weeks and started doing this at about 5 weeks... 12/6/11 at 10:12pm by Mommel	15	2,225
days and nights switched--anything I can do about it? started by LiLStar (12/6/11 at 5:33pm)	Ugh - we are living it too. Ds did it at around 3-4 weeks - I... 12/6/11 at 7:22pm by lifeguard	2	41
A shoked Pediatrician started by newmama2011 (11/30/11 at 3:16pm)	Because babies drool haha Totally normal! Cute pic! 12/6/11 at 9:06am by sosurreal09	10	369
Growth Spurt? started by rainface (12/5/11 at 4:35pm)	Sounds like a growth spurt to me!!! I always know when my... 12/5/11 at 8:10pm by Jenni1894	1	21
Recommend and umbrella stroller for me started by Ellien C (12/5/11 at 1:34pm)	Hi there - the title says it all. Let me issue some... 12/5/11 at 1:34pm by Ellien C	0	25
Please help me help the adorable little boy I babysit - AP, Food Issues, Etc. started by BabyMae09 (12/2/11 at 2:52pm)	From what you've described it sounds like they are making... 12/5/11 at 12:37pm by RStelle	7	223
How do you decide which of your baby's noises to respond to at night? started by escher (12/4/11 at 3:22am)	If DD needs to eat or is otherwise uncomfortable, she won't... 12/4/11 at 5:27pm by AnnieA	4	112
8-mo-old with fever: straight to the doctor? started by foreignerforlife (12/3/11 at 7:26am)	How high is the fever? My ped usually takes a watch and wait... 12/3/11 at 8:35am by Shaki	2	44
Convertible car seat for a tiny car? started by TheDivineMrsM (11/15/11 at 11:26am)	We have a Ford Fiesta hatchback and it has a very small, very... 12/3/11 at 5:31am by LivingSky	5	80
Have you seen inverted nipples on your baby? started by winemal (12/2/11 at 8:31am)	Thanks for the link and it is good to know it is common! I'll... 12/3/11 at 5:11am by winemal	3	135
Please Don't (touch the baby)! started by Mommel (11/25/11 at 3:38pm)	Ewwwwwwww!! Good call on the intuition, mama!! 12/2/11 at 11:56pm by Mommel	6	217
Baby Helmets started by DsMommy (11/14/11 at 9:07am)	My foster son came to us with plagiocephaly, and it was... 12/2/11 at 10:26pm by DesertSunsets	4	106
Name this rash (with pictures) started by strmis (11/21/11 at 11:58am)	thanks! :) 12/2/11 at 10:09am by dot1	11	184
Best holidays gifts for an 11 month-old? Need ideas, please! started by rielly (11/28/11 at 6:59pm)	Maybe think beyond toys and playthings. We are getting our 1... 12/2/11 at 7:28am by batlvr	5	137
How do you find your people? started by babymagoo (11/22/11 at 8:13am)	There is a section here called Finding Your Tribe that will... 12/2/11 at 6:40am by Adaline'sMama	8	135
Bringing baby to work = making less money? started by justgonnadoulait (11/30/11 at 6:45pm)	This is a hard one. Ok, I would pay a mom bringing her child... 12/2/11 at 4:12am by Peony	4	122
AP Parent and Sleep started by eabbmom (11/23/11 at 1:01pm)	You're doing the right thing mama! you're giving your baby... 12/2/11 at 2:55am by GoMamaMel	10	203
36 weeker - 1 week old now & having a hard time with jaundice started by MandyGail (11/27/11 at 6:23pm)	DS had really high jaundice levels when he was a week old. He... 12/2/11 at 2:48am by GoMamaMel	3	47
How do you keep a crib-sleeping baby warm at night? started by escher (11/26/11 at 4:34am)	Thanks--this is very useful advice! 12/1/11 at 5:14pm by escher	4	211
Moving the baby to his own room (for those who have done it/will do it) started by MrsSlocombe (11/22/11 at 11:40am)	(no title) 11/30/11 at 9:57am by KateDavies45	19	352
Need some help bottlefeeding with respect started by Phycologia (11/26/11 at 4:46pm)	He's always used a newborn nipple--I've never heard the term... 11/30/11 at 6:17am by Phycologia	6	156
How to feel thankful when I just want some time alone? started by chrisnjeri (11/23/11 at 7:37am)	I totally understand! Everybody needs alone time, and... 11/28/11 at 7:20pm by behaviourmama	3	96
anyone do a montessori floor bed? started by tzs (7/11/10 at 11:06pm) 1 2	We do! And love it. Here is a link to a couple of photos --... 11/28/11 at 6:08pm by MontessoriMum	29	2,164
Bowel Movement Question started by MeganWoods (11/28/11 at 11:36am)	My little one turned 1 last week, and has been having... 11/28/11 at 11:36am by MeganWoods	0	14
Bouncing Baby to sleep started by ICUmum (11/21/11 at 12:26pm)	I know how you feel!! My son loves bouncing - even if I'm... 11/28/11 at 10:05am by Hymanroth	8	141
When did you give your baby meat or fish? started by mom2happy (3/18/11 at 5:21am) 1 2	DS2's first food was organic ground beef cooked in the slow... 11/28/11 at 8:05am by Megan73	27	979
Sleep safety questions started by MrsSlocombe (11/20/11 at 8:43am)	Yes, it is only twice a week! While DH waits to get... 11/27/11 at 7:44am by ICUmum	15	259
Planning for Sleep with New Baby started by BeingMe (11/26/11 at 6:48pm)	Definitely get a copy of the No Cry Sleep Solution by... 11/27/11 at 7:09am by Kedrosami	1	47
When do babies start signing? started by minkajane (11/24/11 at 8:21pm)	The kids i know that sign were around a yr when they first... 11/25/11 at 1:23pm by draigunfly	1	60
Plane travel to another country: what to do about a car seat and stroller? started by foreignerforlife (11/14/11 at 8:40am)	It should be mentioned, don't ever add anything to any... 11/25/11 at 1:30am by Amatullah0	7	93
Baby fell, hit head hard started by muschiCat1 (11/20/11 at 2:56pm)	Thanks ladies. i feel much better about the situation. She... 11/23/11 at 9:55am by muschiCat1	4	191
Signing with your baby started by MarineWife (11/20/11 at 2:57pm)	So true. 11/23/11 at 6:41am by MarineWife	4	71
book recommendations started by strmis (11/1/11 at 10:49am)	thanks! i'll have to check these out! 11/22/11 at 3:26pm by strmis	2	38
Feeling very overwhelmed (naps...) started by malayasmommy (11/15/11 at 1:02pm)	We have a white noise machine as well--and it helps... 11/22/11 at 10:19am by wishin'&hopin'	5	98
Do you remember your first time? started by schoonersam (11/19/11 at 4:17pm)	My DD started solids on her own at 11 m/o She eats like a... 11/21/11 at 11:43am by sosurreal09	5	109
Carozoo Shoes started by Claudio (11/21/11 at 11:17am)	Hy everyone. I´m from Brazil and I would like to sell the... 11/21/11 at 11:17am by Claudio	0	89
Restless and exhausted baby just can't sleep or stay asleep started by Dot-to-Dot (10/19/11 at 7:55am) 1 2	Yes! I didn't want to further exacerbate her struggles by... 11/21/11 at 10:34am by Dot-to-Dot	25	570
Reading- how do I get my super-active kid interested? started by Katie8681 (11/19/11 at 9:28pm)	Thanks for the ideas! Today I took advantage of a quiet... 11/20/11 at 8:18pm by Katie8681	4	72
Swaddling: A Second Look started by Peggy O'Mara (11/9/11 at 3:07pm) 1 2 3 4	Oh and YES to the bolded. I had forgotten about that. I had... 11/20/11 at 12:19pm by coffeegirl	60	2,123
Is it normal to cry every day? I am so overwhelmed with my 3 week old baby. I am a mess. started by vancitymom (11/18/11 at 5:33pm)	Oh yeah. Totally feel the same. And I agree with all the... 11/20/11 at 9:50am by schoonersam	5	201
getting baby to sleep later than 3:30 or 4AM started by ashwings (11/18/11 at 4:30am)	First of all, welcome to Mothering.com glad you found us and... 11/19/11 at 9:20pm by ~Adorkable~	6	124
9 month old, probably will skip crawling. I have a question... started by BaileyB (11/8/11 at 7:49am)	Hey! I skipped crawling :) I was in a brace to treat hip... 11/19/11 at 9:01pm by Katie8681	8	154
Vegan gluten-free finger food ideas for 10-month-old started by beckington (11/7/11 at 4:01pm)	Thanks for all the suggestions! I have tried getting him to... 11/19/11 at 7:22am by beckington	9	169
What to respond to "spoiled, bad baby" comments? started by E m i c h i e e (11/10/11 at 11:30pm) 1 2	Question, Is this your first child? I went through the exact... 11/18/11 at 8:31pm by gtnme	33	1,099
6 month old waking up every hour. Please help started by lilikoi (7/12/11 at 5:17pm) 1 2	I have been doing something similar. When she wakes up (we... 11/17/11 at 4:20pm by lilikoi	22	1,834
Tell me about BLW--what early solids did you introduce, and at what age? started by Blanca78 (11/16/11 at 9:10am)	Ooh, I'm definitely going to hunt that down. Thanks! 11/17/11 at 3:15pm by Blanca78	14	134
skinny baby! started by MrsBone (11/10/11 at 11:12am)	supplementing may be necessary, but try supplementing with... 11/17/11 at 1:25pm by strawberrypri...	18	240
What is considered constipation in a 2 month old? started by strmis (11/17/11 at 10:10am)	I think it has a lot to do with how baby is acting, very... 11/17/11 at 1:04pm by strawberrypri...	1	38
congestion and teething??? started by entiti (11/17/11 at 7:14am)	My babe is 3 1/2 months old and has been teething for about a... 11/17/11 at 7:14am by entiti	0	16