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Aveeno baby cream recall (will xpost in Family Safety) started by McGucks (1/27/12 at 7:22pm)	Here's the link: ... 1/27/12 at 7:22pm by McGucks	0	151
Brushing baby's teeth? started by azhie (1/7/12 at 6:20pm)	We also started as soon as he got teeth, which was at 5... 1/27/12 at 10:27am by foreignerforlife	8	161
Vesicoureteral Reflux started by purplerose (1/27/12 at 6:11am)	nak...my daughter was diagnosed with this (bladder reflux) at... 1/27/12 at 6:11am by purplerose	0	22
Nap time question. started by BaileyB (1/25/12 at 11:19am)	Thanks adorkable! I have tried to schedule in the past but it... 1/26/12 at 1:13pm by BaileyB	2	49
Nursing during a cycle started by zozoshimom (1/25/12 at 12:08pm)	Yes it is normal to have a dip in milk supply around your... 1/26/12 at 12:26pm by Peony	6	58
gently transitioning 6mo to new sleeping/nursing habits (long post) started by kanani (1/24/12 at 7:35am)	I have been using the NCSS as well to improve DDs (10 mths)... 1/25/12 at 4:47pm by Ola_	3	133
Dressing 2mo for outside winter day started by jeninejessica (1/24/12 at 3:37pm)	I'd put my son in something wool to start with and then layer... 1/25/12 at 11:37am by ZippyGirl	3	59
Great pooper not pooping... started by schoonersam (1/23/12 at 6:38pm)	Agreed, schoonersam! I really like being able to bounce... 1/24/12 at 8:52pm by Katie8681	6	64
Im sick for the 1st time :( 5 month old ... How do I prevent him from getting what I have started by Hymanroth (1/24/12 at 6:59am)	I caught a nasty nasty nasty cold when my little critter was... 1/24/12 at 1:19pm by MrsGregory	6	114
congested baby started by tank (1/23/12 at 11:15am)	Have you tried a humidifer? That'll help clean the air. 1/24/12 at 11:10am by CDsMom1031	1	46
DS has a valve defect and im having trouble coping! started by Mowgismama21 (1/16/12 at 7:02pm)	Perhaps a doctor or social worker at the hospital could put... 1/23/12 at 6:43pm by pbjmama	3	71
10 month old biting instead of nursing??? started by zozoshimom (1/21/12 at 11:01am)	I totally agree - 10-month-olds do not "self-wean." The way... 1/23/12 at 10:46am by Megan73	2	79
How do you keep from worrying excessively about SIDS? started by escher (1/18/12 at 4:02pm)	I agree! 1/22/12 at 6:39pm by Kindermama	11	350
Natural remedy for gas? started by livacreature (12/26/11 at 4:47pm)	OMG That is really funny! I don't think I'd try it but that... 1/22/12 at 6:37pm by Kindermama	7	122
agitated baby started by fred196744 (1/22/12 at 12:04am)	5 month old happy baby of a friend started getting agitated... 1/22/12 at 12:04am by fred196744	0	85
Positive Communication without Praise? I'm out of words and things to say!!! I always say you... started by Hymanroth (1/19/12 at 4:18pm)	DD is only 7 weeks, but we've taken to stealing ideas from... 1/21/12 at 3:11pm by jeninejessica	6	179
roseola? UTI? What do you think? started by RStelle (1/9/12 at 3:10pm)	WTH! What an unnecessary use of antibiotics especially when... 1/20/12 at 7:36pm by Kindermama	3	77
6 month old separation anxiety? started by azhie (12/16/11 at 7:57pm) 1 2	I love this: The paralysis example is similar to how I... 1/20/12 at 5:18pm by boater	22	431
Help! Why is my cloth diaper AIO leaking and "pooling" in the back and pee goes everywhere when... started by Hymanroth (1/18/12 at 6:35am)	Sounds like an absorbing issue. I had the same problem with... 1/20/12 at 11:54am by twinpossible	2	57
<3 month old teething? started by atenea (11/13/09 at 10:02am)	clove also numbs... you could rub ground clove on their gums.... 1/20/12 at 5:54am by wehrli	6	208
Baby Needed Stitches started by marylavelle (1/18/12 at 12:42pm)	Thank you--I couldn't help but chuckle at the "scalping was... 1/20/12 at 5:07am by marylavelle	5	108
8 month old - not really responding to his name.... concerned :( started by furrowed (1/15/12 at 1:22pm)	I don't remember when my son started to really know his name,... 1/19/12 at 9:55pm by LauraP29	8	364
Starting Solids At 12 Months....Very Confused Mommy.... started by j4ino (1/18/12 at 12:06pm)	Totally agreeing with the previous posters! My DS is almost 1... 1/19/12 at 9:47pm by LauraP29	3	119
Travelling to the Dominican Republic with 8 month old started by nadiaf (1/19/12 at 6:06pm)	My husband is from there and we have a trip planned for the... 1/19/12 at 6:06pm by nadiaf	0	21
What does it look like when a baby is interested in food? started by Katie8681 (1/14/12 at 2:33pm)	You're welcome! It was tough, everyone insisted he should be... 1/18/12 at 9:42pm by CherryBombMama	7	130
***~January 2011 DDC Babies~*** started by MPsSweetie (11/17/11 at 12:54pm) 1 2 3	ok got a hair up somewhere and decided to start a Toddler... 1/18/12 at 8:13pm by ~Adorkable~	59	449
Fascinating sleep observations in my lo, night vs day started by LiLStar (1/18/12 at 12:24pm)	**for the purpose of this thread, if I say "sleeping through... 1/18/12 at 12:24pm by LiLStar	0	45
Talk to me about your Baby Jogger stroller started by jeninejessica (4/24/11 at 12:13pm) 1 2	We bought the Baby Jogger City Mini Single Stroller. I... 1/18/12 at 7:13am by babyblues31	22	1,399
What's your baby's nap schedule and routine? started by ChristmasLover (1/15/12 at 3:09pm)	DD is 8 months old and ready for bed between 7 and 7:45 pm... 1/17/12 at 8:42pm by MrsBone	14	215
Screaming? started by TattooedMomma (11/5/10 at 10:32pm)	Yep, we are there too! One of my twins is a LOUD screamer. If... 1/17/12 at 2:20pm by twinpossible	8	257
Quick! Fill in the blanks! Real sleep feedback, please! started by Taos Mountain Mama (11/27/11 at 5:32am) 1 2 3	I know this thread is on the old side, but I really enjoyed... 1/17/12 at 12:45pm by vanni	40	705
Tasting Nature started by NinasMommy (12/16/11 at 10:36pm)	yeah... I have no idea where I read that... 1/17/12 at 11:19am by wehrli	3	89
Very erratic sleep patterns @ 4months started by LaPaix (1/9/12 at 1:44am)	thanks for the link..... at least we're not alone!! 1/17/12 at 9:20am by LaPaix	3	112
UPDATE DD’s got a water phobia started by Tigerle (9/8/11 at 11:34am)	Just in case someone is looking at this thread at some point... 1/17/12 at 12:47am by Tigerle	5	141
Part time day care-- what works best? started by puente (1/13/12 at 1:25pm)	Here's my story: I decided to maximize time off, and took... 1/16/12 at 7:19am by askins	4	116
Do some babies really need to cry themselves to sleep? started by Lisa85 (1/10/12 at 9:41am)	Mine does. I read about the "Stress Increaser" and ""Stress... 1/15/12 at 2:03am by semmel84130	8	387
Is anyone else's babe congested??? started by entiti (1/13/12 at 12:47pm)	Have you ruled out laryngomalacia? I thought my ds2 was... 1/14/12 at 7:16pm by CherryBombMama	5	52
Bfeeding question started by cataroldi (1/14/12 at 2:45pm)	maybe try block feeding? 1/14/12 at 6:44pm by wehrli	3	45
12mos still only naps in ergo!! started by kdescalzi (5/3/10 at 5:31pm)	Check in to the family bed forum and you won't feel alone :)... 1/12/12 at 5:27pm by Louisep	14	945
12mo throws horrific tantrums started by AFWife (1/5/12 at 5:28am)	Abbotts been doing it also! ugh, it sucks! 1/12/12 at 12:39pm by MPsSweetie	4	103
Best Teething Toys for a 4 month baby? started by GuavaGirl (6/28/10 at 12:36pm)	We used breastmilk ice cubes and they were a huge hit. My DD... 1/11/12 at 5:02pm by Adaline'sMama	14	652
Another "does baby need to cry to get to sleep" thread started by MrsBone (1/11/12 at 1:42pm)	Have you tried lying down with her? She's coming up on... 1/11/12 at 4:52pm by Mama2ChicknLil	1	63
large ofc measurement at 4 mos started by nony (1/11/12 at 3:26pm)	(no title) 1/11/12 at 3:26pm by nony	0	44
1 y.o. DD does not sleep. PLEASE help me, I'm exhausted. started by batlvr (11/30/11 at 9:03am)	Oh, I'm overjoyed that the problem seems to have been... 1/11/12 at 10:56am by Blanca78	8	189
How do you know when it's teething pain? ...when to give pain meds? started by GuavaGirl (1/2/11 at 9:56am)	I sometimes give it before bed as a sort of preventative... 1/10/12 at 6:54pm by x0stephanie	6	467
Strong catnip/fennel tea in syringe for restless baby? started by Dot-to-Dot (1/3/12 at 10:16am)	Thank you for clarifying that you did not leave the baby to... 1/9/12 at 4:33pm by AdinaL	19	305
Swaddling - undecided and uncomfortable started by LadyMag (1/6/12 at 1:36am)	My cousin read "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and swears by... 1/9/12 at 12:20am by azhie	18	313
So. Stressed. Needing support. started by IzzyTheTerrible (1/5/12 at 6:31pm)	Firstly bless you and your husband for taking in this... 1/7/12 at 10:14am by Asiago	7	181
how to get her some sleep started by Triniity (1/7/12 at 12:29am)	Hi there, my littlest is trying to sleep since more than an... 1/7/12 at 12:29am by Triniity	0	27
throwing up vs spitting up started by purplerose (12/19/11 at 11:53am)	nak. my daughter takes antibiotics and i give them to her... 1/6/12 at 6:20pm by purplerose	13	447