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Dry Skin on Newborn? started by kitchensqueen (10/1/11 at 2:24pm)	Totally normal but not my favourite stage. I did do some... 10/5/11 at 9:54pm by lifeguard	4	78
If you designed Onesie . . . started by JoyFilled (10/2/11 at 2:16pm)	DD had one that said "Party @ My Crib, 2 am." DS should... 10/5/11 at 6:24am by Comtessa	5	115
Need some insight--3 month old screaming as soon as nanny leaves started by tekcez (9/13/11 at 5:58pm)	Not to say that anything is going on, but if I was in this... 10/4/11 at 3:26pm by Thing1Thing2	10	255
Pumping enough for my babe (sigh). started by ashleyc (9/21/11 at 3:57pm)	This is true! I just pumped 8 ounces earlier at work. I had... 10/4/11 at 2:31pm by greenmulberry	10	169
Costumes for warm-weather states? started by jacksmom0115 (10/1/11 at 3:53pm)	You aren't "that" mom, you're a good mom! :) I think a pirate... 10/3/11 at 11:06am by jacksmom0115	2	54
Millions of jackets! rant started by mamapigeon (9/20/11 at 3:46pm)	OMG, it's so true! I forgot about the blankets. First there... 10/3/11 at 11:02am by Blanca78	11	183
Up for 2 hours in the middle of the night. EVERY night started by penstamon (10/3/11 at 8:32am)	My son did this at the same age, and then, suddenly,... 10/3/11 at 10:25am by nilatti	1	45
5mo rarely laughs. started by minkajane (9/22/11 at 10:51pm)	Our DD (age 8) was the same way when she was a baby. So... 10/3/11 at 6:40am by bejeweled	4	100
Baby's cord stump is hanging on by a thread! started by scottishmommy (9/23/11 at 3:20pm)	Both mine hung by a thread, I just snipped it so it wouldn't... 10/2/11 at 9:55am by KempsMama	5	112
7 month old will not sleep without a bottle started by IzzyTheTerrible (9/25/11 at 2:34pm)	Does he have teeth? Chewing on the pacifier sounds like he's... 10/2/11 at 12:16am by journeymom	4	143
Is there a "normal" age to listen to stories? started by rparker (9/5/11 at 6:24pm)	I wasn't able to read much to ds from the time that he... 10/1/11 at 6:06pm by LynnS6	9	264
Best spacing between kids? started by Calliope84 (9/8/11 at 7:44am) 1 2	I've been wondering this, too. I had a hard first 3 months... 10/1/11 at 4:02pm by jacksmom0115	23	546
very irregular naps started by cww (9/25/11 at 4:32pm)	I think "most" babies settle into going to bed by 8 pm, then... 10/1/11 at 3:58pm by jacksmom0115	7	102
7 month old sleep trouble started by MarmotMommy (10/1/11 at 9:02am)	You sound absolutely at your wits end. Just wanted to let... 10/1/11 at 3:51pm by IzzyTheTerrible	1	62
Some baby silliness in honor of Shel Silverstein started by abqbabylove (9/26/11 at 8:34am)	Amazing! 9/30/11 at 5:35pm by cat13	4	88
My newborn twins just don't sleep!!!!! I am losing it! started by JanineRivera (9/22/11 at 8:48am)	Ah, the grunts and groans! I swear, mine grunts so loud you... 9/30/11 at 11:28am by NightSkies	7	210
I can't sleep my baby in his crib started by sashasarah (9/27/11 at 3:28pm)	Have you tried letting him sleep in bed with you? Safe... 9/30/11 at 10:50am by anjsmama	2	64
having trouble feeling attached started by shambhala13 (9/23/11 at 8:04am)	I feel that if he is pecking about, definitely let him do... 9/29/11 at 8:47pm by terraka	3	125
Help with 6-month-old baby who has trouble napping started by malayasmommy (9/29/11 at 6:36am)	Woombies are great for exscape artist and older babes that... 9/29/11 at 8:17pm by ~Adorkable~	4	72
Spring Spirited Babies Group started by P.J. (3/30/11 at 12:50am) 1 2	Ok, its good to know I am not the only one who lays down with... 9/27/11 at 7:17pm by Zenmama1	27	838
First Day Alone With the Baby started by kitchensqueen (9/26/11 at 9:55am)	Just wanted to reiterate what the PP have said. Don't worry... 9/27/11 at 8:19am by gitanamama	12	197
Where are the Sept '10 babies? started by Amanda_Reyasmom (1/21/11 at 8:30pm) 1 2 3…33	I started a thread in Toddlers! I'm itching to see birthday... 9/26/11 at 2:59pm by Amanda_Reyasmom	657	16,996
making our house safer started by LHcj2008 (9/26/11 at 7:11am)	I would love some advice on how to keep things safer for my... 9/26/11 at 7:11am by LHcj2008	0	44
The frustrations of spoon-feeding a 10mo old started by Bethusila (9/15/11 at 10:04am)	I agree with PPs, if the child is expressing interest in... 9/25/11 at 12:13pm by kinkajoujou	8	173
Pacifiers started by Litcrit (10/1/10 at 4:42pm)	Before I had my baby, I was absolutely adamant that we not... 9/24/11 at 7:34pm by kitchensqueen	14	600
Baby-led solids for the formula fed baby? started by Ola_ (9/20/11 at 10:26am)	Thanks for the help ladies, that link was great too. And... 9/24/11 at 10:56am by Ola_	3	101
Rug irritates baby's eyes/face? started by homemademom (9/17/11 at 7:20am)	No she doesn't get irritated anymore. She is 11 months now. ... 9/24/11 at 6:06am by Magali	3	75
9 mo. old BLW gagging on food started by peaceful_mama (9/14/11 at 7:05pm)	I have an almost 9 month old that also gags a lot with BLW.... 9/23/11 at 8:46pm by soccerchic21	3	130
Is it gas or reflux or heartburn? 2 week old twins ... started by JanineRivera (9/19/11 at 10:34am)	I have to second the suggestion to give it some time. The... 9/21/11 at 3:57pm by Llyra	5	119
8 month old with a bad cold....cannot sleep. need advise. started by dsrt84 (9/13/11 at 6:47pm)	Thanks for all the replies. He is better now. We had the... 9/20/11 at 5:13pm by dsrt84	7	177
What do you do?? started by BabySmurf (9/15/11 at 8:45am)	Good ideas Ladies! I think I just need to come to terms with... 9/20/11 at 4:48pm by BabySmurf	16	202
4 month old fighting naps :( started by ashleyc (9/18/11 at 8:10pm)	My 11 month old rarely naps, never has!! It is so annoying. ... 9/20/11 at 1:34pm by Magali	1	93
8 week old, no BM for 24+ hours? started by LivingSky (9/13/11 at 3:44pm)	My son went a few days in between poops when he was about 8... 9/18/11 at 6:40pm by Evergreen23	5	131
Little boy parts started by Adaline'sMama (9/13/11 at 9:55am)	Def point the penis down! I learned that the hard way. I... 9/18/11 at 7:15am by Baby_Cakes	13	323
How long did it take your DC to adjust to daycare? What did you do to help? started by Blanca78 (9/11/11 at 12:09pm)	Hey DaisyMae, sorry, I didn't get notification that there was... 9/17/11 at 6:31pm by Blanca78	11	163
What is "normal" poop for a 6 month old? started by crayfishgirl (9/13/11 at 4:43pm)	Are you just breastfed or do you do a mix of breastmilk and... 9/16/11 at 9:21pm by lunarlady	2	131
Do You Use A Pediatrician? started by WinterPrego (9/5/11 at 7:05pm)	Oops, double post 9/16/11 at 10:46am by rainbow_mandala	12	302
Does anyone still use Amby-style Hammock bassinets? What do you think of this one? started by Toposlonoshlep (9/15/11 at 12:59pm)	X-posted in Family Safety. I am looking for something for... 9/15/11 at 12:59pm by Toposlonoshlep	0	78
Bedtime/Naptime for a 6.5 month old... started by ashleybrook (9/14/11 at 9:17pm)	it seems that my LO has come down to 2 rhythms...sometimes... 9/14/11 at 9:17pm by ashleybrook	0	73
for those with teething LOs... started by samstress (9/14/11 at 10:34am)	i've organized an amber teething necklace co-op in the... 9/14/11 at 10:34am by samstress	0	61
Talking with signs started by MandiKay3 (9/9/11 at 10:22am)	fwiw that will not happen with a child who is meeting... 9/13/11 at 6:24pm by tekcez	10	123
sugary foods = stomach pain? started by nilatti (9/4/11 at 12:02pm)	He's definitely fine with gluten, and he loves yogurt and... 9/13/11 at 4:57pm by nilatti	4	195
naps/nursing to sleep started by tincia (9/10/11 at 11:44pm)	I use a cheap sling but it starts to get uncomfortable for... 9/13/11 at 1:26pm by tincia	6	163
4 mo has become way more difficult started by penstamon (9/12/11 at 8:17am)	DD is now 7 months old. I have found she has been all over... 9/13/11 at 10:47am by greenmulberry	1	99
Amber teething necklaces started by melon (9/10/11 at 12:06pm)	it ends the 24th of this month. 9/12/11 at 9:45am by samstress	5	144
organic forumula dha ara started by brachr (9/12/11 at 8:44am)	We adopted our first child recently and are using organic... 9/12/11 at 8:44am by brachr	0	66
I hate... started by sugarpop (8/31/10 at 10:47pm) 1 2	just for your info, the amount of scar showing is just about... 9/11/11 at 6:51pm by ~Adorkable~	22	740
Rubber Pacifiers...Please enlighten me started by APToddlerMama (9/10/11 at 11:05am)	I know (from asking a doctor who is also an expert in... 9/11/11 at 6:21pm by KTProvi	2	127
Biting question...and while I'm at it - sleep question! started by Holly4Jean4 (9/8/11 at 11:02am)	My little guy sometimes bites when he means to be kissing. I... 9/11/11 at 11:04am by nilatti	2	95
Tips for healing a consistently spreading yeast rash? started by P.J. (9/2/11 at 2:46am)	Thanks for all the replies. Well, it seems this rash had to... 9/11/11 at 6:13am by P.J.	8	344