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baby-wrangling started by LHcj2008 (9/6/11 at 7:10am)	Just wanted to second what a PP mentioned about SAFE gate... 9/9/11 at 4:44pm by newmamalizzy	5	202
New Here with a 10 Month Old started by Bonnie615 (9/9/11 at 12:38pm)	Computer was messing up and I had to restart. Continued ....... 9/9/11 at 3:45pm by foreverinblue...	2	74
is this strange? started by MarineWife (9/2/11 at 12:32pm)	i saw my MW yesterday for my 6w PP check up so i told her... 9/9/11 at 3:21pm by MarineWife	11	315
Which was a harder jump....0 to 1...or 1 to 2? started by ladyleah (10/3/10 at 8:50pm) 1 2 3	Totally agree!! Seriously, this is so it. Just imagine what 2... 9/8/11 at 6:18pm by porcelina	59	2,225
11 month old not nursing well, won't take bottle started by porcelina (9/8/11 at 6:13pm)	I'm not sure what to do! I'm not really ready to wean, and he... 9/8/11 at 6:13pm by porcelina	0	86
10 month old waking to "play" in middle of night started by capmish (9/6/11 at 3:32pm)	Thanks Girls, oddly enough the night I wrote this (and last... 9/8/11 at 5:09pm by capmish	3	172
post pregnancy stiff hands/fingers/wrists started by Amyamelia (8/28/11 at 6:16am)	Well, I hesitate to convey my story because I don't want to... 9/8/11 at 1:36pm by luckiest	3	210
Thrush help PLEASE! started by luckiest (8/23/11 at 5:47am)	Thank you - I've been using GSE orally and topically. I'm... 9/8/11 at 1:22pm by luckiest	3	446
Anyone dealing with a corn allergy/intolerance/sensitivity? started by Dot-to-Dot (9/8/11 at 11:13am)	The high needs sounds like my baby. He's 9 months now and... 9/8/11 at 1:00pm by luckiest	2	83
nystin making yeast diaper rash worse help started by kayleesmom (9/7/11 at 9:18am)	5 to 20 drops per ounce of distilled water is suitable for... 9/8/11 at 11:32am by Midwesterner04	3	120
Give up on co-sleeping? started by EandE (9/5/11 at 5:23pm)	Thanks! I was wondering if a bed rail would work with a... 9/8/11 at 9:54am by EandE	4	207
is a yeast diaper rash itchy? started by CherryBombMama (9/6/11 at 2:37pm)	Yeast seemed to be itchy for my DS. Also, I don't think his... 9/7/11 at 7:17am by sunwise	1	151
Normal Potty Learning Behavior? started by holothuroidea (8/23/11 at 7:07am)	I started focusing on potty learning at age 2, and I think... 9/6/11 at 1:16pm by akimball	7	721
I can get my 4.5 month old to sleep more than 10-11 hours per day. Please help me, I'm really... started by malayasmommy (9/1/11 at 6:58am)	Naps are hard. Both of my kids don't like to take naps on... 9/6/11 at 12:49pm by rainbow_mandala	13	391
Introducing new food: when does the 4-day rule end? started by Cassaba (8/26/11 at 12:20pm)	Thanks everyone for your feedback. I have been using the book... 9/6/11 at 10:08am by Cassaba	8	442
Sucking fingers - anything wrong? started by annaconda (8/23/11 at 10:49am)	My son is now 4 months old.. we were in the same DDC. He... 9/5/11 at 11:59pm by kitty waltz	3	494
nightwaking all of a sudden started by MrsBone (9/1/11 at 7:40am)	Yeah, count me in! DD is 19 weeks today. 19 weeks is a... 9/5/11 at 2:48pm by Blanca78	4	261
Night weaning... how and when? started by ZakareyasMama (9/5/11 at 6:19am)	Yes, it is normal for the age. I found that my kids actually... 9/5/11 at 7:53am by liberal_chick	1	160
Transitioning from bassinet to bed or crib. started by minkajane (9/2/11 at 10:24pm)	They still sell cribs that can have one side removed, to turn... 9/4/11 at 2:12pm by Kyamo	2	237
Is two weeks too soon... started by MarineWife (8/7/11 at 6:14pm)	My dd2 is 2 weeks too. I am feeling house bound! tomorrow i... 9/4/11 at 11:03am by bettyjones	15	722
Help me establish better sleep habits... DD is up every 30-45 minutes at night! started by nia82 (9/4/11 at 7:02am)	It's safe to say we have no medical issues that are... 9/4/11 at 7:02am by nia82	0	176
GIve me some meal ideas for a 1 year old :) started by Parker'smommy (8/24/11 at 10:47am)	A couple of things I used to make a lot when my kids were... 9/4/11 at 1:09am by Daffodil	6	496
Normal sleep patterns for a 4 month old started by thebirdgirl (8/31/11 at 2:17pm)	My son is 4 month and he WAS sleeping 9 - 11 wake up to feed... 9/3/11 at 10:25pm by Siouxsie	7	402
Belly button bleeding on 3 week old started by Agatha_Ann (8/18/11 at 8:11am)	We had this happen - fell off after only 7 days, seemed to be... 9/3/11 at 9:25pm by thursday2	14	781
Happy 1st Birthday, Sept. 2010 DDC Babies! started by Laurski (8/26/11 at 2:06pm)	DS 1st birthday was yesterday. sigh Time goes by SO fast! ... 9/2/11 at 7:45pm by MsDolphin	3	364
6 month old baby suddenly not wanting to nurse started by LambcameraPDX (9/1/11 at 6:40am)	Thank you for all of the feedback. I also emailed my pedi who... 9/2/11 at 5:55pm by LambcameraPDX	4	300
5 week old screams 2 hours at bedtime....help please! started by LineUponLine (8/26/11 at 7:30pm)	One thing that might help you is letting go of the... 9/2/11 at 12:25pm by MarineWife	7	479
How and how long did you use LOUD white noise to settle baby? (Worried I'm overusing vacuum cleaner) started by Blanca78 (8/31/11 at 5:37pm)	Thanks, everyone. My main concern is the volume, but it's... 9/1/11 at 7:32pm by Blanca78	9	390
7 months old hasn't pooped... since 4 or 5 days I think? started by nia82 (8/31/11 at 7:46am)	Our doctor said breastfed babies can go 10 days w/o pooping.... 9/1/11 at 6:52pm by Honey693	3	343
Startle Reflex or something else?? started by jbrooke (8/31/11 at 10:00am)	overstimulation? it happens like a switch, sometimes... she... 9/1/11 at 11:29am by wehrli	2	272
Startle Reflex or something more?? started by jbrooke (8/31/11 at 10:08am)	Moving to the Life with a Babe forum. 9/1/11 at 6:14am by Cynthia Mosher	1	30
Struggling Sleepers Tribe started by LittleBirdy (5/11/11 at 7:01am) 1 2	I've noticed this too, and I've stopped automatically taking... 8/31/11 at 9:08am by Tear78	33	999
Help with infant naps started by alerixon (8/29/11 at 11:42am)	hi, i was going to suggest wearing her. maybe she can fall... 8/30/11 at 4:33pm by BHappy	4	319
Dressing and diaper changes a battle every time started by AnnaBees Mama (8/17/11 at 8:01pm)	I figured out a solution for my DS. Your DD is younger, so... 8/30/11 at 3:14pm by tooraloora	10	623
January 2011 moms spring chat started by soccerchic21 (3/29/11 at 11:30am) 1 2 3 4	my babes turned 8 months (7 months adjusted i suppose) this... 8/30/11 at 1:41pm by ~Adorkable~	67	1,993
rapid head growth started by concernedmomof2 (8/19/11 at 7:15pm)	My older DS has a huge head. HUGE. Big at birth and "rapid... 8/30/11 at 8:04am by JudiAU	2	114
Dealing with crying in the carseat started by lillymonster (8/28/11 at 11:00am)	I'll be honest, I don't understand the science behind the... 8/29/11 at 9:35am by nstewart	5	380
Problems Sunning Cloth Diaper - clothes line/pins problems...What do you do? started by LineUponLine (8/20/11 at 12:23pm)	I use this rack indoors and out; love it! ... 8/28/11 at 2:11pm by Virginia884	4	549
Worried my 9 month old doesn't get enough sleep. started by holothuroidea (8/16/11 at 12:28pm)	I will say both my kids gave up 2 naps a day at around 8-9... 8/28/11 at 11:15am by lillymonster	3	651
Is this "normal" for a six week old? started by makuahine (8/19/11 at 10:27pm)	This. We were totally go with the flow until my son got FUSSY... 8/27/11 at 10:10pm by ashleyc	5	575
What do you do with your toddler when trying to get baby to sleep? started by Dot-to-Dot (8/9/11 at 9:43am)	Aww hugs Dot... Yes one day the three of y'all will have a... 8/27/11 at 9:41am by ZakareyasMama	11	638
napping for a 5 month old started by songbirdsoaps (8/24/11 at 8:32am)	I try to be sure that I put DD down for a nap after she's... 8/26/11 at 10:40pm by Bird Girl	1	397
Somber 8 month old? started by LillianB (8/25/11 at 4:02am)	Yes! That's exactly the way Ellie is -- doing a lot of... 8/25/11 at 7:48am by LillianB	2	400
5 month old, poop, and my diet....xp breastfeeding started by crayfishgirl (8/24/11 at 7:03am)	Please feel free to join the existing discussion here. ... 8/25/11 at 4:56am by MoonWillow	3	438
bonding advice for mom w/ b-feeding problems who "feels nothing" but anger for her 3-wk old? started by blake201 (8/22/11 at 10:29am) 1 2	I don't have time right now to read all the other responses... 8/24/11 at 7:10pm by whozeyermamma	28	1,163
Best way to wean off night bottle feedings? started by MsDolphin (8/23/11 at 7:21pm)	Thank you so much for the link! Exactly what I was looking... 8/24/11 at 6:35pm by MsDolphin	2	474
New baby, or expecting one soon, in California? Research study! I need participants! :) started by fireHC11 (8/15/11 at 5:37pm)	If you've got a birth partner handy with 30-45 minutes to... 8/24/11 at 10:04am by fireHC11	2	111
Question about a 6 wk old's poop: looking for thoughts from other breast feeding mothers started by matte (8/21/11 at 1:32pm)	It's totally normal for an exclusively breastfed baby's bowel... 8/23/11 at 9:53am by tooraloora	6	513
Did Dream Feeding Work for you? started by ck1 (8/3/11 at 8:29pm)	Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't... so I suppose that... 8/23/11 at 4:15am by erigeron	11	783
Tummy Time? Babe not turning or holding head up? started by ashleyc (8/4/11 at 6:06pm)	Interesting article. I admit I don't get too into tummy time... 8/22/11 at 8:15am by erigeron	8	680