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swaddle question started by mamaluvs (1/27/10 at 3:49pm)	That swaddling method worked incredibly last night!!! He only... 1/29/10 at 11:54am by pastrygirl	9	299
encouraging longer naps with a 6.5 month old started by mamacolleen (1/27/10 at 5:17pm)	Thanks for the replies. I know other babies who don't nap... 1/29/10 at 11:11am by mamacolleen	4	280
People not washing hands...how would you handle this? started by Bena (1/27/10 at 11:07pm) 1 2	There's an ick issue there, but really I don't think a baby... 1/29/10 at 10:51am by mamazee	20	825
baby hat question started by pianojazzgirl (1/27/10 at 3:42pm)	I loved the hat ds had that buttoned to the side. He wasn't... 1/29/10 at 3:38am by DevaMajka	7	224
What to use to supplement? started by handsandfeet (1/28/10 at 4:44pm)	Forgot to say that something that has worked for us... my... 1/29/10 at 2:37am by cristeen	7	245
Crib mattress pads? started by Beauchamp (1/28/10 at 11:36pm)	we don't. there are too many diaper explosions etc... to be... 1/29/10 at 2:05am by tzs	1	156
Can solids in general cause a rash? started by DevaMajka (1/26/10 at 12:37pm)	Thanks for responding! There's no rash on his bum- just in... 1/29/10 at 1:48am by DevaMajka	2	194
Sleep Deprivation... How to deal? started by cdmommie (1/23/10 at 7:30pm) 1 2	I took Gabrielle to the doctor today and Dr said she is... 1/28/10 at 10:49pm by cdmommie	22	891
Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) Question (about size) started by CrunchyKnitter (1/28/10 at 2:15pm)	Depending on the item, I mainly give bite sized pieces. I... 1/28/10 at 10:36pm by Miasmamma	2	276
Spitting up vs. throwing up started by atenea (1/27/10 at 6:19pm)	My son has only done it twice since he was born and it was... 1/28/10 at 10:22pm by Madalyn	4	223
Tips for entertaining a 6mo and 9mo at the same time : ) started by GreenGranolaMama (1/28/10 at 3:00pm)	One thing I saw a daycare do once was blow bubbles. The... 1/28/10 at 9:42pm by Xerxella	1	158
Finger Food Recipes! started by Aimelet (1/28/10 at 11:51am)	When DS started finger foods he loved these veggie pancakes I... 1/28/10 at 2:11pm by hakeber	1	190
She'll only sleep with the hair dryer on! started by saffrongirl (1/26/10 at 12:32am)	Ds likes to sleep with white noise (and so do I) so we do a... 1/28/10 at 9:45am by russsk	13	743
What makes your baby laugh? started by BlueWolf (1/27/10 at 3:13pm)	DD1 can make Maya laugh more than anyone else can. Recently... 1/28/10 at 6:39am by Musubi	13	349
Getting out with a fussy baby started by MeredithK (1/27/10 at 9:58pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by BlueWolf You said he fusses in... 1/28/10 at 12:31am by MeredithK	6	307
WTH happened to my good sleeper? started by cristeen (1/27/10 at 1:46pm)	The really awful phase lasted about 3 weeks for Peepers IIRC.... 1/27/10 at 11:19pm by Bokonon	7	387
Partner on swing shift started by pangirl (1/27/10 at 5:09pm)	Urgh dyehappy, how do you survive the traveling with 3... 1/27/10 at 10:56pm by BlueWolf	6	212
Baby hates tummy time started by Rose-Roget (1/26/10 at 6:17pm)	The wiki on SIDS (triggering for some) really highlights the... 1/27/10 at 8:05pm by ErinYay	14	390
BLW and mom's very restricted diet started by SamiPolizzi (1/27/10 at 1:59pm)	if it is just (I say "just" even though that's most of alot... 1/27/10 at 4:38pm by akind1	1	148
She's 6 mos. old.. Growth spurt? started by Lacrymosa (1/27/10 at 12:37am)	there is actually a growth spurt at 6 months. DS was a mess... 1/27/10 at 4:37pm by seafox	4	217
What can I do to relieve a plugged tear duct? started by marinak1977 (1/27/10 at 12:50pm)	My ds is 5 months old and his clogged ducts have just cleared... 1/27/10 at 4:18pm by thedenverduo	7	191
The 3mo Shift? started by SunLily (1/27/10 at 3:21pm)	My 2 month old is doing this too. I dont know either, this... 1/27/10 at 4:01pm by Xavismom	1	139
car seat, when to make the switch? started by atinygiraffe (1/27/10 at 1:53am)	I just wanted to add that you don't have to change over to... 1/27/10 at 2:43pm by hotharmony	8	324
3 week old and the witching hour started by snowangel182 (1/26/10 at 8:29pm)	This is totally normal. It should go away in a couple of... 1/27/10 at 1:32pm by Abraisme	9	349
BLW - Too much food? started by lisalu100 (1/25/10 at 11:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lisalu100 I've read Gill... 1/27/10 at 10:45am by Pavlovs	11	378
Remind me what it's like to have a clean house... started by wanderinggypsy (1/26/10 at 1:17pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Alisse Not having a clean house... 1/27/10 at 7:58am by OurGift	4	214
6 month old pinching/scratching started by springbride (1/26/10 at 9:52am)	I can definitely recommend these necklaces in the 'dangling... 1/27/10 at 7:35am by OurGift	8	447
Do babies stop "babbling" when they say 1st word? started by kfillmore (1/25/10 at 11:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamazee They just incorporate... 1/27/10 at 4:10am by MamaPhD	8	267
DO you have a crazy head shaker too? started by Ldavis24 (1/26/10 at 11:21am)	Yes! My 16 mo does that. It gives me a headache just watching... 1/27/10 at 3:42am by LemonPie	8	236
Huge bags under dd`s eyes started by kdescalzi (1/26/10 at 6:33pm)	Allergies. She is too young for testing. It may be a food... 1/27/10 at 12:11am by Punchy Kaby	7	270
Is he awake or dreaming? started by lkmiscnet (1/26/10 at 8:29pm)	Ds does the same thing. I first try rolling us over, and if... 1/26/10 at 11:50pm by Icehockey18	1	121
Infant ready to socialize?? started by mambera (1/24/10 at 5:57am)	My DS (7 months) is interested in babies, mainly to pull... 1/26/10 at 7:56pm by curious&eager	10	762
1 bm in 4 days-- is this a problem??? started by red and lulu (1/26/10 at 6:13pm)	Yup, it's normal. As soon as we started with solids, none of... 1/26/10 at 7:14pm by lilgreen	2	124
Interviewing Pediatrician...What to ask? started by GuavaGirl (1/26/10 at 12:55am)	I wish I'd had a list for this purpose a few months ago! It... 1/26/10 at 6:21pm by Comtessa	1	170
7 week old, no bowel mvt in 48 hours started by Nicole915 (1/25/10 at 7:40pm)	We are not to this point yet at 9 weeks, but I am VERY... 1/26/10 at 5:31pm by Xavismom	10	276
when do babies stop chewing on everything? started by kfillmore (1/25/10 at 12:22am)	This is one of those questions that doesn't really have an... 1/26/10 at 3:21pm by Abraisme	9	865
Bedtime freakouts (6-11 mo) started by mizlizzy (1/22/10 at 10:53pm)	thank you evening start and amandala, these are both really... 1/26/10 at 2:12pm by mizlizzy	11	356
Viruses?? started by sharkysmom (1/26/10 at 11:02am)	Yeah, it's normal. Unpleasant, but common and normal and... 1/26/10 at 11:44am by Llyra	1	146
book recommendations - thanks! started by Peace+Hope (1/6/10 at 8:51am)	The Vital Touch: How Intimate Contact With Your Baby Leads To... 1/25/10 at 11:16pm by kgreenemama	15	510
teaching to share started by kfillmore (1/25/10 at 12:28am)	sorry...learned in the trenches really i think modeling is... 1/25/10 at 10:58pm by tzs	3	161
Chewing motions in 4mo? started by Alisse (1/25/10 at 4:44pm)	Nah, wait until he's a bit older. Can he sit up by himself?... 1/25/10 at 10:55pm by elmh23	4	152
Need Ideas finger foods for a picky 6 month old started by ck1 (1/24/10 at 11:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamazee Sounds like he isn't... 1/25/10 at 7:54pm by ErinYay	12	373
7.5 mo old moves his head from side to side started by lkmiscnet (1/23/10 at 12:53am)	My little guy does it to, he is almost 9 months old and has... 1/25/10 at 7:10pm by maybebabysoon	6	294
"public" toys started by kfillmore (1/25/10 at 12:24am)	I think the only disease that you can vax against that my kid... 1/25/10 at 5:39pm by JMJ	14	373
Your views on Pack N Plays started by HonkyTonka (1/23/10 at 11:29pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by HonkyTonka thanks all for the... 1/25/10 at 2:56pm by Ruthie's momma	24	1,001
Just need to complain I guess... started by rionnhannah (1/23/10 at 5:37pm)	Thank you guys so much. It is nice to know someone cares. I... 1/25/10 at 12:20pm by rionnhannah	4	278
What do you do when you need help? started by Carhootel (1/24/10 at 7:18pm)	Most things I bring ds - my doctor's appointments, blood... 1/24/10 at 11:27pm by lifeguard	7	289
Easiest way to dress LO for long flight? started by thea77 (1/21/10 at 7:28am)	DS has done transatlantic flights with rompers but we like... 1/24/10 at 1:34pm by FischK	5	382
Poop question! started by wanderinggypsy (1/24/10 at 10:04am)	Thanks, and what a perfect description!! 1/24/10 at 12:04pm by wanderinggypsy	2	151
Rash on stomach from crawling? started by Hannah'sMommy (1/24/10 at 12:19am)	Our 5 month old DD has been crawling a lot more lately...... 1/24/10 at 12:19am by Hannah'sMommy	0	148