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June 09 Moms Chat Thread started by akichan (10/4/09 at 11:21pm) 1 2 3 4	DS gets about 12 hours of sleep a day if we are lucky. He's... 1/24/10 at 12:06am by seafox	69	1,588
Hyland's earache tablet for 10 month old? and advice on ear infection needed started by dex_millie (1/23/10 at 10:11pm)	The box has no age requirements and I found one site that had... 1/23/10 at 10:11pm by dex_millie	0	195
Four month old has become MORE needy?? started by saffrongirl (1/22/10 at 10:22pm)	If my daughter is was indication, it's totally normal. It... 1/23/10 at 4:16pm by SoulCakes	5	407
10 month old having tantrums/melt-downs started by filiadeluna (1/22/10 at 7:57pm)	At this tender age of HIGH curiosity meets LOW cognition... 1/23/10 at 1:33pm by starlein26	4	303
what should he wear to a wedding? started by beatgenxer (1/18/10 at 5:19pm)	The tuxedo onesie is adorable, and looks very comfy. I think... 1/23/10 at 12:52pm by amydiane	13	405
Babylegs started by sugarpop (1/21/10 at 5:19pm)	You can make your own for very little money!! You just need... 1/23/10 at 10:10am by cowboyjunki	4	385
does thumbsucking mean he's hungry? started by ElliesMomma (1/21/10 at 12:50am)	I agree with the PPs. DD is a big thumb sucker, and she... 1/22/10 at 11:21pm by amydiane	4	371
Still getting night sweats 8 mo post-partum started by lkmiscnet (1/21/10 at 11:08am)	8 mo is a long time. When I still had these a couple of weeks... 1/22/10 at 10:40pm by mizlizzy	5	414
Hoarseness for no reason started by Penny4Them (1/22/10 at 8:16pm)	Dry air? It does that to me. 1/22/10 at 10:15pm by Siennaflower	2	152
do you like your bouncer? started by chel (1/22/10 at 11:36am)	We have the Baby Bjorn bouncer and it is well loved around... 1/22/10 at 8:43pm by marrymeflyfree	7	272
How much frustration for 6-7 month old? started by BlueWolf (1/22/10 at 3:14pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Abraisme I think that 6-7mo is... 1/22/10 at 5:55pm by BlueWolf	4	326
Gripe Water rec's??? started by Sleepyheaded_Mama (1/22/10 at 1:43pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cristeen We use Baby Bliss, but... 1/22/10 at 5:36pm by 4myfinn	5	299
If I introduce a sippy cup... started by AFWife (1/22/10 at 12:26pm)	DD got a sippy cup like this for Christmas (just a cup, not a... 1/22/10 at 4:08pm by springbride	9	289
Ok, seriously. How do I feed him if he doesn't want it? started by newmothermary (1/19/10 at 5:57pm) 1 2	Thanks for the info. I will bring it up with the ped. Most... 1/22/10 at 3:14pm by newmothermary	25	710
If you had a happy baby, how long did s/he stay happy? started by sky_and_lavender (1/21/10 at 8:34pm)	DD1 was a very happy, independent, easygoing baby and... 1/22/10 at 11:22am by Llyra	6	386
Can a 7 month old eat too much food? started by petitchou (1/21/10 at 12:20am)	Since you want BM to be the main source of nutrition still,... 1/22/10 at 10:29am by kamane18	1	236
How much do you talk to your infant? started by ErinYay (1/21/10 at 6:18pm)	I've always talked to my son a lot, but I'm a talker and talk... 1/22/10 at 10:14am by YayJennie	15	457
Activated charcoal for 7mo? started by Still_Learning (1/21/10 at 11:18pm)	Personally I'm not a fan of activated charcoal for babes - I... 1/22/10 at 8:57am by kamane18	1	264
Vanilla extract and teething started by BrittneyMarie (1/21/10 at 8:06pm)	I do use vanilla extract on occasion when nothing else is... 1/22/10 at 8:50am by kamane18	8	748
4 day wait rule started by PeachBaby (1/21/10 at 1:13pm)	I didn't, and now I have to start over at the beginning and... 1/22/10 at 12:38am by DevaMajka	12	744
does your baby twist his/her wrists? started by queen b (1/10/10 at 10:05pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Miasmamma I googled this and it... 1/21/10 at 11:00pm by queen b	18	2,536
How are your 7 month olds sleeping? started by Shy0717 (1/21/10 at 12:32pm)	Another mama with a poorly sleeping 7 (almost 8) month old.... 1/21/10 at 8:58pm by Adallae	11	299
High chair recommendations? started by lkmiscnet (1/21/10 at 11:04am)	We have the stokke, My 3 year old still sits at his, and now... 1/21/10 at 8:54pm by askew	10	367
My baby is grinding her teeth! started by Beauchamp (1/21/10 at 5:17pm)	yeah, both my kids did this and it drives me crazy. they... 1/21/10 at 8:17pm by jmo	2	200
Teeny tiny winter shoes for early walker started by MelW (1/21/10 at 7:48pm)	Thanks! I've seen the Stonz, but only on little babies, so... 1/21/10 at 8:02pm by MelW	2	237
First birthday gift ideas? started by Comtessa (1/18/10 at 1:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lthw a book subscription. check... 1/21/10 at 1:55pm by justKate	7	382
Daycare lunch and food ideas? started by Super~Single~Mama (1/21/10 at 11:38am)	I nannied for 2 babies the same age as your LO whose parents... 1/21/10 at 1:09pm by Comtessa	2	195
baby hammocks? started by sprouthead (1/20/10 at 3:31pm)	thanks for the feedback mamas! i guess i'll save my money 1/21/10 at 11:43am by sprouthead	8	402
Oh, the screaming!! started by GoestoShow (1/6/10 at 10:55am)	Aw, I feel for you. DD does the same thing, but she's 20... 1/21/10 at 2:08am by spookyblue	1	232
Coughs A lot - But Not Sick? started by zenproof (1/19/10 at 7:14pm)	Our baby has been coughing for a few weeks. I've been... 1/21/10 at 1:52am by RavenStar	6	2,319
CDing mamas- i have a question re: bac-out (x-posted diapering) started by red and lulu (1/20/10 at 7:54pm)	Please see the OP's post in the Diapering forum. 1/21/10 at 12:31am by annettemarie	2	164
Learning to play started by Xavismom (1/19/10 at 7:24pm)	I know the feeling. It's fun, isn't it? 1/20/10 at 11:26pm by flower01	2	175
What would happen if...? started by larzanna (1/19/10 at 1:07pm) 1 2	My DD was a terrible sleeper. Tried everything and I just had... 1/20/10 at 10:53pm by flower01	22	779
The Perfect Balance - How To started by zenproof (1/18/10 at 6:15pm) 1 2	Babywearing all the way. Also wanted to add that as much as... 1/20/10 at 10:37pm by flower01	25	755
When did your baby start enjoying massage? started by lalemma (1/19/10 at 7:04pm)	. 1/20/10 at 9:51pm by GoestoShow	4	188
bassinet? cradle? Need some advice! started by tngirl11 (1/19/10 at 11:52pm)	We've used a bassinet pulled up next to the bed for both our... 1/20/10 at 7:01pm by Siennaflower	10	316
BLW - why or why not? started by tracymom1 (1/4/10 at 10:09am) 1 2 3 4	I did BLW with my first two (#3 isn't old enough yet) and it... 1/20/10 at 6:59pm by CageFreeFamily	78	2,852
Flying with a 6 wk old - yay or nay? started by busymama77 (1/18/10 at 12:24pm)	We'll be flying about 17 hours with my DS when he is 8-9 weeks 1/20/10 at 6:46pm by ithappened	14	358
I really need some good activity/game ideas for what to do with my 6 month old! started by Lacrymosa (1/20/10 at 3:46pm)	One of the best things for development under a year old is... 1/20/10 at 6:38pm by liseux	8	264
How much crying is just too much crying? started by texmati (1/19/10 at 6:50pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ktmama I disagree. I don't... 1/20/10 at 4:57pm by texmati	17	545
Head stuck during tummy time started by 4myfinn (1/5/10 at 8:49pm)	Pathways Awareness offers a variety of medically-validated... 1/20/10 at 4:04pm by PathwaysMOM	3	233
What's the earliest you would feel comfortable taking your newborn camping? started by bjorker (1/19/10 at 4:57am)	Took dd2 at 5 weeks for the first time. Everyone said we were... 1/20/10 at 3:56pm by CanBoo	18	601
She's 7 1/2 months and seems to hate food. (Plus the pressure from family...) started by Beauchamp (1/16/10 at 1:44pm) 1 2	yeah, don't worry about it. I'm living with baby #2 right now... 1/20/10 at 3:19pm by emmaegbert	27	744
NEW STUDY: Starting spoonfeeding later may trim obesity risk started by lkmiscnet (1/20/10 at 12:24am)	My ped said starting solids would help with my DS's reflux... 1/20/10 at 12:39am by lkmiscnet	2	180
What does your baby wear? (I'm frustrated with baby clothes!) started by Beauchamp (1/14/10 at 12:52pm) 1 2 3 4	My dd is 7.5 months old and I am not sure what percentage... 1/19/10 at 10:27pm by blumom2boyz	67	2,276
Purple feet? started by 2boyzmama (1/19/10 at 6:04pm)	Not any more... DS is 8 months now and his feet are usually... 1/19/10 at 9:32pm by kdtmom2be	1	169
My daughter is terrified of the vacuum! started by Auraji (1/19/10 at 12:37am)	Both my DDs went through the petrified stage. My 1 yo DD2 is... 1/19/10 at 8:26pm by _betsy_	16	300
sleeping baby and older siblings.... started by JordanKX (1/18/10 at 4:59pm)	I would suggest keeping everything as consistent as possible.... 1/19/10 at 7:02pm by tysmamaca	1	187
Teething help started by Hannah'sMommy (1/19/10 at 4:32pm)	Well some may frown, but baby Motrin(or ibuprofen) work... 1/19/10 at 6:59pm by Norasmomma	2	144
6 months & not babbling at all started by kristinb (1/19/10 at 4:33pm)	My DS just turned 7 months a few days ago, and doesn't do a... 1/19/10 at 5:09pm by mrstanimal	6	313