New Posts All Forums:Forum Nav:

Life With a Babe - Page 20

Please note that Mothering has no interest in hosting recommendation of CIO or harsh sleep training methods. Please do not post to promote or defend these practices.

Some great references can be found here:

Family Bed and Nighttime Parenting Resources Great reading even if you aren't sharing a bed!

If you are new to Mothering, please check out these topics for more info on who we are.

Web Statement of Purpose

MDC's User Agreement

Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Swaddling started by EarthMamaToBe (4/12/10 at 2:07pm) 1 2	Ha.. no. I was playing devils advocate. My kid is 5 and long... 3/27/11 at 7:48am by North_Of_60	29	1,656
What foods are you withholding from your LO- why and how long? started by Buzzer Beater (3/19/11 at 7:16am) 1 2 3	The book, Nourishing Traditions talks a little bit about this... 3/26/11 at 2:24pm by Janeen	48	1,659
Need help with baby gear, particularly picking a double stroller started by Babina's Mommy (3/25/11 at 9:09am)	I don't know if you've already made your decision yet, but I... 3/26/11 at 4:39am by MamaKickyPants	6	240
Restaurant High Chair Covers started by Adaline'sMama (3/25/11 at 1:29pm)	Do you have a grocery cart cover? Could you maybe try one of... 3/25/11 at 5:32pm by annettemarie	1	141
Weirdest poop question ever - HELP started by LittleBirdy (3/23/11 at 3:53pm)	Thank you for the update...don't know you or your LO, but you... 3/25/11 at 3:49pm by caedenmomma	7	448
Advice for weaning babe from finger sucking started by YayJennie (3/23/11 at 5:27pm)	yeah I don't think there is a magic solution. I'd just stop... 3/25/11 at 11:39am by D_McG	7	208
Do you worry about the future? started by newmamalizzy (3/24/11 at 3:57pm)	Yes, I worry about climate change and about my daughter's... 3/25/11 at 9:22am by CI Mama	6	177
Argument with daycare about BLW started by rachael07 (3/24/11 at 4:59pm)	when dd was a babe we did blw so when i was with her at... 3/25/11 at 7:49am by tzs	6	317
Remind me, please, when can babies have... started by annettemarie (3/23/11 at 8:03pm)	Thanks everyone! I do plan on walking, but I went into heart... 3/25/11 at 7:11am by annettemarie	8	283
Drop in Weight Percentile started by Evandy (3/17/11 at 8:18am)	i personally would be concerned. i have had a low percentile... 3/25/11 at 6:22am by SilverFish	12	554
10 month old "hitting" started by Amanda1 (3/24/11 at 3:26pm)	My baby (also 10 mo) starts flailing his arms about when he... 3/25/11 at 6:11am by P.J.	3	160
when would you be concered? started by Aliy (3/24/11 at 7:12pm)	That's how my ds's RSV started when he was 3 weeks old. The... 3/25/11 at 5:43am by Kokopelli-mana	7	185
Teething Troubles! started by bonjourmama (3/23/11 at 10:58am)	Where do you get these meds (Traumeel, or arnica 1m )? My 4... 3/24/11 at 9:53pm by VroomieMama	7	164
What's your simple magic trick? started by nilatti (3/19/11 at 1:11pm)	Ah the booty pats! I'd forgotten about those! Yes, those got... 3/24/11 at 7:44pm by heybabyquepaso	13	563
At 6 months they should be sleeping through the night? Time to think about night weaning? started by MamitaM (3/16/11 at 1:56pm) 1 2	Your pediatrician is correct. The problem is, is that nobody... 3/24/11 at 7:33pm by holothuroidea	34	1,186
If your baby is in the 14 to 16 pound range right now-- would you help me out for a second? started by Llyra (3/24/11 at 11:33am)	Okay, so E is in bed right now so I can't measure her... but... 3/24/11 at 5:43pm by osker	1	92
What is your night weaning story? started by mom2happy (3/24/11 at 2:52pm)	DS we tried twice, to night wean him first around 14 months... 3/24/11 at 4:39pm by tabrizia	1	79
tired of it and ready for a change- partner issues started by ContentMama (3/24/11 at 6:09am)	Thanks for all the feedback/experience/compassion! It's good... 3/24/11 at 3:29pm by ContentMama	8	327
Yellow eye goop in newborn started by Family4Christ (3/21/11 at 10:09am)	Yes, and the infection they get from STD's is a medical... 3/24/11 at 3:43am by Magali	14	838
if you could make a birth/pregnancy list now, what's on it/ whats would you skip??? started by skyewriter (3/21/11 at 5:11pm)	I think my biggest ones are to eat according to planned food... 3/23/11 at 7:56pm by skyewriter	11	314
Why can't babies have a taste? started by OvenSeeksBun (3/22/11 at 12:57pm)	I think, for me, there would be a big difference between a... 3/23/11 at 11:55am by osker	10	472
Boogie Wipes and sore noses started by Plarka (3/22/11 at 4:56am)	You can easily make your own (non sterile) saline solution... 3/23/11 at 6:30am by HonkyTonka	11	264
Baby Led Weaning for Solids? started by chalbond (11/2/10 at 3:54pm) 1 2	Just chiming in that DD (a little over 5 months) loves open... 3/23/11 at 6:10am by Lyndzies	35	1,428
For those that wear/wore baby for naps started by northwoods (3/21/11 at 5:51pm)	DS is still a newborn, but I'm doing my best to get him used... 3/22/11 at 7:49pm by Ravin	6	320
at what point do I let the second nap go? started by Snapdragon (3/19/11 at 2:12pm) 1 2	8 is a ridiculously early bedtime here! That's why... 3/22/11 at 7:02pm by Cecilia's Mama	24	515
Anyone know an indoor insect killer safe to use around babies (no fumes, organic)? started by JFTB1177 (3/22/11 at 5:04am)	This stuff is... 3/22/11 at 1:16pm by sk8boarder15	3	352
Feeling guilty about being a stay at home mom started by RabbitMomma (3/17/11 at 10:34am)	I have a friend who is married and they have joint accounts... 3/22/11 at 10:57am by soccerchic21	11	569
What do you do for drool rash? started by umsami (3/21/11 at 10:03am)	I was just about to recommend pure lanolin! My DD#2 was a... 3/22/11 at 9:23am by bdoody11	5	256
Do I have to do anything about it? (Sleep, that is.) started by LittleBirdy (3/20/11 at 11:56am)	I've gone back and forth between stress and zen regarding... 3/22/11 at 6:34am by TreeRose	5	245
Tummy Time... started by BaileyB (3/20/11 at 4:49pm)	I started when dd2 was one day old! I always kept her on her... 3/22/11 at 5:26am by Plarka	8	193
Loud 7 month old started by kaflen (3/21/11 at 1:34pm)	oooooh, that must be great acoustics! 3/22/11 at 4:55am by PatioGardener	6	143
no poop in 5 days for a 10 day old baby - should I worry? started by MamaPhD (3/20/11 at 7:04pm)	http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvdec97jan98p123.htm. This... 3/21/11 at 3:17pm by PatioGardener	8	376
I'm sitting here with left-over baby oatmeal on my face... started by umsami (3/21/11 at 9:56am)	We're on WIC and get a stupid amount of baby food, but we... 3/21/11 at 2:04pm by KempsMama	4	445
spina bifida occulta started by orange_sun (3/21/11 at 12:44pm)	You might want to ask for a pediatrician recommendation in... 3/21/11 at 1:22pm by umsami	2	155
Newborn with perpetually stuffy nose - causes? started by Ophelia (3/3/11 at 1:20pm)	The good new is that even if you have to be long-term dairy... 3/21/11 at 1:12pm by Cecilia's Mama	17	746
extended tongue thrust / gag reflex - what therapy is available? started by Catubodua (1/2/11 at 12:21pm)	well, we are still waiting for therapy to start. we've got... 3/21/11 at 10:23am by Catubodua	11	440
Stinky umbilical cord started by Ravin (3/18/11 at 12:49pm)	Yeah, it does stink! My MW said to use a little hydrogen... 3/21/11 at 10:07am by Ophelia	4	186
help with plugged tear ducts/ recurring eye infections! started by expat-mama (3/19/11 at 8:30am)	We are at 11 months with blocked ducts. Seeing the specialist... 3/21/11 at 8:48am by asraidevin	6	358
Anyone buy a Nekkie Blankie recently? started by tribord (3/21/11 at 6:07am)	So I've been thinking of buying a Nekkie Blankie for a friend... 3/21/11 at 6:07am by tribord	0	98
gas pain or reflux? started by Bennysmom25 (3/20/11 at 11:11am)	I would also suggest trying probiotic drops. DS (EBF'd) was... 3/21/11 at 5:32am by nstewart	3	122
Is it expensive to have a baby in the US? started by Plarka (3/14/11 at 5:30am) 1 2	Well, I haven't seen any bills yet. But I expect I'll meet my... 3/20/11 at 10:12pm by Ravin	39	1,188
Do you give your baby bland meats and veggies (no seasoning)? started by zenmumajen (3/20/11 at 2:23pm)	I just fed them what we ate. I do the cooking and I'm not a... 3/20/11 at 6:23pm by Momsteader	7	273
What's your baby's "thing"? started by newmamalizzy (3/17/11 at 4:31pm) 1 2	DS (8 months) just started trying to copy whistling. We... 3/20/11 at 2:18pm by PixieLittle	26	653
Common Causes for rashes? started by WifeofAnt (3/20/11 at 8:03am)	All Free & Clear for our clothes and Allen's Naturally for... 3/20/11 at 12:37pm by WifeofAnt	3	93
mostly formula fed...miserable (loaded question) started by bonjourmama (3/13/11 at 7:41am) 1 2	I had to formula feed my first born and I felt really bad... 3/20/11 at 12:35am by scrandall1173	30	1,253
camping with a baby? started by taramoon13 (3/17/11 at 6:59pm)	We are planning on going camping this summer - ds1 loves it,... 3/19/11 at 6:46pm by beckington	9	330
Night nursing/weaning and the teeth! started by jenrett (3/19/11 at 8:42am)	Thanks for the reply. He sleeps 10-12 hours/night, so I... 3/19/11 at 1:47pm by jenrett	2	124
What colour were your babe's eyes at birth, and what colour are they now? started by OvenSeeksBun (3/17/11 at 4:53pm) 1 2	DS had blue at birth and they are still blue now at 12... 3/19/11 at 12:21pm by MamaofLiam	21	596
Baby choking on boogers...TOTALLY FREAKING ME OUT! started by BaileyB (3/19/11 at 7:57am)	Or else they suck them back in and you miss your chance to... 3/19/11 at 11:56am by mra	7	316
Waking Up Babe started by organicmom3 (3/19/11 at 5:52am)	We tried waking and feeding GG when we went to bed to see if... 3/19/11 at 7:25am by Buzzer Beater	2	101