Posts by Ava's Mama

Try some probiotics too! I give them to my DD by putting a little bit of water in a sippy cup and emptying the capsule into the water. Keep in mind that a fever is the body's way of fighting infection...so as long as it isn't too high...

Yes, as much as I hate it...my DD LOVES teething biscuits!! When in doubt I just give her one of those and it makes her happy. But your babe is getting everything he needs from you and from what I have read in this forum it is pretty...

I wouldn't worry about it. My DD is 11 months and I started introducing solids at 6.5 months. She just started consistently eating for me at 10.5 months and she still has days that she refuses. Have you tried giving him finger foods...

I agree regarding the probiotics. Both me and my DD take them. My DD is sensitive to dairy as well and I just went to whole foods and bought probiotics capsules that are dairy-free and I put some water in a sippy cup and mix the...

I am going to be flying to the Bahamas with my 12 month old in February. I will be traveling with her alone. Just wondering if people had any suggestions to make this as easy as possible for me. I plan on carrying her in the ERGO much...

I bring all of my pumping parts in a zipploc bag and put it all the the fridge at work between pumpings and bring it home to wash each night. Also, don't bother with an expensive nursing bra...I use an old sports bra with slips for the...

I bought a little potty to put on our toilet seat. First I tried out just holding her over the regular toilet and she peed twice there in one day! So, I went and bought the seat to make things easier. I am just being casual about it,...

My DD is 11 months old and sex life has been a REAL struggle. Nursing has left me VERY dry downthere and it has been VERY painful to have sex. We try forplay and KY jelly. I am finally noticing that I am getting some discharge down...

I tried putting her on the regular toilet tonight right before her bath. She fussed a little, but seemed fine...but no pee. I am going to try it again in the AM and try to find a seat to put on the big toilet. Another question: do...

I made my own wipes by cutting up a couple old 100% cotton tee-shirt. I mix the following: 1 TBLS castile soap, 1/2 cup water, couple drips of tea tree oil. I store the wipes in a dispoable wipe container and I normally need to triple...