Posts by PollyC

Quote: Originally Posted by DaisyO  I would opt for the hospital birth, even if that meant a certain c-section.  I agree with Hildare that a perfect birth is not worth it if the baby is harmed by the...

Thank you for the great answer.  I'm actually thinking of switching to another practice so I can have a nurse's hotline to call in case of (possibly unimportant) questions, instead of the doctor's cell phone.  Like I said,...

Dear Dr Sears,   this may sound like a foolish question, but how can I avoid annoying my baby's pediatrician?  In particular, what are the top things that annoy you in parents.  I am a somewhat nervous first-time...

Hello there!   So, we use an Ergo for our baby (used to LOVE the Sleepywrap, but after baby reached 16 lbs the Ergo was more comfortable...I'm kind of sad about this...) Anyway, it is starting to get hot here, today is...

OK, so you folks don't know so far...But!  I have done a little more internet snooping and found the following info: The foreign substance in the ActHIB has been confirmed to be "aseptic", or non-bacterial, but the recall is...

Hi,   I am wondering, does anybody out there--especially Japanese sisters--have some details about the current Japanese vaccine situation?  They have halted Prevnar7 and Sanofi Pasteur ActHIB, and now they are recalling...

hey... clearly you have found a ped. by now, but K Landon-Malone's group will give you a little slip to submit to the insurance company, and they will reimburse you!  That's what we do and it works just fine, it is just a small...

We use a little fan...since it is a cold Northern winter I just point it up towards the ceiling.  Also, not sure how old your baby is but the use of a fan supposedly reduces the SIDS risk somewhat.

oh okay...duh...you're right!  Pacifiers don't have holes...they just look like they do (there is a little dimple thing on the end of all the ones I have).  Baby used to take a Soothie but quit accepting it.  I should...

Hi all   So, my baby is not that great at relaxing while drinking out of a bottle.  Unfortunately I have to work every night, so my partner has to feed him.  The baby will sometimes start to fall asleep while...