Posts by happy2bamama

Thanks for the quick info! I thought I had heard something about not putting in on really young babies. Well, I guess it's on with the layers or out of the sun for DS P.S. How did mothers do it before there was the internet and...

My 4-month-old DS sleeps between DH and I. At first, we had a bolster/speed-bump-type thing between DH and DS, but it felt like we were too separated, so we ditched it and we love being next to each other now. I think the biggest issue...

Is it okay to use sunscreen on a baby (my DS is 4 months old)? DH and I wear him for walks and I want to make sure he's protected from the sun without dressing him in a ton of clothes since he's already a hot guy and the weather is...

My DS is 4 months old and loves standing (with our assitance, of course) and kicking, so I bought him one of those bouncy things that attaches above to the door frame. The one I got is from that brand Sassy from BRU. I put DS in it and...

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyaW I wish this worked, but it doesn't. He doesn't stay latched on in the side lying position for more than a few seconds. I have to relatch him over and over. Hmmm... what about...

How does your midwife know how big your baby will be?? Do not listen to her - what if you end up birthing a 6 pounder? All that worrying for nothing. I've heard of so many docs trying to predict the baby's size and being really...

TonyaW - When you are trying to nurse him to sleep, do you do it in a side-lying position or while sitting up? If you're not doing it side-lying, I recommend trying it because the babe will already be lying down and hopefully that will...

eco_mama - thanks for the tip about the parabens. I picked up some tablets today!

Quote: Originally Posted by momtokaili How are you able to sleep and nurse with your DC in between you all night? Do people actually use the same breast for night nursing every night, all night? I don't just...

Yes - I have this same issue - you are not alone! I am 4-months PP and I so remember that heavy feeling right at the vaginal opening. In fact, I thought my cervix was a clot that wouldn't come out (sorry if that's TMI). I thought...