Posts by PatioGardener

My little guy wasn't interested until 7 months, so I didn't introduce solids until 7 months. He didn't eat anything more than a taste until 9-10 months old.   Are you familiar with kellymom? Great resource!   Here's...

I was coming here to say pretty much what many of the PPs have said - breastmilk is an ideal liquid, no need to give anything else if you and your daughter are fine with it (as it sounds like you are!)...

Quote: Originally Posted by MadelinesMama  It comes with a little measuring cup thing with different letters marked on it.  I use the C or D fill line depending on how much milk I pumped.  I just played...

Would your care giver consider wearing the baby? If you got an easy to use carrier (maybe like an ergo or a wrap if they have the patience to learn to tie it) it would take out the stress of needing to hold the baby for naps etc - as...

Congratulation on your pregnancy and best wishes for your birth!   Often women can have low supply with one birth and go on to have a typical supply with the next, so I hope all goes well for you!   Some ideas that...

Here's a great handout about bottle feeding a breastfed baby. It talks about bottle feeding on cue - which will actually be easier for a care giver once they get the hang of reading baby's cues, because babies just don't get hungry on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Megan73  Thanks, Patio. A straw cup is a great idea because part of his problem is understanding he needs to tip the cup.   Yup - sounds like my little one! Just make sure you get...

Joining the conversation a bit late here - but with another story of a 18-24 month old left for a week without damaging the nursing relationship. Not mine - I haven't left my DS overnight - but my friend left her 18 month old for a...

So good to hear that infant risk too care of you! And that you only have a few more days of the medication left.  

Megan, have you tried a straw sippy cup for milk? Like this: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4347873   or this:...