Baby's First Year

Water Safety

PediNurseJulie1 — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:47 GMT

I’ve been hearing about water safety and how important it is with young children. With summer coming, I worry about my little ones around pools and in the ocean. Has anyone ever had experience with water safety classes for very young kids? I’d love to hear about your experiences! -- Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Rolling over

clarkf — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:09:09 GMT

My daughter, just started to roll from back to tummy about 3 weeks ago, will only roll onto her tummy from her left side. I have tried to get her to roll from her right side, but she's not going with it.

My question is, did you guys have this happen too?

Spring Allergies

PediNurseJulie1 — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:58:14 GMT

My 7 month old is acting like he has pollen/spring time allergies! He has a constant runny nose, red and itchy eyes, eczema patches on his skin, etc. He seems kind of young to be developing such severe allergies! Does anyone else have experience with their kids having pollen allergies at a young age? How did you help them be comfortable? -- Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

teething

mandyrennaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:32:46 GMT

My son is 3.5 months old and just started teething... Is it common for babies to sleep more when they are teething? He is sleeping 12 hours at night time and taking two 1 hour naps a day.... I know it sounds crazy but yes, he is teething and I don't know if he's sleeping that much because he's just enjoying sleep or if it's because he's teething or growing.. advice?

Camping: Am I crazy???

PediNurseJulie1 — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:34:56 GMT

I am considering going camping with my family this year. We have a 3 year old and a 7 month old – am I just asking for a miserable experience or can this be done?? Any advice for me?

- Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Does anyone have any good homemade baby foood recipes?

Funmom1123 — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:41:36 GMT

I was just wondering if anyone had any good homemade baby food recipes. I never tried making my own baby food and would like some simple recipes for my little guy.

Teething

PediNurseJulie1 — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:09:08 GMT

My little man is teething and is not having a very easy time of it. My older son never even fussed with teeth – I would look in his mouth and realize that a couple more popped out! I’d appreciate hearing how you all have dealt with teething and ways to make it easier for both me and my son. --Julie, Strongmoms facilitator

Glenn Domon Method

clarkf — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:34:07 GMT

I recently stumbled across this, and am still doing more research on it. It looks very well thought out and I'm actually really thinking about starting it. So far it's basically early learning and all though there are debates on if teaching early could hinder children, I don't see how.

Has anyone else heard of this method? Use it? Know someone who does/did?

Infant Swimming

clarkf — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:18:21 GMT

I've been looking around about infant swimming, and I am personally stating off as early as possible. I'm starting mine off at home, and doing more research on what I'll do next.

I was curious as to how old you started teaching your little one(s) to swim? How did you do it(home or swimming instructions at a gym, etc)? How did it go? If there is anything you could change about how you did it what would it be?

Playing Alone

clarkf — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:25:11 GMT

Today my mother and aunt(her best friend) came over to visit. Well my aunt was saying how I need to let my daughter cry if the only reason she's crying is bc she wants me next to her.

My issue is I don't want my baby to cry, I know how important it is for her to do stuff on her own, but I can't help but want to sooth her. She's 5 months old, when did you guys stop going to every cry?

TRAVELING WITH A 14 WEEK OLD

msmarta — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:55:45 GMT

I would like to get some tips from you to travel with a 14 week old from New jersey to Texas.

What should I not leave home without? I am using powder formula how should I prepare or not for check points so it does not get thrown out or spoiled?

Plain pressure change, car seat etc

Any tips help or shared experience would be great

Much appreciated

3rd shift job ): help!

clarkf — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:03:25 GMT

Hello everyone! I'm a first time mom, and wouldn't trade the world for anything else. My baby is 3.5 months old and I have to go back to work. ):

I have no choice, but to work 3rd shift bc that's all they had available. I'm afraid I won't get the proper time with her that we both deserve bc I'll be so tired from working and sleep all day. Does anyone have any advice?

Preemie babies/separation anxiety

bmcginnis0814 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:25:49 GMT

My baby was born 11 weeks early. Although he is a healthy 8 month old (chronological age) his corrected age is 6 months. I have worked really hard on getting him into a bed time routine. Its bath, bottle and bed. He will sleep from 7:30/8pm- 5am. Here lately he has been waking up at random times. I know some people tell me to let him fall back asleep on his own or wait to see what he wants to do. I do wait about 5min to see if he will fall asleep. He wont until I pick him back up and as soon as I do this he goes back to sleep. I have tried to put him back down in his pack and play but he will wake back up an hour later. I do know what else to do, to help him through this. Also, how long did it take new mommys to move their baby out of their room into their own crib. I am having a hard time letting go. Thank you :)

Table Foods

MissPammie — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:19:51 GMT

I am trying to give my son more of a variety of table foods, but I am not sure what to give him. He is 11 months old and will be 1 year old later this month. He loves bread, so we give him whole grain or whole wheat bread, and we give him baby yogurt and baby food. He also eats rice rusks and little puff snack things. What else should I give him? I tried giving him scrambled eggs one time and he seemed to have trouble swallowing it (they were very small pieces) and I think it was because of the texture of it. Anyway, any advice is appreciated!

My son had his first birthday!

MissPammie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:37:10 GMT

Yep, it was on April 21st! He had it at a pizza place and did very well. More people showed up than I though were coming, but that's okay. He got a lot of toys and clothes! He had a little petite white cake that was Disney Cars themed and he sure enjoyed that! He didn't over eat either which was good, I was worried he might throw up. He only eats fruits and veggies, so this was the first unnaturally sweet thing he has had. His face got all messy, but didn't stain which was good. The total party time was an hour and a half which is exactly what I wanted (nothing longer than that anyway).

How was your child's first birthday?

Vaccinations are SO Important

MommyRN4 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:34:13 GMT

The Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC both recommend that newborns and children get regular vaccinations, yet I know quite a few parents who have opted not to get their children vaccinated. Did you get your child vaccinated? If not, why? --Bonnie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Suddenly Waking in the Middle of the Night

Chelle66 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:02:36 GMT

My 7 month old son has been sleeping completely through the night since he was 8 weeks old, besides the occasional waking because he wanted his pacifier. I used to go in his room give him his pacifier and he would be right back to sleep. Well all the sudden he has been waking up in the middel of the night up to two times. He is in bed, putting his self to sleep by 7:30. He's out until between 11:30 and midnight. Sometimes I can get him back to sleep with his pacifier, holding his hand in bed, or sometimes I have to rock him a bit too. A few times I have had to nurse him (still breastfeeding) before he falls back asleep. Then he would wake up again between 3:30 and 4:30 am. During that time the only way to get him to settle down and go back to sleep would be to nurse him.

I'm a bit worried that I am forming a bad happit of feeding him in the middle of the night. But this could just be a growth spert, right? And he just cut his 3rd tooth yesterday too. Maybe it's all related to teething.

watching the baby every day??

prisy00 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:32:47 GMT

does anyone has a member of the family thay want to see the baby everytime she comes from school? it is frustraiting that every day you have to that person in your room trying to see the baby. i do... i don't like that because my baby is not a new doll or a trophy to show. she knoks the door every day just to see wath the baby is doing, i think that is uncomfortable for anyone. i need more privacity.

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Can’t live without it!

PediNurseJulie1 — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:30:36 GMT

Now that you have your baby and are taking care of him/her, you’ve probably found that you have at least one thing that you received as a baby gift (or bought) that you can’t live without! Share what it is so that we can all benefit! Mine happens to be my swaddle blankets. My little boy wakes himself up constantly when he is not in them – they are life savers. -Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Helpful Hands

PediNurseJulie1 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:13:33 GMT

What are some of the most helpful things that people did for you after you had your baby? I really appreciated my family coming to take my 3 year old out to play so that I could rest with my newborn. It was such a big help! --Julie, Strongmoms facilitator

Help! 10 week old sleep problems

evonders — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:15:57 GMT

My 10 week old daughter has a terrible time going to sleep if she's not swaddled or being held. She's been like this since day 1. I have a few more weeks to hopefully get this sleeping thing down before I return to work. We used to have to sneak her into her crib after she was in a deep sleep. She'd almost always wake up the second we started to lower her down. I've read that you are just supposed to put them to bed drowsy. We've tried that, just about 99% of the time, that doesn't work unless she's past the point of exhaustion. The second she's pulled away from our bodies, she's wide awake and not happy! We will stay by her, sing, shush, and pat for sometimes and hour before we give up and either leave the room or pick her up and try the process all over again. We have a set bedtime routine and it seems to be getting better, but naps are a nightmare. I'm afraid the daycare is gonna kick her out when she starts because she won't sleep and all she does is scream. I know she's too young for the CIO method, but we've used it and it's worked for bedtime, but not naps. Swaddling is another problem. I know it helps her feel sung and comfy, but the second she sort of wakes up she struggles and struggles until her arms are free. Then she startles herself awake.

Any other advice on how to get her to sleep and whether or not we should still be swaddling?

Sensory issues and feeding

MommyRN4 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:23:30 GMT

My friend's little boy has sensory issues that make introducing new foods a bit challenging. Her doctor told her to keep introducing a variety of different tastes and textures so he will get used to them. Did any of you have difficulty feeding your baby foods? How did you get them used to odd textured foods?

-Bonnie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Baby's first birthday ideas—help!

MommyRN4 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:29:24 GMT

I need some fun and creative ideas for my baby's first birthday. Do you have any ideas for great themes, birthday cake ideas, and fun festivities? --Bonnie, Strongmoms facilitator

Heart defects

CazLovelady — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:55:40 GMT

Hi,

Im 31 weeks pregnant and we found out a month ago that our baby has a heart defect. :( Its Tetralogy of Fallot. We are getting used to the fact now but I am terrified for her, having to have open surgery at 4 months old. This is our first child so lots to learn just being a new Mum, and then having to cope with the surgery.

Just didn't know if anyone else out there was going through anything similar??

Caz :)