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1. MAKE SURE BABY GETS ENOUGH SLEEP.... It's true that very very tired babies do not drift off to sleep too well. Make sure that your little one is getting plenty of naps during the day.... Babies of that age still sleep 12-16 hours per day with two or even three naps.
2. FILL THE TANK.... babies that are full of calories prior to sleep do not usually need to eat at night... make sure he/she is eating solid meals that include cereal and a variety of fruits and veggies
3. TEETHING SUCKS.... your little one is at the age where teething is never ending.... try baby oragel... they even make an all natural teething tablet that you disolve and rub on baby's little gums to ease nighttime wakefullnesss... we use Humphrey's all natural.
4. SORRY, YOU HAVE TO CRY IT OUT.... I dreaded sleep training.... I did not want her to sleep in her room alone crying for hours and hours... until I was becoming a zombie from lack of sleep.... put the little one to bed and say goodnight.... start coming back to assure her that you are there first five minutes, then ten, then 20 until she falls asleep.... the first time we did it, she cried for 45 minutes and passed out, but keep in mind that some babies will cry for hours... you may have a few sleepness nights, but it will be worth it when you finally get some sleep. If your little one wakes up after an hour, let her cry... if it's been four, give her a small bottle and keep decreasing the amount to wean her off of nighttime bottles.
5. SOMETIMES BABY JUST WON"T SLEEP.... every child eventually sleeps through the night... some are faster than others. Virtually every sleep training book and website will tell you that eventually your baby will sleep through the night just like you do... Don't force your little one to do things that are too scary too fast.View Thread
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The Dr today tells me that they think our son has Cystic Fibrosis. I am now a nervous wreck. I don't know what to do. We are going to see a pulmonologist at CHOP but that appointment isn't for another 2 1/2 months. I am just so confused....May be someone out there can help????View Thread
Some days they eat the entire bowl of food, which is maybe 1/4 cup. Other days, they just take a few bites and want to drink some formula. At night, they wake up 2-3 times each and drink a small bottle each time.
James has one tooth and is more interested in eating than Erin. He's also 3 lbs heavier and 2 inches taller. When we go out to eat lunch at a diner, we give him a piece of toast to eat. Erin nibbles on crackers, rice rusks, and yogurt melts.
I didn't force mine to start eating. I just put them in their highchairs twice a day and offered a small amount of food. They would make faces when I'd give them something new, but I was just getting them used to how to eat. I also give them clean spoons and bowls to play with.View Thread
I am hoping that some experienced parents are able to help me. I have a 7 month old (first baby) daughter who goes to daycare full time. she is a happy healthy baby, she is always smiling. lately though she has been entering the 'attachment/stranger anxiety' phase. I am worried that she wont think of me as 'mom' but just another caretaker. i feel extremely guilty about leaving her everyday, but i have no other choice...
when i am with her, i do whatever i can to let her know that i am mommy. i hug her, kiss her, sing to her, play with her etc.
its just very hard to know that now is the time where she is recognizing people and she doesnt see me all day...
any suggestions as to how i can ease my guilt?
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