Health: Infant, Teddy Bears

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Co Sleeping Not for Me

My son is 6 weeks old and loves to sleep on my chest to nap or at night. When I put him in his basinet (asleep) he wakes himself up and cries. I have tried to sing to him, I have kept my hands on his chest, I have swadeled him, and not swadeled him...pacifying does not work either. I am loosing sleep because of him sleeping with me...any suggestions?

Children's Hospital

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Gift Ideas for the New Baby to Give Its Big Brother at the Hospital...

Hello ladies, I am expecting my second child in about 8 weeks and everyone keeps telling me that the new baby needs to have a gift for its Big Brother at the hospital....any suggestions? My sister-in-law gave her 5 1/2 year old a camera but my son is 3 1/2 and not sure a digital camera is what he needs. I really don't want to give him a toy that he will forget about...I am a sentimental person and would sort of like the gift to mean something. My son has picked out a Lovey Blanket for him to give the new baby and I am going to make...

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Giving a Baby Shower

Ladies I need some help. I am throughing my first ever baby shower for a...

Development

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Doll for My 2 Year Old Boy

I have been looking for a realistic doll for my two year old boy and can't find any quality ones. My daughter has a Coroelle doll that my son loves. I want to get him one like that, but the Coroelle boys have no hair. Can any of you recommend where to find a realistic 12 or 14 inch boy doll with hair? I know I could get him a girl doll, but I would prefer a boy. As it is he already spends most of his time putiting on pretend makeup, reading Cinderella stories, and wearing his sister's Tinkerbell dress. He is absolutely adorable when he...

Diapers & Diaper Changing

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6Wk Old Baby Needs to Be Held to Sleep

Hi, i understand that baby's sleep habits will change from time to time. I want to know if my baby girl 6 wks is too young to let cry to sleep. since birth she slept alot until recently. being more and more awake and less naps. (which of course means less sleep for me). i know she gets tired and cranky and wants to sleep but have trouble falling asleep sometimes (especially when i want her to at night) unless i let her sleep on my chest or hold up on my shoulders. I get tired of letting her sleep on my chest because i'm lounging on a love...

Digestion

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7-Week Old Won't Sleep on Her Back

My little girl sleeps perfectly when I'm holding her...when I put her down, she screams. I know I'm being a wimp, but I spend many nights holding her all night so she doesn't cry. Sometimes I'm able to set her down when she's fast asleep - on her side or in the bouncer. If I place her flat on her back, she startles herself and wakes up - every time. She simply can't sleep on her back because she flails her arm and legs all over the place. Help! Anyone else ever experienced this? Does it get better? S I've tried swaddling, but she...

Hair

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Soap/Shampoo Recommendations for Infant W/ Eczema

My 4 month old daughter is dealing with eczema. It seems to be brought on by the colder weather and changes in humidity. (We've been using a humidifier in her room to help.) I have used dreft detergent since she was born without any problems, however, I am thinking of switching to ALL free and clear to see if that helps. I lather her up with Aquaphor multiple times a day and that does seem to give her the most relief. I also use an Aveeno lotion once in a while. I use cortizone on the big flare ups as needed, but it's worse around her...

Skin

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Soap/Shampoo Recommendations for Infant W/ Eczema

My 4 month old daughter is dealing with eczema. It seems to be brought on by the colder weather and changes in humidity. (We've been using a humidifier in her room to help.) I have used dreft detergent since she was born without any problems, however, I am thinking of switching to ALL free and clear to see if that helps. I lather her up with Aquaphor multiple times a day and that does seem to give her the most relief. I also use an Aveeno lotion once in a while. I use cortizone on the big flare ups as needed, but it's worse around her...

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Odd Toddler Behaviors

My 27 month old son will grab his neck at times. Not to inflict pain but to...

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He Wont "Cry It Out"

Our daily night time routing is give our baby a bath, read a book, nurse him...

Sleeping Habits

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What Songs Do You Sing at Bedtime?

I usually sing you are my sunshine and amazing grace but i'm looking for some other good songs to sing at bedtime to my toddler so it helps soothe him to sleep. any suggestions? thanks!

Stages & Milestones

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13 Month Old Not Communicating His Needs and Is Not Affectionate

I have a darling little 13 month old son that is meeting all of his deveopmental milestones and then some but is not pointing, communicating with us, and does not like affection from both of us. We are "attachment" parenting and have always anticipated his wants and needs. I feel like I am always trying to guess if he is hungry or not, or he doesn't cry or tell me when his diaper is wet or soiled. Also I have read many artlicles about babies at this age giving hugs and kisses and being very loving and he is just the opposite. He seems...