~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Baby carriers
Have a boba for dd. She's been in it since about 5mths old but the new versions are suitable from birth. She's now 20mths and still carried, very comfey
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Baby due in November, need to narrow my list down...
Dexter + Saige
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Mix feeding
As she's only a mth old I'd say give it a bit more time. Things may fall into place and you'll feel a bit more settled and organized. Is it a big deal if she refuses a bottle? For me...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic My 7.5mth old boy thinks 9.5hrs sleep at night (broken with 1 feed) is OK!!!!!!
Is it possible he's waking due to being cold? My dd was a frequent night waker until I got her into a sleeping bag and she now sleeps 12-13hrs overnight.
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic breastfeeding
The best way to increase supply is to get you baby on the breast as much as possible. If its painful to feed then perhaps a few sessions with a lactation nurse might help? Ask your midwife or if y...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Hospital insurance
Maybe it's time to shop around and see if you can get a better deal? You can get basic hospital for under $25/wk so apart from the convenience of having it you have to figure out what will co...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic giving oral a/b to a 3 yr old? any brilliant methods?
If its a battle and doesn't need to be taken with food I've tried to give at least some of the doses while they're sleeping. Much more pliable that way I just disturb them a little...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Probally been asked before BUT
I could never get my babies to drink water from a bottle. I came to the conclusion that they were expecting ebm and didn't like getting short-changed. They would drink water fine from a sippy ...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Been gentle
My 19 mth dd does this too. Until now if I'm carrying her I just reposition so she can't reach my face bit it's been going on a while now and she's at an age where she can under...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Does anyone breastfeed & formula feed?
I agree with others re it probably just being a bit of a growth spurt. Formula is harder for them to digest which is why they sleep longer/go longer between feeds, not ideal for them. I wouldn'...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Desperate to Potty Train, think I need a professional!
I think the more of a big deal you make of it the more they pull away. Just relax, just continue to gently encourage without pressure and don't make a big deal out of using the toilet.
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Breast feeding, teeth, formula
Are you wanting to stop bf anyway or only now because of the teeth? Some ideas for breastfeeding biters on Kellymom >> http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/biting/ (sorry, don't k...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Pap smears....
My dd is 19mths old and I only had mine about 3mths ago. Was a bit overdue but no biggie to wait until longer post partum if that's more comfortable for you. If you've had results come b...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Finally got with the times
Depends what you like to do Games? Stores? Readers? Music? I have booktopia and bookworld because I like to read and it's handy always having a "book" with me to read if I'm ...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic how much do you spend each week on food?
HappyHead wrote: We spend too much me thinks after reading most of the replies here. I'm really interested to see a shopping list that feeds a family of four for under $150 a week and buys cl...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Child care article
There's lots of reasons not to like daycare and that article only really touched on one aspect of negativity towards having children in dc. Obviously for families where both parents work or s...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Babys Gender
We've had 4 surprises Such a wonderful moment meeting your baby for the first time and having that surprise too!
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic washing powder/fabric softener
It's best to avoid fragrance and especially fabric softener. When dd was newborn I only washed in plain water. Now than she's moving around and her clothes are getting dirtier I use the e...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic starting solids
merryberry wrote: Thanx for the info never thought thoroughly about the causes you listed thats me being absentminded i think. The thing about offering extra milk is i have tried that on numerous o...
~Ruby~Gloom~ replied to topic Socks
Put her in full length onesie?
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