most recent 30 from http://moms4mom.com 2010-07-31T22:13:20Z http://moms4mom.com/feeds/tag/newborns http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://moms4mom.com/questions/5576/to-be-or-not-to-be-vaccinated misssvanes 2010-07-25T23:49:16Z 2010-07-25T23:49:16Z

<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="http://moms4mom.com/questions/56/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate" rel="nofollow">To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>So, I've heard a whole lot about both sides of the argument but have yet to find someone who can lay it out for me in a completely non-biased way. I take a very holistic (natural) approach to my life, but wonder if there are something that just aren't worth the risk.</p> <p>Although I've been told by doctors that the link between autism or siezures and vaccinations is not proven and quite ridiculous, I do know two families that credit the needles to their child's disorders. On the other hand, I have also heard of a newborn baby in my community passing away because she did not get vaccinated (she died of meningitis). </p> <p>Does the risk of death by rare disease if not vaccinated outwiegh the risk of autism/seizures if the child does get the needles?</p> <p>All opinions are welcome (and encouraged)</p> <p>Toodles! A</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5456/what-do-you-do-if-your-babys-head-starts-to-flatten Sunday 2010-07-07T16:56:19Z 2010-07-10T08:36:30Z

<p>My daughter lays with her head to the left (my left), and the right side of her head is starting to flatten. My pediatrician said to encourage her to lay with her head to the right, and to stretch her neck muscles on the left.</p> <p>Stretching neck muscles is difficult, since she usually fights it, and because there's so little space to get fingers between her head and shoulder, to massage her neck muscles.</p> <p>Has anyone else had this happen?<br> What did you do to encourage laying on the other side?<br> Did the flattening go away on its own?</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaykofax/4728118304/" rel="nofollow" title="The onesie that started it all by sundaykofax, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/4728118304_624e4e31ec_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="The onesie that started it all"></a></p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5254/how-can-you-stop-baby-hiccups Hurst A 2010-06-01T15:18:42Z 2010-06-05T07:31:07Z

<p>4 days old and he has giant hiccups. any thoughts on ideas to help with them?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5160/will-the-red-spots-on-my-1-m-o-daughters-eyelids-go-away-or-are-they-birthmark JustinP8 2010-05-17T17:02:44Z 2010-05-18T12:34:25Z

<p>Since birth, my daughter has had two red colored areas on the inner corners of her upper eyelids (see picture below). We thought they were just spots left from birth trauma. She just turned 1 month old yesterday and the spots are still there. Could they be birthmarks, or is this something that is common and will go away over time? </p> <p><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_EZL8ShabtBI/S_F1JFJjFSI/AAAAAAAAAIs/3TWYz6DWjrY/kayley_eyes.JPG" alt="alt text"></p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3075/what-is-the-worst-thing-you-bought-had-given-to-you-for-your-newborn DarwinsMom 2009-12-04T16:53:41Z 2010-05-13T23:44:55Z

<p>In response to "<a href="http://moms4mom.com/questions/3018/what-was-the-best-thing-you-bought-for-your-baby" rel="nofollow">What is the Best thing you Bought for you Baby</a>", what are some things you acquired that were of little or no use. Or even things that were not good for the <em>intended</em> use?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/2127/what-dogs-are-appropriate-for-a-newborn pedromr 2009-11-07T14:46:12Z 2010-05-12T16:01:00Z

<p>We want to get a dog, but are expecting our first bundle of joy for early April.</p> <p>What kind of dogs are appropriate for a newborn?</p> <p>We live in a house outside London with a small back yard and very close to a large park, but lead very busy lifestyles.</p> <p>My wife's favourite contender is the West Highland Terrier, but I'm concerned it might be too unruly for a baby. Are other dogs more appropriate?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5034/whats-the-best-way-to-hold-a-newborn Pandiya Chendur 2010-04-28T03:20:52Z 2010-05-08T00:50:33Z

<p>What's the best way to hold a newborn? Any suggestions...</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5035/my-breastfeeding-wife-and-i-have-colds-have-we-given-it-to-our-one-month-old digiguru 2010-04-28T03:37:18Z 2010-05-02T19:04:59Z

<p>My wife and I had been getting very tired the past few days, and I realised today that its a full blown cold. I'm worried that we may have given it to our 5 week old baby boy. </p> <p>Can you give a newborn illnesses like the cold through breast milk, or close contact? What symptoms should I be looking for in a new born with a cold? What can we give to the baby to calm him? And should we continue to feed him with mother's milk?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3832/which-liquid-soap-should-we-use-to-bathe-a-newborn pedromr 2010-01-17T22:21:03Z 2010-04-23T07:29:42Z

<p>When our baby comes, what type of soap should we use to bathe him?</p> <p>We're living in the UK right now, but I'll check if brands suggested are available. :)</p> <p>Thanks!</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4814/which-are-the-best-umbilical-cord-banks-and-why Natalya 2010-04-03T17:30:10Z 2010-04-22T21:45:26Z

<p>Which are the best Umbilical Cord Banks and why? (I live in New York)</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4087/is-it-true-that-babies-are-born-with-the-ability-to-swim-and-hold-their-breath-un YMCbuzz 2010-01-30T04:29:01Z 2010-04-20T19:41:56Z

<p>I've heard this time and time again, but is it a wives tale? </p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/1264/breast-feeding-vs-pumping-and-bottling-breast-milk dreamerisme 2009-10-17T03:17:24Z 2010-04-18T01:52:17Z

<p>I have done some reading about breast feeding and would like some advice from women who have tried it both ways. With my first daughter we could not get the latch right and I resorted to pumping during week 1. I was able to produce a decent amount and things went well for the 3-4 weeks I was able to give her breast milk. Due to medical reasons on her part I was unable to conitnue with my milk and we had to change her over to hyper calorie formula to get her to grow (she has heart disease). I have had some people tell me that you can't pump and feed for very long as your milk supply will dwindle. I never found pumping to be a hassle and would gladly do it again for my next baby if I had to. I would really like to get the latch right next time and be able to feed right from the breast but if I can't, does anyone know if you can successfully pump for 6 months to a year? Has anyone used both methods?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/1671/are-second-children-likely-to-walk-talk-and-learn-quicker Emi 2009-10-25T09:49:00Z 2010-04-17T02:47:17Z

<p>Some friends are about to have their second child and we were talking and reminiscing about our babies development stages recently, recalling how the stages could vary, when they first started crawling, walking and talking. Our daughters are the same age, and their daughter learnt to crawl earlier than ours but walked later. </p> <p>Now they wonder whether their second will develop quicker than their first. As a mother of one I don't think I am qualified to give an opinion, but I know I have heard that second children can develop skills quicker.</p> <p>Is it the case that second children can do some things quicker? Is it an ongoing thing? Does the first child <em>gain</em> or <em>benefit</em> from this too?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4396/how-long-after-birth-can-a-baby-be-taken-out-of-the-house-with-you Scott 2010-02-23T02:00:28Z 2010-02-25T23:36:20Z

<p>I know some people would never take a newborn out of the house for fear of them catching a cold, etc. If you're worried about such things, how long should you wait until it's "safe" to take them out?</p> <p>Or do you need to wait at all? What are the most up-to-date recommendations from "the experts"?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/2708/how-many-outfits-does-an-infant-really-need Matthew Jones 2009-11-19T22:48:48Z 2010-02-22T01:41:50Z

<p>Our son is just over a month old, but he's so big that he has nearly grown out of all the 0-3 month clothing given to us at our baby shower. My wife is concerned that the eleven (total; eight onesies and three full-body sleepers) three-to-six-month-old outfits are not enough clothes for him. </p> <p>Given that we live in a desert, so it does not get bone-chillingly cold (overnight lows in the 40's Fahrenheit, daytime highs in the 60s at the worst), how many outfits, and of what types, should he actually have? I must admit, I'd prefer not to have the associates at Babies R Us ring their mental cash registers whenever we walk through the door.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4226/guidelines-for-how-many-clothes-are-needed-for-a-newborn-baby Fisherman 2010-02-08T13:19:58Z 2010-02-08T17:14:09Z

<p>My wife is 3 months pregnant, and we're starting to prepare for the big day :-)</p> <p>How many clothes do you need to have ready for a newborn baby? And what kind of clothes do you need? Seperate shirts and pants, or one-piece-clothing?</p> <p>I wanted to create a new tag for this, but I can't since I'm a newbie :-) (also active on Stackoverflow where I can create all the tags I want :p)</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4161/is-there-any-down-side-to-using-wind-drops nickhiggs 2010-02-03T19:53:45Z 2010-02-08T10:08:05Z

<p>My 3 week old often has problems getting wind up, so I've been considering using a remedy like Infacol wind drops. I've seen a lot of people on the internet saying how wonderful they are, but is there any downside to using them?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4109/tips-on-washing-baby-clothes johnsibly 2010-01-31T14:51:37Z 2010-02-07T22:50:59Z

<p>Hi,</p> <p>My wife is due to have our first child in 6 weeks and our neighbour has kindly given us a lot of their old newborn and 1-3 month baby clothes.</p> <p>We're keen to rewash them all before use.</p> <p>Does anyone have any recommendations on washing baby clothes for a newborn? E.g. should biological or non-bio powder be used, should they be washed above a certain temperature, and should we include fabric softener?</p> <p>Also should brand new baby clothes be washed before use as well?</p> <p>Thanks in advance! :o)</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4187/at-what-age-does-a-newborn-become-an-infant Matthew Jones 2010-02-05T04:27:15Z 2010-02-05T13:18:00Z

<p>I need somebody to settle a dispute between my wife and I. She says our three-month-old son is still a newborn, while I say he is an infant. So, at what age does a newborn become an infant.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3940/why-does-it-feel-like-my-moby-wrap-is-too-short altoitis 2010-01-21T21:14:41Z 2010-01-29T20:45:26Z

<p>I'm a dad trying to get the hang of the Moby wrap. I've watched videos and read the instructions, but still can't help feeling like I have to wear my daughter up around my throat just to have enough length in the thing to tie it off. </p> <p>I'm not a very big guy (5'11", 170 lbs), and I don't have a chest to speak of, so I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any ideas?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4033/backwards-newborn-sleep-cycle nickhiggs 2010-01-26T15:30:12Z 2010-01-27T18:32:24Z

<p>My one week old daughter is far more active at night than in the daytime. During the day she'll sleep for hours and usually has to be woken for feeds, but at night she rarely sleeps for more than an hour at a time.</p> <p>Does anyone have any tips for reversing this antisocial sleep pattern?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3930/how-do-fathers-cope-during-those-first-few-weeks-and-months Emi 2010-01-21T18:09:09Z 2010-01-22T01:22:32Z

<p>The focus is mostly on "<em>Mother and Baby</em>", but also in the picture (in my opinion) are the "<em>silent heroes</em>", the dads, so to speak. I am sure the whole process is just as emotionally and physically demanding for them. How have you gentlemen handled those first few months?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3831/tips-for-the-first-few-weeks-after-birth Rich Seller 2010-01-17T21:49:28Z 2010-01-21T15:30:45Z

<p>We are expecting our first child in early May. We've just started to get our act together and start nest building, and we have started talking about what we should do when the little one arrives.</p> <p>I'd like to know what people would recommend to make the transition easier, or at least less of a shock. For example would you recommend a doula? Would you prepare meals ahead of time and freeze them?</p> <p>All pearls of wisdom gratefully received.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/1684/whats-the-best-stroller-for-a-newborn pedromr 2009-10-25T22:21:23Z 2010-01-17T22:15:58Z

<p>Everyone seems to think Bugaboos are the best thing since sliced bread. I've seen the Mothercare Spin, however, and it seems quite impressive.</p> <p>What's the best stroller for a newborn?</p> <p>We'll need one that:</p> <ol> <li>Affords facing the parent or forwards;</li> <li>Is relatively easy to fold, preferably with a single hand;</li> <li>Hopefully will last for a while.</li> </ol> <p>Price is not our main concern.</p> <p>Thanks in advance!</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/1316/childbirth-when-should-the-umbilical-cord-be-cut-or-clamped KPW 2009-10-18T06:14:23Z 2010-01-15T18:55:50Z

<p>I've heard (and read) that waiting a minute or two for the pulsations to stop decreases chances of anemia in a newborn. My sister had her baby just two days ago but despite requests that they NOT clamp/cut the cord right after birth, they did it anyway.</p> <p>They then had to "slap" the baby's feet to get her to breath as she turned "purple". Everything turned out fine but it seems to me that leaving that cord flowing just a little longer might have prevented this.</p> <p>I'd like to know what other <strong>parents</strong> out there have experienced? What can you say about the pros and cons of delaying clamping or cutting?</p> <p>Note: I am familiar with the <a href="http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/297/11/1241?maxtoshow=&amp;HITS=10&amp;hits=10&amp;RESULTFORMAT=&amp;searchid=1&amp;FIRSTINDEX=2720&amp;resourcetype=HWFIG" rel="nofollow">medical studies</a>, etc. I'm not looking for a medical study answer or a doctor's advice. I'm looking for answers from actual parents who have decided one way or another and why.</p> <p>UPDATE:</p> <p>Our doctor was absolutely fantastic! When one of the nurses moved in to clamp off the cord our DOCTOR stopped her and said, "They want it to stop pulsing first." I could have EASILY missed it. Like Scott said... your perception changes... there is SO much going on at that very moment.</p> <p>In any case... the cord stopped pulsating after (I'm guessing) 3-4 min and then the doctor asked if I wanted to cut it. I did. :-)</p> <p>She's a beautiful little girl, had great color, etc. Based on our personal experience and what I've read... I would highly recommend doing this with your baby. At the end of the day we decided to do this based on the following logic:</p> <p>"Several medical studies show it is beneficial. The doctor WILL tell you if there is a medical reason why they need to cut it right away. By waiting for 2-3 minutes you are potentially giving your son/daughter a small advantage in life. Why wouldn't you?"</p> <p>We are very happy that we did.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/2869/do-newborns-have-nightmares Matthew Jones 2009-11-25T15:01:26Z 2009-12-24T18:45:05Z

<p>Our son was sleeping comfortably in his swing while we were making dinner, when suddenly he started screaming for no apparent reason. He did not need to be changed and was not hungry. My wife wondered if he'd had a nightmare.</p> <p>Now I pose this question to you all: do newborns have nightmares?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3018/what-was-the-best-thing-you-bought-for-your-baby codeinthehole.com 2009-12-02T22:14:54Z 2009-12-13T18:26:30Z

<p>We were recommended miracle blankets (<a href="http://www.miracleblanket.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.miracleblanket.com/</a>) for swaddling and they have worked a charm. What was the best thing you bought for your new baby?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3060/is-it-better-to-lay-a-baby-on-their-back-or-stomach Kristina 2009-12-03T21:43:01Z 2009-12-08T15:06:43Z

<p>Should newborn babies, sleep on stomach, or backside?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/2810/is-it-okay-for-an-infant-to-sleep-on-his-stomach-as-long-as-he-is-supervised Matthew Jones 2009-11-24T02:13:10Z 2009-12-04T19:23:02Z

<p>Our pediatrician says that if our baby sleeps better on his stomach, it is ok for him to do so as long as either me or my wife is watching him. Has anyone else received this advice, and is it ok to do this?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/2840/travelling-with-a-newborn-by-plane Matthew Jones 2009-11-24T15:40:22Z 2009-11-26T03:18:21Z

<p>As an alternative to <a href="http://moms4mom.com/questions/2839/travelling-with-a-newborn-long-car-trip" rel="nofollow">this question</a>, my wife and I are also looking at flying from Phoenix, AZ, USA to Wichita, KS, USA to visit my extended family (my wife is lucky; her entire extended family lives in Arizona.) I have two questions:</p> <ol> <li>Only one carrier flies direct Phoenix-to-Wichita, and it is more expensive (about 60% more expensive) than going through Denver or Dallas. Is it worth it to pay the money to fly direct?</li> <li>More generally, what are some tips we can do to keep our baby happy over the approximately two-and-a-half hours flight? Also, is there anything we should know about flying with a newborn that would not otherwise be obvious?</li> </ol>