most recent 30 from http://moms4mom.com 2010-07-31T21:53:51Z http://moms4mom.com/feeds/user/696 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://moms4mom.com/questions/5392/what-are-good-ways-to-store-whole-milk-while-camping/5421#5421 Fun2Dream 2010-07-02T01:29:32Z 2010-07-02T01:29:32Z

<p>Horizon brand (in the US, anyway) sells shelf-stable milk in little pouches with a straw (so theoretically you can drink straight from the pouch - like a juice box). I would go that route, I think. Even if your son can't/won't drink out of a straw, you could put it in whatever he usually takes his milk in.</p> <p>ETA: I'm not sure they have whole as an option. I just saw online that Whole Foods has a brand called "Organic Valley" and they have shelf-stable whole milk.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5214/i-need-your-help-with-this-baby-wrap/5220#5220 Fun2Dream 2010-05-24T14:26:56Z 2010-05-24T14:26:56Z

<p>This product looks a lot like the Moby Wrap, whose website has excellent tutorials on how to wrap. Check the link <a href="http://www.mobywrap.com/t-instructions.aspx" rel="nofollow">here</a> to see them. Congrats on your wrap - we loved ours as well, and once baby outgrew it, I searched for other types of carriers and found www.thebabywearer.com which is a great resource for learning about carriers of all types (including the wrap you currently have), how to use them, where to buy them, etc. </p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/5034/whats-the-best-way-to-hold-a-newborn/5089#5089 Fun2Dream 2010-05-07T00:55:15Z 2010-05-07T00:55:15Z

<p>I found that the best way to hold my newborn was in a baby carrier, particularly a wrap, such as the <a href="http://www.mobywrap.com/" rel="nofollow">Moby</a> wrap. Since they (generally) like to be held a lot as newborns, safe carriers allow you the closeness, but also enable you to do things other than JUST hold the baby. If you're interested in learning more about safe baby carriers, check out www.thebabywearer.com</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4839/the-present-that-you-received-that-meant-youre-an-adult/4844#4844 Fun2Dream 2010-04-07T03:11:33Z 2010-04-07T03:11:33Z

<p>I don't remember my 18th birthday, but for my 21st, my parents bought me a pair of pearl earrings and 21 red roses. I'm guessing your son might not like either of these, but a nice watch or other piece of significant jewelry could be a "welcome to adulthood" gift.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3470/how-long-until-your-baby-child-outgrew-dairy-sensitivities Fun2Dream 2010-01-01T19:10:11Z 2010-04-05T01:22:25Z

<p>Our 5 month old daughter appears to have dairy sensitivities - when I eat dairy, her dirty diapers become mucousy. Eliminating dairy has eliminated the problem. It seems like a mild case of a dairy sensitivity. How long until she will likely outgrow this? Also, am I doing any harm to her by eating dairy occasionally? She doesn't get fussy or anything when I eat it - she just has the messy diapers.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4675/which-stroller-to-take-on-vacation/4680#4680 Fun2Dream 2010-03-19T23:20:49Z 2010-03-19T23:20:49Z

<p>Do you have a baby carrier? We used an <a href="http://www.ergobabycarriers.com/babycarriers/item/BC5S/" rel="nofollow">Ergo</a> for a while, and now have an <a href="http://sweet-pickles.com/index.php?option=com_ixxocart&amp;Itemid=2&amp;p=product&amp;id=194&amp;parent=15" rel="nofollow">Olives and Applesauce</a> and an <a href="http://www.heavenlyhold.com/item_134/Action-Baby-Carrier--Olive.htm" rel="nofollow">Action Baby Carrier</a>. We just went on a 10 day trip and didn't pack a stroller at all for our 7 month old. </p> <p>If it were me in this case, I would take the umbrella stroller if you must bring one.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4537/how-warm-should-babys-environment-be/4539#4539 Fun2Dream 2010-03-07T02:21:33Z 2010-03-07T02:21:33Z

<p>We asked this same question at one of our first pediatrician visits. The doctor reminded us that different cultures tend to keep their homes at different temperatures. We were told that letting a baby get too warm is more of a concern than letting her get too cold. The reasoning being that a warm baby is more at risk for SIDS. The advice she gave was that the baby's hands should be slightly cool, neither cold nor warm. For us, that meant keeping our house in the upper 60 and lower 70 degree Fahrenheit range, and keeping baby in one-piece pajamas with feet while in our house (even though she was born in August). We tried to keep the house comfortable for us, and adjusted her clothing as necessary to keep her comfortable also. </p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4483/does-sleep-beget-sleep Fun2Dream 2010-03-01T23:13:08Z 2010-03-02T17:30:52Z

<p>It seems that all the books I read on sleep including Dr. Sears' <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0316107719" rel="nofollow">Sleep Book</a> and the <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0071381392" rel="nofollow">No Cry Sleep Solution</a> suggest that "sleep begets sleep" meaning good naps = good night time sleep. For us, it seems the opposite is true. If our 7 month old daughter sleeps 2-3 hours in the morning for her first nap and has 2 more hour-long naps, she has a rough night. If she has 3 1-hour naps, she has a much better night.</p> <p>Are there any studies showing either of these to be true? What have been your experiences?</p> <p>And, if good night-time sleep is our goal, should I wake our daughter after an hour or 90 minutes during her first nap?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4446/ovulation-menstruation-and-breastfeeding/4462#4462 Fun2Dream 2010-02-28T02:34:09Z 2010-02-28T02:34:09Z

<p>Adam gave an excellent answer! I wanted to add that menstruation is the discarding of the uterine lining, not just the egg.</p> <p>Another useful resource regarding breastfeeding and menstruation is <a href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/fertility.html" rel="nofollow">Kelly Mom</a>, though that particular link is regarding fertility moreso than menstruation.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4396/how-long-after-birth-can-a-baby-be-taken-out-of-the-house-with-you/4398#4398 Fun2Dream 2010-02-23T03:53:04Z 2010-02-23T03:53:04Z

<p>For me personally, it depends on the time of year (and whether there's a flu pandemic going on or not...). If my baby were born in winter, I would be more hesitant and wait a couple of weeks until going out. If I went out at all, I would definitely wear the baby in a wrap to keep strangers at bay.</p> <p>I'm less worried about summer babies catching colds, etc. I'd be more willing to take them out earlier. Still, I would (and did) wear my baby at that stage as often as possible to keep strangers away as much as possible - no need to "fuel the fire" so to speak!</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4369/what-are-some-good-beach-activities-for-kids-7-to-12/4380#4380 Fun2Dream 2010-02-22T02:49:52Z 2010-02-22T02:49:52Z

<p>We like to play board games at the beach. Last time we went, someone brought a Wii and we played Rock Band all together, which was fun, but not ideal for beach time. Though, not bad for a rainy afternoon ;)</p> <p>We also like to cook while we're at the beach, so getting the kids involved with helping prepare a meal or a dessert might be fun.</p> <p>If your beach allows it, a bonfire and roasting hot dogs and/or marshmallows, telling stories around the fire, and if anyone is musically inclined, singing songs and playing instruments (like a guitar, for instance) is always fun too.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4371/how-do-you-install-car-seat-correctly-to-not-move-more-than-an-inch/4379#4379 Fun2Dream 2010-02-22T02:44:40Z 2010-02-22T02:44:40Z

<p>You say that you put your weight on the seat. Although I've never installed a convertible seat, for our infant seat, I have to actually sit on the seat (i.e. put ALL of my weight on it).</p> <p>Also, I'm sure you're not running into this problem since you've installed other seats in this car (presumably), but when I rented a car once, I tried to use the LATCH and wound up trying to connect the carseat LATCH system to some other bars in the seat that weren't actually the LATCH anchors. So, my advice here is to make sure you're attaching to the right anchors.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4375/feeding-schedule-for-2-month-old/4378#4378 Fun2Dream 2010-02-22T02:34:32Z 2010-02-22T02:34:32Z

<p>I breastfeed, so it may be different, but my practice has always been offer the baby a chance to eat when she seems hungry - if she eats, she is. If she doesn't, she isn't. <a href="http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition%5Ffit/nutrition/feed13m.html#" rel="nofollow">This</a> article says that a 2 month old formula-fed baby will eat 4-5 oz per feeding.</p> <p>It also says this about spitting up:</p> <blockquote> <p>Spitting up a small amount — less than 1 ounce (30 ml) — shouldn't be a concern as long as it happens within an hour of feeding and doesn't bother the baby.</p> </blockquote> <p>Also, www.babycenter.com says "The peak age for spitting up is 4 months." which says to me that it isn't uncommon for a two month old to spit up more than a one month old, and a three month old more than a two month old, etc. I'm not sure if that's what they meant exactly, but that's my interpretation. You can read the full article <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0%5Fwhy-babies-spit-up%5F1765.bc" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4342/how-can-my-wife-increase-her-milk-supply/4359#4359 Fun2Dream 2010-02-20T04:12:52Z 2010-02-20T04:12:52Z

<p>This seems like an obvious answer, but make sure that any time the baby is sucking/wants to suck, you're placing him/her on the breast. Also, offer the breast more frequently than just when the baby is obviously hungry. It may feel like your wife is breastfeeding CONSTANTLY, but it can do wonders for supply issues. </p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4293/healthy-alternative-to-ketchup/4294#4294 Fun2Dream 2010-02-14T00:56:54Z 2010-02-14T00:56:54Z

<p>I haven't, but I know it is possible to buy ketchup without high fructose corn syrup. I think you can get it at Whole Foods and maybe Trader Joe's.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4283/do-i-need-to-wash-baby-clothes-immediately-after-a-blowout/4290#4290 Fun2Dream 2010-02-13T16:53:40Z 2010-02-13T16:53:40Z

<p>We don't. We use cloth diapers so any soiled clothing goes into the diaper pail and is washed with the diapers. However, we have had some staining that has not come out, so if it's a really nice outfit or if it's not just "play clothes" then I would probably go ahead and run a load of laundry.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4241/what-can-you-teach-a-6-month-old Fun2Dream 2010-02-08T22:46:26Z 2010-02-10T02:05:56Z

<p>Our daughter is learning and growing every day, as all babies do. I want to know if there's anything I can work on teaching her at this age. We are showing her baby signs for "milk", "mommy", "daddy", and "dog" (we have 2). Aside from sign language, what else can I work with her on at this age?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4229/when-to-use-utensils/4240#4240 Fun2Dream 2010-02-08T20:53:37Z 2010-02-08T20:53:37Z

<p>We give our 6 month old a spoon and she is able to put it into her mouth herself. We "load" it for her, and hand it to her, and she either puts it in her mouth or doesn't - whatever she chooses. So, in my opinion, you can start giving them a spoon with food on it as soon as you start giving them solids.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4199/what-are-some-good-parenting-blogs/4203#4203 Fun2Dream 2010-02-07T01:57:22Z 2010-02-07T02:35:14Z

<p>I love <a href="http://babyrabies.com/" rel="nofollow">babyrabies.com</a></p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4072/what-information-and-sources-can-i-use-to-my-advantage-when-finding-child-care-th/4078#4078 Fun2Dream 2010-01-29T23:15:51Z 2010-01-30T02:14:43Z

<p>I would take an example diaper (probably an All-in-One or Pocket style) in to the facility and show them how easy they are. Also take along a wetbag to show them how they are contained until you pick them up at the end of the day. Often after seeing how similar the diapers are to disposables, daycares will change their tune and be willing to try it out. </p> <p>I just found <a href="http://www.thetranquilparent.com/detail/green-daycare-get-a-daycare-facility-to-work-with-you-on-cloth-diapering/" rel="nofollow">this article</a> that has some tips for talking with providers about the issue.</p> <p>Good luck!</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4059/is-whining-at-5-months-old-a-stage-or-the-start-of-a-difficult-personality/4079#4079 Fun2Dream 2010-01-29T23:18:21Z 2010-01-29T23:18:21Z

<p>I don't know whether it's a phase or not, but I would try wearing him in a sling or wrap when he's especially clingy. It will allow him the closeness he desires, but will also enable you to get things done that you would normally do when he plays independently.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4028/things-that-can-be-recycled-safely/4034#4034 Fun2Dream 2010-01-26T15:36:32Z 2010-01-26T15:36:32Z

<p>There's almost nothing that I wouldn't reuse for a second child or pass down to a friend, consignment store, or Goodwill store. I suppose used disposable diapers/wipes shouldn't be ;) but otherwise, the list is endless:</p> <ul> <li>Blankets</li> <li>Shoes</li> <li>Clothing</li> <li>Safe toys (See an answer <a href="http://moms4mom.com/questions/4020/what-baby-things-shouldnt-be-second-hand" rel="nofollow">here</a> for a working definition)</li> <li>High chairs</li> <li><a href="http://www.albeebaby.com/graco-playards.html?gclid=CJuf8-Cvwp8CFdA65Qod1WMN3Q" rel="nofollow">Pack n Plays</a></li> <li>Bottles (not the nipples, but the actual bottle is fine, as long as it's BPA free and not cracked, etc).</li> <li>Diaper bags</li> <li>Baby Swings/bouncer seats/<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-EV1000-Exersaucer-Mega-Circus/dp/B000BKTEYC" rel="nofollow">exersaucers</a>/etc</li> <li>Baby gates</li> <li>Carriers/slings (not car seats - the kind you wear)</li> <li>Bassinets </li> </ul> <p>You get the idea! We found a lot of our baby items second-hand either through www.craigslist.org or by borrowing from friends or shopping consignment stores. It's a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint as well.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4020/what-baby-things-shouldnt-be-second-hand/4025#4025 Fun2Dream 2010-01-25T22:41:22Z 2010-01-25T22:41:22Z

<p>Many breastpumps (like the <a href="http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/breast-pumps/354/pump-in-style-advanced-the-metro-bag-2008" rel="nofollow">Medela Pump in Style</a>) should not be used by more than one user, due to milk contaminating the unit. Some (like the <a href="http://www.amedababy.com/ameda-purely-yours.php" rel="nofollow">Ameda Purely Yours</a>), do not have the same issue with milk contamination. If you do buy a used pump, be sure to buy new accessories, especially the parts that come in contact with you or the milk, for sanitary purposes. Also, beware of used pump motors wearing out after use. <a href="http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/pumps.shtml" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is an article talking about used breast pumps.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4015/how-do-you-react-when-baby-topples-over Fun2Dream 2010-01-25T16:03:37Z 2010-01-25T19:17:25Z

<p>Our almost 6 month old daughter has recently started sitting up. She's pretty good at it, but sometimes, she reaches for something a little beyond her reach and bumps her head on the floor. What is the best way to react? Here are the ideas I've heard:</p> <ul> <li>Nurse her </li> <li>Cheer to make it seem less bad</li> <li>Soothe her - cuddle, say "it's alright", etc.</li> </ul> <p>Have you tried any of these or other responses? How do they work? Is it a case-by-case basis?</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3985/your-first-childs-due-date-compared-to-delivery-date/3990#3990 Fun2Dream 2010-01-23T23:23:26Z 2010-01-23T23:23:26Z

<p>Our first and only (so far) came about 2 weeks early. I'm Type 1 diabetic which means doctors typically won't "let" you go beyond your due date, so I was worried the whole time about needing an induction. Luckily she came on her own, and we were able to birth entirely without intervention, minus a <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What%5Fis%5Fa%5Fhep-lock" rel="nofollow">heplock</a>.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3959/what-is-the-safest-location-for-the-rear-facing-car-seat/3979#3979 Fun2Dream 2010-01-23T03:53:30Z 2010-01-23T03:53:30Z

<p>It definitely depends on your car. Be sure to check the owner's manual. We could not keep a car seat secure in the 2-door coupe we recently traded in because the seatbelt would come loose. It was much safer to keep our daughter behind the passenger seat since we could get a secure install using the LATCH system. Our new car (Mazda5) does not have rear middle seats, so we also use the outboard position in it.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3960/what-is-your-grossest-parenting-story/3977#3977 Fun2Dream 2010-01-23T03:48:50Z 2010-01-23T03:48:50Z

<p>Not my kids, but a funny story. My twin (girl) cousins were about 4 years old or so and taking a bath (unattended). When their mom came back in, she found the entire bathroom COVERED in shaving cream. They were sliding around in it having a big time. The pictures are priceless. It's not really 'gross' per se, but definitely messy!</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3921/first-aid-kits/3972#3972 Fun2Dream 2010-01-22T18:43:08Z 2010-01-22T18:43:08Z

<p>I haven't used it myself yet, but we intend to have <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnica#Homeopathy" rel="nofollow">Arnica</a> in our first aid kit. It is a homeopathic remedy good for bumps and bruises, and my other mommy friends swear by it.</p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3934/repurposing-baby-items/3971#3971 Fun2Dream 2010-01-22T18:40:47Z 2010-01-22T18:40:47Z

<p>We have a baby food maker that is essentially just a small food processor. We have yet to use it for baby food but have used it as a food processor for our dinners. It works great and it was a gift! </p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/3518/baby-led-weaning/3519#3519 Fun2Dream 2010-01-05T15:43:34Z 2010-01-20T02:50:12Z

<p>We have not yet tried this, but plan to start. We have read some good information on the following websites:</p> <p><a href="http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/babyledweaning.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/babyledweaning.htm</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.borstvoeding.com/voedselintroductie/blw/engels.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.borstvoeding.com/voedselintroductie/blw/engels.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://helloalliebaby.blogspot.com/2009/08/baby-led-weaning-experience-thus-far.html" rel="nofollow">http://helloalliebaby.blogspot.com/2009/08/baby-led-weaning-experience-thus-far.html</a></p> <p>Here is one more article I just found that is quite useful: <a href="http://www.rapleyweaning.com/assets/blw_guidelines.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.rapleyweaning.com/assets/blw_guidelines.pdf</a> from here: <a href="http://www.rapleyweaning.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.rapleyweaning.com</a></p> <p>We intend to start with avocado and go from there. </p>

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4741/unusual-routine-for-a-newborn/4746#4746 Fun2Dream 2010-03-26T17:49:00Z 2010-03-26T17:49:00Z

Yes! I agree - baby carriers are lifesavers!

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4675/which-stroller-to-take-on-vacation/4680#4680 Fun2Dream 2010-03-22T19:05:28Z 2010-03-22T19:05:28Z

I think that depends on the quality of carrier. If you have a good quality carrier, it shouldn't hurt your back, and especially if you use it in a couple of different carries (front carry sometimes and back carry sometimes, for instance). I rarely get backaches from wearing my baby - and we even went hiking in the Smokey Mountains on our recent trip. No back problems whatsoever :)

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4580/good-websites-for-finding-baby-names/4584#4584 Fun2Dream 2010-03-10T16:56:41Z 2010-03-10T16:56:41Z

+1 I was just adding nymbler and babynamewizard when I saw your reply!

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4371/how-do-you-install-car-seat-correctly-to-not-move-more-than-an-inch/4389#4389 Fun2Dream 2010-02-23T02:02:31Z 2010-02-23T02:02:31Z

This is also possible in the US. There are seat inspection stations, at least in my state, in every county. They are done either through the Fire Department or Police Station, depending on the county. Babies R Us also has seat inspections about once a month at many locations. I think it's a great idea to have an inspector install the seat for you!

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4375/feeding-schedule-for-2-month-old/4378#4378 Fun2Dream 2010-02-22T15:49:58Z 2010-02-22T15:49:58Z

Thanks @brandstaetter for the clarification :)

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4369/what-are-some-good-beach-activities-for-kids-7-to-12/4370#4370 Fun2Dream 2010-02-22T02:47:29Z 2010-02-22T02:47:29Z

+1 - nice ideas!

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4371/how-do-you-install-car-seat-correctly-to-not-move-more-than-an-inch/4374#4374 Fun2Dream 2010-02-22T02:42:51Z 2010-02-22T02:42:51Z

+1 we have to recline the seats a bit to get the infant seat in too.

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4342/how-can-my-wife-increase-her-milk-supply/4353#4353 Fun2Dream 2010-02-20T04:11:17Z 2010-02-20T04:11:17Z

+1 for questioning the reason for suspecting milk supply issues, as well as for talking to a professional.

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4336/when-can-my-baby-face-forward-in-the-car-seat/4339#4339 Fun2Dream 2010-02-19T02:39:04Z 2010-02-19T02:39:04Z

+1 - good answer! I would add that the requirements are MINIMUMS and it has been proven that keeping your child rear facing is the absolute safest for the child, as long as all of the components (including the child) are installed correctly.

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4301/any-tips-for-successfully-putting-a-child-in-the-crib-after-falling-asleep-on-you/4303#4303 Fun2Dream 2010-02-15T02:03:17Z 2010-02-15T02:03:17Z

+1 - Great answer! We also use Sears' technique and it works wonderfully most of the time. :)

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4301/any-tips-for-successfully-putting-a-child-in-the-crib-after-falling-asleep-on-you Fun2Dream 2010-02-15T02:02:15Z 2010-02-15T02:02:15Z

How old is your son?

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4270/what-can-a-nursing-mom-take-for-a-cold/4277#4277 Fun2Dream 2010-02-12T16:34:24Z 2010-02-12T16:34:24Z

+1 for natural remedies over drugs. I've recovered about 50% faster since I've stopped taking cold medicines for the past 2-3 colds I've had, than I did when I was taking Tylenol Cold religiously.

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4272/nursing-with-stomach-flu/4274#4274 Fun2Dream 2010-02-12T16:31:42Z 2010-02-12T16:31:42Z

+1 I agree 100%!!

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4241/what-can-you-teach-a-6-month-old/4243#4243 Fun2Dream 2010-02-09T23:06:12Z 2010-02-09T23:06:12Z

Oh, good reminder. We have been doing that also, and it seems to be going pretty well :)

http://moms4mom.com/questions/4187/at-what-age-does-a-newborn-become-an-infant/4189#4189 Fun2Dream 2010-02-05T15:48:18Z 2010-02-05T15:48:18Z

I've always heard that the newborn phase is the &quot;fourth trimester&quot;, making the phase 3 months long.