6
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10answers
193 views
How long after birth can a baby be taken out of the house with you?
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 "saf …
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votes
12answers
238 views
Tips for the first few weeks after birth
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 litt …
6
votes
7answers
136 views
Tips on washing baby clothes?
Hi,
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.
We're keen to rewash them all b …
6
votes
2answers
112 views
At what age does a newborn become an infant?
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 a …
5
votes
3answers
118 views
Guidelines for how many clothes are needed for a newborn baby?
My wife is 3 months pregnant, and we're starting to prepare for the big day :-)
How many clothes do you need to have ready for a newborn baby? And what kind of clothes do you need …
8
votes
3answers
108 views
Is it true that babies are born with the ability to swim and hold their breath underwater?
I've heard this time and time again, but is it a wives tale?
4
votes
4answers
108 views
Backwards newborn sleep cycle
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 sleep …
2
votes
4answers
75 views
Is there any down side to using wind drops?
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 th …
9
votes
3answers
79 views
How do fathers cope during those first few weeks and months?
The focus is mostly on "Mother and Baby", but also in the picture (in my opinion) are the "silent heroes", the dads, so to speak. I am sure the whole process is just as emotionall …
6
votes
5answers
228 views
How many outfits does an infant really need?
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 ( …
3
votes
9answers
131 views
What liquid soap should we use to bathe a newborn?
When our baby comes, what type of soap should we use to bathe him?
We're living in the UK right now, but I'll check if brands suggested are available. :)
Thanks!
9
votes
12answers
639 views
Childbirth: When Should the Umbilical Cord Be Cut or Clamped?
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 reques …
5
votes
2answers
66 views
Why does it feel like my Moby wrap is too short?
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 j …
6
votes
11answers
163 views
What dogs are appropriate for a newborn?
We want to get a dog, but are expecting our first bundle of joy for early April.
What kind of dogs are appropriate for a newborn?
We live in a house outside London with a small b …
6
votes
6answers
360 views
Do newborns have nightmares?
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 hun …