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2 week old baby is not interested in eating
My 2 week old baby girl is not nursing well. At each nursing, she eats 1 to 1.5 ounces in about 50 to 60 minutes. She often falls asleep immediately afterwards. If we let her, she will sleep for 3+ ...
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4answers
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How long should a 3 year old be sent to his room?
Our son is almost 3 years old and he's been getting worse about talking back and not obeying our directions (such as "put on your shoes" or "pick up your toys"). We're thinking about implementing ...
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2answers
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neighbour's Marijuana effects on infant
I live in a flat. The flat next door (we share 2 walls) has an old man who smokes 5-6 times a day. Sometimes alone, sometimes with 2-3 friends (guessing never been inside but see people come in)
I ...
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3answers
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Preschooler can't sing, but sings anyway - loudly!
My 3½ year old has never had any sense of music, rhythm, notes, or anything resembling the musical arts. (Motor skills is where he truly excels; he's a sports person, not a musician.)
Recently, he ...
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2answers
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At what age can we expect a baby to be carried in a back pack baby carrier?
We don't intend to purchase a stroller. We intend to purchase a back pack baby carrier. At what minimum age is it considered safe to put the baby in the back pack?
I think just born babies can not be ...
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5answers
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Can my 18 months old boy learn from watching movies?
Everyday, my 18 months old boy is always asking to watch a movie by coming to my laptop and requesting to watch movie by talking with his baby talk style. I have a good serial cartoon movies for him. ...
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2answers
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How do you prepare a toddler to sleep in a strange place (a hotel room)?
We're preparing for our first overnight vacation since my son has outgrown a crib.
He's been in a "big boy bed" for several months now, and still is very proud of this fact (and very proud of his bed ...
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6answers
298 views
How soon until I can take my newborn to take a walk outside?
I understand that newborn's immune system is still weak and crowds/strangers are to be avoided. Knowing this, how soon can I take my newborn outside, for example to take ~1 hours walk in a non-crowded ...
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3answers
371 views
When to pull loose teeth
My 5 year old is starting to have some teeth become loose. Specifically her lower two front teeth. I just noticed today that one of them is really loose. However, I don't know how loose it should be ...
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3answers
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Party games for the 4-th birthday
We are organizing a big party for our 4-year old daughter. We rented a room, and expect 20-30 kids (most similar age) and the party is from 2pm to 5pm. What is the best way to manage the party (in ...
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1answer
100 views
Making isolation not feel like a punishment
My six year-old son is very extroverted, and prefers to play with someone. My three year-old daughter is strong-willed but introverted, and prefers to play on her own. When they play together, my ...
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1answer
98 views
Painting around baby?
I was going to do some indoor painting today and I was wondering if it is ok for me to throw my 1 year old daughter into her backpack while I do it. I would open all of the doors/windows in the room ...
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1answer
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Learning to propel oneself in a swing
At what age do children generally learn to propel themselves in a swing? Is this something that they generally figure out on their own, or do parents/older siblings teach the skill? How do you teach ...
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1answer
127 views
How to change a one track mind?
My daughter is eight years old, but due to her cerebral palsy, she has the approximate mentality of a three year-old. She also has an extreme need for routine. Most of the time that isn't an issue ...
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4answers
286 views
OK for parent to cry in front of kids?
Sometimes a parent may be feeling sad (for whatever reason) and needs to cry.
Is it harmful, or could it even be good, to cry sometimes in front of your children? What does research say?
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3answers
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newborn / 1mo : funny milk smell in the head?
My newborn girl has a funny smell in the top of her head: it's like milk or strawberry yogurt. Very soft, very light, I have to come really close to feel it. But it's something I notice...
She takes ...
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8answers
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Pros and cons of C section (Cesarean) delivery?
Are prenatal classes worth it?
+1 for mentioning the unexpected information about the c-section. No one wants to have a c-section with their first baby, but I know so many women who wound up ...
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1answer
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Which kinds of exercises should be done during pregnancy which would increase the blood, food, and the amniotic acids flow to the uterus?
That's the question.
What are the kinds of exercises that should be done during pregnancy which would increase the blood, food, and the amniotic acids flow to the uterus?
What should be the duration ...
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4answers
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Pre-teen always sneaking junk food
My daughter is nine, and over the last few months has been frequently stealing sweets from the kitchen (fridge, pantry, or deep freezer) to eat them in her room at night. There are a variety of ...
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1answer
277 views
What stories for children have strong female role models?
I notice that just about all young children's stories (fairy tales, etc) depict women in a subordinate role. This hit me while reading Cinderella: her ultimate goal in life is to be the prettiest so ...
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0answers
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How to teach a 3-year-old baby to not be afraid of bathing? [duplicate]
Our 3-year-old girl is extremely afraid of bathing! We ask her why, but she just says "I just afraid". We tried putting toys in the water; she plays with them and the water but does not allow us to ...
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2answers
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At what month of pregnancy should the DHA intake be started?
My doctor has said that since the WHO's website doesn't mention that DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid) intake is compulsory, she won't be talking about it.
I am referring to the ...
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3answers
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How often should the cloth diaper be changed and how to know when it is the time to change the diapers?
Infant will be on his bed, so how will I know that it is the time to change his diaper?
Do I have to wait for his crying?
Do I have to check every 15 minutes whether his diaper is wet or not?
These ...
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7answers
186 views
How and when do I teach my son to use chopsticks?
Even though I live in the U.S., I find using a fork inefficient and clumsy. I'd like to teach my son how to use chopsticks as an alternative.
What is the best way to do this without interfering with ...
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3answers
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What should be the ideal sleeping posture in the third trimester of pregnancy?
I have observed that in the seventh month when I lay down on the floor and turn right side (for a while), the baby starts kicking. Then when I turn on my back, the kickings decrease noticeably. Have ...
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2answers
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What kind of clothes does a new born need to wear in summers?
The daytime temperature here is 45 degree Celsius in summers.
We have a ceiling fan. We also have covered our window panes with Aluminum foil to reduce the impact of heat.
So, what kind of (and how ...
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1answer
46 views
What qualities should be looked in cloth diapers?
What kind of cloth should be preferred?
What should be the thickness of the cloth?
What should be the shape and size of the cloth?
Do we have to use a polythene cover on the outer side of the diaper ...
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1answer
134 views
Does a baby cry inside the womb?
Considering Music for gestation - what should baby be hearing while in the womb? that babies can hear sounds inside the womb, I also expect myself to hear the baby crying or making sounds inside the ...
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1answer
100 views
Should an infant be washed with turmeric powder?
My in laws have a custom of washing the infant with Turmeric powder rather than any soap.
Should an infant be washed with turmeric powder? Any side effects?
How long duration can this be prolonged?
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2answers
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What to do with unwanted personalized gifts?
We are so fortunate that many people have given us presents for our newborn.
Some of the gifts we really enjoy. Others, not so much. We generally give away the gifts that we don't want (for whatever ...
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4answers
341 views
At what age can a child be left alone in a parked car?
I have heard that in some areas it is illegal to leave a child unattended in a car, even for an instant, and possibly even if you are within direct sight of the care. It seems that the laws for this ...
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2answers
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My 8 year old daughter was taught by her classmates how to use the middle finger. How do I get her to stop this behavior?
Two of my daughter's 8 year old class mates taught my daughter how to use the middle finger. My daughter is now obsessed and wont stop. We don't use this at home and find it offensive. However she ...
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2answers
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Strategies to reduce computer game interest
We have a moderately strict rule about electronics time at the house -- as long as their homework, chores, or other responsibilities are finished, each kid gets to play a computer or video game for an ...
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5answers
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What is a good age to start taking your kids to the cinema?
What age can you expect a child to happily sit through a movie at the theatre and do you have tips to make this a good experience for both children and parents (e.g. which movie to pick, what to do if ...
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1answer
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2 Year old son like hitting , bitting and fighting [duplicate]
My son is two years old now. Somehow he likes fighting. His mornings start with hitting and biting. I know for him it's a game and he enjoys it. Also, sometimes he becomes angry and throws whatever is ...
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My wife want a 4th baby, but I don't
My wife wants a 4th baby, but I don't.
We have been talking about it for the last few days (talking strongly).
I have raised points such as:
We will get less time to spend with our current kids.
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3answers
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What qualities should be looked in a bedding for an infant to prevent the crib deaths?
That's the question.
What qualities should be looked in a bedding for an infant to prevent the crib deaths?
Does sealing the bedding with a strong polythene sheet provide any benefits or risks?
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2answers
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How should I schedule the sleep and feeding pattern of my infant so that he gets enough feed when I am at home?
I am a working person.
After my child is 3 months old, I will continue to go to my job from morning 7:00 till evening 18:00.
I will be coming home at around 14:00 to breastfeed for about half an ...
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1answer
119 views
Why does my baby moan every 3-5min during sleeping?
My baby girl is 2 weeks old. She starts making squeaks, moans, yawns during sleeping every 3-5min. She did that as well before, but not as often as these two days. She also gets more difficult to ...
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1answer
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Should we teach rules of multiple board games at once
I've been playing with my 5yo and teaching her how to play board games (chess, chechers, go, etc) and card games.
To make the study consistent we play 30 minutes every day. But I was wondering - ...
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1answer
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How does a 3-year-old learn to wear glasses?
My 3½ year old son has been diagnosed with a mild eye defect, so he is getting corrective glasses (with non-shattering plastic lenses, obviously). As I've never worn glasses myself, nor my wife at ...
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2answers
185 views
Should you secretly drill your children?
A lot of situations we teach our children about come up all the time. They get plenty of practice looking both ways before crossing the street, for example. However, there are some situations that ...
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2answers
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Have studies shown whether toys that feature guns or other weapons prominently promote violent behavior?
Note: I am looking for referenced answers only! Answers citing one or more peer reviewed studies, or, better yet, a meta analysis of several such studies, would be ideal. Answers that reference ...
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1answer
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15 mo old son becomes very fussy every evening when I come home from work
I'm a working mom of 15 month old baby. We are lucky to have our grandmas to help us babysit our child while me and my husband are at work.
Recently we had a grandma's swap, one grandmother left for 2 ...
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Punishment for stealing?
I'm in a situation where I'm really not sure what the best course of action is. Today I promised my younger sister that I would give her $100 if she worked up to running 3 miles. As proud as I was ...
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1answer
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How to teach a child to “tell” when she needs to go to the toilet?
My cousin's daughter is now 3.5 years old. She still uses diapers all the time and does not tell ever that she needs to go to the toilet.
So, I wish to know how to teach a child from the beginning ...
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Why does my mother expect me to behave like others and herself?
I am 30 years old married.
My mother (50 years old) keeps on telling me that *"Your cousin didn’t have problems with that then why are you having problems with the same thing/situation!"*
*"I ...
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2answers
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Does the baby in the womb get effected by the mental state of the mother?
Yesterday for some reason I was quite depressed and frightened at night. For the first time I felt the baby kicking all night in my womb (6th month).
Well, that can be a coincidence.
Anyways, ...
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4answers
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How to punish “unpunishable” 3y old
My son is 3,5y old. Genrally he's a good boy. But whenever he can be very annoying at some time and just refuses to listen.
For example he will take my cell phone and when we ask to give it back, it ...
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1answer
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When to tell a child he didn't really win
My five year-old son has started this phase of turning everything into a contest. Partially this a result of our encouragement. We will sometimes "race" him when he is dragging his feet and slowing ...
