ladies please help me get some rest with my 6th month old baby boy?

ambernjera

he got his shots but hes never ran a fever with any of them and then when he got his 6 month shots he started running a fever, i gave him tylenol 2 hours ago he doesnt feel warm to me and i dont wanna check his temp. bc hes asleep, i cant get any rest im scared his fever will go up while im asleep help please
he doesnt feel like he has a fever and it was only 99.6 last time i checked it before he went to sleep

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Well if you gave him tylenol 2 hours ago, you can't give him another dose for another 2 hours anyway. Go to bed and set an alarm of some sort for 2-3 hours and check on him then. If he feels really warm, wake him up and give him another dose. It is really rare for a baby to have a super high fever because of his shots. They usually run a low grade temp like you've described. I don't think his temp is going to spike to a dangerous level . If he does get super sick during the night he will most likely cry and wake you up (I assume you have a baby monitor). He really just needs to get some sleep and let his body fight off the vaccine so they he builds up his immunity to those diseases like he is supposed to. He may even sleep longer than he usually does because that is what his body needs right now.

My son just got his 12 month shots yesterday and has had a low grade temp off and on all day today. He has been miserable and doesn't want to eat or drink, but it's helpful to remember that this will pass and he will be feeling better in a day or two. I made him mac & cheese (his favorite) and gave him juice even though he doesn't get it very often at our house just so he would have something on his stomach. I'm just going to let him sleep it off. It really isn't anything to worry about. Getting sick from the vaccine is so much milder than getting sick with any of those diseases. He'll be just fine. Get some rest. Good Luck!

better WiFi on my 13 year old mac?!?

littlest t

Hi,
I just bought a new Samsung laptop and just for kicks, tried to pick up wifi signals in my building/area. My slow, crabby old Pismo MAC (13yrs old) can pretty much pick up a solid signal from every household from here to Japan...but this brand spanking new 1T Samsung can barely (1 bar, some times 2) pick up the signal from our neighbours next door! Plus, in the menu of available signals, the old mac lists about 30... the flashy new laptop, only 4!
We're getting our new wireless set up tomorrow and frankly I'm worried that this snappy new Samsung may be a write-off, quality-wise. I paid through the teeth for it, so I don't get it.
Could it just have a bad airport/wireless card? Should I exchange it?
Are there differences between laptop brands and the quality of their wireless/software in general?
Any suggestions?
I'd happily keep using the Mac except for the fact that it's only got a non-upgradeable 18GB of space and it's getting sloowww. Also can't really afford a brand new Mac :/

Thanks very much
Thanks, Dan. Well I am not surprised that newer laptops have crappier software - at the rate at which each company pumps out their different notebooks, I can't imagine the workmanship is all that great.
Maybe I will just spring for a new MAC - grrr.

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Many newer tablets and laptops have crappy wireless reception.

If you are getting a new wireless router try to centrally locate it up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.

If you still have a weak wireless signal,there are solutions.

Devices such as wireless extenders can expand your wireless range if need be. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06

The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances. Some models include 4 Ethernet ports in addition to the wireless radio.

Good Luck...

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Baby Monitor Question..Please Answer!?

Bri Ana

My daughter is 4 months old and shares a room with us. We are fixing up the attick so we can hang out up there. I would like to be able to see her and here her on my cell phone. I have the samsung vibrant..The video baby monitors are so expensive and i dont have the money to buy one. I was wondering if there was a way to set up a wireless web cam and make it so i can see it on my phone and there wont be any delays. Please help me out.
Thank you!

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Not unless your service provider has 4G...

When playing a pc game, my monitor looses signal?

Bobesko B

When I start to play a game, after like 10 or 20 minutes I loose monitor signal. I have Vista ultimate, quad core 9400, GF 9800 gtx+, 4 gigs of Ram. My monitor is Samsung t240HD. I have newest drivers installed from Nvidia web page and also my GPU is not overheating it has about 65 celsius while playing newest games.

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Try adjusting your CPU probably there. With things like that its impossible for those babies to be disrupted while playing. Try adjusting your CPU-Monitor connection wires. Its probably there

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Question about contractions not showing up on monitor during labor?

Annette

Hey, when I had my first child, my contractions weren't showing up on the monitor! The doctor told me they were 'inverted contractions'. Anyone ever have a similar experience? I'm wondering because I'm prego now, 13 weeks, and just wondering if I'll have the same prob when I go into labor this time. :)

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i was placed on a monitor and told the pains i was gettin every 5 mins were not "real" beacuse they were not being picked up and sent home, thankfully i was having a home birth when i got home i called the midwife she came and gave me an internal and i was over 5cms dlialted!! and had baby about 4hrs later

my next baby i refused to be monitored and made them do an internal
maybe you could explain to them what had happened with last baby and see if they will do the same for you

Baby moving a ton during labor?

Katharine

I'm guessing I'm not even close to labor yet, but my question is will the baby still move? I don't remember with my first if he did or not. This one is still crazy active - more than usual even. I'm 39 weeks 5 days, having horrible back pain, some stomach cramping, pounding headache, can't sleep at all...hoping labor will come soon

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Poor thing, I just went through all of this a few weeks ago and I feel your pain. I had my lil girl 5 weeks ago and she did move while in early labor. I was induced so I was hooked up 2 the monitors and could hear her move on the heartbeat monitor. Once I was in active labor I was in too much pain to even realize if she was moving or not.

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What is the problem with my toshiba satellite and what are my options?

Heber

I have an older Toshiba Satellite running Vista, I think its like an '07 laptop (if I remember correctly). I want to look through all my pictures and transfer them onto my new HP Windows 8 laptop. I run into the issue that my lap top's monitor will not cut on, however the laptop itself is on (due to the fact that the power light is lit and you can hear the fan working, and the cd tray retracts when I push the button). Now, I have tried to connect the Toshiba to my tv through s video and vga, it didn't work. And now I tried my vga to my HP (I haven't tried usb from computer to computer). Here's the thing, I connect my iphone with the charging cable to my HP and it began to charge, however when I did the same on my Toshiba it would not charge. I am now beginning to think it is a deeper problem than just the monitor. I need to know if my monitor is not working for the same reason my ports are not working, what may have caused this issue, and finally what are my options? I cannot lose these picture because they are of my 3 year old daughter's baby pics and these are the only ones I have.

Also, this laptop has spent about a year turned off collecting dust, even when it is off for a day the battery is completely out of juice so I have to charge it every time I want to attempt to turn it on. I want to know my options from cheapest to more expensive; further, acquiring the pictures so that I can have them on my new computer and printing them is the only thing i care about, getting music and docs that I have is not important but would be nice to have.

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Turn your Toshiba laptop over ad remove the Hard Drive from the compartment.
It will probably be IDE type so you can get a caddy for it and then connect that HD to your new laptop and copy your data over to your new system.
Once our done getting all your files then FORMAT the "old" HD this will then give you an external storage device that you can use to keep your important files on if you want.

Why is my wifi internet so slow? (Tricky issue) need professional!?

The Empire

This is your ordinary problem so please read everything before commenting.

Background: I bought a new router because my previous router was outdated. The new router is called Netgear N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. It worked great at first and I was able to get the 20gb that I pay my internet provider for. (time warner) Around 11 days later it suddenly dropped in speed. It went down to 1.75 download speed after several speed test it kept going from 1.1 - 1.6.
I thought the issue was with Time Warner so I called them and had them come to my home. The guy did some test and said the modem is working fine (at first I was told my modem was offline) later on he told me the only thing he could think of is that someone in our apartment complex bought something new and that was interfering with our wifi.

I went and returned the router and got another one that was the same brand. (just to rule out a malfunctioning router.) So I ran the speed test and at first it was still 1.1gb I ran it once more and it was 6.30. So obviously I'm still am not getting even half of what I pay for.
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Now some information that may help:

Yes I have a wireless phone that is connected to the modem BUT for 10-11 days it was working perfect with the phone in the same room. So I'm pretty sure it's not the phone.

Typically we have 3 computers connected to the internet, an xbox 360, and an iphone 5. I'm also pretty sure the amount of things connected is not a problem because for those 10-11 days I was still getting 17 - 20+gb,

I have a 2011 alien ware laptop and a old dell laptop and they both get crappy connection. So we can rule out it being a computers fault.

I also asked at best buy if there was anything I could buy that would help protect my router form interference and they said no.

Yes I have a password on my wifi.

Yes I have gone through every channel in my wifi I think it goes from 1 - 11. STILL extremely slow!

I think I covered everything. I asked several people/professionals and they seemed to be stumped. If you can please help me.

I really appreciate anyone who took the time to read through this and especially those who are able to help.
@Leonard From what I understand a better or more expensive router shouldn't matter because it would just give it a wider signal and be able to connect to more computers.

Plus the issue isn't my router or modem. Like I said several days ago my router was giving me 20gb and more than enough range.
@Dan when I connect to the modem I get 20gb and I can't move the router or modem any closer. And like I said before I shouldn't need to move it closer or change routers because it was working for over a week perfectly.

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Best guess, poor WiFi connection.

To properly measure speed, you really need to use a Ethernet connection.

Disconnect the wireless router and connect a laptop or PC directly to the modem via Ethernet.

Reboot the PC or laptop so the modem can assign it a IP address. You should have Internet access.

Now go here http://speedtest.net and test your connection speed. If the speed is not what you are paying for then call Time Warner and complain.

Now, reconnect the router. The router port labeled "WAN" or "Internet" should connect to the modem via a standard Ethernet patch cable.

Repeat the test above after connecting your PC or laptop via Ethernet to one of the router's LAN ports.

If the speed via a Ethernet connection to the router was good, try a wireless connection.

Remember, your Internet bandwidth is shared among all of the users of your home network via your router. So any bandwidth others are using will be deducted from the total WAN (Internet) bandwidth that is available to you.

That being said,

For stationary devices I recommend Ethernet connections, however this is impractical for devices such as tablets, iPods, cell phones, etc.

Wireless signals are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.

All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The WLAN connection may start at 150 Mbps and end up at less than 10 Mbps or drop entirely.

Just because a particular wireless router model works good at one location does not guarantee that it will have similar performance in a different location due to variances in the factors listed above.

You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.

You can also move your WiFi device closer to the wireless router to get a stronger WiFi signal.

If you still have a weak wireless signal you can either get a wireless extender or a wireless adapter with better range for your WiFi device.

Wireless adapters come in many types and sizes, you may want a high power USB model with external antennas. http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=high%20power%20wireless%20adapter&linkCode=ur2&qid=1374458138&rh=n%3A13983791%2Ck%3Ahigh%20power%20wireless%20adapter%2Cp_72%3A2661618011&rnid=2941120011&tag=excharge-20

Devices such as wireless extenders can expand your wireless range. The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances.

Here are the two most popular highly rated models on Amazon.

Securifi Almond - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087NZ31S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0087NZ31S&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20

Netgear Universal WN3000RP - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20

For serious gaming or video streaming your best bet is a direct Ethernet connection. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.

If it is not feasible to run Ethernet cable your next best option is to use powerline network adapters. I wrote a review here: http://isp1.us/reviews/netgear-xavb2101-powerline-adapter/

You plug one in by your router and one in the room where you need access and connect them to the devices with standard Ethernet patch cables. The network signals are transmitted over your existing home electrical wiring which will not be affected by wireless interference. There is still overhead in the connection but it is much more stable than WiFi.

Good Luck...

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what is this old movie?

peytonh

okay so i watched this movie a long time ago and cant remember every detail, but this is what i can remember:

So this wife hires someone to kill i think the nanny who she believes is having an affair with her husband. But the killers end up going to the worng house, her house. Unfortunatly her son is home alone sleeping.

And that is all i can really remember.I might be able to answer some questions and hopefully remember alittle more.

Thanks
the movie is scary and suspensful, not comedy.
yes, thank you inquisitive! thats it!

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Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear

What's the name of this movie?

Rocker Grr

Ok, my Grandma told me about this movie so I don't know much but any help is appreciated!

So, it's a Lifetime movie and it starts out as these parents going to some meeting and leaving their 3 children home alone. One's a teenager, who's on the phone, a 4 year old, and a newborn. And while the parents were gone the 4 year old put something ( i think a pot holder) over the newborn's face which ended up suffocating the baby. When the parents came home, they found out what happened and didn't want the police to find out so they wrapped baby up in a blanket and left the baby in the field. The police found the baby and questioned the family. The parets said the baby was abducted. The police found some blonde hair on the blanket which turned out to be the hair of the father's mistress. The day they brought home the baby, or around the time they did, the father brought her to come see the baby which is when the hair got on the blanket. The wife found out about the affair and the husband said he loves her, but loves his family more. The wife felt she had nothing else to lose so she took the blame for the baby's death, and when she was leaving court she turned to a policewoman and said "I guess you think my family is a total mess" (or something like that) and she said "I've seen worse". I think the police found out what really happened to the baby. That's all that I remember from what my Grandma told me. Thanks for the help!

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Could it be this movie?: Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/baby-monitor-sound-of-fear

Or Murder on the 13th Floor? http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/murder-on-the-13th-floor

These are the two Lifetime movies I found that sound like what you're talking about.

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Long distance baby shower-help!?

jodiluca76

We are giving a shower for my daughter when she visits us in PA. at Thanksgiving. She lives in California. Any ideas how to save on shipping things or how to go about this? We thought of gift cards, but it doesn't sound like fun opening gift cards and seems a little cold. Thank you.

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UPS Ground is not that expensive to ship. Just make sure the guests know that diapers would, maybe, not be the best gift to give at this baby shower because of shipping. If people DO buy you diapers....you can return them to Walmart and get a gift certificate (even without a receipt) and then she can take THAT back to California and re-buy the diapers out there.

Small items can easily be placed in a suitcase for when she flies back....outfits and monitors and sheets and blankets and such. If she doesn't have room, give her another suitcase and pay for the extra baggage charge of that suitcase!

The BIG BIG things can be purchased with gift cards. If your guests are aware of the dilemma with bigger items they will go with smaller ones.

Like I said, though, UPS Ground is really reasonable with shipping. I use them for my business and it takes FIVE business days to ship California to PA (Monday to Monday). A 14 Square Box weighing around 15 pounds costs about $17.00 to ship. Not that bad.

Hope that helped! Have a great shower!

(By the way....a cute diaper cake for the shower can be disassembled and the ingredients taken back on the flight with momma or shipped back to California with the other gifts. PLUG PLUG....)

Cheap Baby Monitors?!?

A Military

I have an extremly small duplex that I share with me and my little girl..I need a cheap baby monitor..doesnt need to reach a long distance just need it for when I am showering and I am also trying to wean her from my bed to her crib in her room before my husband comes back from Korea!! How much and where can i find it at!?! Thank you in advance!!!

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I also had the Safety !st baby monitor from Wal-Mart. Also can't remember how much it was either. Here I'll look it up :)
$16.54 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=893599
But I moved to a really small place and found that I didn't need it any more. But it worked great and was cheap.

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If I decide I don't want my baby out of my sight while in the hospital, will my wishes be honored?

Baby boy #

My partner and I have both agreed that once he's born we want him with us at all times and if he needs to be taken for any shots/procedures than one of us wants to be there with him. Do most hospitals normally allow this and what have your experiences with such request been like?

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Our hospital allowed this and they were WONDERFUL! We could go anywhere that they took the baby and we also had matching bracelets. The baby, myself,and my husband had the bracelets and they had a matching number on them. Before we left the nurse even had to check and make sure our numbers matched even though our baby had been with us the whole time. If our baby was in the hallway we had to have it in a hospital bassinet so they knew it was a patient. Our nurses also had a daily password that they told you if they came to take the baby for anything such as baths, monitoring, or shots. The labor and delivery unit at our hospital was amazing and we had a wonderful experience. I don't think that any hospital could deny you being able to go where your baby goes, but if this is something you feel strongly about go and visit the labor and delivery unit prior to giving birth. They will give you all of their information up front there. I hope you have as good of an experience as we did.

What could a NICU do to make the babies sibling feel special too?

Heather

I'm looking to help our NICU put some things together to help siblings feel special and involved with the baby. The period of time that the baby is in the NICU is stressful for the entire family, and at times it's the siblings that get left out or don't get to participate with the baby and it can be traumatic for them. I would like to know what ideas you have for simple gifts, resources, or activities that could be provided to the siblings of NICU babies.

I do have a few ideas such as video taping the baby so the older sibling can watch them at home, or having live streaming of the baby to a family room at the hospital.

The children can design and color their own greeting cards which can then be sold by the hospital and the proceeds would go back to the NICU.

Setting up childcare with volunteers for parents (background check) who live an hour or longer away from the hospital.

I'd like to give them a special gift also, so what are some ideas for inexpensive gifts?

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Do you work in the NICU?

Some NICUs have sibling classes or sibling nights. We did this for a while- ours was led by a child life specialist, but some are led by a nurse or a social worker. Our pediatric unit is next door to our NICU, so the CLS would take the siblings to the pediatric playroom (evenings, playroom closed to peds patients) and do a support group of sorts. We have NICU-sized baby dolls they could see, everything would be explained to them (the EKG monitors, IVs, etc.) by showing them on the doll. We also had a book that was read (I can't remember the name of it now) and coloring sheets. The kids would do an art project, typically making a picture frame. The nurses would take pictures of the babies and those pictures would go into the frames.

Some hospitals are now using Skype so that the siblings can come into the hospital, to a different room apart from the NICU, and see the baby.

Childcare is a nice thought, but it is hard to depend on volunteers. You'll also need a space for this childcare to take place. I know that would be an issue in my hospital, as there's no extra space. You'll need a room big enough for the kids to move around, somewhere not terribly far from the NICU. If you can work it out, that's fantastic, and a great idea. I'd make sure that there are special activities. Keep in mind that this may also be traumatic for young kids who don't do well with strangers, so it should be done gently with lots of warm up time with the parent still there.

As far as gifts, what's your budget? You can get by with a sticker for younger kids. We don't really have money for more than that, but the frame was also something they could take home. Ideally, every child would be given a copy of the children's book about a NICU sibling, but that would be really, really expensive. You could do little trinket type things from Oriental Trading (bracelets, pencils, little animals, etc. in a treasure chest), but watch for choking hazards.

Now, on the other side of things, I can speak as a former NICU sibling. Back then, we were actually allowed to visit. I was six, and my sister was five when our little sister was born. We were really confused as to why she couldn't come home like other new babies. Explanations are key. Visiting helped. I think Skype-type situations would be best now, so that the sibs can see the baby and get an idea about what exactly the NICU is. I don't know any NICU now that will let sibs under 12 visit, but live video is the next best thing.

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Best Ty Beanie Baby pricing guide?

Robin Hip

I'm looking for the most recent and comprehensive book with a ty beanie baby pricing guide. (Retired and Current please). It would be used for buying and selling.

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Hi,
TheTY books are htf now.I have about 300 of the older ty beenies and on rbay its really if someone wants that one thats what you will get.Tys are a tough sell. I remember people fighting over them and they didnt even get on the shelves.The minute the sales person came out they grabbed the bag and opened it up.Your best bet on findng a book is to check e-bay.I also found craigs list to be unreliable with sellers and its not monitored so you never know who will be showing up at your house or if you will get what you ordered at all.sorry I couldnt be of any help but If i do find a book I will contact you through here and copy it for you.best of luck! :)

What was your baby checklist?

Kayla

what items where useful and what was a waste of money ??
How long do newborns stay in newborn colthes!?
This is my frist baby and due date is nov 30th.
Thank u

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OMG - I am meaning to go to bed but I just HAD to respond bc my daughter was born on 11/30. Congrats first of all!!!

Heres my tips - dont buy ANY newborn (NB) sized clothes. They will last you a week, IF they ever fit. Go ahead and buy size 1 right from the get go. Same goes for diapers - size 1 will only last you a few weeks, so dont go nuts buying 8 boxes of em at Costco. Other clothing ideas - until baby is 6 mos old, dont even bother with "cute" - look only for comfortable. You will be terrified to put anything over babys head in the beginning to just make sure the necks are loose and stretchy. No buttons/snaps on the back of anything - baby wont like sleeping on them and baby sleeps on his/her back - always. You dont want anything that will irritate babys skin either (some fabrics will cause rashes) - just go with cotton, footed, long sleeve, zip up the front "rompers" as I call them.

Now as far as baby gear goes - Im an absolute expert. Honey, I was put on bedrest at 6 mos and did nothing but shop on line for 3mos. I bought so much crap you would not believe. Guess what, MOST of it I never used (roll eyes). Looking back, I could have a stroke over all the money I wasted. So that said, let me whip up a quick list of must haves and have nots:

Loved It
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A nice digital camera

Youll need something really warm to come home in - I had a really fluffy snowsuit and hat

Fisher price "Lamb Seat" - baby slept in this really plush bouncy chair, keeping her elevated - less spit up and bc she was strapped in, no rolling over/SIDS scare

Diaper Genie

Exersaucer

Swaddlers with the velcro (worth gold!!!)

Several cotton rompers - no need for anything else, not in the beginning. Itll be too cold for onsies and too difficult to dress baby in jeans and sweaters

Playtex even flow bottles with the large nipples (at 6mos I introduced some formula and these bottles felt like breasts to her so she went back and forth with no problem, plus they dont leak - LOTS of others leak and formula stinks and stains everything - yuck!

Didnt Need It
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Bumbo Seat
Walker (this was a gift, but heads up, these are now regarded as bad for baby)
Make ur own baby food gear
Pack N Play
Changing Station
Fancy bedding for the crib - they recommend you dont use the bumper anyhow and thats the cute part - may as well just buy a regular fitted sheet. Youre not allowed to toss a comforter in the crib with baby, so basically, all the bedding you buy - you cant use.
Dont get caught up in "cute" - EVERYTHING is cute when its small, but you dont need it all
I bought a monitor with a tv so I could watch baby sleep. Never used it, baby was always sleeping in a place I could see her.
Used the high chair only a few times - mostly fed baby on my lap and then before I knew it, she was sitting at the table. I recommend a booster seat that grows with baby - money and space saver!
Stuffed animals and toys - not yet
Special mat for tummy time

Now this is up to you - as far as traveling goes - there are convertible seats out there that you can use for a newborn (rear facing of course). This means you dont NEED to purchase one of thoes infant carriers that lock into the car and you dont need the matching stroller either. I bought the carrier and the travel system stroller. Baby outgrew it rather quickly, so I purchased a convertible (mines Recaro and I LOVE it!!!) that was appropriate for newborns all the way up to 7 years of age and I also bought an umbrella stroller (Maclaren - check them out, great brand!!) that is for newborns all the way up as well. If I knew then what I know now, I woulda saved myself 450 on the other two and never purchased them. You live and learn.

Congrats and Good Luck Momma!!! Hope this helps a bit

PS - Theres a book called "Girlfriends Guide to Baby Gear" and its REALLY good. See if you can get ur hands on a copy.

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Philips AVENT DECT Baby Monitor with Temperature and Humidity Sensors vs. Angelcare Deluxe Movement Monitor?

Ashley

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Nether. I'd go for the babysense one instead. You get 2 sensor pads, so you get a lot more use out of it.

what is the best baby monitor on the market? price vs functions?

i want to buy a baby monitor, but dont know which one to buy ... so many to choose from. Ive narrowed it down to the following: Sony NTM-910, Babycare Angel Sounds, and Philips SCD488.

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Consumer Reports Top Three

The First Years Crisp & Clear Plus 3813B

Evenflow Constant Care 3000

The First Years Safe & Sound 3808

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im having triplets!?

LovelyLaur

So, i figured out im having triplets, 2 girls and a boy.. what can i expect? any advice? im seriously (pleasantly) surprised, i was only expecting one! what is the likelihood of disorders and birth problems (ive heard there is a higher chance of those types of things with triplets).

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Congratulations to you! Three babies, you must be so excited!

I have never had triplets, nor have I known anyone who has. However, a friend of mine recently had twins and it was a special circumstance because the babies became so large...they were both 7lbs at birth! Neither of the babies suffered any major problems or complications...they were delivered at 36 weeks, and one needed help breathing, but only for a few minutes. It was my friend who was worse for wear during the pregnancy and birth! Towards the end she became so large that even walking was an issue. She developed anemia and the PUPPPS rash, which is partly why she was induced so early (we were all convinced that those babies would have stayed in there 40 weeks or longer if they'd allowed it). She also needed a cesarian birth, as the doctors determined it would probably be unsafe for her to deliver vaginally. She regained her health and strength shortly after her boys were born, however, and everyone is doing just fine.

Almost anytime a woman is pregnant with multiples she'll need to see both a regular OB and a high risk doctor. Simply carrying more than one fetus is a higher risk, both to the babies and the mother. The problems I described earlier that my friend had are some common ones among women carrying more than one baby. While the occurence of birth defects and disorders is higher in multiple births, it does not in any way mean that your triplets will have any such problems. Your doctors will monitor you and the babies extrememly carefully throughout your pregnancy and will address any issues immediately if they arise. It's common for multiple babies to be born earlier than singletons, but your doctors will certianly help prepare you and the triplets for that event.

So, other than that you should expect to be shopping for three layettes, three bassinets, three times the diapers....! So exciting, and I wish you the very best of luck with this big addition to your family!!

How can i conceive twins or triplet baby when will i meet my husband and how can i do it?

Blessing

How can i conceive twins or triplet baby ? when will i meet my husband and how can i do it or do i have to take any drug for it? prescribe for me

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1. Learn Fertility Awareness and how to monitor the female cycle to pinpoint the optimal time for intercourse. Having sex at the fertile time of the cycle is necessary to learn how to conceive twins (or even one baby).


2. Take folic acid daily. Folic acid is important for any healthy pregnancy, and it has also been shown to increase the likelihood of conceiving twins--an additional one woman out of 176 taking folic acid will bear twins, as compared to women not taking the supplement. If you want to have twins, start taking folic acid at least one month before conception.


3. Eat cassava root, a type of wild yam found in Africa. In a region in Africa where cassava is a staple of the local diet, women have the highest rate of twins found anywhere in the world. Many nutrition researches agree that eating this yam increases ovulation.


4. Drink milk and eat beef to increase the odds of having twins. According to Dr Gary Steinman, lead scientist in a medical study of twins, women who have a milk-based diet are more likely to conceive twins naturally than their vegan counterparts. It is thought that natural properties in milk may stimulate the ovaries, encouraging the production of multiple eggs for conception.


5. If you have an infant or toddler keep nursing it while you try to conceive twins naturally. According to one study, women who are still breastfeeding and yet fertile are slightly more likely to produce twins.


6. Gain a little weight. Women with slightly higher fat percentages and those who are a little overweight are more likely to have twins. Don't overdo it, however--your health is especially important during pregnancy.


7. Have a family history of FRATERNAL twins (IDENTICAL twins are completely RANDOM). This one is out of your control, but if the MOTHER has fraternal twins in her family, she is more likely to have twins of her own. You can quite possibly conceive twins (or improve your chances) without a family history, but it helps.


8. Maximize your intake of whole foods to optimize your nutrition and increase your chances of carrying twins to term.


9. Eat a healthy diet as you try to conceive twins and become pregnant. Your body needs to have a good supply of nutrients to conceive and nourish two babies.


10. Have several babies and try to conceive twins in your late 30's or early 40's. Women who already have had children and are slightly older are more likely to have twins.


Warning: Multiple carry more risks than singletons. Be sure you are in top physical condition before trying to conceive twins, and discuss the implications with your midwife or OB-GYN.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Which video baby monitor is better, the Motorola MBP41 or the MBP43-2?

Garebot900

I am going to buy a video baby monitor for my newborn son and the two I have narrowed it down to are the Motorola MBP41 and the MBP43-2. Other than the obvious inclusion of the second camera, I have not really seen any significant difference in the product minus the slightly larger screen. The MBP41 is $149 at Babies-R-Us and the MBP43-2 is $239. I think the second camera and bigger screen would be a great addition, especially if we decide to have another kid any time soon, but I don't know if the price difference is really worth dropping $100 extra bucks. Share your opinions now!

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The MBP41 - the MBP43-2 is great if you have two young babies, but you don't and by the time your next child is born, your eldest will probably be out of a crib and not in need of a baby monitor.

Baby monitor for ipad?

N

I am looking for a baby monitor camera to use on my ipad. The one I have now uses a monitor screen but my house is too big and it is now out of range. I want a monitor to use with wifi so I can see my baby on my ipad. I would like one with the same features as my current one. One that pans, and I can talk back to the baby when shes crying. I've found one so far, (Motorola Blink1 Wi-Fi Video Camera for Remote Viewing with iPhone and Android Smartphones and Tablets ) but looking for other options and personal feedback. Thanks!

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I have Foscam ip camera at home and still using it after a year. Initial setup wasn't easy, but when you're done with setup it works properly. Here you can find more info on baby monitors / cameras : http://babyneedslist.com/health-and-safety-products-baby-monitors/

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Do you have or know of someone who has an infant with confirmed hypertension?

Tired_Of_S

My son is 3 months old with GERD w/ a recent Nissen Fundoplication and Gastric Button Placement, Dysphagia, Laryngomalacia, DGE, Enlarged Heart with chamber wall thickening, and Hypertension. Nephrologist said the kidney problem will surface later, but it hasn't shown up in the lab tests yet. He is on HBP medication, and it's controlled. Do you know of anyone who has had a baby born with hypertension? If so, what is there home routine like? Do they monitor on a regular basis or go only to routine doctor visits for checkups? Just curious

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Routine home monitoring may not be easy, given the difficulty of measuring blood pressure in infants.

Healthy pregnancy after stillborn?

shokoladni

i had a miscarriage at 24wks.
2nd pregnancy my baby died inside of me at 30wks-because of preeclampsia.did anyone experience same and went on to have a healthy pregnancy.i am very worried

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First off ~ I would like to say how sorry I am to hear of your precious losses. It is surely the most devastating situation to have to endure and there are no words to ease the pain. According to Dr. Jason Collins of The Pregnancy Institute in New Roads, LA, stillbirth mothers are 5 - 10 more likely to have a recurrent stillbirth ~ so you will be considered a high risk pregnancy (if you are not considered high risk ~ find a new healthcare team). My daughter in law was monitored during her second pregnancy from 28 weeks onward by Dr. Collins using daily home fetal heart rate monitoring in conjunction with their own OB. All went very well and our "rainbow" baby Jacks was born on June 14th, 2010 at 37 weeks as his lungs were not mature for birth at 36 weeks after an amniocentesis. He was born 2 weeks before his sister's first birthday. Although Dr. Collins is not monitoring at the present, there are companies which will work with your health care team and provide this service if you so desire.

I think how you are feeling is very normal. When our own doctors, the experts, cannot predict a stillbirth - how are we to? You will need to be very open and honest with your health care team and you may want to be followed by a Maternal Fetal Specialist or Perinatologist during your next pregnancy. Many women do have healthy pregnancies with the same losses as you have had. I would like to offer some guidelines for you to help based on the latest research. Please discuss these with your health care team and see if they can implemented into your health care plan for your next pegnancy.

Become your expected baby's guardian. Donât ever hesitate to call your health care team with any questions and concerns you may have or comments you don't understand. Your team is there to educate and inform you, thatâs their job! And always, trust your gut.

The latest research suggests you start to sleep on your left side!!! At 10 and 18 weeks, have your baby's estimated placental volume (EPV) measured, this will let you know how the placenta is functioning in relation to your baby (there is an app for your IPhone). At 20 weeks on the anatomy scan, make sure the baby's heart, umbilical cord and placenta are visualized for normal construction and placement; begin a daily journal of baby's moments at this time.

Insist on an additional ultrasound (an ultrasound is the only way your baby's umbilical cord and placenta can be seen) around 28 weeks to check the umbilical cord and placenta as I have mentioned above. If there is a problem, work with your health care team for a close monitoring solution such as ultrasounds, daily home fetal rate heart home monitoring, Biophysical Profiles (BPP) and Fetal Non Stress Tests (NST), etc. Begin kick counting now three times a day and remember a change in baby's movements such as speeding up or slowing down or changes in sleep-wake cycles could be the sign of a compromised baby. Don't ever hesitate to voice your questions and concerns to your healthcare team, and request additional testing and ultrasounds during this pregnancy.

Your baby may experience âhiccupsâ which will first be noticed as soft, regular, rhythmic movements in the same place. As your pregnancy progresses, they will feel stronger and will eventually feel like hiccups except in your abdomen!!! Your babyâs hiccups should decrease as your pregnancy advances. Many babies have hiccups and have no problems but according to Dr. Collins, past 30 weeks your baby should not have hiccups every day. If your baby has daily hiccups, hiccups lasting longer than 15 minutes, or hiccups occurring more than 3 â 4 times in 24 hours, your baby should be evaluated for umbilical cord issues.

Also, check out the websites for Group B Strep (GBS), CMV, Toxoplasmosis, etc. Most health care professionals don't mention these viral/bacterial infections to moms which may be asymptomatic. You can go to the March of Dimes or the CDC websites for some great info. Awareness, a proactive attitude and vigilance for the duration of your pregnancy will be both reassuring and empowering.

Getting to know your baby's movements is imperative. Empowering moms to ask simple questions and become their baby's guardian will help to ensure a happy, healthy and hearty delivery day for all. And I must say, rainbow babies ROCK!!! xo

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why is it bad to let baby sleep in infant car seat?

Dreamer

is it a higher SIDS risk? my baby always falls asleep in her infant car seat/carrier and when i get home im wondering can i leave her sleeping in it till seh wakes up? i heard its bad to let them sleep in it , but why?
i cant take her out and transfer to crib without waking her up and she starts crying

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It is bad because babies do not have good neck strength and risk having their heads fall forward cutting off their airways. A baby died as a result of this.

That being said, it is better have your child restrained when in the car in a car seat but you should not use it around the house unless you are carefully monitoring your child and even then you should take them out of their seat and not let them sleep in it for an extended period of time:

http://babyproducts.about.com/b/2009/02/06/babys-death-leads-to-warning-about-sleeping-in-car-seats.htm

When my twins were born they had to go through a "car-seat" test as they were low birth weight to make sure that their head would not fall forward leading to lack of oxygen. My daughter failed the first time and if she did not pass before being released from the hospital, they were going to require us to get a 'car-bed" instead of a car seat to take her home.

I think your baby dying in a car seat is a very small risk . . . but it can happen and it has happened in the past.

What kind of substrates can I use for a Savannah Monitor?

h_dragon66

I have had my savannah since he was a baby and it has been a few years. I have always used sand, but I want to change it to something else! I heard you can use Cypress Mulch.. Is that ok? Or what is a good substrate for them to burrow into? I use mulch for my snakes but I dont know if that would be ok for a monitor..

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I starred this in hopes that Varanid will come along and offer his .02 as I think he does have experience w/ cypress and monitors. A 50/50 mix of topsoil and playground sand works great!!

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Finding a good baby monitor?

Lindsey Ch

I am about to have a second baby and looking for a really great baby monitor. I would like a baby monitor (both audio and visual) that works really great in low light situations.

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Hi Lindsey,
Congratulations for your second baby. In our experience, the baby monitor equipment made by safety 1st is extremely reliable. You may consider to have Safety First High-Def Digital Video Monitor, where we think this is the right model for you. Before deciding to buy one, you can read the review here.
http://safetyfirstbabymonitor.com/safety-first-baby-monitor-review/

Quality of video baby monitors?

Baby Julie

did they work for you, I want to get one for my sister but I don't know if its worth the money. Thanks for your answers!

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I can't imagine that a video monitor is any improvement over a standard audio monitor. My cousin's GF has a Fisher-Price audio monitor and it works splendidly (they have a multilevel home). Picks up the baby's breathing so you can tell within moments that she is awake.

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