http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:49:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/images/bellybelly2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117426-frustrated-about-talking.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:58 GMT I'm getting very frustrated, and I know I need to be patient. My little man is not talking yet, and should be. Our community nurse has refured him to a speach therapist, but we haven't heard from them yet.
What is really getting to me is that he's not even trying. He doesn't mimic words, he makes absolutly no attemp at all. He points. He makes "MMmmmmm" or "AAhhhhh" noises. "OOoooooo" MUMumumummmmmmm" Dadadadaaaaaa" and that's it.
I think I'm just having a vent, but .... RRRRRRRRGH! I'M SO Frustrated!!! ]]> MagicSeahorse http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117426-frustrated-about-talking.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117419-amby-baby-hammock.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:08:04 GMT Hi all!
I am using a second-hand Amby hammock as a cot. It didn't come with any instructions, although the ebay seller kindly drew us a picture to show how to put it together.
We bought the hammock because we're staying with my parents for eight weeks, then heading back to Vietnam, so we wanted something portable and not too pricey.
The problem is Poppy keeps sliding down the hammock, ending up squashed into a semi-sitting position, with the hammock tilted into a chair. We put her in the middle of the hammock and I don't know how she manages to slide down. I'm too scared to put her any further towards the head end in case it tilts the other way and she slides head-first into the other end.
Does anyone else have this problem? Am I doing something wrong? The hammock doesn't tilt when she's not in it and it looks perfectly balanced when we do put her in it. Maybe Poppy has a unique downward bum shuffle that we haven't noticed. ]]> GoingtobebiginAsia http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117419-amby-baby-hammock.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117417-changes-poos.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:43 GMT DD is 18months and has until recently had nice little solid poo's (which are great for cloth nappies because they just fall off into the loo!). But in the past fortnight, her poo's have become very loose. The only change in her diet I can think of is she has started eating cheerio's (a pg craving of mine so she gets them for brekkie too!).

Is this change a normal thing? Or something to be concerned about?

TIA ]]> SammyRo http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117417-changes-poos.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117397-breastfeeding-baby-when-i-have-diahorrea-imodium-safe-she-sick.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:04 GMT I have some bug or other that gave me a fever (30 degrees) for about a day, with diahorrea that I thought was gone this morning but is now back with a vengeance. Yay (sorry: TMI really).

Anyway, so far DD seems to be fine, though she was really fussy all night a couple of nights ago, so maybe was feeling crook then. Except her temperature has been up a little, no more than 37.3 degrees (measured with a Braun ear thermometer), for the last 2 or 3 days. Normally her temp measures as less than 36.5, but I'm not really sure if this 37 or so is a fever or if it's normal, healthy, temp variation.

What I'm wondering is two things:

1. Would you take a baby to a doctor who had a temperature that seemed to be slightly up for a few days in a row? My inclination is not to, unless something else happens that makes me worry that she's sick/

2. Is it obvious when a BF baby gets some gastro bug? Her poos are runny anyway. Will I know if she's sick?

3. If I take some imodium will it be OK for her given that I'm breastfeeding. I don't know if it's safe, and it's hard for me to have a conversation about this in Spanish with a pharmacist (we're in Madrid and my Spanish isn't really that good).

Any ideas on any of these? ]]> tenar http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117397-breastfeeding-baby-when-i-have-diahorrea-imodium-safe-she-sick.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117357-my-7-5week-old-overstimulated.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:19:36 GMT Hi Just in the last week my 7.5 week old baby has decided to start a new behaviour and its seems to happen mostly when she has been around my parents and siblings (they are very loud and over the top -crazy) - normally my household is very quiet with just hubby, myself and baby so when my family come to visit the house is a nightmare - very noisy and people not giving the baby any space and constantly talking to her and making funny noises etc etc. DD is not used to this as we are generally a very quiet household.. SO once my family leave all is fine EXCEPT when it hits evening and the trouble begins - DD will start to make tired noises and little tired cry so i go to try to put her to sleep and all of the sudden she is completely alert and her little arms and legs go wild with kicking and moving (like she is trying to swim) and this continues for HOURS. Both times this week I would say on average she goes wild for 4-6hours with a mini feed inbetween (breastfeed) which is broken up by her coming of the breast and making tired cries. Nothing i do works with her arms and legs going crazy. I have tried swaddling (ends in tears) tried rocking and ssshhing, tried putting her down, tried giving her to hubby , tried the bath and she loves it except when i take her out she screams hysterically.. I really have no idea as to what i am supposed to do (first baby) its stressful as usually i am exhausted by the time she goes down and only to have to wake up to feed her an hour later etc etc. Any tips and does this sound like she is overstimulated ? My family just does NOT understand me when i tell them to back off and give the baby a break - my mother looks at me as if i am overprotective and then they all whinge when i wont let them hold her.. Really doing my head in but not sure what to do.... Hi

Just in the last week my 7.5 week old baby has decided to start a new behaviour and its seems to happen mostly when she has been around my parents and siblings (they are very loud and over the top -crazy) - normally my household is very quiet with just hubby, myself and baby so when my family come to visit the house is a nightmare - very noisy and people not giving the baby any space and constantly talking to her and making funny noises etc etc.

DD is not used to this as we are generally a very quiet household.. SO once my family leave all is fine EXCEPT when it hits evening and the trouble begins - DD will start to make tired noises and little tired cry so i go to try to put her to sleep and all of the sudden she is completely alert and her little arms and legs go wild with kicking and moving (like she is trying to swim) and this continues for HOURS. Both times this week I would say on average she goes wild for 4-6hours with a mini feed inbetween (breastfeed) which is broken up by her coming of the breast and making tired cries. Nothing i do works with her arms and legs going crazy. I have tried swaddling (ends in tears) tried rocking and ssshhing, tried putting her down, tried giving her to hubby , tried the bath and she loves it except when i take her out she screams hysterically..

I really have no idea as to what i am supposed to do (first baby) its stressful as usually i am exhausted by the time she goes down and only to have to wake up to feed her an hour later etc etc.

Any tips and does this sound like she is overstimulated ? My family just does NOT understand me when i tell them to back off and give the baby a break - my mother looks at me as if i am overprotective and then they all whinge when i wont let them hold her..

Really doing my head in but not sure what to do.... ]]> Dido http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117357-my-7-5week-old-overstimulated.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117344-do-you-think-cradle-cap.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:21:19 GMT My 2 year old dd has refused to have her hair put up for months and is very touchy when we go to put it up, so basically her hair has been down for all of the winter. I finally got to put it up a little while back...maybe 2 weeks ago and noticed that she has dry skin on the back of her neck, which has now moved to behind her ears and down the front of her neck. At the back of her neck at the hair line, there is flakey skin and also a patch at the crown of her head. Its hard to see because she has so much hair and its long too, past her shoulder blades. She started rubbing her head on the back of her shoulders iykwim and complaining that its itchy. Because she rarely lets us put her hair up I am contimplating cutting it to above shoulder length. So does it sound like cradle cap? She does get a bit of light eczema over her body but it doesnt look like that. She is also allergic to yeast, so could it be fungal I am wondering? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers Melissa My 2 year old dd has refused to have her hair put up for months and is very touchy when we go to put it up, so basically her hair has been down for all of the winter. I finally got to put it up a little while back...maybe 2 weeks ago and noticed that she has dry skin on the back of her neck, which has now moved to behind her ears and down the front of her neck. At the back of her neck at the hair line, there is flakey skin and also a patch at the crown of her head. Its hard to see because she has so much hair and its long too, past her shoulder blades. She started rubbing her head on the back of her shoulders iykwim and complaining that its itchy. Because she rarely lets us put her hair up I am contimplating cutting it to above shoulder length.

So does it sound like cradle cap? She does get a bit of light eczema over her body but it doesnt look like that. She is also allergic to yeast, so could it be fungal I am wondering? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers Melissa ]]> minimatron http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117344-do-you-think-cradle-cap.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117300-dropping-one-sleep.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:47 GMT Just recently my DS has only been having 2 small (30-40 min) sleeps a day. Before this he was having a 40 min - 1 hour sleep, and a 1.5 hour sleep a day.

He seems happy enough straight after he wakes up, but then it doesn't take long for him to start looking tired again.

He is able to stay awake for longer periods, so I guess I'm wondering if maybe I should try keeping him up longer in the hopes that he'll have a longer sleep that actually refreshes him properly.

When did you LO go down to one sleep a day? ]]> sterla http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117300-dropping-one-sleep.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117223-coping-issues-toddler-baby-strategies-needed-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:49:26 GMT Oh, where do I start!

I know most of you have been through this before but it is seriously doing my head in. :wall:

I am trying so so so hard to remain positive and talk positively and do fun things (without doing too much) BUT...............

DD is at that seriously defiant stage, trying me out, demanding attention all the time (usually negative attention), refusing to sit in her car seat, refusing to go to the toilet (currently TT), and decided about 2 weeks ago that an arvo sleep is for the weak!

DS is such a champ and I feel so sorry for him sometimes. I feel like I do everything with and for DD and he gets left out. Yesterday was the last straw. I turned into MY MOTHER!!!!! eeek.

I dont want to be the kind of mother that yells, but I'm sleep deprived, look after the kids all week (and often weekends too) without much assistance (DH seems to get all the fun roles), cook, clean, wash, pay bills, blah blah blah.

Sorry for the whinge..................

What Im really concerned with is getting caught in this frame of mind, and not being the positive mother I want to be.

If you can comment on how you cope / strategies you use, it would be most appreciated.

1......How do you stay positive?
2......What do you do when you're toddler doesnt sleep in the arvo - to keep them from sending you batty? Without the square eyed babysitter!
3......How do you encourage 'quiet time' and playing by self without constantly entertaining, redirecting?
4......What strategies do you use when your toddler won't do what you need them to? (I'm talking need, not want - like getting into a car seat to drive the car)
5......How do you help your toddler understand a routine change or change of plans?

How funny it is that 3 or 4 weeks ago I thought I had this parenting thing going well :shhh: I spoke to soon.

Thanks in advance. ]]> nellnell http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117223-coping-issues-toddler-baby-strategies-needed-please.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117186-made-me-laugh.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:50:47 GMT not sure if this is the right place to post this.... I have been trying to get my 15 month old DD to do a wee on the potty for months, to date not a single drop has gone in, although she says wee before actually doing one. Yesterday she yelled wee....ran to her BUMBO seat, sat down and proceded to do a big wee! I had to laugh...and praise her too! I guess it does look like a potty and its better than just weeing on the floor!! :doh: not sure if this is the right place to post this....

I have been trying to get my 15 month old DD to do a wee on the potty for months, to date not a single drop has gone in, although she says wee before actually doing one.

Yesterday she yelled wee....ran to her BUMBO seat, sat down and proceded to do a big wee! I had to laugh...and praise her too! I guess it does look like a potty and its better than just weeing on the floor!! :doh: ]]> beckoes http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117186-made-me-laugh.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117181-argh-fleas-now-i-am-terrified-i-did-wrong-thing.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:51:34 GMT We have a cat who has never had a problem with fleas - and this week I discovered that the bites I thought were from mosquitoes on my legs and my little baby's face were actually FLEA BITES! I was so upset. I wouldn't call it an infestation, but there are definitely enough that it is a problem. Not having dealt with this before, we decided to set off some flea bombs in the house, airing the rooms out before re-entering with out eight month old daughter, and cleaning down surfaces as much as we could. However, I've just been reading all about the potential carcinogenic effects of such products, links to childhood leukemia, etc, etc and I am now absolutely terrified that we've exposed our baby to these terribly harmful chemicals without really thinking through the repercussions of tackling the flea problem so aggressively. I feel so AWFUL! We decided not to set off any in our bedroom (where she sleeps), so sprayed a little bug spray around the place, then eucalyptus spray, and allowed the place to air out. But I just realised: the bug spray most likely permeated her cot mattress! Why didn't this occur to me before?!

To top it all off, I'm breastfeeding and now I am petrified that the ambient exposure I have had to the chemical will pass through my milk to her. What can I do? I know this is utterly rambling, but I won't be able to forgive myself if it turns out that she has been exposed. Which she might have been. For an infant, what sort of exposure might result in irreversible damage? Does anyone know? How long does it take for the chemical residue to dissipate once you have began the airing out process? Does it happen once the smell vanishes, or does it hang around afterwards? Should we have left our house for days? Help!! I feel like the world's most stupid mother. ]]> littleberlin http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117181-argh-fleas-now-i-am-terrified-i-did-wrong-thing.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117178-anyone-else-notice-how-much-diet-affects-your-childs-behaviour.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:10:38 GMT I feel like a bit of a fool asking this, as we all know sugar and toddlers do not go well together. However I'm amazed, DD can go from being placid, then has a sugary food (museli bar etc) and she's a huge hand full!! Tantrums left right & center. Her grandparents came for a late arvo visit today, with a stash of chocolate and goodies as usual :wall: Getting her to sleep tonight has been nothing short of a nightmare. I'm interested to hear of everyone elses experiences with toddlers and particular foods? ]]> MadsMum http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117178-anyone-else-notice-how-much-diet-affects-your-childs-behaviour.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117174-how-do-you-do.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:34:20 GMT dd is 8 months old now and im still washing her hair first, by clutching her in one arm like a football position and using our bathroom sink to wash her hair first( like for newborns-how the nurses taught us to wash hair first then body), then i dry towel her hair and then she has a bath in her bathtub where i wash her face and body. but she is getting rather heavy now and she moves around a lot which can be a but dangerous, seeing i only clutch her with one arm. I was thinking to wash in the bathtub with her sortof lying down, but wouldnt all the soapy water from the shampoo get in the bath? then i would have to change the water and she would get cold waiting...because i use only QV bathoil to bathe her and thats it. How does everyone else do it? dd is 8 months old now and im still washing her hair first, by clutching her in one arm like a football position and using our bathroom sink to wash her hair first( like for newborns-how the nurses taught us to wash hair first then body), then i dry towel her hair and then she has a bath in her bathtub where i wash her face and body. but she is getting rather heavy now and she moves around a lot which can be a but dangerous, seeing i only clutch her with one arm. I was thinking to wash in the bathtub with her sortof lying down, but wouldnt all the soapy water from the shampoo get in the bath? then i would have to change the water and she would get cold waiting...because i use only QV bathoil to bathe her and thats it. How does everyone else do it? ]]> bubbles81 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117174-how-do-you-do.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117167-7-weeks-old-sleeping-feeding-questions.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:40 GMT BUSY BUSY BUSY!!! My life has been this since Tate was born but I love it! Hardly get to come on here anymore though!

Things are going along quite nicely but I do have a couple of questions that I hope you lovely people can answer for me!

While I don't want a strict routine and am quite happy to follow Tate's lead to an extent I am wondering when he will settle into more of a pattern.

At the moment he generally feeds every 2-3 hours during the day (breastmilk) and sleep for maybe an hour - 1 1/2 hours in between. He clusters feeds through later arvo to early evening - from about 5pm to 8pm then goes down for a big sleep - 5-6 hours. He sometimes starts this sleep later but it all depends. He then feeds 3-4 hourly during the night till it starts all over again. He's not a snacker and he is usually quite easy to settle except for one crazy time of the day.

What I want to know is:
1. Do I keep following his lead with lots of feeds during the day or should I try and stretch him out (it's been hot so that's why I figured he was feeding lots)

2. I have tried dreamfeeding twice - this doesn't make his night sleep go longer - will it ever work or should I give up on that one?

3. If he doesn't sleep in between day feeds should I try harder to settle him or just feed him again?

Sorry about the long ramble but just trying to do what's best. I think we're pretty good at settling him but I am worried that as he gets older he is already getting into a pattern of feeding HEAPS during the day although he does pretty well at night. He is a VERY good weight so no probs there.

Any ideas would be great! ]]> JordieC http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117167-7-weeks-old-sleeping-feeding-questions.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117121-mini-pill-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:32:58 GMT Hiya - not sure where to post this so feel free to move it:
TMI warning too!
I started taking the progesterone-only (or mini) pill 6 weeks ago. I've chosen noon as the time when I should take it everyday. My GP advised me there was a one hour window where I could take this everyday to maintain efficacy and if I forgot that it would take 3 days before the pill was fully effective again.
When first started taking this pill I was a bit crampy and had spotting (pale brown)for about 10 days. The cramping stopped but I've had to wear a panty liner everyday since. Last week it looked like I could soon forgo the liner but alas on sunday I forgot to take my pill til later that arvo (grrrr!). Que cramping starting again and this time a great deal of mucous (eewwwww!) comes with the spotting - still hasn't stopped and I'm going through a lot of liners in a day :(
Is this normal to have the cramps all the time even if I'm an hour or 2 late to take the pill? Is the rampant mucous something I should worry about? (Sorry for the long ramble but it's really hard to get an appt at my GP and I don't want to drag DD there in the heat for nothing!) ]]> koru http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117121-mini-pill-question.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117106-what-do-i-say-when-husband-says-i-do-nothing.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:49:28 GMT Hi

My husband and i had an argument the other night. I asked him for some help around the house. Ok he occasionally cooks dinner but thats it. Since I've been on Mat leave (my daughter now 10.5 months) the responsibility has fallen on me.

While he loves his daughter immensely his way of dealing with things is to go to the bedroom and shut the door. Did the same when she was newborn and it really hurt and still does. I know he is being a neanderthal pig but I don't really know what to do about it.

The only reason I asked for his help is because Bubba has been having difficulty going to sleep .. every sleep day and night. Its obvious that she is very tired but the only way I can help her to nod off is by walking in the pram three times a day. So after about 3 weeks of this I asked for his assistance to which he said no. I only asked because I had reached breaking point and needed help. He said that my life is easy and that plenty of women do it. He also says that I should go to work and try it ... I have always worked except for now ..because I had a baby. And I am going back to work in Jan.

What do you think? ]]> belle333 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117106-what-do-i-say-when-husband-says-i-do-nothing.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117055-17-mth-old-tantrum-very-amusing-not.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:01:29 GMT Hi Did my 17 month old have the hugest wobbly tantrum just before it was very impressive!! Yes at 10 45pm Alistair woke up and threw an almighty tantrum ... we checked the bum we offered a bottle we offered cuddles (which worked and he stopped) but NO KID its still bedtime.... we saw the arching of the back, me being weed on when cuddling him lol and finally he fell asleep at like 10 54 ... so im safe to type this out lol Wow where do these babys get the energy from bloody amazing Who elses kids chuck the hugest wobblies like that? Hi

Did my 17 month old have the hugest wobbly tantrum just before it was very impressive!!

Yes at 10 45pm Alistair woke up and threw an almighty tantrum ... we checked the bum we offered a bottle we offered cuddles (which worked and he stopped) but NO KID its still bedtime.... we saw the arching of the back, me being weed on when cuddling him lol and finally he fell asleep at like 10 54 ... so im safe to type this out lol

Wow where do these babys get the energy from bloody amazing

Who elses kids chuck the hugest wobblies like that? ]]> bubno.3 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117055-17-mth-old-tantrum-very-amusing-not.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117029-toddler-tooth-brushing-difficulties.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:06:34 GMT My DH pointed out that my 2.5 year old's front teeth are yellowing up the top and I feel so bad. It is such a battle brushing his teeth and maybe we aren't doing it enough or long enough. What can I do to fix it?? How do you brush your toddlers teeth when they are arching their back and throwing a tantrum and then refuse to rinse the tooth paste out :( Advice is greatly needed... ]]> sweetpeajan http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117029-toddler-tooth-brushing-difficulties.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117008-bit-dilemma.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:39:54 GMT Hi everyone
I've just found out that our work xmas dinner is on the 19th of December, which happens to be DS 2nd birthday.
I'm really tossing up whether or not to go as, firstly, we don't get many nights out together so i always look forward to this, but i really don't want to leave DS on his birthday either.
I know he's probably not going to know it's his birthday, but I do and don't know whether I'd get over the mummy guilts if I went.
So I guess what I'm asking is would you leave your DS/DD on their birthday at that age, with their grandparents for the night or would you just not go?
Thanks :) ]]> Gracious_Goddess http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117008-bit-dilemma.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117006-bathing-baby-when-do-you-do.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:29:35 GMT Hi

Just wondering when and how often you bath your baby? My little one is eight weeks old today and am trying to work out best time to bath him. And how often?

I am currently feeding every three to four hours but not always on demand as will wake him to feed if he goes over. I have read some suggestions that the bath should take place before the night feed but think this probably relates to a baby that is sleeping longer through the night ie who has dropped at least one feed rather than at our stage. I have also read not to bath either before or after a feed which on either 3 hrly or demand feeding routine doesn't seem to be possible.

What does you find works for you? Should I just wake him a little bit earlier for one feed say in the evening and bath him and then feed?

Any advice would be great.

TIA ]]> Meadsie http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117006-bathing-baby-when-do-you-do.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116990-why-dont-you-eat-your-kids.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:50:51 GMT Firstly - I'm not juding in the slightest... I hope this doesn't come across that way...
I'm also not interested in why people DO eat with their kids as there is another post around here somewhere, so if you want to post about why you do then I'll find that post for you to reply to...

I'm genuinely interested in why people don't eat dinner with their kids? The thought honestly never occured to me not to eat dinner when Jazz eats...?

So why do you do it? When did you start? Is it only dinner? ]]> ~Leasha~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116990-why-dont-you-eat-your-kids.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116948-why-wierd-bfd-15-month-old.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:47:41 GMT While out with a friend this afternoon who has a 2 yr old son(didnt BFd) it came round to 3pm and DD was ready for a quick BF. I was faced with a question..

''cant you just give her a milk from a bottle/sippy cup''

:o Why?

I just fed her didnt think much of it, she didnt have a problem with me feeding her while we were out, but couldnt understand why i still did it, why hadnt i 'trained' her drink milk from a sippy cup?
I have been getting quite a few comments like this recently. My mum, she thinks its disgusting that i still BF, so in turn my 13 yr old sister does too. A few other friends comment ''arnt kids ok to drink cows milk at this age'' , even DH commented today when i was telling him this story ''well, you have to think of why your still feeding her'' i dont even know what that means and didnt pursue the conversation.

I wondered what age it became 'wierd' to still be BFing...i guess around 15 months !! :rolleyes:

DD still feeds 4 times a day, 5.30am (upon waking) 10am (nap time) 3pm (set you clock by it) and 7pm (bed time) and maybe 2/3 comfort feeds over night, and she loves it, dont think she will want to stop any time soon!.....IS this really that wierd??? ]]> beckoes http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116948-why-wierd-bfd-15-month-old.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116947-help-constipated-12-weeks-old.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:22:41 GMT Hi all,

Quick breakdown of the situation... Darby is 12.5wks, solely breastfed, generally feeding every 3-4 hours. She has reflux & is taking Zoton (lansoprazole) since 6wks.

She normally poos with power (we hear it, smell it & often see it lol) 4-6 times a day, but has not pooed for 24hrs. She's been screaming most of the afternoon up til now & hasn't taken a full feed since 11am today. She's hungry & keeps trying to feed, but after 2 mins or so gets in so much distress she pulls off and screams for a good ten mins!

We've just bathed her, hoping it would soothe her enough to pass a poo, but there is zero in her nappy. She has been passing wind however :)

Any ideas?

xx ]]> lee_bee http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116947-help-constipated-12-weeks-old.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116893-1-y-o-throwing-items-out-cot-phase.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:33:32 GMT The last few days DD has started throwing everything out of her cot. I put her to bed and out goes the blankets, dummy and her dora. Shes not upset at all doing this. It could be just a developmental thing, as shes begun taking things out of draws and putting them somewhere else (eg, the bath). So is it just a phase?? doesnt worry me too much.. just, she goes to sleep much quicker with these items with her. The last few days DD has started throwing everything out of her cot. I put her to bed and out goes the blankets, dummy and her dora. Shes not upset at all doing this. It could be just a developmental thing, as shes begun taking things out of draws and putting them somewhere else (eg, the bath). So is it just a phase??

doesnt worry me too much.. just, she goes to sleep much quicker with these items with her. ]]> http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116893-1-y-o-throwing-items-out-cot-phase.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116867-summer-blankets-newborn-toddler.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:11:15 GMT With DD1 we used muslin wraps through summer but she doesn't get wrapped now so i just use a sheet.

Does anyone know of any good 'summer blankets' for a newborn and for a toddler, i would like something i can possibly put over her when it starts to cool a little overnight, other than just her sheet but wont make her too hot.

With DD2 i have bought some muslin wraps for her (dd1 used hers to death) but am also looking at something LIGHT for those cooler nights.

Thanks in advance, not sure if i'm making any sense. ]]> Avasmum#1 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116867-summer-blankets-newborn-toddler.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116864-3-month-old-cold.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:55:39 GMT My DD who is 15wks today has a cold. Is there anything I can do and should I be taking her to a doctor? Obviously because breathe through her nose still it getting hard. She has rattly breathing, very snotty nose and is coughing and sneezing because of the mucous.

Soo tell me what I need to do. I'm trying to suck the nose with that little tool from fess for little noses spray and also using a vapouriser but it seems to be getting worse.

Any advice appreciated. ]]> Ellee05 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116864-3-month-old-cold.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116844-toast.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:43:43 GMT what age can you give vegemite on toast and other finger foods? what age can you give vegemite on toast and other finger foods? ]]> Hollo http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116844-toast.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116841-12mth-sleep-whats-going.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:26:36 GMT We are going into the 3rd week of middle of the night get ups and 0400-0430am get ups - is this normal for a 12mth old? Miss B will wake up between 2-3 times a night, each time not settling unless she has some bottle even if its a small amount and is now up at the crack of dawn every single morning! We have tried i assume everything - from black out curtains, to putting her in cooler/warmer clothes incase she is cold of hot and nothing is working! Im exhausted - it is so like having a newborn again! Just wondering if this is normal for this age of if its another one of those growth spurts or sleep regressions? We have even given her panadol incase teeh are bothering her but not even that helps! We are going into the 3rd week of middle of the night get ups and 0400-0430am get ups - is this normal for a 12mth old?
Miss B will wake up between 2-3 times a night, each time not settling unless she has some bottle even if its a small amount and is now up at the crack of dawn every single morning!
We have tried i assume everything - from black out curtains, to putting her in cooler/warmer clothes incase she is cold of hot and nothing is working!
Im exhausted - it is so like having a newborn again!
Just wondering if this is normal for this age of if its another one of those growth spurts or sleep regressions?
We have even given her panadol incase teeh are bothering her but not even that helps! ]]> hj1981 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116841-12mth-sleep-whats-going.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116831-what-good-age-between-kids.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:42:17 GMT I am deciding when to have another child. If you have more than one let me know what good and bad points are about your age gap and if you are deciding too what your thoughts are what made you decide the age gap. I am deciding when to have another child.
If you have more than one let me know what good and bad points are about your age gap and if you are deciding too what your thoughts are what made you decide the age gap. ]]> nads159 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116831-what-good-age-between-kids.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116828-transitioning-cot-bed.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:23:18 GMT Well we have just lay-by'd a big girl bed for DD in preparation for the new bub taking her cot, and was wondering if you ladies had any advice for me on how to make the transition as smooth as possible?

We can actually take the sides of her cot and make it a toddler bed... do you think we should bother with this? Or just go straight to the bed?

Also, we are contemplating moving bedrooms? What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks in advance! ]]> ~kellie~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116828-transitioning-cot-bed.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116827-silly.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:21:37 GMT to be freaking over something that wont happen till the 18th Feb next year

long story short first time I left Jack with someone besides jase was 6th Sept 2008 so just before his 2nd bday... he has since been left with a friend (1) my mum (2) once while having Luke and IL's (2) once while in hosp with Luke so not very often

anyway 2 weeks ago we got a invite from Jase;s work informing us of a dinner in his honour for 10 years service anyway basically inviting him and his partner to dinner...no mention of kids etc, I isaid to Jase what about the boys.. he was like I doubt they are included... I was liek well I wont be going so he got the cranks and said we can leave them with the wife of a friend he works with... now Jack I would be fien with doing that but luke wont even be 4 mths old

seriosuly I am in :crying:even thinking about it and its months away, one Luke is bottle fed EBM and formula I dont allow anyone to feed him except Jase and I am guessing he will need a feed during this time.. so there goes that...

I am hopign Jase asks if Luke can come... but I dont think he will no way will I enjoy myself if he can't one I can't drink even if I wanted as the dinner is 64kms away so someone has to drive home I doubt I can stay for dinner and then leave I am guessing it will go on for a few hrs :(

so am I being silly stressing over something thats is months away from happenng ]]> Rach75 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/116827-silly.html