I'm having a hard time figuring out the best way to pack bottles/warm them up when traveling with LO. We are FF and it's only good one hour after opening the container. M won't drink it cold them if we place it in a cooler. Any advice?
Are you using powder or ready to feed? We use powder and have these containers from munchkin that have 3 sections that we put formula in for each bottle. Depending on where we are going, we either bring empty bottles or ones pre filled with water, then we just have to mix and it's ready and about room temperature
Post by holliberry28 on Aug 25, 2015 13:24:03 GMT -5
Thanks, we use Gerber and they do have 3 oz glass bottles but we get the 8 oz ready to use cartons. The thermos with hot water is a good idea though so I don't waste half the carton after opening it.
Now that DD has discovered her hands and is constantly putting them in her mouth to chew on, how do I know when she's actually hungry?? I obviously don't want to wait until she's crying so I've just kind of been offering every 2 hours or so during the day so we hit at least 8 nursing sessions since she doesn't wake up MOTN....
I'm not sure if it's the same for you but when my LO is hungry she will move her head from side to side w her mouth open near my boob or arm ( I think this is called rooting) if she does cry when hungry it's kind of a chuckle type of cry not full on crying.
Post by carolyngrace on Aug 26, 2015 9:29:53 GMT -5
So DB has started to wake up without crying. He used to cry every time, which immediately woke me up. Now it's happened a couple of times that I wake up and hear him happily talking to himself, or peek in and he's just looking around.
My question is, is there anything wrong with this? I feel guilty that he's been all alone in there, but if he's happy is it ok that he's just laying in his crib?
So DB has started to wake up without crying. He used to cry every time, which immediately woke me up. Now it's happened a couple of times that I wake up and hear him happily talking to himself, or peek in and he's just looking around.
My question is, is there anything wrong with this? I feel guilty that he's been all alone in there, but if he's happy is it ok that he's just laying in his crib?
I don't think there's anything to feel guilty about! He's obviously getting a good night's rest and content by himself. Sounds good to me!
Ok im aware this is a babycentre question but still... I know its not really likely to be teething but is it possible to be starting at nearly 11 weeks even if they dont come through yet? Baby is tugging on his ear so badly and is really miserable when doing it and like soaking through a bib every 2 hours.
I thought ear infection but he has no fever, isnt grumpy all the time and just has bouts of this ear-pulling and crying. I dont want to go running to the drs, but i kind of do, if you see what i mean! Any thoughts?
DH is convinced LO is teething too because she's sometimes only happy when sucking on the side of his finger. I would say just give the Dr a call instead of bringing the baby in and then they can tell you if it's necessary to come in.
So DB has started to wake up without crying. He used to cry every time, which immediately woke me up. Now it's happened a couple of times that I wake up and hear him happily talking to himself, or peek in and he's just looking around.
My question is, is there anything wrong with this? I feel guilty that he's been all alone in there, but if he's happy is it ok that he's just laying in his crib?
I say definitely ok! If he was lonely he'd be crying. I remember feeling guilty when DS first started doing this too, but I soon realized it's a great skill to have.
Is anyone else bleeding randomly (I guess spotting)? I had my first pp period and then stopped bleeding completely for a few days. Since then I have been spotting randomly - like once every couple of days. Anyone else have this happening? I am going to see my OB if it continues, but before I potentially waste time and money to do that I thought I'd see if anyone else has experienced this.
Yes. It's so annoying. I got an IUD at 6 weeks so I that's contributing to the random spotting.
Ok im aware this is a babycentre question but still... I know its not really likely to be teething but is it possible to be starting at nearly 11 weeks even if they dont come through yet? Baby is tugging on his ear so badly and is really miserable when doing it and like soaking through a bib every 2 hours.
I thought ear infection but he has no fever, isnt grumpy all the time and just has bouts of this ear-pulling and crying. I dont want to go running to the drs, but i kind of do, if you see what i mean! Any thoughts?
Most likely too early for teething though not impossible. Tugging on ear can also be a sign of overtired. How are his naps? Drooling and blowing bubbles are what babies do at this age regardless of teething. I think it's a precursor to practicing babbling etc.
Does anyone else feed (almost) exclusively when their DB's wake up?
I do it after every nap and night wake-up. But whenever he's crying my sister and mom ask "are you SURE he's not hungry?" because they can't wrap their mind around this.. Been doing it that way for a month or so, and I really like it because he doesn't rely on nursing to go to sleep.
We follow babies hunger cues but it's usually wake, eat, play, eat, sleep. I have more of a snacker. Even when she has a bottle she will have 2oz when she wakes and 2 oz an hour later before the nap. I think the sucking action and the milk relaxes her to sleep. She also rejects a pacifier so I think that could be related.
as they start to drop naps at 3-5 months I found it really hard w DS to follow eat play sleep as if you don't feed them before a nap they might be going too long between daytime feeds and waking from nap too early due to hunger. I always found the eat, play sleep to only be good at the early infant stage when the naps are shorter and awake time is shorter. Once they lengthen awake time it does not make sense to only feed right when they wake up. Already LO takes a solid 2 hour nap in the middle of day so yea she prefers the milk before she sleeps.
Ok im aware this is a babycentre question but still... I know its not really likely to be teething but is it possible to be starting at nearly 11 weeks even if they dont come through yet? Baby is tugging on his ear so badly and is really miserable when doing it and like soaking through a bib every 2 hours.
I thought ear infection but he has no fever, isnt grumpy all the time and just has bouts of this ear-pulling and crying. I dont want to go running to the drs, but i kind of do, if you see what i mean! Any thoughts?
Definitely possible, my DD1 got her first 2 teeth at 3 months and 2 more very shortly after. It's not the norm, but it is possible.
Naps arent great. Though he was doing it shortly after waking from a good nights sleep. He now seems to be having real trouble pooping and hasnt yet today (really unusual for him) Who knows, it might be gas/big poop brewing and the ear-tugging is for comfort b/c he's just discovered it? Gaaah this is so frustrating, i might just go to the drs. We fly next tues and i really want to rule out ear infection in that case.
Our pedi told us that sometimes they tug on their ear out of curiosity too like you mentioned that they are just discovering that it's there and pulling on it just because it's something to grab on too. So it's not always pain related.
you can also tell teething by looking in their mouth for more white showing through the gums or swollen gums.
So DB has started to wake up without crying. He used to cry every time, which immediately woke me up. Now it's happened a couple of times that I wake up and hear him happily talking to himself, or peek in and he's just looking around.
My question is, is there anything wrong with this? I feel guilty that he's been all alone in there, but if he's happy is it ok that he's just laying in his crib?
Personally, I think the quiet alone time is good for them. As long as they are happy, I say leave them. My DD2 is 2 1/2 and she still stays in her crib for a bit in the morning and after nap quietly singing/talking to herself. I leave her until she calls for me or I hear something like 'I pooped'
DD has been refusing the bottle, chewing on anything that comes near her mouth, and coughing a bunch. Internet says these are signs of teething. Is she too young for teething?
Does anyone else feed (almost) exclusively when their DB's wake up?
I do it after every nap and night wake-up. But whenever he's crying my sister and mom ask "are you SURE he's not hungry?" because they can't wrap their mind around this.. Been doing it that way for a month or so, and I really like it because he doesn't rely on nursing to go to sleep.
We follow babies hunger cues but it's usually wake, eat, play, eat, sleep. I have more of a snacker. Even when she has a bottle she will have 2oz when she wakes and 2 oz an hour later before the nap. I think the sucking action and the milk relaxes her to sleep. She also rejects a pacifier so I think that could be related.
as they start to drop naps at 3-5 months I found it really hard w DS to follow eat play sleep as if you don't feed them before a nap they might be going too long between daytime feeds and waking from nap too early due to hunger. I always found the eat, play sleep to only be good at the early infant stage when the naps are shorter and awake time is shorter. Once they lengthen awake time it does not make sense to only feed right when they wake up. Already LO takes a solid 2 hour nap in the middle of day so yea she prefers the milk before she sleeps.
That totally makes sense, though right now DB will eat, be up for 1.5 hours, and then take a 2-3 hour nap. It doesn't seem to make him wake up sooner from his naps. But I agree as he's awake longer he will likely need to eat again before his nap. I've really been trying to avoid him associating nursing with sleeping, or more accurately NEEDING to nurse to know it's time to sleep.
DD has been refusing the bottle, chewing on anything that comes near her mouth, and coughing a bunch. Internet says these are signs of teething. Is she too young for teething?
I don't think she's too young, because it's possible, guy not common. V has all of these things going on, but I don't think he's teething. I think the first two are common at this age (according to our ped) and the third is because he's had a cold.
Our ped also said that teething symptoms can last for months before he cuts a tooth. I hope that's not true.
I hope she's not like this for months. When she was born her Ped said she felt a rough spot on her gum that might become a natal tooth(?) But it never came through and she hasnt mentioned it at any appointment since. I've tried feeling around but it all feels weird and I don't know what to look for.
I know I've asked about bottle feeding at daycare a few times, but now that it's a reality in a few days, I want to get some guidance/solidify my understanding on a few things: 1) How long does it take BM to defrost in the fridge (basically, how long before I need it do I have to move it from the freezer)?
2) I currently breastfeed V on demand. Is that what I should advise the daycare provider to do with his bottles, or should I have her attempt to schedule his feeds?
V is still not taking bottles at home, so I'm having a ton of anxiety about this whole process.
I just wanted to lend you support that w the bottle rejection DS was the same way. We tried EVERYTHING. I literally had a drawer full of 7 different nipple shapes. But day 1 of me being at work he took a bottle. He cried and wasn't happy about it but he still took the bottle and within a few days he loved the bottle. There is hope!
I know I've asked about bottle feeding at daycare a few times, but now that it's a reality in a few days, I want to get some guidance/solidify my understanding on a few things: 1) How long does it take BM to defrost in the fridge (basically, how long before I need it do I have to move it from the freezer)?
2) I currently breastfeed V on demand. Is that what I should advise the daycare provider to do with his bottles, or should I have her attempt to schedule his feeds?
V is still not taking bottles at home, so I'm having a ton of anxiety about this whole process.
I haven't done #1 in a while, but for #2 I suggest you tell the daycare provider about how often he eats but that you usually feed him on demand. Assuming the daycare provider has other babies, the teachers will want to keep things scheduled to some degree, but if he starts acting hungry they will likely go ahead and feed him even if it doesn't completely follow the "schedule". Likewise, if he seems happy and another baby is upset, the bottle may be put on hold.
I know I've asked about bottle feeding at daycare a few times, but now that it's a reality in a few days, I want to get some guidance/solidify my understanding on a few things: 1) How long does it take BM to defrost in the fridge (basically, how long before I need it do I have to move it from the freezer)?
2) I currently breastfeed V on demand. Is that what I should advise the daycare provider to do with his bottles, or should I have her attempt to schedule his feeds?
V is still not taking bottles at home, so I'm having a ton of anxiety about this whole process.
I would ask her what she typically does, but he'll probably fall into a bit of a routine there. I wonder if you could store a few 1 oz bottles in her freezer for more of an "on-demand" setup. That way if he still seems hungry she doesn't have to waste a whole bottle. I would also stress paced feeding and discuss his huger cues with her so that she's not over-feeding him. Very few DCPs know how to properly feed a BF baby.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
We just started this too, same scenario. The pediatrician thought she recommended it before, but nope. Babe also is not a fan. We're using the enfamil brand and the best luck I have is doing 0.25 ml at a time and squirting it in his cheek pocket. I also am splitting it into two 0.5 ml doses instead it all at once, otherwise the last quarter ml always ran out or was spit out.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
For both my kids I use/d D Drops for Babies. It comes in a little bottle of 90 drops and I put it right on my own nipple right before she eats. It doesn't smell like anything and have never noticed if any tummy troubles are because of it. I live in Canada though, not sure if it's sold everywhere.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
We just starting giving this to B- and the only way I've been able to get him to take it is mixed in with BM. I've been having DH give him a bottle every night while i cook dinner. It's been good way for us to practice bottle feeding before he goes to daycare next month. Maybe try that? The stuff is nasty
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
For both my kids I use/d D Drops for Babies. It comes in a little bottle of 90 drops and I put it right on my own nipple right before she eats. It doesn't smell like anything and have never noticed if any tummy troubles are because of it. I live in Canada though, not sure if it's sold everywhere.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
We were told late also. The first time I gave LO it ended up all over her onesie, it pretty much just spilt out of her mouth. But then I used the medipal pacifier thingy and it works really well. I got it from Amazon.
At O's 2 mo check up the dr asked if we were still giving him Vitamin D which was never recommended for us to do before. The dr said I could get a multivitamin (poly vi sol) which I did. It smells disgusting and must taste disgusting too because Owen spits it all out. Anyone know a brand that breastfed babies enjoy? The directions say I could mix it in formula but I'm not wasting expressed milk every day for this.
Same thing was happening with J and out dr to is to switch to just plan Di bi sol which is just vitamin D since she gets e dry thing else from my breast milk. Dr said most babies hate the taste of the poly but can stand the taste of the Di. It's worked much better for us!
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