DH and I will be going out of town mid November on a 2 hour drive then staying in hotel for 2 nights. My parents will be watching our kids. Does anyone have recommendations for the best way to store pumped milk for the car ride home and also in the hotel? Our room has a small mini fridge. I'm assuming I will keep it refrigerated not freeze so that I can freeze it when I get back home.
DH and I will be going out of town mid November on a 2 hour drive then staying in hotel for 2 nights. My parents will be watching our kids. Does anyone have recommendations for the best way to store pumped milk for the car ride home and also in the hotel? Our room has a small mini fridge. I'm assuming I will keep it refrigerated not freeze so that I can freeze it when I get back home.
I'd just keep it in the fridge at the hotel and then maybe bring a small cooler that you can fill with ice at the hotel to pack it in for the ride home. For trips like that I've found that just pumping straight into a bottle is easiest. You can top them off with the next pumps to minimize the bottle wrangling. Make sure to check that the fridge is plugged in, cold, and functional as soon as you get to the hotel!
We just did this. We brought a ziploc bag and most hotels have an ice machine. I kept it in the fridge and then just put it in the ziploc to transfer it home and froze it then.
Post by holliberry28 on Oct 28, 2015 19:18:03 GMT -5
What do you guys think about exersaucers? My new pediatrician said M was ready for one, but the physical therapist who evaluated him for early intervention said they don't love them... Something about hips??
Question #1: At almost 5 months, is giving Tylenol once every 24 hours excessive? V's teething is out of control, and I've given him Tylenol the past two nights to help him feel comfortable enough to sleep. I know it's within the dosing recommendations (no more than 5 doses in a 24 hr period), but I know that we're going to keep having the same issue every night until this damn tooth pops out. Am I just being paranoid?
This is what Tylenol is for. If you're pretty sure that he's teething and this helps, it is totally fine. I think some peds prefer Motrin (Ibuprofen), but if yours says Tylenol is fine, go for it!
This is what Tylenol is for. If you're pretty sure that he's teething and this helps, it is totally fine. I think some peds prefer Motrin (Ibuprofen), but if yours says Tylenol is fine, go for it!
Interesting. Mine said absolutely no Motrin, Tylenol only. Gotta love clear answers.
Question 2: V sucks at eating at daycare. He was only eating about 6-7 ounces for a while, particularly because he was refusing bottles and first and then again when he was sick, but we had slowly worked up to 9 ounces a day last week. He did 9 ounces on Monday, and then 6 yesterday and only 5 today. She said that he was giving hunger cues, and the timing was right, but that she felt like she was forcing the ounces into him, and after 1-2 ounces per bottle he flat out refused to keep eating. Any thoughts on why he might be pushing back again? I was thinking teething, but the teething has been pretty bad for a few weeks and this seems to be a newer issue. He's particular about temp (has to practically be body temp and nipple needs to be warm), but she said she hasn't changed any of that.
I wonder how much of that is due to the generally distracted eating at this age. Oscar is eating a LOT less from the breast during the day as well, because he pops off every 30 seconds and then is just over it after a couple minutes. But I'm sure that's NOT helping with his wakeful nights! He's probably making up for what he's not eating during the day. Unfortunately its probably impossible for them to feed him somewhere quiet and dark, which would be what I would suggest...
Also, the girl I babysit (6 months old) just doesn't do well with bottles and generally only has about 8-10oz a day with me, because she refuses them for the first half of the day.
Question 2: V sucks at eating at daycare. He was only eating about 6-7 ounces for a while, particularly because he was refusing bottles and first and then again when he was sick, but we had slowly worked up to 9 ounces a day last week. He did 9 ounces on Monday, and then 6 yesterday and only 5 today. She said that he was giving hunger cues, and the timing was right, but that she felt like she was forcing the ounces into him, and after 1-2 ounces per bottle he flat out refused to keep eating. Any thoughts on why he might be pushing back again? I was thinking teething, but the teething has been pretty bad for a few weeks and this seems to be a newer issue. He's particular about temp (has to practically be body temp and nipple needs to be warm), but she said she hasn't changed any of that.
I wonder how much of that is due to the generally distracted eating at this age. Oscar is eating a LOT less from the breast during the day as well, because he pops off every 30 seconds and then is just over it after a couple minutes. But I'm sure that's NOT helping with his wakeful nights! He's probably making up for what he's not eating during the day. Unfortunately its probably impossible for them to feed him somewhere quiet and dark, which would be what I would suggest...
Also, the girl I babysit (6 months old) just doesn't do well with bottles and generally only has about 8-10oz a day with me, because she refuses them for the first half of the day.
You could also try a faster flow nipple. But Z is super distracted a lot, too and breastfeeding in the morning is so annoying now with how often she pops off and looks around.
I wonder how much of that is due to the generally distracted eating at this age. Oscar is eating a LOT less from the breast during the day as well, because he pops off every 30 seconds and then is just over it after a couple minutes. But I'm sure that's NOT helping with his wakeful nights! He's probably making up for what he's not eating during the day. Unfortunately its probably impossible for them to feed him somewhere quiet and dark, which would be what I would suggest...
Also, the girl I babysit (6 months old) just doesn't do well with bottles and generally only has about 8-10oz a day with me, because she refuses them for the first half of the day.
I did write back that we have had massive issues with distracted eating while nursing. I had assumed that those issues would be different with a bottle since he's not turned in to her the way he is with me, but I'm not sure how she holds him during feedings. I'll have to follow up. Thanks!
At this age I don't think it matters if the babes are nursing or taking a bottle they just are distracted. As MH says they're thinking "What's that? Wait What's that? "
Post by hannahl201477 on Oct 28, 2015 20:05:20 GMT -5
My bottle fed baby is totally distracted when eating. I don't think he has taken a bottle in one sitting the past week. "Oh my fist let me suck on it" "oh my toes let me pull them" "oh hey mom lets talk". Daycare is very distracting. Maybe faster nipple will help. I keep thinking well maybe he isn't really that hungry. But I'm not going to make him scream to eat. AND it's totally fine to give him tylenol. Better to do that than him and you be in pain!
My question: (already posted in different thread but nobody answered ) Mal is eating rice cereal right now we are getting ready to start veggies. The only thing my ped told us was rice,green veggies, yellow veggies, fruit. I'm planning on making his food for a while and while looking on Pinterest some food say wait until 6 months or whatever. What's the reason for that?? For example it said no pumpkin until 6 months. But it's totally pumpkin weather. Lol
My bottle fed baby is totally distracted when eating. I don't think he has taken a bottle in one sitting the past week. "Oh my fist let me suck on it" "oh my toes let me pull them" "oh hey mom lets talk". Daycare is very distracting. Maybe faster nipple will help. I keep thinking well maybe he isn't really that hungry. But I'm not going to make him scream to eat. AND it's totally fine to give him tylenol. Better to do that than him and you be in pain!
My question: (already posted in different thread but nobody answered ) Mal is eating rice cereal right now we are getting ready to start veggies. The only thing my ped told us was rice,green veggies, yellow veggies, fruit. I'm planning on making his food for a while and while looking on Pinterest some food say wait until 6 months or whatever. What's the reason for that?? For example it said no pumpkin until 6 months. But it's totally pumpkin weather. Lol
Maybe allergies? Is pumpkin an allergen? My ped said that we could start solids, but said no dairy (yogurt/cheese), fish, nuts, etc., until 6 months.
What do you guys think about exersaucers? My new pediatrician said M was ready for one, but the physical therapist who evaluated him for early intervention said they don't love them... Something about hips??
I like this article about the exersaucer: mamaot.com/exersaucers-the-good-the-bad-the-better/ I just mentioned wanting to get one, and my mom said she recommended waiting, til the secondary curvature of her spine develops (which I knew nothing about), or she can sit completely unassisted.
My question: (already posted in different thread but nobody answered ) Mal is eating rice cereal right now we are getting ready to start veggies. The only thing my ped told us was rice,green veggies, yellow veggies, fruit. I'm planning on making his food for a while and while looking on Pinterest some food say wait until 6 months or whatever. What's the reason for that?? For example it said no pumpkin until 6 months. But it's totally pumpkin weather. Lol
I've never heard of this, but my best guess would be that maybe pumpkin is more difficult to digest? I know at 4 months the digestive system isn't matured yet, that doesn't happen until 6 months. (That's why you have to start with purees if you do solids before 6 months, their systems can't break down whole foods)
Interesting. Mine said absolutely no Motrin, Tylenol only. Gotta love clear answers.
Thanks for the reassurance!
Oh wait, you're right. No Motrin before 6 months.
But yes, give that baby (and you!) some relief.
I'm in the same boat... I've actually been doing 1/2 dose (1.25) for the past 5 nights and it makes all the difference between several hours (and maybe all night) of crying, restless, wakeful baby and her just relaxing and getting some sleep. I was kind of worrying if it was okay myself... I'm glad the question was asked.
Post by silv3rlining on Oct 29, 2015 6:41:47 GMT -5
holliberry28 my understanding is excessive use of exersaucers can contribute to hip dysplasia. I think it's recommended to limit use to no more than 20 mins at a time or so? I'm pro exersaucers bc both my babies have wanted to stand and it entertains them and gives me a break for a few mins.
My bottle fed baby is totally distracted when eating. I don't think he has taken a bottle in one sitting the past week. "Oh my fist let me suck on it" "oh my toes let me pull them" "oh hey mom lets talk". Daycare is very distracting. Maybe faster nipple will help. I keep thinking well maybe he isn't really that hungry. But I'm not going to make him scream to eat. AND it's totally fine to give him tylenol. Better to do that than him and you be in pain!
My question: (already posted in different thread but nobody answered ) Mal is eating rice cereal right now we are getting ready to start veggies. The only thing my ped told us was rice,green veggies, yellow veggies, fruit. I'm planning on making his food for a while and while looking on Pinterest some food say wait until 6 months or whatever. What's the reason for that?? For example it said no pumpkin until 6 months. But it's totally pumpkin weather. Lol
Some foods are more easily digested than others. At 4 months the digestive system may not be fully developed enough for certain foods. My ped suggests only rice cereal or oatmeal before 6 months for this reason.
That's what my pediatrician said the other day also at our visit. She said you can let them taste different flavors like off your finger, but actual spoon feeding purees should start at 6 months, when you have interest + sitting well. Interestingly, she said new guidelines say at 6 months they can eat everything, meaning meats and cheeses too. The only thing she said wasn't allowed was honey til 1 year.
She also said to skip the ride cereal, and offer oatmeal or barley If you wanna go the cereal route.
What do you guys think about exersaucers? My new pediatrician said M was ready for one, but the physical therapist who evaluated him for early intervention said they don't love them... Something about hips??
I like this article about the exersaucer: mamaot.com/exersaucers-the-good-the-bad-the-better/ I just mentioned wanting to get one, and my mom said she recommended waiting, til the secondary curvature of her spine develops (which I knew nothing about), or she can sit completely unassisted.
budders, my pediatrician is a huge fan of Tylenol as long as you're following dosing regulations for the first six months. And then she wants me to switch to ibuprofen after 6 months. I think you're fine, you know what your baby needs! I mean, it's not like you're trying to knock V out with it! As for the lack of eating, along with trying a faster nipple like people have suggested, would your daycare allow you to bring in breast milk popsicles to help with teething? That way V is still getting the cold effect and maybe will get a couple extra ounces while gnawing on it.
T loves his exersaucer! We have a book underneath him, so he can be flat footed, and we have a small blanket rolled around his back so he's assisted. He loves bouncing and standing and grabbing at the toys. We only do this for 10 minutes tops...5-7 is closer to what we do on average a day. Plus whatever time he gets in at daycare.
budders, my pediatrician is a huge fan of Tylenol as long as you're following dosing regulations for the first six months. And then she wants me to switch to ibuprofen after 6 months. I think you're fine, you know what your baby needs! I mean, it's not like you're trying to knock V out with it! As for the lack of eating, along with trying a faster nipple like people have suggested, would your daycare allow you to bring in breast milk popsicles to help with teething? That way V is still getting the cold effect and maybe will get a couple extra ounces while gnawing on it.
T loves his exersaucer! We have a book underneath him, so he can be flat footed, and we have a small blanket rolled around his back so he's assisted. He loves bouncing and standing and grabbing at the toys. We only do this for 10 minutes tops...5-7 is closer to what we do on average a day. Plus whatever time he gets in at daycare.
What's better- a jumperoo or an exersaucer? Any recommendations while we're on it?
I think jumperoos require more out of a baby physically than exersaucers. We had both with DD but the jumperoo scared her and she much preferred the exersaucer. I hope LO will like the jumperoo more than DD did so we can get more use out of it, but he is definitely not physically ready for it yet.
What's better- a jumperoo or an exersaucer? Any recommendations while we're on it?
Mal loves his jumperoo he would probably stay longer than I let him since he is still a little little. He isn't really a fan of the exersaucer, he likes to be in the move.
budders, my pediatrician is a huge fan of Tylenol as long as you're following dosing regulations for the first six months. And then she wants me to switch to ibuprofen after 6 months. I think you're fine, you know what your baby needs! I mean, it's not like you're trying to knock V out with it! As for the lack of eating, along with trying a faster nipple like people have suggested, would your daycare allow you to bring in breast milk popsicles to help with teething? That way V is still getting the cold effect and maybe will get a couple extra ounces while gnawing on it.
T loves his exersaucer! We have a book underneath him, so he can be flat footed, and we have a small blanket rolled around his back so he's assisted. He loves bouncing and standing and grabbing at the toys. We only do this for 10 minutes tops...5-7 is closer to what we do on average a day. Plus whatever time he gets in at daycare.
I know I'm not who you tagged but I really like ours, it's a combo jumperoo (it bounces) but the seat also spins so she can be entertained by all the different toys!
I know I'm not who you tagged but I really like ours, it's a combo jumperoo (it bounces) but the seat also spins so she can be entertained by all the different toys!
mrsmonogrammed, I'm glad for your input too! Is that the Fisher Price rainforest one?
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