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Should I make my own baby food or buy the jars?

Anonymous asked at 11:38 PM March 1, 2010

My 5 month old son likes tv, is this bad?

Anonymous asked at 7:45 PM February 9, 2010

How early should one take an infant to swimming lessons

Anonymous asked at 1:59 AM February 1, 2010

Hello,This is a question for Elizabeth .......I have just started your method.It is very difficult as every time I put my 7 month old daughter down to sleep and she isn't totally asleep as you advise she wakes up and crys, it takes about 6 attempts, then

Abigail Bourdet asked at 1:06 PM November 30, 2009

Do 10-month-old babies know when mom or dad is gone for a few days? I'm leaving my babies for the first time (3 nights), and I'm worried about them missing me.

Darlene Amidon-Brent asked at 5:19 AM October 27, 2009

When is it okay for babies to eat wheat products? Some say 7-8 months, others say 1 year. How do I know who's right?

Darlene Amidon-Brent asked at 5:18 AM October 27, 2009

How do you get a 10-month-old to stop waking at night for food? One of our twins still wakes every 3-4 hours wanting a bottle. He can self-soothe and fall asleep on his own...he just can't STAY asleep for more than 5 hour tops. Any suggestions?

Darlene Amidon-Brent asked at 5:14 AM October 27, 2009

My friend is completely obsessed with her kids poo. I really think it is nuts how much she analyzes the color, consistance etc and searches for meaning. I'm thinking poo is generally poo and unless my kid is sick... Am I "pooless"?

Momfluential asked at 11:52 PM October 21, 2009

I think my biological clock is ticking...I think. I keep planning things like how I could manage all my commitments even if get pregnant, I think about the age gap between my DD and the second possible child..Its a really wierd sensation I 'feel' like I N

SU-Z-Q asked at 11:44 PM October 15, 2009

Many people insist that my 3 month premature son must be a newborn because he is too small to be 8 months, how do I explain without sounding rude or defensive?

Anonymous asked at 8:07 AM October 15, 2009

What to do if husband and wife don't agree on circumcision? Who decides?

Anonymous asked at 4:08 AM October 13, 2009

Where did the inspiration for your child's name come from?

Aimee Giese asked at 12:45 AM October 13, 2009

help! When will my baby sleep through the night and how do I make this happen?

Parents Ask asked at 7:28 PM September 29, 2009

Is it true babies can swim naturally?

Rob Bergma asked at 10:11 PM September 25, 2009

My brother's and my sister had babies just a few weeks apart. At first they were both just so adorable... but now 8 months later, there is a clear winner in the cuteness competition. My sister always jokingly asks people which is cuter, knowing her baby w

Rob Bergma asked at 9:45 PM September 25, 2009

Do vaccines need to be given on a set schedule?

Parents Ask asked at 11:39 PM September 22, 2009

My baby is jaundiced! What does that mean?

Anonymous asked at 10:11 PM September 17, 2009

I hear that all sunscreens have dangerous chemicals in them -- is there anything that' safe and organic for my baby (9 months).

Anonymous asked at 10:11 PM September 17, 2009

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