Question 1

what are some tips for traveling with a baby who has colic?

Accepted Answer

Comfort: Bring familiar things to keep your baby as comfortable as possible such as your baby's car seat, bassinet and sheets.  Carry your baby in a sling.  Your scent, movement and heartbeat should calm your baby. When flying, give your baby a pacifier when taking off and landing sucking helps equalize the pressure in your baby's ears and also triggers a calming reflex.

Question 2

when is it safe to travel with a new baby?

Accepted Answer

Soon after birth: The major issue is that when you are traveling, you are around other people with illnesses. In the first 2 months of life you want to be especially careful with exposing your child to others who are sick. 
Your baby otherwise can handle travel, but just be ready for frequent breaks for feeds!

Question 3

should i travel with an infant if he has a cold?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: This varies with the intensity of the symptoms and your need for travel.If you know you will have available backup healthcare where you are going it is less a problem.If the kids misery would make the trip a real burden i would consider delaying or skipping it altogether.

Question 4

can 2month old babies travel to uganda or do they need a yellow fever / hypotytis immunization first, i hear it can only be administered after 8months? what is the earliest age of possible travel? what are the risks involved and legal requirements?

Accepted Answer

Check CDC site: If you visit the cdc sit you can explore many issues concerning travel &amp; disease. Go to wwwnc.Cdc.Gov/travel and scroll through various panels  including one on vaccines for travel.

Question 5

why do babies hump things?

Accepted Answer

No special reason: Toddlers hump things probably because humping things feels good to them. In the mind of a toddler, there is no reason to not hump things as long as it feels like fun.

Question 6

where do babies come from?

Accepted Answer

U're kidding right ?: If you are 18 & don't know, it's time for a long talk with mom. If you're playing on the site, please find something more productive to do with your life.

Question 7

can  babies be around cats?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Babies all over the world are around cats.  I had two cats when my healthy adolescent children were born.  That said, never leave a child unattended with an animal.

Question 8

what food maks infant taller?

Accepted Answer

Interesting question: If your only reason for asking is just because you want your kid to be tall, then skip past what i say because it won't help you. If you're asking about food making an infant taller because you're interested in making the infant healthier, follow this link to livestrong:

http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/69870-kids-grow-taller/.

Question 9

fat babies are healthier, right?

Accepted Answer

?your kidding right?: The physique of a healthy baby is a bit different from a healthy toddler /kid/adult.They have lax muscles that allow a full saggy belly & seem a bit pudgy with soft rolls. That said, there are also fat babies & they are not healthy. You grow new fat cells in infancy/puberty and pregnancy & an overfed fat baby is likely to face a lifetime of avoidable health problems. Your dr can define the limits.

Question 10

can hydrocortizon is good for babies?

Accepted Answer

No: Only your pediatrician or specialist they refer you to should instruct you about whether Hydrocortisone is appropriate for your child.

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