Question 1

when can babies move to fformula as 3 week grandaughter is hungry baby and wakes regularly for feeds?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is no difference in the calories provided by formula and breast milk. 3 week old babies should be feeding around every 3 hours. And they should be waking at night for feeding. There is no reason to switch to formula.

Question 2

should i be worried about how forceful and sporadic my babies moves are as long as she is moving 10x an hour or more? im 28 weeks

Accepted Answer

No: Babies move differently at different times when in utero.  You may notice more movement at night or when you lay down.  They can even get hiccups.  Don't worry, as long as she is moving everything is fine.

Question 3

do babies in utero who are mentally handicap or brain damaged, still kick and move like a healthy baby?

Accepted Answer

No way to tell: In the early 80's nelson et al.Published an interesting analysis from the national collaborative perinatal project  (50 k births)  that found that the majority of kids with a CP DX at 7 yrs had been born after a normal p/l/d with normal apgar scores. This points out how hard it is to be sure what goes on during pregnancy. The best you can do is keep healthy and avoid risks when you can.

Question 4

my infant won't make a bowl movement unless i stick a thermometer in her rectum and move it around. is this normal? how do i get her to go on her own?

Accepted Answer

Bowel Movements: She will go on her own when she is ready to go.  The biggest mistake we as parents make is thinking our babies have to go everyday.  If you keep stimulating her with the thermometer, she will get to the point she will only go when she has that stimulus.  So stop doing that.  Some babies go multiple times a day, some go everyday, some go once a week.  Adults do that too.  Be patient.

Question 5

accidentally stuck nasal aspirator up babies nose further than normal, she moved her head suddenly as i was trying to suck booger out and it went further up her nose. she didnt cry but im scared ive hurt her?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so: This is not an unusual event or one likely to do harm. The area would bleed with any tissue injury. The nose is pretty plastic at that age. I would try to relax &amp; just give cuddles.

Question 6

i'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins. was having pretty strong contractions sitting in my chair so i went and laid down and they stopped. babies moved all night long which they don't typically do. am i getting closer to labor?

Accepted Answer

Labor with twins: Well, you are getting closer to labor and delivery because you are 35 weeks pregnant. A term pregnancy even with twins is 40 weeks. Twins are most frequently born between 35 and 37 weeks gestation. So you are close.

Question 7

my baby has a pimply rash on his face which has moved to his scalp and a little on the ears and neck. what should i do? i've been told it could be infant acne and i should wash him only in epizone and apply it on his face and not to bath him daily.

Accepted Answer

Probably: A baby floating in the slick moist environment of the womb will have pristine skin at birth.Between 2 wks and 2 months, more than half of infants will have transient baby acne triggered by the hormones that came across during pregnancy.I would keep it clean &amp; allow it to run its course. If any sites are more inflamed or persistent, your doc should evaluate. It should fade completely by 3 mo.

Question 8

how do i manage two babies?

Accepted Answer

Double trouble: You can do it. Deep breathing and patience. Double the work and double the rewards. Timing and time management seems to be the key as I am told by my parents of twins or two born within close range of each other. Know your own limitations and don't try to live up to any thoughts or others ideas of the "super parent." don't be shy about asking others for help. Good luck!

Question 9

why do babies come out early?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Babies can deliver before term due to many causes.  Illness in the mother, teen pregnancy, short interval between pregnancies, smoking, maternal trauma, structural problems with the cervix or uterus, alcohol use during pregnancy, maternal diabetes, other chronic illnesses.  About 50 percent of the time no cause is apparent.

Question 10

when do babies began to crawl?

Accepted Answer

7-10 months: Development of gross motor skills like crawling vary from baby to baby. They can also be affected by things like prolonged illness, prematurity, any congenital bone or joint problems, weight of infant. That all being said, the typical time is between 7 and 10 months of age. This is just one skill that we assess in looking at a baby's skills. And yes, I have seen occasional baby who skips crawling.

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When can babies move to fformula as 3 week grandaughter is hungry baby and wakes regularly for feeds?

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Should i be worried about how forceful and sporadic my babies moves are as long as she is moving 10x an hour or more? im 28 weeks

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Do babies in utero who are mentally handicap or brain damaged, still kick and move like a healthy baby?

A member asked:

My infant won't make a bowl movement unless i stick a thermometer in her rectum and move it around. is this normal? how do i get her to go on her own?

A member asked:

Accidentally stuck nasal aspirator up babies nose further than normal, she moved her head suddenly as i was trying to suck booger out and it went further up her nose. she didnt cry but im scared ive hurt her?

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I'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins. was having pretty strong contractions sitting in my chair so i went and laid down and they stopped. babies moved all night long which they don't typically do. am i getting closer to labor?

A member asked:

My baby has a pimply rash on his face which has moved to his scalp and a little on the ears and neck. what should i do? i've been told it could be infant acne and i should wash him only in epizone and apply it on his face and not to bath him daily.

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How do i manage two babies?

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Why do babies come out early?

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