I am entering my mid-thirties and nearing crises stage about whether or not have children. Please tell me about your experiences to help me think this through.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 23, 2009 -
59 answers
I'm expecting a baby in a few months and have questions about medicating infants and toddlers. I always thought you give babies motrin when they're teething really badly, baby allegra when they have sinus infections, etc. However, all my friends seem to either be dead-set against baby Motrin or use it very, very sparingly. What's the cause for alarm?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2009 -
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Simple (hahaha) question; We just found out that we're pregnant this morning, what do we need to do now?
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posted by drleary
on Oct 6, 2009 -
54 answers
What do you sing to your kids? My six-month-old is thrilled with pretty much any song I sing to him, but "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider" gets kinda old after the 500th repetition...
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posted by zardoz
on Sep 29, 2009 -
73 answers
New baby, new etiquette: A couple with a new baby (< 6 months) receive a wedding invitation addressed only to the couple. Is baby presumed invited (portable lapsitter)? Is baby presumed not invited (potentially noisy)? Is it variable (call and ask)?
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posted by xo
on Aug 26, 2009 -
80 answers
Our new house has a steep steep staircase. What are some ways I can make this feature safer for my family, and especially for our soon-to-be-toddling baby?
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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I'm single and interested in embryo adoption as an alternative to domestic adoption. Family history plays a possible, small part but I mostly would like a baby soon. How do I approach clinics at my age and in my situation in order to use a service typically reserved for couples with actual fertility problems? I'm afraid I'll be seen as in a hurry and selfish. How do I stop feeling guilty for wanting to try in the first place? If it does happen, how do I prepare myself and my family emotionally, psychologically, financially and however else for this situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2009 -
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One large family get-together, two three-story houses, two swimming pools, and five babies between the ages of one and three. What technical solutions would help us track all the kids...?
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posted by bchaplin
on Jul 21, 2009 -
22 answers
What's the best way to share short posts, videos and photos of our new baby with our families and friends who live an ocean away?
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posted by TrashyRambo
on May 16, 2009 -
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I work in a library. We have storytime and baby's rhymes for toddlers and infants. Unfortunately I hate singing. But I have a good attitude and I'm willing to get in there. Please, librarians and parents everywhere - what are your best rhymes/songs that require a minimum of singing!? Other ideas for interactive things to add to my storytimes would be good too!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 31, 2009 -
12 answers
My friend is having twins. What can I buy her that would be very practical (yet not completely generic or impersonal)?
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posted by cymru_j
on Mar 2, 2009 -
16 answers
How can we help our 4 month old son feel more comfortable while bottle feeding if he does indeed have GER? Bonus question: how long might it last? (more info inside)
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posted by Nanukthedog
on Feb 28, 2009 -
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Our dog of six years is very loving and smart, but he's also overly protective and skiddish. What kind of problems will this create if my wife and I decide to have a baby? Has anyone had experience introducing newborns to over-protective pups?
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posted by bjork24
on Feb 23, 2009 -
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My partner wants kids, but I've always been opposed to the idea. He's making me question that, though. How do I know if it's a real change of heart?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2009 -
31 answers
I have a newly born baby and need to stop smokers asking to hold the baby(without taking pre-cautions) without causing offense. How can I do this without being rude or hurting my very loving friends who don't know anything about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 23, 2009 -
49 answers
Any good indie or punk rock songs about babies, young children as tributes or goofs?
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posted by psmealey
on Dec 14, 2008 -
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Completely random question that's kinda hard to look up on Google: If you take your beloved toddler or puppy (or perhaps kitty too) and make it decide between going to you as you call for it, or going to someone else that calls for it, who equally has the subject's affections, what choice does it ultimately make?
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posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on Dec 3, 2008 -
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I am going to a friend's baby shower this saturday and he's an old punk. I was going to get him a misfits onsie, but my dickweed friend stole my idea. So- I am looking for something better that I can get in the East Bay or shipped to me before saturday. Any ideas?
posted by Large Marge
on Oct 21, 2008 -
18 answers
Are there any online services that will allow me to print custom books that can withstand the awesome destructive force of a small child?
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posted by larsks
on Sep 21, 2008 -
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I'm looking for suggestions for monosyllabic girl names that are more unique/interesting than things like "Ann" or "Jane" or "Sue" but still familiar enough that my as-yet-unnamed fetus won't have to go through life spelling out BOTH her first and last names for people. (She'll have my husband's last name to deal with--something like Dziewolrgjeoaezkxyzski.)
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posted by mere
on Sep 6, 2008 -
83 answers
What sort of agreements should I make or information should I consider before moving into an apartment that would be used as a daycare during the day when my roommate and I aren't around?
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posted by andoatnp
on Aug 20, 2008 -
34 answers
How did having a baby change your life? I'm intentionally leaving the question as broad as it is and would love to hear your answers, mothers and fathers; but especially in regard to how it may have changed you, as a person. My wife is expecting in 5 weeks, I feel both tremendous excitement, but also a slight anxiety as I know my life will never be the same.
posted by razzman
on Jul 22, 2008 -
33 answers
Does a father's moderate drinking, around insemination, affect conception rates or baby health? I've googled aplenty, but the info that I've found is consistently of poor quality, with lots of assertions and opinions but no data regarding actual outcomes, either for conception rates or a baby's development. I'm not interested in stories about damaged sperm, but rather solid evidence about babies, either the lack of babies or damage to their health. And I'm talking about consumption levels comfortably within the moderate range, so alcholic malnutrition and whatnot don't factor in. Thanks!
posted by NortonDC
on Jun 14, 2008 -
10 answers
Give me your baby hacks! My wife and I are expecting our first child in November. What tips and tricks can you offer us to make our lives a lot easier? For example, a friend of mine swears that putting a crying baby in front of a mirror will cause it to stop. Another uses noise cancelling headphones to temper the noise from his shrieking child. I am looking for hacks on everything from diaper changing to stroller modifications. Make our lives easier as we enter into parenthood.
posted by jasondigitized
on May 20, 2008 -
46 answers
What are your recommendations for good baby and toddler books in English?
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posted by k8t
on May 17, 2008 -
22 answers
What influences trends in baby names? And why have popular girls names changed more over the past 20+ years than boys names?
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on May 11, 2008 -
65 answers
What do you do once you have a kid and family problem stakes seem higher, i.e. you're concerned about exposing your child things that go against what you believe?
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2008 -
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I'm helping a friend with her baby room this weekend and am looking for tips about working with a limited space and organizing it for two kids!
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posted by amanda
on Feb 2, 2008 -
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Calling all parents! I'm due to become an uncle in December and with the holidays coming up I want to get my sister and brother-in-law some baby/parent-related gifts. What items did you find indispensable after your baby arrived? Please assume that all the major staples have been acquired at the Baby Shower... I'm looking for the type of thing that you never thought of or realized you needed until after the baby was home.
posted by 27
on Nov 27, 2007 -
42 answers
Pat-a-cake; The Itsy Bitsy Spider ... and ....?
Can you suggest some traditional rhymes/games
with motions like the two above that I can play with my 16 month old son. Preferably things that can be done lying down (so Head Shoulder Knees and Toes won't work well).
posted by anastasiav
on Nov 20, 2007 -
29 answers
