Okay, I'm pretty much at wit's end. My six month old son (second child) has always been a very easygoing and happy baby, but for the last month or so, he's been extraordinarily needy. Normally, this is something I'd attribute to teething, but Tylenol/Orajel does not seem to help, and the pediatrician checked him two days ago and said he doesn't see or feel anything near the surface yet. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 14 answers

Are there any hip, trendy pregnancy/baby blogs out there? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Weekend in New Orleans with a 15-month-old - need shopping and eating recommendations. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 1 answers

Recommendations for your favorite baby slings (along with anti-recommendations, if you've got 'em)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 16 answers

Now that my son has accepted that his "Ba" (bottle) is truly a thing of the past, what should I do with his bottles? Part of me wants to donate them (I even have unused nipples in packages) to a local shelter / food bank, but of course we all now know that clear polycarbonate bottles probably leach bisphenol-A into the milk. (saccade, I should have listened to you!!) I'm very conflicted about this. Can you help me make the most ethical choice? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 31 answers

What can I do to prevent my baby from scratching his face? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 21 answers

YANMD: Infant/mother thrush advice sought [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 7 answers

An infant allergic to all foods? Has anybody heard of this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 5 answers

My 11 month old son needs to be circumcised soon due to extreme phimosis which has led to repeated urinary tract infections. (See this question for some background, actually.) Are there other Mefi parents who have had their older infants/children circumcised? Our urologist seems to think that he'll only be in discomfort for a day or two, and that the aftercare will be fairly minimal, but I'm not sure I believe him. Please lets not debate circumcision, ok? We chose not to have him circumcised at birth, but repeated serious UTIs are a whole other kettle of fish. Thanks! [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 34 answers

Parisfilter: breast feeding and colicky baby etiquette plus, housing choice [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 7 answers

Could a 9 month old baby rip someone's ear off?
posted on Feb 20, 2007 - 34 answers

Urine gets trapped between my son's foreskin and his penis (he is not circumcised, obviously). He's six months old. Over the weekend we noticed this every single time we changed his diaper, but it is not something we'd noticed before Friday of last week. My question is: is this unusual enough that I should contact his Ped ASAP, or is this basically normal and I can wait and talk with his Ped about it during his regular 6 month check up in two weeks? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 13 answers

Tricks for getting a breast-fed baby to delight in the joys of a breastmilk filled bottle? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2007 - 17 answers

Evaluating a day care: What non-obvious questions would you ask? What non-obvious things would you look for during a site visit? What subtle words, actions, behaviors or environmental factors would make you think twice about using a specific facility? “Had I but known” in-retrospect anecdotal cautionary tales are welcome. [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 24 answers

My baby is six weeks old. Increasingly, I have the feeling she's not very fond of me, which isn't unexpected since I'm coming to realize that I don't really love her either. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2006 - 52 answers

We're shortly travelling in Japan with an infant, and I have questions. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2006 - 8 answers

Metaparenting: How do I stay sane while home all day with a newborn? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2006 - 34 answers

How do we find a nanny? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 9 answers

BabyFilter: Are there any theoretical or actual risks or issues associated with using a(n orthodontically correct) baby's dummy (pacifier)?
posted on Apr 4, 2006 - 13 answers

Baby Bjorn users - when did you first use the carrier with your baby facing out? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2006 - 10 answers

Ideas for unique gifts for a baby coming in less than a month, and/or gifts for the first-time parents of said kid? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2005 - 13 answers

My son pees on me. Have any MetaParents tried the Weeblock or any similar product? Or have other tips for changing a boy baby's diaper without him soaking the area, his parents, and/or himself? We've tried using clean diapers and washcloths as shields with partial success, but we hope we can do better.
posted on Sep 25, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm looking for opinions and experiences on breast feeding. [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 21 answers

A dear friend just became a father (scant hours ago.) He and I go back a long way, and I'd love to do something nice for the new parents. My wife, a master knitter, is already at work on various soft and cuddly baby items, but having no similar handcrafting talents, I am looking for something purchasable that would be appreciated by a new father, mother, and male infant. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2005 - 16 answers

Advice for flying with a baby, please. (more inside)
posted on Jan 27, 2004 - 22 answers