My 6.5 week old baby wants to suck and suck. Attempts at introducing a pacifier have been met with gags. She tries to get her fingers in there but just can't quite coordinate it. That leaves me. I'm often but not always willing to play this game, and soon have to go back to work. Suggestions?
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posted by dpx.mfx
on May 7, 2013 -
11 answers
Parents of MetaFilter, I need your wisdom. My 9 1/2 month old son has always been an early riser, but for the past two months, we've been struggling with extremely early wake-ups. We're all exhausted, and I'm desperate to get back to a semi-sane schedule. Please help.
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posted by Bella Sebastian
on Feb 1, 2013 -
19 answers
Yay, it's a baby sleep question! About the best little three month-old this side of anywhere! (Basically, my wife and I are mightily confused about where our boy is now and where we need to start planning to get him.) (Picture of pulkes inside, of course. If it's good enough for a cat question it's good enough for us.)
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posted by OmieWise
on Oct 30, 2012 -
33 answers
Is there a BEST over-the-counter sleeping pill or do I just need to find the one that is best for me? Or are they all the same?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2012 -
30 answers
Baby light thief is almost one year old, and won't nap on his own unless he's exhausted, won't go to sleep on his own, and usually wakes up once in the night. Please help us get him to sleep on his own and stay asleep, and without crying if possible.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Aug 8, 2012 -
43 answers
My partner, who usually nurses our son to sleep, is leaving town for a week. How can I use this opportunity to work on my son's sleep habits?
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posted by hought20
on Jun 14, 2012 -
27 answers
Every night I dream my newborn baby is in bed with me and is in danger of being crushed or suffocated in the blankets. How do I stop these awful dreams?
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posted by CrazyLemonade
on Apr 19, 2012 -
22 answers
First-time parents looking for resources to get 4-month infant to sleep on his back. We've already consulted our pediatrician and family, and searched online... would appreciate any more help!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2012 -
35 answers
3 month old baby sleeps well during the night, but not during the day, which is stressing out his parents big time. As his dad, I'm here to ask for help to solve the problem. Specific details inside.
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posted by Effigy2000
on Jan 29, 2012 -
29 answers
Right now, our 3-and-a-half-year old has her own room, and our one-year-old sleeps in Mommy & Daddy's bedroom. Next week, we're moving the baby into the toddler's room. What can we do to make the transition as painless as possible? How can we make this necessity into a positive experience for our kids? Are we crazy for even considering this? If your children share a bedroom (or if you shared a bedroom as a child), I'd love to hear your advice, warnings, opinions, and anything else you think I should hear.
posted by yankeefog
on Dec 9, 2011 -
22 answers
Parents who were still cosleeping at one year: can you give me your stories of transitioning your little darlings to their own beds/rooms?
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posted by rabbitrabbit
on Oct 16, 2011 -
28 answers
I'm looking for a music playing device for the baby's room. I'd like a small (semi) portable unit with built-in speakers that can play radio and a CD, and sounds decent. Bonus criteria: remote control; a noise making feature (sounds of the ocean or whatnot); iPod or auxiliary line in playback; SD card playback.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Aug 9, 2011 -
8 answers
Baby hack filter: Are there any tricks in getting babies to sleep longer than 1 sleep cycle (45 mins) during the day?
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posted by bingoes
on Jul 2, 2011 -
18 answers
I am going to be away from my baby for five days. Help me know that he will be OK without me.
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posted by bq
on Feb 9, 2011 -
18 answers
We'd like to go on a family cruise in the second half of May: myself, my husband, Baby J and my parents. What will this be like? And also, got any specific recommendations?
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posted by sillymama
on Dec 21, 2010 -
6 answers
He's been in our room in a bassinet (so sweet!). But it's time for him to go to his room, his crib. Also, he wakes up every 1-2.5 hours so we're doing graduated extinction this weekend.
A few questions:
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posted by kristymcj
on Dec 12, 2010 -
9 answers
Why do babies/young children need help falling asleep? Why do most of them need to be taught or trained to sleep through the night?
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posted by xo
on Nov 28, 2010 -
17 answers
We weaned our 6 month old from his pacifier 5 days ago. He won't nap and has a very hard time getting to sleep in general. He used to be so easy, I'm dumbfounded. Ideas?
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posted by kristymcj
on Nov 15, 2010 -
15 answers
My 12-month-old baby refuses to go to sleep unless he's holding my hand. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting him over this or transferring his attachment to something a little less attached to me?
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posted by logic vs love
on Nov 2, 2010 -
40 answers
Our 4.5 month old wakes 5-8 times in the night loudly requesting that his pacifier be re-inserted. I'm tired. Help me.
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posted by kristymcj
on Oct 17, 2010 -
50 answers
[infant poo details follow] My one year old son wakes up when he dirties his diaper. Regrettably this tends to be at 5.30 / 6am - an hour before he's supposed to get up. If he doesn't then he sleeps through. He only goes once per day. Ideally I'd like this to be later in the morning. Any ideas how to move his body clock?
posted by TrashyRambo
on Jun 7, 2010 -
9 answers
How important is sleep training for a 6-month-old baby that already sleeps pretty well, but can't go to sleep on her own?
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posted by gnutron
on Jan 20, 2010 -
22 answers
My five-month-old son has suddenly started crying in the middle of the night every hour or two, just as he did as a newborn. What gives?
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posted by zardoz
on Sep 3, 2009 -
17 answers
Yet another my-baby-can't-sleep question. We've tried every recommendation we've seen online or got from the pediatrician and nothing has worked. Need more ideas or reassurance that it's normal and will pass someday.
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posted by wolfkult
on Aug 31, 2009 -
50 answers
[NewBabyFilter] Baby Incoming! Before the stork arrives I have furnished the Nursery(tm) with, er, furniture. Crib, chair, what have you. Baby Mattresses vex me, and I need help in buying one. Will you be my baby mattress daddy?
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posted by cavalier
on Mar 23, 2009 -
31 answers
Can anyone suggest a good book to deal with the sleep problems and separation anxiety felt by a 9-month old, just adopted baby?
posted by luriete
on Jan 3, 2009 -
37 answers
3 month old baby crying inconsolably in her sleep? Help me stop the crying without waking her up!
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posted by gaspode
on Dec 11, 2008 -
20 answers
How should I reconcile my baby's happy, working sleep schedule with our upcoming international travel?
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posted by lottie
on May 24, 2008 -
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BabyFilter: I'm looking for advice on how to schedule late night baby feedings once I go back to work (details inside)
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posted by theNonsuch
on Jun 14, 2007 -
16 answers
How do I stop my 17-month-old daughter from feeling entitled to nurse when she wakes up in the middle of the night?
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posted by leahwrenn
on Jan 6, 2007 -
15 answers
My four month old seems to be having an allergic reaction to my cat. What options do I have that include keeping the kitty. More inside please.
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posted by toomuch
on Jan 3, 2007 -
33 answers
My 8-month-old son has wildly inconsistent sleep habits. What can we do?
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posted by crawl
on Nov 8, 2006 -
23 answers
My wife and I will have our first kid in June. Our cat is a sweet, lovable, completely insane little pain-in-the-butt. He loves snuggling up to both of us, especially when my wife naps, but he's not allowed to sleep with us. But now we have to think about Baby Kickstart.
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posted by Kickstart70
on Mar 20, 2006 -
28 answers
