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

Where near Boston can I find kid-friendly fireworks display? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 5 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

When your sleep is frequently interrupted and your memory and focus suffer, how do you get back up to speed? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 27 answers

I'm looking for some good ideas for infant Halloween costumes. We have a 5 month old daughter that we'd love to dress up (mostly for the cute pictures) but we're short on ideas. I've seen all the 'cute' costumes (some into the hundreds of dollars) available for sale on various sites but none of them are striking me as particularly worth the money. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 39 answers

What do you guys know about "immature myelination" in infants? I'm trying to learn more about this condition and what it means for the future of the child. Specifically what sorts of special care will likely be necessary. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 4 answers

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

Why do babies pull their ears when they are tired? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 11 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

Car seats in cabs/cars for hire in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 12 answers

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

Those with two or more kids: if you had to do it all over again, would you do so, or not? Not counting outside factors like the state of the world and so forth. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 46 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

How do I go about cashing or depositing a check made out to my 4 month year old daughter? The check was a gift, I deposited in our bank account, and the dang bank returned it, charged us a fee, because she isn't on the account. What is the easiest way around this?
posted on Nov 19, 2006 - 17 answers

What is the protein requirement of a 12 month old baby boy ? [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2006 - 15 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

I'm flying tonight from Boston to Pittsburgh with a one month old baby. I know not to bring any liquids in my carry-on luggage with me, per the news today. Will they let me bring the car seat on with me, or will I have to check it? What else should I expect, in terms of flying with a newborn? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 25 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

Cars and car seats: I have a 2-door 2005 Ford Focus ZX3. The baby is coming in six months. Should I plan on buying a new car? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 15 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

I have a 20 month old son who has cerebral palsy. And among the myriad problems this causes him (limited control of his limbs, poor vision, increased tone), his inability to sleep is causing a lot of grief. I'm hoping someone will have had a similar situation and has found a sleep solution that I haven't tried yet. [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2005 - 8 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

Which is better for a short term (3+/- mos): Hiring a nanny or sending your infant to child care? The child is coming on 15 months, and a second income is imperative. [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2005 - 9 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

Would my 3 year old son need a passport to travel into Canada from the US for a day trip? He'd be travelling with 3 other adults (all directly related to him), all of whom have unexpired passports. We'd be crossing at the Queenston/Lewiston bridge (outside Buffalo, NY). I have his birth certificate.
posted on Apr 20, 2004 - 8 answers

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