IndusLadies - Infants http://www.indusladies.com/forums Share here about breastfeeding, formula feeding, weaning, solids feeding, diapering, potty training, etc. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.IndusLadies.com/forums/images/006/misc/rss.jpg IndusLadies - Infants http://www.indusladies.com/forums Baby reluctant to Breast Feed http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77875-baby-reluctant-to-breast-feed.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:33 GMT I have started supplement food for my DD who has completed 6 months.. As per Pediatrician's advice I have introduced Cereals, Veg. Soups... Thank God she likes it.. The main problem is that she never feeds on BF during daytime even when forced.. .. Meanwhile I need to pump out to clear the blocked ducts..

Is this a normal change in baby's appetite ? Or I'm over concerned ? ]]> Infants Tianna http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77875-baby-reluctant-to-breast-feed.html SAHMS: how do you keep your infants occuped through the day? http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77857-sahms-how-do-you-keep.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:57:05 GMT Hi All,

Up until now, my in-laws & I took turns through out the day to play with, and, lavish time & attention on my 5-month-old DS. Well, the PILs are leaving and it will only be the two of us (him & me) through most of the day. DD attends pre-K in the mornings and will be away at enrichment classes in the afternoons. DH is usually gone for most of the day and returns home very late.

I am getting worried because I will now be his only source of company during the day. In addition, I will have to deal with the cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, ferrying DD around to school & activities, feeding her meals, keeping HER entertained when she gets home etc. I am going to be REALLY busy, and spread so thin, that I am afraid that DS might not get a lot of quality time or enough attention from me. This scares me quite a bit.

Secondly, DS has been so used to spending time with someone on a one-on-basis whenever he is awake that he gets REALLY mad when he is left to his own resources. He's been spoiled rotten by all the attention that he's been getting in the past that he threw blue fits over the past couple of days when we (PILs & I) experimented leaving him to his own devices for about 10 to 15 minutes at time. I am getting REALLY scared and worried about how I'll handle him alone.

So, I would like to hear some ideas / tips from other SAHMs in a similar situation. I can cook and do some light cleaning in the early hours of the morning when everyone else is asleep, leaving the deep cleaning and major housekeeping to the weekends. However, I REALLY do not know how to keep him 'busy' during the day. I guess that is my biggest fear, actually - that he will be bored and I will be drained with trying to spend every spare moment with a small child with no rest / breaks in between!

How do you all manage to keep your babies occupied and what games / activities do you do together to combat boredom when you're stuck inside the home for hours together?

Please help!

Thanks in advance,

-Malyatha ]]> Infants Malyatha http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77857-sahms-how-do-you-keep.html 5months old baby doesnt take water http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77780-5months-old-baby-doesnt-take.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:40 GMT hi,indusladies

i heard lot about this site.
I am new to this site,i had a problem with my 5months baby .

i had started weaning him from about 20 days .
He accepts the food well n i am happy about that,but the problem is he doesn't take water,he spits of completly and he is a bottlefed baby.

Please help me to overcome this situation. ]]> Infants srihitha108 http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77780-5months-old-baby-doesnt-take.html <![CDATA[vanathi need help- baby's congestion wont subside]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77760-vanathi-need-help-babys-congestion.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:54:35 GMT vanathi, i need ur opinions and suggestions desperately. zoey has had bad congestion( nasal and i can hear a gurgling sound in her throat too) went to paed 2ce , initially we were asked to give only saline drops. later when it went worse he asked to put a drop each time of otrinoz baby nasal... vanathi, i need ur opinions and suggestions desperately.
zoey has had bad congestion( nasal and i can hear a gurgling sound in her throat too)
went to paed 2ce , initially we were asked to give only saline drops.
later when it went worse he asked to put a drop each time of otrinoz baby nasal drops( max 4 times a day)
but i dont see a difference. only being earlier with saline the mucus wont even be seen in her nostrils. but now with these drops i can see some mucus and occasionally suction it out with the bulb syringe.

but she has been extremely uneasy esp at nights. day times arent really bad, but she is a night time sleeper and hence i cant see her suffer so miserably.
tried putting a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil on a cloth n place near her pillow. tried a bowl of boiling water n a couple of drop s of the oil n place nxt to her bed. but things just wont subside

doc said that her chest is clear, and that most infants of her age wld hv congestion of different grade, its just pronounced in her,
but there has to be some solution? no?

sorry for the long rant, but i really am so desperate to see her happy again ]]> Infants loonypooh http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77760-vanathi-need-help-babys-congestion.html water for 2 month old baby http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77695-water-2-month-old-baby.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:33:27 GMT hi.. my baby is 2 month old (now he is in his 3rd month) he havent pooped from 2days whn i called my ped nurse said to give him 4 oz of water per day....can i give him water from now is nursery water best r sterlized filtered water best tell me plss hi..

my baby is 2 month old (now he is in his 3rd month)
he havent pooped from 2days whn i called my ped nurse said to give him
4 oz of water per day....can i give him water from now is nursery water best r sterlized filtered water best tell me plss ]]> Infants leesa http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77695-water-2-month-old-baby.html <![CDATA[My 11 month old won't drink water...any suggestions?]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77491-my-11-month-old-wont.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:59:37 GMT Hi all, My son is mostly breastfed and at times he does have formula or breastmilk from the bottle. I have tried to give him water when he started eating solids. (6 month old) He just spits it out or pushes the sippy cup away. I have pretty much everything, giving it to him in a bottle,... Hi all,

My son is mostly breastfed and at times he does have formula or breastmilk from the bottle.
I have tried to give him water when he started eating solids. (6 month old) He just spits it out or pushes the sippy cup away. I have pretty much everything, giving it to him in a bottle, different sippy cups, straw cups, straight from a small cup, spoon...also tried different temperatures of the water, no luck so far! This is making him constipated most of the time.

I just manage to get a couple of drops in during meal times. The max he has had is about an ounce. The Pediatrician says that it's alright as long as he is having enough breastmilk and if he is really really thirsty, he will drink. I am concerned that he still doesn't get his minimum intake of water.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thank you. ]]> Infants Srimj http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77491-my-11-month-old-wont.html Baby wants only breastmilk - Pls help http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77345-baby-wants-only-breastmilk-pls.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:03:13 GMT Hi all,

My 14-month-old son is refusing to eat anything for the last 4 days. But he wants only breastmilk and asks for it all the time, whenever he feels like. Today's menu was half a cake for breakfast, half a cake for lunch, and for dinner...nothing, only breastmilk. When I try to feed him anything else, he pushes away my hand or shuts his mouth tight. If I force him, he starts crying.

I have tried a variety of foods...I don't think taste is the problem here as he refuses to eat without even tasting it once. If I give him any fingerfood, he takes a bite or two and just plays with the remaining.

What do I do? I don't mind feeding him so many times, but I am worried if only breastmilk will be sufficient for him. His weight was 8.5 kg last month. Doctor said he was underwieght already. I am really really worried...Please tell me what to do...

Radhee. ]]> Infants radhee http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77345-baby-wants-only-breastmilk-pls.html Growth and Development - Milestones - 0 -12 mths http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77301-growth-development-milestones-0-12-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:14:05 GMT You can check the growth and development -milestones of your baby from Month 0 - 12. You can check the growth and development -milestones of your baby from Month 0 - 12.
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]]> Infants lee50 http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77301-growth-development-milestones-0-12-a.html Baby Lotion,body wash and oil suggestions http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77180-baby-lotion-body-wash-oil.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:59:56 GMT Hi ilites
What do u use for u'r baby?I use just head to toe body wash for my 1 month old baby,though my ped recommended cetaphil wash and lotion for my baby..Is it safe to use?as I read somewhere that it can be used only for extreme dry skin in babies... ]]> Infants ramyanand http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77180-baby-lotion-body-wash-oil.html Pest Control - Is it safe? http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77034-pest-control-is-it-safe.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:23:51 GMT Pest Control - Is it safe?
Hi all
Have you done pest control for u homes? Is it safe for Infants?
My mom's and my MIL's, both are flats with a lot of trees nearby. We are having mosquitoes and some insects (in rainy season).
1. Pleaes give ur thoughts on pest control
2. For mosquitoes, has anyone used netlon? Is it effective and easy to clean? ]]> Infants sumanr http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/77034-pest-control-is-it-safe.html Suggestions for a good Baby Book http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76818-suggestions-for-good-baby-book.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:16:24 GMT Hey New & Old mommies

I had very good books during my pregnancy and they helped a lot in managing it. TOday, I do not have the time to read books and hence had taken the idea out. Oflate, I am learning that this is when I need information the most. Everyday is like a challenge.

Can someone please suggest a book or two on babies that I can follow and also get info on. Kindly note that this should be available at Chennai.

THanks
Ramya ]]> Infants sumanr http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76818-suggestions-for-good-baby-book.html Tips 4 Become A Baby Sleep Expert - PDF http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76731-tips-4-become-baby-sleep.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:57:15 GMT Chapter 1: Important Sleep Information 2: Helping Baby Enjoy a Healthy Night’s Sleep 3: Quick Tricks to Help Baby Drift Off 4: What to Check If Baby Wakes During the Night 5: The Time to Start Saying ‘No’ Chapter

1: Important Sleep Information
2: Helping Baby Enjoy a Healthy Night’s Sleep
3: Quick Tricks to Help Baby Drift Off
4: What to Check If Baby Wakes During the Night
5: The Time to Start Saying ‘No’
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]]> Infants ramyasrini8 http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76731-tips-4-become-baby-sleep.html Supplements required for breastfeeding mommy? http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76423-supplements-required-for-breastfeeding-mommy.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:58:28 GMT Hi all, I am the mom of an active 3yr old DD and 8weeks old DS. For my DD, when she was 2.5months old,i got chikungunya... after which i was sooo weak that my breast milk supply was too low. Though i pumped, was on good nutrional diet, somehow i cudnt increase the supply then. I guess my stress... Hi all,

I am the mom of an active 3yr old DD and 8weeks old DS. For my DD, when she was 2.5months old,i got chikungunya... after which i was sooo weak that my breast milk supply was too low. Though i pumped, was on good nutrional diet, somehow i cudnt increase the supply then. I guess my stress was the culprit then.

Now for my DS, I would like to BF him till his 1yr atleast. So far am ex-BFg him. But i sometimes feel there is no energy in store, if i manage my DD for abt 4-5hrs, and feed/change DS too... :drowning

Am wondering if i need any extra supplements from now on, so that i dont loose my breast milk supply in the later stages...

Now am on mother's horlicks one time a day, amway protien powder, half tsp once. Amway cal/mg once a day.

Eating - am on good veggie diet so far,but not sure if i wud get time to cook an elaborate veggie meal in the future too... kids wud take up all my time...

Need your suggestion ladies... :) ]]> Infants PonLatha http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76423-supplements-required-for-breastfeeding-mommy.html discharge in eyes http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76401-discharge-in-eyes.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:53:23 GMT hi, My baby is 1 week old and in her eyes i can see whitish discharge. elders say it is due to heat, the discharge is like we have in our eyes. is this normal? do i have to do something for this. Chaaral hi,
My baby is 1 week old and in her eyes i can see whitish discharge. elders say it is due to heat, the discharge is like we have in our eyes. is this normal? do i have to do something for this.

Chaaral ]]> Infants chaaral http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76401-discharge-in-eyes.html 8 month infant having fever http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76334-8-month-infant-having-fever.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:37 GMT Hi ILs, My 8 month old infant has running nose and fever of 37.3 celcius (99.14 farenheit). He is sneezing very frequently and is coughing sometimes. This has been lasting since day before yesterday. So, yesterday afternoon I took him to doctor. the doc said his ears are ok and his chest is... Hi ILs,

My 8 month old infant has running nose and fever of 37.3 celcius (99.14 farenheit). He is sneezing very frequently and is coughing sometimes. This has been lasting since day before yesterday. So, yesterday afternoon I took him to doctor. the doc said his ears are ok and his chest is clear and I shld be giving infant tylenol every 4 hrs. I gave 0.8ml tylenol to my baby yesterday evening once and night once. But fever hasn't reduced. He looks dull and dint have a proper sleep last night. This is the first time he is getting fever. Earlier, I had given him tylenol (as per doctor's advice) whenever he was given shots. Should i continue tylenol for another day or go to the same doctor or take him to emergency? I too suffered from fever for past 2 days and took tylenol. I am feeling better now but I still have cough. I am sure he got cold and fever from me. Now that I am still not totally free from cold, is it that reason my baby is not getting rid of fever? Pls pour in your thoughts. ]]> Infants cutebaby http://www.indusladies.com/forums/infants/76334-8-month-infant-having-fever.html