Babies: 9 - 12 Months

Anyone's lo on to 1 nap?

jasrun80 — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:34:04 GMT

I rarely post lately but in the few recent posts I have read about nap time I'm seeing words like "3rd" nap,,, which I can't say I even remember eliminating because I'm not positive it ever existed with my daughter ! She started off a rocked napper for a while but somehow, suddenly became an excellent 2 time a day, 2-3 hour napper. Recently I've pushed her to the limit and made her get through excruciating experiences (for me) like the dreaded zoo. I can't stand the zoo,... Anyway.. She happily sat through the experience & smiled the entire time, napped 20 minutes in the car then stayed up til her early bedtime of 6:30 that night.

Shes been screwing around a lot in her crib for an hour & a half, happily playing and babbling but has been skipping her afternoon nap. She's exhausted by 6:30 on those days, but happy as ever and eats & drinks well.

My question is, if you are transitioning to one nap, if there's anyone out there(!!!) then how do you do it?

My kid wakes around 6:30 or 7 am & I keep napping her at a normal morning time of 10ish to find that she won't nap in the afternoon but is quite tired by bedtime and resembles a puppy on Benadryl. How do you keep them up to kind of centralize a mid day nap?

Strawberry allergy?!

Rias — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:04:58 GMT

I gave my DD strawberry yogurt for lunch today. It was the third time she ate it this past week. This evening I noticed a rash all over her feet and legs and her face was flushed. I feel terrible but is it possible that she didn't react the first two times and now her body reacted to it? Anyone have any experience with strawberry allergies or any allergies? Thanks ladies!

Water in bed time bottle?

MeredithML — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:18:15 GMT

Any one start this yet? At DS's 9 month apt his dr said that we need to start offering water in the bed time bottle to try and wean it out. I think this seems really early IMO.

If you already started this process how did you go about it?

Finger food ideas

LoriMM — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:16:53 GMT

I feel like I'm in a rut with my LO's finger foods. I need some new ideas. Can anyone share some things their LO's like? Thanks!

Sister in law- pissed me off! Breastfeeding..

Cdienst — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:46:21 GMT

So Im still breastfeeding my 9 month old, she may have one or two bottles of formula a day but mostly its just me. I was telling my sister in law about a woman I met who had been breastfeeding for 17 months,

Her- "What?! Thats so creepy."

Me- "What? Creepy?"

Her- "I think breastfeeding for a year or longer is super creepy."

Me- "How do you even say that to me? Ive been feeding her for 9 months with no end in sight!"

Her- "Ya but your weaning her arent you?"

Me- "No." In my mind I said, "No, ***.Thanks for the support." This is coming from the girl who didn't even spend mothers day with her 4 year old, works full-time and works out after work so she basically spends NO time with him. Some moms are just so different.

I should add that I am a working mom too!!! I work two days a week gone for over 13 hours on those days (nurse) but I work because we need the money. I do NOT judge working moms for working. I DO judge my SIL for never spending time with my nephew while she criticizes me for the bond I have with my baby. She hardly sees him and I just cant understand it!! Some women were not meant to be mothers and she is one of them.

Zithromax (antibiotic)

mnb311 — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:21:53 GMT

My LO has a really bad cold, started as a stuffy nose last Monday, took him to the ped and she said his ears and throat looked alright. He's gotten worse this weekend, he's been waking up crying in the middle of the night which is not like him at all and also has a bad cough now. So anyway its Sunday so I had to just take him to the local Urgent Care, doc there said his ears are still okay for now but he gave us a prescription for Zithromax. I'm always wary of meds. Has anyone else had this antibiotic prescribed for their LO and how old were they? Any reactions? TIA

how did you eliminate bottles

Danaz1 — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:57:13 GMT

my ds has 4 bottles a day but he eats so much at dinner that he sometimes throws up if he has a bottle before bed. He also has one around 4 when he wakes up. My question is when did you eliminate bottles and which ones first. I was thinking I would keep the morning one and put the next two in sippys at lunch and dinner and then eliminate the before bed one first. that is what I did with DD I think. My doctor says no milk till one so I am still doing formula for a few more weeks.

Birthday presents for boys

vaninarosas — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:09:07 GMT

What are you getting your DS for his first birthday?? My LO's birthday is in a week and I still can't find what I want to get him. I bought him a few little things but I haven't found a good, real present. He loves our laptop and always wants to get into it so we thought of buying him a baby version of one but all I found were ones for older kids or ones that are too baby-like and not really anything like a computer, so we scratched that idea but I still have no clue what I want to get him. Please give me some ideas... what did you get your DS or what were you strongly considering? (the more ideas the better!)

TIA

Anyone else's LO HATE the car seat?

UMichGirl — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:44:43 GMT

Usually the longest DS is in the car is 30 minutes. Usually about 5 minutes into the car ride (if that) he starts whining...crying...screaming. He will writhe around in his seat, grabbing at the head cushions, acting like he is in extreme pain. We've made sure his straps aren't too tight, nothing is cutting into him from the car seat, etc. He also typically protests going IN to his car seat as well.

Today we were going to visit family almost two hours away. OMG. I seriously thought DH and I were going to lose it. First of all he didn't sleep at ALL there or back. Secondly, I sat in the back with him both ways prepared with books, his favorite toys, teethers, Puffs, etc. to help distract him. Nothing helps. A new toy will keep his attention for all of a minute before he throws it over the side of his car seat in frustration and starts writhing his body around like he's trying to get out, all the while screaming. He had a full on temper tantrum/meltdown that lasted a SOLID HOUR on the way home. He's only 10.5 months old! I fed him. I read to him. I sang to him. I cried with him (a lot). We used white noise. He would not relax. And because he wouldn't sleep on the way there, he was a complete crank (he's usually super fussy in general...so today it was way worse to where neither DH or I could really enjoy being there because one of us or the other was constantly trying to calm DS down).

I don't know what to do. I already told my parents tonight after going through all this that we will not be attending my cousin's high school graduation party in a few weeks because they live an hour away and I cannot go through that again. But we are supposed to go on vacation for a week over the summer and it's a five hour car ride each way. I CANNOT go through that for five hours.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks?? This can't remain the norm!!

SAHMs what do you do with LO?

ksutt — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:45 GMT

I'm looking to update my "bag of tricks". What do you all do with your LO throughout the day?

sleep help!!!

tab30 — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:31:11 GMT

I don't know what to do anymore. My DD wont sleep in her crib. She was going to sleep on her own and sleeping through the night but that all stopped when she got sick. Since then she has to be rocked to sleep and then I put her in her crib, when she wakes up i have to hold her to go back to sleep and when I put her down she wakes up crying. I have a bedtime routine and everything. My husband and I don't want to do the CIO method. We didnt do that the first time. I need advice!! Please help!

Question about strollers, City Mini?

SoxFan777 — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:54:34 GMT

I also posted this on the baby gear board. I'm not sure if it's a well trafficked board, though, so here goes...

I'm going on a trip abroad for 2 weeks with my (will be) 23 month old. I currently have a BOB jogger (it's a BEAST of a stroller and not compact at all) and the Chicco travel system stroller.

I really would like a city mini because it seems so easy to fold up with one hand and it seems lightweight, which would be nice for travel. Also, it seems like it will have good maneuverability on city streets.

My question: what's with the different models? I see them on craigslist for $150 and up, but I've seen them at Target for $200 (http://www.target.com/p/baby-jogger-city-micro-stroller/-/A-14180854 ) and I see that BRU has one that's $350 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12546357&searchURL=true )... what's the difference, in your experience?

Also, are there better options out there for what I want? I want to be able to fit the diaper bag under it, and I'd love a cupholder. Those are really the only "features" that I really like.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

Fighting the spoon/self feeding issues??

kstokes2002 — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:40:37 GMT

My LO is 10.5 months old. He has recently began fighting the spoon to the point where I cannot feed him lunch/dinner. He does fine with breakfast cereal and yogurt for a snack. I know that this is pretty much him wanting to self feed BUT he just really cant do it?? He can put anything hard into his mouth - puff/snacks but nothing squishy really. He does a few things and then just plays in it. How do I get him to understand that its food and not play? I'm so frustrated and I know he is only trying to be a big boy.

what's your 11-12 month old like right now?

smdukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:08:18 GMT

My son has been NUTS the last few days. He is super fussy, wanting to be held a lot, having break downs when someone leaves the room, crying, whining, screaming, planking and throwing "tantrums", and "hitting", etc. He seems to be unhappy more than happy. Even his daycare has mentioned that he's been emotional. The first couple of days they put it on his sheet he was fine at home, but late last week he started doing all of this at home. We did get him checked out last week to make sure it wasn't an ear infection or something and nada, he's not teething (has 8 and I don't see anything coming), eating and drinking normal, and sleeping normal. He doesn't walk yet, but cruises on everything and loves his walker. So I am telling myself he's just going through a develpomental milestone/phase and maybe frustrated about wanting to walk.

Curious, is your 11-12 month old really emotional like I've described above? Normal? What's your LO like right now? My best friend said "he'll be one in a couple weeks, welcome to life with a toddler" LOL:)

Comotomo Bottles

Rowansmom08 — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:32:49 GMT

What do you think of these? Are they worth the $$$ price?

The walking process?

achelray4 — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:21:02 GMT

Hi ladies! DS is still in the 6-9 group, but I have a question about what to expect.

DS has been pulling himself along furniture. Lately, he's been turning away from the furniture, letting go, and falling on his butt. Last night, he let go, took two steps, and fell backwards. I know he's still got months to go before he's actually walking, but it's got me curious about how the process works.

Did your LOs learn to stand up by themselves before walking? Or did they pull themselves up on furniture and start walking from there? TIA

9 months and not crawling

jsliva — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:25:25 GMT

My little guy turns 9 months tomorrow, and I feel as if he is behind compared to other babies his age. He's mastered going from sitting position to his tummy (pretty much flops down), scoots himself in circles and rolls. Since he's been 6 months he pushes off with toes when he tries to reach for toys. At his 6 mth appointment my doc thought since he was starting to do that, crawling would soon be following...but still not crawling. He also loves to stand next to furniture and bounce his legs. Should I be worried, or am I just being paranoid??

Random questions...grapes, oils and bloody noses

smdukes — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:43:38 GMT

1. What are you doing with grapes? Still peeling? I am currently cutting into fourths and peeling. He loves them but dang that's a lot of work. I can't find info on if I need to still peel...he's almost one and eats pretty large chunks of soft food but half a grape still kinda scares me so maybe keep cutting into fourths?

2. Does anyone use essential oils on their baby? My MIL is really into homeopathic methods and she used some oils on DS last night that seemed to work for his runny nose and fever. Just curious what your experience is if so?

Comment: Has your LO had a bloody nose yet? My son got one this morning after falling down on our hardwoods nose-first. No question really but it scared the crap out of me seeing him bleed for the first time!:(

Told you these were random!

Confused about finger foods

emilyec1 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:57 GMT

I'm really confused about finger foods and transitioning from purees to solids! I've started puffs with my twin boys, which they've enjoyed, but now I know we need to move onto other solid items as well. The thing is...I'm scared! I'm terrified they're going to choke on their food. What is the appropriate size for finger foods? I've read nothing smaller/larger than a blueberry....is that correct? So if I did a banana, for instance, would I cut into bites that small? Sorry for the should-be-common-sense questions but my pediatrician didn't give me a lot of guidance. My boys are 9 months and don't yet have teeth. Thanks!

Excited for your help!

hamacalabs — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:39:59 GMT

Stop spamming the boards

Chronic Cough?

kstokes2002 — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:11:01 GMT

Ok so I need some help. My son has had a pretty constant cough/rattle in his chest all winter long. He is in daycare daily. I have had him on antibiotics off and on and it will clear up and come right back. Now he is on Augmentin and it has taken away the cough at night but he still wakes with a terrible mucusy cough in the morning. I am wondering if this is normal? Could it be reflux? He does gag a lot when eating. But would morning mucusy cough be a part of that? My ped basically says that it is bronchitis and I am pushing for a more in depth look. He doesnt seem sick at all just always ratteling and coughing.

Food Allergies?

dmhrn13 — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:30 GMT

Anyone had a baby with an allergic reaction to a food? If so, what were your signs? Thanks.

Pinch grasp/Hand to mouth problems

amyliz33 — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:22:08 GMT

Hi ladies!

I have a 1 year old (just had bday on Thursday) who doesn't use his pointer and thumb to pick anything up, and still does not practice any hand to mouth when eating. He also has texture issues, so we are still in the process of introducing solids with more texture than just a puree. I started him at 6 months with baby food (pretty normal age) and tried to introduce real solids around 9 months. He was choking and coughing more than what seemed normal, so I ended up taking it pretty slow instead of forcing it. I'm only just now to the point where I can put pieces of food in his mouth that isn't spoon fed. (Banana, avocado, etc) Before we were just doing finely chopped veg or fruit mixed in baby food. So there has been some improvement, it's just a LONG process. (although I am proud of what he is able to do!)

I'm wondering if his aversion to texture/solids is related to not using pinch grasp or hand to mouth? I don't know if this is common, and I also don't know if there is anything specific I should be trying in order to encourage it! I try to always put something ON his tray instead of just feeding him, but he just uses both his pointer fingers to push it around. There is ZERO interest in putting it in his mouth.

I figure if I just keep trying, with the food on the tray and different/new pieces of food he will eventually grow out of this stage.

Anyone have the same problem?

Daycare Vent

brparish — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:32 GMT

Sorry--Just have to vent for a minute...

It seems like my son has been sick with something since he started daycare. I kind of knew this would happen, but it is exhausting. Tuesday morning my daycare called frantically because they noticed blisters on 2 of his fingers and 2 on his upper lip. So they said I needed to come get him right away and take him to the doctor. So I take him in and he has a very mild of hand foot and mouth..doctor said if he doesn't get anymore spots that day than he probably wasn't going to and she thought if that were the case he wasn't that contagious anyway and could go back to daycare. I contemplated asking her for a note saying that...but knew it wouldn't fly. Our daycare is very strict on all of that..which I get, dont get me wrong...but they said that all spots have to be completely gone, not just scabbed over. Ok fine..we will deal with that even though I'm fairly new in my position and do not have any PTO built up yet. Well I completely forgot that today was Friday--payday--my days have been all mixed up since he hasn't been to daycare most of the week. So I texted our provider (it is an in home daycare run by 2 women) and explained that I forgot and apologized and asked if it would be ok to drop off a check right after work. She sent one back saying that they needed it by noon so she could go to the bank. Um WTH? First, I'm not taking unpaid time off to come drop off a check in the middle of the day and Second..I pay you to be with my child at all times, from the time I drop him off until I pick him up...not so you can run to the bank during nap time..I dont care if there are 2 of them there...I'm so livid..I havent even responded yet. I get that it is my fault I forgot...but it's not like I am asking to not pay her for a week for something...I honestly dont know what to say to them..I'm more mad about the fact that she leaves during the day to run to the bank than anything...I can deal with the inconvenience of wanting a check by noon...

baby solids

egsulaiman — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:42:44 GMT

I think I've posted this a couple times.... but its been a few months, so I wanna see if there have been any improvements, or if anyone else is dealing with this.

LO is 11 months old, and still not interested in solids. We give her food every day, 3 times a day... all sorts of stuff... and its very very rare that she eats, and even when she does, it's only 1-2-3 bites.... anyone else??