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Questions tagged [infant]

Age specific questions from about 3 months to about 1 year of age. Younger: newborn. Older: toddler.

This age specific tag covers questions about infants after they realize there's more to the world than eating, sleeping and filling a diaper, but before they start toddling around on 2 feet, so say from about 3 months of age to about 1 year.

As with any age specific tag, the edges are fuzzy between this and the following tags: and .

A rule of thumb: this timeframe ends roughly when they become seriously mobile.

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Why do babies like to be bounced?

For a large amount of the time if our baby is crying I can stick her on my shoulder or my knee and bounce or rock her (gently), and she will calm down. Why does this work? She gets bounced a lot when she is with me. One thing I thought recently is…
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Is a Do-It-Yourself baby monitor a bad idea?

I am looking at video baby monitors and they are not cheap! As a technologist I am having a hard time accepting that a couple of a webcams and an LCD screen cost 200+ dollars. I can get a pretty decent in home security system for that price that…
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Introducing new baby to your toddler

I am expecting my second baby in the next few weeks. My daughter is just under two years old. What are some ways to support her and prepare her for this new chapter in our lives?
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How do you know if you're ready to be a parent?

It's hard to imagine a more difficult life decision than deciding to be a parent. How do you know if you're ready to be a parent?
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What are risks and benefits of using a helmet to mold our baby's head?

We took our healthy daughter for her 4-month checkup and half-jokingly asked the doctor whether we should be concerned about the fact her head is a bit misshapen. It is fairly round in the back left but the back right is noticeably flatter. To our…
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What should we pack when going camping with an infant?

My family and I are going camping in a couple of weeks and were wondering if anyone had any tips or just precautions we should take. I have been camping only a couple of times in my life; however, my husband is pretty experienced. We are planning…
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What are the most important features to look for in a baby monitor?

I want to buy a baby monitor but I am overwhelmed by all the different options. based on your experience, what are the most important features to look for in a baby monitor? Please explain the reasons for your preference.
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My baby fell from the bed. Is there any problem?

My 7 months baby fell from the bed yesterday on her back. I couldn't notice how she fell but we heard a sound and we ran to her only to find here lying on her back crying. The height of the bed is about 50 inch from the floor. She seems to be OK now…
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Can "Baby wearing" lead to physical issues for the baby?

We love to carry our baby using different baby wearing products...baby carrier (baby bjorn, ergo baby, etc.), the sling (with adjustable rings), etc. Depending on the age, they will generally be worn in different positions. Generally when their…
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Can rocking an infant make her too dependent on it?

We have a two month old. We are big believers of using the 5 S's to sooth her ( swaddling, side, shush, swing , suck ) We usually swing/rock her in our arms. Recently we started to use the swinger seat because she's getting heavier and it's getting…
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Do false alarms on Angel Care monitor mean sleep apnea?

We have an AngelCare monitor that uses a vibration sensor to detect if our daughter is breathing while in her crib sleeping. Basically, if it detects no movement for 10 seconds, it gives a warning beep. At 20 seconds, it goes crazy; waking the…
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How hard do I burp my baby?

The "howtos" out there don't really show you how hard to pat the baby when burping it. They seem to focus on positions and such, but they stop short of actually doing it. I want to know that I'm patting/rubbing him hard enough to be useful, and…
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Diaper rash: if properly treated how long will it last?

Our 3-month old son has bad diaper rash. We're putting a lot of the cream on each time we change his diaper. How long will it take before this goes away?
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Infant and noise from fireworks

I live in China and have a 2-week-old baby daughter. Today is Chinese New Year and the noise from the fireworks tonight will be deafening. What is the best way to protect her from the noise?
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How do I give my child's age?

People ask how old my baby is, and I'm not sure what to tell them. He was born May 16, 2016. Do I give his age in weeks? Days? When should I give it in months?
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