What did your newborn baby wear home from the hospital?

I am having my baby of undetermined gender in less than 2 months (end of April- should be spring weather). What should I bring to the hospital for it to wear home? Did you have an outfit picked out for your newborn? What if it’s much smaller/larger than anticipated?

I did. I brought him home in a little sleeper. it was a newborn size and still too big and baggy but we still put it on him and he wore it home.

you could do a white outfit. it’s gender neutral and it’ll look so cute for pictures, plus that’s the one time your baby will wear white and not get it messy…a little sleeper or some pants and a shirt will be fine for that. bring a light blanket and a heavy blanket and dress baby according to the weather — whatever you’re comfortable wearing plus another light layer is plenty.

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What baby formula is the highest quality and best tasting on the market. Are organic formulas better?

I am looking for what could be considered the "best" baby formula. The best meaning the best for the baby including ingredients, recipe, quality, and taste. Also are organic formulas that claim to not contain growth hormones, steroids, antibiotics etc actually worth it. Your opinions are appreciated. Thanks

I think Enfamil is good. Generic brands do have all the same ingredients as name brands but there is a difference. And formula does taste bad. I haven’t really had experience with a lot of different brands but my pediatrician said they were all the same like colgate verses crest.

Organics don’t know. Just wanted to give my two sense about generic and name brand. Generics: the powder is clumpy, they leave a oily residue and they are yellow in color when mixed. Brand name: the powder is very fine and when they are mixed the color is white. No oily residue. I wouldn’t buy generic again….

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is it safe to give my 18 months old baby milk in cuba?

i live in canada and i am planning a trip to cuba with my husband and my 18 month old baby. i was wondering if it was safe to her milk in cuba? if not, how can i take milk with me without needing a fridge. is there milk that does not need to be refregirated?

I’m sure you can find a good store that sells regular milk. If you’re really worried then you should maybe buy formula for the days that you are gone and wouldn’t try any canned milk or anything like that. I would suggest you buy formula or maybe even pedisaure shakes or something like that!

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How to deal with the sad feelings of weaning baby from breast?

My daughter turned a year old on the 8th of this month, and although I didn’t plan on weaning her this soon, health issues have forced me to. I’m proud of myself for making it to a year, but I have been so so sad over it. Tonight may be her final nurse and I am getting teary-eyed just thinking about it. How do I deal with these feelings? I’m a wreck!!

Aww. First let me say congrats for doing it a year. I don’t think there’s anything you can really do to chase away the blues besides have lots of cuddle time and focus on the good you did for her rather then your unhappiness at having to stop.

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What does your baby sleep in during the winter?

My baby is 4 months old. We usually sleep in footed sleepers or sleep sacks. I keep my home at 70 degrees. She seems hot sometimes at night but I feel like I need to have her feet and legs covered. What do you do?

Lilah is 6 months old and ever since she was about 2 months we have done a footed sleeper and a light halo sleep sack. I also keep my house at about 70-72. She seems very comfortable. =)

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How do people get to be on test panels for baby products?

I’ve always wondered that. Do you have to know someone? I would love to "test" baby/toddler products out in my own home! I always see things on their websites showing all the testimonials from moms who have tried this product out during the "testing" phase.

Anyone know how you can do that?

best way to know is googleing it

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Can eating babyfood be a great way to lose weight?

My friend is fixing to start this kind of diet.

Yes, they actually prescribe it to gastric bypass patients after the surgery…cause it’s light and gentle on their stomach…low in calories and fat….

Also, I did this when I got my tongue pierced the first week and lost 5lbs….

I’d recommend it..it’s good for babies, so it’s good for us.

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My daughter will be starting on babyfood next month…..?

I want to make her food homemade, from scratch. Any ideas or recipes will be greatly appreciated! I have a few books on homemade baby food but would like to see what recipes, ideas worked for others!

Check out this site, it is really great…

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/downloads.htm

I would start with veggies and then move to fruit. If you do it the other way around, your baby might not like veggies.

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How long do I wait to feed baby again after rice cereal feeding?

I fed my 4month old son cereal (rice) for the first time…Dr. says once a day to feed him rice cereal with his formula, so after feeding rice cereal, whats the standard time to wait to feed milk?? Hes never been a fussy baby, he doesnt cry when hes hungry, so I feed him milk every four hrs. (Standard)

Your regular routine should not change. Only offer rice cereal AFTER his formula and give his next feeding at the same time your normally would. Starting solids should not impact on the amount of formula your son gets, as this is still his main source of nutrition.

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Does baby get nutrition first or mother?

i’m just curious, when your pregnant and you eat, does the baby get the food first or does the mother? like if you just ate a cracker does the baby get the cracker, do you, or is it equally split up… just wondering!

the baby doesnt really get the FOOD (ie cracker) just the neutrience from the food but even if the mom doesnt eat the baby will take neutrience from the mothers body so in all the mom gets the cracker and the baby gets the neutrience thats why its you are eating for 2…..you eat more so that you/the mother can get the neutrience that you/she needs to survive as well

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