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How necessary is it to get the newborn supplemental screening?

charli_red1218 asked: No history of metabolic defects etc…just wondering how many moms got this test performed and if you felt it was neccessary in addition tot he tests the newborn is screened for in the hospital already.Raeburn

what is the difference between newborn formula and the 6 month follow on formula?

bola snack asked: I”m just wondering because i heard the newborn (step 1) formula was good to give your baby forever and you don’t need to progress to the 6 month formula. I’m just wondering if its easier to digest or has more nutrients than the 6 month formula? I’m trying to get my daughter [...]

What would a newborn mom want right after she has the baby?

Due 3/7/09 asked: I work for a state medical insurance, and we are trying to figure out what we can give to newborn moms we are giving the newborns baby stuff and a gift card for baby’s r us, but what about the moms what are some ideas to give them? Bath robe, slippers, nice [...]

What innoculations are needed for a newborn infant to be taken from USA to India? How old must the newborn be?

fthatch asked: The family will be living in New Delhi. The mother will give birth in the USA & will want to travel with the newborn as soon after the birth as is safe for herself & the baby to be with her husband.Bryana

How do i feed the newborn kittens if my cat isnt nursing them?

Shaneekqua W asked: My cat isnt nursing its newborn kittens and i need to find a way to feed them before its too late. This is urgent plz help =(Alvar

Is it okay to take a newborn home in a onesie?

Cre81luv asked: I am hearing a lot of mixed reviews on this. Some say that I should NOT take my newborn home in a onsie because of the belly button. Others say that this is the best. Just curious to know if anyone else has taken home their newborns in a onesie and if it [...]

How long was your baby in newborn diapers?

Blake’s Mom asked: I’ve been using the newborn diapers for 2 1/2 weeks now. It says on the package that it’s up to 10 lbs and then the size 1 diapers says 8 - 15 lbs. When can I start using the size 1 diapers? It’s just that I’ve got a lot [...]

How can I find help paying for child care for my newborn baby?

new mom asked: I have heard of the child care council but they are not funding until July and I may not be chosen. Child care seems so expensive for a newborn. I don’t know how I’ll be able to do it and pay the bills. I wish I could stay home, but I would [...]

How do I get my newborn to fall asleep during the day?

rh2006 asked: My newborn is seven weeks old, she does not sleep at all during the day. Maybe just a ten minute nap during the day THATS ALL. Then at night around 9ish or 10ish she goes to bed, she has always been a good sleeper at night. She sleeps a good [...]

What do you think of celebrities who sell photos of their newborn babies?

wrongnumber asked: What do you think of celebrities who sell photos of their newborn babies to magazine publications? A la Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie.Jennie