OHbaby! Forums : How do I tell... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:06:32 +0000 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:05:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31205 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Mumtooboys, what is a &#034;wonder...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=918621&title=how-do-i-tell#918621 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 31205
Posted: 31 January 2010 at 11:05am

Mumtooboys, what is a "wonder week"? Just so I can be prepared ]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:05:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=918621&title=how-do-i-tell#918621 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : I guess if you&#039;re worried...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=918604&title=how-do-i-tell#918604 Author: JoJames
Subject: 31205
Posted: 31 January 2010 at 10:45am

I guess if you're worried about a dummy, see if you can settle him with your finger first, that is why we got a dummy, cause I was spending ages in his room letting him suck my finger to get to sleep. He just stopped taking the dummy around 5 months. And my boy was exactly the same at that age, very sucky and eating all the time, he never really comfort sucked he always got milk, the problem was that he didn't know that he was full and then would just throw up the excess. As everyone said it does pass and it does get easier. I found a wrap brilliant as well.]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:45:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=918604&title=how-do-i-tell#918604 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : ds is a &#039;sucky&#039; baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=918564&title=how-do-i-tell#918564 Author: kaybee
Subject: 31205
Posted: 31 January 2010 at 10:19am

ds is a 'sucky' baby and i caved in and got a dummy when he was about 5 weeks old. I would just get him sucking my finger before that anyway which is essentially the same thing really. I only use it occasionally, but it helped reduce his feeding time from 1 hour+ down to 30 minutes, as the last half hour was just about comfort sucking.

Maybe see if she enjoys sucking on your finger instead of the breast, and that might help you know if she just has a strong sucking reflex?

I think dummies should be used in moderation and i plan to stop using it when he's about 4 months, but i have found it very helpful (and great for those times when baby is hungry and for some reason i can't feed him straight away, or if he is overtired and confusing tiredness with hunger)

Before long ds will hopefully find his thumb and the dummy will become redundant!
]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:19:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=918564&title=how-do-i-tell#918564 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : we waited till 4 weeks, and after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=917976&title=how-do-i-tell#917976 Author: myonlineself
Subject: 31205
Posted: 30 January 2010 at 5:32pm

we waited till 4 weeks, and after we had the latch sorted to use dummy. it has been brilliant ]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:32:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=917976&title=how-do-i-tell#917976 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : I think like anything that dummies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=916233&title=how-do-i-tell#916233 Author: mumtooboys
Subject: 31205
Posted: 29 January 2010 at 11:33am

I think like anything that dummies and bottles for SOME babies can be an issue...problem is you don't know if it is going to impact you and your baby until you've done it and by then it might be too late to 'fix' it.

Personally I avoided a dummy this time for a number of reasons, mainly due to how it contributed to all the bf difficulties with DS1 who had one from about day 3 and because of the fact that they can be a real pain to get rid of. LOL Even had I wanted to give A a dummy (and I will admit we tried when he was about 10 weeks old) he refused to take one.

But as always, up to you as the parent what you want to do.]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:33:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=916233&title=how-do-i-tell#916233 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Re: dummies, I strongly recommend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=915663&title=how-do-i-tell#915663 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 10:28pm

Re: dummies, I strongly recommend reading this link... http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/concerns/pacifier.html]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=915663&title=how-do-i-tell#915663 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Sounds just like Jake... He does...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=915484&title=how-do-i-tell#915484 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 9:05pm

Sounds just like Jake... He does have reflux though and was a very sucky baby. There is a difference between feeding and comfort sucking though. You should be able to see him swallowing if he is feeding, if he is just sucking then its little sucks and no swallowing. Its up to you if you want to be a dummy or give him one (if he is comfort sucking).

Jake was given a dummy and nope has NOT affected his feeding. He has alwasy spat the dummy out when he wanted milk.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:05:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=915484&title=how-do-i-tell#915484 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Sounds like he&#039;s getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914862&title=how-do-i-tell#914862 Author: mumtooboys
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 2:41pm

Sounds like he's getting enough to me. It could be a comfort thing. After all the drama I had with bf DS1, including some SHOCKING advice that included top ups and dummies "not being a problem" , I just let him, DS2 that is. LOL There is a growth spurt at around 6 weeks and then a 'wonder week' sometimes at about week 8. The good news is that more sucking means more milk so I would personally just go with it; it's not like it's going to go on forever. hehehehehehe

I also wore/carried him alot, DS2 again that is; still do actually but I love it, he loves it so we just keep doing it. ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:41:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914862&title=how-do-i-tell#914862 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Ditto the other ladies - you&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914805&title=how-do-i-tell#914805 Author: crafty1
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 2:11pm

Ditto the other ladies - you've answered your question as he's gaining and you're getting plenty of wet nappies. He is comfort sucking. My DS was a sucky baby and a dummy meant i (and my nipples) could get a break from him and get him onto less often but bigger feeds, where they get that hindmilk.

I did have to help him with the dummy at first i.e. hold it in. You could also yes carry him close to you in wrap/sling so comfort him without feeding him to do it. ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:11:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914805&title=how-do-i-tell#914805 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : very normal they loved to be close...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914590&title=how-do-i-tell#914590 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 12:27pm

very normal they loved to be close to us our smell, hear our heartbeat, warmth e.t.c

So often it's just comfort sucking. Try a dummy, works wonders for us and doesn't interfer with BF.

Jacob did the same i just let him feed when ever, demand feeding. .
have you got a sling or moby i let J sleep in it when he's over tired. Works wonders
]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:27:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914590&title=how-do-i-tell#914590 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Hope2Be wrote:Hmmm, I was starting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914213&title=how-do-i-tell#914213 Author: Mamma2N
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 9:14am

Originally posted by Hope2Be Hope2Be wrote:

Hmmm, I was starting to wonder the same thing. I can't seem to put Cooper down at the moment and he's been feeding almost every hour for the last couple of days.


Totally normal! It does get easier - I promise!]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:14:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914213&title=how-do-i-tell#914213 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Hmmm, I was starting to wonder...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914206&title=how-do-i-tell#914206 Author: MamaT
Subject: 31205
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 9:07am

Hmmm, I was starting to wonder the same thing. I can't seem to put Cooper down at the moment and he's been feeding almost every hour for the last couple of days.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:07:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914206&title=how-do-i-tell#914206 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Feeding often is his clever way...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914024&title=how-do-i-tell#914024 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 11:07pm

Feeding often is his clever way of making you make more milk, so it shouldn't last for too long.
That said it is hot, so he may be thirsty as well.
And they often feed alot especially later in the day to tank up on the more calorific milk.

Well done you!]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:07:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=914024&title=how-do-i-tell#914024 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Yeah he has a bit of reflux as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913901&title=how-do-i-tell#913901 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:51pm

Yeah he has a bit of reflux as well but not all the time. It seems to come and go. We're in the process of implementing a dairy-free diet for me as well as using some herbal remedies and Gaviscon to help him.

]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913901&title=how-do-i-tell#913901 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Mum2Mac wrote:In saying that,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913805&title=how-do-i-tell#913805 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:04pm

Originally posted by Mum2Mac Mum2Mac wrote:

In saying that, DP just tried to give him a bottle of what I'd expressed off today and he didn't take bugger all of it.



That is one clever wee boy by the sound of it

I can only really echo what the others have said so far, it sounds like very normal newborn behavior to me and I would also highly recommend a sling or carrier of some kind (but please, avoid frontpacks!).

]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:04:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913805&title=how-do-i-tell#913805 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Yep I think you&#039;ve answered...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913781&title=how-do-i-tell#913781 Author: Mamma2N
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:57pm

Yep I think you've answered your own question. But is it that he may just want to be close to you (which is definetly normal baby behaviour).   I'd highly recommend a wrap/SSC/sling to carry him round so he is comforted by you.

I do remember days where I literally fed DD every hour (roughly feeding for 10mins or so at a time). So from my exp. it's completely normal too if he does want to be permanently attached to your boobies.

Only other thought is perhaps reflux? ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:57:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913781&title=how-do-i-tell#913781 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : My girl was attached for hours...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913757&title=how-do-i-tell#913757 Author: Katep
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:47pm

My girl was attached for hours on end and I could never get her to bed. It was ridiculous. Looking back, I was just a first time mum that didn't realise that babies didnt like beds and would often cry when put to bed. I now know what to do next time. Maybe try a dummy?]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:47:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913757&title=how-do-i-tell#913757 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : Mum2Mac wrote:He is gaining...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913751&title=how-do-i-tell#913751 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:44pm

Originally posted by Mum2Mac Mum2Mac wrote:

He is gaining weight, has lots of wet and dirty nappies.


you've just answered your own question!

Part, or maybe all of what he's doing is fairly normal newborn behaviour. Has he got any reflux? The continued sucking can sometimes be an indicator (but in and of itself is not a diagnosis!). He may just be a sucky baby?]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:44:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913751&title=how-do-i-tell#913751 <![CDATA[How do I tell... : ...if Mac is getting enough milk...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913742&title=how-do-i-tell#913742 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 31205
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:41pm

...if Mac is getting enough milk from me?

He is exclusively BF. He is gaining weight, has lots of wet and dirty nappies. He's burped and changed so should be comfortable but won't go to sleep and wants to be attached to my boobs all day otherwise he just cries.
In saying that, DP just tried to give him a bottle of what I'd expressed off today and he didn't take bugger all of it.

Any ideas? Could it be something other than hunger?

]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:41:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31205&PID=913742&title=how-do-i-tell#913742