Q. i just recieved a new musical toy for my 8 month old in the mail, it has a small piece that is broken off on top that i know i can fix with super glue, but i need to know if its safe..i know my mom used it on my toys way back, but..i don't know about if its toxic or not?..he is a teething and chews on everything!
A. No it is not safe! Send the toy back! The glu is toxic and if it doesn't hold he could choke on the piece.... Please don't do that!!
Daughter is 8 months old, should she be using a sippy cup?
Q. My pediatrician reccomends introdcuing a cup at 6 months. My daughter is now 8 months and still doesn't seem to understand the sippy cup. All she will do is chew on the spout. I've shown her to tip it up like her bottle, but all she wants to do is chew and shake it and throw it around like a toy. Should I keep trying? Is there a certain cup that works better? My mom keeps telling me that she's too young. It's hard to have all the conflicting ideas.
A. If your daughter is breastfeeding there is no compelling reason for her to take a sippy cup, breastfed babies do not need water nor any other fluids under 1 year of age.
Formula fed babies may need water to help prevent constipation, however water can also be given in a bottle. I have seen no evidence that bottles, pacifiers, nor thumb sucking cause any problems for tooth and jaw development under 3-4 years of age. Both bottles and sippy cups deposit the liquid in about the same place in the mouth, and most sippy cups drip in the same ways bottles do.
Even if you were to follow the advice to get rid of bottles at one year, you should have an appointment with a pediatric dentist at 1 year (or 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth whichever is FIRST). Then you could discuss the pros and cons of bottles vs sippy cups regarding proper tooth alignment and decay. There is little point discussing that topic with a pediatrician or family doctor -they really aren't trained in such things. And you should see a pediatric dentist in any case (and it is very important to see a dentist toddlers who do not get flouride sealant every 6 months are 4 times as likely to get cavities. If a toddler has cavities it generally requires general anesthetic to fix). Cavities in toddlers are rare but the prevalence is increasing.
Otherwise if you just want to teach her to use a sippy cup try the ones that aren't leak proof. Or try teaching her to drink through a straw. Some people recommend using the straw to drip liquid into the toddlers mouth a few times so they get the idea.
Best of luck.
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=856
How old is too old?
According to the American Dental Association, thumb sucking does not cause permanent problems with the teeth or jaw line unless it is continued beyond 4 to 5 years of age. As it turns out, somewhere between 85% and 99% of children have finished thumb sucking spontaneously before this period.
Which children keep sucking their thumbs?
Many parents are concerned that thumb sucking at a late age is a sign of emotional immaturity or lack of self-confidence. When investigators have looked at late thumb suckers for common traits, they found only one thing in common that distinguished them from other children -- a prolonged history of a strong battle with thumb sucking at an earlier age. It is striking that many well-meaning parents have actually encouraged thumb sucking by trying to forcibly take the thumb out of their children's mouths.
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthAtAnyAge/InfantsAndChildren/Infants/CanPacifiersBabyBottlesRuinMyBabysTeeth.cvsp
Are Pacifiers a Problem?
During a child's first few years, sucking habits are unlikely to cause significant damage to a child's mouth. But persistent and long-term sucking, especially after the permanent teeth begin to come into the mouth around age 6, can cause:
* The top front teeth to slant out.
* The bottom front teeth to tilt in.
* The upper and lower jaws to be misaligned.
* The roof of the mouth to be narrowed.
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthAtAnyAge/InfantsAndChildren/Infants/CanPacifiersBabyBottlesRuinMyBabysTeeth.cvsp
Many children satisy their desire to suck by continuing to use a bottle or sippy cup as a pacifier or by breastfeeding long after these habits are no longer needed for nutrition. If the bottle or cup contains anything other than plain water, the frequent sucking or sipping may put the child at very high risk of developing early and extensive tooth decay.
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/thumbsucking-pacifier
Can problems result from prolonged thumbsucking and finger sucking?
Yes, but not until the permanent front teeth come in (beginning about age six). After that, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It also can cause changes in the roof of the mouth.
The intensity of the sucking is a factor that determines whether or not dental problems may result. Children who rest their thumbs passively in their mouths are less likely to have difficulty than those who vigorously suck their thumbs. When the thumb is removed from the mouths of active thumbsuckers, a "popping" sound often is heard. Some aggressive thumbsuckers may cause problems with their baby (primary) teeth. If you notice changes in your child's primary teeth, consult your dentist.
Formula fed babies may need water to help prevent constipation, however water can also be given in a bottle. I have seen no evidence that bottles, pacifiers, nor thumb sucking cause any problems for tooth and jaw development under 3-4 years of age. Both bottles and sippy cups deposit the liquid in about the same place in the mouth, and most sippy cups drip in the same ways bottles do.
Even if you were to follow the advice to get rid of bottles at one year, you should have an appointment with a pediatric dentist at 1 year (or 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth whichever is FIRST). Then you could discuss the pros and cons of bottles vs sippy cups regarding proper tooth alignment and decay. There is little point discussing that topic with a pediatrician or family doctor -they really aren't trained in such things. And you should see a pediatric dentist in any case (and it is very important to see a dentist toddlers who do not get flouride sealant every 6 months are 4 times as likely to get cavities. If a toddler has cavities it generally requires general anesthetic to fix). Cavities in toddlers are rare but the prevalence is increasing.
Otherwise if you just want to teach her to use a sippy cup try the ones that aren't leak proof. Or try teaching her to drink through a straw. Some people recommend using the straw to drip liquid into the toddlers mouth a few times so they get the idea.
Best of luck.
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=856
How old is too old?
According to the American Dental Association, thumb sucking does not cause permanent problems with the teeth or jaw line unless it is continued beyond 4 to 5 years of age. As it turns out, somewhere between 85% and 99% of children have finished thumb sucking spontaneously before this period.
Which children keep sucking their thumbs?
Many parents are concerned that thumb sucking at a late age is a sign of emotional immaturity or lack of self-confidence. When investigators have looked at late thumb suckers for common traits, they found only one thing in common that distinguished them from other children -- a prolonged history of a strong battle with thumb sucking at an earlier age. It is striking that many well-meaning parents have actually encouraged thumb sucking by trying to forcibly take the thumb out of their children's mouths.
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthAtAnyAge/InfantsAndChildren/Infants/CanPacifiersBabyBottlesRuinMyBabysTeeth.cvsp
Are Pacifiers a Problem?
During a child's first few years, sucking habits are unlikely to cause significant damage to a child's mouth. But persistent and long-term sucking, especially after the permanent teeth begin to come into the mouth around age 6, can cause:
* The top front teeth to slant out.
* The bottom front teeth to tilt in.
* The upper and lower jaws to be misaligned.
* The roof of the mouth to be narrowed.
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthAtAnyAge/InfantsAndChildren/Infants/CanPacifiersBabyBottlesRuinMyBabysTeeth.cvsp
Many children satisy their desire to suck by continuing to use a bottle or sippy cup as a pacifier or by breastfeeding long after these habits are no longer needed for nutrition. If the bottle or cup contains anything other than plain water, the frequent sucking or sipping may put the child at very high risk of developing early and extensive tooth decay.
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/thumbsucking-pacifier
Can problems result from prolonged thumbsucking and finger sucking?
Yes, but not until the permanent front teeth come in (beginning about age six). After that, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It also can cause changes in the roof of the mouth.
The intensity of the sucking is a factor that determines whether or not dental problems may result. Children who rest their thumbs passively in their mouths are less likely to have difficulty than those who vigorously suck their thumbs. When the thumb is removed from the mouths of active thumbsuckers, a "popping" sound often is heard. Some aggressive thumbsuckers may cause problems with their baby (primary) teeth. If you notice changes in your child's primary teeth, consult your dentist.
What does an 8-month old baby need on a visit to Grandma's?
Q. My baby is 2 months old, but he and I are visiting his grandma's house when he is 8 months old. Grandma wants to start buying things he will need when he visits such as a car seat, cradle, etc.
What things do 8 month old babies use?
We are flying to Grandma's house, so we won't have much with us other than clothes and a few toys.
And we'll be staying at Grandma's for at least two weeks and maybe as much as a month.
What things do 8 month old babies use?
We are flying to Grandma's house, so we won't have much with us other than clothes and a few toys.
And we'll be staying at Grandma's for at least two weeks and maybe as much as a month.
A. A car seat and a safe place to sleep are the most important things. Most 8 month olds sleep in a crib at home (or co-sleep with mom) but usually a pack'n'play is more practical for traveling. Grandma could then fold it up and store it away easily when you aren't there. If you expect to visit again in the next few years, I would tell her to get a convertible car seat (not an infant one) that can go rear facing or forward facing. An 8 month old will do just fine in one of those, and then it will still be usable for several more years. Most 4 year olds can still fit in a convertible seat. If she gets an infant seat, you'll only be able to use it for this visit and will need a different one the next time.
Otherwise, an exersaucer, walker, or other play equipment is nice, but not essential. Chances are he'll be playing with Grandma more than by himself, so it may not get much use. I wouldn't buy something like that for just one visit.
A high chair is convenient for meal times, but again not necessary. They also make booster seat/high chair combos that strap onto a regular chair, which is what my parents have for when we visit. It's small and stores away easily when we're not there and works as a high chair with tray for a baby or as a booster seat for a toddler/preschooler. Plastic bowls/plates and baby spoons if you choose to spoon feed, but those you can easily bring with you in your luggage.
You might want a stroller, if you plan to be taking baby out for walks or something a lot. I usually brought our stroller on the plane to have a place to for my daughter to sit while we were in the airport, and also so I had less to carry! You can check it at the gate and pick it up at the other end.
You'll need diapers, but you won't know what size until closer to when you visit, as it depends on your baby's body shape and weight at the time. Also wipes of course.
So much suggestions for Grandma would be: a convertible car seat, a pack'n'play, a high chair/booster seat combo, and a few plastic bowls/plates/spoons. If she has money to burn and really wants to, she could also get some sort of play equipment or toys.
Otherwise, an exersaucer, walker, or other play equipment is nice, but not essential. Chances are he'll be playing with Grandma more than by himself, so it may not get much use. I wouldn't buy something like that for just one visit.
A high chair is convenient for meal times, but again not necessary. They also make booster seat/high chair combos that strap onto a regular chair, which is what my parents have for when we visit. It's small and stores away easily when we're not there and works as a high chair with tray for a baby or as a booster seat for a toddler/preschooler. Plastic bowls/plates and baby spoons if you choose to spoon feed, but those you can easily bring with you in your luggage.
You might want a stroller, if you plan to be taking baby out for walks or something a lot. I usually brought our stroller on the plane to have a place to for my daughter to sit while we were in the airport, and also so I had less to carry! You can check it at the gate and pick it up at the other end.
You'll need diapers, but you won't know what size until closer to when you visit, as it depends on your baby's body shape and weight at the time. Also wipes of course.
So much suggestions for Grandma would be: a convertible car seat, a pack'n'play, a high chair/booster seat combo, and a few plastic bowls/plates/spoons. If she has money to burn and really wants to, she could also get some sort of play equipment or toys.
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