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October 03, 2001



		Dear Dr. Jana, We just brought our baby (Carlee) home from the hospital. She is so sweet and loving, but our first night home she only slept in the crib for about four hours total. The rest of the time my wife or myself was holding and/or feeding her (of course I was not feeding her). Is this normal? Do we need to let her cry and see if she will eventually fall asleep in the crib? That will be very hard for us to do. Dear Paul, Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Your question is fairly easy to answer because I can assure you that it is perfectly normal for a newborn to cry and eat during the night. By your question, I assume you have already heard of the great debate over... See Full Reply

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Well before I brought my firstborn child home from the hospital, I had stocked up on all of the latest and greatest baby supplies, everything from night lights and monitors to a crib bumper that matched the teddy-bear wallpaper border, lamp, and mobile. Two children (and several years' pediatric experience) later, I have learned that not all of these gadgets, decorations, and conveniences are absolutely necessary. That said, there are probably a few supplies you'll want to be sure to have, starting with a safe place for your baby to sleep. Look to drSpock.com to help you figure out exactly what is safe, what's recommended, and what may simply make your life (more specifically, your nights) a bit easier.

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	AUTHOR: SonjaR SUBJECT: Daughter waking herself up DATE: August 31, 2001
I have a 7 1/2 week old daughter. During the day she wakes herself up due to the fact that she has scooted herself into a corner or side of her crib, realizes she can't go any further, becomes frustrated and then wakes herself up crying. The problem usually does not happen at night just during the day. Has anyone dealt with this or have any suggestions? join the discussion

THIS WEEK'S TIP

Instead of relying on baby blankets to keep your newborn bundled and warm as the nights get cooler, consider going without the blanket and dressing him in slightly warmer pajamas instead.

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