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5 Common Baby Problems Solved
From Hating Car Rides to Babies Who Need Constant Attention
By Lisa Hurt Kozarovich
- Start off with short trips and make them frequently.
- Try to travel when the baby is at his sleepiest or happiest time.
- Make sure your baby can see out the window.
- Experiment to see if Baby prefers to travel lying flat in a car bed instead of upright.
- Use a sunshade to shield Baby's eyes and allow him to see better.
- Try to determine if there's a smell in the car that upsets the baby, then eliminate it.
- Play verbal games with your toddler.
- Take along a few favorite toys.
- Play music or sing.
- Make sure he has plenty of physical exercise before a trip.
Babies Who Hate Riding in Strollers
Sometimes the best advice, parents and experts agree, is simply to be patient. Most babies learn to love their strollers or at least tolerate them. "Some babies require more outlets for their physical energy," says child educator Elinore Herschkowitz. "They don't want to be confined, and they don't like to sit still. Be patient. These children will probably be less fussy as soon as they can move around a little more on their own at home." 
- Test-drive the strollers in the store to see how your baby reacts. Does he like one kind better than another? If he hates them all, you might consider buying a less expensive stroller and plan on using a Snugli when possible.
- Give him a few favorite toys to take along.
- Make sure there is protection from the sun.
- Make sure he's not over- or underdressed for the weather.
- Begin with short walks and build up to longer ones.
- Experiment to see if he prefers the vibration and motion of bumpy areas or likes a smooth ride.
- Put him in the upright position so he can see better.
- Talk or sing to him during the walk.
- Put receiving blankets around him to help him feel more secure and able to sit up better.
- Put him in the stroller while in the house for a few minutes and play a game, then take him out.
- Walk with someone who has a child the same age.
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