Activity Centers: Infant
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Infant Baby Activity Walker
Asked by I.T. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2010
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hi moms, can you please help me? i have 6 months old and want to buy infant baby activity walker but i dont know which one is good. thank you
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- I recommend a good Exersaucer (Evenflo or Baby Einstein) to help develop the core muscles and strengthen the spine stably. You can get these on Craig's List. Then, a...
- I think the advise is not to use activity walkers anymore. We got a stationary activity center that she could stand and play in. As she grew and her feet reached the b...
- Hi Kika, We have the Safety 1st - Sounds 'N Lights Activity Walker from Walmart. It was one of the cheapest ones and both of our boys love it ;-)
Need Recommendations for Intellitainer-exersaucer-activity Center Type Toys
Asked by S.S. from Tampa
on July 22, 2010
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Hi, Moms! My daughter is 6 1/2 months old and has just outgrown the baby swing. We need to get her an activity center where she sits in it and can play. My son had ...
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- Babies should not be put in an upright sitting position like in an exersaucer because it strengthens the wrong groups of muscles. It also promotes toe walking. Babies ...
- We had an exersaucer and both of my boys loved it. Evenflo makes the best ones because they're collapsible for storage. There's also a cute fisher price free standin...
- I just wanted to say that if you are not opposed to slightly used things - check out the Once Upon a Child in Pinellas. I know there is one at Largo Mall. They sell ge...
Seeking Children's Activity Ideas near Rockwall
Asked by M.O. from Dallas
on August 6, 2006
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I would love to hear your ideas of fun children's activities near Rockwall, Rowlett, Mesquite, Garland, Plano and/or Dallas? With the heat of the summer and a new bab...
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- Hello M.! I live in Rockwall, and due in 5 weeks with a little boy. My little girl is 2, so I understand your situation of needing to entertain him. Have you tried ...
- Lynda Morley has written a book called Outings and Adventures Everywhere! It is an age appropriate guide for children's fieldtrips. The 5th edition is written so tha...
- The squirt park at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall is fun. Many times it is filled with older children but during the week after school starts, you should have it all to...
What Is the Right Level of Activity for a 3.5 Month Old?
Asked by I.S. from Boston
on October 7, 2009
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I've been struggling to strike the right balance between various activities in my 3.5 month old son's day. We would try to enage him almost all the time - reading to h...
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- Hi I., My daughter is 3.5 months old as well. We do engage her with many things throughout the day but she also has time to just play in her play gym for a bit whil...
- Engaging with your child doesn't mean overstimulating your child. Babies need down time just like everyone else. If your baby is relaxing in the swing and seems happy ...
- Oy. OY. A three month old newborn should NOT be left alone, but he doesn't need to be 'entertained' either. Newborns need to be with their mothers as they go abo...
In-Home Vs Center Daycare
Asked by C.K. from Madison
on December 8, 2011
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My husband and I work full-time and have our children in state-licensed in-home daycares. We have a 4 and 1 year old and love the home-setting and varied ages of the ...
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- We had a simliar dilemma when our 6yo son was first born. We live in a mostly rural area, and the only choices we had that were less than an hour to get to/from were ...
- We used a nanny service to find a wonderful woman who comes to our house. I wanted the personal care and didn't want to thrust my baby into a sea of strange children ...
- In these tough economic times, we’re all being cautious with our spending. Parents may be worried about hiring a nanny, thinking it’s too “luxurious” in light...
Are Bouncing Activity Centers Safe?
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on December 1, 2008
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I would like to buy a Bright Starts Activity Center, the Bounce Bounce Baby Supreme (Pink Collection). You can see it here: http://www.brightstarts.com/BSSub14x53x1x68...
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- I think those bouncers, like any toy/distraction aid, is good in moderation. Don't leave children in them for hours and encourage other types of activities that have ...
- My daughter played in a bouncer and never walked on her toes. The bouncer is used for such a short time to give you time to cook dinner/clean bathtub/mop floors and k...
- My kids used a walker and a door bouncer - both walk fine....it is about moderation....not using it all the time....only for short periods........both my kids used th...
What Is the Best Childcare for My Children - Nanny or Daycare Center?
Asked by C.R. from Columbus
on March 18, 2011
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My children are currently 4 and 2 years old. We have had several changes regarding childcare in the past year and the most recent change was the hiring of a nanny las...
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- The daycare setting will give your kids more social interaction. However, since your kids have been at home if they start at a daycare, they WILL get sick alot. This...
- to be honest no one can tell you what is best it is what you are comfortable with. Would you feel better having them home with the Nanny or at a daycare I is you that...
- Depends on your nanny. We've had one for 3 years, and my kids are WELL socialized. They're at the playground or at playdates (that the nanny sets up, BTW) every singl...
In Home Pre-school Vs. Preschool Center
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on January 18, 2012
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Hi, I am new to the preschool scene and am debating on whether or not to send my son to an in-home preschool or a preschool center. Do you have any thoughts on the pr...
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- My daughter went to a Co-op when she was younger and I had the oprotunity to be available. Now she goes to an in-home preschool for 4 hours 3 days a week(not with exte...
- Both have their benefits. In-home care gives more one on one attention and can be more flexible. The downside is they tend to be smaller so less social interaction, ...
- When I first had kids, I wanted the big, shiny preschool for them. It's newest and most fancy so has to be best, right? We couldn't get in and as time went along, I ...
Infant Swimming Lessons
Asked by L.L. from Dallas
on May 14, 2008
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I've been researching everything there is out there about infant swimming lessons. Everyone has a program and advises it. But I'm wondering how early you started swim ...
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- My son started swim lessons at 1 y.o. at Emler in Arlington. Unfortunately, I heard they are closing the Arlington location, but still have one in Colleyville. We st...
- We enrolled our son in swimming lessons as soon as he was old enough for the classes. He was 7 months old during his first class. It was parent/child involvment. Th...
- I enrolled my daughter last year at about 17 months, and I was so glad I did! She loved it! I'm enrolling my son this year and he'll only be about 9 months, but I th...
Has Anyone Delivered at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center?
Asked by K.M. from Austin
on April 14, 2010
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Hi ladies. I am due with my 2nd son in July and am not on my 4th OBGYN. I have an appointment to see Dr. Parekh with ARC out of Cedar Park and would be delivering a...
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- I had my 1st child there on last Sept, 08. I don't like the staffs..They were very very lazy.. Maybe it was new, so nurses were all over places....They didn't even pe...
- While I have not delivered there, I have a friend who took her 6-month old infant son there as he was having breathing issues. They acted incompetent and basically sen...
- I have heard good things about the doc but not the hospital. I would look at delivering at North Austin Medical Center or Seton Williamson/ Seton Main before going the...
