Adult Child: Baby Bjorn
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Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
What Kind of Baby Carrier Do You Have?
Asked by J.R. from Harrisburg
on February 26, 2008
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Hi! I'm going to have my 2nd child in a few days and I'd really like to get a sling or pouch to carry her around in. I had a snuggli with my first and didn't like it...
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- Stretchy wraps like Moby are EXCELLENT w/ newborns! Personally, I love my unpadded ring slings. I've used them fairly constantly from birth thru toddlerhood. Their ...
- J., My cousin started selling Moby wraps after I had my 2nd (but he was close to a 1yr) so I sort of missed the opportunity to use it. Anyway, there is a website che...
- Hi! I have a Maya Wrap (www.mayawrap.com) and I absolutely love it. It grows with baby so you can use it from birth until they reach a certain weight (maybe 30lbs?)....
Potty Training Advice
Asked by J.S. from Washington DC
on April 23, 2008
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My just turned 3, son decided on Apr. 1 that he was ready to start using the potty. My husband and I were very excited and got out the pullups and started having him ...
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- Hi J.! I read your request and felt compelled to share my stories with you. I am a SAHM to my 3 kids (girl - 11, girl - 8, and boy - 3 1/2). We tried to "force" our...
- Hi J., Here are some resources about potty training: http://www.parentingtoddlers.com/pottytraining.html http://www.thediaperfreebaby.com/ http://potty-tra...
- My friends and I learned the hard way that when they are ready to train they will. I would maybe try leaving the potty out somewhere, but not push the issue. Is he at...
Taking One Year Old to Professional Basketball Game
Asked by C.T. from Orlando
on March 2, 2010
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We have the opportunity to go to a professional game. Great seats! We love BBall. My issue is our son. He goes to bed no later than 8. We don't have anyone to watch h...
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- Don't take him. You can watch the game on tv or find a sitter. You are just setting yourself and your child up for a miserable evening if you take him.
- I am in the same situation with sitters, but taking him would depend on him. Is he walking yet? Would he be willing to sit still? If he isn't totally trying to walk...
- i'm going to be honest - awful idea. not only will you be disrupting his sleep, have you considered the noise/chaos that he will be exposed to? think how your ears rin...
Super Whiney Heinie!! 2 Month Old Is a Total MAMAS BOY!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 9, 2010
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Hey ladies! My son is the most high maintenance baby EVERRR. He fusses CONSTANTLY. When I know he's not wet/hungry/overtiredhurt, he just whines and whines and whines....
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- He is only 8 weeks!!! I have twin boys and one sounds like your baby and it doesn't mean he is whiney he just needed more human contact than his brother. Please look ...
- Hello R.! The book "Happiest Baby on the Block" was a life saver for me......so was the Moby Wrap sling. My daughter needed movement, snuggling and noise all the ti...
- Two MONTHS old?!? Of course he's clingy! He's not some little doll you can dress up and prop in a corner. If you can't work and pay him attention all the time then ...
Having Babies Close Together
Asked by B.B. from Topeka
on March 29, 2009
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My husband and I are excited to be expecting our second baby this fall. We have to admit, though, that we are a little overwhelmed by the fact that our babies will be...
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- my children are 8mos., 23mos, 3,4,6,7,9. I love them so close. They are always learning new things to do. I have my almost 2 year old getting potty trained because ...
- I have 3 kids that are withing 32 months of each other. My 4 year old daughter and my 2 3/4 year old girl are 17 months apart and then they have a 18 month old brothe...
- My boys were 14 months apart. I think I slept lots the first two years. When they laid down - I did. I had too. Benefits are they keep each other company quite a b...
Taking 14 Month Old on 5 Hour Flight...
Asked by T.W. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm completely terrified about taking my little one on vacation with us, but I really want to go! It is about a 5 hour flight and we will be in coach seati...
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- Benedryl! Not kidding. I did not know about this and the flight over to Hawaii was absolutely dreadful - If I could have I would have jumped out of the plane and swam ...
- I have traveled on 4 hour flights with my daughter a few times and we are leaving Tuesday for another vacation. She is now 15 months. The thing I have brought each tim...
- Hi T., I have been taking my son on long flights since he was very young -- and it is not hard at all! SEVEN TIPS FOR HAPPY TRAVELING: 1) Nurse or give your c...
