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Diaper Bag Recommendations
Asked by S.O. from Champaign
on January 23, 2008
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I currently have a 9*10*6 diaper bag that is TOO SMALL. I have gone through two larger, hospital diaper bags in under 2 years. I am looking for a larger, quality bag...
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- I use the Land's End backpack. It is a little more expensive than most, but it holds everything. And I like that I can put it on my back and have both hands free.
- I almost never use a "diaper bag". I have several tote bags that I rotate. My favorite one is blue leather with fabric lining. I'm also a fan of canvas or cotton ones ...
- I have a Kathy Van Zeeland diaper bag. Its two years old and still looks new. It looks like a big black purse thats 17" x 6" 1/2 x 10" 1/2. Babies R Us use to sell the...
Rash on Chin
Asked by J.K. from Seattle
on February 19, 2009
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Hello. My five year old son has a rash on his chin. I'm pretty sure it's from sucking on his blanket. The wet blanket rests on his face and causes the rash. I'm do...
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- It almost certainly is from the blanket. Maybe just take the blanket and give him something else to suck on that won't stay so wet? Other than that, just try to keep i...
- My daughter sucks her fingers and had a rash on her chin as well. On the advise of her doctor, we put Cetaphil cream on the rash and then covered it with vasaline to...
- J., My son did the same thing. I took care of the rash with a small amount of Desitin. I had 6 blankets and once a week I put them through the laundry with bleach...
Baby Product Must Haves?
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
Just want to know what baby products you all though was something that you couldnt have lived without. I am having son nuber 2 in nov and just want to see wha...
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- A ton of burp rags, boppy pillow (with extra covers), original desitin, hylands teething tablets, and since my little one was so busy and active, a jumperoo!
- Spring for the Boon high chair. It goes up and down like the chair at the hairdresser and it's on wheels. Hands down the best baby thing we bought! I could do comme...
- Bobby pillow, hooter hider, sleep lamb sound machine for the crib.
First Plane Ride for Kids
Asked by K.K. from Columbus
on May 28, 2009
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Hello!
In June my 4-year-old, and 5-month-old will be experiencing their first plane ride. I am starting to panic. I am looking for advice to make this as smooth ...
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- We purchased a portable DVD player for our son's first trip (make sure you take headphones). Also, we bought some new little toys to help entertain. Most the time, the...
- Bring plenty of "stuff". Old toys, new toys, favorite toys, blankies, plush animals, etc. My friend just came back from CA and said that her life saver w/her 18 month ...
- I give my kids gummy bears instead of gum since I don't have to worry about a mess or them swallowing it but it gives the chewing they need to help the ears pop.(won't...
Eczema and Chafed Legs
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on June 8, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I have a 2 year old who LOVES the outdoors. We have two problems, the heat is making him break out in patches of eczema on his arms and now legs and back an...
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- For the eczema, I have had good results with Aveeno's Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream and neem cream. Neem cream can be a bit pricey but a little goes a long way, a...
- We use Cetaphil on both our boys. There is a body wash, a lotion and a cream. I use the lotion daily and it keeps the eczema at bay. If either do get a flare up I r...
- For chafing, consider visiting a sports or running store. There is a product called Body Glide that's like a deodorant stick that glides on skin for the sole purpose ...
Help! Breastmilk or Formula
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on June 22, 2010
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Hello mamas,
You've always been so helpful with my pregnancy questions, now I have a newborn and need more help!
Okay, I have a 10 day old boy who screams inconsol...
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- Just to touch base on the diaper changing: My son was allergic to WIPES. It was so bad he'd have yeast infection after yeast infection, and his skin would break and...
- ok the other answers are long (as mine probably is) so i'm not reading them and may repeat. diaper changing: if his bum is red he may very likely have a yeast infect...
- if you really want to breastfeed, get in touch with your local la leche league right now. They will help you for free. And for baby diaper rash, I highly recommend...
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
Suggestions for International Travel with a 5 Month Old?
Asked by A.P. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Hi moms,
I will be taking a family vacation to Spain in August and my son will be 5 months old at the time. We are taking a nonstop flight, have purchased a seat fo...
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- I know a lady who traveled to Turkey I think it was with her twin baby girls and husband. I think you are stressing yourself for no reason. You'll be fine, especially ...
- I took my baby when he was 3 months old to England and it worked out great because he laid in the basinet in front of us and the white noise of the plane relaxed him i...
- We took our daughter to Mexico when she was 4 months old. We did not buy an extra seat for her but found she had no problems sleeping, despite plenty of noise in the ...
My Baby Bag's Blown Up
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on June 26, 2008
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Argh! So I'm out for summer and I can't get a handle of this baby bag. Every weekend when we go out it's my job to pack the kid's stuff. Diapers, wipes, extra clothes...
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- Gallon size ziplock baggies! Smaller ones too. I put the items in baggies and then they are all protected and organized. Dirty outfits go in the bag protecting ...
- Seems you have received a lot of advice and I didn't get to read through them all so this may be a repeat. It is also my job to pack the diaper bag. I have a little ...
- I can offer two thoughts. We now have a place for everything in our dipaer bag and it must be returned to it's place. For example a pair of socks for each of my 4 ch...
First Time Flight for 8 Month Old
Asked by R.N. from Albuquerque
on April 29, 2007
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My husband and I will be taking our 8 month old on a plane for the first time in a couple of weeks and I was just wondering if there was anything I could do to make th...
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- The trick for my son has always been lots of food and lots of books. I always make sure that my carry on is a backpack, so that it's easy for me to carry while chasin...
- We took our baby on her first flight last summer when she was 10 months old. We just made sure we had a bottle ready for her in case she cried or felt uncomfortable o...
- I flew with my baby at 4 months and it was terrible. He cried the whole 5 hours. We gave him tylenol, fed him on the way up, had a suitcase full of toys and nothing ...
