Baby Bibs & Burp Cloths: SwaddleMe
Results 1-10 from 18 articles
Swaddling 3 1/2 Month Old
Asked by M.E. from Birmingham
on April 16, 2012
-
I've been swaddling my 3 1/2 month old in SwaddleMe blankets for naps and bedtime, and she's recently started breaking out of the swaddle at night, waking around 1 and...
Answers
- I swaddled until about 6 months. You can try sewing 4 square receiving blankets together to create one large square blanket - it's perfect for swaddling a bigger ba...
- Hi M. I have a 12wk old son and use the swaddleme blankets on him everynight. He recently started breaking outta them too so i took a burp cloth the long ones and tuck...
- you can still swaddle her, just don't keep her in the blanket she is breaking out of. How do you swaddle her? Are her arms free? Maybe she wouldn't break out if her ar...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
-
I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
Answers
- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
Is Velcro Bad for Babies?
Asked by M.F. from Chicago
on August 10, 2008
-
I am expecting our first child within the next 4 weeks and am busy getting things ready in the house that I will know that I need. I was planning on getting the "swad...
Answers
- Just another consideration when it comes to actually swaddling your baby -- my son HATED to have his arms in so we would leave them out and just swaddle his body. He's...
- I don't know about those blankets but make sure the hospital nurses teach you the proper way to bind the baby in the blanket so the arms are not flailing around causin...
- I would wait to see if your baby even likes swaddling before you spend the money on those. Some babies actually hate being swaddled. I bought one of those and mine did...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on March 9, 2009
-
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with a creative yet inexpensive gift idea. We've been invited to a shower but had not budgeted for it since originally they weren't...
Answers
- Honestly I would get something off the person's registry. It's nice to get themed gifts if they are from a more personal nature or have sentimental value. Otherwise......
- I like to give things that they hadn't necessarily thought of needing because they won't need them right away like sippy cups and plates and bowls and some of those co...
- Hi Jen, When my daughter in law had her shower she commented to me she wished someone would give her a new nightgown and shower gel for the hospital stay and I tho...
Baby Registry Help
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 27, 2010
-
We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was wondering some items that are 'must haves' and some that we should skip. Any advice is greatly ...
Answers
- A really good breast pump (Medela Free Style lets you actually walk around!) and all the related accessories (lanolin, milk storage bags if you are going back to work,...
- Definitely skip the wipe warmer! Definitely register for diapers, pack n play and gift cards. The gift cards will come in handy for things you forget and formula if yo...
- Congrats! I never had a high chair. I used the booster seat with tray and it can recline that attaches to a kitchen chair. I also never had a changing table. I did...
Gift Registry for Twins
Asked by R.T. from Orlando
on July 23, 2008
-
I am throwing a shower for my cousin in a few weeks and she needs help with a registry. She is expecting twin girls and I while I can help with all of the basics I wa...
Answers
- The SwaddleMe is the best thing since sliced bread-it was the only way my son slept through the night for the first few months and I give it as a gift to every new mom...
- I just had twins 9 months ago and I would suggest she register for plenty of diapers and wipes. She will never have enough. If she is going to bottle feed I would also...
- Samantha...we so think alike...that is the FIRST thing that came to my mind...2 swings...and 2 pack and plays. LOTS of diapers (both major brands) in different sizes. ...
Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on October 26, 2009
-
One of my good friend's is having a baby shower in a couple of weeks and I have no idea what to get her. I want to give her something that she will need but at the sa...
Answers
- If you know the babies name - you could get something embroidered (hooded towel, blanket, burp clothes, etc.). There are a lot of embroidery places around dallas (and...
- Miracle Blanket! Hands down, it's the BEST gift ever. It's the "Gift of Sleep." www.MiracleBlanket.com ;o)
- Hi M., For a really unique and meaningful gift, I would suggest you give her Juice Plus+. It's fruits and veggies in a capsule. After baby is born, it is so hard fo...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
-
There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
Answers
- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
4 Week Old Hates Car
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on November 21, 2007
-
Hello! Looking for some help! My 4 week old screams when she is in her car seat and it only gets worst when we put her in the car. She will scream for the whole car ri...
Answers
- My 6-week old likes when we are on the road, but on the days when she is not in the mood, she is briefly quieted by two soft toys we hung from the handles on the ceili...
- My daughter went through something very similar. We used Enya music, especially the song "Caribbean Blue." The sounds soothed my daughter when she would scream. It ...
- I sing to my 4th baby, and it helps! She is now 9 mos. and doesn't cry much anymore, but it wasn't fun a while ago! It will get better when she can do more:)
Advice/Suggestion On Baby Shower Gifts
Asked by E. from Dayton
on April 25, 2007
-
Hi...My workplace is having a combined baby shower for three women who are expecting this spring. All three are having their first, all are having boys, and all have ...
Answers
- How about a book that was a particular favorite of your son's?
- This was the best present i have given at a baby shower....Baby Detergent and dye/fragrance free dryer sheets. Its not expencive but all mothers now you have to have i...
- I was in the same boat not too long ago. I decided to get a couple of coworkers in on the gift. I wanted to get them a picture package with a local photographer (We us...
