Baby Bjorn
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Baby Carrier/Bad Back
Asked by E.H. from Minneapolis
on February 6, 2009
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I didn't regularly use a baby carrier with my first born due to having back problems and never finding a carrier that I liked (and that my daughter liked). Now with #...
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- Hi E. I really like my Over The Sholder Baby Holder sling.
- The Bjorn style carriers are awful, imo. I never really liked slings either. I prefer either a mei tai or my Moby wrap. The Moby is a wrap style carrier which is in...
- For a newborn, a moby wrap. After that, an Ergo. I have disc in my lower back I have to be *very* careful about - the last time I wasn't I was in physical therapy 3x/w...
Front Facing Baby Carrier
Asked by H.H. from Washington DC
on February 7, 2012
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I'm looking for a baby carrier for my 4 month old son that faces out since he's WAY curious about the world. I currently have the Baby Bjorn (hurts my back and NOT ea...
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- The Beco Gemini is a lot like the Ergo, only baby can face in, out, on back, or go on hip. It's very versatile. I found mine very comfortable. I wore my baby when h...
- I used the ergo, and up until he gets too big, works just fine as a front facer.
- http://www.bobafamily.com/blog/2011/10/11/nine-reasons-not-to-carry-your-baby-facing-out/ Interesting link--I didn't know about reasons not to carry baby this way u...
Need Suggestions for Comfortable Baby Carrier
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on February 12, 2008
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I am looking for advice on finding a really great baby carrier. I am expecting my second baby in early May and I have a 14 month old daughter. With my daughter we had ...
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- Check out at Mei Tei carrier. A little different than a sling, but the same type of idea. Here is a link w/ some pics. http://www.freehandbaby.com/styles.php
- I also love both the Maya Wrap Sling and the Ergo - get both. The Ergo is perfect for an older baby who can hold up his/her head. It is very comfortable for mom, baby ...
- J. Are you sure you had the Bjorn adjustment clip low enough in the back. I used to have to reach back and pull the clip down- or have someone else yank it down - to ...
Having Baby Number 2 - Want to Buy Right Stuff This Time!
Asked by J.O. from Orlando
on March 2, 2008
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I am on to baby number 2 due in May. My first daughter Rylee will be 2 in May as well. When Rylee came along I bought everything known to man - without researching a...
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- Hey J.! I'm in the same boat as youo. I hae a 13 month old son, Beckham, and expecting our 2nd in April. Life has been very interesting and challenging just prepa...
- Hello J., I have a little girl (2 1/2) and a little boy 5 1/2 months. THey are almost exactly 2 years apart. It is so great! Good luck to you! I am not a big sl...
- Congrats on baby #2! I have the Graco duoglider and LOVE it. Not too big or heavy (for a double tandem) and folds easily and compactly. Very reasonably priced and a...
Boba Baby Carrier?
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on August 22, 2011
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I have been looking into getting a new carrier for my son for quite some time. We have a Baby Bjorn but I find it uncomfortable and I know it's not good for his back/...
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- Hi. I've had every carrier out there and for toddler up boba has been the best for us. The 2.0 will carry him up to 45 pounds and it's cut with wider higher fabric to ...
- I personally didnt like the boba - but that's just personal preference...there wasn't anything I didn't like, there were just other carriers I liked better. I prefer ...
- We have both the Bjorn and the Ergo. My husband swears by the Bjorn, I prefer the Ergo. The Ergo is really easy on the back. Sorry can't help with the Boba. I do...
Naps for a Three Month Old
Asked by C.K. from Atlanta
on February 1, 2009
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Hello all--I am seeking advice on a nap schedule for a three-month old. My daughter sleeps well at night in her crib (down by 8:30, wakes for one feeding around 3, th...
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- Free lancing on time schedules for babies is not a good idea and will give you fits later. She needs sleep. I raised five children and every one of them had a little v...
- My youngest is 4 months old and he is just now taking at least 2 naps a day in his crib...other than that, he sleeps while I am holding him or laying down nursing him ...
- Here is a link to babycenter.com about sleep for 3-6 month olds. http://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-sleep-basics-3-to-6-months_7656.bc In my experience of having 2 k...
Stroller for a Newborn and a Toddler?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on August 10, 2010
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I wanted to inquire about the types of stroller that all you mamas use out there that have a newborn/infant and a toddler. Do you prefer a double stroller (side by sid...
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- The Baby Jogger City Select Stroller with 2nd Seat allows both babies to recline fully and face you or away from you. My Graco only allows the rear baby to recline ful...
- The Phil & Teds strollers are great for toddler/newborns and toddler/preschoolers. I would highly recommend them. If you can't afford the price tag, look on craigsli...
- I'm in the same boat & pretty much decided on the joovy caboose or the phil n teds vibe. Though I do plan to carry the baby just cause it'll be easier & plan on puttin...
Infant Gas
Asked by L.P. from Appleton
on October 5, 2008
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Does anybody have any suggestions to help with infant gas? I give my seven week old mylicon and try to watch what I eat (he's exclusively breastfed), but even if I eat...
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- Even though he is not spitting up it does sound like reflux. That is why he hates the carseat because it pushes his knees up into his belly which causes him to reflux...
- I can assure you that a good combination of baby-wearing (aka "wear baby in a sling") and baby massage will help your baby during these windy days. I had a tootie bab...
- I posted a similar question a few weeks ago, but I can't recall in what area. I tried the Mylicon, too, but I wasn't ever sure if it worked, or anything else, as she m...
No Napping = Cranky?
Asked by E.D. from Honolulu
on April 17, 2010
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My 3 month old was a preemie (6 weeks), has GERD and for the past 3 weeks will not take a nap. He is constantly crying and I can tell he's tired (yawning and grabbing...
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- RUN and get the book "The Happiest Bay On The Block" by Dr. Harvey KARP. He talks about 5 ways to soothe a crying/colick baby. In a nutshell; swaddeling, sucking, sh...
- He sounds uncomfortable. I don't know much about GERD, but I know that my little one was sensitive to milk products. Once we discovered this, by doing a food diary, ...
- Look at what you are eating . Stay away from gassy thing cabbage, broccoli etc. and chocolates. Otherwise call the doctor. You might have to try a formula that is easi...
Need Help Getting Baby to Sleep on Her Back
Asked by A.S. from Sacramento
on December 26, 2010
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Hello Mommies,
I have a six week old little girl and am having trouble getting her to sleep on her back. She sleeps great in her car seat and will sleep for 2-3 hour...
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- Both of my grandchildren slept for several months in their car seat. My granddaughter was eventually diagnosed with asthma and I think that she could breathe better i...
- She may have reflux if she's not sleeping without being on an incline. My ODD had reflux. She would go to sleep on her back but she didn't stay asleep. As soon as she ...
- Our daughter was never a back sleeper.. so we placed her on her tummy and she slept great. at 6 weeks she was sleeping at least 6 hours at night.. She was in a cradl...
