Baby Bjorn
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Alternative to ErgoBaby
Asked by C.D. from Chicago
on February 3, 2009
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Hi moms. My baby outgrew our beloved, and well used, Baby Bjorn a while ago, and I got an ergo Baby to replace it. Since my son detests slings, I was happy to find t...
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- We have the Pikkolo and love it! But if you want to see a comparison of several carriers, check out: http://www.theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html
- I would suggest trying the Ergo again. I am able to put it on my back without having it set up anywhere, it just takes some practice. I think it only took a few times ...
- We have a really light weight Evenflo backpack- and LOVE it! It's got a stand, so it's easy to get on with just one person, and it gets the baby up high so that he ca...
Baby Gasps in Wind
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on April 26, 2010
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Hey moms,
I have a three month old baby boy and several times now when I have taken him outside, I notice him starting to gasp if wind blows strongly across his face....
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- Ha - I remember this! Just a reflex and completely normal. In fact, it's quite handy when you're trying to get baby to take medicine. Put it in his mouth, blow in his ...
- Yes, that is normal. I can't remember the reasoning behind it but it is some type of self preservation reflex that usually goes away by about a year, I believe. If y...
- from what i understand your not suppose to take a baby out in the wind because it makes them swallow air. also when my kids seem to be choaking or not breathing in i D...
Baby Carrier Advice?
Asked by A.P. from Janesville-Beloit
on July 7, 2011
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Hi Moms-
My daughter is 9 months old and weighs 20 pounds. I am looking for a new baby carrier for her. We have a Baby Bjorn and while she likes it (loves to be car...
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- Personally, I loved my Slingling. It is a pouch style carrier. I carried my son until he didn't want to be carried anymore. It was an absolute lifesaver when we were s...
- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my baby backpack (yes, the kind used for hiking), and my son loves it too. He's higher up, so he really gets to check stuff out. It's super lightweigh...
- My vote is for the ERGObaby, it will hold her in the proper place. Studies show that facing out in a carrier isnt good for their backs. Also you dont just have to carr...
Toddler Carriers for Hiking?
Asked by C.V. from Milwaukee
on July 19, 2010
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I'm looking for anyone who has had carriers that they've loved or hated. We're going on vacation up north in about 4 weeks and my husband wants to get something that ...
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- We have a used Kelty carrier. My husband used it nearly every day last summer to carry our then 1 ½ year old son on their walks (he was probably 27 or 28 lbs). It w...
- We've done a lot of hiking with our son and personally I prefer our ergo. I find the ones with the frames just don't fit my body that well--and when my son moves from...
- We loved our Kelty for hiking. The hip strap was comfortable and it felt like wearing a backpack. We could also set it down and it became its own stand. (handy high ...
Baby Products Antitrust Litigation Settlement
Asked by J.G. from Omaha
on April 19, 2011
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I got a letter in the mail from The Garden City Group in regards to a lawsuit... Says this claim form concerns the settlement of 2 consolidated lawsuits filed by 2 gr...
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- Well yeah, this could be an issue but really, how much money do you expect to get (I know my response might come off sounding harsh and I totally don't mean for it to)...
- I got one yesterday too..I do home childcare and purchase many kid things..but I read the whole thing and I do NOT have any of the exact items listed...LOL! I was thin...
- Google it. There is a lawsuit.
Moving from Potty Chair to Toilet
Asked by K.C. from Rochester
on December 8, 2010
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Hi,
We potty-trained my son using a potty chair and it worked very well. He has been fully trained for quite awhile, and goes to the potty on his own when he needs t...
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- Definately see what hes up for. You can get a new seat similar to a Potty Pal, where it has an additional flip down piece (its all attached) for a kiddie size seat (So...
- We used a potty ring and kept it next to the toilet. A small step stool helps too b/c kids feel more secure if their feet can touch the ground or the stool. :)
- We also got a step stool and toilet ring after the little potty. I would ask him his thoughts/comfort level to gauge if he is agreeable to the idea or scared of the b...
Potty Training Question
Asked by J.G. from Omaha
on June 7, 2011
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We started potty training our daughter on Saturday. She will be 3 in a little over a month. She has done very well with the process so far and has had one accident e...
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- Jennifer S. is right about leaning forward. This does help to empty the bladder completely and is actually something that all women should do at the end of every time...
- My son had both of these issues when we first started. I found that in the beginning he was just so excited to jump up and see that he'd peed that he wouldn't get it ...
- My daughter had the same problem. Part of the problem was that we were giving her a piece of candy as a "reward" so she was going more to get more rewards. :P Nippe...
Won't Sleep Apart from Me
Asked by A.L. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2007
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Hi everyone. I have a 7 week old baby girl that refuses to sleep in her crib. She likes to fall asleep while she's being held but then wakes up as soon as I try to tra...
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- Hi A., I have a two year old and am about to go through it all over again in May. I had trouble with my son sleeping through the night until he was 13 months old ...
- Have you considered co-sleeping with her? During the day, continuous carrying is humanly natural and normal. I wouldn't give up on slings or carriers, there are doze...
- 7 week old babies are still so new and need a lot of holding and comfort, so don't feel like you "should" be doing anything. If it is driving you crazy, however, you ...
Traveling by Plane with Toddler and Newborn
Asked by M.J. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2010
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I will be traveling across the country by plane with a 2-1/2-year-old active toddlerand a 2-month old baby. There's a chance I will have to do it alone, without my hus...
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- Just as extra information for you. This site is great: www.seatguru.com You can plan which seat to reserve when traveling by plane. We used this before, and it ...
- First of all, you don't pay for checking car seats. So #1 is still a decent possibility. Second, in my experience of traveling solo with my two kids (which was many...
- Checking car seats and strollers is free, whether you do it from the very beginning or at the gate. So that should not factor into your decision at all. The import...
Need Advice on Night Time Sleeping and Day Naps for a 3 Months Old
Asked by O.Y. from Chicago
on November 16, 2012
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Hi,
MY LO will be 3 months next week. He was not a great sleeper from the start. We innitialy had him sleep in a bassinet next to our bed but he was waking up ...
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- Okay here are a few things to try (I went through a few stages w/my little one): -someone told me after I fed him & he falls asleep in my arms to then transi...
- It's perfectly normal for breastfed babies to nurse as much as every hour for the first few months. That means less sleep for mom, and your baby sounds a lot like wha...
- Try warming the crib sheets before you put him in. It could be the transition to the cold sheets that are waking him up and making him fussy. For naps, try a swing.
