Baby Bjorn
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Sling Recommendation
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on April 10, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a sling? I looked at the reviews on Babies R' Us and none of them seem to be any good. I just need it to get things done around the house and to...
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- My son is 10 and was the same way. When he was about 5 we figured it was time to do something. First, don't make a big deal about with her. Second, Try Thumb. Availab...
- I have always used an Over the Shoulder Baby Holder from newborn up,http://www.slingbaby.com/, however, now when my third was 12 months, I discovered how great the erg...
- Hi J., I have a Maya wrap that I purchased from handsfreebaby.com and I love it. This was after I tried the HotSlings pouch that I purchased at Target. The HotSl...
Child Carriers or Slings?
Asked by A.M. from Detroit
on August 31, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a sling baby carrier or front pack that they really like? I am going to be having baby #2 soon and ...
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- I have a Moby that I borrowed from a friend, and I absolutely love it! The website has great instructions/videos on how to use it. And they really aren't too expensi...
- I would suggest a mei tai or an ergo for getting the longest ability for usage. Also there is a store in Ann Arbor called the little seedling, http://www.treecitydiap...
- I have the Ergobaby and LOVE it! We bought it at Buy Buy Baby, and they will let you try them on there. My 5 week old son just started going in it last week. I had ...
Slings and Baby Wearing
Asked by R.Z. from Chicago
on February 15, 2008
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I just had my second child (beautiful 1 month little girl) and I wanted to know when is too late to start her in a sling. I have a peanut shell and tried it with her b...
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- I used a hotsling for my son for the first 6 weeks, but as he got heavier my neck and back got so sore. I LOVE the moby wrap (mobywrap.com). It looks tough to put on...
- I loved my baby sling..www.babyslings.com It is supposed to be the #1 sling out there...I had my 2nd daughter in it all the time and I swear she is so much stronger ...
- I had my third in a sling right away and he did okay for the first couple of weeks, then he hated it. He also hated being in the car seat with the bundle me cover. I t...
What Is Your Favorite Baby Carrier?
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on July 31, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and used several different slings and a baby bjorn with my first two. The slings were good for sitting and working on my computer (and br...
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- I used a front carrier for the most part, then when my daughter got too big for it, I used a Playtex Hip Hammock, which was very nice.
- Mei Tai carriers!!! Like the Kozy or the Babyhawk. Or a woven wrap like a Didymos or Girasol. Even distribution of weight and very very sturdy. Can be used from ...
- I absolutely love my ergo! Because of its design, it works like a backpacking backpack. The waistbelt carries most of the weight of your baby with the shoulder strap...
Traveling with infant...what to Bring?
Asked by W.S. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2007
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My husband and I will be traveling to Germany (Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremburg) for a week in mid-March with our (will-be) 5 month old son. We'll also be traveling t...
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- I'm going to address the plane issue. My kids always had problems with pressure in the ears. So, be prepared to nurse (breastfeed or bottle) or have a pacifier on ha...
- Hi W., What a great mother you are. You are thinking about all the right things. I would recommend to get a sling or a wrap for your travels. It will cover many of...
- Hello W., I live in Frankfurt Germany and I am german. Have a 3 year old dauther and travel alot cuz I work for the airlines. In Germany breastfeeding is normal. N...
Need Help Potty Training Twin Boys
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on December 24, 2006
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Any tips of potty training 21 month old twin boys? They each have their own potty, but the splash guards are a pain-one falls down on him and comes off and the other ...
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- That's great they have gone on the potty. Statistically, boys are generally later and twins are generally later. Anyway, I highly recommend the bjorn potty. It work...
- I have twin boys, also - they're 3 now. We potty trained at about 2 1/2. We just bought 2 stools at Babies' R Us (one for each bathroom) and had them sit backwards o...
- That is great that you are starting to get them familiar with the potty. I have twin boys myself that are 3 1/2 yrs old. I have been trying to potty train them since ...
Flying with 15 Month Old on My Lap - 2 Hr 50 Min Flight
Asked by C.H. from Washington DC
on December 11, 2007
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Any ideas for traveling with 15 mo who will have to sit on my lap. I'm worried he will fight staying on my lap during the flight. You know the usual wiggling and win...
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- You didn't say what time of day you are flying. If you can, try and fly during or near nap times. My daughter always fell asleep on the plane (and still does) when we...
- Hi C., My daughter first flew at 6 weeks old for a 5 hour flight, and many times since then. So I know what you're going through! If you can "manipulate" your child...
- Hey C.! We flew with my 13 month old (she's now 16 months) and she too is a wiggle worm and hates sitting on laps. however, in the plane I think she realized that th...
Seeking Advice on Dealing with Infant That Hates Her Car Seat
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on September 5, 2006
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My 3 month old daughter hates to be in her car seat. She screams the entire time we are in the car. She has been this way since she was a newborn. I keep hoping she...
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- I had a friend who realized that her daughter was really HOT in her car seat. Make sure she is comfortable (temp. wise) and that the straps aren't too tight. Good ...
- I didnt have this problem with my son but I would try a new toy, something she might already like, but a different variety, or something totally different and special....
- My cousins baby was the same way her daughter got motion sickness being backwards in the infant seat. As soon as she turned the carseat around at age 1 forward facing ...
Baby Wearing Advice
Asked by S.W. from Birmingham
on February 21, 2008
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I have been researching different baby carriers for my 3rd baby due next month. I had a Baby Bjorn with the first two, and rarely ever used it. I am leaning toward a w...
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- I used a babysling with both my daughters until they were toddlers, and we have a boy on the way in June. I have tried several different types of slings; though I like...
- I loved my new native sling, it was so much better than the Bjorn for my back, I was never sore. I could even nurse using it. It saved my "something or other" when I...
- I have an OTSBH, Moby, Bjorn & Ergo. I agree with some of the other responses in that i like each of them for different reasons, but I have used the OTSBH with all thr...
8 Week Old Infant Won't Sleep in Crib
Asked by S.M. from Madison
on July 31, 2008
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My 8 week old baby will not sleep in his crib. I'm having the most problems with getting him down for naps as he wants to sleep in the Baby Bjorn or while lying on so...
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- My son, now 19 months, was just like that. He always wanted to sleep either on my husband or my chest. The swing and the vibrating infant chair worked for him. Also y...
- Our daughter didn't sleep in the crib for naps until she was 3 months old. We just kept putting her in there and of course she would wake up right away. Eventually s...
- 2 of my boys didn't like their crib for awhile, but they did like to sleep in their car seat, and the pediatrician said that was fine. You might want to try that. Goo...
