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New Baby on the Way... What Do I Need?
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2008
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I am due in May and am getting ready to start stocking my house with stuff for baby. We have an eight year old son but I feel that it has been so long since I have don...
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- A few of my favorite things: Boppy Nose Aspirator Humidifier Diaper Depot Diaper Duck (with refillable poop bags) travel diaper changer with pockets for diaper...
- Hi M.. Just some thoughts...buy a few sets of crib sheets (you'll have to change them frequently if the baby spits up). I think having a lot of onesies is also impo...
- M. I know how you feel. My son is 13 years older than my 3 month old daughter. I had no clue of what I needed for a baby. I looked at targets website for items to see...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
Chosing a Bottle for a Breastfed Baby
Asked by K.P. from Fayetteville
on August 4, 2010
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Hi moms! I'm expecting my second child and there will be a 5 1/2 years age difference between the two. With my son, I breastfed him and used bottles when I went back t...
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- I have always stuck with the Playtex nursers with the drop in liners. I also could not live without my boppy and Angel Care moneter (sp).
- I have tried all different types of bottles for both my girls and i always come back to the avent bottles. I loved those, but i also like the nuk bottles. They are the...
- I am/was in the same boat. 6.5yo DS and a 8 month old. I have breastfed both, but also work outside the home. My son DID NOT like the bottles I had so painstaking...
Need Baby Registry Advice
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm expecting a baby girl in February, and we just brought home our new 10 and 5 year-old sons from Russia. Life is a little hectic right now, and most of my time is ...
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- wow, triple congrats! i just bet your life is crazy right now! and sounds like it'll stay that way for awhile, too! lol. first off i will say that the most wonderful g...
- I have a medela pump in style. The Dr Brown bottles fit on it. I rarely sterilized bottles... but I did boil paci's & would use sterilizing bags by medela for bottl...
- I would have to say renting a breastpump may be better than buying, as you may find that one doesn't work for you. And, manual pumping is free. I would guess some may ...
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
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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...
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- 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...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Question Regarding Preemie Baby Care
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on February 1, 2008
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Dear friends,
I posted a few weeks ago about my sister n law having to deliver her baby at 35 weeks. Due to a rare complication from pre-eclampsia, my sister n law pa...
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- Pam, I read your post and nearly cried. I really feel badly for all of you, especially the dad. I cannot imagine how a guy cares for his newborn, let alone a pree...
- Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I dont' have any recommendations. I just wanted to give you, your family your brother in law and the baby my condolences. Hugs to y...
- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine. If she is already 5.5 pds she won't need to many preemie outfits. I had my twins at 34 weeks. Wal-mart actuall...
Raising a Sugarless Baby?
Asked by J.K. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2007
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I am newly pregnant with our first (and probably only) child. There is a history of diabetes and sugar intolerance on both my side and my husband's side of the family...
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- There are tons of alternatives that are healthy. First educating yourself on what the hidden sugars are on a food label is important. Start shopping at Henry's & ask l...
- I'm not personally trying to raise a sugarless baby, but I do make sure to limit the amount and kind of sugar my Bug gets. Like, anything corn syrup is off-limits but ...
- J., I remember when I was pregnant. My husband and I were in the grocery store and we saw a mom put a pacifier into her baby's mouth because she was starting to fus...
Baby Registry Help
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 27, 2010
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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 ...
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- 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...
Bottle Feeding an Infant
Asked by S.M. from Buffalo
on July 13, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions about getting an infant to take a bottle? My husband and I have been working with our newborn (twelve weeks old) for about 8 weeks now...
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- Hi S.! My daughter did not like the bottle either! A friend of mine....that is NOT a mother made a great suggestion and it worked! I started nursing her (foot ball ...
- S., Awesome that you are nursing her! I'm no expert, but here are a few ideas to check: It may be the plastic in the nipples or bottle, too? Are you breastfeeding ...
- Hi S., Congratulations on the new baby! Has she actually been diagnosed as failure to thrive or low weight gain? Is her growth being measured by the WHO's growth ...
