Baby Monitors: Infant, Ergo
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How to Unspoil a Baby?
Asked by G.D. from Atlanta
on September 8, 2012
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My cousin is young, just graduated highschool and have a 3 month old baby. We all know how it is with the first baby. You are learning how to be a mom and in the proce...
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- This was me when I had my oldest, so I completely sympathise with your cousin. It wasn't that I was spoiled or trying to get out of my "domestic responsibilities," as...
- You can't spoil a baby that little. 3 months ago, that baby was being held 24/7 inside his mommy.
- I'm a HUGE supporter of not spoiling a child, of CIO and not giving in to tantrums. Let her hold him. Because the first 3-4 months the baby is still developing i...
Must Haves for 2Nd Baby
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2011
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I'm thinking pretty far ahead right now, but we just found out that I'm pregnant with our second child and I'm eager to do something. I was trying to decide what thin...
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- The nap nanny is fantastic and before I loved the Moby wrap for my newborn. A great double stroller is Britax B-Ready. I Love Mine! I did not do a registry for my s...
- The double stroller thing depends on your older kid. My kids are also 3 years apart. I had a sit and stand stroller and it was a pain (bulky and heavy). My older on...
- ERGO ERGO ERGO. We are pregnant with number 3 and I can't wait to use ours again. Our youngest is almost 26 months and hates being carried, but she still fits in it...
Infant Sleep Advice
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on November 27, 2009
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I have a sweet newborn. he is my second baby. The first had all kinds of difficulities the first 4-6 months of life so its all kind of a fog. now that he is 2 and t...
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- Definitely don't do the cry-it-out thing. It's the only way infants have to communicate. I second the recommendation re. "happiest baby on the block" - you may be able...
- I am totally ok with the cry it out method, but your little one is just too young at this point. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child is fantastic, but it would tell you...
- I am not a fan of "cry it out" but I understand the need to have your baby sleep and you have free arms. It takes a lot of work to sleep train especially if you have a...
Overly Needy Infant?
Asked by A.V. from New York
on December 8, 2008
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I have a beautiful 4-month old boy and while he is relatively easy to soothe and calm down, he becomes intolerably fussy within 2 minutes of being put down anywhere. I...
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- A., LOL You did the same thing I did with my 4th child, he is spoiled. I walked around with him at my chest in the Snuggly. Finally I had to start putting him down or...
- Hello, You got a lot of advice about this. My favorite book was The Baby Whisperer by Tracey Hogg, very easy non-judgemental reading. Although it may be too soon f...
- My son is the exact same way...The Dr. said he could be getting ready to teethe. But I do feel your anguish, I have days of migranes from this!!!! I don't think it's b...
Advice? Baby List
Asked by J.K. from Fayetteville
on April 17, 2012
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What were some things that you jay couldn't live without when you had a baby? Different brands, different must haves?
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- We ONLY used Pampers brand diapers. The swaddlers especially are so great for the newborns. As far as the larger baby items, we used one of those pack 'n' plays wi...
- Carseat/stroller combo makes it easier to attach carseat to stroller when needed with a newbie & makes it more comfy for them. Pack N Play that has an on board changi...
- A must for my son: -a floor fan- I had a colicy baby... -a binky-until he was 11 months -pampers sensitive baby wipes -pampers swaddlers diapers- great for boys -...
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
Baby Items You Couldn't Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on September 24, 2010
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I am registering for the new baby, and I want to hear all those things you registered for that you are so glad you did, and things you think were a waste. What about ...
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- The pack-n-play is a must...convertible, can be used up until they're about 2 (depending on size). My favorite thing for a newborn was the Fisher Price Aquarium swi...
- I know as a first time mom you want all new stuff, but if ANYONE offers to let you borrow or have their slightly used stuff consider it.. Example.. Bassinet, Borro...
- There's a bottle called a Podee. It's a bottle with a nipple that's attached to a tube so the babies suck on it like a pacifier. It's an absolute lifesaver for car ri...
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...
Baby #2 Registry - Help!
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on June 4, 2011
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I have been asked by several people where we are registered. I am due with our second baby a week from today and we do not know the sex. We had two baby showers with...
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- I think every baby deserves to be celebrated for themselves and moms deserve a nice little party to make her feel special. Pregnant with a baby AND taking care of othe...
- Register after the baby comes- you'll know then what you need!
- I wouldn't register for anything with a 2nd baby only because I don't think it's appropriate to have a shower for a 2nd baby (unless there is a really big age gap betw...
Due in November - What Baby Items Are Considered MUST Have's by You?
Asked by S.W. from Myrtle Beach
on May 18, 2012
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I'm due in November. I KNOW that I want a carrier, and I've been eyeing the ERGO; do any of you have experience with that and would you recommend it? What other gear...
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- I used a rocking chair (with foot stool) for years. I never used a bassinet. I had a great sling and wore my son all over the house or anywhere a stroller wouldn't w...
- This is something small...but Aiden and Anais swaddle blankets. It is something you will use day one until they are 3! The swaddle blankets are made of a muslin mate...
- If you're going to nurse, you can get an Itzbeen timer. I loved mine! It has a switch to show which breast you last nursed on so you don't have to worry about rememb...
