Baby Swings: Simplicity
8 articles
1St Baby on the Way! Where Should I Look for Furniture?
Asked by E.S. from Dallas
on May 11, 2010
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I wanted to know from "those that have been there and done it" where the best place to get baby furniture would be? New or used. I don't want to waste money buying thi...
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- We got a convertible crib for my son from USA Baby (I think it has changed names since then it is in arlington off 360). It was a little more than we wanted to spend, ...
- Craigslist and Garage sales. Also check Kid to Kid and other baby resale shops in the area. Babies are NOT hard on furniture. I found a glider and ottoman, changing...
- I liked Lone Star Baby & Kids but ended up buying custom furniture at The Magic Moon. The one in Southlake Town Center closed but I think they have one in Plano too.
Must Haves for a Mom of 2
Asked by D.M. from Tampa
on May 8, 2007
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I think I have everything covered on my baby registry but I just wanted to see if any Moms out there had any good ideas for things a mother of a 1 1/2 year old and a n...
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- Hello and happy mothers day!! I am also a mother of 2. My son is three and my daughter turns two in june so they are close as well. one thing i can suggest is simpli...
- I'm a mother of 2 girls and the "must have" item(s) I pick are: 1) Double-Stroller (I personally have a Graco Duo Glider and love it) 2) Snuglie and/or hip holder 3...
- The book, "On Becoming Babywise", sleep sacks (saved me during winter and kept me from bundling my January 3rd girl!), get a good Medela breast pump (double, either th...
Babies Watching T.V.
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on May 17, 2011
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How do you feel about babies watching T.V.? My freinds daughter has been watching the Disney channel since she was 6 months old(she is 14 months now) and they tivo sho...
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- Oh, it makes me so sad to see all of the people out there who think there is nothing wrong with setting their babies in front of the TV. Babies do not NEED to be e...
- I do think it's a little strange...simply because I don't understand the reason for it. however, I was blessed with a child who was very content on her own, or watchi...
- I agree that it isn't the best choice. lots of other options that would give mom a little break and be better for baby.
Best Sling
Asked by E.D. from Great Falls
on August 8, 2008
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I would like to get advice about the best sling out there. I do own a Maya-wrap which I don't find very "user-friendly". I have watched the video a thousand times and ...
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- I am not sure if you are completely sold on a sling, but I had alot of luck with my Hotsling - just put the sling over your sholder and instert the baby. The down sid...
- Hug-a-monkey slings are the best I ever tried! And I shopped around before I got one. They are light-weight, made or organic cotton, super easy to put on. They open up...
- www.b-sling.blogspot.com they are really cute and super comfortable just $40 good luck
Thinking About Our Grandmas
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on February 28, 2012
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I thought about her today. She passed away about 10 years ago at the age of 92. I washed the bedding in the guest room as my oldest is coming home from college for a ...
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- I spent last Saturday shopping with my paternal grandma and my little sister! Grandma's house was cluttered like always, but she had a huge smile on her face! I woul...
- Theresa! Another reason why I love you so much!! Our Grandma's were so much alike! And I have been missing her ALOT lately!! And Yes, my mother was nothing like her!! ...
- I LOVE this post! Thank you! You've brought back so many memories!! I love this: "a good day for my mother was a day she ended with the same number of uninjured c...
2 Month Old Will Not Sleep in Her Own Bed - Only Wants to Sleep While Being Held
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2008
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We don't co-sleep - it's not a safe choice for my family. My 2 month old will only sleep at night in my arms. Every time I put her down in her own bed ( a cradle right...
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- Hi K.. I feel for you. You are in the toughest times transitioning from one kid to two. You are still in the training of your baby to follow a schedule. She has a ...
- Its probably the way you are putting her down. When you lay her down in the crib make sure she is tightly swaddled and hold her in place for a couple of minutes. Hol...
- OMG I had that child!I hate to say this, but nothing much really helps at this age,not until she's a bit older and you can let her cry it out. Infortunately you can't ...
1St Birthday Party Activites for Kids
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on March 18, 2008
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My sons first birthday is this May and I have no idea what kinds of activities to plan for the kids. I am brand new to planning kids parties.I really did not want to d...
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- Your baby boy is going to be 1-year old and won't care if you have a party or not. For the first birthday party for my children, we had a homemade cake and invited im...
- My youngest turns 1 also here in just a matter of weeks....I am just planning a BBQ - of course complete with cake and ice cream, because it's true - they don't know a...
- 1st Birthday's are fun...but let's be honest...is your child really going to remember this one... We had a rather small gathering of my child friends (along with the ...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
