Baby's Bag
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Finding Out the Sex of Your Baby
Asked by K.M. from Norfolk
on June 15, 2011
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In our first pregnancy we didn't find out the sex of the baby until she was born. It was so wonderful being surprised!!!! I think there are so few true surprises in li...
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- We didn't find out with our first two, but we know that we are expecting a boy in August. Both ways worked for us at the time we made the decision to find out or not,...
- I found out with my first at 32 weeks that I was having a girl. I wanted to know at the 20 week ultrasound, but she was being "modest" and we didn't find out until lat...
- With my 1st baby the ultra sounds would not show if baby was a boy or girl. That morning we all thought baby was a girl, come to find out it was a boy! I was in a bit ...
Baby Blues - Blech!
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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I've been home with our newborn since Sunday & boy oh boy have the baby blues hit! This was not my first pregnancy, so I know a couple-few weeks of this is totally nor...
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- Well. my first thought is paper plates, cups, etc! No dishes to do right now! That could help a little. And, I understand the difficulty of not having help...do you ha...
- PLEASE talk to your OB about this!!! I had very severe depression with my first went through a year of hell because I refused to take meds for it...now I take them rel...
- I want to hug you =(
My Baby Wont Breastfeed!!!
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on September 28, 2010
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I had a C-section five days ago and had a beautiful baby girl. My milk didnt come until yesterday. I gave my baby formula milk for four days. Now try as I might she wo...
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- Why were you giving a bottle if you were planning on breastfeeding? You are going to have to work to get her to latch and nurse now because she's already used to getti...
- See if you can find a La Leche League leader near you http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html They are brilliant women and have lots of knowledge to help. There are some wond...
- You have a lot of good answers already, but I just wanted to encourage you- you can do it. You are giving her your very best and I know it is breaking your heart. (B...
Why Is It Not Possible to Stay "Hot" After Having a Baby?
Asked by Y.P. from Phoenix
on August 18, 2010
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Let me start by saying, please forgive the ignorance of this question, this is my first baby!
I'm a girly girl, I wear makeup every day and don't leave the house wi...
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- It is not impossible to be a hot mom! I am a mother of two beautiful girls - my oldest is two and my youngest is four months. I leave the house every day with four inc...
- Were they like you before having kids or were they more casual already? I have always been a sweats and t-shirt kind of gal. Oh, how I loved wearing my PJ bottoms to...
- Why would child birth change who you are? Yes some stay at home moms do give up on appearance because no body really sees them and it is tooo convenient. If you dres...
Advice on 2Nd Baby Shower!
Asked by A.G. from New York
on January 7, 2009
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hi mamas!! We just found out we are having a little girl!! Yay!! We have a son who will be 3 next week, and i was just wondering the proper way to have another baby s...
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- Sure you can have another smaller shower. Since you have all the equipment you need I'd suggest having a clothes shower and have everyone pick up clothes in sizes newb...
- This will sound mean, too...but, what need do you have for new baby stuff? Swing, car seat, bouncer, mat--all should be perfect from your son. Sure. you may want "gi...
- tell your best friend/sister that you do want a shower. let her organize it, and then you create a registry. sounds like you want one. now, do remember, you had a show...
Baby Product Must Haves?
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
Just want to know what baby products you all though was something that you couldnt have lived without. I am having son nuber 2 in nov and just want to see wha...
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- A ton of burp rags, boppy pillow (with extra covers), original desitin, hylands teething tablets, and since my little one was so busy and active, a jumperoo!
- Spring for the Boon high chair. It goes up and down like the chair at the hairdresser and it's on wheels. Hands down the best baby thing we bought! I could do comme...
- Bobby pillow, hooter hider, sleep lamb sound machine for the crib.
Baby Sling Suggestions
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2009
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I am looking for advice on baby slings. I have a three month old baby and would really like a good sling. I bought a jelly bean brand from Target and don't like it. ...
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- Hi C.! I am a little upset that one poster was so adamant about not buying a sling. Slings are not dangerous. Please don't let that make you worry. I have a Moby w...
- HI C.: I would check with your local hospital gift shops. I purchased myself and my sister-in-law a sling from the hospital I gave birth at in the gift shop. They...
- Have you considered a wrap? I prefer them to the sling because it balances the weight on both shoulders and can be used as long as you can still carry the baby. My a...
Baby Won't Even Take a PACIFIER!!
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on April 20, 2007
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Im wondering why and how to get my baby to get a pacifier to stay in his mouth? He's normally VERY VERY content and doesn't really need one, but there's times where I'...
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- my 3 yo never took one and my baby only took one for the first 2 months and then no more. Sorry but even kids who suck on pacis all day long just bite on the paci and ...
- I would consider this a blessing! If your baby doesnt want the pacifier dont force it. Some babies just dont like them.
- My daughter never wanted anything to do with a pacifier. There is no rhyme or reason for it but it is totally normal. Children just like what they like. I would su...
Creative Baby Shower Gift
Asked by J.N. from Phoenix
on October 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am looking to put together a creative baby shower gift for a friend who is having her first child. Have you attended a recent shower and thought, "wow t...
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- Since it's a first baby it would be ideal if you give her a "care package" type of gift. I've seen where they use a baby bathtub and fill it with so many things that a...
- Two ideas: A diaper cake. You roll diapers up and tie them together with string so they're in a circle shape. You can do two or three layers, put them on a cardbo...
- Hi J.- My best friend just had her first baby so I thought of a diaper cake. I looked on the internet and found lots of ideas on cakes that cost a fortune. I took t...
Baby Sling Advice
Asked by M.S. from Stationed Overseas
on February 19, 2008
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I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant now and doing tons of research on just about everything that has to do with babies. I want to purchase a sling, but there are so many out the...
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- I bought a sling off of Lucky-baby.com and I love it. I used it on my daughter when she was first born to carry her around on walks and such, and now I use it on her ...
- I have a hotsling and I love it!!!! I used it with our first daughter until she was 1yr and now I am using it with our newborn who is a little fussy and likes to be in...
- Hi M., There is a lady here on island(I am on Okinawa also) who has an ad on www.japanupdate.com, in the infant and nursing section, and she handmakes slings. J...
