Baby Trend: The First Years
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Registering for Strollers
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on April 25, 2009
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My husband and I have begun the daunting task of registering for our twins. We would like to register for a stroller, but do not know what works best for twins. We hav...
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- I used a Graco back and front stroller for my twins. I feel it's easier to get in and out of doors when you are shopping since many doors do not automatically open at ...
- N., Congratulations on your twins! It will be the most amazing and rewarding experience! My boy-girl twins just turned 3 this week and we are still using a stroller f...
- Congratulations on the twins. They are fun to watch grow up. I have 6yr. old boy girl twins. The best stroller I found was the front, back kind. The side by side was a...
Diaper Pail Suggestions
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on August 11, 2008
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We've got a Diaper Genie 2 for my daughter's room. Now that she's a toddler, we're having a STINKY problem :) The Genie 2 doesn't smell until you put in another diape...
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- I have friends who have used every kind and we've discussed this before (I had the Diaper Dekor). I have found that they are not worth using after the age of 1. I'd ...
- we use the diaper champ and it doesnt stink until it is full..also if you use scented trash bags it helps curve the smell
- We have a diaper champ and, even with that, we just take poopie diapers out to the big trash can.
Which High Chair?
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on December 3, 2007
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Hi moms! I am in the market for my baby's first high chair and I am having the hardest time making a decision for some reason. At first we were going to just get a b...
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- I have the Chicco and love it. My 21 month old is still using it. I also have the Chicco travel one that attaches to the table and love that as well.
- My advice is not to spend too much money on them. They're not going to be in it very long. I thought I wanted an expensive high chair with all kinds of features unti...
- We have the Peg Perego and though I really do like it a lot, I wouldn't recommend spending the money on it. I'd agree with the Fisher Price...it seems to have the fea...
Smallest Infant Carseat Front to Back
Asked by C.F. from Pittsfield
on October 30, 2009
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I'm looking for a new infant carseat, and am trying to find out which one takes up the least amount of space front to back. We have a huge vehicle, but my husband is ...
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- I responded to your message, but just want to reiterate that the Baby Trend Flex Loc is the shortest infant seat front to back. If you're interested in a convertib...
- If you go to babies r us they will let you try the floor model out in your car if you ask.
- Correction: You cannot fit Chicco Key fit forward facing! Joanna is right. Thanks for pointing it out. I obviously confused it with the convertible I tried. I am so lo...
Carseat for Super Tall Baby
Asked by M.B. from Tulsa
on January 20, 2011
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I am looking for car seat suggestions for a super tall baby girl. We will need 2, so I don't want to spend a ton of money, but I want this to be her last car seat. S...
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- Look at Sunshine Kids car seat brand.
- The Sunshine Kids Radian has one of the tallest shells, so that would keep her rear facing for a long while. note: While the Graco nautilus is a great seat and w...
- If you are on facebook, "like" the "car seat lady" and ask her. She's the guru! I think she usually recommends the Radian XTSL (not sure I got the letters in the rig...
Highchair Recommendations
Asked by M.O. from Dallas
on June 28, 2008
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I need to purchase highchairs for my twins - needing recommendations on best brands, most comfortable/usable. Since I buy two i would love to know any bargains, what ...
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- Hi M., I actually have twins too. I didn't want to get them traditional high chairs-they take up so much kitchen floor space and are hard to get all the food off of i...
- I'm a SAHM to 2 year old twin girls so congrats on your twins! My advice is to get the type that tie onto your chairs. I like the Fisher Price Healthy Care ones th...
- We have a Cicco Polly high chair and really like it - easy to move, recline, etc. The downside is that the trays don't fit in our dishwasher (fits "most" dishwashers ...
Pros and Cons of Infant Car Seat or Convertable Car Seat
Asked by M.Q. from Dallas
on March 31, 2010
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We know that I am carry a very big baby. My doc said she could be up to 10 pounds. So my question is should I do the whole travel system again, did it with first daugh...
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- I was only able to use my infant car seat with my two for three months because my babies were big. But, I still liked the ease of use of getting an infant in and out ...
- In my opinion, I would go with an infant car seat first. If you're taking your baby to the store, it's much easier to just lift the car seat out and carry the baby li...
- If you already have an infant seat, I would use it for a couple months. Our babies outgrew them quickly and I only used it for a short time. I didn't use it to carry...
Best Odor Reducing Diaper Pail?
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on December 17, 2008
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What is the best diaper pail to reduce odors? We currently have the Diaper Champ, but the smells come out every time we add another diaper. I've tried adding baking ...
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- We put a trash can (with lid) on the back porch. We use it for poopy diapers only. The trash can in their bedrooms are only for pee pee diapers. This is the best decis...
- put a dryer sheet in the bottom.When it starts to smell again replace the sheet
- We had the same problem with our diaper champ after a year or so of use. Diaper genies sound expensive...especially when you factor in the bags you have to buy. I ca...
My Son Just Turned 1 & I'm Pregnant, Help!
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on September 5, 2009
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My husband and I just started talking about trying for another baby, since my son turned 1 on Monday. We had to get fertility treatment and insemenation last time to g...
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- Congratulations! My daughters were born 18 months apart. In the beginning it was exhausting to say the least. However, they shared so much in their lives together...
- congrats! A baby is such a blessing. I know it's close for you but you will be fine, I'm sure. Best of luck
- JB, CONGRATULATIONS!! You're blessed, you have 9 months to get ready, make a list and relax. Being stressed won't help your baby develop so take a deep breath and coun...
Diaper Pails
Asked by T.P. from Rockford
on October 4, 2007
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I know this seems like a silly question but is there a diaper pail out there that keeps odors inside the pail? I thought I had found the perfect one but as my son has ...
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- We use the diaper champ...If the poop is flushable then it gets flushed if not then it is a wrapped in a plastic bag and thrown outside.
- Hello T., Not sure about a diaper genie type product, I have 4 children and have yet to find one that keeps the odors in. I do however use a product called Sol-U-me...
- Try the Diaper Dekor (sp?). My sister has it and it is much more user friendly than our diaper genie. As someone else recommended, you can also flush the poop, when ...
