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What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
Too Young for a Lovey?
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on April 6, 2007
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my 4 month old has sleeping issues and i think giving her a little stuffed animal to pet would be soothing to her and help her fall asleep. my dh, on the other hand, i...
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- You should try one of those "lovey" blankets that are just a small stuffed animal head attached to a little blanket. It worked wonders with my youngest son when he was...
- We used a square, really soft blanket that is kind of like a stuffed animal in that it has an animal head at one end. In fact, my little one loves it so much we have ...
- you do what you feel you have to do. My daughter had a lovey at 3 months, but my son never did. just like co-sleeping its up to you!(you've already been told the risks...
Registry for Baby Shower
Asked by J.L. from Lexington
on October 24, 2011
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Hey ladies! Me and the hubs are going this weekend to register, so I wanted to ask everyone what are the items you absolutely can't live without? It's been 4 years s...
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- A plug-in cradle swing (saves hundreds of dollars in batteries) EGRO baby carrier These 2 items have been my favorite expenditures of all 3 of our kids, but I j...
- I like blanket sleepers for my babies. I am too scared to put them in a blanket. When they are newborn, I also like the swaddle blankets that velcro in place.
- I had my baby last year , these are the must have-s that I can think of:\ -Bassinet and a crib -Swaddlers (babies sleep so much better when swaddled) -baby hooded...
What Type of Clothing Should My Toddler Sleep in at Night?
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on June 3, 2008
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I have an amazing 18 month old daughter who still sleeps in her crib wearing a one piece sleeper. It zips up the front and I've noticed in the morning when she wakes ...
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- I have 2 girls that are now 8 1/2 and 5 1/2 years old. By the time that they were a 1 years old I had them sleeping in satin type pajamas and night gowns. They loved...
- at 18 months old she is big enough for a small childs blanket and she will kick it off but you would e surprised to know she can get it if she wants it and if she not ...
- My son is 17mo. old. If you don't keep your house too cool you can put her in cotton pj pants and short sleave cotton shirt. If you do keep your house cool at night ...
Winter Clothing for My Newborn - What to Buy and How to Dress
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on September 7, 2010
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Hi all, I am expecting my baby in October and need advice on how to dress her during the Winter. She'd be hardly 1-4 months then, and Chicago has bad winters. What stu...
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- Its great that these days they make the bundle me's or car seats covers so you dont have to stuff your baby in a snow suit or bulky winter coat. They are GREAT, I high...
- We had our son in the beginning of December last year. He lived in footie fleece PJs! They are so warm! Good luck!
- One thing I read is always dress infants in 1 more layer than you would your self. I also also had (and still do) put them in a carter's undershirt/onesie. That keeps ...
Baby Shower & Registry..
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on January 29, 2007
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Hello~ I am trying to register for my baby shower & figure out all of the necessary items we will be needing for our daughter. Money has been very tight lately, due to...
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- K., Congrats on the new baby girl. Okay here are just a couple of things I thought of that might help you and you need to ask for alot of... DIAPERS, WIPES, and FORMU...
- I see there are a TON of responses on what you should/should not get, so I will respond about your budget: There is a group on Yahoo called Freecycle where you can ...
- Congrats! I just had my first baby in July 2006. It seems everyone always wants to buy the "cutsie" things and not the really practical things. I got so many outfit...
Baby Gear Questions
Asked by H.R. from Boca Raton
on September 4, 2006
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Hi beautiful mommies and soon to be mommies! We still have some "big" baby gear to purchase after our showers, namely car seat and stroller. We both have relatively ...
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- If you want a Peg let me know, I have some for sale for $100.
- For the big items, Target tends to put a lot of big stuff on clearance. I got my Eddie Bauer car seat/booster seat combo (it's front facing, but i'm just emphasizing m...
- Hi, Most everything was covered by other moms, the one thing I would recommend for baths is a self standing bath tub/changing table. You can find them in all ba...
What Clothes to Wear
Asked by A.S. from Lubbock
on June 2, 2007
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I am due in august and I have already bought everything for the new baby.I was just wondering what kind of clothing is best to put on a new baby boy.i have a alot of o...
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- Hi A., I am also due in August(with my third). I would say onesies are your best bet because it is a very hot time of year and they are comfortable for him and ...
- 1) the cord will probably be covered with a 'band aid' looking thing. 2) use the diapers with the cord notched out. 3) My kids were born in June and July - dont co...
- A., Congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy. I just had my first March 6th. The thing that I've found that I love are those footed sleepers that button up, that way...
Babies with Acid Reflux?
Asked by E.H. from Grand Rapids
on March 13, 2007
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How do you know if your baby has acid reflux or not? I am a new mom and my daugher is two and a half months old and she is constantly spitting up. Its not coming out h...
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- hi my son who is 6 mo. has it. now when he was about two weeks he would scream for hours on end ( like a colic scream) notheing helped he also would projectil spit up ...
- My son had reflux and the best thing for him was to keep his head elevated after he ate.Put a rolled up blanket under her crib mattress or bassinet mattress.Feed her i...
- If your daughter is spitting up what looks like to be about a half on ounce or more but not spitting across the room it is acid reflux. The doctors will try and put th...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
