Bassinet: Infant, Baby Bjorn
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Traveling with infant...what to Bring?
Asked by W.S. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2007
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My husband and I will be traveling to Germany (Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremburg) for a week in mid-March with our (will-be) 5 month old son. We'll also be traveling t...
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- I'm going to address the plane issue. My kids always had problems with pressure in the ears. So, be prepared to nurse (breastfeed or bottle) or have a pacifier on ha...
- Hi W., What a great mother you are. You are thinking about all the right things. I would recommend to get a sling or a wrap for your travels. It will cover many of...
- Hello W., I live in Frankfurt Germany and I am german. Have a 3 year old dauther and travel alot cuz I work for the airlines. In Germany breastfeeding is normal. N...
Air Travel Tips W/ Infant
Asked by D.E. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2008
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I need airplane travel advice…my husband will be on the plane 5 hours (not including checking in) with my 3 1/2 month baby whom I am nursing. We will be sitting in ...
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- Hi, D., I am the mother of two babies, one 19 months old, the other 5 months old. I have flown with the elder baby ten times, all with my elder child on my lap and...
- It's much easier to travel with a baby that you think. Call the airline and ask if they have a place to hang in a portable basinet (provided by the airline). Contine...
- I have a two year old and a two month old. We started traveling with our daughter, now two, when she was three months old. The thing that I suggest if you don't have o...
8 Week Old Infant Won't Sleep in Crib
Asked by S.M. from Madison
on July 31, 2008
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My 8 week old baby will not sleep in his crib. I'm having the most problems with getting him down for naps as he wants to sleep in the Baby Bjorn or while lying on so...
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- My son, now 19 months, was just like that. He always wanted to sleep either on my husband or my chest. The swing and the vibrating infant chair worked for him. Also y...
- Our daughter didn't sleep in the crib for naps until she was 3 months old. We just kept putting her in there and of course she would wake up right away. Eventually s...
- 2 of my boys didn't like their crib for awhile, but they did like to sleep in their car seat, and the pediatrician said that was fine. You might want to try that. Goo...
Baby Gear Confusion!
Asked by C.R. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2007
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Hi there,
I'm a first-time expecting mom. I feel completely clueless as to what "equipment" i need to buy. I assume I need something to carry the baby in, something f...
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- Hi C., We had a Graco Travel system where the carseat snaps in to the stroller and snaps in to the careseat base in the car. It was really great for about 7 months u...
- I also vote for the travel system. It was a lifesaver for us. The infant seat snapped into the carseat base and into the stroller. Usually babies fall asleep riding ...
- Get the Baby Bargains book, I highly recommend it. It tells you what brands and styles are good, cheap, expensive, safe, etc for every category. Baby bijorns are g...
New Mom Needs Help Traveling with Infant for the Holiday!!!
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on November 26, 2007
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Moms I need your help! My husbands grandparents are sending us to Hawaii for Christmas. We have a 3 month old... who will be 4 months old son who is coming along. They...
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- He'll need to suck on take off & landing, to help his ears. If you are nursing that is easy, if not maybe a pacifier. When I traveled with my almost 9 yo when he w...
- You do not need to purchase an addition seat for any child of the age of 2. The airline will allow you to put the baby/child in a carseat if there is an open seat but ...
- OK, so I was pretty prepared after posting a note on this site. and you have received great advice! I have one more piece of advise that I didn't think of when I mad...
Looking for the Perfect Double Stroller for Infant and 3 Year Old
Asked by M.L. from Detroit
on June 30, 2008
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I am wondering what type of double stroller to get for my baby (due Aug 27) and my son, who will be 3 next week. We travel quite a bit, so it needs to be something go...
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- I have the Graco duoglide. I also looked at the sit n' stands and the side by sides. To me, the side by side seems to be quite cumbersome in terms of navigating thro...
- http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2827351 I have a daycare and just bought this Joovy caboose tandem stroller! I LOVE IT! your 3 yr. old can eith...
- I'm not sure you can have it all - lightweight, compact, side-by-side, cup holders, sturdy, storage, fits car seat. That said, I've got the MacClaren Twin Techno and ...
New Baby Items
Asked by M. from Chicago
on January 24, 2007
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Graco Metrolite Stroller, Exersaucer, Baby Bjorn (original),Brand new Graco Playard with bassinet, mobile and changing component, New Crib bedding (including crib skir...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Baby Carriers on Airplanes Not Allowed?
Asked by J.O. from San Francisco
on June 13, 2008
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I'm going to be flying with my daughter for the first time in August. She'll be three and a half months old then. After seeing a news story that United is now chargi...
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- I just flew on United Express and did not have to pay extra to check or bring my son's car seat and stroller. We also did not have to pay for our 1 bag/person that we ...
- Because they aren't approved for planes by airlines. Just hold her in the same position as you would in the Bjorn. Still bring it for the airport but I suggest also ...
- Call the airline and find out. Maybe their issue is that in an emergency you may need to have more choice in where you put your baby, so having her stuck to your ches...
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...
