Bassinet: Simmons
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Crib Vs. Bassinet
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on July 2, 2010
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We are buying items for our first child who is on the way soon :). I am looking at all the things to buy, and was wondering about a crib vs . bassinet. I know bassine...
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- We used only a crib with both of our kids. We formula fed (please no bashing), so there was no advantage to having a bassinet. We had to get up anyway and walking 10 f...
- I agree that the bassinet is a waste of money too. With my first we only used the crib and #2 we started in the bassinet. It was nice having the bassinet so close to m...
- If you buy a bassinet I HIGHLY recommend you purchase one that has a LIGHTED UP MOBILE! (Ours is Kolcraft.) Our kids LOVED it. It would put them to sleep all the ti...
Which Mattress to Buy
Asked by E.S. from New York
on April 11, 2008
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my month old has been in a bassinet and i am getting her crib ready. i dont know which matress to buy. any advice?
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- Hi! My bun is still in the oven but I got great advice from my sister-in-law for when I starting looking at baby mattresses. She's very good about researching products...
- I think any brand is OK just so long as you get a FIRM one - it may seem hard to you, but get a FIRM one - safer for baby.
- Don't do what I did and buy a mattress without seeing how heavy it is. We bought ours from Bellini and I can not pick up the mattress to change the sheets. My big s...
Help with Sleeping in Crib!
Asked by K.P. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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Hello everyone! I have previously asked before some ideas on how to transition my four month old from his bassinett to his crib. I used some of the suggestions offer...
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- In April the College Park chapter of Mocha Moms is teaming up with the Laurel Moms Club to bring nationally renowned speaker Kim West author of “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TI...
- I agree with the previous poster, if he is sleeping well in the bassinet, let him sleep there a bit longer. My son did not sleep in his room until after he was six mo...
- my daughter was the same way. I had her sleep in the bassinet of the pack-n-play for a few weeks. I would then put her in her crib to play and watch the mobile while I...
Stuffy Nosed Newborn
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on May 25, 2008
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My 6 week old constantly has a stuffy nose. Any suggestions on how to help her breathe better? Any solutions or drops that I could use?
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- I hope you have found some relief with the suggestions that are here. But if you still need help, I have one more idea to add. There is an awesome nutritional pr...
- Stuffy noses at this age is very normal. It's their bodies way of clearing out any extra mucous and fluids from being in your belly. You could use saline drops and...
- Hi! Why don't you try using vicks;the one mothers uses on their new born babies or that rubber thing Hospital uses when mothers just gave birth to their unborn child.s...
From Cradle to Crib
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on June 16, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 months old on June 19th and I still have her in a cradle next to my bed. Last night was the first night she slept all the way through the night, ...
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- Having your baby sleep on her back is the best way to prevent SIDS. Realistically, unless you are listening for her breathing all night, her sleeping next to you won'...
- It is safe to sleep in the crib as it is the cradle. Always have your baby sleep on there back as you know. Our sons room was upstairs and we were down. He never sl...
- My son was sleeping through the night at 7 weeks so we decided to try the crib. We have had no problems at all - he doesn't even cry when we put him in there - he goe...
Getting My Daughter to Sleep in Her Crib
Asked by B.K. from Rapid City
on January 3, 2008
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I have a almost 4 month old daughter who has only slept in her swing since birth. I am trying to get her to sleep in her crib and it seems to be almost impossible. My ...
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- read "good night sleep tight" by the sleep lady. I just finished reading it and already my little boy is sleeping through the night by himself. (I bought it a week ago!)
- Oh my gosh I had the same problem!!!!! It's really frusterating and on top of that you are sleep deprived and cranky. I ended up, after trying to soothe my son all n...
- Hi Britnee- My son is 3 1/2 months old and for the first 2+ months, he slept on his tummy on my body for all naps and bedtime too! He now sleeps in his bed at night ...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
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I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
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- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
