Birth Plan: Babies 'R' Us
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How to Plan a Baby Shower
Asked by M.P. from New York
on November 24, 2007
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Hi, I have never been to a baby shower and I don't know what really goes on in a baby shower, except food, games, and unwrapping gifts. any suggestions on the differe...
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- Fill a bowl with raw uncooked rice and put in tiny safety pins---cover the person's eyes and see how many pins they can get. Good Luck its hard
- hi M....what resonated for me was that you offered that you were single and not working at the moment. With 30 people attending your shower i imagine you have alot of ...
- You don't usually throw a shower for yourself. It isusually done by your closest friends or family. They take care of it all you are usually surprised by the whole thing.
Child Birth
Asked by K.F. from Richmond
on September 17, 2007
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I am due November 8th with my first child. I have been told that there are many different things that i need to pack up in the bag to take to the hospital. I was just ...
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- first of all, congrats! take something to read if you like to read. i do so i had my book with me. there are times of boredom if you don't have any visitors. take a c...
- Hey K., The three things that I am glad that I took are snacks, the digital camera, and the laptop. I don't know if you have one, but the hospital that I delivere...
- Hi, K., What I packed were an outfit for that first picture and to take her home in,(the hospital usually provides a t-shirt), booties, a hat (hospital may provide...
Seeking Information on Breast Feeding
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on August 21, 2006
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I am due in Nov with my first child. I plan on breastfeeding, however I know I have to go back to work unfortunatly so I plan on pumping and also bottle feeding (Letti...
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- Congratulations on your blessing. When I saw your post, I asked my wife, Debbie, to write a little something for you – which I will include below my comments. Debbie...
- Hi Stacey, Congratulations on your pending birth. I just delivered my first in June. I wasn't going to take a breastfeeding class but my sister-in-law really rec...
- I took a class through Northwestern Hospital before my first was born and it was very helpful to learn techniques. They'll show you different ways to hold the baby and...
Want to Hear About Midwife Birth Experiences.
Asked by H.T. from Anchorage
on September 21, 2009
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I had my first 2 kids in a hospital with a doctor. I'm now 7 months pregnant with my 3rd and I've decided to have this one with a midwife at a birthing center run by a...
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- H. - Having had three very different birth experiences, I can tell you that I got more "natural" and unassisted with each, and each one was better than the last. I can...
- Good for you! I changed to midwifery at 7 or 8 months with my first ... this will probably horrify many, but I didn't really seek prenatal care at all (OK, yes, I a...
- My second born was a midwife assisted home birth. It was nice because once my midwife was there, she was there the whole time unlike my OB who came and went. The reall...
Did You Use a Bassinet? vs Pak N Play?
Asked by P.Z. from Columbus
on June 27, 2010
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Hi there. I am pregnant with my 3rd child and am thinking about using a bassinet. I did not use one with my first two, but due to space this time around though that ...
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- I used a pack n play but my grandma told me when they didn't have bassinetts in the olden days or were short on space they would put the baby in a dresser drawer till ...
- I would skip the bassinet. I had one and barely used it also. They get so cramped in a bassinet so fast. Before all of my kids were 6 months their head and feet would ...
- I probably wouldnt spend the money on a new one unless you're planning on having a couple more kids lol!! They are great, but you can't use them long, and you can buy ...
Lotions for Stretch-marks- Pre-birth
Asked by J.P. from Sarasota
on August 13, 2006
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I'm looking to buy a lotion that will help prevent (as much as possible) stretch marks. I am at the 20 week mark and am starting to worry about stretch marks. Sharing ...
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- I am going on 35 and pregnant with my second. I had my first child at 20 and used good old CoCoa Butter from Palmer's. I didnt get any stretch marks with her except ...
- Have you tried the line of products at bath and body works. There is also a lotion with coco butter that works well.
- Usually if your Mom had them,you will have them too. And vice versa. I recommend pure vitamin E oil. CVS or Walgreens generic brand is fine. I used it everytime I g...
Miracle blanket/Swaddling
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on January 13, 2007
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I am trying desperately to keep my 7 month old from sleeping on his tummy, face planted in the mattress! Someone told me to swaddle him, but he gets his arms out easil...
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- I also used the Miracle Blanket with my daughter and it worked wonders!! However, we stopped swaddeling her once she could wiggle her way out of it, which was at abou...
- I use the swaddle me blankets also. My daughter too wiggles her arms out, so I just started not swaddling her arms in and it works. I just start the swaddle right be...
- S., what makes the miracle blanket different is that it's patented design allows you to fit it snuggly and perfectly to your child. Because the wrap is extra long i...
Traveling with a 7 Month Old
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on February 22, 2010
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I'm nervous. I am flying to a funeral next week with a 7 month old. My husband and older son will be staying here. I have never flown with an infant. What do I nee...
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- Your diaper bag will count as a carryon. Check the tsa.gov site. If you are using formula, bring only ready-to-eat cans/bottles. The 3oz size. If you normally use po...
- I vote that you BRING A STOLLER with! That way you can put your carryon and other items in the basket through the airport! We always just gate check ours so it is ri...
- To avoid any problems with his ears is good to give him the bottle on take off and landing. Ask your pediatrician for ear drops too. (just in case).I will recommend...
Switching to Cloth Diapers. Learning the "Foreign" Language, HELP!
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on January 4, 2011
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I am a SAHM of 2 toddlers, and money is very tight right now, I know I am doing this later in their life, but I think in the long run it will be worth it. Our son wil...
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- I cloth diaper and hated gDiapers. They were just a huge mess to deal with but that was my experience. I did the same with my son. We used diapers till his body w...
- Your daughter is old enough to start potty learning. I had mine in training pants (gerber) at 18 months. I clothed my daughter from birth, so by 15 months, she would...
- My kids are also very tall, and I like Fuzzi Bunz because they have such a high rise. You can buy themon amazon.com. However, unless you are planning to have another...
Britax Frontier Vs. Graco Nautilus
Asked by C.S. from New York
on January 18, 2010
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My son is outgrowing his Britax Decathlon. We have another baby arriving in a few weeks, and my plan is to use the Decathlon for the new baby. (It has another year bef...
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- I have both seats. The nautilus fit like a dream in my husband's quad cab toyota tundra. When he traded it in for an Altima with leather seats we could not get it in...
- I got both of my kids the Nautilus when they outgrew their roundabouts, and I did a ton of research on both the Recaro, Frontier and the Nautilus before I came to my f...
- I have two year old boys and they have been in the Britax seats since birth just about. I love thir products and would settle for noyhinhg less for my boys. This is ...
