Boppy
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Pregnancy/Maternity Pillow
Asked by K.D. from New York
on December 17, 2008
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I am 14 weeks pregnant with twins and beginning to experience discomfort when sleeping. I know that I will not be able to sleep on my back for much longer and will nee...
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- I really liked using just a plain body pillow. It was nice to tuck between my knees and to tuck under my belly for support. Then I had a free hand to throw over it and...
- I'm still using my Boppy Body Pillow and my daughter is 15 months old! It's the perfect length and firmness. Loved it while pregnant and still loving it. I purchase...
- Congratulations!! Twins are the best :) I have 17 month old b/g twins and they are sooo much fun. It can be hard at times but so is having just one! When I was pre...
Infant
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on August 28, 2008
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My son is a little over 2 months old and still isn't lifting his head up when laying on his tummy. He cries every time i lay him on his tummy. Just wondering if anyone...
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- My son hated tummy time too. What I did that seemed to work well, was lay on the floor next to him and lay so that when he lifts his head up, he sees your face. He w...
- All great ideas, esp: rolled up towel/boppy under his chest and arms; toys within reach; only going 1-3 minutes at a time was suggested by our PAT techer, increasing ...
- I always had success with propping them up on a boppy or a pillow to give them a little help at first. And then I either laid in front of them or put a mirror in fron...
B-feeding TIPS and Must Haves
Asked by L.A. from New York
on September 3, 2010
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Ladies:
First timer here, and thought to tap you for tips and suggestions on breastfeeding. Any traps or pitfalls to avoid? Any techniques that work well for you? ...
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- I haven't read all the answers, so I apologize for and duplicates. *Invest in GOOD bras (Bravado seamless are WONDERFUL!) And have a location where you can get the...
- Get a tube of Lasinoh lanolin ointment. Use it as often as needed for sore/cracked nipples. I used it for months before and after every feeding and before & after show...
- I highly recommend Lanolin, it is a life (and nipple) saver!
Tummy Time
Asked by C.T. from Buffalo
on September 26, 2008
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Hello! My 3 1/2 month old does not like tummy time at all! He's ok with it if he's laying on someone's belly, but on his play mat he throws a fit after about 1 minut...
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- My daughter (now 8 mos) also hated tummy time. She would start screaming after about 30 seconds. Needless to say she did not get a lot of it. We let her lay on us, ...
- I, too, had the same issue with my son! I called my mother-in-law for advice at the time and she suggested putting him on his tummy and letting him cry for a few minut...
- congrats!! try using the boppy pillow so he isnt flat but kind of tilted up like he would be on your chest, and then you can put things in front of him to play with. t...
Registering
Asked by M.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2011
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What are some must haves for first babies? We are about to register and we need to know life savers and best buys:)
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- 1. Read reviews online. I did not register at the store. I registered for everything ONLINE. 2. My SIL registered for like 20 things total. She got a lot of gift c...
- I agree w/ Denise-not as much as you think you need. :) Everyone is different. Everyone parents different, and every baby is different. Things I could not have live...
- Congratulations!! Must haves for me were: boppy pillow swing bouncy seat burp clothes(I used cloth diapers for this cause they were bigger and thicker) bott...
Newborns
Asked by M.F. from Denver
on February 11, 2011
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What is the most needed thing when you bring your newborn home?
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- Super powers! haha Seriously, probably either bottles & formula or knowledge/training about breastfeeding. I loved my video monitor too. And diapers.
- Wine...just kidding, well, not really! Make sure you have enough diapers and wipes. Get some vaseline and diaper rash cream. Also have a thermometer on hand. I w...
- diapers and a night light. Good breastfeeding support. It's hard, but well worth it.
What to Pack for C Section
Asked by K.S. from New York
on May 17, 2011
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hi. i am having a c section with my second baby in 3 weeks. my first was vaginal. any suggestions as to what to pack?
i plan on nursing again. someone told me to w...
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- All I brought were my nursing PJs and a pair of loose (drawstring - or maybe they were elastic) sweatpants to go home in. I had no issues. Slip on shoes help too b/c ...
- Pack what you normally would. I didn't pack anything different. And, there's nothing scary to a child seeing you wear hospital clothes when they come to visit. So, ...
- Boppy Pillow!!! I have had 3 c-sections.With my first I did not nurse or use a boppy pillow,with the other two I did.I loved the boppy pillow and would never go to the...
Breast Pump and Registry
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on November 1, 2010
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We are expecting our first child in February and we registered over the weekend. I plan on breast feeding and registered for the Madela Pump in Style. What other item...
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- Have your pump ready long before you'll need it. Get the disposable bags that zip lock at the top - they're worth it. When your milk first comes in - everything the ba...
- Just wanted to add this to the list. Cannot live without it! -Easy expressions hands free pumping bra
- I agree with Nikki - buy the minimum you think you will need. I planned on breastfeeding and bought ALL the stuff - and my mild never came in (the lactation specialis...
Crawling and Sitting up on Their Own
Asked by A.M. from Portland
on January 24, 2007
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I know that is varies for each baby, but I was wondering what the average age that a baby starts crawling and being able to sit up on his/her own. I also was wonderin...
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- I think my children were all at the late end. I have 4 kids and they all started sitting up and crawling at about 10 months. I have had many friends say their kids w...
- that sounds about right my daughter is starting to get the hang of the crawling thing so i say by the end of this month she will be crawling she is 6 months
- Hi A.! My name is K.. I have an 8 month old son...so I know what you are going threw! My son started sitting up around xmas. they sell these new little foam chairs. th...
Bumbo Seat
Asked by S.D. from Stationed Overseas
on June 13, 2008
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My 3 month loves to "sit" up. I was thinking about getting a bumbo seat but wasn't sure if it was worth the investment. I have heard mixed reviews on it and was wond...
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- My baby loved it. If you child likes to sit up and isn't too chubby, it is worth it. It seems like skinny babies like it better than chubby babies. If your baby is ski...
- I got one for my daughter but not until she was 5 months old.. so it was only useful for a few weeks. :( I was just sort of annoyed because immediately after I b...
- My baby loved it, and it was nice to have another place to put the baby, especially since you could move it wherever. That said, it's definitely something I would chec...
