Bringing Baby Home: Britax
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Britax Convertible Car Seat or Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat?
Asked by J.M. from San Diego
on April 7, 2009
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When deciding on which car seat to buy prior to the birth of twins, is it better to invest in two convertible car seats from the start that they can grow into (and hop...
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- Hi JM, I also would recommend, if your budget allows, to get the baby carriers and later switch to convertibles ($200-$260 for two snugrides). My 18 month-old is st...
- For twins I am not sure how it would work out, but I'll tell you I made the "mistake" of getting a convertable carseat for my first born. What a pain in the butt to g...
- Definitely go with the infant seats. Having the freedom to leave them in their seats and just carry them where you need them (or pop them into a double stroller) will...
Help! Anyone Love Thier Stroller? How Do You Pick?
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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And I thought having the baby would be the hard part! I had an easier time picking my last car than a stroller! I am pregnant and overwhelmed! I want something that wi...
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- Try the small Combi strollers (I forget the exact model name). Mine only weighs 8 lbs. and has a strap so I can throw it over my shoulder and carry it if I need to. G...
- I also got the Graco Metrolite Travel System. I like it because it is lightweight (as I am small). It folds up with one hand and does everything it needs to (like recl...
- Hello! I have the Britax Vigour and I love it! It has the Bugaboo look without the insane price. Besides being a good looking stroller it also rides great! You can use...
Ideas on How to Make New Big Brother Feel Special
Asked by M.B. from Houston
on August 27, 2008
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My son just turned 3 and we are expecting our 2nd child, a daughter, in a few weeks. We've had a lot of change in our house lately (changed preschool classes, staying...
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- I just had my second baby 3 months ago and one thing that made my 2 year old son feel very special is as people gave presents for the new baby, one lady brought my 2 y...
- The gift to the baby is one we used but also have the baby give him a gift. There are also a few books out there that I read to my daughter @ becoming a big sis. It ...
- When my second child was born, I tried really hard to make my older daughter feel special. She really enjoys being the "big girl" because she gets to do a lot of thin...
Seeking a Preemie Size Car Seat
Asked by C.F. from Lancaster
on February 4, 2009
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Hello, I am in need of a preemie size carseat for my 8 week early nephew. The car seat I bought for him is too big ( or he's too small ) Would anyone have a used one o...
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- My son was a preemie as well, but I never used a special car seat. You can buy an insert from Baby Depot or any other retailer that is like a moon shaped head rest th...
- Congrats Auntie....Tiny babies need extra care, including a special car seat. You can go to a target and they should have seats to fit your needs. With a preemie,...
- They sell car seat inserts for premies--they include a foam roll which helps the baby keep his head upright.
Baby Clothing
Asked by L.M. from Fort Myers
on September 29, 2009
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My girlfriend gave me a lot of clothes to go through but most of them are sizes 0-3 months and 6-9 months. How many do I need in each size, since babies grow so fast? ...
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- The 0-3 mo stuff doesn't last very long. My son and daughter wore that size for 4 weeks, tops, then we moved on to 3-6. My daughter is now 4 months old and starting ...
- Congrats.... I agree with keeping the pre-owned clothing. Babies aren't very active and the clothing normally transfer from family to family in almost new condition. ...
- I would want at least two per day for how ever many days you plan to go in between laundry days. I would exchange the smaller sizes for larger sizes. But I found t...
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...
Car Seat Delima!
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on April 26, 2010
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Hi mamas, my husband and I are struggling with what kind of car seat to get, we received a big car seat as a gift, but are wondering if a infant seat with stroller com...
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- I think something to consider when carseat shopping is your climate. If the weather gets below freezing and you have a carseat that is installed in the car, then you b...
- We've always had the car seat carriers to tote baby around. Now we have the stoller combo which is wonderful... the base of the car seat stays put and the car seat ca...
- I think the infant carseats are a blessing. It is wonderful to be able to carry a newborn into a shopping mall, a restaurant or any other venue from the car without wa...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
