Changing Tables & Changing Pads: Simmons
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Do People Buy Used Crib Mattresses?
Asked by T.R. from Orlando
on September 11, 2011
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I'm thinking about selling the 2-in-1 crib/toddler bed that we have, and want to know, do I also try to sell the mattress? It's going on 4 years old, but it has never ...
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- Sure. Worth a try. If not, your local thrift store/donation center will take it I'd think. The local place near me sells beds with mattresses all the time.
- I sold my crib with the mattress and a changing table. It was a package deal. The mattress was 2 years old and in very good condition (never wet). The couple that boug...
- People beg for them and sell them and give them away and people are always wanting them at garage sales and thrift stores. Ive bought used ones and sold used ones. I g...
Looking for Gently Used Nursery Furniture
Asked by N. from Dallas
on February 6, 2006
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We are looking for gently used (and matching) nursery furniture. We'd love to find a crib, dresser and changing table set. If you have any ideas of places or people ...
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- hello, have you heard a store called "once upon a child"? They sell some gently used furnitures. You can check it out. I am sure you can find their website easily...
- Check out the Divine Consign sale coming up in Carrollton or Plano... this is the website for more information and to sign up for the First time Mom early sale http...
- Hi N., I've got a matching crib and changing table/dresser that I used with my little boy. I bought it in Spring 2003. He only used it for 14 months because he st...
Advice Needed About Cribs - Non Convertible
Asked by P.L. from New York
on July 7, 2008
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Hi - My crib was recalled recently. It is taking a long time to get the voucher to get a new one and so my 6 month old is back in the co-sleeper. Do you have a crib ...
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- My 2 year old daughter has a crib that we purchased from K-Mart...it's great. I have not had any trouble with it. Nanc
- i bought Storkcraft through JC Penney. it was inexpensive and shipping costs were reasonable. my son who just turned 3 is still in it and seems sturdy still, but he wa...
- I highly recommend going to Bellini. Our crib is from there and we are now using it for our second child and its condition is as good as the day we brought it home. ...
Selecting a Crib Mattress
Asked by M.K. from Las Vegas
on August 28, 2011
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What crib mattress did you choose and why? Are there any good websites that have rated crib mattresses?
If you got an organic one please tell me which one.
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- Naturepedic Organic no compromise crib mattress. Super happy with it- chose it because the owner of our local all natural baby store recommended it. It was close to ...
- Simmons Lifetime. It was around $120 at Babies R Us. Similar to this one: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3452268&searchURL=true I chose it beca...
- I got an organic one -- not too much more, but with no chemicals, no plastics, no need to "air it out" and organic cotton. Since she is sleeping on it for about 4 yea...
Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
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...
Please Help, Son Not Sleeping Through Night
Asked by J.O. from Washington DC
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, My son is now 9 months old and still not sleeping through the night. He gets up twice for a bottle and sometimes just because! I tried letting him cry once and he ...
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- Hi Jessica, When my son was 3 months old and would wake up every 2 hours, my mom's wisdom helped. She advised me to start putting a little rice cereal in his milk bec...
- We weaned off nightime feeds by decreasing the amount in the bottle by one ounce every feed until it was just water, then I would just hand him the bottle of the water...
- I have the same sleep-deprived issue with my 9-month old son. I work and adore time with my little guy, but also need for him to sleep. Please share any recommendati...
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...
Sleeping Thru the Night
Asked by A.T. from Norfolk
on February 20, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have a 9 month old daughter who will only sleep thru the night maybe 2 or 3 nights of the week. I have triied things from giving her a bath to feeding ...
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- Hi A., I'm a mom of 4. My first son cried like that & I caved every time. On the second child more out of need, I became firmer with the nighttime routine & listene...
- I was right there with you. My Mom said the same thing as your doctor. I couldn't believer her, so I bought a $12 book on children's sleep problems. The book said t...
- Hi, I have to agree with the last response. I do daycare and have known moms that have let their children cry it out, and others who just couldn't. I am a mom of 3 and...
