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My Mother Is a Minimalist
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on May 8, 2010
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I'm finding that I constantly frustrated with my own mother. She and my father are VERY comfortable financially. She watches my children 2 days a week while I work at ...
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- LOL, I am a mother of a 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl and I sound a lot like your mother:-) Me and my husband are pretty well off, but we NEVER buy anything wi...
- Wow! She sounds like my mom. Maybe the 2 days is all she can handle of the kids? Are you an only child? Does she care for your siblings kids, too? It does sound l...
- There was an article in the Reader's Digest magazine, I think the recent one, that talked about "tightwads" and cheapskates. I guess that is what your Mom is..... I ...
Need New Baby Sling for My 7Month Old
Asked by P.D. from New York
on November 14, 2007
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My hand-me-down sling started to rip and I am in the market for a new one. I used the sling with my first son until he was over a year and I can't live without one. ...
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- I really liked my "hotslings" sling for both tiny baby and then hip-carrying. They have a website - hotslings.com. But I also recommend the Ergo carrier; I haven't use...
- So many brands are great, but Maya Wrap LP (lightly padded) seems to be almost universally loved and isn't that expensive. You can find them at www.mayawrap.com. Good...
- i like my maya wrap, but its all ive ever used so i cant compare. its great for nursing. its awesome when its all set, extremely secure and comfortable, but sometimes ...
Question for Diaper Snobs
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on August 15, 2008
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My mother is a diaper snob. She complains if she sees my child wearing anything but name brand diapers (Huggies or Pampers). However, with gas prices the cost of dia...
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- I have 5 and couldn't imagine the whole cloth diaper thing. I'm sure it's great for the environment and I should, yada, yada. BUT- I use what I can afford. I get tons ...
- Hi H.! We use Huggies because they seem to be the only brand that doesn't leak on our kids. We have found that we can purchase them at Sam's for about the same pri...
- We tried most brands, generic and name brand, and ended up using swaddlers/cruisers with both kids. They were a little more expensive but just seemed to fit them bett...
Safe Crib
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 11, 2007
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Hello! I am 26 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I need to find a crib. I am more concerned with safety than anything else. I had been told to look at the website ...
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- I have to tell you that we bought both our cribs used, and saved a ton of money. As long as the crib meets current safety regulations (crib rail's have to be a certai...
- S., We haven't used a crib yet ourselves (we're still using an Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper), but there's a book we've found helpful for all sorts of baby-equipment decis...
- I think any crib at any store these days should be safe, the government has regulations on the width of the bars and such. My daughter had a Basset crib which was ...
Rash,, Can Anyone Help. Thanks
Asked by L.R. from Toledo
on April 8, 2007
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My 5month son has had a yeast infection since he has been born, It was never bad and we always kept in under control. Well last tuesday he had bumps on his belly and b...
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- My daughter had a yeast type rash in her neck and leg creases for many months after she was born. Finally, someone suggested putting extra virgin coconut oil on it. ...
- Hello! Do lotrimin cream 4 times a day, and in between use your regular diaper rash cream
- Hi L., If you're still looking for a solution to yeast issues, it is better to make sure there isn't an overgrowth of yeast in the body (which there probably is) rath...
How to Get a 2 Year Old Boy to Sleep
Asked by S. from Dallas
on August 15, 2006
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My 2 year old boy just won't settle down at night. I have tried everything from the night time bath to a "special night night mat" he can lay on in the living room. It...
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- Try the nuby gripper cup by luv n care. It has a soft nipple top.
- I'm a strong advocate for "Healthy sleep habits, Happy child" by Marc Weisbluth (sp?) I'd suggest telling the daycare to wake him after 90 minutes of napping and pu...
- My daughter kinda did the same thing when we took her off her bottle. I now put a sippy cup of water and one of milk (just enough to statisfy her and not have left ove...
Diaper Allergy
Asked by T.S. from Phoenix
on July 27, 2008
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Has anyone ever had or heard of a child experiencing an allergy to diapers? My 21 month old developed a sudden severe scalding-type rash all over his body. He was in...
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- Hi T., My oldest was allergic to every diaper, except for Huggies. It took a lot of trial and error before figuring out which brand he could safely wear. He was a...
- My son was allergic to disposable diapers too, at birth, we tried just about every single type of diaper out there on him, and prescription diaper creams; when he star...
- Hi there, sorry to hear about the allergy!! Do you think it might be your detergent? I just called my mom and she said I broke out in TERRIBLE rash very sore crying et...
No Leak Toddler Drinking Cups
Asked by S.V. from New York
on August 28, 2007
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Hi moms,has anyone out there found a cup that does not leak.My 14 month old will only drink from a cup with a straw.He has tried sippy cups but prefers a straw.I have ...
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- I never tried them but from what I understand, Tupperware makes a no leak cup with a straw. Good luck.
- We have had great luck with Munckin cups...maybe you need to screw them on tighter...I found that it the lip wasn't tight it does leak.
- We've had some luck with the "Sassy" straw cup. I find if you keep the straw open while you screw on the top the seal is better. Ultimately, we use water in the livin...
I'm Just Curious...
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on March 12, 2008
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I am just curious... How do so many moms afford to stay at home? Are there ANY average income couples out there that have found a way to make ends meet and stay at hom...
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- J., I'm sure there are many moms who are able to stay home because their husband's income is substantial. Or they may be willing to do without things in order to stay...
- Hi J., First, if you decided to stay home there would not be a need for daycare!!! That in itself is a major expense cut! I realized that I would be working just ...
- J.- Are you still looking for something that might help you bring in extra income? Right now I'm not a stay at home mom, but building a business so that I can st...
I Need HELP Please If You Are Not on Overload I Would APPRECIATE It!!
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on September 8, 2011
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I have been a SAHM for 5 years and prior taught first grade for 6 years. SO needless to say I have been out of college for 11 years. I have decided I don't want to go ...
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- Hey, not much help here, but wanted to wish you luck--going back to school must be crazy hard with kids and work... Anyways, my only suggestion is to try Google Scholar!
- I can't help you with your papers but I wanted to tell you that my son was in the hospital for 5 days and a Child Life Specialist visited him... and I remember thinkin...
- Your uni library should have a librarian specifically for your major. That said, he/she will be your best friend in the resource department. I used mine to no end wh...
