Child: Simplicity
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Crib Recall
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on September 24, 2008
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my daughters crib got recalled on the 19th (simplicity brand with the drop side). we are going to move her into the toddler bed (her crib is a 3 in 1) in a couple mont...
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- Hi J., Our crib was recalled also. I would return it and get the new one. Even if she doesn't use it, you can save it for another baby, or donate/sell it. It's a pai...
- You may want to reconsider your decision if the crib you have is listed in the most recent recall that I just found showing another issue with the same type of crib. ...
- Seeing as there is likely a safety reason for the recall, I'd say it's definitely worth returning it!
Convertible Crib Help
Asked by J.P. from St. Louis
on July 20, 2009
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How to I convert my crib into a toddler bed? We got a convertible crib and we got it from Babies R Us before my daughter was born (back in 2007). When it was delivered...
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- Simplicity is no longer in business. First check on the inside panels to find the model and seriel number. Then go to recall.gov and check to make sure it not recalle...
- check under the crib- (our direction for converting it was zip-tied to the bottom side of the metal there)in an envelope so we left the there
- Most cribs have model number & brand on the crib usually the bottom. I got a crib for my oldest grandson 1996 & when went to set it up in 2003 could not find hardware ...
Child Worrying About Trash
Asked by R.M. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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Hello. My 5 year old has started having anxiety since school started. It started as worrying about animals that he felt bad for in books and movies. He had me draw the...
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- Aww, your post almost brought me to tears. What a sweet, sensitive little boy. I don't have much advice for you--sounds like you are doing the right thing, following y...
- It does seem a little bit obsessive, but I agree with others who say he may be just a really sensitive little guy. My son has not gone through this exact thing, but he...
- You're already getting him in to a therapist, which is the only thing I would advise. It's good you're not dismissing his worries, however make sure you don't play int...
Having Trouble Finding a Mattress to Fit Tightly in My New Crib
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having the same experience that I'm having with a crib I bought at Target, the Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 crib that was in the ...
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- I know someone who had the same issue s. But till baby was placed in the crib the first time at six months old or so and this happened it was not found. One of the ...
- Hi, There was a recall on Simplicity cribs recently. Personally, being a safety freak, I'd return the crib. I'm not wild about that brand or Target's cribs at all...
- We have that crib and bought a sealey mattress from walmart that fits well. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5823677
Where Do I Come from Books
Asked by J.S. from Champaign
on January 26, 2009
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Hi Mamas. I looked through the archives but had trouble finding what I needed so I'll ask here. I need a book for 3-4 year olds that explains where babies come from. ...
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- Hi J., I found this great book that explains where babies come from and explains it more from the baby's perspective as they are growing in the belly. The title is Ang...
- When I was pregnant with #2, my first was 2. We bought the book What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby. I thought it was very well written. It is perfect for lit...
- Okay...I'm dating myself, but I found a book from when I was a kid. The copyright date is 1968 and the name of the book is, "How Babies are Made." by Andrew C. Andry ...
Child Last Name Change, Need Help!!!
Asked by C.M. from Grand Rapids
on March 27, 2009
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I have a daughter who was born out of wedlock. I met my husband when she was 3 mo old and we now have a daughter together. My oldest is starting school and I want her ...
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- This is thorny. If her biological father won't agree and he has been involved in the child's life in the last 2 years, he can object. To change her name you would fi...
- I hope this helps. My Ex husband had a son before he was with me and the mother put her last name as the babys. Well as the boy got older my ex husband wanted his la...
- From personal experience and from experience of others I know...when the father is not involved or is not paying child support they don't get much of a say in it. You...
Name Dilemma... Running Out of Time!
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 18, 2009
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I am having a dilemma regarding my son's last name. My son's father and I are not married, but are in a relationship of sorts, although a somewhat unconventional one. ...
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- Just food for thought, someone I went to high school with apparently used a different name in school than what was on her birth certificate. When she went to college ...
- If you only want to use one last name, it is traditional to use the father's last name. You could use your maiden name as part of his middle name for future uses.
- I know its a tricky situation, but personally, I'd go with allowing my son to use my last name. Chiefly because he lives with you full-time and you are his mother, an...
Birthday Party Etiquette
Asked by M.S. from Minneapolis
on March 12, 2012
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Another question! My husband and I were discussing whom to invite to my daughter's birthday party. She can only have 10 people at the venue we selected, and the them...
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- if you keep it to all girls its less awkward to tell the one parent they cant bring their son. If you're going back to your house after with all of the kids you could...
- Invite who she wants to invite. Not everybody gets invited all the time. I was not invited to all of my sister's friends' parties. Nor did my SD invite our nephews to ...
- Maybe it depends on the area but in my neck of the woods, it's almost expected that not only is the child invited, but the parents and siblings as well UNLESS the invi...
Moving to a "Transition" Bed
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on March 7, 2009
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Update: we are transitioning because my little "monkey" has climbed out of her crib twice, both times landing head first. Hello fellow moms...I'm looking for advice on...
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- My DD has PDD/NOS (pervasive developmental disorder)/ High functioning Autism, so I know what you mean about speech delays. We moved our daughter from her crib to a...
- Unless she is trying to climb out of the crib I would hold off on transitioning for her safety given her problems. When we put our daughter in a toddler bed at 21 mont...
- Hi D.: I'll just tell you what I did for both of my boys. It worked great, but I did have to put a child lock on the inside of their bedroom doors so they couldn't...
Hamdmade Gifts
Asked by K.L. from Savannah
on November 6, 2011
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My husband and I would like to make some of our Christmas gifts for the family, but our brains are not giving us any good ideas. So far, we were thinking of aprons, s...
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- For the 6 year old girl & 18 mths girls. You can make head bands out of fabric with flowers on them. Saw this last weekend. They are kinda thick and she sews the le...
- What about scrapbook or picture collage? You have a big family so I'm sure the kids would enjoy picking out pictures of themselves. Also, they can decorate picture fra...
- What about throw blankets that you don't have to sew. You cut strips all along the two edges and tie the two together. Look up no sew blankets.
