Cloth Diapers: SwaddleMe
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Suggestions for Baby Registery
Asked by A.T. from Fort Wayne
on August 18, 2008
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It has been a long time since we've had a baby in the house, we already have the crib and other "major" items, but I wanted to hear from you mom's if there is anything...
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- Here is a list of my favorite and my son's favorite baby items. *Fisher Price Aquarium Cradle swing *A very lightweight stroller (heavy strollers are a pain! and br...
- A boppy pillow, shopping cart cover, and swaddle blankets!
- As a few moms said earlier, Swaddle blankets with velcro are great! Literally the first night I put my son in one he went from sleeping only three hours at a time to ...
Alternative to Swaddling in Warm Weather
Asked by S.L. from San Francisco
on July 3, 2009
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My 6 week-old sleeps well when swaddled (in blanket or Swaddleme wrap). The weather is getting warmer and we don't always turn on the air conditioning unless it gets v...
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- I too was worried about swaddling when it got warmer so I decided we probably needed to stop swaddling my 4 month old son. We just started doing naps without swaddles...
- I had a similar problem - here's how I swaddled without wrapping my little one up.... put a light recieving blanket down in the crib with a corner at the top - fold...
- why don't you swaddle him with only a diaper on underneath, and maybe put a fan somewhere in the room - (not to close to him) just to circulate the air....????
Swaddling
Asked by A. from Chicago
on August 20, 2006
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Hi Moms!
I've been swaddling my 15 week old daughter at night and she sleeps BEAUTIFULLY. However, she is getting very big and no longer fits in the SwaddleMe wrap...
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- Good Morning! I would recommend the Halo SleepSacks? Our 2yr old son LOVED them. Here's the website: http://halosleep.com/ If you google this product, you'll...
- My daughter was what we affectionately referred to as "burrito baby". We (I kid you not) swaddled her until about 9 months! She wanted it, loved it and so we just di...
- why not try I think there called wedges where you have 2 pillows attached to a balnket and one of the wedges adjustes to the size of the baby i bought mine at babies e...
What Do You Really Need for an Infant?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on January 9, 2011
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So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many ...
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- I don't know if this is very commonly known. It's been a long time since my babies were little. However, one thing I absolutely adored were diaper liners. I used cl...
- Best stuff: miracle blanket for swaddling, sleepsacks (depending on the season), we LOVED the bouncy seat (got me my showers) and the swing was very useful. Baby bjorn...
- I loved using the book Baby Bargains as a resource when I have my 1st child. It's a sort of consumer reports for baby items... but also tells you stuff that you need, ...
Is Velcro Bad for Babies?
Asked by M.F. from Chicago
on August 10, 2008
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I am expecting our first child within the next 4 weeks and am busy getting things ready in the house that I will know that I need. I was planning on getting the "swad...
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- Just another consideration when it comes to actually swaddling your baby -- my son HATED to have his arms in so we would leave them out and just swaddle his body. He's...
- I don't know about those blankets but make sure the hospital nurses teach you the proper way to bind the baby in the blanket so the arms are not flailing around causin...
- I would wait to see if your baby even likes swaddling before you spend the money on those. Some babies actually hate being swaddled. I bought one of those and mine did...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
Baby Registry Help
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 27, 2010
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We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was wondering some items that are 'must haves' and some that we should skip. Any advice is greatly ...
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- A really good breast pump (Medela Free Style lets you actually walk around!) and all the related accessories (lanolin, milk storage bags if you are going back to work,...
- Definitely skip the wipe warmer! Definitely register for diapers, pack n play and gift cards. The gift cards will come in handy for things you forget and formula if yo...
- Congrats! I never had a high chair. I used the booster seat with tray and it can recline that attaches to a kitchen chair. I also never had a changing table. I did...
Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on October 26, 2009
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One of my good friend's is having a baby shower in a couple of weeks and I have no idea what to get her. I want to give her something that she will need but at the sa...
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- If you know the babies name - you could get something embroidered (hooded towel, blanket, burp clothes, etc.). There are a lot of embroidery places around dallas (and...
- Miracle Blanket! Hands down, it's the BEST gift ever. It's the "Gift of Sleep." www.MiracleBlanket.com ;o)
- Hi M., For a really unique and meaningful gift, I would suggest you give her Juice Plus+. It's fruits and veggies in a capsule. After baby is born, it is so hard fo...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on March 9, 2009
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with a creative yet inexpensive gift idea. We've been invited to a shower but had not budgeted for it since originally they weren't...
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- Honestly I would get something off the person's registry. It's nice to get themed gifts if they are from a more personal nature or have sentimental value. Otherwise......
- I like to give things that they hadn't necessarily thought of needing because they won't need them right away like sippy cups and plates and bowls and some of those co...
- Hi Jen, When my daughter in law had her shower she commented to me she wished someone would give her a new nightgown and shower gel for the hospital stay and I tho...
Advice/Suggestion On Baby Shower Gifts
Asked by E. from Dayton
on April 25, 2007
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Hi...My workplace is having a combined baby shower for three women who are expecting this spring. All three are having their first, all are having boys, and all have ...
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- How about a book that was a particular favorite of your son's?
- This was the best present i have given at a baby shower....Baby Detergent and dye/fragrance free dryer sheets. Its not expencive but all mothers now you have to have i...
- I was in the same boat not too long ago. I decided to get a couple of coworkers in on the gift. I wanted to get them a picture package with a local photographer (We us...
