Clothing: Child, Miracle Blanket
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Best Clothes for Newborns?
Asked by S.K. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2007
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I am a first time Mom-to-be and am a little overwhelmed by what kind of baby clothes will be the most comfortable for my newborn - any ideas?
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- Onsies!!!! Onsies are wonderful short and long sleeve. I dont know if your having a boy or a girl, I had a girl in July of this year, everyone was buying her these cu...
- I loved the gowns when they are newborns. Late at night when your changing your little one, it makes it really easy! No snaps or buttons to deal with. Enjoy your ne...
- Do you know if you will or are having a baby shower? If so, you will get LOTS of baby layette things this way. For myself, I liked using "onesies" (the bodysuit type o...
Getting Depressed Wondering If I'll Be Able to Handle My Child...
Asked by A.K. from San Francisco
on April 22, 2010
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I am so worn out, and I don't know if it's because my 13 week old daughter is completely "normal" in her behavior, or if she already has a "challenging" personality. ...
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- My son is now 2 1/2, and the first several months of his life were definitely a challenge for us. At about 8 weeks, I was ready to accept that my child had colic, but...
- She is going to change 10 more times with her personality by the time she even hits 1. My son was SO colicy when he was a baby (ugh, it was horrible and I DON'T miss ...
- May I just encourage you to believe in your self. Your mom and MIL has first babies too. I think they may have forgotten the uncertainty new moms face. What they need ...
Words of Wisdom for #2
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2010
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Hi Moms! I am expecting my second baby soon...another girl. I was wondering which swadling blankets you think are the best? (With a bit of a stretch in them and lar...
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- Save as long as you can for a child. When kids become pre teens they want their own clothes though. I was child number six so I wore hand me downs forever. I have hear...
- the Miracle Blanket saved us from utter exhaustion. my daughter LOVED it.
- I have two girls ages 5 & 8. I save ALL my older daughter's clothes. My 5 year old loves it when she fits into her sister's "big girl clothes." I get the long, slen...
Most Useful New Infant Item You had...please share...especially Preemie Parents
Asked by N.B. from Minneapolis
on October 5, 2010
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So my SIL gave birth VERY early last week..at 30.5 weeks gestation. My niece weighed in at 2 lbs, 1 oz. She has done miraculously..no vent the whole time, no emergenci...
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- Hi N., my 25 week 1lb 11oz preemie boy is now a junior in high school and has no lingering effects! Yes, never enough teeny tiny preemie clothes. I'd have to say...
- I love my Baby Comfy Nose nasal aspirator! it work soooo much better than those silly bulb syringes! http://babycomfynose.com/
- congrats on your new neice. We bought this "JOEY" thing that went in her car seat. well at first she was in a car bed. til she weighed 6 lbs. we had to rent that...
Newborn Must-Haves?
Asked by ❤.M. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2011
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My friend just had a baby girl & am sending her some things.
This is her first.
I am trying to think of what items saved my life w/my newborn.
I can only think of...
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- Gripe water, aden and anais swaddle blankets, disposable nursing pads, lanolin, a nice water bottle, slippers, fun socks, for her.
- nothing with snaps... the middle of the night diaper changes are tiresome enough without having to unbutton things.. :) so we used those long little cotton nightdress...
- Don't know what your budget is, but these are in the $150 range: Baby carrier, like the Ergo, with an infant insert Baby swing - like the Fisher Price Zen Cradle Swi...
Baby Gear You Can't Live Without
Asked by A.G. from Tampa
on June 12, 2008
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Hi Moms! I was wondering what are some baby gear items that you can't live without or just make life easier? My cousin (who is more my sister than anything, her parent...
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- A Swing and Dr. Brown Bottles FOR SURE!!!!!
- My son is CRAZY about our Moby Wrap - I take him everywhere in it. He just loves being held (always has), and it is SO comfortable for me, and makes his now 4-month-o...
- My little guy had bad acid reflux for his first 10 months, so I found a couple things that would work for keeping him upright most of the day: Baby Bjorn, Rainforest ...
Helping a Newborn Fall Asleep
Asked by A.J. from Denver
on October 7, 2008
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It's amazing how much you can forget in between children. I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter and a 3 week old daughter. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on h...
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- Get a DVD called Happiest Baby on the Block!! This DVD saved my life and allowed me to sleep, my daughter is 6weeks old now and my husband and I are still using the te...
- nurse or rock her to sleep, hold/burp for ten to 20 min. then lay down
- Hi A., go online to www.miracleblanket.com and get one. It will swaddle your daughter perfectly. Also, go to the library and get "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" ...
Baby Won't Sleep Unless Held
Asked by T.A. from Pocatello
on September 17, 2008
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So my friend just had her first baby two weeks ago. She called me crying today because he won't sleep unless someone is holding him. He is on formula because her milk ...
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- She should try the the 5 "S" method from Dr. Harvey Karp (I believe this is his name). Swaddeling, Swing, sh-sound, sucking and side. I had the same issue with my ba...
- I have a 15 week old and he did the same thing for the first 4 weeks until I bought a "Miracle Blanket" becuase someone recommeded it to me. I ordered it online as it...
- Swaddling the baby like everyone has said is key. In addition, if the baby is spitting or seems to be refluxing- my pediatrician recommended 1/4 teaspoon of Mylanta. ...
My 2 Month Old
Asked by A.B. from Springfield
on February 22, 2008
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My 2 month old wont sleep anywhere except in our recliner with me. We bought her a swing thinking that would help. I'll get her to sleep and put her in her swing and a...
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- I know they are now saying that babies should sleep on their backs, but all 9 of mine (ages 31 to 3) slept on their tummys. The last 3 I tried the back thing but they...
- It is very hard to hear a baby cry but she knows you will be there to get her. Have you ever put something in her bed with your smell on it like a shirt maybe if she i...
- Have you tried swaddling her with a receiving blanket? My oldest would not sleep without being swaddled, just like in the hospital. She would have to be wrapped real...
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
