Crib: Arms Reach
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Anyone Tried Arms Reach Co-sleeper Sleigh Bed
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on October 7, 2007
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I think with baby #2 I would like to try a co-sleeper type bassinet. The first slept in bed with us for the first 4 months and then in his crib in our room for another...
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- Lyn - I used an Arms Reach Co-sleeper and loved it. I am about to list our on E-bay for $40 if you are interested. It is in great shape. My first baby was not a...
- We used an Arms Reach Co-Sleeper with both of our children and we loved it. Ours also functions as a Pack N Play so we have gotten use out of it for over 4 years. I ...
- I would highly recommend the Arms Reach Co-sleeper to anyone. I was miserable getting up multiple times a night to feed and check on my daughter so I asked for this as...
Out Growing Arms Reach Co-sleeper, What Now?
Asked by C.T. from Sacramento
on January 22, 2009
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Our daughter is now 6 months and has been sleeping in an Arms Reach co-sleeper since birth and has always started out the night there except the first few weeks. She ...
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- My daughter didn't really like the bassinet. I had her in a swing up to about 7 months old. Then I put her in her crib. Babies don't know where they are when they ...
- At that age we moved our child's crib into our room, took one side off so it resembled a day bed and then moved it next to our bed. We secured it same way as the co-sl...
- My son slept in our bed for the first five months. His chubby butt was too big for his bassinet and it was so much easier with the night feedings to just have him in m...
Sleeping in Crib
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on December 14, 2010
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We are expecting our first child due in the next few months or even sooner. I'm wanting to have him sleep in the crib from the day we bring him home from the hospita...
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- YES, I did with both of mine and they are GREAT sleepers! And we never had to struggle later with getting them out of our bed and into their own. Just read all the t...
- Actually, starting your baby in the crib is easier, as the baby has no idea how big or small the bed is, and doesn't care, and there is no hard transition later. Both...
- The crib is the way to go. You both start a routine and all is fine. My son came to us at five weeks old but he was in his crib across the hall from our bedroom and ...
Crib vs Bassinets
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on November 3, 2010
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what are your thoughts on using a bassinets in my bedroom for the first 3 months vs using a crib in the baby's room for a newborn? I read so much about Sids, in the cr...
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- I used a bassinet literally 2 times. I put my daughter in it, and just didn't like it. To me it wasn't as sturdy. I put it right by my bed and I was afraid of bumping ...
- We used a co-sleeper which is like a pack in play but the side goes down and attaches to your bed if you want to it was great I used it for both boys for 6 months and ...
- My husband wanted our baby to sleep with us and I refused to allow that because of the risk of SIDS among other things so we came to an agreement of a bassinet. My Mo...
Advice for Transitioning to Crib?
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on October 17, 2008
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Our 4-month old daughter is getting too big for her bassinet. We are going to try the transition from bassinet (which is in our bedroom) to her own crib (in the nurser...
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- Our daughter's transition was the same way and it was not hard since she was already a good sleeper, but one thing I did do was before hand I took the crib sheet that ...
- Start putting her in the crib for her naps during the day. Have a monitor so you can hear her wake up and you can do your thing! You will be more upset at night whe...
- My kids transitioned easily. They slept anywhere that I would lay them actually. ha. But for you to feel better about things, get a monitor so you can hear her during ...
Cribs, Car Seats, Bob Revolution, Nordic Cab? Ugggg.
Asked by P.L. from Hartford
on March 8, 2010
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Anyone have a car seat, baby jogger, stroller, crib, glass baby bottles, co-sleeper....any product for a new baby.... that they love? I am overwhelmed by the choices....
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- Mimjumi BPA free bottles BabyHawk carriers Sprout Shell Covers Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics (hands down the best for nursing moms) Rockin Green detergent or Soa...
- Oh where do I start?! I can make so many recommendations for what I love that it will make your head spin. Funny thing though, I already shared a list of my baby must ...
- When I was shopping for a car at the end of last year and was worried about the chemicals in the "new car smell", I found a website that appears to be a very good reso...
6 Week Old Not Sleeping at Night or in Crib
Asked by J.C. from Cincinnati
on March 16, 2009
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My son is almost 6 weeks old and will not sleep in his crib, especially at night. He does take Prevacid for reflux (only for the past 3 days..waiting for it to kick i...
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- I believe in co-sleeping. I think it was better for me as a mom, because I get more sleep. For two reasons: I didn't have to get out o bed to feed and get baby back t...
- J., I have six, all grown now and have been where you are now. I'm with the doctor, you cant spoil a newborn, he just loves you most of all. I didnt beleive in co-s...
- Hi, I understand that you are not in favor of co-sleeping, and I'm not trying to change your mind. But some other people reading this thread might want to know more ...
Playpen Instead of Crib & Car Seat Handle Orientation
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on December 31, 2005
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Hi ladies!
I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby and starting to think about buying stuff for the new baby. Its extremely overwhelming!! I have 2 major questions f...
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- I lived in D.C. when my son was born in March. We moved back to MN in August. For the first 5 months, my son slept in his pack-n-play with the bassinet attachment. ...
- I use a playpen for a bed when I travel with my daughter. We just finished traveling for the holidays and she was fine for more than 3 weeks. The mattress is not as ...
- Hi, I have a 19 mo old girl and am expecting my second child at the beginning of March. I saw your question and thought I would respond... My husband and I boug...
Co-sleeper Vs. Vibrating, Musical, Etc. Bassinett, Vs. Crib
Asked by D.H. from Tampa
on September 20, 2007
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Hi, I am a first time mom and am not sure which would be better to get and would be the most comfortable, sleep inducing for my baby as well as convenient for me: a co...
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- There is no right answer. Sleep is a very personal ever changing thing for a baby. For us we had a cosleeper which my son stayed in until he was 4 or 5 months old....
- Hi. I am a mom of four. With my last child, at my baby shower, I received a bassinet that could be made into one that fit up to the bed with the side down. I never ...
- I agree with another mother, you have to figure out what works best for your family. My husband and I toss and turn horribly at night, so having my son in the bed wit...
Need Help with Playards...
Asked by T.F. from New York
on March 18, 2009
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My first question is: does anyone know up to what age before an infant/baby can start sleeping in a bed and you can use a playard for them to sleep in up until then?
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- T., My son lived in a pack and play from 9 months to age 14 months. They were the hottest months of the year. It is low to the floor - and thus gets the coolest bre...
- I had a pak-n-play that I took with me until my son was at least 2 years old to go camping, or visiting family with. Grandma made a thin-foam mattress to put down for...
- My daughter slept in a pack-n-play at my parents house until after she turned two and was sleeping in a regular bed. Most new pack-n-plays come with a bassinet attach...
