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My 5 Year Old Still Sleeps with My Husband and I
Asked by C.P. from Joplin
on December 11, 2006
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My 5 year old still sleeps in bed with my husband and myself, he always has, he is a big boy, he weighs 80 lbs, so its really hard for three people to fit in one bed, ...
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- My just-turned 6 year old still comes into our bed at some point during most nights. He does it to feel more secure--he's prone to nightmares and a bit afraid of the ...
- My daughter sleeps with us still off and on depending on how she is. I personally dont think its a bad thing, I do feel safe with her next to me. Feel free to email ...
- First of all, it's only unhealthy for him to sleep with you if YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND are uncomfortable with it, for any reason. Cosleeping is a healthy and loving thing...
Ikea Cribs and Mini Cribs
Asked by L.B. from Boston
on May 25, 2008
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Hi folks-
Has anyone used any of the Ikea cribs or the Mini Crib by DaVinci (or Million Dollar Baby)? We're looking for a small crib that is inexpensive, but I am con...
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- If you're going to put money into something, make it in the products they'll spend the most time in and you want to be SAFE: carseat, stroller, & crib. As long as it i...
- Hi, I have two friends that have the Ikea crib and love it. It turns to a toddler bed and is only $99.00. WE had a very expensive crib for our first child and we an...
- I got an Ikea crib as a hand-me-down for my first child. I think the original owners paid $99 for it... I was worried about taking a used crib because of all I had re...
Safe Cribs
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2009
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Hi,
I am shopping online for Cribs and they are so many companies that offer cribs. What is a good brand that is well made (I am planning on having more kids in the...
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- First, congratulations! We bought a Pali without drop sides for our son, who is now 22 months old and still sleeping in the crib. I am short too and have no problem re...
- There is much in the way of style in your price range. I suggest you look for the JPMA seal of approval for safety. JPMA cribs have undergone review and testing to e...
- I would highly recommend that you purchase a crib that does NOT have drop sides. My daughter is 14 months and before she was born, all I heard from NPR, consumer repor...
Cribs for Twins?
Asked by K.A. from Providence
on February 21, 2008
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hi, i'm expecting twins in april and due to our small condo we truly do not have space for two bassinets or two cribs. has anyone kept their twins together in the sam...
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- Hi K., I don't have experience with twins, but we also lived in a small condo when our daughter was born. For the first few months she slept in a little plastic bat...
- Hi K.! I want to say congratulatins on twins! I'm an identical twin myself and it has been a totally incredible experince! I wanted to have twins but I only had a si...
- Hi I had Twin boys they are now 27!! But I did have then in the same crib for a while, I put a bumper pad though the center of the crib crosswise not up and down.
How Do I Get My 5 Year Old to Sleep in Her Own Bed All Night?
Asked by D.S. from Phoenix
on January 29, 2008
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I have a beautiful 5 year old daughter that will not sleep in her own bed. We have tried it all, She's the baby of the family, so I think that may be some of the caus...
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- try just putting her back in her own bed when she comes to yours. it will probably be a whole lot of lost sleep for you for a while, but consistency is important. i th...
- Hello Darlene, I'm assuming she is sleeping in your bed with you and your husband?? My children are not as old as yours, but there was a phase where my 3 year old o...
- I would suggest the good ole supper nanny way. Tell her that she will be sleeping in her own bed now and that she is no welcome to crawl into your bed anymore (unless...
How to Get Our 5 Year Old Out of Our Bed.
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on April 12, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter (soon to be 6) comes in our bed everynight. We tried putting her back in her bed she is always back a few minutes later. We tried rewarding, t...
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- Hi! Glad to see that I'm not alone here! My 5 year old son comes in my room every night at least 2-3 times. I DO NOT let him fall asleep in my bed though! I think tha...
- Hi M. - both of mine did this, and there are all kinds of reasons why kids do --- my approach was to empower the situation - with my son we used a mini flashlight unde...
- We were having the same issue in the middle of the night...I made watching a tv show a priveledge only available to one who wakes up in their own bed...works great for...
Dog Just Died,how Can I Make It Easier for My 6 Year Old???
Asked by S.P. from Miami
on October 31, 2008
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After a long and beautiful life,we had to let our dog gizzi go.He was with me for 20 years.Gizzi He was already old when my first daughter was born.But he loved her so...
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- I am so sorry for you and your family! We lost our dogs almost two years ago. Yes I think doind a service and letting your daughter be a part of it is an excellent...
- I'm so sorry. I dread the day (one day hopefully far, far, far, in the future) when we will have to deal with this. Our kids will be older, but they will have raised...
- First of all, my sympathies to you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. They really are a member of your family. I'm a retired elem. teacher and ove...
Bumper Pads for Cribs
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 19, 2009
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Ok, can someone clue me in here on what the advice is regarding bumper pads on cribs. A few years ago when I had my son, my pediatrician warned against using bumper pa...
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- Hi I am a labor/delivery and mother/baby nurse, and we tell all of our moms who are going home after delivery not to use bumper pads. This is a more recent recommenda...
- I think in the stores they do that mainly for display. The quilted, thick bumper pads are never a good idea! What I actually have for my son now is a breathable crib...
- Hi M., I am unsure of the answer to your question but if you decide to use the bumper pads. I have one that is sports themed for a boy. Its is mostly blue with little ...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
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I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
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- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
Drop-side Cribs
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on December 21, 2010
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I see drop-side cribs have been officially banned by the CPSC and as of June can no longer be produced or sold. I have a drop-side crib and used it for my first child...
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- Dont try to resell it. My auntie sold her used drop side crib, and the purchaser is now trying to sue her because the crib fell apart when her baby was in it. Her baby...
- as far as the not being able to reach into a crib that is not a drop side - people need to look at the new cribs out there. they are made so that this isnt an issue. t...
- Your question just reminded me to order the replacement parts to convert our crib into one that does not drop.... Thanks!! Go to the website of the company that made y...
