Disposable or Cloth: Carters
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How to Dress Her Giant Cloth Diaper Butt?
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on September 28, 2009
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Hello. Here's a completely not life-or-death question. My 3 1/2 month old just went up a size in cloth diapers and covers. She was comfortably wearing 3 month sizes,...
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- We found that Zutano and Mulberry Bush were very accomodating - you can find them at TinyTotsTogs. Also we were lucky enough to get great HandMeDowns from the UK and ...
- We're using Bum Genius on our rather large daughter - she's been off the growth charts since she was a few weeks old, and we started dressing her in 12 month clothing ...
- Hi J. :O) How cute ;O)! I just love little diaper butts! Honestly, the sizes on all baby are only a guide, and they MUST be according to the worlds smallest fam...
Starting over with Cloth Diapers
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 21, 2009
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Hi moms! I am due with my second child in January and really want to use cloth diapers. I did with my first for about two months--not much. But this time, I'll be home...
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- helo l.h i to am due right around that time a did you clothes with three of my four and loved it with my last one i had a service and it was great they did all the w...
- I found the Little Seedling (formerly Tree City Diapers) in Ann Arbor to be a great resource because they have so many types in their store. You can look and learn bef...
- Check out Dirty Deeds Diaper Service out of Rochester. They have a lot of great options! (www.deedsdiapers.com)
Which Undies to Buy for Potty Training?
Asked by C.S. from Cedar Rapids
on March 25, 2010
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Hi Mamas ~
My son just turned 2.5 years old, and he is pooping and peeing on the potty when he feels like it. No pressure from us. He is our first child, and I have...
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- I agree with Tiffany B. -- get something he will LOVE and he won't want to pee on it. AND, he won't want to put diapers on ever again. Wearing them will almost be like...
- I wouldn't worry about getting training undies. I would get him regular undies. It seems like he would like those better any way.
- I just bought regular undies for our daughter. she did wear pull ups, so initially we put those on her...but she just acted like they were diapers. So a friend suggest...
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...
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...
Question About Crib Sheets
Asked by L.C. from Cleveland
on October 24, 2008
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Hello, my question is...how do you make it easier to make it through the night after your baby gets their crib sheet wet? Any suggestions? I can imagine that changin...
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- I learned this trick from a friend: keep multiple sheets & matress covers on the mattress. 1st layer - matress cover & sheet 2nd layer - matress cover & sheet 3r...
- Congrats on your new baby! I'm sure you will encounter all sorts of fun findings as you go along. They make little mattress pads that you can put on top of the sheet...
- HI L. - I used sheet savers. They are a pad that has ties. Place the pad over the wet spot or put the pad down before betime and remove when bed is wet. YOu just t...
Baby Shower & Registry..
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on January 29, 2007
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Hello~ I am trying to register for my baby shower & figure out all of the necessary items we will be needing for our daughter. Money has been very tight lately, due to...
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- K., Congrats on the new baby girl. Okay here are just a couple of things I thought of that might help you and you need to ask for alot of... DIAPERS, WIPES, and FORMU...
- I see there are a TON of responses on what you should/should not get, so I will respond about your budget: There is a group on Yahoo called Freecycle where you can ...
- Congrats! I just had my first baby in July 2006. It seems everyone always wants to buy the "cutsie" things and not the really practical things. I got so many outfit...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
