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I Like the Ergo Carrier, but How Much Weight Can It Hold?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 17, 2010
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I have a very heavy 7 month old son who has to be held all the time, and I'm interested in the Ergo carrier, but how much weight can it hold? Currently my son is 26 lb...
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- I think it's 40 #, and you can put him on your back when he's too heavy for the front. My son was a pretty big baby, but he really slowed down on weight gain as a tod...
- I have a bECO that I bought from www.becobabycarrier.com several years ago that is very much like an Ergo (both are considered 'structured carriers'). It is awesome, ...
- I have carried my 35 lb 4 yo in mine no problem and I find it to be very strong and more comfortable (ERGOnomic!) considering all the many other carriers I've tried.
JFF: What Gender Stereotype Toy Are You Sick Of?
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on July 25, 2011
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As I was cleaning my son's room today I thought to myself... I feel like I am going to scream if he receives one more toy car or toy/nerf gun. Both of which he doesn'...
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- My now 23 year old son played Barbie's with his sister when he was about 6 or 7. To be fair, I will say that he drove Ken around in the convertible with the plastic do...
- I'm so sick of guns, swords and all manner of weapons. I ban all blatently military toys (GI Joe for example), do everything I can to not let my boys wear camoflauge e...
- I am of the rule that every boy should have a doll and every girl a car. It's not like your putting your son in a dress and making him wear make up. I have seen litt...
Must Haves for 2Nd Baby
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2011
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I'm thinking pretty far ahead right now, but we just found out that I'm pregnant with our second child and I'm eager to do something. I was trying to decide what thin...
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- The nap nanny is fantastic and before I loved the Moby wrap for my newborn. A great double stroller is Britax B-Ready. I Love Mine! I did not do a registry for my s...
- The double stroller thing depends on your older kid. My kids are also 3 years apart. I had a sit and stand stroller and it was a pain (bulky and heavy). My older on...
- ERGO ERGO ERGO. We are pregnant with number 3 and I can't wait to use ours again. Our youngest is almost 26 months and hates being carried, but she still fits in it...
What Do I Really Need for a Second Baby?
Asked by E.L. from Los Angeles
on May 12, 2010
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Prior to being on bed rest I did not want a second baby shower. I was so fortunate to receive so many gifts the first time around! Being on bed rest really changed my ...
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- Girl bedding and all the little things like clothes for ages up to 1yr or even 2 yrs., blankets, pacifiers, storage bags for milk, diapers, anything that needs replaci...
- My friend gave me a Hooter Hider that she was no longer using. It was fabulous for nursing in public. We had a son and then a daughter - we chose not to find out t...
- As for nursing in a carrier, my Moby was difficult to use- the girls always "jack-knifed" in it, but it is possible to make it work. The Ergo is good once they're a b...
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
Baby #2 Registry - Help!
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on June 4, 2011
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I have been asked by several people where we are registered. I am due with our second baby a week from today and we do not know the sex. We had two baby showers with...
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- I think every baby deserves to be celebrated for themselves and moms deserve a nice little party to make her feel special. Pregnant with a baby AND taking care of othe...
- Register after the baby comes- you'll know then what you need!
- I wouldn't register for anything with a 2nd baby only because I don't think it's appropriate to have a shower for a 2nd baby (unless there is a really big age gap betw...
Baby Doll for Little Boy
Asked by A.M. from New York
on August 6, 2011
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For those of you with little boys...did or do they have a doll? (A boy doll I am thinking...)
My 15 mo. old does not, but his pediatrician asked if he role plays a...
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- My 18mo son LOVES his baby dolls! It's really cute to see him try to feed them with his sippy cup and fork. I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all, espe...
- My boys are loving playing with baby dolls right now. They were their girl cousins dolls, so I bought some preemie boy clothes for them. The other night they both wal...
- One boy had a vet kit, and he very much enjoyed nurturing and caring for the little stuffed Airdale puppy that came with the set. He'd often yank it's whiskers, give i...
Moms with 2+ Kids... Gear for 2Nd Baby
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on November 19, 2010
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I have a 2 year old and I'm due for #2 in february.
Other than a double stroller is there anything I *need* for #2?
They're the same gender so I have clothes a...
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- Definitely invest in a baby carrier. It is so much easier to nab a toddler and/or get things done when you are wearing a baby carrier. I rarely used my double stro...
- get a diaper bag you can wear across your chest or a backpack. Shoulder bags are tough when you have your hands full.
- I saved everything from my first and didn't use much. I still had to buy clothes because they were born opposite times of year and not much was appropriate for the wea...
Baby Shower for #2?
Asked by J.R. from Portland
on March 28, 2011
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My MIL has indicated that she would like to throw a baby shower for me for our daughter due in August. This is our second girl and I kept almost everything from the fi...
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- Personally, I think it would be really tacky to have a shower for a second child of the same sex. It comes across as "Buy me new stuff, even though the stuff I have i...
- Maybe this one should be focused more on mom than the baby. Some times people do that I know it might be hard to ask to have her do that cause it can come off selfish ...
- I had a small second shower and called it a sprinkle.
Conidering Buying a Baby Back Carrier and Not Sure What to Get
Asked by J.K. from Topeka
on April 21, 2008
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I have a wonderful, loving 11 month old little boy that is well over 26 pounds. He is cruising, but not yet walking. He's getting a lot of floor time and does a great ...
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- I would recommend any two shoulder carriers. You can compare carriers and find LOTS of information at thebabywearer.com I have used a homemade Mei Tai with my first...
- Just want to put my two-cents in on this subject. I completely agree with Sara who responded. As a Mom who also uses baby carriers I think they are absolutley wonderfu...
- I just started using the ergo for my 4-month old, and so far, I like it, but he doesn't. I think I'm actually a little early for him - he's still a little small (not e...
