For Children: Carters
6 articles
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
-
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...
Answers
- 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...
Suggestions for Clothing Brands for Big Baby
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on March 16, 2008
-
My 10-month old is very big (31 lbs, over 32" tall). I'm having trouble finding pajamas to fit him. Many pjs are made to fit snug for safety purposes and are very tigh...
Answers
- I've had good luck at the Children's place. They have great one piece cotting pj's with a zipper.
- i think target and carters jammies are roomy through the middle area...they do not run long however. i would suggest going up a few sizes to fit the length and the mi...
- Hi E., My son, now 3, was 11 lbs and 22 ins at birth so I've had you're problem in the past. I too found Carter's to be great. There clothes seem to run a bit bigge...
Baby Tosses and Turns
Asked by A.S. from Portland
on November 22, 2009
-
My 12 week old baby tosses and turns a lot at night. We swaddle him in a tight fleece/velcro swaddle so his hands don't startle him. He still kicks a lot (last night...
Answers
- Unless he's waking up, there's no problem with your baby boy tossing and turning. He's dreaming and growing. Blanket sleepers will keep him warm, Dr. Denton or Carte...
- Take off the swaddle and at night if he wakes up just put your hand on him firmly and shush/pat. This worked wonders for my daughter until I got tired and started dow...
- I lose the swaddle. Babies need to learn how to move around and they change positions at night when sleeping too. He can learn to self soothe...either sucking on han...
Winter Clothing for a Newborn
Asked by A.L. from Las Vegas
on October 27, 2010
-
Hi, I will be delivering a new born in early Dec and was wondering what kind of winter wear to get? Are they allowed to go out the first week since its pretty cold in ...
Answers
- I love those micro- fleece sleep and plays. They are warm without being overbundled. Carters makes some really cute ones for little girls. The rule they told me at the...
- I delivered my son in January and we live in Ohio so it was pretty cold. We used and still use 'Bundle Me' for the cold months. It easily goes over the carseat and str...
- My kids were born in November. I just put them in one piece footed outfits (zipper only, no snaps) and in a fleece sack w/ a light blanket to go over their faces if it...
Family Pictures
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on July 12, 2012
-
So, I have been putting off taking a family photo for months now. Why? Because I don't know how to dress the family.....dumb, I know. I go back and forth between pi...
Answers
- My elderly mom's birthday is 4th of July - so last year we asked everyone to come to the birthday party wearing a shirt that was red, white or blue. There were many d...
- Those pictures where eveyone is wearing jeans or barefoot are so lame!! Just pick out clothes that fit nicely and don't have distracting patterns. Take a look at the...
- I think matching is tacky! Maybe that's why we never did tradional photos. Our one and only family photo shoot i wore a purple tank top my son wore a brown super hero ...
8 Mo Old Will Not Drink Juice
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on May 7, 2008
-
I need some help. My 8mo old boy will not drink water or juice. His doctors nurse is making me feel like a horrible mother, because i can"t get him to drink juice. ...
Answers
- My daughter is 7 and still will not drink juice, or eat fruit. It is frustrating because as a baby we did have to give her enema's and suppositories. Now that she's se...
- Do not worry about hime NOT drinking juice. Trust me, he will be better off. The juices we get today are more sugar water than actual juice. He is better drinking wate...
- I would give him Juice Plus gummies to eat. They are only fruits and vegtables with very little sugar. They work wonderfully. L. ____@____.com
