For Children: Infant, Pack n Play
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International Flights with an Infant
Asked by M.W. from Cincinnati
on November 15, 2006
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I'm considering an international trip over the next year so my baby and her father can see his side of the family - we would go to India and/or Hong Kong. Has anyone ...
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- I see you will now be traveling with a 22month old in the future.......here's a bit more advise. I just travelled alone with my 27 month old boy and I was stressed be...
- In the magazine called first steps they sell a lot of items for flying with young children. My mom flew with my brother and I when we were 2 and 9 months old to Austr...
- Hello M., Travelling by yourself is a daunting experience and having a child in tow...wow! I travelled with my now 4 yr old when she was 9 months old to Beirut. It w...
Shower for a Second Baby?
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2008
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My sister-in-law is having a baby girl in a few months, she has a 3 year old boy, is it tacky to throw a shower or do you do something after the baby is born?
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- Definitely give her one. I would have felt awful if no one had thrown me a 2nd shower. The second child is just as wonderful as the 1st and you should celebrate it!
- Hi A., No, I don't think it's tacky at all... Especially since this is one is a girl;-) It would be fun to throw her a shower so that she can get some cute, girly s...
- Maybe it depends. Most of my best friends now were not around 5 years ago when I had my first child, and want to throw me a shower. They also know that i donated ALL o...
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
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...
What's a Item You Used for Your Baby That You Couldn't Live Without??
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on March 6, 2011
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HI MAMMA'S!
I'm a soon-to-be 1st time gramma and wanted to make sure my daughter had some great things to help her
transition into parenthood with the new baby. Is t...
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- My favorite item was my baby sling. It was so much more comfortable and easier to maneuver than the "backpack" style. It's made from a single piece of cloth, and the i...
- One small but very hand item I have and love is the Mommy Hook. It is a large metal ring that opens and you can hang things on the stroller with it. I needed it not ...
- a snap and go stroller.. they sell them at babies r us.. it is a stroller frame that is super light weight and you are able to just snap the infant car seat into it.. ...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Mom Not Ready for Baby to Have Sleep over at Grandma's
Asked by M.B. from Decatur
on May 19, 2008
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My mother-in-law is pushing me to allow my 4 1/2 month old to have a sleep over at her house. I work FT & I am nursing and really do not want to be away from my baby ...
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- All I have to say is NO WAY. Especially when I was nuring. I can't get enough of my 17 month old son and would never let him sleep over at g'mas when he was only month...
- I was the same way and I am kind of the same way now, but not as bad. My husband at the time and I went out when my son was about 2 months. All we talked about was ou...
- Consider the pros & cons. I do not have much family in the area, so this option is not available to me. I personally would plan a night out with my hubby for dinner ...
Flying / Traveling with Baby
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2010
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My hubby and I will be flying to the east coast (from the west coast) in September with our now 7 month old. We'll be there about a week visiting with my sister and he...
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- Reserve seats on the "bulkhead" aisle. There is extra room; we did this when flying with our 8-month old and we laid him on the floor to sleep (smooth flight). Don...
- I flew with my ds at 2 months, 6 months, and 7 months. I brought a couple bottles and pacifier with me along with toys and books for the later flights. I always tr...
- Order a couple drinks and pretend you don't know your husband or the baby!! hee . . . hee . . . good luck!!
Problems Napping at Grandma's
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on August 21, 2008
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My mother-in-law watches our son while we go to work. There are days where he will sleep a total only a HALF HOUR (he sleeps in a pack n play at her house)! She told m...
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- First of all, I have had the same issues as you when my son is watched by my in-laws, so I understand where you are coming from. What has worked for me is to just app...
- We have a similar routine to yours (white noise, rock with bottle in room). However, we noticed by lying her down when she was drowsy but not sleeping, she wouldn't f...
- Hi A., I have a very similiar situation. My son (who is now 10 months old) will only take 1 nap a day at day care - and if we are lucky it is a 30 mintue one. At...
Flying with a 7 Wk Old
Asked by S.M. from El Paso
on August 25, 2009
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Hey moms..My husband is going to be training for Iraq for 30 days so during that time I will be flying home to Indiana. With a 7 week old. Hes a really good baby-rarel...
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- Try to fly non-stop. Also, they won't let you bring bottled water on the plane, so if you're using the powdered formula, you will need to get water from the flight at...
- Thank you to your husband for his service! It sounds like your family really has everything you need. It is amazing how little babies need at this age...and how muc...
- The first thing as a military wife also is the medical records/medications and #s. The airlines if told will also be able to help you, with the preloading and if ask...
