Frequency & Amount: Diaper Genie
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How to Prepare 2Yr Old Daughter for Her New Baby Brother?
Asked by R.Z. from Philadelphia
on February 2, 2010
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My daughter will be 2 1/2 when her little brother will be born (due May 27th!). She's in daycare/preschool and is around infants so she understands how to be gentle, w...
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- Have her talk to your stomach and such and make her feel like she is apart of the pregnancy.
- The local library will have books that will help you prepare her. You can start reading her these stories about how the baby is growing in your tummy and how he'll be...
- One of the best things we did for our son (23 months when baby was born) was to get him used to Daddy putting him to bed at night and for naps. I figured it would be ...
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...
What Are Stupid Things You've Done Around the House??
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 18, 2010
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After turning on the wrong burner and filling the house full of smoke, I suddenly was wondering what other silly things mom's have done. This should be fun to hear all...
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- I do that burner thing about once a week. I've had two things in my hand one goes in the freezer the other in the fridge , and switched them , I did that with the pant...
- The problem with not having a cord on the phone anymore is that you can put it in the refrigerator! aaarrrgh!
- oh boy...my list could be endless. I have also done the burner thing..........more than once. Actually caught a box on fire once...threw it out the back door and it th...
Gift Registry for Twins
Asked by R.T. from Orlando
on July 23, 2008
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I am throwing a shower for my cousin in a few weeks and she needs help with a registry. She is expecting twin girls and I while I can help with all of the basics I wa...
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- The SwaddleMe is the best thing since sliced bread-it was the only way my son slept through the night for the first few months and I give it as a gift to every new mom...
- I just had twins 9 months ago and I would suggest she register for plenty of diapers and wipes. She will never have enough. If she is going to bottle feed I would also...
- Samantha...we so think alike...that is the FIRST thing that came to my mind...2 swings...and 2 pack and plays. LOTS of diapers (both major brands) in different sizes. ...
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...
Need Friend Advice
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on October 16, 2006
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Hi Moms!
I need advice on a situation I'm having. I am a single mom of 4 1/2 month old twins. I have a friend with a three year old who has been asking me to babysi...
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- C., You are right that people are taking advantage of you. I'm sorry. Do not worry about being polite, when these people are being so rude. They probably won't hea...
- Hey C.! I think i emailed you back yesterday but haven't heard from you- I would love to get together sometime and talk about things! I have plenty of friend issues a...
- Hi C., The more you practice setting boundaries in your life, the easier it will be for you to do so. People will push us only as far as we are willing to let them...
Baby Gift
Asked by M.C. from Las Vegas
on April 27, 2009
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Hi everyone! My good friend is having her 3rd baby in June. She has a daughter (8) and a son (5). She's having another boy. She isn't having a baby shower but I wa...
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- My favorite thing to "get" someone on subsequent children is to cook for them. A couple of days after the birth, bring over a lasagna. Then tell her you will cook an...
- Books are always a great investment for any one with kids. And becasue she is saying that she doesn't need anything this will be something fun and special that will g...
- Hi M., there are some things you need new each time you have a baby, like a baby book, Baby's first piggy bank, diapers, formula, or go another route and get her a gid...
Handling Two Children Under Two
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on February 13, 2008
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I'm due to deliver my second child (baby boy) in about a week. I have a 21 month old little girl. I'm nervous about how to handle two at the same time. I know hundr...
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- My son was 22 months old when my daughter was born and shockingly he handled it really well! I was expecting him to be really jealous, because he is a momma's boy but...
- Hi there... Welcome to my world! My girls are 23 months apart. I won't lie to you it can be difficult. There may be days where you won't get a shower, but that's ok! ...
- I have two boys, 24 months and 5 months and experienced the same thing. Planning ahead is the key to success! Take your shower before your oldest wakes up in the mor...
Cloth Diapering
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on October 6, 2008
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I'm 20 weeks pregnant, and I'm curious to know the experiences other moms have had with cloth diapering. I can definitely see the benefit, but I honestly don't know i...
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- B., I tried cloth diapers on my oldest daughter it was ok but I switched back to disposable. My problems with cloth diapers was that it seemed like I ran out of them ...
- B. - I'll make this short and to the point: 1) What are the best cloth diapers to use? In my expirence, the best diapers are the Bum Genius 3.0 One Size di...
- We used a diaper service. They provided diapers, diaper pail, deoderizers, etc. The only thing I had to provide was the plastic pants and the clips. I also provided...
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. ...
