Gifts: Beco
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Ideas for a Unique Baby Shower Gift for New Mom-to-be with Everything.
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on April 4, 2009
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Hi mom's,
Pls let me know the most unique baby shower gift you've received, seen or heard about. I am going to a baby shower in a week for a new mom who's got it all,...
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- Hi N.! I make custom wipes cases....I just get a regular wipes case and cover it in whatever fabric you would chose and put trim around it...I can add ribbons, embelli...
- I love the idea about signing up for meals! Also, diaper service if using cloth - boxes of diapers if not as no one ever has enough of those - gift cert to a Mommy and...
- I attended a baby shower for a friend expecting her 5th child. Instead of gifts, we passed around a calendar and everyone signed up to bring a meal for her family. T...
Registry- HELP
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2011
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Will you lovely ladies help me out? It's been SO long since I've had a baby in the house that my memory is failing me.
SO many friends and family have asked me if my ...
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- My best friend gave us a three way touch lamp from Pottery Barn kids (in white). It was the greatest thing becuase it was silent when doing the middle of the night ch...
- There are some pricier items that are good gifts for people who might like to go together to buy them... like the carseat/stroller travel system, a pack and play or ba...
- For me a total waste of money was a baby bath tub. Next time I only want one of those sponge things or a small seat (teh one for newborns +). I also never used the bot...
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...
Double Strollers/how Much Do You Really Use Them?
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on May 18, 2010
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I am due with another baby in september, and my youngest son is almost 2. I bought a double stroller from target, and have been really been trying to decide how necess...
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- Since you're not due till September, I'd personally return the one you have and watch yard sales or second-hand shops for one. You may find more at the end of the summ...
- I have 2 boys - almost 2 and 5 months. The only time I use the double stroller is for walks around the neighborhood when I am alone. If hubby is home we put the baby...
- My daughters are 18 months apart (now ages 13 & 15). Money was tight when they were little. I remember we were going to a flea market, and had to stop at Wal-Mart on...
Looking for the Best Baby Carrier for My Soon-to-be-born Son
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on January 28, 2008
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I would love to hear what kind of baby carriers other moms have used and which ones seem to be the easiest and most comfortable to wear. With my first son, I tried to...
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- I have four baby carriers; Baby Bjorn, Moby Wrap, Ergo Carrier and the Koala Carrier. For newborns I like the Koala Carrier, it's fleece and comfy and easy to use....
- Moby wrap. It was the only carrier I found that caused NO pain! It is also REALLY easy to use. It also has a lot of ways to wear it as the child grows. They also aren'...
- I used the Ultimate-Baby-Wrap. I loved it! It's super comfortable, totally ergonomic and compact. :)
In Need of Borrowing or Buying an Ergo or Baby Hawk
Asked by L.A. from Fort Walton Beach
on December 5, 2008
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I have tried 4 different slings. This is my 3rd and he LOVES being worn; I wanted to try a back carrier with the front still an option. He is 6 mos. Does anyone have a...
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- I have an Ergo that I was planning on selling. It is in good condition everywhere except the hoodie. My dog chewed the snaps so it doesn't snap in place but I used t...
- You should try thebabywearer.com. They have a For Sale or Trade (FSOT) section where mom's are selling gently used carriers of all kinds. Plus they have links to loc...
- Have you tried Craigslist?? I have a 6 month old and I don't think she's ready for our backcarrier yet. I do have a hip hammock that works GREAT though...not for s...
Carriers and Slings
Asked by M. from Cincinnati
on January 5, 2011
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I have a three month old daughter and would like to find a good sling or carrier, as she likes to be held all the time. I've tried others in the past with my other ch...
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- I see that quite a few people have given suggestions, but thought I would give my 2 cents worth. I am short, short-waisted and big busted. So, the moby is definitely f...
- I too have to chime in on the ERGO! I LOVE it! I had a bjorn first ... hated it. The way it is designed, at least 3 years ago, it pulled in all the wrong places...
- Even though other moms have said the same thing, I loved my Ergo so much that I must chime in! The Ergo was so comfortable for both me and my son. We used it until h...
Infantino Vs. Ergo Carrier
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hello Moms!
I have a friend thats interested in getting a carrier. I told her that I've read and heard great things about the Ergo Carrier. She sent me an email tod...
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- I was given an Infantino carrier as a gift. Really uncomfortable with very little support. I stopped using it very early on, and bought a different carrier. You def...
- BabyHawk all the way. Ergo is great too BUT if one of the clips breaks your up a creek. Recently I was at the airport wearing my son in my BabyHawk and we were goi...
- i like the bjorn w/ the large back. just to throw something else at you. try them on in the store w/ a big heavy can of formula in there, you'll get an idea of what ...
Advice on Baby Sling
Asked by R.C. from Chicago
on August 2, 2008
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I'm due any day now and would like some advice. I've been reading a lot about "attachment parenting" and would really love to give it a try. Any advice on baby sling...
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- i bought all the slings and baby carriers i used online or got them as gifts from friends. if you know anyone with any, test them out to see what you think. i found my...
- I used a Snuggy over a sling. We loved it.. S.
- I tried a whole bunch and I ended up loving my Beco http://www.becobabycarrier.com/ If you are breastfeeding you can even nurse them while you wear them, which is ...
Best Infant Sling
Asked by A.D. from Seattle
on June 28, 2009
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My son loves to be carried. He hates it when I put him down and almost always wakes back up. I need to start getting things done though. I have been looking at slings ...
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- After three baby's, and lot's of experimenting, the Moby has been wonderful for me. It's comfortable, distributes baby's weight the best, and keeps baby close and secu...
- Hi A., I have tried many carriers and my all-time favorite is the Moby. Your best bet is to try one on and see how it feels. You will know instantly if you love i...
- The Ergo Carrier...What I love is that it is a great close fitting sling for an infant (and you can breast feed easily while they are in it), then turns into a front c...
