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Harmful Plastics
Asked by J.W. from Lawrence
on April 25, 2008
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I just have to vent a little, I don't know if anyone out there is an overly worried mother like me, but why is it every other day there is something else that is hurti...
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- How do you know if it is a number 7, what is a number 7?
- I do not think you are overly concerned ... I posted about this a couple of weeks ago and no one commented. (Maybe they thought I was crazy! lol) We can't change the...
- I'm with Jennifer W. There is always some new way that we are destroying our kids' health and lives. It's absurd the amount of things that we are told to fear now. I g...
Is She Progressing Right in Eating
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I have an 8 mo. old, who is my first, so I'm a bit unsure about how to progress with her eating schedule. I've done fine up til now with fruits, veggies, and meat out ...
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- I also have an 8 month old daughter and I have given her the Gerber Graduates apple wagon wheels and strawberry apple puffs. They dissolve very easily in their mouth a...
- Our pediatrician told us not to feed table food until 9 months old, but by 12 months old Baby can eat just about anything. Unless there's a food allergy history, go fo...
- Hi, I am sure you are perfect. I have the 100 easy baby purees (or something along those lines) book and it helped a lot. Lots of great ideas. As for the sippy cup...
Breast Milk Storage and Adiri Bottles When I Go Back to Work
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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I'm almost 7 months pregnant, and I am planning to breastfeed. When I go back to work after the baby is born, I plan to pump during the day so he can take breastmilk ...
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- If your baby will be using all your pumped milk at daycare, you can just pump into the bottles that he will drink from. But if you have a good supply of milk and want...
- Hi L.! I did not breastfeed thanks to pre-eclampsia causing me to be too big..yes it is possible, don't let them say otherwise, and my second child just was not int...
- I had the Medela In Style and most standard size bottles will fit onto the pump. My baby wouldn't nurse at the breast, so I pumped 100% of the time for seven months. ...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
How Do Other Working Mothers Do It?
Asked by A.D. from New York
on February 16, 2009
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I have posted many times on this wonderful forum but always specific questions… I am now in search of some “bigger” help so to speak…
I work full time and a...
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- Hi A.: My recommendation is to switch to formula- you did it for 6 months-that's huge!! How much of that is enough, especially when you're so overloaded?? Not pumpi...
- Hi A., You sound so disciplined. It sounds to me like you need to find a job that you can do at home. I can help you with that. However, I know it is difficult to ke...
- A.- i wish i had an answer for you, but i'm in the same boat. i work full time and i have a 3.5 yr old and a set of 2.5 yr old twins. one thing we do is to set out...
What Do I Need??
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 27, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm a first time mom to be, expecting a baby boy in 5 weeks and can't wait!! Any advise on the things you couldn't live without? We have a crib, car seat, ...
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- You need a big yoga/excercise ball. My son gos right to sleep, as soon as we start bouncing
- Wow, you evidently asked a question everyone wants to respond to... My motto is you need three things for a baby: a car seat, diapers, and an Ergo Baby Carrier. We ...
- Read the book "You are your Child's first Teacher", an amazing book with many insights and helpful hints and a book that you will many times pick up and look up stuff....
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
