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Convertible Car Seat for VW Beetle
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on September 13, 2007
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Hi,
Our 9-month old son is about to grow out of his Snugride seat and so we are looking at options for the convertible seat for him. We have been looking online at t...
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- You might look into the Radian 65 or the Radian 80. Brand is sunshine kids. They have great safety ratings and a much smaller profile than most seats (most cars you ...
- A., Hello and welcome to the states. Kidding. Anyhow about the Britax car seats... not sure if you know this BUT if you go online and go to Babies R Us and go to t...
- A., We used a Snugride until our sonoutgrew it. Then my hubby did his research & found that the Britex Marathon was the best one that lasted the longest. We switc...
Fed up to the Point of No Return!!!
Asked by J.T. from Philadelphia
on March 9, 2011
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Hello ladies,
I am so fed up with everything at this moment. This is yet another question about the mold situation(for everyone that's not familiar visit my previo...
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- We had an oil spill in our home that was not our fault and had to move out for 2 1/2 months. The insurance company gave me the run around until I contacted the Enviro...
- I would say may be the inspector did not get the results for the air quality. Give it another day or so and call him back. When he thinks you have backed off is when y...
- As a landlord myself I would like to give another perspective... I haven't read all of your posts so I don't have the whole story....but.... I would not call the news ...
Traveling W/ Toddler
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on March 12, 2008
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So I am going to be traveling alone with my two year old to california in April. I want to be a little prepared and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on ho...
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- Hi E., A portable DVD player may be a good idea with his favorite movie. That may help for an hour or so M.
- Travel DVD player, Crayola Color Wonder, Snacks, favorite toys and books. Get him his own bag to carry with his entertainment. Ask your doc. When my girls flew the ...
- Hi, 1. Portable DVD player & favorite DVDs (you can get one within $200 and use it in the car too) 2. Melatonin (pills) you crush it and add to the milk before fligh...
Pediatrician Told Me to Keep My Son on Formula at the 1 Year Visit. Need Advice
Asked by K.J. from New York
on April 27, 2010
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I am so sorry, this is going to be long. I like to get a lot of detail in.
My son is now 16 months. He does not eat well at all. When I took him to the one year vi...
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- Hi, Whatever formula you are giving you child or milk, you definitely need to give him vitamins esp. that they need the vitamin D! Also, try Goat's milk for his alle...
- Hi K. Are you asking if you should give your child vitamins at 16 mo? If that is the question, go to the local health food store and ask the owner/clerk what vitamins...
- Hi K., Please get another pediatrician, preferably one that isn't in a busy office. You need a little more specialized care for your little guy. I don't think fro...
What to Bring for a 1 Year Old
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on July 14, 2008
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Hi -
I love this site and use it alot! I now have a question for all you experience moms traveling with little ones! We are leaving in a week to travel back Eas...
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- There is alot of good advice here so I'm just going to add one tidbit. When our daughter was small (I mean from one til about three) I'd packed a fabulous travel back...
- K., Lots of great advice already! I know it has already been said, but the most important thing is to make sure that if she is crying to give her something to suck on,...
- I would bring whatever toys she seems most interested in at the time. Also bring some of her favcorite books and maybe as a last resort a computer or dvd player with a...
Car Sickness
Asked by S.P. from Nashville
on June 17, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter gets carsick, usually on long car rides or if we travel on curvy rodes in the morning. This weekend she got sick on a 20 minute car ride in the...
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- You should not have to convince your husband; it should be pretty obvious if the child is car sick. Not to be ugly, but let her vomit on him once and that's allthe pr...
- I have a son that's 3 and he gets carsick all the time. I have found one thing that really seems to work for him. They are wrist bands that he wears in the car and the...
- Have you tried giving her ginger before the car ride? It can help with motion sickness and since it seems that it is daily, maybe she can take it before you even leav...
Allergies
Asked by K.E. from Peoria
on July 8, 2008
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Thank you for all the responses on air travel!! I have another question. For about 7 months my 2 year old daughter has been coughing allot at night and sounding a lit...
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- K., Sometimes any dairy will cause congestion. Have you tried an elimination diet? My nephew we think, is allergic to dust about a month and half ago he got an air...
- HAve the ears and sinuses checked. I have allergies myslef, but suffered from night time coughing, and bouts of dizziness for years...turns out instead of having my ...
- K., I highly recommend you do not eliminate diet without a physician's advice. For example, people are giving you advice to eliminate milk and change to soy. Cha...
Seeking Info Regarding Melatonin and Babies on Flights
Asked by T.P. from Tucson
on November 6, 2010
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Hello,
Several moms have posted that they have used melatonin as a sleep aid during air flights with their infants. I'm looking for details regarding this. My pediatr...
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- I have flown dozens of times with one or both of my daughters as infants and toddlers. It isn't always easy but I have never given them anything to make them sleep-ex...
- I have flown with my daugther 6 times roundtrip since she was 3 months old (now 18 months), each flight being no less than 3 hours, and I have never had to nor felt th...
- There is a spray melatonin that you can purchase at Whole Foods Market. But do not give it to your baby until you clear it with your pediatrician first!!! I'm sure t...
Need Advice Concerning Mold in Carpet
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on September 29, 2008
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Hey moms! I need advive about a spare bedroom we have in our house downstairs. Our air conditioner started leaking, and the carpet in that bedroom became soaked, and ...
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- My sister rents out a lot of her properties and so was required to attend a mold seminar put on by some specialists. Not long after, my husband and I had the same pro...
- After the rug is picked up, make sure the boards are dry. Put a couple of coats of Kilz on it to prevent any mold that has seeped into the boards. This should keep t...
- Mold, depending upon the type, can be very dangerous. It can spread into the walls, which would be a nightmare to get out. And, airborne spores can travel through th...
My Hubby, Daughter Going on Trip, Me & My Son at Home
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on May 28, 2009
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Hi all! I have 3 questions:
(1) Okay my Hubby and daughter are going on a trip abroad to Europe in June (to see the In-Laws)... me being an "anal" Mom sometimes, I...
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- Hi Susan! It's not at all silly to worry! We are moms - that's our job! hehe As for your first question concerning the bathrooms; I was thinking - maybe right be...
- Hi SH: Us Mothers think of EVERYTHING don't we? lol. We try to cover all the bases.All the little WHAT IFS.This sounds like its going to be quite the adventure for yo...
- i think that its perfectly ok for her to be in the bathroom with your husband. i know my daughter is only 2 but when my husband has to take her in the bathrrom with hi...
