Hygiene Issues: Summer Infant
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Summer Infant Advice Needed
Asked by M.L. from Des Moines
on May 14, 2007
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I know babies like to be swaddled and I know they can’t regulate their temperatures right away, but won’t a summer baby (due 6-20-07) get too hot if swaddled too t...
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- I had ALL summer babies. One, if you are using air conditioning, you can "swaddle-a-way" because the house will be too cool for the baby. If you do not use ac (I've be...
- HI M., I have both winter baby and summer baby. I also faced the same concern only I am from tn and it is alot hotter there then here. By baby did just fine. Most o...
- M., I had a summer baby, and worried about the same thing. I used a receiving blanket to swaddle him, but made sure he just had a onesie on underneath. That seeme...
Looking for a Better Bath Tub
Asked by T.D. from Boston
on June 18, 2008
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My son Jack is 5 weeks old and absolutely hates his bath. He screams the whole time no matter how gentle and soothing I try to be. His Primo Eurobath (which was recomm...
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- I'm using the SafetyFirst basic little bathtub and I love it! It was cheap at about $20 and sturdy. It doesn't have all the frills I've seen on some others but I hav...
- My son used to slide around too. I used a kitchen towel under his back. I found it worked great. It is short term solution, because he'll be fillng up his tub in no ti...
- Hi T. - Honestly, I found that the easiest was to get into the tub with my kids. I felt funny about it, so I would wear a bathing suit. But let me tell you, it was ...
Transitioning Out of Baby Bath Tub
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2008
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My question today is about transitioning out of the infant bath tub. Does anyone have any suggestions? She hasn't fully outgrown the tub, but she will be very soon. ...
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- We did the bath ring in the kitchen sink for a long time. Then we transitioned to bath ring in the tub. I also bathed with my little boy. He seemed to love soaping mom...
- Once my sons outgrew the baby tub and could sit well on their own, we simply put an in or two of warm water in the tub, and let them sit on their own. Because the wate...
- What about Daddy taking a bath with baby? That's what we did. Leaning over the bathtub is hard work.
Bath for 7-Month Old
Asked by S.P. from Davenport
on January 3, 2010
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My baby girl is 7 months old and I am writing to ask what suggestions you ladies have at bath time. Currently I just get in the bath with her OR I kneel down beside th...
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- When my son was this age, I used something that was like a seat for the tub. Not sure what it's called, but it worked great. It suctions to the tub so it won't slip....
- I had the blow up ducky tub from Target that I used with my son till probably 1 year old then I found one at Babies r us that has Noahs ark on it that is quite a big b...
- At babys r us they have a blow up duck tub that is awesome. It is under $15 and provides padding and a 'quacker'(the beak quacks when you squeeze it). I have three b...
Seeking Advice on 'Bath Time'
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on January 23, 2008
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Thank you in advance for any suggestions, you have helped so much in the past. So my little one hates baths. She enjoyed them when we bathed her in the kitchen sink an...
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- You could try a laundry basket inside the tub it might give her that extra sense of security.
- You've probably already tried this but my little one LOVES bubble bath.
- we used a bath seat (I still have it if you want it...)don't remember the name but it has a handle that rests over the wall of the tub and the seat sits inside the tub...
How to Create a Peaceful Transition from Bath to Changing Table
Asked by C.G. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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My son is 13 months old. Whenever he gets out of the tub (kitchen sink) he freaks out. I realize it is b/c he loves it, but I have been told that 5 minutes at his ag...
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- I give my daughter a bath, then put on a fresh diaper, lotion, her pjs and then give her her bedtime bottle. She started flipping out after the tub and I realized tha...
- Why only 5 minutes for a bath? If he loves it don't you think it would be a fun time for him to stay in longer. I don't think there really is a set time limit on baths...
- sorry i had to laugh when i read your question...memories of my 2 girls. that said, yes give him a longer bath w/toys. can you get a baby tub? or he is old enough to ...
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...
Registry for Baby Shower
Asked by J.L. from Lexington
on October 24, 2011
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Hey ladies! Me and the hubs are going this weekend to register, so I wanted to ask everyone what are the items you absolutely can't live without? It's been 4 years s...
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- A plug-in cradle swing (saves hundreds of dollars in batteries) EGRO baby carrier These 2 items have been my favorite expenditures of all 3 of our kids, but I j...
- I like blanket sleepers for my babies. I am too scared to put them in a blanket. When they are newborn, I also like the swaddle blankets that velcro in place.
- I had my baby last year , these are the must have-s that I can think of:\ -Bassinet and a crib -Swaddlers (babies sleep so much better when swaddled) -baby hooded...
Seeking Advice on Play Yards and Baby Monitirs
Asked by S.C. from Houston
on March 18, 2008
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I have been setting up my registry and it is about to drive me crazy. However I have two specific questions. My husband and I looked at the Pack n' Plays and really l...
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- I have the Chicco Lullaby Playard - Sahara and Summer Infant Day and Night Handheld Color Video Monitor. I love both of them. I just went on my first out of town t...
- We have been using our Graco monitor for 5 years now, never with a problem! I had purchased another one originally but could hear one of my neighbors. The graco one ...
- I am a big fan of Graco. My pack n play and monitors, strollers, carseats, everything was Grace and I never had one problem with anything.
Seeking Chair for 7-Month Old
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on June 27, 2010
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My son is almost 7-months old. My husband works in Iraq, so I essentially function as a single mom. I used to rely on the bouncer to take a shower. Now I rely on hi...
