Infant Travel Advice: Carters
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Train Travel with 3 Kids
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on October 17, 2008
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Hi Mamas! Is it crazy to think I could survive a 21 hour train trip with my 3 children? My husband will be unable to go with us so it will be just me and my 8, 6 and...
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- Hi J.! I travel with my 5 children. I have 3 boys and 2 girls. Try going to the dollar store and making up a goodie bag. Just little cheap toys and activities. Ev...
- If you decide to take the train bring lots of blankets. My mother-in-law just took the train to visit us and said it was freezing in the coach car. Good luck with your...
- The last responder is right they are loud and if your kids are to the sound is absorbed by the train pretty well. I traveled from Tucson AZ to San Antonio TX (19 hr ri...
Advice for a Freind
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on December 28, 2007
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Hello everyone,
I am wanting to make a "book" of advice for a friend who is about 5 months pregnant with her first child as a baby gift, however since I am a new mom ...
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- Hi S., I don't know if you have thought about it but you may want to put in a list of some of your favorites as well. I recently did a book like what you are doing...
- You can never spoil your baby! Hold them and snuggle with them, b/c in about a year they won't sit still for it. Enjoy everything, even the sleepless nights, for...
- My advice is if a grandma or grandpa or even daddy say they will watch the baby for a couple hours so you can get some sleep. Take them up on it. I made the mistake o...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
Seeking Advice on "Must-haves" for Friend Expecting Twins
Asked by E.R. from San Francisco
on December 18, 2008
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My friend is expecting twins and I would love advice on any 'must-have' items (or even highly recommended ones) to put on her registry. Thanks in advance for your help!
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- *Bag sleepers (carters is best): http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3159314 *Reciving blankets *Mummy cloths (water proof lap pads) *Diapers ...
- Hello. I am a mother of Billy and Brianna, nine month old twins. THey are the BEST! The fun thing is they entertain themselves most of the time which allows me to r...
- I have 15 month old twins and the best layette gift I received was a set of Aden & Anais blankets. They are good for swaddling - big enough to swaddle two babies at on...
Need Advice for Baby Gear for 8 Mos-18 Mos
Asked by K.W. from Salinas
on June 16, 2009
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Hi! I will be moving to South America when my son is 8 months old. As he is my first child, I have no idea what items I need for a baby during the 8 month to 18 mont...
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- My husband and I lived in Bulgaria and Egypt for 2 1/2 years before we had kids and were able to find nearly everything we needed there (even North American brand name...
- Hey K., I must say, you are smart to get your items together before you go. I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for awhile and that is probably one of the cities in S...
- I think most important would be to have his carseat for that phase before you go, as well as a stroller you like ...maybe some clothes staples and blankets too.
Gift for Preemie?
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2008
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Hi there - a close friend just had a very premature baby. I was wondering if any other moms out there had preemies and what gifts they found the most useful. he is be...
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- Hi. I had a preemie 14 years ago, and he also weighed 3 lbs., 10 1/2 ounces. The gift that I found most useful was preemie diapers and preemie clothes. Best of luck to...
- Hi, I didn't have a preemie but I use a wrap/carrier for my 4 mo old that works for preemies through toddlers and would be great for a preemie because they need to be ...
- I had twins that were born at 30 weeks and were both 3bls each. What I found useful was the Snuzzler Head & Body Support for the car seat. It will keep the baby in pla...
Keeping 9 Month Old Warm at Night- Sleep Sack?
Asked by J.Z. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2008
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Now that the weather is getting cooler I'm wondering how to keep my son warm at night without a blanket. He has some fleece footed pj's, but that doesn't seem to be e...
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- There are sleep sacks that have long sleeves, I can not remember where I found them (Target, Walmart, Babies R Us). I used them till she was 9 months (but then it was ...
- The sleep sack may or may not work for your son. Mine did fine with his until about 6-7 months old. Then it just made him mad because it confined his movement. They do...
- Dear J., My son is all over the place when he sleeps as well & has never used a blanket. We purchased an oil filled radiant heater that we placed across from his crib...
Need Help with Getting an Infant Car Seat and Crib
Asked by V.R. from Dallas
on July 11, 2009
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We are looking to buy an infant car seat and a crib for our little one ( we're expecting in Aug). Ive been looking all around and the choices are a little overwhelming...
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- Being a first time mom, try not to get too carried away with stuff that has all the bells and whistles and costs an arm and a leg. You are about to incur a LOT of expe...
- the crib is a matter of personal preference. now, the car seat is another matter, you need to look at safety, ease of installation, etc. i personally HATE graco ca...
- Concerning the car seat, we have the Chicco Key fit. It is a little more expensive, but it is a great seat and top rated. It's easy to use and keeps your child very ...
Winter Clothing for My Newborn - What to Buy and How to Dress
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on September 7, 2010
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Hi all, I am expecting my baby in October and need advice on how to dress her during the Winter. She'd be hardly 1-4 months then, and Chicago has bad winters. What stu...
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- Its great that these days they make the bundle me's or car seats covers so you dont have to stuff your baby in a snow suit or bulky winter coat. They are GREAT, I high...
- We had our son in the beginning of December last year. He lived in footie fleece PJs! They are so warm! Good luck!
- One thing I read is always dress infants in 1 more layer than you would your self. I also also had (and still do) put them in a carter's undershirt/onesie. That keeps ...
Best Clothes for Newborns?
Asked by S.K. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2007
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I am a first time Mom-to-be and am a little overwhelmed by what kind of baby clothes will be the most comfortable for my newborn - any ideas?
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- Onsies!!!! Onsies are wonderful short and long sleeve. I dont know if your having a boy or a girl, I had a girl in July of this year, everyone was buying her these cu...
- I loved the gowns when they are newborns. Late at night when your changing your little one, it makes it really easy! No snaps or buttons to deal with. Enjoy your ne...
- Do you know if you will or are having a baby shower? If so, you will get LOTS of baby layette things this way. For myself, I liked using "onesies" (the bodysuit type o...
