Infant Travel Advice: Infant, Summer Infant
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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.
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...
Safety Gates Advice
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on February 6, 2008
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My 10 month old has become very mobile and I have just begun babyproofing our house. We have a very steep wood staircase - any suggestions on which safety gate to buy....
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- Hi, A. - I am a mom of three children who are each 18 months apart. I also have a steep staircase in my home with no midway landing. I was in the same delimna as you...
- There are adapters you can buy at www.onestepahead.com that keep you from having to drill into the banister. They have great reviews and are suppose to work with most...
- I have two little ones and faced the same dilema... I can tell you we have both the hardware mount and the tension type for two different areas in our home we defintel...
Best Stroller to Take on a Plane
Asked by C.V. from Los Angeles
on November 23, 2009
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Hello gals,
We are taking our 7-month old baby girl on her first trip abroad over Xmas and I was wondering if you have any advice on what is the best kind of stroller...
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- C., Hola soy de Venezuela tambien y al igual que tu toda mi familia esta alla! Asi q cuando quieras nos reunimos para darnos apoyo moral....y aunq sea hablar un rat...
- Combi Flare stroller is great. It's like an umbrella stroller but a lot nicer. The child can lay back and sleep and it does have cup holders and storage. It also folds...
- You've got to check out the City Mini by Baby Jogger! We've taken ours to Hawaii and San Francisco. Folds up in one step, w/ one hand, and fits through the x-ray mac...
2Nd Boy on the Way
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on December 19, 2008
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Hey there ladies, I need some advice. I have a 13 month old boy and I am due with our second boy in May. What advice can you give to me about having a second child. ...
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- My sons are not that close together, but I used everything from the first with the second. I would advise you invest in a double stroller or you could get the double ...
- My boys are 18 months apart. We also kept the room the same, and changed the name on the wall. :) I consider a stroller essential. I have the Phil & Ted's sp...
- My kids are 17 months apart. I might recommend a stroller where the old can sit/stand and then the baby is up front. We also use a jeep double side by side stroller ...
Moving to Crib....
Asked by C.D. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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Okay Mom's out there...need some help. I have a 4 month old little girl that sleeps like a dream! She is down by 8 and wakes up at 5 to nurse and then goes back to sl...
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- I had my son in a moses basket, until he outgrew it at 3 months old... then we put him in the crib, which was in our bedroom. My son transitioned fine. I know ther...
- Hi Cristina 1st of all congratulations on having such a wonderful sleeper! My son is 9 months and still wakes up 2-3 times a night As far as your question I don't...
- Is the crib near your bed? If not use a baby monitor. You will sleep light enough to hear her I am sure. What lucky children to have such a nice mommy.
