Infant Travel Advice: Munchkin
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Car Trip and 22 Mo Old
Asked by M.P. from Green Bay
on January 10, 2012
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My husband and I are driving to FL (live in WI) in April. Our son will be 22 months at the time. Any car trip experienced moms have any tips for making the drive mor...
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- With four kids (9, 7, 5, and 3) living in PA with all our family in Wisconsin, we had to make long car trips several times a year. We would get in the car at around n...
- Hello. I just thought I'd let you know that someone else has done it. We are also from wis. And we had 2- 3 year olds at the time. That was 30 years ago. I don't think...
- Drive at night or nap times when you can. When kiddo is sleeping, keep the pedal to the metal and don't make any unnecessary stops or if you do stop, keep one person i...
Need Advice on Spacing Between Kids
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on January 13, 2008
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I am looking for a bit of advice on spacing my kids out. I have a 5 month old and my husband and I have been talking on getting pregnant again. I hear that having yo...
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- M., You should wait a little longer. Pregnancy is really hard on your body and depletes a lot of minerals. Give your body time to recuperate. The reccomended wa...
- I don't think anyone can give u the magic answer, just do what u think is best. My kids are 23 mths apart and there are pros and cons - it was really tough being preg...
- Hey! Of course all of this is up to you, but I would recommend waiting at least a year. Your body needs to FULLY recover in order to give baby #2 the best environmen...
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...
Diaper Advice
Asked by J.L. from New York
on October 23, 2009
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I'd like to hear your thoughts on good overnight diapers. It seems that every morning my son wakes up with wet clothes and bedding. Sometimes he is so soaked he wakes ...
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- Every baby's bottom needs are different, so don't rule out trying a different brand altogether. I think they make diaper liners that help hold more at night, or you c...
- luvs diapers were the only diapers that kept my son dry at nite and didnt soak through his clothes or bedding.
- I could not stand Pampers or huggies, they always leaked. I gave up and switched to Target brand and sometimes Luv's or white cloud, even...try going a size or two up,...
Advice on Bike Trailers
Asked by N.C. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2010
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Our son is nearing two and my husband and I are itching to get back on our bikes this summer, which means we are looking into getting a bike trailer. Given the expens...
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- I have a Schwinn which I got for about $120 a couple of years ago. I LOVE it although I just got one of those "half bikes" that turn my bike into a tandem which DS lo...
- Only if you are SURE you are only having one child should you get a single. We have a Burley solo and we ended up using it mainly as stroller ( it has a handle attachm...
- Below is the link to the bike trailer I am looking into. It cost $369 but it has a weight limit of 75lbs. so it can be used for a longer time. My son is 3 right now so...
Gas Station Advice
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on December 6, 2007
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I was wondering what moms (and dads) do when they go to the gas station with the baby? My husband and I usually go together so one of us stays in the car with the baby...
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- K.- Hi there! I've been there but now I use my credit card and it is ILLEGAL for you to leave any child under the age of 12 in a car (whether the engine is on or off...
- use your credit card at the pump you never have to leave the car this is a good time to clean any garbage out of your car good luck
- Hi K....I didn't leave my baby in the car at gas stations until she was a little over a year old (except if she was sleeping) Even now (she's 19 months old), if I have...
Need Advice for Bottles and Pacifiers
Asked by B.S. from Detroit
on April 1, 2008
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My son is 13 months old. He refuses to drink from anything but his bottle. I have tried putting the sippy cup with milk in front of him when he is hungry but he just...
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- Patience and consistency. And a teaspoon of tough love. I know it sounds harsh, but if this cycle isn't broken now you'll be trying to solve the same problem later, ...
- Don't worry about your son not taking a sippy cup, my daughter did the same thing. She just turned 16 months and has now finally started taking the sippy cup. I attac...
- What kind of sippy cups are you using? I highly suggest the Nuby cup if you aren't using these already. They have a rubber nipple as opposed to a plastic one, so it's ...
Seeking Advice on How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes I Never See, but That Bite Baby!
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on October 30, 2009
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HI Moms:
My sweet little munchkin seems to be getting an increasing number of mosquito bites on her arms and legs, though I never see any mosquitoes flying around. ...
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- If it is fleas you can try sprinkling a mixture of 50% salt/50% baking soda on the carpet. Leave it for a couple days then vacuum up. Repeat as necessary. It's safe...
- It does actually sound like flea bites. I thought this before you even mentioned it. We rescued a stray cat about 6 months ago and kept it at our place for a few d...
- If it is mosquitoes, I'd use real Vanillia, not the imitation stuff, but REAL vanillia. It works very well! It sounds like fleas to me. Even though the dog is on ha...
Flight to Europe with 15 Month Old
Asked by E.M. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2008
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Hey moms! Traveling to Europe with my 15 month old. Any advice for the flight or how to deal with jet lag? And how much to travel with in terms of food? Car seat? ...
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- You've rec'd some great advice, I'll just add that the car seat is a huge burden, especially when traveling alone. Check it in so you can use it with the taxi cabs or ...
- I just went to England and Ireland with my 4 year old and 18 month old in Setember. My husband could only go for 4 days, so I flew to and from by myself...tough, but w...
- I have only done short flights (6 hours), car rides (10 hours) and ferry trips (1 hour), but here's what I learned . . . 1. Ditto to the start planning at least two-...
Bath Ring/seat Advice
Asked by R.R. from Seattle
on August 14, 2008
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I'm looking for a bath ring/seat to use with my 5 1/2 month old in our "big" tub. He has outgrown the newborn tub. I'd like to hear your experience with a bath ring a...
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- Have you thought about forgoing the seat and transitioning to big tub with a sticky mat at the bottom? We did that when we took a vacation and knew our daughter was r...
- I'm not crazy about those seats, but I love the spongy bath mat thingy, I found it at BRU, I know it's available all over. I start using it when the baby's still lying...
- Hi, I used with both my kids. The safety first brand. I bought it at baby r us (www.babiesrus.com) and I think they sell it at Target. It has suction cups on the bo...
