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Best Baby Mattress?
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on August 1, 2010
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I've been trying to find information online about the best mattress to buy for our baby (will be born in December). Most reviews have given me a bad impression of Se...
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- I went with the Serta Perfect Balance Organic crib mattress. We don't do all organic by any means, but I felt it was worth it to spend a little extra on the organic c...
- The Best mattresses are going to be spendy, but worth it. Check out the organic rubber and wool types. I have been very very very happy with ours (2). I ordered the...
- Do you have a Costco membership? I bought my baby's crib/toddler matteress from the Costco website. It's organic and was less than $200 with free shipping. We love it....
Crib
Asked by C.S. from Sarasota
on July 24, 2010
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Sooo grandpa is putting the crib together with no directions. It's a Simmons, in excellent shape but not new.. Can anyone tell me how the drop down gate is suppose to ...
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- Yes, please make it secure. There's been a recall. Good luck.
- If you happen to know the model you can usually get the owner's manuals online. I have done that with LOTS of times, including baby items.
- Ha Ha that's funny about grandpa! :) Check the manufacture's website for the manual. You should find assembly instructions and info on the crib. Yes, be weary of reca...
Baby Crib
Asked by T.F. from Tampa
on August 26, 2008
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I am looking for an inexpensive baby crib, light wood color, I've checked once upon a child, but I thought they were kind of expensive...........any suggestions
tha...
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- Why not join the site called freecycle. You could get just about anything from anyone on there. It's a site where people pass on things they no longer need or have t...
- Here at All About Kids, we currently have 4 light colored cribs ranging in price from $85-$200, so you have a variety of options! Mention this post on Mamasource and t...
- Have you checked out craigslist? www.craigslist.com Select your area and then check out the "baby" section. You can post a request for one or just do a search for "...
Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
Homefirst Anyone?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering if any of you used Homefirst for your home birth? I am looking for people who have had first-hand experiences with them. How does the practi...
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- Courtney gave you some good info; I am using Debbie Boucher for my third birth (first homebirth) but all of mine have been vaginal births (in a hospital with epidurals...
- T. I go to Homefirst, but did not have a home birth (you are so brave!) you may want to post this question on mothering.com . Also I font know where you are located, b...
- I just delivered a baby with Homefirst last June. Dr. Zumhagen and Christina, CNM came out for the birth. They were absolutely wonderful! Christina pretty much did eve...
Drop Side Cribs Are They Just Trash?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on November 18, 2010
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I was thinking about selling my drop side crib. I had called to see if it was on any recall list. Simmons said wasn't on recall, but they don't recommend any drop s...
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- I've been trying to figure out the same thing. I have a drop side crib that I want to get rid of and I've tried every charity and posted it on every list I could think...
- If the crib is sturdy wood, you can fasten the side of the crib in the high position with screws/brackets/fasteners (not nails) to make it stays in place. (Look at how...
- I wish I had gotten a drop side crib for my neice. Her mom is really short and has to sort of dump the baby in the crib. Don't panic baby is 11 months, crawls and walk...
Do People Buy Used Crib Mattresses?
Asked by T.R. from Orlando
on September 11, 2011
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I'm thinking about selling the 2-in-1 crib/toddler bed that we have, and want to know, do I also try to sell the mattress? It's going on 4 years old, but it has never ...
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- Sure. Worth a try. If not, your local thrift store/donation center will take it I'd think. The local place near me sells beds with mattresses all the time.
- I sold my crib with the mattress and a changing table. It was a package deal. The mattress was 2 years old and in very good condition (never wet). The couple that boug...
- People beg for them and sell them and give them away and people are always wanting them at garage sales and thrift stores. Ive bought used ones and sold used ones. I g...
Transitioning Baby to Crib
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2009
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I have a 4.5 month old who currently sleeps in a co-sleeper in my bedroom. So far I really love the set up. He is still eating twice a night and it is so easy for me t...
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- Hi L.. I will tell you my experience which is pretty recent as I have a 4 months old baby. I know that here in US is pretty common to let the baby sleep in the par...
- starting with naps is a great idea. That's what we did and it worked. Also - spend some quality awake time gently playing in his room. No loud noisy toys. You want hi...
- Hi L., My daughter is 7 months old now and has been sleeping in her own room since she was 5 months without a problem. I spent a month transitioning her, mostly...
Have You Used These Doctors?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for info on the following doctors. Our pediatrician is not on our new insurance (which really makes me sad because we love Dr. Guthrie) so...
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- Hi M., We have used Dr. Sarah Matches since my daughter was an infant. We have found her to be a woderful person as well as excellent Dr. SHe shares a practice wit...
- My step son sees Dr Polski and I personally don't care for him as a kid dr. He just doesn't have that extra something that pediatricians have. Doesn't really say much ...
- My husband has seen Dr Polski. He liked him and the nurses seem pleasant when they have called. Unfortunately, I cant tell you anything first hand and I have never b...
Looking for New Ideas to Get My Toddler to Sleep on Her Bed.
Asked by Y.T. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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I am a working mom of a 27 month old girl. I have been having trouble putting my baby to sleep in her own bed. When she an infant she did fine sleeping in her crib, ...
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- Hi Y., Maybe try putting her bed in your room for a while. That way she can see you. Then move it once she's used to it. Good Luck, Patty
- Wow! Reading this was like I thought I wrote it and forgot. I am having the same problem with my 4yr old daughter. She slept in her crib with NO problem. She then ...
- Mine was a little bit older - so I don't know how it compares. My daughter did NOT want to come out of her crib, and she was over 3 when we coaxed her out of it. Afte...
