Infant: Simplicity
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Crib Advice
Asked by E.U. from New York
on June 24, 2008
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I am shopping for a convertible crib. Any suggestions? I'm tempted to go with the Da Vinci cribs that are sold through Amazon. They got great reviews, as far as con...
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- I'm due in mid-August and I'm sooo happy with our baby furniture we ordered. I can't believe I found it at JCPenney! http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?GrpTyp=ENS&I...
- We bought this unit and it's beautiful!!! http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2633156
- I bought the Simplicity Ellis 4 in 1 crib. I LOVE it. Its a great construction at a middle of the road price. Assembly wasnt bad at all either. I got it in black, but ...
Who Has 20 Toys or Less for Their Child, Less Clothing Less Stuff?
Asked by A.E. from Des Moines
on June 8, 2012
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Does anyone have 20 toys or less for their child? I am trying to simplify our life and the toys.
I was looking for suggestions we have about 15 plus the trucks/cars a...
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- We only have one and will NOT be having another. (3 year old boy.) I think we have it easy, since we don't need to save. My son has very few toys. We like open-ended ...
- We knew we would only have 1 child so I get rid of old clothes and toys and books twice a year. For clothes, we just buy what we need at the thrift store because my so...
- A mom from my daughter's school made a statement that her child has only 1 pair of shoes. I was jealous. I wish I could say the same thing.
Where to Buy Crib, Etc.
Asked by R.Y. from Miami
on March 27, 2008
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We are expecting our first child and want to buy a nice crib, dresser, etc. In addition to Belline and Pottery Barn kids, where else can I look? Is a Bellini crib wo...
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- Be carfeul with La Ideal. I don't think you can get a refund only an exchange.
- Baby Love has really nice sets. I bought mine there. Good quality and I saw better styles (at the time) that at Babies r us- though I just went yesterday to Babies r...
- Try Baby Depot at Burlington Coat Factory or Rooms to Go.
What Have You Learned?
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on November 15, 2012
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Someone sent me an e-mail with the following Andy Rooney quotes:
They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.....
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- I've learned.... that my mother is not always right. I've learned.... that my children are the best mirror. I've learned.... When God takes something from your g...
- i have learned.. if sounds too good to be true, it probably is. if you cant pat yourself on the back, find someone who can do it for you disabled doesnt mean unable...
- I've learned.... If you don't know whether to laugh or cry, laugh first. I've learned.... That Truth and Fact are not the same thing. I've learned.... More fr...
Everyday China
Asked by J. from Chicago
on November 2, 2008
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does anyone just love the brand of everyday china you use. I am looking at Truffle by Denby. We have a mikasa bone china that they had manufacture problems with and ...
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- You may be looking for something MUCH nicer, but we use Crate & Barrel's glass dishes. We have had them since we got married (almost 5 years) and love them. They hav...
- Hi J., I don't know if this is on the market anymore, but our everyday table settings are Mikasa Maxima. Mikasa sold it as "super strong fine china," and I think w...
- I have a Crate and Barrel plain white set. I thought it would be boring at first but learned to love its simplicity. We have had them for seven years and they still ...
Sewing American Girl Clothes
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on March 13, 2012
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"Sew" anyone out there sew clothes for their daughter's American Girl doll? My daughter and I took a class and now I have been bitten by the sewing bug. The class wa...
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- A few more comments to add- If you go to Joann's or another fabric store and look at the pattern books, take note of how many pieces are required to make the garment. ...
- If you don't have a basic pattern for the doll, look for one that you can alter or add to so that you can make matching outfits. I suggest that they won't have to be ...
- It seems the major pattern companies all have patterns that fit the American Girl Dolls. Watch for sales and get some you can change up a bit with different trims and...
How to Stop Nursing 2.5 Yr Old?
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on March 15, 2010
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I have a 2.5 year old son that has been nursing in the mornings and at night only since he transitioned to solid foods around 1 yr of age. I never thought that I'd st...
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- I have a 3.5 yr-old son & he nurses occasionally at nap & bedtime...I wasn't planning to nurse this long either...but I never planned to do really wean him either - I ...
- It is utterly amazing that even though you are pregnant and due in 8 weeks that you have been able to nurse still - my bet is that you aren't producing much milk for h...
- I would say if they are old enough to ask to nurse, then he's old enough to transition him - you made the right call...and he's old enough to understand change....so I...
What's Your Best Kid-friendly Pasta Salad Recipe?
Asked by J.F. from Atlanta
on July 16, 2012
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I'm planning on taking food to a family with a new baby, and there are a couple of older kids (5 and 3) in the house. I'd like to include a pasta salad with the menu, ...
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- Well... do you know if they like tortellini? My daughter (4) loves a pesto tortelini pasta salad that I make. She will even occaisonally eat the veggies I put in. ...
- Bow tie pasta. Then after cooking and draining it, put it in a big bowl. Add salt and olive oil to taste, and toss. Then add chopped up deli ham, and cheese cubes, an...
- Just spring noodles, italian dressing and parm cheese (grated Kraft). I add in for me pepperocinnies and daddy adds in olives, we both might add in meat like salami o...
Adenoidectomy
Asked by T.W. from Florence
on June 27, 2008
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My sons new doctor is sending him to an ear not and throat doctor this up coming Monday, June 30th. Have any of you had young children have this surgery. I am pretty s...
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- My son had an adenoidectomy at 18 mos and did great. It is a pretty simple procedure as long as they are not also taking out his tonsils. Tonsillectomy is a MUCH more ...
- My daughter had her adenoids out & tubes put in last October. She was 6. She's doing very well since the surgery. And the surgery itself wasn't as bad as I thought ...
- I am going through the same thing with my son. For ever, he has snored and had sleep apnea. Especially when he was sick. I wouldn't say he had chronic ear infection...
Help with New Crib Suggestions
Asked by M.B. from Kansas City
on July 16, 2009
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We are looking to get a new crib for our little girl that will be born later this year. There are SO many options and I just wanted some real opinions from mothers in...
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- If you're military, you can order (or someone can do so for you) through the PX, tax free and free delivery). We have storkcraft furniture (sleigh style) and LOVE it....
- we were lucky and bought our crib from an individual but I do know they have the same crib at walmart. it is a 4 in 1 and all the parts come with it. from crib all the...
- I just got the Delta-Liberty 2-piece collection from babyage.com http://www.babyage.com/delta/72476/delta_liberty_2_piece_collection.htm. It is really a great deal. ...
