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Baby Registry Is Making Me Insane Today
Asked by K.E. from Birmingham
on May 31, 2010
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Ok, maybe I'M just insane today (caught hubby muttering under his breath that hormones and OCD do NOT mix, can't say I blame him). I swear I'm normally NOT this much ...
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- Most things can be neutrally colored. I registered before I knew whether I was having a boy or girl. My car seat and stroller, bassinet and bedding are all neutral c...
- Get all pink if you want to; baby #2 will have his/her own stuff by the time you decide to have another one!
- I can't tell if you're being humorous or if you're serious about feeling insane. If you're serious, turn off the computer and stop thinking about this. Go back to it...
Need Advice on Baby Shower Gifts...
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on August 29, 2009
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Ok, so I know its short notice, but I'm kind of torn on what to do about gifts for a baby shower I will be attending Sunday. It is for two ladies that I work with. One...
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- As a mom of two, my youngest 4 months and my oldest 2 1/2 I can tell you that gift cards are just fine. I loved opening presents and oohing over the cute clothes and ...
- Hi J. - Gift cards are always nice (at least I really appreciate them especially for baby stuff) and if it were me I would throw in something a little extra - even if ...
- I would say go with the gift card and add a little something extra as a present such as diapers or a little rattle. I know when I was pregnant with my second girl the ...
Suggestions for Practical Bed/room Solutions for Baby #2
Asked by R.C. from Raleigh
on October 9, 2008
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Hello. I am due with my second child- another Boy and I am looking for ideas on bedroom arangements. My firstborn- Jake will be 18 months old when our next son is born...
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- I did the same thing with my boys(3.5 and 11 months) The oldest is sill in the full size bed but we are moving in a few months and I plan on switching him to a twin th...
- What we did was skip the toddler bed and get twin bunk beds (the kind that you can stack or keep separate). When my oldest moved out of the crib, we put the top bunk o...
- Hi! My first two girls were 15 mos. apart. I kept all of my kids in their cribs until just before age 3. It fixed all those complaints I hear from people saying 'how d...
The Sex of My Baby and My Reaction- Need Some Wisdom
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on March 15, 2013
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We were not told the sex of the baby at yesterdays ultrasound, but had the technician write it on paper so we can have a reveal party next month when my parents are h...
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- Oh my goodness are you gonna LOVE your lil' boy! He will be your SON and you will revel in EVERYTHING he does! He will be amazing at everything and you will be hard...
- Jane, open that envelope with just your husband now so that you can start to get your head around it. You can still do a big reveal for the family. But it sounds l...
- You don't really know what you saw, and a premonition means next to nothing at this point. You're putting the cart before the horse. I knew beyond a doubt that m...
Gift Ideas for the New Baby to Give Its Big Brother at the Hospital...
Asked by M.G. from Chattanooga
on May 13, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I am expecting my second child in about 8 weeks and everyone keeps telling me that the new baby needs to have a gift for its Big Brother at the hospital...
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- Congratulations on your new baby. When my daughter had her second child, I gave my grandson who was 2 1/2 at the time a cabbage patch boy baby doll. He is 20 ... a...
- I have had three babies in the past three years. When the sibling(s) come to the hospital, I have a present wrapped for them in bright wrapping paper from the baby. Th...
- Hi M., Have you thought about a 'build-a-bear'? You son could record a message for his new brother/sister. That would keep for the baby to grow up and hear, and your ...
Planning a Baby Shower.. Looking for Centerpiece and Favor Ideas
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on August 14, 2010
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Hi moms:
Wondering if anyone knows of some baby shower themes, favors and centerpiece ideas? We are having the shower at a restaurant early next year so it will be wi...
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- For my SIL's baby shower, her niece made the cutest centerpieces. She just used a small vase and a single Gerbera Daisy, but then took pastel colored pipe cleaners an...
- Showers are so fun but also a lot of work. I have hosted many baby showers. All the best! The theme will really dictate the centerpieces. Diaper cakes are adorable...
- My mother-in-law made adorable diaper baby carriages as centerpieces for my shower, which was also at a restaurant. The weren't that hard to make-you just need newbor...
How My 5 Yr Old Interacts Is Beautiful but When It Comes Tme to to Go to Sleep ?
Asked by C.R. from Topeka
on January 23, 2008
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I am afraid to ask but here it goes I have a 5 yr old son and he is very smart for someone his age and very loving but still very picky on what he drinks and eats espe...
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- One thought for bedtime is this....we co-slept for a long time and our youngest two are getting too fidgity during their sleep. I also wanted to help the 5 (almost 6)...
- A friend of mine had the same problem, and this may sound wierd, but in order to wean her son off, she went and bought a poneytail holder made out of hair, you know th...
- At 5 your son needs to develop a pattern of putting himself to sleep. Have him choose a toy or blanket to sleep with and explain to him it's time he goes to bed like ...
When to Move Baby to Crib
Asked by A.J. from Phoenix
on July 14, 2008
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How long did you keep your babies in their bassinet in your room? My daughter is 4 months old and doesn't sleep in our bed, but she sleeps in her pack and play next to...
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- A., First, let me say, every situation is completely different; and it is ultimately your decision as to whether you are all ready for the move or not. I kept our da...
- Do what your heart tells you!! As long as you are sleeping, and she is sleeping what is it hurting to have her in your room? If you don't feel good about it, don't mov...
- Hi A., Like you, we also had our baby sleeping in a bassinet in our bedroom when she was a newborn. As you know the advantages of having your little one close by are...
Etiquette Question
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on April 13, 2010
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My baby is currently enrolled fulltime in infant daycare and has three main teachers. For teacher appreciation week, the director has announced that she is collecting...
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- I think it's up to you what you do. Our daughter has been in day for about a year (she is 1.5 years) and we've always done our own thing for her baby sitters. She wa...
- Just a suggestion - if your total budget is $30, let's say, then you could give $20 to the teacher dinner and $10 to the room mom's collection. Or split it $15 each. T...
- Hello, I worked in Daycare with varous ages of children for several years. Where I always appreciated monetary gifts or any other sort, cards with kind words of ho...
Nursery Ideas
Asked by C.B. from Rapid City
on September 6, 2007
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okay, i am finally expecting baby # 2 in april and need advice on nusery ideas. i have a one year old son that will be sharing his VERY TINY room with the baby. i need...
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- Hello! We are in exactly the same situation as you.. We have a 4 year old son and a one year old girl. The room is decorated with pale green walls and the theme is pan...
- Decorate with something neutral. I'd go more with just colors than a theme because as soon as the kids get old enough to decide if they're into sports/princesses/cars...
- A neutral theme like animals, Winnie the Pooh or Stars/Moons would work for both sex. What about a nautical theme? Or instead of thinking along the lines of themes, ...
