Infant
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Car Seats After Infant Carseat
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 5, 2010
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Hi, Our 10 mo (soon to be 11 mo) old son is growing out of his infant car seat and we're looking for a next one. However, I'm a bit confused. After the infant car se...
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- There are two types of convertible carseats. One (the most popular) is the one that is for rear facing infants and forward facing toddlers (up to 35-40 lbs)...some of...
- I agree with going ahead and getting 2 car seats. It's not very safe or time friendly to be reinstalling the car seat 2X/day. I am a big proponent of having the seat...
- i purchased a graco convertible car seat, that is rated up to 100 lbs. we purchased this one, after an accident and we love the seat. it is good all the way until ou...
A Good Cover for My Infant Carrier?
Asked by C.B. from Columbus
on September 28, 2007
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Wondering if anyone has used a cover for infant carrier you use in place of coats and blankets on baby. I've used an Eddie Bower cover with my last daughter but it did...
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- My daughter was born last December and we absolutely LOVED using the cover that goes all the way around the infant carseat. Mine has a zipper that allows for you to e...
- My brother is a manager at Babies R Us, and last winter when my son was in the infant seat, I was going to buy one of the Bundle Me covers. He persuaded me against it...
- HI C., i agree with the response from jill. i had both a cover that went over the car seat with a hole in the middle and flap and a bundle me, and never used the bund...
Sleep Advice for Premature Infant
Asked by S.S. from New York
on February 14, 2008
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My premature infant (18 weeks old, 8 weeks past due date) will only sleep in my husband and my arms or in the bed next to us. We try to put him down for naps, but he w...
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- My son was also a preemie, born at 31 weeks. We used a humidifier in the room, I think the noise helped. In addition, my son loved watching the ceiling fan--go figur...
- my son did the same - only slept on me or my husband for 3 months...and only laying on his stomach which meant he was on our chests..just go wtih it and enjoy your lit...
- I tried swaddling my premature daughter too and it didn't work at first. THen I heard about Dr.Karp and his DU-Du (down up down up) technique. It worked like a charm. ...
When to Move Out of Infant Car Seat?
Asked by A.M. from Lakeland
on April 4, 2011
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Hey Everyone,
What is the rule for when to move your baby out of the infant car seat and into a bigger one? I want to say I remember something about the shoulder s...
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- You really need to refer to the manual for your particular seat. It will tell you what the restrictions are for height and weight restrictions.
- Check the weight limit. Our kids both outgrew the infant seat at 2 or 3 months due to their weight (big babies!). Most convertible seats you're able to use really from...
- They say infant seat until 1 year and 20 lbs. My daughter was in her infant seat until 17 months - she JUST hit 20 lbs. Thank goodness!!
Flying Alone with an Infant and a Toddler
Asked by S.N. from Portland
on July 11, 2011
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I am getting ready to fly from New Hampshire to Oklahoma with my 6-month-old infant and my nearly-3-year-old daughter. I will be traveling alone, so does anyone have ...
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- I would use baby bjorn on the flight so potty trips aren't impossible and sit n stand for airport- it can be gate checked no matter what type of plane you are on- jumb...
- I'd bring the stroller...you don't take it on board; they let you bring it all the way to the plane and then they take it underneath...you get it back when you get off...
- Definitely do a search for this topic on here, it's been discussed a lot and you'll find lots of good answers. I agree with most of the previous thoughts (accept he...
How Soon to Take Infant in Chariot
Asked by K.G. from Boise
on February 13, 2009
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My daughter is almost 3 weeks old and my husband wants to take her in our "chariot" - jog stroller to run. We have the infant sling but I still worry about her head a...
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- You are correct-3 weeks is way too young for them to be in that tyoe of stroller in which the baby needs to have control of his/her head. I ran with a jog stroller wi...
- Newborns are too fragile to go jogging. It's sweet that your DH wants to take her, and give you some time by yourself, but he needs to find a more laid back activity. ...
- If she's in the sling she should be fine, but maybe a few more weeks. I never got the sling, just the headrest and side pillows which we used while bike riding when o...
Double Stroller for Infant and Toddler
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on February 21, 2009
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I have an almost 2 year old and am due in August with baby #2. I have started researching double strollers and need advice. I am looking for something that is not too ...
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- i have twin two year olds and an eleven month old. i own a double stroller. its the kind where one goes in front of the other. i hate it. it is so so heavy. i actually...
- instead of rushing into a double stroller that will fit the baby's carseat get a 'better' stroller i have the Jane double stroller i love it most days however if i cou...
- I just had our 2nd 9 months ago so my kids are exactly 25 months apart. I bought the Joovy Ultralight sit and stand and absolutely love it. I could attach the carrie...
How to Get Infant Accustomed to Textures
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on December 6, 2009
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My 9 month old infant son has no interest in eating table food - Cheerios, any kind of textured, easy first food, he will "drool" and then spit out (after making a fac...
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- Our oldest was a breast feed baby and my doctor suggested not to give him any food until he was 1 year old. It worked great and he is not 20 and 6'4" tall so even tho...
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- Give him a bit of time, he should come around. Remember, food the first year is just for experimentation and not really for nutrition. He should be getting the bulk ...
How Old Is Too Old for Infant Carseat?
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on September 28, 2010
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Hello,
I have an infant carseat that is six years old. I used it with my 1 & 2nd children. It is in good shape and has never been in a wreck, I am curious if I coul...
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- My car seats have the expiration on the back of the seat. Hope this helps! Nanaof6 boys
- My theory is that these carseats are made out of plastic, which with age, wear, weather and love will bend and mold. Think about what product do you own that after 5 ...
- Most, if not all, car seats have an expiration date on them (found on a label on the side or the bottom). Otherwise, 6 years is the rule of thumb.
Infant Music Classes
Asked by J.W. from Austin
on May 16, 2008
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I would love to enroll my son in an infant music class. I've checked Kindermusik's website, and all the classes I can find are scheduled during weekdays. Kudos to al...
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- Try Heartsong music on Anderson. http://www.heartsongmusictogether.com/ i believe they have a class on the weekend for infants. I went with my daughter. Very good...
- The Music Together program at the Austin Lyric Opera house offers Saturday classes. Our daughter is three and has gone for two years, but there are people with infant...
- I believe Heartsong Music and Armstrong Community Music School have infant music classes on the weekends.
