Knitting & Crochet: Fisher Price
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Barbie Dolls
Asked by R.B. from Phoenix
on June 29, 2008
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Are their any other parents who do not let their young daughters play with barbie dolls? And why not?
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- I know my sister-in-law does not because she feels it buys into the "having to be perfect-looking thing" that society crams down our throats. I can se where she's comi...
- I had three sisters, and none of us were allowed to have Barbie's growing up. It was for the reason already mentioned....our parents didn't want us thinking that was ...
- I think the biggest concern people have about allowing their daughters to play with Barbie dolls is that they'll develop a warped view of what their own bodies should ...
Hospital Gift Idea for New Big Brother
Asked by S.F. from Benton Harbor
on February 8, 2008
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When my son was born, we got my daughter a special boy baby that she could take home from the hospital just like mommy. She loved it. My son is now about to be a big ...
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- When my son was born we bought, wrapped and packed special "hospital" gifts into my hospital bag. We got things that our daughter could quietly play with in the hospit...
- My oldest was almost 3 when our 2nd child was born. I gave her a Fisher Price doctor's kit so she could help take care of us in the hospital. It also doubled as a vete...
- Maybe since the doll collection is growing, get them both t-shirts that proclaim their "big"-ness. Get her a Big Sister shirt and him a Big Brother shirt. And maybe ge...
Baby Shower Questions
Asked by J.B. from Milwaukee
on September 2, 2010
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Hello! I am 20 weeks pregnant and am starting to think about registering for my shower. I will probably register at Babys R Us and Target or Walmart. I really need h...
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- At Babies R Us, they offer a consultant for free to help you get just the right stuff. They are educated on the products that the store is selling and so forth. When...
- The things that I really loved and used the most with two babies were the swaddling blankets and the zip bottom bag blankets by Halo (or indorsed by Halo) -anyway, the...
- I like Graco for baby gear (car seat, stroller, travel system, pack n' play, high chair). For diapers I like Pampers swaddlers for new borns, and LUVS for when they ...
I Need Help with Holiday Shopping
Asked by K.A. from Austin
on November 19, 2008
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Hi, I have a Christmas shopping question. My older daughter's birthday is in the spring time and it was really easy to shop because I knew at Christmas, if she wasn't ...
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- get the kitchen with just a few --larger-- accessories and see how she does. you can add lots of little stuff on the birthday. if she doesn't put toys in her mouth, ...
- Everyone who has responded is correct. You know your child. The age listed is a guide. The only time you may have to worry is when "other children" come over to play. ...
- My sister is getting her 2 year old son a kitchen. As long as the parts are not small you will be fine. There are some really cool wooden foods out there that are for ...
What Do You Really Need for an Infant?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on January 9, 2011
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So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many ...
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- I don't know if this is very commonly known. It's been a long time since my babies were little. However, one thing I absolutely adored were diaper liners. I used cl...
- Best stuff: miracle blanket for swaddling, sleepsacks (depending on the season), we LOVED the bouncy seat (got me my showers) and the swing was very useful. Baby bjorn...
- I loved using the book Baby Bargains as a resource when I have my 1st child. It's a sort of consumer reports for baby items... but also tells you stuff that you need, ...
Clingy Almost 7 Month Old.
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 12, 2010
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Ok so my son is 7 months on Friday. Ever since he was born he has super clingy. I can't even make me toast and have him sit in his highchair rights next to me. Current...
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- Your baby is clingy because he needs you. Some kids are more "high needs" than others. My oldest was literally attached at the hip 24/7 until he turned two. It was ...
- Hang in there, I'm with you! My son is almost 7 months and he is the exact same way. The ONLY way he is EVER happy is when I am holding him and he doesn't like when I ...
- Get yourself a good baby carrier. Many of them are designed not to hurt your back. Find one that is comfortable for you and baby. Bring baby with you to the store. ...
4 Month Old Not Sleeping at All During the Day /Questioning Milk Supply
Asked by S.B. from New York
on November 1, 2009
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I am feeling very frustrated with my 4 month baby boy. I know he needs sleep but refuses to take naps. (I have a 2 year old who has always been a GREAT sleeper, so t...
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- Maybe its about timing? What time do u nap him? Is it too early or too late? At that age I would just take a stroll and keep him asleep in stroller or in a baby car...
- I'm another one who would suggest a carrier. Personally I (and my son) liked a ring sling. He didn't sleep anywhere but my lap (or in the car) for the first year of ...
- Hi, We had the same problem with our daughter waking up as soon as she hit the crib. We started putting her there before she fell asleep. Dr. Weissbluth's book Happ...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Asked by K.A. from Medford
on January 31, 2007
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I have a friend that is having a baby shower and am looking for some ideas from everyone... I would like to know some ideas from everyone about the best, most useful o...
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- the best baby shower gifts that i recd were disposable diapers and wipes... no matter what, you cant go wrong with a gift like that... if the diapers dont fit you can ...
- I don't know if you are a crafty person, but you could try and make a diaper "cake". I made one for my sister in laws co worker who had been having a difficult pregna...
- This was the most memorable gift I received: I got a laundry basket that I had registered for. There was a piece of rope hanging out of it. I pulled on the rope a...
4 Mo. Old Sleep Pattern
Asked by T.P. from Memphis
on February 23, 2009
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I have a beautiful 4 mo. old daughter who I love dearly. But she has a frustrating sleep pattern she wont take a nap during the day over 30min. to an hour long . She...
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- My first (now 4-1/2 years old) wouldn't sleep 2 seconds in a crib at any age. He slept with us after many sleepless nights, I brought him to bed with me and he slept ...
- Oh I feel for you. I've been through that with each of my three children. When my 16 month old was this age, I decided to move the monitor to another room in the hou...
- I know it is hard at the beginning, I too sleep with the monitor next to my bed and I am a light sleeper. I am just not comfortable turning it off or down to where on...
Gift Ideas for Second Child
Asked by K.F. from Albuquerque
on November 20, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I am the mom of a 3.5 year old and a 6 month old. With the holidays coming I am being asked about ideas for both my boys. Now, my oldest is easy, because...
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- This might sound old fashioned, but why not ask for a savings bond? They mature and are worth more than the face value after maturity. Or how about some diapers???LOL ...
- how aboput some type of savings plan so that he can get stuff when he is older or for college. its never to late to start saving
- I didn't read any of the other's responses so sorry if this is a repeat. I think you and he both would enjoy some sort of craft that you do together. For example, ...
