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Breastfeeding and Pumping
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on February 3, 2009
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I am expecting my first child in May. I am planning to breastfeed my child. After reading about breast pumps I was wondering if you experienced moms would purchase y...
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- The Medela Pump In Style worked great for me. I would also recommend a Medela bra and the Hands-Free attachment (attaches to the bra with rubber bands so you can use b...
- Purchase your own. Talk to the lactation specialist at your hospital. They someitmes sell them and will bill it to your insurance as misc. expense. I love my Madela...
- Hi! I had borrowed a medela breast pump from a friend of mine and liked it. Unfortunately my daughter was 6 weeks early and my milk hadn't come in. Didn't have the bes...
Looking for a Mini-van
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on April 1, 2008
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We are looking to purchase a mini-van with our first little one on the way. Any suggestions? I'm interested in safety, convience features, reliability, cargo capacit...
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- We have 3 kids and just bought a Honda Odyssey before the birth of the 3rd last summer. We love it's convenience for fitting all the car seats and things we have to t...
- Hi J.. After lots of research and test driving, we ended up getting a Dodge Grand Caravan. At first I was nervous because I hadn't driven anything that big (we had t...
- Nissan Quest. My friend bought one first and did all the research. We liked it so much that we got one too. I think they look the sportiest as well. Plus it has DVD pl...
Holiday Gifts
Asked by M.K. from Eugene
on October 7, 2007
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It's almost that time of year again. I am so tired of family giving my children expensive gifts that they use like 4 times. It feels like such as waste. Does anyone ha...
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- We had finally had it last year too! We just asked everyone that if they felt inclined to purchase gifts for my children we would appreciate it if it was learning app...
- For many years , since my children (who are parents now) were small and money was to say the least nonexistant... we have requested that gifts be made, not purchased o...
- When I was a child many years ago my family chose a maximum dollar amount to be spent so that everyone would get a comparable present and no one would go in debt. ...
Investing/Saving Question
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on March 6, 2011
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I'm hoping some of you are financial gurus who know a lot about investing and can help me with a question. As of right now, we are 100% debt free (about to purchase a...
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- I agree - a finanical advisor can help. If you know you'll have the money each month and you already have emergency funds, I'd say invest in a mutual fund. I recommen...
- When I was a financial planner, we looked at a few major areas. That you have no debt and some emergency savings is wonderful. Does the $10K savings include the down p...
- I am a financial planner also. Jennifer S has a great response. The only thing I would add is that if you get advice from a financial planner, look for someone who is ...
Appropriate Thank You for Large Gift of Money
Asked by N.H. from San Francisco
on May 21, 2009
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Hi, My husband and I just received a very generous cash gift from a family friend to help us in the purchase our first house. I've never been given such a large cash ...
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- Hi N. Well , once you move into your new home, you could put together a care package of little thank yous that add up to one huge thank you. For example, have your ch...
- Hi N., You have a very generous friend. I suspect you and your husband must be special people too. A hand written letter of thanks right away is the right thing to...
- When you buy your house, I would take a photo of your family in front of it and have the photo framed (even better if you could have Thank You inscribed on the frame) ...
Car Seat Advice
Asked by A.A. from Washington DC
on June 29, 2010
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I have a 6 1/2 month old son. Hes a big boy. Already 22 pounds. The car seat that i have right now is 5-22 lbs.Hes about to outgrow that one. I think he is too young f...
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- This overview is from www.seatcheck.org (where you can find a free inspection site near you and car seat laws specific to Virginia): Ten Tips to Keep Your Child S...
- I would suggest a convertible car seat. My daughter has a true fit and it goes up to 35 lbs rear facing and 65 lbs forward and she is still rear facing and is 2 1/2. A...
- Just bought a Radian XTSL. babyviva.com has offered 20% off before plus free shipping. It is 45 lbs rear facing and goes up to 80 lbs forward facing. It is an expensiv...
Good Website for Baby Headbands?
Asked by S.H. from Louisville
on May 2, 2010
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I'm due with a baby girl in Sept. and am trying to find a good place to purchase headbands and hairbows. I'm looking for the crocheted kind with the big flowers on the...
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- I love with a touch of glitter. She also has adorable tutus. http://www.withatouchofglitter.com/ if you want to learn to make neat bows yourself, this website has g...
- Um well go to my site. http://www.corasflowers.bigcartel.com. I make them. I also make hats and other crocheted and knitted items. Those are listed in my other sho...
- My friend Jessica, a mom of 4, has an in-home business doing just this! It's lalaland bowtique. I have purchased several of her items for my girls. She is great!! ...
Is Birth Certificate Required for Child's Travel??
Asked by A.R. from Madison
on January 5, 2010
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I'm thinking about taking a trip with my soon to be 2 year old son. He has never been on an airplane before. I noticed on the airline's website that if the child is ...
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- You will have to purchase the seat.
- When we fly with our children a proof of who they are is needed a birth certificate or social security card . And if they are over 2 they need a seat . Once when we we...
- A., The airlines will take your word for it that your child is under two and doesn't require a ticket up until about the time they can walk. After that, they want ...
Denver Area - Maintenance for Wooden Play Structures
Asked by M.P. from Denver
on April 19, 2008
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We are looking to purchase a play structure for our 4 year old and 4 month old. Has anyone bought a wooden play structure from Costco/Toys R Us/Sam's Club or Rainbow? ...
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- We bought a play structure 5 years ago from Rainbow. We've since moved it twice, by Rainbow. We've had it resealed by Rainbow 2 times, (with each move). It is very...
- We purchased a big system from Sam's 2-1/2 years ago. It took about 40 hours to assemble (and my husband is VERY handy). Really just organizing and laying out all th...
- As a girl I had a swing set purchased from Playnix Toys off Hampden and Santa Fe. It held up really well and is now in a third families yard. It did require painting...
Infant Car Seat, Stroller Questions
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 29, 2008
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Hi - I have several questions. We were considering buying 2 car seats, but is it better/the same to just purchase another base? Then, I assume you just need to remembe...
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- I have the Graco Safeseat carseat and stroller travel system. They are pretty girl colors and match both the stroller and carseat. Living in MN and having the freezing...
- I think you got some good advice here. It is very convenient to be able to carry your child into places and not have to wake them up. Personally I used the Chicco sy...
- These are not dumb questions. I personally like having one car seat and two bases because then you don't have to wake the baby to take them out of the carseat at dayc...
