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Radian Convertiable Carseat Feedback
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on August 19, 2009
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My son is well on his way to outgrowing his infant carrier. I've started to think about the next carseat we purchase for him and am looking for feedback on seats you'v...
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- We LOVE our Britax Marathon, and will definitely purchase another for my second child!
- I know what you mean about regreting buying some baby products! You will not regret going with the britax. They are so easy to install! We have a Marathon and a Bou...
- While it is true that you can use the Radian carseats for a long time (my daughter is 6, weights 44 pounds, and is still in hers - it's safer than a booster), I just w...
Suggestions on What Kind of a Laptop to Buy for a 16 Year Old?
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on March 4, 2010
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I am looking to purchase my son who is turning 16 this month a laptop. He is very responsible and mature for his age and doesn't ask for anything. We have one computer...
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- Dell is good. H.P. is good too. Look for the ones that are on sale at Best Buy. The sales person should be a good person to start with. Most lap tops are perfected ...
- First, laptop and notebook are pretty interchangable. A "netbook" is a mini-notebook. They are very small, great if you are on the road or just need to check somethi...
- I will tell you that if you can afford it buy a MAC. MAC's don't get virus' from the internet. Most games and other software you can buy will work on both windows co...
Thermos
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on September 6, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
Now that we are well under way into the schoo year..I've gotten into the routine of packing my daughter's lunch for school. She's been ok with peanut but...
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- Get industrial grade...the kind those in the construction/contracting business get at the hardware store. Stanley is one brand that comes to mind. There are others. ...
- Funtainer, which is about $15 at Target. It keeps food warm, has a wide mouth so it's easy to eat things like soup and pasta and short enough to fit into a lunchbox. W...
- Foogo, Funtainer or Pottery Barn. They're all great - but not exactly small. You can purchase the first two on Amazon. Also, just because of how easily kids spill t...
Washing Machine Suggestions
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on December 6, 2008
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Hello I own the Maytag Front Load Neptune washer. We have had it for 6 years. We just found out to replace the part (it works but is very noisy) will be 500 dollars. W...
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- My friend purchased a new Maytag about 9 yrs ago and the shut off value did not work. She was sitting there and heard something and the house flooded. They had to remo...
- I figure with the way my family uses things, 10 years is pretty good. We are hard on vacuums (which btw, if you are looking for one of those, the Eureka Big Boss reta...
- I had the cheapest Roper washer (less than $250) that Lowe's carries and used it for five years before selling it because I moved into an apartment with no W/D hookups...
The Bob Stroller
Asked by E.K. from San Diego
on August 6, 2009
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I want to purchase the Bob Duallie for my 23month old and my 8 week old. Does it make that big of a difference to get the swivel wheel? There is such a big difference ...
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- I have the one without the swivel wheel because I thought is was necessary for my off road running- huge mistake. there are so many serious runner moms using the revol...
- most strollers with a swivel have a switch so you can lock it when you run. That is the only way to go!
- I have the Bob Duallie w/ swivel wheel and love it. I have a 3 yr old and almost-2 yr old. Great ease of use having the swivel. I never used the one w/ the fixed whee...
Purchasing a New Van, Nissan, Toyota, or Honda
Asked by T. from Chicago
on March 20, 2007
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Hi Moms,
Our family is getting ready to purchase our first van. We are looking at the Nissan Quest, Toyota Sienna, or Honda Odyssey. My sons will be 3 and 1 in the ...
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- T., We have had a Toyota Sienna since October and we love it. The back seats are so easy to put down my 8 year old can put his own bike in the van to bring to a fr...
- Hi there, I was in your same position last year. I was going back and forth between the honda and toyota. They are both amazing, but we went with the honda. We g...
- I too only ever drove small cars. When my mom moved in with us, we needed more room & went with the Sienna. I was scared to drive it at first, but now I HATE driving m...
Seeking Advice on Used Toys...
Asked by N.F. from Port St. Lucie
on November 7, 2006
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I want to purchase a Play Kitchen for my daughter for Christmas and feel cheap looking at consignment shops for "Christmas gifts". Has anyone ever purchased a toy fro...
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- 90% of my son's toys come from yard sales. We clean everything well and he has so much to choose from. We also buy from the consignment shops for clothes and other to...
- Most consignments shops are expensive and its better to buy it brand new..If you want a cheap one try thrift stores or good will .. Walmart has things for cheap try th...
- I feel the same way. As a fellow single mom, I realize that we need to save as much as we can. Used toys is a great way to do that. I also purchase a lot of my chil...
Flying with 6 Month Old
Asked by A.N. from Chicago
on February 23, 2009
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Hi Mommy's
My fiance and i plan on taking a trip to Boston with our 6 month old boy. We plan on flying and had Q's on how to go about this. Do we need to purchase a...
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- I took my 7 month old to Las Vegas in January. You do not need a ticket, he can sit on your lap during the flight. You can check the stroller/car seat at the gate an...
- I can't offer any tips on traveling by plane because I haven't yet done it with my son. But PLEASE do not hold him on your lap. Would you drive in your car with him on...
- Hi A., Flying with a baby for 1st time is a wonderful experience. Car seat is not required in flight.If you need it in Boston you can take it with you but still you w...
Medella Pump in Style Replacement Parts
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on November 9, 2011
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Hi Mama's! I have a friend who is letting me borrow her Medella Pump In Style Pump. My doctor said this was safe to use as long as I got new parts. What do I all need?...
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- I agree to purchase them @ your local Lactation center or first Days clinic it is usually located in the hospital take the pump with you so for they can match they par...
- Go to your local lactation center. Get new tubes, valves and horns/flanges, whatever. While you are there, get fitted so you buy the right size for your body (big or s...
- I bought my replacement parts "kit" at Babies R Us but they don't sell tubing - I actually had trouble finding it and finally located it at a local medical supply plac...
Do You Know of This Company
Asked by C.N. from Phoenix
on November 18, 2011
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Has anyone heard of the company Loan Dale Liminted or has applied for a loan with them. The company is in United Kingdom. I need advise, Do i go ahead and accep the lo...
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- SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you google them and look far enough down past all of their paid websites they have come up first, you will see many people have had issues w...
- You should not have missing information, regarding a loan. That is a red flag. And, why do you have to purchase, to achieve a loan? You shouldn't. Unless you have dual...
- Never heard of it and its in the UK. Unless your there, I wouldn't consider it. It has big red flags of scam all over to me. GL M
