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Big Baby and Front Carriers
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on November 11, 2009
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My daughter is 27 pounds at 6 months. I think we have at least 5 more months of carrying her, if not more. Can someone help me with what kind of carrier to use? Sling ...
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- Yep, the Ergo! Still carrying my almost 2 year old 30+ lb toddler comfortably!
- There is also the Beco Baby carrier, it's like the Ergo.
- I would definitely recommend the Ergo. Can be used in multiple positions and up to high weights. I still use it on my hip or back with my three year old who is 35 po...
What Do You Consider a BIG Gift for Christmas?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 9, 2011
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My husband and I grew up in very different economies. He grew up with a single mother of 3 kids in the deep south, working to simply survive. I grew up with my dad bei...
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- The BIG gift is usually the one gift your recipient WANTS the most. Could be as big as a bike or as small as an iPod. With my kids there were usually 2 BIG gifts, th...
- Ha! Another Navy Officer's Daughter here... who NEVER knew we were poor growing up. Ever. Even though we were below the poverty line, always, looking back. Officers ma...
- LAst year the trampoline was the BIG GIFT. It cost about $150. Anything that cost that much is a big gift now. As they get older the toys get more expensive. So ...
Big Boobs Need Help!
Asked by S.R. from Chicago
on August 14, 2009
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I am a big breasted gal, 42DDD and I desperately need your suggestions for a no-wire bra that supports my girls. Playtex was my go-to for years, but they just aren't m...
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- There is a store on Southport at Addison called Trosseau. They carry all sizes and will do a free fitting. Call ahead to make an appointment, you can walk in, but if...
- It sounds like you need Tina...There is shop in Lisle called Tina's Closet. She says that there is no woman that she can't help! I'm only a FF size, but this lady is...
- I know people have already mentioned this but GO TO TINA'S CLOSET!!!! They're wonderful! They can fit ANYONE properly and comfortably. www.tinasclosetinc.com They don'...
Big Chest Back Problems
Asked by E.M. from Los Angeles
on October 11, 2010
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so ive always had a big chest. now after having two kids i went from a size d or dd to f or g. I noticed in the mirror today that i might be forming a hunch in my back...
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- I have a friend who had a breast reduction because of her extremely large breasts. She was older and absolutely done having children so I don't know if your age or hav...
- I have similar problems and experience back pains and horrible posture. I found a torture device at Walgreens in the 'as seen on tv' isle. I'm not sure what it's nam...
- my daughter had same issues---finally had breast reduction and couldn't be happier------she did it at 23,before her wedding----her posture is still a bit hunched over ...
Birth Announcements/treats for Big Brother
Asked by R.D. from Des Moines
on March 26, 2010
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I know I saw somewhere an idea for having birth announcements for the older sibling to hand out at school. Something like "___ is a big brother..." and the baby's info...
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- I love the announcement idea! Although I don't know where to find one online. You can probably just come up with something on your own. How old is big brother? Our ...
- I haven't heard about anything specific, but it sounds very sweet. I use shutterfly for all my pics (www.shutterfly.com) and when my second daughter was born, I took ...
- hmm...i'm assuming the older sibling is maybe in a younger grade? k thru 2nd or 3rd? if so, what about a small pack of crayons, or even a pencil/eraser set? would t...
JFF - What Would You Do with a Big Inheritance?
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on April 30, 2012
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If you were left an inheritance, say like - $100,000, what would you do with it? Would you pay off your house if you can or your car note and other bills? Or save it...
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- Pay off the credit card debt and don't run up anymore! Then set aside enough for something you really need---a better house if you need one, but put some in an annuit...
- $100K after taxes won't be much....more like $60K after you pay the inheritance taxes... I would buy a new car and donate some to charity....we don't have any credi...
- $100,000 is not that much money in today's terms. I would add the majority of it to our investment portfolio. There is not really much that I want or need so I'd b...
Big Boy Car Seat
Asked by R.S. from Charleston
on September 18, 2008
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I am starting my search on purchasing the front facing car seat for my 9 month old. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of car seat to get because there are...
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- The Britax Marathon is a great carseat. I researched carseats with my 1st child and had never heard of Britax and happened to find it online. After reading all the saf...
- Hey R.. I have started to research it as well for my eight month old and the Britax Marathon seems to be one of the best. I was actually at Costco yesterday and they...
- I have the Britax Decathalon for both of my kids and I love it!!! It goes up to 65 lbs and is tested as one of the safest available. It is a little pricey compared t...
7/8 Person SUV Purchase! Advise PLEASE!
Asked by M. from Cincinnati
on May 24, 2009
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Hi ladies
We are thinking of buying a large SUV (I guess one that would seat 7 or 8) and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I have three kids, all in b...
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- I have a friend who recently sold their Honda Odyssey and got a Honda Pilot. She said it was the worst decision she's made. She thought she'd be getting more room an...
- We bought a 2009 Ford Flex and LOVE it. The 2nd row is wonderfully huge, (and has captains chair option though we have bench) and the 3rd row is surprisingly generous...
- I don't know much about any 3rd row seating SUVs other than the middle row is a pain the the butt unless it is captains chairs, lol. Thats why I decided on a minivan ...
Grown Out of the Carrier & Need to Purchase a Car Seat
Asked by S.Z. from Sacramento
on April 7, 2008
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I am looking for advice on purchasing a car seat. Annabelle is 9.5 months old she weighs 24 lbs 2 oz 98%, and 30.5 inches tall 99%. She is already in her 2nd carrier s...
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- Like some of the other moms, we also like the Cosco Alpha Omega Elite: my little one has been in the 99th% aisle for height and weight since she was 3 months old, and ...
- Try the Britax marathon or decathalon the weight limit is 65lbs and it has been tested and done well. We purchased this carseat and Im glad we did. My son is 11 mo. an...
- I think Consumer reports rate Britax as the best. I have a Britax for each car and I love them.
Gift Ideas for New Big Brother/sister
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on March 26, 2009
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I know a few 3 year olds who will be becoming big brothers or big sisters soon. What are some gift ideas for them?
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- my dd was 4 when little sister was born. I went to Chelseas tea room and got her a big sister t-shirt, which she wore proudly to the hospital to meet her baby sister....
- How thoughtful of you! One thing my daughter received from a friend of ours when our son was born was a Big Sister Photo Album by baby Gund. It is adorable and soft w...
- Here is an idea for a little girl... We got my daughter a necklace from James Avery that says "Big Sister" inside a heart. If it's for a young one, you could put the...
