Moving Tips & Advice: Infant, Carters
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How to Fatten up a Baby
Asked by M.C. from Omaha
on September 7, 2009
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I know all babies come in different shapes and sizes. But, I'd feel better if my daughter was within a healthier weight range for her age. My daughter is seven month...
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- I hear you! Little baby bellies can be wonderful in some ways. But there are some great things about small babies and children, too. I know what it's like to want t...
- Unless your doctor thinks your daughter is unhealthy -- Do not chnage a thing. She is still young enough to go by instinct. Meaning she will eat when she needs to and ...
- I have to respectfully disagree with your thinking. If she's healthy, then there is no reason to 'fatten her up'. Did you name her Gretle too? Trying to add weight ...
Need Advice for Baby Gear for 8 Mos-18 Mos
Asked by K.W. from Salinas
on June 16, 2009
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Hi! I will be moving to South America when my son is 8 months old. As he is my first child, I have no idea what items I need for a baby during the 8 month to 18 mont...
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- My husband and I lived in Bulgaria and Egypt for 2 1/2 years before we had kids and were able to find nearly everything we needed there (even North American brand name...
- Hey K., I must say, you are smart to get your items together before you go. I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for awhile and that is probably one of the cities in S...
- I think most important would be to have his carseat for that phase before you go, as well as a stroller you like ...maybe some clothes staples and blankets too.
Baby Shower for #2
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on June 20, 2008
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I have a friend who lives out of town, but would like to come down and throw a baby shower for our second child. My DD is 19 months and will be almost 2 when the baby...
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- E., If someone wants to throw you a baby shower, let them do it. However it is inappropriate for the host or the mom to ask for gift cards only. Registering for ite...
- i agree that it feels weird (i'm in your exact shoes right now) and have asked for no shower, mostly because lots of other friends are having their first child around ...
- I have many friends with multiple children. We always have a small shower for them to celebrate the blessing of newest child. It is not about being able to provide f...
Gift for Preemie?
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2008
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Hi there - a close friend just had a very premature baby. I was wondering if any other moms out there had preemies and what gifts they found the most useful. he is be...
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- Hi. I had a preemie 14 years ago, and he also weighed 3 lbs., 10 1/2 ounces. The gift that I found most useful was preemie diapers and preemie clothes. Best of luck to...
- Hi, I didn't have a preemie but I use a wrap/carrier for my 4 mo old that works for preemies through toddlers and would be great for a preemie because they need to be ...
- I had twins that were born at 30 weeks and were both 3bls each. What I found useful was the Snuzzler Head & Body Support for the car seat. It will keep the baby in pla...
How to Dress Her Giant Cloth Diaper Butt?
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on September 28, 2009
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Hello. Here's a completely not life-or-death question. My 3 1/2 month old just went up a size in cloth diapers and covers. She was comfortably wearing 3 month sizes,...
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- We found that Zutano and Mulberry Bush were very accomodating - you can find them at TinyTotsTogs. Also we were lucky enough to get great HandMeDowns from the UK and ...
- We're using Bum Genius on our rather large daughter - she's been off the growth charts since she was a few weeks old, and we started dressing her in 12 month clothing ...
- Hi J. :O) How cute ;O)! I just love little diaper butts! Honestly, the sizes on all baby are only a guide, and they MUST be according to the worlds smallest fam...
Husky Jeans
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on November 3, 2009
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My son is now 19 months and is "Husky." He is in the 95% for weight and 90% for height. I am having a terrible time finding pants that fit him. We currently are wea...
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- T., You could try overalls for him. I think toddler's in overalls are adorable anyway :) Gymboree does run a bit big, so the 2T might fit. Some of the styles are...
- My son had the same stats at 19 months. He's now a super-tall, solid but slim 6yo. :) We had lots of luck with Okie Dokie brand pants from JCPenney, Garanimals from Wa...
- I think the best suggestion you have is the one to get Overalls - no waistband is much more comfortable for the little baby bellies, and you cna find them in all kinds...
Swaddling
Asked by J.M. from Spartanburg
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter is 12 weeks old. She has been swaddled since birth. She was doing fine with it until the past week. She has been able to get out of her swaddle no matter h...
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- My 7 month old still loves to be swaddled!!! I am a little worried now that he can easily roll over, but he is so happy being swaddled that I don't want to fight him ...
- Hey J., The sad thing is they don't stay little babies for long. My baby is gonna be One next month :0( She loved to be swaddled in the hospital, and as soon as we b...
- Hi J., I stopped unswaddling my son when he was 3 months old, same as your daughter - no matter how tightly I swaddled him he would break out of it. I don't think it ...
