Multiple Car Seats: Baby Bjorn
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Travel to LAX with 2 Yr Old Twins and Infant-flight and Car Seat ?S
Asked by S.Y. from Portland
on August 30, 2009
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We are traveling by air to LA for the 1st time with our 2yr old twins and 8mo old infant (her age in Oct. when we travel). I talked to Alaska Air and they said we can ...
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- I have to second what Megan posted! I traveled last Oct. with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 3 month old along with my hubby of course. I opted to check their car seats, which w...
- Car seats are good because the kids are used to sitting in them, but not a necessity, especially if you have a lot of other stuff to carry around the airport. Call 24...
- Hi S., We just traveled cross country with a 3 yo and 9 month old twins, so I hope I can give you some advice that worked for us! Check the stroller and the car seat...
How Do You Shop with Two?
Asked by A.L. from Anchorage
on June 17, 2008
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I have a 21 month old boy (very busy guy) and a two-week old baby. Can someone give me a hint on how they've been able to grocery shop with two? It seems like a logist...
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- Definatley get a sling, of front pack to start out with. I wouldn't recommend avoiding going to stores by getting deliveries unless you absolutely have to. Your litt...
- When my daughter was new, new, and still slept in her infant carrier I would put the carrier in the basket of the cart and my 18 month old son in the child seat. Then ...
- Hi A., I feel your pain. I remember those days and the best advice I have is to do your grocery shopping online for the time-being, and have it delivered. I am th...
How Did You Stay Sane with Multiple Kids and No Family to Help You?....
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on September 14, 2009
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I just had a baby, he's a month old now, and I have a four year old too. I know it's normal to feel overwhelmed, and my husband is great with trying to give me as much...
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- Hey G., You are not alone. I feel the same way too. I have almost 5 year-old girl, almost 3 year-old girl and due with another in a couple of weeks. I have no fa...
- Hi Mama!!! 1st of all CONGRATS on your family!!!! I know how overwhelming it can be, because hello it is the hardest job, and you know what you are doing it and doing ...
- Hello, Life with kids is a constant balancing act. The kids come first, but your needs are important too. If you are feeling good, than you cannot be the best Mom a...
Traveling with infant...what to Bring?
Asked by W.S. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2007
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My husband and I will be traveling to Germany (Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremburg) for a week in mid-March with our (will-be) 5 month old son. We'll also be traveling t...
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- I'm going to address the plane issue. My kids always had problems with pressure in the ears. So, be prepared to nurse (breastfeed or bottle) or have a pacifier on ha...
- Hi W., What a great mother you are. You are thinking about all the right things. I would recommend to get a sling or a wrap for your travels. It will cover many of...
- Hello W., I live in Frankfurt Germany and I am german. Have a 3 year old dauther and travel alot cuz I work for the airlines. In Germany breastfeeding is normal. N...
Baby Slings
Asked by K.S. from Orlando
on May 7, 2008
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I have an infant and an 18 month old. I'm looking for a sling that I might be able to breastfeed in as well as carry my infant around while on the go with my son. I ...
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- I used a hotsling (www.hotslings.com) and really loved it. I still use it with my 13 month old so I can keep my hands free to handle my 3 year old :) You can also ge...
- This is something that's been popular with a few friends who are having their second child - http://zolowear.com/Default.aspx They all think it's pretty wonderful.
- The "Member Perks" link on this website is a great listing of resources. There is a website found in Member Perks call Chicken Scratch Slings. This maybe just what y...
Tummy Time
Asked by S.T. from New York
on November 20, 2008
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My normally wonderful 4 month old son becomes a total monster during "tummy time". He HATES it and now the doctor believes his head is bcoming a little flat and may ne...
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- My daughter HATED tummy time; so we rarely did it. Instead, I would lay down on my back and rest her on my chest with her on her tummy (she liked seeing Mama's face),...
- Susan, I am also a mother of a 5-month old at 40 years old. My son does not like tummy time too much himself, although he will play in that position minimally. He is ...
- Hi Susan, Please don't let him cry. There's a reason he doesn't like it, whether he's too little or his stomach muscles are too underdeveloped. He'll enjoy it when...
Fussy Newborn
Asked by R.M. from Boston
on July 21, 2008
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I am a first time mom to a very fussy beautiful 5 week old little girl. She is a great nurser and loves to suck. She will not take a pacifier. She does not like her sw...
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- My daughter was the same way and it was colic...it does pass but I know that doesnt help (for us it wasnt until about the 3 month mark). You've gotten a lot of good su...
- Babies at this age should be on a structured routine. I always nursed every 2-2 1/2 hours feeding 20-30 minutes a feeding. After the feeding she is not hungry, she m...
- Sounds very much like my firstborn. He liked being outside and would cry the minute we walked in the door. (He liked the snuggly)I would nurse for an hour and he stil...
Flying with 8 Mo Old
Asked by D.S. from Boston
on March 21, 2008
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My husband and I are taking our 8-month-old son to Florida in two weeks to visit my mother-in-law. We're going to hold him, rather than buy a separate seat for him. ...
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- I flew with my daughter to Florida around the same age. It is way easier to have the umbrella stroller with you and gate check that. You will be fine to check the car...
- I have flown 30 plus times with my 2.5 year old and 13 month old......rent the seat... nurse or bottle feed during take off and landing...bring snacks and enough wipes...
- Hi D. when my son was 5 months old we flew to S.Carolina he sat with us on our laps and slept the whole way there and back. We checked the car seat and decided to brin...
Shopping for a Good Baby Carrier
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 25, 2007
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I am about to have baby #2 and was told that a "must have" is a front carrier for the new baby. Since there are SOOO many choices out there I was looking for some advi...
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- I have the Ergo and love it but I didn't get it until my baby was around 9 months. It apparently has a newborn insert but I'm thinking you might find a wrap or sling t...
- Unfortunately, Baby Bjorn is the best and most comfortable. It's worth the extra $$ if you can manage it. They also have a nice mesh one that is best for summer as it...
- I started with a sling, then had a Snugli, then an original Baby Bjorn, and now a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support. I LOVE the lumbar support. With my growing girl...
Double Stroller
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on July 8, 2009
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We are having baby #2 in February and will need a double stroller. I was hoping to buy a Chicco brand because that is what we have a car seat for and the single strol...
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- We have a Graco double stroller and it works great. I love it. The only challenge that we have with it is the front canopy can be a challenge to adjust.
- Hi C.- I also strongly recommend the sit and stand plus lx. We have that for my 19 month old and 3 month old boys and I LOVE IT!!. It folds up really nice and I can...
- Having driven my husband crazy buying 2 double strollers and being unhappy with both of them for practicality reasons, I can tell you that I WISH I had just bought a s...
