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Looking for a Great Potty for 18 Month Old
Asked by K.T. from New York
on August 21, 2008
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My daughter has recently showed an interest in using the bathroom (yipee!) She's got the idea right..she says "poo" and grabs her diaper, then runs to the bathroom and...
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- I got my son the Fisher Price (I think) potty that "flushes" and sings a silly song, but we both hated it. So, we ditched that for various reasons and went with just a...
- Why not bypass the potty seat and use a step stool with one of the cushioned potty seats that you just drop onto the toilet? My kids have done it that way and it save...
- I have a child size potty seat with handles that sits right on top of the regular seat. It is easy clean (clorox wipes or hose it down in the tub if bad mess). Both my...
Good Back Carriers?
Asked by J.S. from New York
on May 1, 2010
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My 5 mo old weighs 15 lbs and is 25" long now. She has outgrown her Baby Bjorn front carrier. That carrier was good expect it doesn't have any waist support so when ...
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- I love my "Moby" wrap. And I made it myself. Try this: Purchase 5 yards of jersey fabric. Cut it in half up the middle (so that you have two 5 yard pieces) - now ...
- Moby Wrap ROCKS! As does BabyHawk! I teach babywearing and people love them and I highly recommend both brands! I travel with my Babyhawk. My son is 33 lbs at 21...
- Check out the lille baby carrier. They sell them @ buy buybaby. A bit less bulky than an ergo & a few more options for carrying.
Suggestions for Baby Carriers
Asked by H.R. from Boca Raton
on December 4, 2006
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I purchased a Maya sling and am using it but am not comfortable with it. While I know that it is OK for the newborn to be deep in the pocket of the sling, I don't lik...
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- It has been a long time since i had a carrier, but i gave mine to Once Upon a child when i was done. I worked when she was a newborn and it was hardly used. Instead ...
- Hi H., Try the Ergo Carrier. This carrier is side, front and back and works great when your baby gets heavier. There is a very cool head covering for sleeping baby o...
- I used a home made wrap and loved it. Infact I still use it with my 20 month old. I would recommend a woven one over a knit one. It was great because there are so m...
Baby Sling for Breastfeeding
Asked by K.G. from Atlanta
on August 23, 2009
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Hi moms! I was hoping for some recommendations for a good sling/infant carrier that I could maybe even use to breastfeed as well. I am expecting my second child and ...
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- I have a NoJo padded ring sling, non-structured wrap, baby bjorn and an ergo. The NoJo and Wrap were probably the easiest to breastfeed a newborn in, for a larger baby...
- I would look into a wombfruit baby wrap. I know several of my friends who have worn these and nursed at the same time. I have one, but my daughter is only 2 weeks ol...
- Hands down the Ergo is the way to go. You will love your mobility and its ease of use. It's pricey but so very worth every penny. You can see video of it on their webs...
EC (Elimination Communication) Moms: Advice About Using It Part Time
Asked by K.A. from Nashville
on December 8, 2010
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INTRO: I've been part-time ECing my 3.5 month old boy for two weeks now with great success. He is a vigorous 18 lb boy who attempts to potty every time I offer it. I c...
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- why at such a young age? this sounds like you trying to control your child's elimination -
- My daughter is using EC...(I Will admit..much to my amusement at first...lol).She follows her sons ( almost 1 year old now) "signals" and has pretty good luck getting ...
- I've met several moms who EC full time, but I hadn't heard of part-time. Does it work part time? The moms that I know that began it with theirs all started very ear...
Best Baby Carrier for Nursing and Walking at the Same Time?
Asked by S.S. from Portland
on February 7, 2009
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My little one is going through a growth spurt and is nursing ALLLLLLL the time, and I really want to be able to get up and walk around, without disrupting her nursing!...
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- The ergo worked great for me as well. I started using it when my little guy was about 6 weeks old. He had good head control really early so I never used the infant i...
- For a little one like yours, the Moby is awesome. I would be happy to show you how to nurse in it and the different positions you can carry your baby with it. It may...
- I love the Ergo too. Not only did it work great for nursing, but it supported my back. I still use it and my guy is 2 ½. It's the only carrier I ever needed (and I...
Ergo Soft Carrier Vs. Chicco Backpack Carrier
Asked by H.T. from Boston
on September 9, 2011
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Hi:
I have been using a Baby Bjorn to carry my son around town, but he's getting too heavy for me to carry him in front (4.5 months and 14 lbs). Since I don't ha...
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- Another vote for Ergo. I have a Beco, pretty much the same.
- ERGO! You will not be disappointed at all. Hands down this is my favorite carrier. It's so comfy you wouldn't believe it. My son is now 3 (46lbs) and he still fits co...
- I LOVE my ergo carrier...and so does my husband. he is 6' as well, Im 5 4'...i have been using it with my daughter since she was less than 1 year, and she is almost 4 ...
Tips for Traveling on an Airplane with a 5 Month Old.
Asked by J.C. from Tampa
on September 13, 2008
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This October, my husband and 5 month old will be traveling on a plane up north. I am a little nervous because the cheapest flight we could get leaves at 7pm and doesn...
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- I traveled alone with both my kids beginning at 8 weeks. The best suggestion I can give you is to make sure they are nursing or drinking a bottle during take off and ...
- Just bring alot of drinks in bottles - or even a pacifier if she uses one. The sucking helps with the ears popping when you go to land. More than likely, you'll be m...
- I flew across the country when my little one was 6 months old. The things to remember is that their ears can hurt from the pressure on the way up and down. I nursed my...
Potty Training Cloth Trainer Questions
Asked by M.H. from Denver
on April 28, 2010
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Hello,
We are about to embark on potty training in 2 months. I currently use FuzziBunz and love them - they have always worked great for us. I am now looking for a ...
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- I used the Gerber cotton training undies. I bought 3- 3packs. We never had too many accidents, so regular undies would have been fine too. For the toilet, we got...
- We just went to K-Mart and bought the cloth training pants in the baby section. They are extra-thick in the area that matters, but thinner (and thus more breathable) ...
- I picked up a toilet seat from Target while training second son. It is a standard toilet seat with an insert that folds down underneath the regular one with the smalle...
5-Month-old Hates Stroller
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on September 12, 2008
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I have a 5-month-old who absolutely hates his stroller. He used to like it, but he has now gotten too big for his snap-in seat, and I have to sit him facing out when w...
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- Strap him in well and ignore the fussing. Once he realizes he's stuck he'll mellow out. My girls both did this at about the same age. I think they are figuring out ...
- My daughter also hated the stroller at that age... she is now almost 8 months and we still have issues sometimes. I also have the BOB Sport Utility jog stroller, and ...
- Ergo Baby Carrier. These are expensive, but you will use it ALL THE TIME for YEARS to come! I can still very easily carry my 5 year old (not that she ever wants to b...
