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Need Help with Getting an Infant Car Seat and Crib
Asked by V.R. from Dallas
on July 11, 2009
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We are looking to buy an infant car seat and a crib for our little one ( we're expecting in Aug). Ive been looking all around and the choices are a little overwhelming...
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- Being a first time mom, try not to get too carried away with stuff that has all the bells and whistles and costs an arm and a leg. You are about to incur a LOT of expe...
- the crib is a matter of personal preference. now, the car seat is another matter, you need to look at safety, ease of installation, etc. i personally HATE graco ca...
- Concerning the car seat, we have the Chicco Key fit. It is a little more expensive, but it is a great seat and top rated. It's easy to use and keeps your child very ...
Re: Best Strollers, High Chairs, Infant Car Seats
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on March 19, 2008
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Could anyone recommend the best and most affordable travel systems on the market? I also need a highchair any and all recommendations are welcomed.
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- Hi there Try the great book "Baby Bargains". They have all the latest info on the best buys for baby. http://www.windsorpeak.com/babybargains/default.html I used th...
- Well I got my high chair at Target for like $40 or so. It is called the space saver high chair. It attaches to one of your kitchen chairs and my son loves it. I was...
- When I bought my stroller and car seat 6 months ago, I went and looked at Consumer Reports. According to it, the Graco Quattro Tour was the best. I got the Graco Qua...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
When Do They Give up Their Lovies??
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on July 24, 2011
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I was going to ask this question today even before i read the My Little Pony back pack post. My Ds went to a sleep over last month with his lovey bear, like a small ...
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- VM, my son has had a koala bear lovey since he was two years old. He couldn't sleep without it, even to the point that we took it on all our overnight trips. That an...
- I always let each child decide when to give up their lovie. One - age 13 - still has it. I think it is cute -- sorry!! My others gave it up at younger ages --- but I w...
- My daughter is 31 and still has her stuffed clown on her bed. Of course she doesn't carry it with her but she still has a loose attachment to it. She stopped taking...
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...
Baby Gear Questions
Asked by H.R. from Boca Raton
on September 4, 2006
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Hi beautiful mommies and soon to be mommies! We still have some "big" baby gear to purchase after our showers, namely car seat and stroller. We both have relatively ...
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- If you want a Peg let me know, I have some for sale for $100.
- For the big items, Target tends to put a lot of big stuff on clearance. I got my Eddie Bauer car seat/booster seat combo (it's front facing, but i'm just emphasizing m...
- Hi, Most everything was covered by other moms, the one thing I would recommend for baths is a self standing bath tub/changing table. You can find them in all ba...
Managing Twins
Asked by S.L. from New York
on June 9, 2008
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My brother and his wife have just found out they are having twins. The were thinking one last one, so they are a little over-whelmed, especially my brother as this is...
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- hi sherrie; i would strongly suggest your sister in law go to her local La Leche League Intl. meeting; she can easily find her local chapter by googling the organiz...
- Hi S., I was just on CNN and saw this article, then came here and saw your post...If the cutting and pasting of the article didnt work let me know and I can try to em...
- There are lots of multiple parent groups out there...they can start with the internet or the hospital they are going to deliver at...I don't have twins but we had 5 in...
Looking for a Diaper Bag That Will Last
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on February 12, 2010
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I am on my second diaper bag and my son is only 9 months old. We purchased a JJ Cole messenger bag style and it started falling apart a few months in so we traded it i...
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- I have been carrying a diaper bag for 20 years (disabled 20 year old dd) and I have used just about every one on the market. In my opinion, you are spending WAYYYYY t...
- Hi Momma- My sister has a 17 month old son and has had the same diaper bag since he was born. It is an Eddie Bauer, and she loves it. He has spilled on it, played in ...
- I have a SkipHop diaper bag that I've had for 2 1/2 years and it still looks news except for a little fuzz that has gotten stuck in the velcro. A good friend of mine ...
What Clothes to Wear
Asked by A.S. from Lubbock
on June 2, 2007
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I am due in august and I have already bought everything for the new baby.I was just wondering what kind of clothing is best to put on a new baby boy.i have a alot of o...
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- Hi A., I am also due in August(with my third). I would say onesies are your best bet because it is a very hot time of year and they are comfortable for him and ...
- 1) the cord will probably be covered with a 'band aid' looking thing. 2) use the diapers with the cord notched out. 3) My kids were born in June and July - dont co...
- A., Congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy. I just had my first March 6th. The thing that I've found that I love are those footed sleepers that button up, that way...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
