New Car: Simplicity
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New Car Seat Cover
Asked by E.E. from Cleveland
on August 21, 2011
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I saved the carseat from my son which is silver and light blue, But this time around i am having a girl and wanted to know if anyone knows where i could find a replace...
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- Both Simplicity and McCalls have all kinds of covers that can be sewn easily. Perhaps a friend, your mom or MIL might sew one for you.
- I saw tons on ebay. You can get them as low as $19.99, but most of them were around $39.99-$49.99.
- It's also okay to keep the one you have and save money. Kids don't care.
Convertable Car Seat Question
Asked by M.U. from Tampa
on April 15, 2010
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I just bought a convertible car seat and installed it in my car facing back (baby is under a year and under 20lbs). I am having a problem tightening the restraint belt...
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- If you go to a fire department they will help you install it properly. If you are in the Winter Haven area - there is a specialist at Regency Hospital for that as well...
- Yes, I had this problem with my husband's car. Are you sure the seat is completely level? I had to buy one of those roller things to put under the carseat to left th...
- Call your local fire department. They have "clinics" where they can help you install, and/or check your installation to make sure that you are doing it correctly. Th...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by B.B. from Madison
on February 17, 2008
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i'm a little overwhelmed right now. My daughter is 10 mos old and about 17lbs and 27-28 inches. i've started looking for the next car seat but am so overwhelmed by t...
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- One of the best car seats that I have found is the Cosco Scenera 5 Point Convertible Car Seat it can be purchased at Walmart and is under $50. It is very durable and ...
- I am going to solve your problems right now, Fisher Price Safe Voyage. Its awesome, its made by the same people as Britax, but for half the price! I got it at www.al...
- I definitely recommend the Britax. The are so user friendly, easy to install, adjust the straps, remove cover and wash, etc. (You can even by replacement parts if ne...
Car Seats - Graco SportsComfort Vs. Cosco Scenera
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 28, 2010
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Hi all - I am hoping that your good advice will help me make an educated decision! We are leaving for vacation soon and need to buy a second car seat for the plane rid...
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- We have the Cosco Scenera as a back up in my husbands truck. They haven't been on a long trip with it so I'm not sure how comfortable they will be, the padding is pret...
- We have both those seats you mention (though my kids are 4 & 5 years old so they are not real new) and given the choice between them I like the Comfortsport better in ...
- even though it's only a backup, you don't want to buy a cheap seat because your child may outgrow it before you even need it as a backup, which would be more of a wast...
New Modern Cloth Diapers - So Many Choices! Any Success Stories?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 29, 2010
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I'm about to have my 6th baby and I should have this diaper thing down, right?! :) Well, I keep seeing all these ads for the new modern cloth diapers and I'm curious...
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- Cloth diapering is super super easy. I've got two recent blog entries reviewing my experience during the first 10 lbs and now using them at daycare. They are here ...
- I recommend trying on of the sampler packages. This will give you an idea of the options and which ones you like. Or, buy a couple of kinds off of one of the used sit...
- Congrats on your 6th baby! We're expecting our 4th in January. We switched to cloth diapers when our second child was born, because we had two in diapers at that poi...
New to MN: Advice on How to Dress an Infant (And Myself) for the Winter?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2010
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We just moved from Colorado and I have questions on how to dress our 7 month old son for the Minnesota winter. Although he was born in Colorado in February, he was in...
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- I agree with LAYERS. I wouldn't expect he'll be outside much - he's too little to play, so a snowsuit would be OK, just remember that they get very hot when strappe...
- You need a good snowsuit; I always liked the ones from Lands End and LL Bean. You'll need warm baby blankets, and I found that polarfleece ones were great for winter....
- We've lived in Iowa for 3 yrs., before that Denver for 8 yrs., before that Minnetonka, MN for 8 yrs., and before that Colorado Springs for 17 yrs., so I have lots of C...
Air Travel Advice with a 3 Month Old
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 17, 2010
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Hello. My husband and I will be flying to Florida next month with our 3 month old. I have a few questions about how to navigate through the airport and what to check...
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- Definitely take the snap and go with the car seat. You are going to need to take your car seat with you for when you get to your destination and travel by car. Also,...
- We also traveled with our daughter at 3 months (but we had our 2 year old son with us). We took their double stroller and were able to gate check it. It is a beast. ...
- Hi K., We've traveled with our 4 month old overseas and back and then several domestic trips after that, and the snap-n-go was a lifesaver...we checked in both at t...
Stoller Advice Please
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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I am 19 weeks pregnant and just found out I am having a little boy! I have been researching strollers on-line and just feel confused. I would like advice on which st...
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- J., Hi! Congratulations! You might want to pick up Baby Bargains. This is such a great book that reviews quality and pricing of just about everything you need as...
- Hi J., we have the Chicco system. The car seat fits into the stroller and then just the stroller can be used when the baby is older. It's really great but we just use ...
- The ultimate stroller, if you can fit it in the budget, is the BUGABOO FROG... I know its about $1,000.00 but it is so portable and manouverable..When we are out shop...
Best Vacuum?
Asked by B.D. from Dallas
on February 24, 2008
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I am in the market for a new vacuum. I want a Dyson, but my budget does not. What is the next best thing to a Dyson?
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- Someone else recommended the Eureka Altima: worst vacuum I've owned. Has not worked well since the first week despite all suggested upkeep/cleaning in owner's manual. ...
- Find a pediatric audiologist that will be able to work him on audio desensitivity training (it appears to produce amazing reults). If this should be hard to find (regu...
- One of my best friends has a Eureka Altima. She LOVES it. Its less than $100 at Walmart. It is bagless, cleans well and has several on board tools including a duster a...
Keeping up with the Jones's
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on April 12, 2010
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Does anyone else experience the pressure from other women who live out of their means just to keep up with the friends and neighbors around them,....? I've got an aver...
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- many women, me including. would love a LV purse. of course i would be flaunting it. i bet ya i will get one, after i raise my kids, put them through college, and give ...
- Your kids are going to see this type of behavior no matter what you do. The best thing for them is for mom and dad to set a good example, which it sounds like you are...
- What business is it of theirs? My advice to you is to limit the time you spend with these people and seek out friends who care about you and not about what you have or...
