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Double Stroller vs Snugli Type Carrier
Asked by A.T. from Colorado Springs
on March 31, 2008
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I am due to have my 4th child on July 3rd and am trying to figure out what form of "transportation" I want to use for the mall or park or walks etc. My youngest is go...
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- I LOVE my Snugli Front & Back pack. Sometimes, it's the only thing for the situation! Especially when they're old enough to sit on my back! I could mop, vacuum, wha...
- Double Stroller hands down for me...I have five kids, and the snugli always turns out to be a bigger pain than it is worth. My sister would disagree, she uses a sling...
- I used a carrier plus a stroller when mine were younger (they're 25 months apart). I had a front carrier and a backpack, but, I usually put the older one in a backpac...
Hot Slings & Other Baby Carriers
Asked by K.B. from New York
on July 26, 2008
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HI Gals!
I was wondering, does anyone out there use a Hot Sling baby carrier? If so, how do you like it? Or did you try it and not like it? How about other baby car...
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- You may want to try the Moby wrap or Sleepy wrap. I have one and love it. It is designed to keep baby close and easy to support. There are endless ways to wrap so you ...
- Hi K. I tried the Hot Sling and found that I had a hard time getting my daughter in and out of it. After trying the Bjorn and the Hot Sling, I finally bought the E...
- I used a hotsling and a moby wrap until my daughter was 5 months. Now we use an Ergo and I love it because at around 6 months I started putting her on my back and it's...
Baby Carrier/Slings Recommendations
Asked by S.P. from Reading
on February 26, 2007
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I' looking into purchasing either a baby carrier or a sling for a 4 month old. He's classified as a "high needs baby" (according to Dr. Sears) and needs to be held an...
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- I would recommed the jeep front carrier. It worked wonderfully for me and my special needs baby. She was born very premature. And it keeps them in thier and very close...
- ok, so it looks like you have a lot of info to go on. i have an 8 month old and she was needy from day one. i tried the graco carrier that i used with my son 3 years...
- I recommend an Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a bit pricy, but well worth it.
8 Month Old Who Constantly Cries
Asked by T.B. from Lake Charles
on March 4, 2008
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I have an 8 month old little boy. He constantly cries if I don't hold him or if he isn't around me. At the babysitter's house he cries for hours at a time. He usually ...
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- T., sounds like he is NOT spoiled but has separation anxiety. Sounds like you have so much on your plate with school and the house work and your other child that mayb...
- You don't say whether this is new behavior or constant behavior since birth. I'm gonna guess a relatively new behavior. At around 8 months, infants often develope se...
- Hi T. this is a normal time for babies to have seperation anxiety. They begin waking up again at night and do not want to go to others. I know how your heart is breaki...
Having to Hold Baby Constantly
Asked by K.C. from Grand Junction
on April 2, 2008
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I have a 9 weeks old baby who is fine when I am holding him but the second I set him down he screams out. He cries so hard until I pick him up and he is fine. I have t...
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- My baby was exactly like that at 9 weeks. It was hard, but it ended up being a phase for us. I couldn't let him cry because I wanted him to feel that I was always the...
- I'm going through the crying thing with my baby. Yes, let him cry. Also, try to get him interested in doing other things, like being in his swing, or playing with toys...
- i think this is better known as colic...it should go away at about 3 months. I am in the same situation with my 6 week old. here is my source. http://intermountai...
Seeking Advice for 18 Week Daughter Who Still Struggles with Babysitters
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on November 10, 2006
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My baby girl is such a "mama's girl" (early strangeritis), but it's making it hard for me to work (and I need to work to help support our family). I work from home tu...
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- I wish I could be more positive but I will tell you my daughter REFUSED to have a babysitter watch her until 14 months! I too tutor and teach and it was horrible. She...
- C. I am not sure if this is an ption for you, but you may want to try and put your daughter with a sitter outside of your home. Maybe an in-home daycare or another st...
- Have you tried having the babysitter put your daughter in the baby carrier? A good rule of thumb is to never ask your doctor for parenting advice (only medical advice...
Flying/traveling with a 3 Month Old
Asked by S.T. from Seattle
on June 11, 2007
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I hope to travel in August with my new baby girl. My husband is going to New York for a week in August for work, and I plan on going along with the baby. I'm guessing...
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- I have flown with my now 2 1/2 month son a LOT since he was 8 weeks old. First off, I would suggest bringing your carseat. If there is room on the flight, they will ...
- When flying with a baby it is always best to plan naps and meals for the plane. I tried to delay my daughter's nap, or if we were flying early, to wake her up extra e...
- Hi S., My husband and I were married & went to our honeymoon in Hawaii when my daughter was 3 months old. She actually did very well & I even got a lot of compliment...
3 Month Old in Spica Casts D/t Hip Dysplasia
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on September 5, 2008
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My three month old daughter has hip dysplasia and is wearing the spica cast- so both legs are in the cast and it extends up her chest. I have two questions: 1) What pr...
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- Hi, My daughter also had hip dysplasia diagnosed at birth. We went to Orthopedic Center of the Rockies when she was two weeks old and saw Dr. Sobel, who is great. He...
- My cousin had the same thing. I do't know how she did it but he walks normal now and you can not tell he ever had a problem. Sorry I can help more. Maybe she just n...
- We went through this with my daughter as well. She was in a cast from 6-9 mo. She didn't like it at first but eventually got used to it and she was a happy baby :) For...
What Should I Take with Me on My Vacation to Florida for My Baby?
Asked by R.W. from Tulsa
on July 6, 2010
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I'm taking a one week trip with my best friend to Florida to visit her dad's next month. I'm taking my 6 month old daughter with me on the plane. I was just wondering ...
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- I (just last month) took a trip that required four flights in 10 days with my 16 month old toddler in my lap... did I mention that I am in my third trimester?? haha...
- I've traveled w the pack n play before, and honestly won't ever do it again with baby i'm expecting as they are heavy and ackward. FL has tons of baby rentals (though ...
- I would check the airline's website, they generally have the weight/height requirements and whatnot on there for luggage. And one thing I always get to take on tri...
My Son Refuses to Sit in His stroller...help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on March 16, 2009
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My 4th and youngest child will be 2 years at the end of June. He refuses to sit in his stroller. Even with straps on, he stands up and
tries to climb out. He cries t...
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- Funny, my son will be 2 at the end of May and does the same thing! So, I try to mix it up, we'll bring his Radio flyer wagon - I'll put a truck and some snacks in it o...
- what about a harness that way when you walk with him he can't run to far ahead
- How about letting him push the 2-year old on your walks? Get a stroller low enough for him to handle, like an umbrella stroller. Yes, you'll have to go slower, but h...
