Older Child: Diaper Champ
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Smelly Diaper Champ
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on May 13, 2008
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We've used the diaper champ for 17 months now. For the first year or so the odor was easily controlled. Now we can't seem to get rid of the odor. We've tried oust (...
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- Oh my I Have the same problem. Here is our solution. We use the lightly scented glad force flex bags and when when change the bag out we spray oust then let it "air" o...
- I haven't been able to read everything (there are A LOT of responses), but I thought I would add...sprinkle a little baking soda in the bottom after you clean it. It ...
- We have the same trouble. We originally bought it because we saw it on Good Morning America. We've had it for 6 years, and have never been able to completely "get it...
Diaper Pail Recommendation
Asked by J.S. from Pittsburgh
on November 12, 2009
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I need to replace my Diaper Champ (the rubber ring around one edge keeps coming off, making it impossible to use the pail). I'm deciding between the Diaper Dekor and ...
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- Save your money!! I hated my diaper genie - not simple to use and you could smell the diapers... like another poster said, you could smell scented poop. Not so nice....
- We use and always have used the diaper genie, with our first we were given an older model and it was ok but a pain to cut the plastic bags and empty however, with my s...
- I owned a Diaper Genie and quit using it. I found that all it did was mask the diaper odor so instead of smelling a dirty diaper you smelled a scented dirty diaper. ...
When Do They Learn How to Wipe Their Own Butt?
Asked by R.S. from New York
on May 6, 2012
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Literally, I posted this question and did not get a single response!! Not one ... :(
So I waited, figuring that time would answer this question for me, but I am rea...
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- my 8 year old still has trouble, I finally bought diaper wipes & showed him to use those ,after usage he had to wrap it up in tp and throw in trash can because they ca...
- My son was trained when he was 25 months old. He always wiped but that basically meant he took a swipe towards his butt with a wipe. He did not become actually effecti...
- I think I'm totally in the minority here. I had mine start wiping on their own when they first started using the toilet right about age 3. I talked them through it and...
How Old Did Your Children Sleep in Their Own Bed?
Asked by A.S. from New York
on November 22, 2010
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i am a new mom without any experience, but I just think about that when could let children sleep alone in their own room, could you tell me about your experiences ? Th...
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- Mine have slept in their own cribs, in their own rooms, from day ONE! It was the BEST advice I got when I was pregnant: do not ROCK your baby to sleep (put them down a...
- I co-slept with my first daughter for 3 months, and then onto the crib. With # 2, I had every intention of co-sleeping for a couple of months, but she hated it! We sti...
- My son slept alone from day 1. He is 4 now and usually comes and crawls in bed with us in the morning for 30 minutes. He has always been good about sleeping anywhere -...
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
