Older Child: Diaper Genie
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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. ...
Baby Shower Etiquette and Family Favoritism
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on August 31, 2006
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My whole family lives in Canada. I would like to consider inviting them to my baby shower but I don't know if it is appropriate. I know none of them will probably come...
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- I hope everything went well... I used to run a baby registry desk, and unfortunately there are some people who will look at a 5-10 page registry and say the mom is bei...
- Hi, B. I realize this post is very old and the situation is no longer about your baby shower. but I felt I wanted to try to encourage you because I know what you are ...
- To everyone here, It's interesting how people take things very personally. From what I've read, it looks as if the grandparents are behaving differently according to...
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...
Step by Step, How Did You Teach Your Girl Child to Wipe Herself?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on March 22, 2012
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How did you teach your girl child to wipe after bowel movements? At what age did your girl child start wiping herself after BM? Did you get special wipes or did she ...
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- my girl watched me and I watched and coached her
- I thought them to pat the front dry and reach around and wipe the back. I would tell them "pat, pat, pat, now wipe the back". Of course they needed lots of remindin...
- "Front to back!" a zillion times... still doing it for girls age 3 and 5. Five year old doesn't REALLY need me to remind her but it can't hurt, right?
Just for Fun -- Most Used Baby Item
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on February 13, 2011
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I am putting together a basket for my sister in law who is having her second (after a 6 year gap) (due in July) of "my favorite things" after having my 8 month old. An...
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- A light weight duster for mom that has pockets and snaps or buttons up the front.
- I had babies that spit up constantly so I couldn't live w/ out cloth diapers which I used as burp clothes. The other thing I lived was plastic rings that linked toget...
- How about some cute little baby booties? Is her other child a girl or a boy? I'm guessing the new baby will be a girl since you said you are including a "pinky purse"...
Must Haves for a Mom of 2
Asked by D.M. from Tampa
on May 8, 2007
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I think I have everything covered on my baby registry but I just wanted to see if any Moms out there had any good ideas for things a mother of a 1 1/2 year old and a n...
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- Hello and happy mothers day!! I am also a mother of 2. My son is three and my daughter turns two in june so they are close as well. one thing i can suggest is simpli...
- I'm a mother of 2 girls and the "must have" item(s) I pick are: 1) Double-Stroller (I personally have a Graco Duo Glider and love it) 2) Snuglie and/or hip holder 3...
- The book, "On Becoming Babywise", sleep sacks (saved me during winter and kept me from bundling my January 3rd girl!), get a good Medela breast pump (double, either th...
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...
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...
Looking for More Quality Items for Fun Time
Asked by K.W. from Corpus Christi
on February 22, 2008
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My baby isn't here yet, but I'm so excited i'm already getting prepared!
Can anyone suggest videos, books, etc. that are geared more towards teaching and/or instill...
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- I am so glad that you recognize the time that you are spending with your child during her formative years is so vital. So, with that in mind, remember that you are yo...
- Hi K.! I know exacctly how you feel! I had my son in 1991 and then in 2005 I had a little girl...wow! We were absolutely elated and overjoyed to be expecting! It w...
- We do not watch a lot of TV at home. One of my personal goals was to not plop my child in front of the TV as a babysitter, even if the videos were deemed "educational"...
