Pet: Infant, Graco
9 articles
Removing Cat Urine from Car Seat
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on April 1, 2010
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The cat peed in the baby's car seat and it got on the straps. I dont think I can remove them completely in order to wash them in the washing machine..does anyone have ...
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- Nature miracle works great on cat pee. Getting him neutered will help a lot with inappropriate urination. If he has not had his vaccines updated that should be done to...
- Our cat urinated on every single cushion of our couch! We tried using the commercial products but without much success."Stink Free" works very well. It removes the u...
- You are right, you cannot machine wash or submerge car seat harnesses in the washing machine! It breaks down the fibers and makes them weak, susceptible to breaking in...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Car Seat vs Booster
Asked by L.S. from Denver
on November 5, 2008
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My 4 1/2 year old son threw up in the car yesterday. I tried cleaning out his car seat but it still smells - he's been in a Britax Roundabout for the last 2 1/2 years....
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- Go to TodayShow.MSN.Com and look at their segment on booster seats. They just did a study on booster seats and found the least expensive booster seats were the safest...
- You can take the seat cover off and wash it. It seems kind of hard, but once you do it for the first time, it's pretty easy. Just can be time consuming at first. I ...
- I think the whole great thing about a britax is that you can keep them in a harness longer. That is safer than a booster seat. I would clean it, BUT if you don't wan...
Stinky Diaper Pail, Help!
Asked by M.I. from Denver
on August 4, 2008
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We have the Graco hands free diaper pail which controls oder great when it's closed, but really reeks when you open it. What can I use to take that smell out of the p...
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- You might try dry cat litter with soda if you can find it. Put the bag of litter into the pail opened and loose if possible. Set it in the garage or even outside in ...
- This may sound sarcastic but I'm not trying to be, really. I had the same problem with my first son and boy did the room stink. I had one of those fancy pails. Okay...
- baking soda!!! pour some in th bag/liner thing in the bottom of the pail when you replace it. we had a cheap safey first one and thats what i did, and it worked pretty...
Mouse Droppings
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on September 26, 2009
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Eww...So, as my two year old has outgrown many of his baby items, we have stored them above our garage. Figured it was drier there than the basement. Most items are en...
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- Hi J., I have had the same experience, and your first thought is "Oh, how gross!!" Through my Shaklee business, I have discovered the best germicide called Basic G. ...
- let me know what yo get. we have the same problam.
- You can throw a boppy in the dryer after washing. Toss in a couple of clean tennis balls to get it to fluff. Did it when I bought a 2nd hand boppy and it worked perfec...
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
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...
Twins + a 2 Year Old
Asked by C.L. from Portland
on September 14, 2006
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I have no idea how I am going to feed two babies at once, and take care of my 2 year old, I won't be able to pay for daycare anymore, as three childrem will be to expe...
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- I know how you feel and it is very difficult but also worth it. My twins are now 16 months and my other son just turned three. The first year is very hard but you ca...
- Hi C., I have 11-month-old twins and a four and a half year old and can relate to your dilemma. I had to quit working because we could not afford childcare for...
- Well, first of all, you have a husband who thinks you can both do it, so that's worth its weight in gold!! Of course you CAN do it, it's just that you're nervous about...
What's the Best Money You Ever Spent on Making Life Easier?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on May 24, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I thought I'd ask you this question because I am SO happy that I had a large coat closet converted into a pantry on one side and closet on the other. It...
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- What a small world, as I recommended the exact same change to my sisters remodel..that she turn a coat closet into a pantry for her family with 3 teens....she thanks m...
- Having someone plow the driveway when we had tons of snow this winter. My husband was much more pleasant to be around on all those snow days ! ; )
- What a interesting question! I'm really enjoying reading all the answers. I would definitely have to agree about the Lasik. I had it done more than 10 years ago, ...
