Planning: Aquaphor
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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...
Real Mommy Tips/tricks/secrets for 1St Time Mom's Shower Gift
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on May 22, 2010
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Hello all! I am putting together a book for a good friend who will be a first time mommy in August. If anyone has some good tips/tricks/secrets to share it would be ...
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- Some more... Pretreat and wash in HOT for poop stains and they will almost always come out. I've found that if I'm washing it in hot, I don't have to do quite as mu...
- If your not opposed to used stuff, for free, go to www.freecycle.org to see if there is a freecycle group in your area. I didn't have to buy clothes for my daughters ...
- Always have a glass of water for you every time you nurse the baby. For the first few weeks write down the time of each feeding and which side you started the feeding...
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...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
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. ...
Help with Baby Registry
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on February 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm ready to start creating and registering for items on my baby registry. This is our first child, and I really have no idea where to start. There is so m...
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- First of all, congratulations!! I remember registering for my first, it is soooo much fun!! Definitely onesies and sleepers. Receiving blankets, crib sheets. A bassine...
- This is a great question :) First, you only need about 10 outfits (sleepers & onesies)and maybe 2 outfits (cute things when you take baby out) in 3 months size. Depend...
- I just glanced through some of the responses and wanted to say while getting things for baby is very important don't forget a few essentials for you. If you are breast...
What to Add/leave off Baby Registry?
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 31, 2008
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Hi - I am wondering what items other Moms have put on their Baby Registry, and what items you would leave off? Obviously, leave off clothes, but is there anything you ...
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- I agree with Anne. Register for everything you want or think you may need. I had a lot of people pool together and get me some of the bigger purchases. I also regis...
- I read a few of the responses, and I agree with most of them, only request one kind of bottle, they seriously take up so much room, and you will end up prefering one b...
- i agree about the diaper genie....waste of money. at our house garbage goes out every day anyways. but onesies are a big must. i used cloth diaper as burp towels.
Plz Share Your Baby Eczema Story...
Asked by K.A. from Seattle
on February 21, 2010
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I am battling my daughters eczema since 2 months, it's a huge struggle and breaks my heart.
Please, if you had a baby with eczema, share your story so I can gain stre...
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- My son has had eczema since he was born. He's now 6. I tried SEVERAL different things before I found out the simplest thing for us was oatmeal. We use Johnson & Joh...
- My 2 year old daughter become covered in eczema at about 2 months of age. She was exclusively breastfed at that time. A friend mentioned what seemed to be a crazy reco...
- My daughter's eczema depends on the season. She had it when she was exclusively breastfed and stil has it at 2.5 years. We let her get a litle bit of sun every day ...
Looking for Good, Mild Baby Wash/lotion for Eczema
Asked by P.P. from Rochester
on September 21, 2008
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My 18 month old daughter has a mild case of eczema on her arms and legs. I had the same thing as a child and it eventually went away on its own, but right now I would...
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- I use Aveeno baby wash and cream because my son gets a rash from the fragrance in the J&j products. I also use Aquaphor wash occasionally.
- My daughter had Eczema at 6 months. The doctor told me to not use any baby washes on her. Instead she suggested Dove bar soap. It worked great. Her dry patches cleared...
- My son has eczema as well. We use Berts Bees for baby wash, and then Cetaphil (the generic wegmans brand)for lotion. Good luck!
2Yr Old with Bumpy Skin Looks like White Heads
Asked by L.L. from Albuquerque
on August 6, 2010
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My 2yr old daugher has bumpy white head looking skin on her arms/thighs and cheeks. We use Aveno bath wash and aquaphor lotion. Asked dr and she said it was a form o...
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- Hello... My daughter, now 8 has had eczema her whole life(along with some other major health issues) and we tried everything!!! Her pulmonologist about 2 years ago sai...
- It isn't possible even for a doctor to diagnose skin issues without seeing them. I would go back to the doctor if the cream isn't working. Remember that most skin issu...
- In the summer I get the same prickly heat rash. It itches and burns at the same time. using sunscreen makes it worse w/blotchy patches around it. I think a sunburn is ...
