Planning: Summer Infant
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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...
Seeking Advice on Play Yards and Baby Monitirs
Asked by S.C. from Houston
on March 18, 2008
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I have been setting up my registry and it is about to drive me crazy. However I have two specific questions. My husband and I looked at the Pack n' Plays and really l...
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- I have the Chicco Lullaby Playard - Sahara and Summer Infant Day and Night Handheld Color Video Monitor. I love both of them. I just went on my first out of town t...
- We have been using our Graco monitor for 5 years now, never with a problem! I had purchased another one originally but could hear one of my neighbors. The graco one ...
- I am a big fan of Graco. My pack n play and monitors, strollers, carseats, everything was Grace and I never had one problem with anything.
Any Baby Monitor Suggestions?
Asked by S.B. from Duluth
on April 25, 2008
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We inherited my sister's Fisher Price baby monitor 2 yrs ago, and it was probably 17 yrs old then! It has worked great until this last month and it finally conked out....
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- well i dont have one to recomend but they're coming out with digital ones which would probably work a lot better than regular signal ones. i had all sorts of trouble w...
- Keep the I-Monitor its the best on the market and I haven't had any issues with mine. Maybe you got a dud? It should not loose its signal its a digital device. Do y...
- I tried using one with my first daughter, and ended up trying many, even the expensive ones. All of them ended up having problems somehow. I eventually gave up and I...
Making My Baby Wish List... What Are Your Must-haves?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on July 6, 2012
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I'm 17 1/2 weeks pregnant with my first boy, my third child. My youngest daughter is 5 1/2 so it's been a while since I've done the baby thing, and I have absolutely ...
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- I recieved a knock off baby bjorn style carrier from target (baby trends maybe?). LOVED it and could not have lived without it. I did not like travel systems (too hea...
- We made little use of the travel system, the baby monitor, hylands teething drops, baby washcloths, his first coat and shoes (probably premature purchases). We bought ...
- The bouncer, and swing. My son would hardly sleep anywhere but those for a couple months. Life savers! The swing especially because it was a travel one, and folded up ...
Aspirators
Asked by M.O. from New York
on October 22, 2009
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Hi! I'm having my 1st baby in February and before I even start on a baby registry I wanted to ask experienced moms out there, as far as health and safety for newborn ...
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- I agree that the hospital will give you the best aspirator out there! As for clippers, I used emery board files at first - such tiny digits! And now use a clippe...
- When ever I go to baby showers I like to give a diaper bag filled with all my favorite baby supplies! I will share with you! *Mylacon! (I buy the Wal-Mart brand. Work...
- I received an aspirator, clippers and digital thermometer in a small "summer infant" kit for my first son. Both my husband and I loved them. When my second son came ar...
Son Getting Out of Bed
Asked by D.I. from Jacksonville
on January 19, 2009
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My son has started to get out of bed at night after we put him down. We transition him to a new toddler bed about 1 month ago. He opens the door and comes out and we ...
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- My son did that too so I put a hook and eye lock on the outside of the door and he tries to open it for a few minutes then goes back to bed (of course lots of screamin...
- HI D., My daughter did this too. Only, she got creative and stopped waking me up. She would bring her blankie and sleep on the floor beside my bed. She is 18 now -...
- This is just a part of his freedom from his crib and is expected. My son is two and still on occasion gets out of bed. Just keep doing what you are doing. He will get ...
How to Create a Peaceful Transition from Bath to Changing Table
Asked by C.G. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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My son is 13 months old. Whenever he gets out of the tub (kitchen sink) he freaks out. I realize it is b/c he loves it, but I have been told that 5 minutes at his ag...
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- I give my daughter a bath, then put on a fresh diaper, lotion, her pjs and then give her her bedtime bottle. She started flipping out after the tub and I realized tha...
- Why only 5 minutes for a bath? If he loves it don't you think it would be a fun time for him to stay in longer. I don't think there really is a set time limit on baths...
- sorry i had to laugh when i read your question...memories of my 2 girls. that said, yes give him a longer bath w/toys. can you get a baby tub? or he is old enough to ...
