Play Yards & Play Pens: Teddy Bears
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Baby Play-yard Advice/suggestion
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Hi there,
I'm starting to research about baby play yards (aka pack-n-play) and would like to know what factors you considered in choosing the one you had? Are ther...
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- Hi C., I think the Graco Pack n Play's are awesome. Very popular. The other ones are similar, but it's not that big a difference to stress over. They have the ones...
- Our family loves our huge and roomy 10 year old Regalo play yard. It is easy to set up and take down, travel with, clean and our 37 lb, 2 year old grandson demands to ...
- I would say skip it for now. I found that I never used my playpen until my baby was starting to crawl and then she didn't like staying in there for long. The less unne...
To Find Out or Not to Find Out (The Sex)
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on August 16, 2011
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I'm on a roll with questions the past few days :)
We have one boy and one girl already. We found out the sex with both of them. With this pregnancy being such a hug...
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- i didn't find out and loved it....i would opt to not find out again...you don't get many suprises once you're older...and as far as clothes, yellows and greens and you...
- I didn't find out and I didn't buy a lot of clothes either. It actually worked in my favor, because when we finally had my daughter and family finally found out what ...
- My sister just had a baby shower for her soon to be grandchild. It's their first and they decided not to find out the sex. For the shower the theme was "Surprise" w...
Infants/sleeping
Asked by S.S. from Dover
on October 8, 2009
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I have a 4 month old who does not want to sleep during the day unless I am holding her. I can rock her to sleep and put her in her pack and play or in the crib and wit...
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- Hi S., I would get a sling, put her in there and just live with her there until this phase passes. It will free your hands up and make life MUCH more liveable. Sh...
- Health Sleep Habits Happy Child by Dr. Weisenbluth....she just needs you to show her how to soothe herself to sleep:)
- I had the same problem. The only way I could get my daughter to nap was to lay on a bed with her during her nap, she just wouldn't stay asleep in a crib. Now that she'...
When to Move Baby to Crib
Asked by A.J. from Phoenix
on July 14, 2008
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How long did you keep your babies in their bassinet in your room? My daughter is 4 months old and doesn't sleep in our bed, but she sleeps in her pack and play next to...
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- A., First, let me say, every situation is completely different; and it is ultimately your decision as to whether you are all ready for the move or not. I kept our da...
- Do what your heart tells you!! As long as you are sleeping, and she is sleeping what is it hurting to have her in your room? If you don't feel good about it, don't mov...
- Hi A., Like you, we also had our baby sleeping in a bassinet in our bedroom when she was a newborn. As you know the advantages of having your little one close by are...
Travel Bed for a Toddler
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on June 15, 2009
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So here's my situation - we went to see the inlaws this weekend and my 22 month old son is now as long as the pack-n-play - so there was not much sleep going on for an...
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Cleaning Baby Toys
Asked by C.M. from Charleston
on November 29, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
What do you use to clean off your babies toys, carseat etc.? We just had relatives here with kids with colds, and of course we all got their colds. I ha...
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- toys - put in the kitchen sink with soap and 3 cap fulls of bleach. For things that can be submerged in water (battery operated, etc) spray with lysol. Car seat - ...
- You can spray lysol on everything. The carseat should be washable.
- basic and plan us every household bleach. You will just have to alternate the use of her toys. Start when she is sleep so by the time she wakes they will be ready for...
What kind of activities can I do with my 2 year old at home?
Asked by M.G. from Washington DC
on April 11, 2008
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Ok, it is summer time but due to one thing and another we only have one car.
so i was wondering what kind of activities i can do with my almost 2 year old at home d...
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- Hi M., I have been a SAHM for 17 years. I have 3 children, a daughter (17, and 2 sons (15 and 11). Like you, I looked for "activities" to do with my children. If...
- I also am a stay at home Mom with a 2yr old and 3yr old. I know that it can be a challenge to occupy children at that young age. Everyday is a struggle to balance ...
- Here goes w/more idea for your little boy :D...wading pool, slip & slide, sprinkler (!), Play-Doh (you can make your own! Look online for recipe), building blocks, Lin...
Pillows in Bed with Baby
Asked by D.F. from St. Louis
on April 7, 2011
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Ok ladies, I care for children in my home. My policy has always been no pillows in bed with children under 18 mo. However I have one mother who insists that if I put a...
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- Waivers really don't protect a person from liability. The real question is whether or not you are licensed and what do the current state standards say if you are. Si...
- Since you are caring for children in your home you are responsible for keeping them safe, I think you are very wise to have policies such as "no pillows in bed under 1...
- If you're not comfortable doing this than don't. But, I thought pillows weren't a problem once baby could roll over. I would think at 9 months this wouldn't even be ...
When to Start Sleep Training in a Conflicted, Separating Household?
Asked by C.M. from Miami
on July 1, 2011
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My son is 7 months old and absolutely refuses to go to sleep without me. He screams when in his crib. Not only, does he want to be in bed with me but also cuddled clos...
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- Due to the soon to be MAJOR upheaval and change in the family dynamic... now more than ever your infant child will need your safety, love, comfort and breast. Co-slee...
- Co sleep until you have moved and are resettled six weeks. Then move your son to a crib next to your bed. He won't be able to climb out of it if it is one of those d...
- I would rock my son until he was asleep and then put him in the crib. He would wake up as soon as I laid him down and start to cry. We got one of the heartbeat bears a...
1St Birthday
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter's first birthday is in a month and we are having the party at home with about 50 or so people. I'm serving pizza but am at a loss about a theme or colors ...
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- Buy your party items at the Dollar Store. Not only will your money go farther, but they have really cute things (flowers, etc.) so you don't have to have a theme...it ...
- For my daughters 1st birthday I just did solid colors for decor. We did pink and yellow. It was really cute and a lot cheaper. I bought the colored plates at walmar...
- My daughter just turned 1 about a month ago and we had not one but two parties for her. One for friends and family and another for her playgroup which consisted of 14 ...
