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Baby Bjorn
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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Hello, The pediatrician mentioned that my 3 1/2 month old baby is developing a slightly flat head in the back. She suggested that when he's awake to try to avoid hav...
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- Hi Julie, We use the Ergo carrier for our 4 month old and it is world's more comfortable (in my opinion) than the Bjorn. Under 15 pounds and they recommend the inf...
- The Ergo carrier is amazing. It puts the weight on your hips instead of your back. Go to a baby store with many different type of packs and ask if you can try them o...
- I agree with the previous post! Get an Ergo! I love mine and carry my 22 pound-1 year old in it sometimes still to this day! You can purchase it at the Nurture Cent...
Recommendations on Baby Carriers?
Asked by N.S. from San Diego
on November 6, 2008
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I'm just about due to have my second (2 weeks!) and I'm looking for a baby carrier. With my first I had the Baby Bjorn and hated it. I'm very short-waisted and petite ...
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- I liked the sling for the first few months. Now that he is six months I am using the ergo. My one complaint is that the shoulder straps fall off of my shoulders. It...
- If you search past posts on this site regarding carriers, you'll see the Ergo was very popular among Mamma's here. I love the Ergo. I have two. The old style I got...
- I love the Ergo. I didn't use the infant insert as much as I had hoped to because it got too hot for both mom and baby during the summer months. But now that my son is...
Carrier or Sling for a New Born
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Just wondering what type of carrier or sling is recommend that anyone has used to carry a newborn. We have a Baby Bjorn but I know that the baby needs to be older wit...
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- I used an Infantino for my son, but if I had to do it again, I'd use a New Native carrier. I got a HotSling and didn't like the feel of the ring on my shoulder, but ot...
- It really depends on your personality (and the baby's too). I fell in love with the adjustable ring sling, mostly because it was sooooo easy to nurse while I was doing...
- I HIGHLY recommend the Metrowrap (look it up online). I used the Baby Bjorn for my two older children and thought it was great until it really started bothering my bac...
Recommendations About Various Baby Gear Products
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on March 20, 2008
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I'm looking for opinions about best strollers, carriers, car seats. I am pretty much clueless. Light weight seems good to me, but I don't even know if that's an issu...
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- Ok I JUST went through this! I used the Graco car seat and stroller. I also got a "snap and go" a frame stroller that the carrier snaps into, VERY lightweight. That...
- Hi! Congratulations! The only thing that I would add is to advise you to check consumerreports.org for all kinds of great information. I used Graco and then Britax ...
- Hi C., Congratulations! Yeah for mommies over 40! :) I would suggest that you do some looking on the web and find some things that you like. When you do, then check ...
Best All Around Sling
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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I'm looking for advice on the best sling for a newborn on up. I used the standard Baby Bjorn with my daughter, which she loved. However, my back didn't love it. I thou...
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- I liked a plain old sling. Got mine from www.Babymoonslings.com. I had the Bjorn with back support and liked it OK when my baby was very small, but overall the sling...
- I have a baby bjorn as well, but really enjoy using the ERGO carrier. It was great on my back and if it wasn't for the price, right now, I would own my own. For now, I...
- I loved the ERGO..it distributes the weight evenly. I haven't had back issues with it.
Baby Carriers
Asked by A.H. from Kansas City
on May 7, 2008
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Has anyone every used the carrier called the "Moby Wrap?" How about the Peanut Shell? Baby Bjorn? Tell me what you love or hate about some carriers. Not super int...
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- I love my baby Bjorn carrier. When the baby is small you can carry in the front or later on you can switch it to the back. It does get awfully warm for the baby though...
- I really like my Moby wrap. It's so lightweight and easy to learn how to tie around. My daughter really likes it because some of the holds she can look out at everythi...
- I use a one-piece sling made by my friend Kerry who is the owner of the business, eieiobaby gear. It is wonderful, both for baby and your back! It also works for bot...
Potty Chair or Seat Recommendations
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on December 15, 2008
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Mamas:
I have a 16mth old boy, 2 bathrooms (full and powder room) and were looking toward potty training and need recommendations on what to purchase. There are sooo...
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- Potty chair is the way I went. My kids were 10 1/2 months and 11 1/2 months trained.They like the stability getting on and off the chair. It's well balanced on the flo...
- Baby Bjorn stool and seat are excellent and sturdy.
- I completely agree with Alison S's post. 16 months is a good time to ask if they want to use the potty readily available on the floor. That's the route I like to go ...
Flying with 15 Month Old on My Lap - 2 Hr 50 Min Flight
Asked by C.H. from Washington DC
on December 11, 2007
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Any ideas for traveling with 15 mo who will have to sit on my lap. I'm worried he will fight staying on my lap during the flight. You know the usual wiggling and win...
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- You didn't say what time of day you are flying. If you can, try and fly during or near nap times. My daughter always fell asleep on the plane (and still does) when we...
- Hi C., My daughter first flew at 6 weeks old for a 5 hour flight, and many times since then. So I know what you're going through! If you can "manipulate" your child...
- Hey C.! We flew with my 13 month old (she's now 16 months) and she too is a wiggle worm and hates sitting on laps. however, in the plane I think she realized that th...
8 Week Old Infant Won't Sleep in Crib
Asked by S.M. from Madison
on July 31, 2008
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My 8 week old baby will not sleep in his crib. I'm having the most problems with getting him down for naps as he wants to sleep in the Baby Bjorn or while lying on so...
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- My son, now 19 months, was just like that. He always wanted to sleep either on my husband or my chest. The swing and the vibrating infant chair worked for him. Also y...
- Our daughter didn't sleep in the crib for naps until she was 3 months old. We just kept putting her in there and of course she would wake up right away. Eventually s...
- 2 of my boys didn't like their crib for awhile, but they did like to sleep in their car seat, and the pediatrician said that was fine. You might want to try that. Goo...
Baby Carrier Recommendations?
Asked by O.A. from Portland
on January 19, 2012
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I just found out that I'm expecting my third baby. I'm wanting to get a carrier that I really love, this time. I'm looking for something that is VERY comfortable, I ...
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- Hi there, I have the Gemini. It is definitely a versatile carrier but be warned it is not super easy to put on or take off. Doing it one handed is next to impossib...
- I do not like face forward models as they do not protect a baby from the vibrations of others who see her/him face on. A small child needs protection from the emotion...
- There's no getting around actually trying them yourself.... unless you're 5'7, b cup, about 135. (or a man). Despite that carriers are "for" women, they seem to fit me...
