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Crib Recalls & Recommendations
Asked by M.M. from New York
on May 1, 2010
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Just found out our Ellis Simplicity crib has been recalled. The manufact. is out of business. We have to take the thing back to Target and receive a refund, credit or ...
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- I suggest you go online and read reviews on the various cribs. So many of them have recently been recalled. I wish I had one to recommend, but I don't. Good luck!! ...
- Buy Buy Baby has many crib models but one in particular, the Lajobi/ Bonavita Classic Crib "Hudson" stands out for its solid construction, excellent quality finish, af...
- It's not fancy, but we love our crib. Google lollipop crib and I think you will see it online. Buy Buy Baby is where we bought ours. It's very simple, but... turns int...
Need New Vacuum Asap. Recommendations....
Asked by J.K. from Mansfield
on January 15, 2010
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I need a new vacuum like yesterday LOL. But seriously... I had a dirt devil swivel glide. I like it alot but I've tore up 2 of them in the last 5 years. I'm not even s...
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- We also have the Dyson Animal vac and love it. My mom went through 3 vacs of other brands in the 5 years that we have had ours and finally broke down and bought one h...
- Ok....I will not tell you which vac to buy....I will tell you to go to Sears and TRY each vac. Dump all the dirt on the floor (use the bagless ones to dump from) and a...
- HI J.! I HATE my Dyson and wish I had never bought it. CONS: The hose is packed in so tight that it never reaches very far without tipping over the vaccum. The...
Need Recommendations for Sleep Options for Newborn
Asked by T.P. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2009
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I have a 25 month old girl and am expecting a second baby in less than 2 months. With my first daughter, she hated her crib and ended up sleeping with us every night ...
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- Hi T., I had the same scenario that you have. My first daughter co slept with us until she was 3yo. I think I had a harder time with the separation than she did. My s...
- I did a combination of co-sleeping and bassinet for both of my children. Sometimes I would actually use the infant carseat, as they preferred that "snug" feeling.
- I just had really good luck with my son.... We had a co-sleeper, but I would say for the first month or so, he did not like it and slept in bed with us. Then I start...
Calendar/Planner Recommendations
Asked by A.E. from Detroit
on May 20, 2011
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Hi Moms! I am looking at getting a new planner. In the past I have used the Franklin Covey weekly planner. I am finding now that it is too bulky. I have my work sc...
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- The best one I've found -- MomAgenda --www.momagenda.com. Has a weekly calendar and space for four kids. I use those for my two girls, my husband and my mother (since...
- I just use the calendar in Outlook (e-mail) and then if I need a hard copy, I just print it. It works for me, and was way cheaper than Franklin Covey.
- I have been using the At A Glance collegiate monthly academic planner (item# 70CP060512). I like that it has lined spaces for each day of the month. I much prefer a...
Potty Training - Looking for Toliet Recommendations
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on May 15, 2009
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I'm looking to put out the potties for my daughter, as recommended by her ped. Seems like the bjorn potties are the most popular but I'm looking for recommendations/t...
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- Bjorn are teh best, Iused them and are most versatile to fit any potty. Get going. V.
- I do daycare and have lots of little butts sitting on potties. I had to get a new potty cause my old ones weren't um, large enough for the butts and weren't keeping l...
- We just started training. We purchased the Primo 4 in 1 potty chair for our upstairs bathroom. It is really nice because the seat is a little cushy, but cleans easy. I...
Need Help for Finding a Children's Magazine Suited for a Four Years Old...
Asked by M.B. from Reno
on August 16, 2010
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Currently I have a subscription with Highlights High Five for my son who hasn't showing much interest at the magazine. He would look through it, but won't do any puzzl...
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- My kids are older, but they loved National Geo and also the Disney magazine (not sure it's still around). As a suggestion-- magazine subscriptions make a wonderful b...
- A few good ones are Wild Animal Baby, Turtle, and Your Big Backyard. My kids loved these as toddlers, and still do. Wild Animal Baby is my favorite, but it is only b...
- National geographic little kids is what we have. My daughter likes it and I get ideas of things to do with her... R.
Am I Making Parenting Too Hard? I Don't Know What I Am Doing.
Asked by C. from Minneapolis
on February 12, 2009
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I am feeling like I just don't know what I am doing when it comes to parenting. I was never a "kid person", but everyone told me that when you have kids of your own, ...
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- I noticed that your tagline states that your girls are the center of your world. I know that you mean that in the best way, but I hope that you also take time to care ...
- I think you answered your own question. Relax and enjoy parenting and you will raise happy, healthy children. Don't be so hard on yourself. Don't compare yourself t...
- I have to agree with the first posting, you are the only one that know your children, you cant base there life learning and experiences off of the internet and books t...
Photos Printed as "Yearbooks" and Online Journaling
Asked by G.S. from Austin
on January 1, 2010
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OK moms, I want to do better with organizing and printing my photos and memories this year. Crafty scrapbooking is not for me, I've learned, because I just don't have ...
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- Creative memories is the easiest. Not sure about cost. If you want a dealer's contact, I can give you one or you can go online and find a dealer near you. I have done ...
- I'm with you- not interested in the scrap booking mess and the books are so huge when you are finished. I do all of my albums online on Kodakgallery.com . Very easy, y...
- I would recommend smilebox by Hallmark. Me and my friends use it. You can pick themes and music for a digital scrapbook. A friend of mine put together an album for ...
Baby Videos
Asked by D.G. from Washington DC
on December 17, 2008
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I am soon to have twins with a 19 month old already at home. I want to buy some DVDs for her to watch during times when I just need her to be entertained when I am too...
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- I have twins too! Congratulations on your new babies and to your daughter for being a big sister who can say she has "two babies". We have been using the "Your b...
- Hi, I wish I had advice for you about some baby videos, but I have a 13 month old dd who does not care to watch any tv, no matter what I put on for her. Maybe I'll c...
- I think the reading one is OK.. heard good things about it too. I also used videos from time to time, no television, but an ocassional video for times to get stuff ...
Daughters Birthday
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on June 26, 2008
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My daughter is going to be turning 1 in about 2 months (WOW, its past by so fast). My MIL is a big party planner and wants to know what "theme" I want for her birthda...
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- Hi C., For my daughter's first birthday we did the 1st birthday theme. You can find some adorable items at your local party store or go online to www.partyexpress...
- Hi C.. My youngest daughter just turned one a few weeks ago, and I did The Baby Minnie theme. It really looked beautiful.
- At my daughter's first birthday (last September) we decorated in baby Sesame Street characters. There are tons of decorations with baby Elmo, baby Cookie Monster, and...
