Registry & Gift Ideas: Infant, Beco
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New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
Registry- HELP
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2011
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Will you lovely ladies help me out? It's been SO long since I've had a baby in the house that my memory is failing me.
SO many friends and family have asked me if my ...
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- My best friend gave us a three way touch lamp from Pottery Barn kids (in white). It was the greatest thing becuase it was silent when doing the middle of the night ch...
- There are some pricier items that are good gifts for people who might like to go together to buy them... like the carseat/stroller travel system, a pack and play or ba...
- For me a total waste of money was a baby bath tub. Next time I only want one of those sponge things or a small seat (teh one for newborns +). I also never used the bot...
Best Baby Carrier
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on January 24, 2009
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So I am having my second child with in the month and i need a good baby carrier to keep the infant on me while I chase after my toddler! :) I tried out some of my frie...
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- S., I hated the Baby Bjorn. It hurt my shoulders, back and neck. I have an Ultimate Baby Wrap that I loved when my babies were tiny. For an older baby, I love the ...
- i saw a lot of recommendations for the ergo, which i love for my 6 month old, but it was not great when she was a newborn (the infant insert is a headache). I loked th...
- Hi S., For my daughter we used the Infantino sling. It's a soft cloth sling that is easy to get into and out of, leaves your hands free, and supports your baby in ...
What Do I Really Need for a Second Baby?
Asked by E.L. from Los Angeles
on May 12, 2010
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Prior to being on bed rest I did not want a second baby shower. I was so fortunate to receive so many gifts the first time around! Being on bed rest really changed my ...
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- Girl bedding and all the little things like clothes for ages up to 1yr or even 2 yrs., blankets, pacifiers, storage bags for milk, diapers, anything that needs replaci...
- My friend gave me a Hooter Hider that she was no longer using. It was fabulous for nursing in public. We had a son and then a daughter - we chose not to find out t...
- As for nursing in a carrier, my Moby was difficult to use- the girls always "jack-knifed" in it, but it is possible to make it work. The Ergo is good once they're a b...
What Baby Carrier Do You Prefer?
Asked by L.L. from Portland
on July 6, 2010
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I am trying to find the right baby carrier for my 6 month old baby girl. My friend has both the ergo and the freehand mei tai. I tried the mei tai and loved it but s...
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- Ergo! I have neck and shoulder issues so I was very concerned about buying something that would not stress those parts of my body. Also we were adopting from Vietnam...
- We have used a Baby Bjorn, hotsling and Ergo for our 2 kids. The ergo is by far the most comfortable for me and baby and I love that I can still haul either of my ki...
- For my first child, I had a pouch sling (from slinglings.com) and loved it. I carried him in there until he was nearly 2 (and close to 30 lbs). The sling did keep me...
Specific Baby Carrier - Anyone Have Experience with This One?
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on February 10, 2012
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I was doing some poking around on the Babies R Us website and I noticed that they have this baby carrier on sale. It is the Infantino Support Ergonomic Carrier. When...
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- I have the Bjorn, and love it!!! you can get them on sale for about $45 nothing fancy just a regular bjorn. I received a wrap and a sling at my baby shower and didn't ...
- Looks like an ERGO knock off. I had an ERGO and LOVED it. Yes they are pricey, but I used it pretty much until she turned 4 (not as frequently in the end). Worth eve...
- I've waisted money on 5 baby carriers that didn't suit us well (bjorn, moby, sling of some sort, and a pouch from some over priced baby boutique. My recommendation sk...
Advice on Baby Sling
Asked by R.C. from Chicago
on August 2, 2008
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I'm due any day now and would like some advice. I've been reading a lot about "attachment parenting" and would really love to give it a try. Any advice on baby sling...
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- i bought all the slings and baby carriers i used online or got them as gifts from friends. if you know anyone with any, test them out to see what you think. i found my...
- I used a Snuggy over a sling. We loved it.. S.
- I tried a whole bunch and I ended up loving my Beco http://www.becobabycarrier.com/ If you are breastfeeding you can even nurse them while you wear them, which is ...
Ideas for a Unique Baby Shower Gift for New Mom-to-be with Everything.
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on April 4, 2009
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Hi mom's,
Pls let me know the most unique baby shower gift you've received, seen or heard about. I am going to a baby shower in a week for a new mom who's got it all,...
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- Hi N.! I make custom wipes cases....I just get a regular wipes case and cover it in whatever fabric you would chose and put trim around it...I can add ribbons, embelli...
- I love the idea about signing up for meals! Also, diaper service if using cloth - boxes of diapers if not as no one ever has enough of those - gift cert to a Mommy and...
- I attended a baby shower for a friend expecting her 5th child. Instead of gifts, we passed around a calendar and everyone signed up to bring a meal for her family. T...
Gift for Preemie?
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2008
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Hi there - a close friend just had a very premature baby. I was wondering if any other moms out there had preemies and what gifts they found the most useful. he is be...
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- Hi. I had a preemie 14 years ago, and he also weighed 3 lbs., 10 1/2 ounces. The gift that I found most useful was preemie diapers and preemie clothes. Best of luck to...
- Hi, I didn't have a preemie but I use a wrap/carrier for my 4 mo old that works for preemies through toddlers and would be great for a preemie because they need to be ...
- I had twins that were born at 30 weeks and were both 3bls each. What I found useful was the Snuzzler Head & Body Support for the car seat. It will keep the baby in pla...
Babywearing Advice? Looking for Comfortable Carrier...
Asked by M.W. from Philadelphia
on December 3, 2008
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I am carrying my 3-month old daughter in a Baby Bjorn right now, but it's starting to get painful for me.
Any advice on comfortable baby carriers to wear? I need...
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- LOVE, LOVE, LOVED, the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder!!!!! Wore my son til he was 3... I actually have about half a dozen, if you'd like one... I bought them to hav...
- My absolute favorite is the Baby Ergo. It is pricey I agree ($100+/-). However when you consider how much the baby is in it it is a good deal. I have tried many othe...
- hi there! i see that you have already made a purchase, but i would still like to tell you about the ergo baby carrier! u can find it online at ergobaby.com - it is the...
