Registry & Gift Ideas: Infantino
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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 ...
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...
Recommendations for Shopping Cart Covers
Asked by E.S. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2008
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Hello,
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced shopping cart cover? There are not many reviews on this. I'm not looking for all the bells and whistles. Just som...
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- AVON sells a decent one at a reasonable price.
- I have the Floppy Seat. It works the best...and I've tried a few other "cheaper" models. It covers everything completely and has a strap to put around your child also....
- You may be able to find a used one at a used kids store or on craigslist. I have a Floppy Seat: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2440415. I put it ...
Mommy and Baby Products
Asked by M.M. from Las Vegas
on January 5, 2008
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I just had a quick question. I have several family members who are going to be having babies here really soon. I have my ideas of what to get them but I am requesting ...
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- If these are mom's that are going to be breastfeeding, I would include either Lansinoh lanolin or Nipple Cream by the brand Motherlove (can be found at Whole Foods, Wi...
- Aloha M., a friend of mine recently had a baby shower with a registry, (first child), and don't ya know... not one burp rag was listed! Everyone seemed to 'outdo' the...
- hi M.! The thing I could not live without was a sling. There are a lot out there, but I got a "Cute Sling". They run about $45 and was worth every penny. I used ...
Christmas Gift Ideas for 4 Month Old Boy
Asked by W.M. from Bloomington
on October 28, 2010
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Hi, moms! My son will be 4 months old at Christmas. My older child is 8, and so it's been a long time since I've shopped for baby toys/activities. He has very few t...
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- We loved these: Baby Einstein Entertainment Center, Baby Einstein Around the World Discovery Play Gym, Leapfrog Learn & Groove Musical Table, Fisher Price Jumperoo.
- At this point, it's less about the baby and more about what the parents might need for him. Christmas is always exciting when it comes to babies but at 4 months old......
- Board books, blocks (soft and hard), a simple plastic stacker and balls, balls, balls are favorite toys of my 11 month old. We bought him an "O-ball" that has rattles...
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...
Breastfeeding in Public and Hands-free
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good sling brand for breastfeeding in public and on the go? I'm a new mom of a week old baby girl, and am feeling a bit overwhelmed about getti...
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- I used the Baby Pouch. It's like the Moby Wrap but better for me because the material is more stretchy and you can really get it snug with room to give. As for those...
- I am not sure about a sling but you should look into a hooter hider by bebe au lait. I felt the same as you, and once I got the cover breast feeding in public became ...
- Hi, T.. The best sling for breast feeding is the Baby Pouch. I found that it is stretchy enough to allow the baby to nurse while in the sling. Several of my fri...
Air Travel Tips W/ Infant
Asked by D.E. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2008
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I need airplane travel advice…my husband will be on the plane 5 hours (not including checking in) with my 3 1/2 month baby whom I am nursing. We will be sitting in ...
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- Hi, D., I am the mother of two babies, one 19 months old, the other 5 months old. I have flown with the elder baby ten times, all with my elder child on my lap and...
- It's much easier to travel with a baby that you think. Call the airline and ask if they have a place to hang in a portable basinet (provided by the airline). Contine...
- I have a two year old and a two month old. We started traveling with our daughter, now two, when she was three months old. The thing that I suggest if you don't have o...
Sling Suggestions?
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on June 16, 2009
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My newborn appears to be one of the "fussy" ones... I've been in a type of denial about this for a few weeks now, haha!! Anyways, I'd like to wear her more but she HA...
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- Basically my conclusion is during the first 5-6 months it is best to use a ring sling or pouch. After that, Ergo or Mei Tai. I love the ergo but was unable to use it...
- I used a pouch sling and found it to be great! My son loved being in it and I felt comfortable wearing him. My husband would also wear it. It can be adjusted in siz...
- I use the mei tai similar to the ergo but has straps so you can tie it as snug as possible.
