Registry & Gift Ideas: Mei Tai
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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...
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...
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...
How Do I Nicely Tell People They Cannot Hold My Baby?
Asked by L.H. from Miami
on December 1, 2009
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I feel that babies are little people and it seems weird to me that everyone thinks it is okay to pass around a baby from lap to lap. My baby does not enjoy it and usu...
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- yay! for babywearing! have you found your local babywearing group? you'll find lots of answers there, LOL! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardBabyWearing/?yguid=5...
- It never really bothered me....now that my oldest is 5, I wish I could still hold him and I wish my family were still around to take him sometime... :) If you don't w...
- I totally understand your feelings. I felt the same way about my babies. You know your baby best, but sometimes babies are just responding to the mother's feelings. ...
Baby Slings
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on April 9, 2009
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OK I need some help deciding on which baby sling to get. There are just so many choices and they all claim to be the best so I need some first hand experience from yal...
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- We've got the Moby Wrap & love it. It's inexpensive & easy to use. My husband can wear it. There are different holds for different ages & weights and accomodates from ...
- I found that there are several excellent baby y carriers out there. I've settled on prefering a carrier that goes over both shoulders and allows you to carry baby on f...
- I ordered one from Hotslings.com about 2 years ago and LOVE it!!!!!! I used it with my son and I will use it with our new little girl as well. It goes from newborn t...
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 ...
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...
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's a Item You Used for Your Baby That You Couldn't Live Without??
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on March 6, 2011
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HI MAMMA'S!
I'm a soon-to-be 1st time gramma and wanted to make sure my daughter had some great things to help her
transition into parenthood with the new baby. Is t...
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- My favorite item was my baby sling. It was so much more comfortable and easier to maneuver than the "backpack" style. It's made from a single piece of cloth, and the i...
- One small but very hand item I have and love is the Mommy Hook. It is a large metal ring that opens and you can hang things on the stroller with it. I needed it not ...
- a snap and go stroller.. they sell them at babies r us.. it is a stroller frame that is super light weight and you are able to just snap the infant car seat into it.. ...
Wanting to Make Bread, but I Have a Clingy Baby.
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 17, 2010
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Does anyone have some really easy recipies to make bread? I want to start making my family bread to save on costs since we go through a loaf a day (we LOVE bread), but...
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- Can you put your baby in a carrier on your back? Or in the baby swing? Move it to the kitchen so she can see you.. Could you borrow a bread maker? That is what I d...
- oh well gad i read before posting. I was going to say use your breadmaker. That is what I did and it worked great for me. But this will be of limited help, but ...
- I have used a bread maker all the time for my bread and haven't ever tasted an after taste. If you could find a used one, it might be worth trying. WIth a bread maker...
