Safety & Baby Gates: Baby Bjorn
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Baby Bjorn Carrier Worth the Money?
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on January 3, 2008
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I have a 15 month old and now a newborn but I wAS wondering what infant carrier is the best. I will be traveling on a plane but i dont want to bring my nice new doubl...
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- I LOVED my Bjorn!!! And I'm saving it for my next baby. It was so easy to use. And very stable. Easy on my back too! :)
- I think it would be worth taking your double stroller. First of all, Baby Bjorns are expensive. Second, it can be very nice to not be commited to one child stapped on ...
- I love the Ergo Baby carrier - check it out online. It's different from the others, a bit expensive, but you can carry up to 40+ lbs. You need to get the infant insert...
Gate at the Stairs and Potty Training
Asked by C.W. from Las Vegas
on August 19, 2010
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I'm living in a split level house and the bathroom is upstairs (well mine is).... How do you get around that with potty training, doesn't it make it difficult because ...
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- Sorry, but my thought is, why do you feel like you still have to have kid gates up at 21mo? My son was up and down the stairs successfully by a year and I took down t...
- At this age, she is going to need your help to go to the bathroom anyway. So if you feel safer having gates, keep them up and take your daughter to the bathroom whene...
- I would remove the gates at the first sign of her trying to climb it. It would be better to fall down the stairs without a gate than if she fell down them while tryin...
Baby Carriers on Airplanes Not Allowed?
Asked by J.O. from San Francisco
on June 13, 2008
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I'm going to be flying with my daughter for the first time in August. She'll be three and a half months old then. After seeing a news story that United is now chargi...
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- I just flew on United Express and did not have to pay extra to check or bring my son's car seat and stroller. We also did not have to pay for our 1 bag/person that we ...
- Because they aren't approved for planes by airlines. Just hold her in the same position as you would in the Bjorn. Still bring it for the airport but I suggest also ...
- Call the airline and find out. Maybe their issue is that in an emergency you may need to have more choice in where you put your baby, so having her stuck to your ches...
Advice on How to Keep Baby Happy
Asked by M.P. from Seattle
on June 13, 2008
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We have a going on 6 week old baby and my husband has been able to work from home, but has to go back to the workplace on Monday. My question is twofold:
How does on...
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- Hi M., Congratulations on your first baby! It is such a hard and wonderful journey. Well, the advice you get will vary from each Mom. Here's what we did: we u...
- 1) Your baby will just fine in the bouncy seat or bassinette/crib while you take a shower. Try to do it when he's sleepy or in "quiet time" and he'll be okay. 2) You...
- In order to assist your precious one in optimal growth and development, at least 20 min. of "tummy time" per day is recommended. "Just putting him down" is a wonderfu...
Suggestions for Baby Registery
Asked by A.T. from Fort Wayne
on August 18, 2008
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It has been a long time since we've had a baby in the house, we already have the crib and other "major" items, but I wanted to hear from you mom's if there is anything...
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- Here is a list of my favorite and my son's favorite baby items. *Fisher Price Aquarium Cradle swing *A very lightweight stroller (heavy strollers are a pain! and br...
- A boppy pillow, shopping cart cover, and swaddle blankets!
- As a few moms said earlier, Swaddle blankets with velcro are great! Literally the first night I put my son in one he went from sleeping only three hours at a time to ...
Travel System Stroller or Other Smaller?- Suggestions for Air Travel with Baby
Asked by H.J. from Austin
on March 23, 2008
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I have 3 trips planned while my daughter is between the ages of 5-6 months. I will be travelling on my own and am very nervous about travelling with an infant.
She d...
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- H. - My daughter took 7 plane trips in her first year of life (all our family is out of state), so I have LOTS of advice! Feel free to pick and choose: Packing: ...
- I have traveled with my infant son too. I googled and researched it before hand. Go to www.flyingwithkids.com they have some great tips. I would say definetly take...
- My 18-month-old has been on at half a dozen plane trips, including one to Mexico, which also required cars, ferries and golf carts to reach our final destination. Most...
Playful Dog & a Baby - Help!
Asked by J.B. from Nashville
on February 20, 2008
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So my dog will be 2 years old in April and he is so playful and energetic. He's a mixed breed and is 65+ lbs. The problem is that we now have a 4 month old baby who re...
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- Dogs and babies can get on fine if you are willing to put the time in to work with them. You basically have to treat this as if you have two children. You have to esta...
- A couple things. Walking. and... More walking. My baby was always up early. I walked the dog and took her along, often in a back carrier. When it was too cold, I j...
- J., I understand your dilemma. However, take the advice from the other women that have responded, it's VERY GOOD advice (except the one about the Dog Whisperer, pleas...
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...
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...
Traveling with a 5 Month Old on an Airplane
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on January 14, 2009
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My husband and I are about to travel to Chicago in mid/late February for a 4 day trip with my 5.5 month old daughter. I've never traveled with her before and I'm not ...
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- I think the Bjorn is a great idea. Have heard different things about wearing it through security. You might have to take it off, but I know I have always been able t...
- I traveled when my daughter was 5 months to Wisconsin. They were very helpful at security. I was suprised. They checked my stoller and carseat at the gate for me so ...
- Hi K., Just so you know when my first daughter was 7 months old I took her to see my parents in new york. Talk about a long trip. She did really well during flights...
