Shots & Vaccines: Combi
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Stroller for Big Kids
Asked by T.C. from Tampa
on October 18, 2009
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My son out grew his Jeep Stroller about a year ago. Since then we've had no luck finding one that we could use just for when we travel or for events. He's 3 1/2 feet t...
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- Instep Jogging stroller! A-Maze-Ing!!!! LOVE IT, I reccomend it to everyone! I had the single, then upgraded to the double, my almost 6 year old is 60 lbs and my almo...
- Thanks for posting T., I have been wondering the same thing recently (big girl stroller, in my case). I haven't found one yet that I wanted to invest in, but I will ch...
- I second getting a BOB. I have a single (the revolution) for my 8 month old and i love it. I can't imagine that I will ever need another stroller. It is sooo roomy. Ve...
Oops--pregnant Again!
Asked by D.W. from Salt Lake City
on December 28, 2010
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I have a 10-month-old son, and found out last month that I am unexpectedly pregnant again. I read a question from another member who had a similar predicament and was ...
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- I have only one piece of knowledge to share with you. Baby #2 came when Baby #1 was just over 2 years old, and I remember thinking that he would have been a lot easier...
- with the food thing, I would just start giving him a little bit of what you're having (chopped up into small pieces, of course) whenever you have a meal. Little bits o...
- Mine are exactly 2 years apart...I love it. They are so close in age that they can play together. There was no jealousy issues when we brought our youngest home.... ...
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
What to Get
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2009
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I have no idea what I need and what's the best for my buck. Can any experienced mom out there help me.. Car seat, stroller, best pumps, cribs, I have no idea what el...
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- There's a book called Baby Bargains (by Denise and Alan Fields) that was an invaluable resource for us. Its very helpful - grades most major baby products like car sea...
- When it came to my first daughter seriously nothing was too much. I wanted everything regardless of friends telling me their oppinions. This is what I got and this is ...
- Carseat: Spend the money on a Britax--they're the safest AND the most comfortable AND the easiest to use. That said, skip the "infant" carseat/carrier thing & go str...
Flying with a 10 Month Old
Asked by D.R. from New York
on June 1, 2008
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I will be flying with my 10 month old son for the first time at the end of the month. Any ideas/suggestions to make it as easy as possible.
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- HI D., My daughter was around that age when I took her on a plane for the first time. Make sure to have some his favorite books and small toys to keep him occupied...
- Hi D., I have flown with my children at all different ages and sometimes by myself. Here are some of the things I have found to work: 1) If he is mobile, waiting...
- My 2 kids had their passports when they were 6 months old and away we went! The biggest thing I can tell you is to just NOT worry. The kids do far better than you dr...
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...
