Snugli: Preschooler
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Double Stroller vs Snugli Type Carrier
Asked by A.T. from Colorado Springs
on March 31, 2008
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I am due to have my 4th child on July 3rd and am trying to figure out what form of "transportation" I want to use for the mall or park or walks etc. My youngest is go...
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- I LOVE my Snugli Front & Back pack. Sometimes, it's the only thing for the situation! Especially when they're old enough to sit on my back! I could mop, vacuum, wha...
- Double Stroller hands down for me...I have five kids, and the snugli always turns out to be a bigger pain than it is worth. My sister would disagree, she uses a sling...
- I used a carrier plus a stroller when mine were younger (they're 25 months apart). I had a front carrier and a backpack, but, I usually put the older one in a backpac...
Looking for Activities for My 3 Year Old and Infant
Asked by N.Y. from Chicago
on September 7, 2005
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I am looking for activities for my VERY outgoing 3 year old that's safe enough for me to be able to take my 9 week old to watch.
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- If you have a Gymboree nearby, I would recommend one of their play classes for your 3-year-old. My 18 month old has been attending since she was 4 months, and she stil...
- Hi Nasha, I'm not sure how far Woodridge is from Oak Park (geographically challenged... sorry), but there is a great children's museum here with tons of toys that a...
- Hi Nashsa, Somethings coming up... This weekend Thursday through Sunday is the Sandwich Fair, awesome fun for all. Opening soon again for the fall Norton's Farm...
Baby Carrier/Slings Recommendations
Asked by S.P. from Reading
on February 26, 2007
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I' looking into purchasing either a baby carrier or a sling for a 4 month old. He's classified as a "high needs baby" (according to Dr. Sears) and needs to be held an...
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- I would recommed the jeep front carrier. It worked wonderfully for me and my special needs baby. She was born very premature. And it keeps them in thier and very close...
- ok, so it looks like you have a lot of info to go on. i have an 8 month old and she was needy from day one. i tried the graco carrier that i used with my son 3 years...
- I recommend an Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a bit pricy, but well worth it.
Hot Slings & Other Baby Carriers
Asked by K.B. from New York
on July 26, 2008
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HI Gals!
I was wondering, does anyone out there use a Hot Sling baby carrier? If so, how do you like it? Or did you try it and not like it? How about other baby car...
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- You may want to try the Moby wrap or Sleepy wrap. I have one and love it. It is designed to keep baby close and easy to support. There are endless ways to wrap so you ...
- Hi K. I tried the Hot Sling and found that I had a hard time getting my daughter in and out of it. After trying the Bjorn and the Hot Sling, I finally bought the E...
- I used a hotsling and a moby wrap until my daughter was 5 months. Now we use an Ergo and I love it because at around 6 months I started putting her on my back and it's...
What Is the Most Versatile Carrier?
Asked by T.M. from Medford
on January 12, 2008
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We recently switched our soon-to-be 5 month old baby's car seat and it isn't a traveller kind. We are now faced with how to easily carry our baby when we grocery shop...
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- I absolutely LOVE my Ergo baby carrier. It can be used in the front, on the side and as a backpack carrier. You can also put your child in it until they are about 40...
- Ergo, Ergo, Ergo! I use one for my 6mo son and we do everything in it! Errands, shopping, housework, you name it! I can even nurse him in it because it comes with a gr...
- Go for the Ergo! I still put my 15 month old in in and wear him on my front. He loves it. He says, "Pack! Pack!" when he sees me get it down from the coat rack. ...
8 Month Old Who Constantly Cries
Asked by T.B. from Lake Charles
on March 4, 2008
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I have an 8 month old little boy. He constantly cries if I don't hold him or if he isn't around me. At the babysitter's house he cries for hours at a time. He usually ...
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- T., sounds like he is NOT spoiled but has separation anxiety. Sounds like you have so much on your plate with school and the house work and your other child that mayb...
- You don't say whether this is new behavior or constant behavior since birth. I'm gonna guess a relatively new behavior. At around 8 months, infants often develope se...
- Hi T. this is a normal time for babies to have seperation anxiety. They begin waking up again at night and do not want to go to others. I know how your heart is breaki...
Having to Hold Baby Constantly
Asked by K.C. from Grand Junction
on April 2, 2008
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I have a 9 weeks old baby who is fine when I am holding him but the second I set him down he screams out. He cries so hard until I pick him up and he is fine. I have t...
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- My baby was exactly like that at 9 weeks. It was hard, but it ended up being a phase for us. I couldn't let him cry because I wanted him to feel that I was always the...
- I'm going through the crying thing with my baby. Yes, let him cry. Also, try to get him interested in doing other things, like being in his swing, or playing with toys...
- i think this is better known as colic...it should go away at about 3 months. I am in the same situation with my 6 week old. here is my source. http://intermountai...
Moby or Maya?
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on May 24, 2009
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I am expecting baby #2 in early August. I'm definitely into baby wearing this time around. Mostly, for the freedom it is going to give me. I am at a loss as which prod...
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- I have a Maya and never felt comfortable in it. It was so nice when my boy got big enough for the bjorn. I know you tried the snugglie and said you didn't like it. ...
- I have (and love) a Moby-style wrap (home made from fabric) and I recommend it highly. I am about 5ft 3 inches, so I doubt you would have trouble with it. What I lov...
- I had my third daughter in Jan. The moby was a lifesaver! She was a pretty fussy baby and had to be held for the fist 2 months almost 24/7--I would put her in the mob...
Baby Wraps
Asked by J.L. from New York
on November 19, 2010
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Hello!!
I am pregnant with my second child and am looking for recommendations for baby wraps. I didn't use one with my son but I feel that I would probably get good...
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- I highly recommend the Ergo. I used it at around 15 or 20 pounds. Before the Ergo I had a lot of luck with the baby Bjiorn. They were both life savers. Good luck!
- We found with my granddaughter that flannel swaddle blankets stay snugged the best especially when she was very little. As she got a little older (3 monthish) the swad...
- I used something called a Baby Bundler. From the descriptoin below it sounds a bit like the Moby wrap. It was essentially a big strip of fabric, and instructions on di...
Strollers?
Asked by A.V. from St. Louis
on June 28, 2009
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Hi everyone,
I have a 4 year old daughter and expecting baby #2 - a little boy, in just a couple of weeks. I am trying to figure out the best alternative for a stroll...
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- As another poster mentioned, if you are serious about jogging, you need a jogger with a fixed wheel. These are for serious runners that plan on logging a lot of miles!...
- A., Not sure which one is the best but you might check out Kids Closet Consignment! www.kidscloset.biz You can look on the site and find a sale near you. There is alw...
- When my second was born, I bought the Joovy Sit & Stand tandum stroller. It holds a pumpkin seat for your newborn (which turns into a normal seat when they are old en...
