Stove: Infant
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Poll: Do You Have an Electric or Gas Stove?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on October 17, 2011
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Hello Mama's Just curious as to which one use and Love. I have used an electric stove for as long as I can remember.
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- I LOVE my gas stove. I've had both, and when I had electric, I've had both smooth and coil tops. The best is always gas. It allows you to have INSTANT heat that is ...
- I grew up with a gas stove and I took it for granted :( I've had electric ever since and I don't like it. Sure wish I had a gas!
- I have a flat-top electric. I've only ever lived in 1 place that had gas & that was for a few months only. I didn't love it nearly as much as I love my whirlpool!
Oven Cleaner
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2008
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Hi ladies,
SO, this is kind of embarrassing, I have not cleaned my oven in years. It is disgusting. I was going to run the self clean option, but there was so muc...
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- Easy off oven cleaner will work on both. The lemon scented one isn't as harsh on your lungs. It works great and you can run the self clean mode when your done.
- I know that there is an oven cleaner that you can use on self cleaning ovens. I'm not sure of the brand I think it's easy-off. You could try that.
- Hello, There is a product for cleaning self cleaning ovens, I just not sure what it is called. I did want to caution you about being pregnant and trying to clean t...
Stove Guards
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on April 14, 2009
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The only stove guards I can find are the ones made by Prince Lionheart which get pretty bad reviews. I am worried about my toddler reaching up and grabbing the stoveto...
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- S., I never used one either. Just told him "no" and "hot" a lot! We never had an issue or incident, thank God. The only things I used were the outlet plug covers a...
- I agree with the other post. We never had them either. If you consistantly tell them ouch and hot they will listen. There are so many safety gadgets out there...the...
- i had a lock for the stove and knob covers for the burners, not sure if that's what you mean. Honestly i never even had a time when my kids made a grab for anything....
Need a Good Oven Clearn
Asked by R.A. from Indianapolis
on May 5, 2009
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Hi moms out there. I'm looking for a natural oven cleaner. I don't want to use something that is full of chemicals so I need some help from other moms who have found...
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- If you find one will you share with me? I know I have always used chemicals against my will, but maybe baking soda and water? Good luck! Off Topic: If you are in...
- Morning R., Haven't read the other responses, but, I am partnered with a company that sells all natural, nonpoisonous products. We have a great product that will ...
- I have used baking soda and water with AMAZING success! All you need to do is sprinkle water all over the inside of your oven, then sprinkle a good amount of baking s...
Anyone Have a Gas Stove W/small Kids?
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on September 7, 2010
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We currently have electric, but may choose to switch to gas. I have 2 small children and am very worried that my 3 yr old might turn on the burner since all the contro...
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- Never had a problem with the gas stoves we've had BUT my parents just bought a new one. It has a "lock" feature on the knobs as well as an "alarm" feature. If the knob...
- we've always had gas. i guess it's no mystery that both my boys' first words were 'hot!' :) khairete S.
- We've always had a gas stove. Kids are 5 and 8 now. They've never tried to touch then knobs. Maybe we were just lucky but they are pretty high so maybe that's another...
Overly Needy Infant?
Asked by A.V. from New York
on December 8, 2008
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I have a beautiful 4-month old boy and while he is relatively easy to soothe and calm down, he becomes intolerably fussy within 2 minutes of being put down anywhere. I...
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- A., LOL You did the same thing I did with my 4th child, he is spoiled. I walked around with him at my chest in the Snuggly. Finally I had to start putting him down or...
- Hello, You got a lot of advice about this. My favorite book was The Baby Whisperer by Tracey Hogg, very easy non-judgemental reading. Although it may be too soon f...
- My son is the exact same way...The Dr. said he could be getting ready to teethe. But I do feel your anguish, I have days of migranes from this!!!! I don't think it's b...
Teething Infant
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 15, 2009
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My almost 5 1/2 month old daughter is teething. Fussy, drooling etc like crazy. I've been trying the homeopathic teething drops by Gentle Naturals cause I want somethi...
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- have you tried putting a damp wastcloth in the freezer and then letting her chew on it? the cold helps with the pain and the chewing on the washcloth helps the teeth c...
- M. - When our son was teething, here's what worked for us: 1. A damp washcloth. Twist it, then stick it in the freezer and let it freeze. He loved to chew on ...
- I second the wet, frozen washcloth for a more "natural" remedy. My son does really well with them. It helps keep the need for Tylenol to a minimum. Best of luck!! T.
Cleaning Gas Oven
Asked by L.O. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2008
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I have been putting this one off but it's time, I need to clean my gas oven but I have no idea how. Can you guys help? A bachelor lived in our house before us and left...
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- Hello L. What I use is a product from Melaleuca called Tub & Tile. I know that it sounds like it is for the bathroom. It is, but it is also a great grease fighter...
- do not use metal scrubbers! Heat oven to 200 degrees, turn off and use an oven cleaner let stand overnite, Or as directed on the can. then soak with hot water as neede...
- There is cleaner for gas ovens at the store. We have self cleaning ovens, but never use that function...
Countertop Roaster Oven for a Turkey
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on November 18, 2009
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Has anyone ever used a countertop roaster oven to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving? I am cooking for more people this year and I need the extra oven space for other thin...
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- I have used one for the past two years and I have had really good luck(with a 12 to 15# turkey). I have found it cooks the turkey a little faster than in a regular ov...
- I have used my roaster to cook a turkey. I cooked it breast side down and the last hour turn it right side up, comes out so juicy and wonderful! Faster than the oven!
- Yes we cook 2. One in the roaster & one in the oven. The roaster is always done earlier way. Cover the wings with foil so they dont burn.
Child Lock for the Oven
Asked by C.D. from Detroit
on January 16, 2010
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Can anyone recommend a good childproofing idea for the oven door? Our door only locks when it's in cleaning mode and our 16-month-old has figured out how to open it. ...
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- We've had both the lock that Kristen recommended and the lock that C. recommended. From our experience, the one that Kristen recommended is far more reliable and stur...
- I couldn't find any specific oven locks, so I bought a cabinet type lock from Buy-Buy Baby at Hall and Schoenner(it was the only place I could find it). It is two piec...
- http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3749221 This lock works great, you have to slide it to the side then lift to open. This is well work the price
