Stove: Infant, Babies 'R' Us
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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....
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...
Baby Food
Asked by A.F. from New York
on December 31, 2009
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Where do you think is the most economical store to buy baby food? The supermarket usually isn't the best. Most of my friends with babies say Babies 'R Us. I thought Co...
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- We found Target to be the cheapest for almost all our baby needs, food included. They also just started making their own brand snacks and food. My kids arent eating ...
- yes, food processor. if you have time for you, then you should have time to also make food for baby
- BJ's does sell baby food and it is by far the least expensive place to buy it- unless you have a great store coupon and a sale!
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.
Baby-proofing Products
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on November 27, 2006
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I'm wondering if anyone can recommend (or not recommend) any babyprooofing/safety products? My daughter is crawling quite actively now and starting to work on standin...
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- I know that if you are a busy mom that it can be difficult to keep a constant eye on the little ones.. My daughter will be 5 in March and I never had anything baby pro...
- Hi Jenn :) I found the easiest thing to do with Charlie was to simply make all the items in the drawers and shelves he could reach "Charlie" friendly. That way h...
- Sounds like you did a great job! You can never go overboard on baby proofing! As time goes on and she starts to explore more you'll be sure to find other things you'l...
Need Baby Registry Advice
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm expecting a baby girl in February, and we just brought home our new 10 and 5 year-old sons from Russia. Life is a little hectic right now, and most of my time is ...
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- wow, triple congrats! i just bet your life is crazy right now! and sounds like it'll stay that way for awhile, too! lol. first off i will say that the most wonderful g...
- I have a medela pump in style. The Dr Brown bottles fit on it. I rarely sterilized bottles... but I did boil paci's & would use sterilizing bags by medela for bottl...
- I would have to say renting a breastpump may be better than buying, as you may find that one doesn't work for you. And, manual pumping is free. I would guess some may ...
Feeding My Baby
Asked by K.B. from Greensboro
on March 17, 2008
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because of my allergies a doctor advised me to solely breastfeed longer then usually recommended and i've nursed my baby-boy without giving anything else until last we...
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- My son was exclusively breastfed for the first 13 months...He found absolutely no interest in ANY foods until then....My daughter on the other hand was taking foods at...
- Most start with cereal before giving fruits and veggies. The cereal can be easier on the tummy and get him used to the new textures and flavores. I'd try rice cereal...
- Hi! I have the same exact issue (multiple food allergies run in the family and I have buku food allergies). I can tell you that it is super important that you do not ...
Baby Helmet?????
Asked by F.B. from Los Angeles
on August 20, 2008
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Ok heres another issue of mine and it has been bugging more than ever now, she is just crawling and crawling and crawling i cant put her down for two seconds and she i...
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- Hi F., I bought my daughter two different helmets to protect her and she refuses to wear either one of them. She seems to hit her mouth more than her head anyway. If ...
- Hi F., You have gotten a lot of great advice. I agree that you cannot pad their entire world, they WILL fall and it is how they learn, but trying to make the falls a...
- No helmet please. Kids need the bumps and bruises they get while learning to crawl, walk, etc. You sound like a very responsible mom and I'm sure you are watching her,...
My Baby Wants to Constantly Be Held
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on August 27, 2010
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My baby is 5 wks old and wants to be constantly held. I understand he hasn't learned to self soothe and maybe a little young for self-soothing. I love holding him but...
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- I understand your dillema. Get a moby wrap or an ergo carrier. You can wear your baby and get the other things done. I don't agree with your ped about letting him cry...
- I did not subscribe to the cry it out theory. Not that it isn't credible but it was not for us. I have an ergo baby carrier and used the newborn insert (picture a baby...
- I see you've gotten many similar responses, so I will throw a few things out there that I don't think I saw mentioned. Babywearing is great. Wraps are great. I wi...
Seeking Unusual Baby Gear
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on November 2, 2007
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Hello,
I am a mom who is looking for an alternative to a crib for my 6 week old infant. My husband and I live in a one bedroom condo. A crib won't fit into our roo...
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- Hello, When mine were little I used the basinet. My sister used something that I wish I would of had. It is called a Co-sleeper. It attaches right to your mattress...
- get a pack n play with a bassinet attachment (graco). They are foldable and the baby can stay in it for quite a while.
- I used a bassinette wiht all of my kids till they were 4 or 5 mths in our room by our bed. S. Bailey CLD Aurora www.tendermomentsdoula.com
