Summer Infant
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Need Recommendation for a High Chair Please
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on September 15, 2011
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Hi Moms and Dads! So my little guy is getting bigger and he is going to need a high chair soon. I thought he could use his sister's but she is just still too attached...
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- We have a Summer Infant Deluxe Folding Booster...It worked great for both our daughters...it straps to the chair and has a tray but you don't have to use it..you can p...
- Have to agree with other posters. We loved our chicco polly high chair. We had two of them and they have held up great. We have also used the booster that strapsnto t...
- I tried some of the $200+ ones with my first child and hated them when it came to cleaning them and they were big and bulky. When I was expecting txins, I needed somet...
Elevating a Bassinet
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on August 24, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My 5 week old son has acid reflux and the doctor recommended that we elevate the mattress in his crib however he sleeps in a bassinet in our bedroom. Any su...
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- They have elevating pillows you can buy. We borrowed one from a friend so not sure were she got it but I assume you could probably get it at Baby R Us. My son spit up ...
- Hello. My daughter was a severe reflux kid. We had to do the same thing. My daughter was still hospitalized at 5 weeks (severe birth defect) but came home at almost 7...
- Our daughter has acid reflux too. We used a sleep positioner wedge -- it slightly elevated her/put her on an incline and seemed to work well.
Can a 8 Month Old Sleep in an Toddler Airbed?
Asked by M.M. from Bellingham
on October 25, 2010
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Hi Ladies. :) I currently co sleep with my 8 month old son on a full size mattress on the floor. I would like to transition him to a bed beside me so that DH can sl...
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- How about a couple of sleeping bags or a thick comforter on the floor for a "mattress"? My mom makes a bed like this for my boys when we stay at her house. You can r...
- I don't think I would do the air bed just because there could be a problem if ever there was a slow leak- he could have problems like having the mattress come up aroun...
- I agree with all the other moms who say the airbed is a risk. However, you could get a free (or nearly free) bedframe for your mattress which is now on the floor to r...
Cribs, Car Seats, Bob Revolution, Nordic Cab? Ugggg.
Asked by P.L. from Hartford
on March 8, 2010
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Anyone have a car seat, baby jogger, stroller, crib, glass baby bottles, co-sleeper....any product for a new baby.... that they love? I am overwhelmed by the choices....
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- Mimjumi BPA free bottles BabyHawk carriers Sprout Shell Covers Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics (hands down the best for nursing moms) Rockin Green detergent or Soa...
- Oh where do I start?! I can make so many recommendations for what I love that it will make your head spin. Funny thing though, I already shared a list of my baby must ...
- When I was shopping for a car at the end of last year and was worried about the chemicals in the "new car smell", I found a website that appears to be a very good reso...
Booster Chair
Asked by L.R. from Seattle
on May 18, 2009
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Hi Mama's!
I am trying to figure out what kind of booster chair to buy for our 2 year old daughter. As of 2 days ago, she has pretty much refused to sit in her high...
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- My best friend and I each have these. We each have 2 children and they work great! It is The First Years Swing Tray - Portable Booster Seat http://www.amazon.com/Fir...
- When my daughter hit that stage, we found two solutions that worked for us. The first was a chair booster called a Kaboost (http://www.kaboost.com). This worked well...
- We got the Fisher Price Healthy Care deluxe booster seat for meals away from home when our little guy was about 15 months old, and now we're using it every day at the ...
Bath for 7-Month Old
Asked by S.P. from Davenport
on January 3, 2010
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My baby girl is 7 months old and I am writing to ask what suggestions you ladies have at bath time. Currently I just get in the bath with her OR I kneel down beside th...
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- When my son was this age, I used something that was like a seat for the tub. Not sure what it's called, but it worked great. It suctions to the tub so it won't slip....
- I had the blow up ducky tub from Target that I used with my son till probably 1 year old then I found one at Babies r us that has Noahs ark on it that is quite a big b...
- At babys r us they have a blow up duck tub that is awesome. It is under $15 and provides padding and a 'quacker'(the beak quacks when you squeeze it). I have three b...
How to Create a Peaceful Transition from Bath to Changing Table
Asked by C.G. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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My son is 13 months old. Whenever he gets out of the tub (kitchen sink) he freaks out. I realize it is b/c he loves it, but I have been told that 5 minutes at his ag...
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- I give my daughter a bath, then put on a fresh diaper, lotion, her pjs and then give her her bedtime bottle. She started flipping out after the tub and I realized tha...
- Why only 5 minutes for a bath? If he loves it don't you think it would be a fun time for him to stay in longer. I don't think there really is a set time limit on baths...
- sorry i had to laugh when i read your question...memories of my 2 girls. that said, yes give him a longer bath w/toys. can you get a baby tub? or he is old enough to ...
2Nd Boy on the Way
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on December 19, 2008
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Hey there ladies, I need some advice. I have a 13 month old boy and I am due with our second boy in May. What advice can you give to me about having a second child. ...
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- My sons are not that close together, but I used everything from the first with the second. I would advise you invest in a double stroller or you could get the double ...
- My boys are 18 months apart. We also kept the room the same, and changed the name on the wall. :) I consider a stroller essential. I have the Phil & Ted's sp...
- My kids are 17 months apart. I might recommend a stroller where the old can sit/stand and then the baby is up front. We also use a jeep double side by side stroller ...
Safety Gates Advice
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on February 6, 2008
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My 10 month old has become very mobile and I have just begun babyproofing our house. We have a very steep wood staircase - any suggestions on which safety gate to buy....
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- Hi, A. - I am a mom of three children who are each 18 months apart. I also have a steep staircase in my home with no midway landing. I was in the same delimna as you...
- There are adapters you can buy at www.onestepahead.com that keep you from having to drill into the banister. They have great reviews and are suppose to work with most...
- I have two little ones and faced the same dilema... I can tell you we have both the hardware mount and the tension type for two different areas in our home we defintel...
Looking for a Better Bath Tub
Asked by T.D. from Boston
on June 18, 2008
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My son Jack is 5 weeks old and absolutely hates his bath. He screams the whole time no matter how gentle and soothing I try to be. His Primo Eurobath (which was recomm...
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- I'm using the SafetyFirst basic little bathtub and I love it! It was cheap at about $20 and sturdy. It doesn't have all the frills I've seen on some others but I hav...
- My son used to slide around too. I used a kitchen towel under his back. I found it worked great. It is short term solution, because he'll be fillng up his tub in no ti...
- Hi T. - Honestly, I found that the easiest was to get into the tub with my kids. I felt funny about it, so I would wear a bathing suit. But let me tell you, it was ...
