Summer Infant
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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 ...
Moving to Crib....
Asked by C.D. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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Okay Mom's out there...need some help. I have a 4 month old little girl that sleeps like a dream! She is down by 8 and wakes up at 5 to nurse and then goes back to sl...
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- I had my son in a moses basket, until he outgrew it at 3 months old... then we put him in the crib, which was in our bedroom. My son transitioned fine. I know ther...
- Hi Cristina 1st of all congratulations on having such a wonderful sleeper! My son is 9 months and still wakes up 2-3 times a night As far as your question I don't...
- Is the crib near your bed? If not use a baby monitor. You will sleep light enough to hear her I am sure. What lucky children to have such a nice mommy.
Sleeping in Crib
Asked by K.D. from Sacramento
on February 17, 2008
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I am having issues putting my 4 month old in his own crib to sleep. I think because I my own insecurities (with the issues we have had in the past in conceiving) I am...
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- it is perfectly find to have your baby in your room with you. 4 months old is still very young and if it helps you sleep at night knowing he's there next to you, then ...
- mother of two kids, just to think , why does he have to be in the crib. at 4mth there is nothing wrong with the child being in a bassenet close to mom. after all, he ...
- I am on my third baby and it hasn't gotten any easier to put them to sleep in another room. Hudson is our first boy! He is 5 months old. I am a strong advocate for kid...
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...
