Taking Temperature: Diaper Genie
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Most Redundant/useless Baby Gifts Vs. Desirable Gifts
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on September 2, 2011
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My husband asked me to buy a gift for his partner's 3 month old boy. She has 1 other kid, a girl, and I am not sure what to get.
What would you LEAST like to recei...
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- I agree with the diapers. Find out what brand of diapers and wipes they use and get them a large box of each. I would LOVE that sort of gift!
- My favorite gift to give someone that already has baby stuff is a personalized monogrammed (with baby's name) Tote Bag (from Land's End or LL Bean, about 40 bucks and/...
- I cloth diaper (no I'm not going to suggest it) but one thing that we use is a wet bag to hold any an all dirty diaper. I suggest even non cloth diapering mom's to get...
The Great Diaper Debate !
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on March 14, 2010
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Hello mamas ! I'd love to hear everyones diaper advice. I've heard so many different opinions on brands, however I want to start stocking up before I have baby and am ...
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- I have always used Pampers Swaddlers on my newborns and once their belly button falls off I use cloth diapers. They aren't your grandma's cloth diapers anymore. There ...
- I'll only use Pampers. I love them because I feel like they absorb great, especially at night. I tried Luvs when my daughter was first born and I had a lot of leakage ...
- I used the generic brand from BJ's wholesale club and liked those better than Pampers and huggies... and they were half the price. My MIL used the generic from Costco...
Baby Shower Questions
Asked by J.B. from Milwaukee
on September 2, 2010
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Hello! I am 20 weeks pregnant and am starting to think about registering for my shower. I will probably register at Babys R Us and Target or Walmart. I really need h...
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- At Babies R Us, they offer a consultant for free to help you get just the right stuff. They are educated on the products that the store is selling and so forth. When...
- The things that I really loved and used the most with two babies were the swaddling blankets and the zip bottom bag blankets by Halo (or indorsed by Halo) -anyway, the...
- I like Graco for baby gear (car seat, stroller, travel system, pack n' play, high chair). For diapers I like Pampers swaddlers for new borns, and LUVS for when they ...
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
Baby Registry Help
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 27, 2010
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We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was wondering some items that are 'must haves' and some that we should skip. Any advice is greatly ...
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- A really good breast pump (Medela Free Style lets you actually walk around!) and all the related accessories (lanolin, milk storage bags if you are going back to work,...
- Definitely skip the wipe warmer! Definitely register for diapers, pack n play and gift cards. The gift cards will come in handy for things you forget and formula if yo...
- Congrats! I never had a high chair. I used the booster seat with tray and it can recline that attaches to a kitchen chair. I also never had a changing table. I did...
Newborn Must-Haves?
Asked by ❤.M. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2011
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My friend just had a baby girl & am sending her some things.
This is her first.
I am trying to think of what items saved my life w/my newborn.
I can only think of...
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- Gripe water, aden and anais swaddle blankets, disposable nursing pads, lanolin, a nice water bottle, slippers, fun socks, for her.
- nothing with snaps... the middle of the night diaper changes are tiresome enough without having to unbutton things.. :) so we used those long little cotton nightdress...
- Don't know what your budget is, but these are in the $150 range: Baby carrier, like the Ergo, with an infant insert Baby swing - like the Fisher Price Zen Cradle Swi...
Seeking a Newborn Checklist - Please Share Lists You Found Helpful to Follow
Asked by D.E. from Chicago
on May 21, 2008
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I am seeking a good solid checklist that you found helpful in preparring for a new baby. I'm looking for a list that states specifics of each item needed and the best...
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- The one thing I couldn't have lived without -- with #1 and upcoming #2 -- are cloth diapers as burp cloths. My friend gave me two 12-packs. Supplement with those cot...
- D., I'd skip the list and ask other moms...especially if you have friends that recently have had babies - products change quickly. My friends had kids a lot earlie...
- What to Expect When You're Expecting is a great resource and will have checklists for clothing, bedding, first aid, etc. As for the bottles, I never used BornFree b...
What to Register for at Baby Shower
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on April 30, 2008
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I'm having my first baby. Anything you had that you couldn't live without that I should register for?
I've heard to get terrycloth diapers instead of burp pads cuz...
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- Just to add to the list: -a bouncy seat or swing (our baby practically lived in the bouncy seat during his colicky moments) -"Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" ...
- Definitely go and get the book "Baby Bargains" (you can find it at Borders/Barnes and Noble). They review EVERYTHING and also have good registry creating tips. I'm 3 d...
- Don't register for all the blankets, towels, wash cloths, etc. Everybody buys you that stuff anyway. You'll have more than you know what to do with. I love Cali...
Help with Baby Registry
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on February 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm ready to start creating and registering for items on my baby registry. This is our first child, and I really have no idea where to start. There is so m...
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- First of all, congratulations!! I remember registering for my first, it is soooo much fun!! Definitely onesies and sleepers. Receiving blankets, crib sheets. A bassine...
- This is a great question :) First, you only need about 10 outfits (sleepers & onesies)and maybe 2 outfits (cute things when you take baby out) in 3 months size. Depend...
- I just glanced through some of the responses and wanted to say while getting things for baby is very important don't forget a few essentials for you. If you are breast...
When to Begin Preparing for a Newborn
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on February 1, 2009
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Hi there,
I am curious when you all began preparing for the arrival of your new baby? This is my first, and my husband feels very strongly that it's not wise to pur...
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- You will need a carseat, diapers, wipes, rectal or least temporal thermometer, bottles(even if breastfeeding), pump, a few onsies, a few footy pj's, a couple of blanke...
- I saw you were looking on craigs list for items...which I think is great...just be careful with carseats and cribs...it is not recommended to use those items used
- My personal thoughts are dads don't get it!! Husbands/dads are more worried about the money aspect of buying things that you don't need/won't use and moms are more, bu...
