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Won't Sleep Apart from Me
Asked by A.L. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2007
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Hi everyone. I have a 7 week old baby girl that refuses to sleep in her crib. She likes to fall asleep while she's being held but then wakes up as soon as I try to tra...
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- Hi A., I have a two year old and am about to go through it all over again in May. I had trouble with my son sleeping through the night until he was 13 months old ...
- Have you considered co-sleeping with her? During the day, continuous carrying is humanly natural and normal. I wouldn't give up on slings or carriers, there are doze...
- 7 week old babies are still so new and need a lot of holding and comfort, so don't feel like you "should" be doing anything. If it is driving you crazy, however, you ...
What Baby Carrier Do You Prefer?
Asked by L.L. from Portland
on July 6, 2010
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I am trying to find the right baby carrier for my 6 month old baby girl. My friend has both the ergo and the freehand mei tai. I tried the mei tai and loved it but s...
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- Ergo! I have neck and shoulder issues so I was very concerned about buying something that would not stress those parts of my body. Also we were adopting from Vietnam...
- We have used a Baby Bjorn, hotsling and Ergo for our 2 kids. The ergo is by far the most comfortable for me and baby and I love that I can still haul either of my ki...
- For my first child, I had a pouch sling (from slinglings.com) and loved it. I carried him in there until he was nearly 2 (and close to 30 lbs). The sling did keep me...
Best Stroller for Twins
Asked by D.T. from Orlando
on September 28, 2007
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I'm expecting twins and does anyone recommend a stroller that is best, and I have 21 month old. I thought about getting a triple stroller, but they are so long and I...
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- I had twins when my son was almost 3. We received a double stroller and it has been great. Our stroller is long not side by side. I think it is somewhat easier to m...
- Hi D., My twin boys will be turning 5 already, but when they were born my oldest was 3. A little older than your son, but I have to say I had the same stroller as t...
- check out the joovy double sit and stand we just got a single but haven't used it yet - just do a google search for joovy they have a website Congrats!
Best First Baby Doll
Asked by T.F. from Kalamazoo
on September 16, 2010
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My daughter will turn one in late October, and she seems really interested in her older sister's baby dolls. Our elder daughter never has really played with dolls, bu...
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- All of my little girls get a Bitty Baby when they are born (my mom buys them for the girls). They are loved constantly by my girls. My oldest daughter is 10, still pla...
- I LOVE the Baby Stella! I have admired it for about 2 years. I would be getting one when my soon to be grandchild is born but I don't think Noah or his daddy will appr...
- My little girl's first baby doll was also made by Fisher Price. She is almost 5 now, and she still carries her around. :)
Flying for the First Time with My 6 Week Old... and Not Sure What to Expect
Asked by B.G. from Denver
on August 28, 2008
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I am looking for some general advice or tips on flying with my 6 week old daughter. We are leaving in two weeks and I want to make sure that I am prepared. I don't e...
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- You can check in a carseat with baggage and a stroller at the gate. Your baby is only 6 weeks old, so I would suggest using a baby front pack carrier instead of a stro...
- I have a 5.5 month old and am going on a flight in two weeks also. I was having the same concerns. So far, the things I've done to prepare: bought a $12 car seat cover...
- My baby's first flight was when she was 7 weeks old. She did remarkably well on the plane. Even though we had a carseat and stroller for her, what worked best for us w...
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 ...
Infant Advice
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on June 28, 2010
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My son Brady is 1 month old and I cannot put him down. As soon as I do, he is screaming, and and soon as I pick him up, he is fine. This is literally from morning ti...
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- My advice is to get a sling or baby carrier so you can keep your baby close and happy while still getting your work done. You baby is still so new and little and NEED...
- I do agree that you can't spoil a baby enough at this age. I was on maternity leave with both kids but still had internet access. I was a work-a-holic and couldn't...
- I think that while it's frustrating, it pretty normal. Babies love that security of mom. Have you tried a sling, swaddling, a swing? A bouncy seat? Some have a litt...
Seeking Advice on Cribs
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2009
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Hi Moms! Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the cribs from the Gap. I like the way they look, but haven't heard any reviews. Or, does anyone have a cr...
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- A., The Gap sells Baby Items from other makers like Stokke, Baby Bjorn and others. So, check out the crib you want and then look it up on-line. I purchased a con...
- I have no experience with cribs from the Gap, and you should certainly check out cribs in person. I have the Babi Italia convertible crib (all the way to a full size ...
- Hi A., While I haven't actually used my crip just yet (baby due in April), after much research we purchased the Babi Italia crib from Babies 'R Us. It came highly ...
Potty Training
Asked by N.J. from New York
on May 18, 2008
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I started to potty train my son at 18 months. For a month I have been working with him about using the potty. He finally went for the first time in it. :) He is very ...
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- N., You're doing just the right thing right now... Encouraging him to use the potty when you do or when you enter the bathroom. He's probably too young to try for...
- My son started to show interest around 18 months, but did not master the potty until 3. Do not get discouraged if he loses interest for a while. Sitting on the potty...
- Good for you and your son! I do elimination communication with my 15 month old daughter (since she was 4 months) and she loves to go on the potty, she even wipes herse...
What Made (Or Would Have) Your Life Easier?
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on January 5, 2012
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So my second baby is due in 7 short weeks and I am desparetly trying to make life easier by being as prepared as we can be for when she arrives. I remember just how d...
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- It helped to have the toddler prepared. Plastic bowls/lids with cheerios, sippy cups filled in fridge, a new movie or toy, lots of things to color.... When you inv...
- Amen on the cleaning service. SURELY you aren't too picky about how your toilet bowl is cleaned or your floor vacuumed? Go buy a gift for your little girl - someth...
- A cleaning service would have been helpful, especially one willing to wash dishes. It seemed nobody who came to help wanted to help with that type of stuff and the m...
