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Proper Storage of Milk
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on April 2, 2008
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I have been debating pumping for the past 5 months of 7. I am leery of the plastic and it's 'phthalates' and other garbage that is newly discovered in it. Now, I have ...
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- Hi I wanted to let you know that there is a system with playtex nursers that will attach to a pump using their dropins. If you can't find it email me and I have one un...
- Hi, just so you know Medela bottles are BPA free as well (same as born free), so I dont think there is a problem sterilizing them! Pumping nto the bottle, and then fr...
- My SIL recommended Medela bags specifically because you can pump direcly into the bag. I think you have to position the bag similar to a bottle-liner. I just hated t...
Stair Gates for Baby and Advise Pls
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on October 30, 2011
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My son who is 1.5 yrs old, loves to climb the stairs holding on to the railings. He knows he shouldn't do it and most of the time does it just to get my attention whil...
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- Just because your child's behavior scares you doesn't mean it is dangerous. If he is using the hand rail and making it up and down there is no reason to keep him off ...
- You can definitely get a gate that doesn't require a wall on either side. We have used KidCo brand (amazon, babies r us) and they come very highly rated and are quite...
- This is the gate we use at the top and bottom of our stairs for our 1.5yr old who loves the stairs!! After a little while with them installed, he doesnt waste his time...
Car Seat and Diaper Bag
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on July 25, 2011
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Hi! I'm looking for a convertible/combination car seat. I want one of those that can be used from 22 lbs with the 5 point harness and then remove the back and be used ...
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- for the diaper bag id actually just get a regular backpack that has different zipper pockets and use that. that is what we are using and its soo much easier because i ...
- Your child will not go from an infant seat to a forward facing seat, you will need a convertible. Most kids outgrow the infant seat between 4 and 8 months, and you can...
- Check out my website and see if you would like any of these bags tgat can be monogrammed. People really like the org. utility tote. www.mythirtyone.com/JennH Everyth...
Seeking a Preemie Size Car Seat
Asked by C.F. from Lancaster
on February 4, 2009
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Hello, I am in need of a preemie size carseat for my 8 week early nephew. The car seat I bought for him is too big ( or he's too small ) Would anyone have a used one o...
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- My son was a preemie as well, but I never used a special car seat. You can buy an insert from Baby Depot or any other retailer that is like a moon shaped head rest th...
- Congrats Auntie....Tiny babies need extra care, including a special car seat. You can go to a target and they should have seats to fit your needs. With a preemie,...
- They sell car seat inserts for premies--they include a foam roll which helps the baby keep his head upright.
Car Seats: When Did You Go to a Front Facing?
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on November 13, 2011
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Our son turns a year old in 10 days, he's 20 lbs (just barely) and it's been a big struggle lately getting him in and out of his infant car seat. He fusses and cries, ...
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- My kids all become completely cramped by 9 or 10 months. They are all extremely tall for their ages (My husband and I are both 6 foot so it is to be expected). My rece...
- As soon as they outgrew the smaller one. But not until 1 yr. at least. I would switch your child around on their birthday.
- I would not recommend keeping him in his infant carrier. I would buy a rear facing car seat that can be used both ways so you can turn it forward facing when ready. ...
Cleaning at Home
Asked by D.G. from Wilmington
on June 12, 2008
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Are there many parents out there that care about toxic chemicals in the home and the effect that they have on children?
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- D., I have been using Shaklee Cleaners since 1991. I am a 42 y/o Mom of a 5 y/o Boy and he even helps me dust and clean the windows with the Shaklee Basic H in a spr...
- I found this: for dishwasher soap and it works wonders: 1 part borax 1 part baking soda put them in the cup where the regu...
- Here are some youtube clips of Moms speaking to Moms about the affect of cleaning chemicals on children, and natural alternatives. Hope it helps. Part 1 http://www...
Looking for the Safest Car Seat/travel System Available...
Asked by K.M. from Hartford
on February 23, 2008
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Hello, I have been online and at various sites, I am looking for the safest/easy to use car seat/travel system. I am registering at Babies R Us and having a hard time...
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- We used a system for our two sons when they were infants because it is a necessity to be able to move your child out of the car without waking him or her. We had an e...
- K., I am a Child Passenger Safety Technician and I sent you a private message with lots of information in it :)
- Britax car seats are awesome and test very well for safety. We did not have the infant seat/carrier (though I've heard it's great). We moved my daughter to the Brita...
Which Bottles Are Best???
Asked by W.D. from Charlotte
on August 16, 2008
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I am 33 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and I am trying to figure out what kind of bottles to get. Everyone that I know has thrown in their two cents about my plans no...
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- WOOO HOOO AMEN SISTER! I am so tired of Nursing nazi's lookin down on those of us who chose not to! I wish I had as lofty a plans as you do! :) I just plain didn't li...
- W., Congrats! Everyone recommended the ventaire to me, you know the crooked ones. So thats what we started with but she still got alot of air from those so we switche...
- Hi W.! I understand exactly what you mean about breastfeeding. I was unable to for various reasons but here is what I experienced with bottles. For me and my son ...
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 ...
Moving to Forward Facing Car Seat
Asked by D.S. from Asheville
on July 28, 2010
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My daughter is 8 and 1/2 months old. She weighs 19.5 lbs but here's the problem, she's 29 1/2 inches long. We have a really great car seat that goes up to 35 lbs rea...
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- I would think that you as her parent need to make a decision that is in line with the intent of the law.. safety for your baby if there is an accident. Her head is the...
- First, it is illegal to turn your child forward-facing before they are 20 pounds AND 1 year old (it's not an either/or thing). And the AAP recommends keeping children...
- We had a similair prob. with my son 20+ years ago. The seat we brought him home in had weight info but no height info. He was no where near the weight max but would...
