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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...
What to Do with My Old Baby Clothes?? Vote Now!
Asked by J.P. from Provo
on September 8, 2010
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Okay, the time has come for me to decide what to do with my old baby clothes. I have seven tubs of nice, albeit not-new, clothes. They are adorable. They hold all of...
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- You should keep some for your girls when they get older. They will love to have the first outfit they came home from the hospital in.
- Give them to someone who can use them, but don't sit down and go through the clothes with them - just hand them over and know they will be appreciated and valued. I'l...
- Find someone in your neighborhood or church (or some other community group you have access too) who really needs them. There are plenty of young mothers who would LOVE...
Overprotective and Driving Me NUTS!!
Asked by B.W. from St. Louis
on May 12, 2010
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I need some advice from the masses on something that is really starting to bother me. It's my bother and his wife. They are brand new parents of a baby girl. She is my...
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- I too have a younger brother that acts the same way. My first nephew, who is now 8, was overly protected as an infant. Nobody was allowed to watch him and my brother...
- they have baby first years book. yeah it's the bible. i don't think you can do much. they need to come on their own to the realization that their behavior is nuts bu...
- You may feel as if you should be the childcare expert, and maybe they are warding that off with their actions. Also, it sounds as if you're used to being the bossy old...
Having a Second Child
Asked by C.L. from Missoula
on June 27, 2007
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My husband and I have recently been dicussing having another baby. My son who is seven is the most wonderful, special part of our lives. We are worried that having ano...
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- I have a 14 year old son, a 5 year old daughter and a 3 year old daughter. I had the very same fears you do about having another child after my son. My son was 9 whe...
- My daughter was 7 when her little brother arrived and she has been the best big sister ever! She is old enough to realize that nothing could change the way I love her ...
- C., I say go for it. I would recommend making the 7 yr old as involved as possible. There may be some ups and downs at first but, the postives way out number the ...
My 14 Y/O Is Pregnant - Follow Up
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on August 10, 2011
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Hi everyone!
I just wanted to give any interested readers some follow up. My daughter is now 15 and miss Rosalie is now 2 months old.
We all share in taking care of...
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- I havent been in your shoes but I jus want to say congrats! What a wonderful thing you are doing by helping her!
- She's a cutie pie!! I haven't been in your shoes, so I definitely can't speak from experience. The only thing that comes to mind is that your daughter is the mom a...
- Your daughter is lucky to have you. You've received some harsh responses, but it sounds like she IS trying. What about making her sign a contract? Rules that need t...
CD Player for Baby's Room
Asked by L.A. from Detroit
on April 3, 2008
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I want to purchase a cd player for the baby's room - for herclassical and baby einstein. What do you recommend?
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- I have a CD player that's from The First Years and clips right to the side of the crib. The function buttons and cd area face the outside of the crib and the part that...
- I just got my son a CD player for Easter! I got it from Walmart and I think I spent around $25. It's very durable and sporty looking and it also has a inport for an ...
- I think it's a wonderful thing to bring music to your baby's room. We used to put on a few albums that my son still loves today (and is trying to play on the piano......
Thoughts About Bachelor Party
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on June 2, 2008
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Hello everyone-
My 39year old husband is insisting on going to a friend of a friend's (although he was at our wedding) bachelor party in Vegas.
Normally I wouldn't ...
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- It sounds like you need to sit down with your husband and talk about your being stuck, and schedule some time for you to get out every week. You need to be a team and ...
- Hi M., A friend of a friend's bachelor party seems a little too distant for me. Bachelor parties in general are not good ideas especially if strip clubs are involved....
- I can totally understand what you are feeling and want to tell you straight up, that it doesn't get any easier even as they get older. (My children are 4 and 1.) There...
Any Good (Fiction) Book Recommendations?
Asked by E.B. from San Francisco
on August 10, 2008
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I used to read (pre-baby) all the time and would love to start again. Could anyone recommend a 'must read' or a fun 'summer' read? I'm not picky about topics, but I do...
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- Water for Elephants is a great, easy and engaging read
- Hi. I completely remember those years of not having time to read for my own enjoyment. I have a 12 year old now and this summer I have enjoyed reading Queen of Babbl...
- Hi E., I'm out in Pleasanton; we moved here about 4 years ago and love it too. It has been such a great place to raise our 2 little girls. I was the same way; I wen...
New Job & New Baby?? What to Do?
Asked by A.L. from Minneapolis
on March 12, 2008
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My husband and I have a 13 month old at home currently and are thinking about starting to plan for number 2. We had decided I would be a stay at home mom and have a se...
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- In my opinion: You have no responsibility in feeling guilt over wanting a 2nd baby while searching for a job. Not to mention you do not need to even tell them you ar...
- go for it--Baby #2 and the new job! I found myself in almost the same situation...only it was baby #1, and i had been subbing for 2 years WAITING for a full-time job....
- Hi A.- I have a 15-month daughter and I am also a teacher. I got pregnant in March of 2006 and received my first teaching job in August of 2006. I took an 8 week ...
1 Month Old Won't Sleep on His Back
Asked by D.P. from New York
on September 27, 2007
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Hi moms! I'm a first time mom of a beautiful baby boy. Everythin is going pretty well except for the fact that he does not want to sleep on his back. I'm well aware o...
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- D. for your sleeping problem, you have alot of good advice, i don't think i can really help you...plus i didn't do ANYTHING i was told to do as far as the sleeping go...
- Hi D. I strongly recommend you allow your son to sleep on his tummy. In this position babies feel safe and secure. Remember that the SIDS warnings are for the entire ...
- I had the same problem with my daughter. If you put her down on her back she would just start screaming. It didn't matter if she was asleep already. Someone had sugges...
