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Ideas for a Unique Baby Shower Gift for New Mom-to-be with Everything.
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on April 4, 2009
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Hi mom's,
Pls let me know the most unique baby shower gift you've received, seen or heard about. I am going to a baby shower in a week for a new mom who's got it all,...
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- Hi N.! I make custom wipes cases....I just get a regular wipes case and cover it in whatever fabric you would chose and put trim around it...I can add ribbons, embelli...
- I love the idea about signing up for meals! Also, diaper service if using cloth - boxes of diapers if not as no one ever has enough of those - gift cert to a Mommy and...
- I attended a baby shower for a friend expecting her 5th child. Instead of gifts, we passed around a calendar and everyone signed up to bring a meal for her family. T...
Gift for Preemie?
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2008
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Hi there - a close friend just had a very premature baby. I was wondering if any other moms out there had preemies and what gifts they found the most useful. he is be...
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- Hi. I had a preemie 14 years ago, and he also weighed 3 lbs., 10 1/2 ounces. The gift that I found most useful was preemie diapers and preemie clothes. Best of luck to...
- Hi, I didn't have a preemie but I use a wrap/carrier for my 4 mo old that works for preemies through toddlers and would be great for a preemie because they need to be ...
- I had twins that were born at 30 weeks and were both 3bls each. What I found useful was the Snuzzler Head & Body Support for the car seat. It will keep the baby in pla...
Best Sling
Asked by E.D. from Great Falls
on August 8, 2008
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I would like to get advice about the best sling out there. I do own a Maya-wrap which I don't find very "user-friendly". I have watched the video a thousand times and ...
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- I am not sure if you are completely sold on a sling, but I had alot of luck with my Hotsling - just put the sling over your sholder and instert the baby. The down sid...
- Hug-a-monkey slings are the best I ever tried! And I shopped around before I got one. They are light-weight, made or organic cotton, super easy to put on. They open up...
- www.b-sling.blogspot.com they are really cute and super comfortable just $40 good luck
Babywearing Advice? Looking for Comfortable Carrier...
Asked by M.W. from Philadelphia
on December 3, 2008
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I am carrying my 3-month old daughter in a Baby Bjorn right now, but it's starting to get painful for me.
Any advice on comfortable baby carriers to wear? I need...
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- LOVE, LOVE, LOVED, the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder!!!!! Wore my son til he was 3... I actually have about half a dozen, if you'd like one... I bought them to hav...
- My absolute favorite is the Baby Ergo. It is pricey I agree ($100+/-). However when you consider how much the baby is in it it is a good deal. I have tried many othe...
- hi there! i see that you have already made a purchase, but i would still like to tell you about the ergo baby carrier! u can find it online at ergobaby.com - it is the...
Ring Sling for Breastfeeding
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on February 12, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had success using a ring sling for carrying their baby? I have 3 baby carriers already (Peanut shell...baby is too squished, Ellaroo wrap... ...
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- L., I LOVE my Maya Wrap ring sling!!! My son was a very big baby 10lb 2 oz at birth and was over 24 lbs by 4 mnths. It was the only way to carry him comfortably whi...
- Hi L., If you live in the Hollywood area, you should stop into our store for a free Sling Clinic. Bring your baby and try our slings with our staffs help. This wo...
- Have you heard of the Moby wrap? It is THE BEST BABY CARRIER EVER! You can nurse with it hands free and your baby will love falling asleep on you in it. It is extremel...
7 Week Old That Cries and Cries and Cries
Asked by A. from Chicago
on November 5, 2007
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I am looking for a little help and some advice. I thought that when I had my fourth child last month, I had gone through everything. My 7 week old daughter is provin...
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- I am not sure if this will work but my daughters new baby was crying a great deal also. She found that turning on the fan over the stove and sitting her little one in ...
- I know it may sound crazy, but what about running a vaccuum or turning on some music that has a real good beat. This worked for my girls. I also noticed with my youn...
- Try wearing her in a baby sling and see if that calms her.
Advice on What I Really Need!
Asked by M.K. from Syracuse
on August 6, 2008
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I'm expecting my first baby in December...just looking for some advice/recommendations on what I will definitely need right away in terms of supplies/gear. Also- woul...
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- Mara - one tip that was given to me (although I didn't listen but understand it now) was this: You will get sooooo many clothes that are sized 0-3 months or even 6 mo...
- ToysRus have a great selection...it may help to go into the store and see what they have.
- Mara, Congratulations! Alot of what you'll need depends on your life style. It's been awhile (mine are 11 and 13). Must haves: A car seat- If both you and...
Backpack Child Carriers
Asked by A.B. from Boise
on March 28, 2008
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I'm researching backpack child carriers and wondered what brand everyone out there likes the best. I need one that is sturdy enough to carry a child weighing 25 to 40 ...
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- I have a Sherpani. It is awesome. We went backpacking in Alaska, 8 miles one way, and this backpack was worth every penny. I purchased the backpack at an REI store.
- I had one, I think it was made by Snugli, and it fit me quite comfortably. It help a child up to 40 lbs and was smaller than some of the other ones I looked at. It was...
- My favorite is the Kelty backpack! It is not one of the fancy models that they have that are bulky(you know the ones that you can buy with the canopy, diaper bag atta...
