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Baby Shower for a Second Baby?
Asked by A.L. from Seattle
on January 11, 2012
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JUST CURIOUS to what others think about the topic. We are currently TTC our second child. We have a 17mo old little girl and I've saved all of her clothes and such jus...
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- If friends of yours want to give you a shower let them : ) A friend of mine agreed to one if the invitations specified diapers or gift cards to Target, as she alread...
- In my area/life its uncommon to have a second baby shower even if its a different sex. But the more I am on these types of forums I realize its different in other are...
- I tend to balk at second showers. . .unless thery are crazy amount of years apart (six or more) or the twin thing. . . For my second the girls in my office insisted o...
Thank You!
Asked by K.R. from Boston
on March 15, 2008
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Thank you so much for all the great advise. Very happy to be a member of mamasource. Dillon's rash is getting better with Ammens powder. I will remeber all the grea...
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- I see that many have suggested you use paper towels which can also be harsh on his bottom. Also, many wipes contain alcohol which can irritate him as well. I know th...
- My daughter had one of those awful rashes - very raw and sad to look at :( What worked for me was some "airing out" time, which could be more challenging with a 9 mon...
- K., The same thing happened with my son. First, it is possible that it is a fungal infection so you may want to go to your doctor and they can give you a topical p...
Best Baby Shower Gifts and Ideas for Games
Asked by C.B. from Madison
on March 24, 2008
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I have a two-part question as my mom and best friend have started to plan my baby shower. First, what were the best and worst gifts you received at your baby shower, o...
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- i love the clothes pin game. everyone is given one clothes pin and thru out the party if some one catches someone else with their arms or legs crossed they get their c...
- I think the BEST gift we received was our exersauser... It was the only way for me to get a shower or dishes (etc) done. A major must! The cutest game I've ever se...
- Best presents: Boppy pillow Jogging stroller Gerber Burp Rags (get lots..go through 3 a day sometimes) Nuk brand pacifiers Onsies, all sizes Sleep sacks High ch...
Adopting a Boy - What to Register for an (18 Month Old) Baby Shower
Asked by W.M. from Dallas
on June 24, 2010
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My husband will have the son we've been praying for in two months. Some friends from our church are wanting to throw us a shower - can you give me an idea of the "must...
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- Just wanted to say congrats to you and how wonderful of you and your husband to be doing this! Your love and parenting will change this childs life! All the mommies h...
- When in doubt, gift cards are nice to get those added extras. He's prolly not potty trained yet or may be so pull ups or diapers are needed. EVERY baby needs bath ...
- ~A cozy coupe! (ALL kids LOVE them! Our 3 and 5 year old STILL play with theirs and they started as young as 7 months!) ~Booster Chair ~Potty Chair ~Sippy C...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
Baby Product Must Haves?
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
Just want to know what baby products you all though was something that you couldnt have lived without. I am having son nuber 2 in nov and just want to see wha...
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- A ton of burp rags, boppy pillow (with extra covers), original desitin, hylands teething tablets, and since my little one was so busy and active, a jumperoo!
- Spring for the Boon high chair. It goes up and down like the chair at the hairdresser and it's on wheels. Hands down the best baby thing we bought! I could do comme...
- Bobby pillow, hooter hider, sleep lamb sound machine for the crib.
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Plz Share Your Baby Eczema Story...
Asked by K.A. from Seattle
on February 21, 2010
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I am battling my daughters eczema since 2 months, it's a huge struggle and breaks my heart.
Please, if you had a baby with eczema, share your story so I can gain stre...
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- My son has had eczema since he was born. He's now 6. I tried SEVERAL different things before I found out the simplest thing for us was oatmeal. We use Johnson & Joh...
- My 2 year old daughter become covered in eczema at about 2 months of age. She was exclusively breastfed at that time. A friend mentioned what seemed to be a crazy reco...
- My daughter's eczema depends on the season. She had it when she was exclusively breastfed and stil has it at 2.5 years. We let her get a litle bit of sun every day ...
When to Stop Using Baby Wash
Asked by L.D. from Modesto
on June 15, 2010
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My son is 4 yrs old.I am still using baby wash for his skin and hair since the "all in one" approach is so easy. His hair is blond and fine, so baby wash cleans it we...
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- My sons are 9 and 6 and we still use an all-in-one for kids - usually Burt's Bees. I like the smell and so do they. My son will use bar soap if he's in our shower, b...
- I just used mild soap and shampoo. My skin is very sensitive too and so I was extra cautious with my kids. A few years ago I discovered a natural line and now we use p...
- I have used Dove Sensitive Unscented soap bar since my son was 1 month also Pantiene Classic Clean Shampoo w/Conditioner since he was 1 month also. Never any problems ...
Sunblock for Baby with Eczema
Asked by L.L. from San Diego
on July 15, 2010
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My 6 month baby, Noah, has eczema on his arms, legs and under his chin. Now that we are in the middle of summer I was wondering if any of you knew of any special sunbl...
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- My doc recommended Aveeno, I must say it works pretty good!
- I would suggest only using zinc oxide, also, what about adressing the reason why your son has the eczema. You may want to have him tested for food allergies. My daught...
- L., Arbonne's ABC Baby sunblock works. Also the ABC Baby Products work great for Eczema. All of Arbonne's products are Mineral Oil Free. My grandson had it and the...
