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Due in November - What Baby Items Are Considered MUST Have's by You?
Asked by S.W. from Myrtle Beach
on May 18, 2012
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I'm due in November. I KNOW that I want a carrier, and I've been eyeing the ERGO; do any of you have experience with that and would you recommend it? What other gear...
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- I used a rocking chair (with foot stool) for years. I never used a bassinet. I had a great sling and wore my son all over the house or anywhere a stroller wouldn't w...
- This is something small...but Aiden and Anais swaddle blankets. It is something you will use day one until they are 3! The swaddle blankets are made of a muslin mate...
- If you're going to nurse, you can get an Itzbeen timer. I loved mine! It has a switch to show which breast you last nursed on so you don't have to worry about rememb...
Checklist for Traveling with a 10 Month Old
Asked by R.O. from Los Angeles
on July 6, 2008
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My husband and I will be traveling with our daughter in three weeks and I was wondering if anyone had a check list or advise for traveling with a 10 month old. We are...
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- Don't forget to bring some ziploc bags for any stinky diapers you might have to change on the plane. I usually just pack enough diapers and food to last us through ...
- I travel to my parents with my kids (3yrs and 10 mos) regularly and similarly they have a crib, carseat and stroller so I don't have to worry about bringing any of the...
- There are some good articles and checklists on Baby Center ( www.babycenter.com ). Also, I found a lot of great information by reading the archives on this website. ...
Train Vancouver WA to B.C. Canada (About 8 Hours) Alone with a 16 Month Old
Asked by T.W. from Portland
on December 20, 2009
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Need insight from anyone who has taken a train for about 8 hours with a toddler. I am planning on traveling from
Vancouver WA to B.C. Canada alone with my 16 month ol...
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- We've done Seattle to Portland on the Cascades. Our girl was about the same age. The car we were in had seats at tables, and just regular seats. They are wider and m...
- I've traveled often on the train. I think it's an ideal way to travel with children. Children are able to get up and move around. Since your daughter is 3 you'll wa...
- Marda's dead on... the trains are fantastic. Ditto everything. I practically grew up on trains (Japan, Europe, East Coast)...long trips, short trips. Ditto for my s...
What's a Item You Used for Your Baby That You Couldn't Live Without??
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on March 6, 2011
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HI MAMMA'S!
I'm a soon-to-be 1st time gramma and wanted to make sure my daughter had some great things to help her
transition into parenthood with the new baby. Is t...
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- My favorite item was my baby sling. It was so much more comfortable and easier to maneuver than the "backpack" style. It's made from a single piece of cloth, and the i...
- One small but very hand item I have and love is the Mommy Hook. It is a large metal ring that opens and you can hang things on the stroller with it. I needed it not ...
- a snap and go stroller.. they sell them at babies r us.. it is a stroller frame that is super light weight and you are able to just snap the infant car seat into it.. ...
Fussy Baby
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on August 27, 2011
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what is the best thing you did or bought to calm a fussy baby with reflux my poor son is 4 weeks old and just can not self soothe without a bottle in his mouth and I j...
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- A moby wrap can help with that! Also, I wonder if he has dairy allergies, have you tried soy formula? Also, direct his finger to his mouth. My children didn't like pac...
- mine was the same way at 4 weeks. Mom came to my rescue...she showed me what she did for all 5 of us kids. She took the babys temp in the butt and gentley wiggled the ...
- Has he actually been, diagnosed with Reflux? Babies, even in the womb.... suckle their fingers. It is instinctual. He needs to be comforted. They are used to...
Newborn Must-Haves?
Asked by ❤.M. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2011
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My friend just had a baby girl & am sending her some things.
This is her first.
I am trying to think of what items saved my life w/my newborn.
I can only think of...
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- Gripe water, aden and anais swaddle blankets, disposable nursing pads, lanolin, a nice water bottle, slippers, fun socks, for her.
- nothing with snaps... the middle of the night diaper changes are tiresome enough without having to unbutton things.. :) so we used those long little cotton nightdress...
- Don't know what your budget is, but these are in the $150 range: Baby carrier, like the Ergo, with an infant insert Baby swing - like the Fisher Price Zen Cradle Swi...
Shower Gift for 1St Time Mom
Asked by A.H. from Spartanburg
on January 25, 2010
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My friend just had her baby early at (33 week) and he is fine. However her shower is coming up and I wanted to see what everyone thought was the must have shower gift...
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- I love to see those mom's carrying their babies in that over the shoulder cradle thing. I don't know what they are called, but they look cool. I always wanted one. ...
- Okay, I am really not a selfish person, but my FAVORITE gift that was given to me for a baby present was a gift certificate to a salon. I thought it was the most thoug...
- One of the most useful items was a bouncer seat. You can buy one for about $25-30.
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Traveling to Greece with an Infant
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on August 29, 2010
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My husband and I are planning our son's first trip to Greece. It's also my husband's first trip. I used to go as a child a lot, since my family is Greek, and it was ...
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- Hi C., My friend just came back from Greece. Some tips from her: 1. SUNBLOCK and HATS!!!! Even a bathing suit that covers your LO's body. the Mediterranean sun is str...
- We just came back from a 6 wk trip to Spain & Morocco with our 14 month old son. I had the same concerns you're having but in the end I just had to adjust to new ways ...
- We have not traveled to Greece with children, but we did take our (then) 3.5 and 4 month olds to Israel. Some similar issues....some not...I am curious to know why yo...
