Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats: Carters
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Need Help with Getting an Infant Car Seat and Crib
Asked by V.R. from Dallas
on July 11, 2009
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We are looking to buy an infant car seat and a crib for our little one ( we're expecting in Aug). Ive been looking all around and the choices are a little overwhelming...
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- Being a first time mom, try not to get too carried away with stuff that has all the bells and whistles and costs an arm and a leg. You are about to incur a LOT of expe...
- the crib is a matter of personal preference. now, the car seat is another matter, you need to look at safety, ease of installation, etc. i personally HATE graco ca...
- Concerning the car seat, we have the Chicco Key fit. It is a little more expensive, but it is a great seat and top rated. It's easy to use and keeps your child very ...
Baby Gear Questions
Asked by H.R. from Boca Raton
on September 4, 2006
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Hi beautiful mommies and soon to be mommies! We still have some "big" baby gear to purchase after our showers, namely car seat and stroller. We both have relatively ...
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- If you want a Peg let me know, I have some for sale for $100.
- For the big items, Target tends to put a lot of big stuff on clearance. I got my Eddie Bauer car seat/booster seat combo (it's front facing, but i'm just emphasizing m...
- Hi, Most everything was covered by other moms, the one thing I would recommend for baths is a self standing bath tub/changing table. You can find them in all ba...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
Re: Best Strollers, High Chairs, Infant Car Seats
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on March 19, 2008
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Could anyone recommend the best and most affordable travel systems on the market? I also need a highchair any and all recommendations are welcomed.
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- Hi there Try the great book "Baby Bargains". They have all the latest info on the best buys for baby. http://www.windsorpeak.com/babybargains/default.html I used th...
- Well I got my high chair at Target for like $40 or so. It is called the space saver high chair. It attaches to one of your kitchen chairs and my son loves it. I was...
- When I bought my stroller and car seat 6 months ago, I went and looked at Consumer Reports. According to it, the Graco Quattro Tour was the best. I got the Graco Qua...
What Are Your TOP 5 Favorite Baby Products?
Asked by C.P. from Harrisburg
on April 8, 2011
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Just wondering if theres any great/helpful products out there I wasn't aware of.
Mine are (in no specific order)
1-Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive
These are the ...
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- 1. Miracle Blanket!!!! Changed my nights forever. Wish I had gotten it much sooner. 2. Dr. Brown's bottles. Helped with colic almost immediately. We also swi...
- Boogie Wipes. And the little yellow foam bear shaped mat you can put on the bottom of the tub to cushion baby in the regular tub--I always hated baby bathtubs & I t...
- So I would have to say that my top things for him are Bedtime bath wash (I don't know how much it really helps, but since I started using it he has slept a lot better ...
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...
Baby Clothing
Asked by L.M. from Fort Myers
on September 29, 2009
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My girlfriend gave me a lot of clothes to go through but most of them are sizes 0-3 months and 6-9 months. How many do I need in each size, since babies grow so fast? ...
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- The 0-3 mo stuff doesn't last very long. My son and daughter wore that size for 4 weeks, tops, then we moved on to 3-6. My daughter is now 4 months old and starting ...
- Congrats.... I agree with keeping the pre-owned clothing. Babies aren't very active and the clothing normally transfer from family to family in almost new condition. ...
- I would want at least two per day for how ever many days you plan to go in between laundry days. I would exchange the smaller sizes for larger sizes. But I found t...
Winter Clothing for My Newborn - What to Buy and How to Dress
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on September 7, 2010
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Hi all, I am expecting my baby in October and need advice on how to dress her during the Winter. She'd be hardly 1-4 months then, and Chicago has bad winters. What stu...
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- Its great that these days they make the bundle me's or car seats covers so you dont have to stuff your baby in a snow suit or bulky winter coat. They are GREAT, I high...
- We had our son in the beginning of December last year. He lived in footie fleece PJs! They are so warm! Good luck!
- One thing I read is always dress infants in 1 more layer than you would your self. I also also had (and still do) put them in a carter's undershirt/onesie. That keeps ...
