Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats: Infant, Meijer
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Shopping with Car Seat
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on July 29, 2008
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I am a new mom who has the Chicco travel system. My question is that when I need to take my son with the car seat on to a shopping cart and into a store, this car seat...
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- I have the same travel system, and it all depends on the cart. Some carts feel secure and some don't. If you read the instructions though it says that you shouldn't pu...
- I had the same problem and did the same thing you did. I think it's just the way it's designed, unfortunately. I ended up using a baby sling and leaving the car sea...
- I was never comfortable putting the car seat on top of the shopping cart, my baby always went car seat and all into the shopping cart. Plus Chicco car seats were not r...
Should I Get Double Stroller?
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on June 23, 2010
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I recently asked a question about recommendations on a travel system for my 3rd baby girl due Oct 23rd......but I've been thinking....Should I be getting a double stro...
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- I have 3 boys - 4, 2.5, and 9 months. We have a double stroller, and it works well for us. My advice to those seeking some input is: what are your needs for a double...
- Hi A.- I hated using double stroller, they are just too bulky. With your middle child being 2 at the birth, by the time you're young one is 6 months, your middle w...
- I think a double stroller would be a great idea. When my son was two he always wanted to be in a stroller. As for what kinds Im not going to be of much help. I had ...
Playtex Drop-Ins System
Asked by V.K. from Saginaw
on April 1, 2007
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With my 2 1/2 year old, we tried nearly every bottle on the market before he settled on the Avent bottles. They were great, but I'm thinking with the next one (due in...
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- My son would -only- use the platex nursers (with drop ins) for the first 6 months. We used powdered formula, so we just made it to order, and used warm water to mix it...
- V. - I'm currently using the drop-in system and I heat the bottles in a cup of hot water (from the tap). It doesn't take long at all to heat up. I used the drop-ins f...
- V., I had those for both my boys. I used a bottle warmer, can't remember what kind it was though. I poured a little bit of water in it(there was a seperate measuri...
Double Stoller Suggestions
Asked by M.K. from Indianapolis
on September 18, 2007
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Hello Everyone!
This could be a dumb question but, I am getting ready to purchase my sister a double stoller for baby #2. She has a 1 1/2 year old and is due in thre...
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- I used a gracco double stroller for my 2 (they're 14 months apart) and loved it. I can't remember now what the name of it was other then Gracco
- Hi M., I have a 13 month old and a 9 week old. This is what I bought http://www.joovy.com/pages/pd_groove2.php I love it. I can't fit the carseat but it reclines...
- I have a double stoller from Graco. I think it is called DuoStoller, or something like that. You can get them at Target. My pumkin seat didn't fit the way it did on...
How to Start It?????
Asked by E.S. from Grand Rapids
on December 31, 2009
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I decided to use cloth diapers and when I was a baby my mom used cloth diapers on me and my sister,and i know it's less expensive,the thing is when all my friends used...
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- There are so many ways to cd a baby these days. I got started using jilliansdrawers.com "Try it for $10" program with my first. They send a variety of diapers...pref...
- While I have always used disposables, I have a close friend that uses cloth diapers and I had to learn so that I could babysit the little girl. She uses regular diape...
- Buy the cloth ones. 2-3 packages. You will need some plastic over pants to keep any moisture from getting on clothes. You do not need to put anything inside the clo...
Nausea & Upset Stomach...how to Relieve These?
Asked by A.T. from Detroit
on May 15, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am looking for feedback from others who have had success working through the nausea phase a pregnancy. I am expecting my second child and am experiencing...
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- UGH! Seems like yesterday! I have 3 kids-each pregnancy got worse! The last 2 were boys-I was soooo sick! Even the steam from the shower made me get sick! Try squir...
- Hi A., My Aunt gave me some advice that worked for me.... tomatoes. For her, it was stewed tomatoes. For me, it was anything tomato based, even raw tomatoes. I a...
- Fresh ginger tea! It works wonders! Get fresh ginger and cut a couple pieces (no need to take the skin off). Put it into a small pot of water. Add lemon, lime or an...
Bottles: Which to Choose???
Asked by S.M. from Detroit
on September 21, 2008
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I'm trading in my Dr. Browns bottles for some BPA-free bottles but not sure what to get. I've hated the Dr. Browns from the start. They have too many parts! I'm getti...
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- When I registed for stuff for my baby showers, I registered for (and received) the Avent bottles. We used those for the first 6 or 8 weeks for my daughter. At the time...
- S., I used playtex drop-ins for my daughters 21 and 18 years ago. I have an 18month old grandson. At my daughters shower and under advice of others, we ended u...
- We used the Playtex disposables and drop in's with our first daughter. We loved the ease of use and how quick cleaning was - we didn't have a bottom to scrub at all! ...
Alternatives to Diaper Genie
Asked by S.R. from Charlotte
on August 18, 2006
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I have a 10 month old son. We have been using the Diaper Genie since he was born and now really cannot stand the smell! It wasn't bad for a long while, but recently ...
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- When I had a diaper genie, I took two coffee filters and put some baking soda in the middle of one and then glued them together and placed it in the bottom. This real...
- We had that problem too! We put one of those odor absorbers that you can get at Home Depot (that's the only place I've been able to find it) in the bottom of the diap...
- We used to have a regular trash can--33 gallon inside that we put our trash, diapers, etc. in, but with two in diapers at the time--it got pretty sticky, so we started...
Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
