Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats: Simplicity
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Do We Need a Stroller....?
Asked by C.H. from Denver
on April 7, 2009
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We are preparing to welcome our first child and are debating on whether we will need a stroller for our little one. The questions we keep asking ourselves is "When wou...
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- Besides going for walks, we use our stroller for when we go to the mall and other stores that don't have carts. Our baby is almost 6 months and we have used ours quite...
- I agree with Tiffany, they get very heavy. After my son was born we went everywhere. We walked to the park, zoo, mall and I am glad I had a stroller. My back enjoye...
- Hello - Yes you need a stroller, those pumpkin seats start to get heavy and annoying and plus a stroller holds a lot of baby junk that you tend to acquire and carry ...
Air Travel Advice with a 3 Month Old
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 17, 2010
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Hello. My husband and I will be flying to Florida next month with our 3 month old. I have a few questions about how to navigate through the airport and what to check...
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- Definitely take the snap and go with the car seat. You are going to need to take your car seat with you for when you get to your destination and travel by car. Also,...
- We also traveled with our daughter at 3 months (but we had our 2 year old son with us). We took their double stroller and were able to gate check it. It is a beast. ...
- Hi K., We've traveled with our 4 month old overseas and back and then several domestic trips after that, and the snap-n-go was a lifesaver...we checked in both at t...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by B.B. from Madison
on February 17, 2008
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i'm a little overwhelmed right now. My daughter is 10 mos old and about 17lbs and 27-28 inches. i've started looking for the next car seat but am so overwhelmed by t...
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- One of the best car seats that I have found is the Cosco Scenera 5 Point Convertible Car Seat it can be purchased at Walmart and is under $50. It is very durable and ...
- I am going to solve your problems right now, Fisher Price Safe Voyage. Its awesome, its made by the same people as Britax, but for half the price! I got it at www.al...
- I definitely recommend the Britax. The are so user friendly, easy to install, adjust the straps, remove cover and wash, etc. (You can even by replacement parts if ne...
Car Seats - Graco SportsComfort Vs. Cosco Scenera
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 28, 2010
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Hi all - I am hoping that your good advice will help me make an educated decision! We are leaving for vacation soon and need to buy a second car seat for the plane rid...
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- We have the Cosco Scenera as a back up in my husbands truck. They haven't been on a long trip with it so I'm not sure how comfortable they will be, the padding is pret...
- We have both those seats you mention (though my kids are 4 & 5 years old so they are not real new) and given the choice between them I like the Comfortsport better in ...
- even though it's only a backup, you don't want to buy a cheap seat because your child may outgrow it before you even need it as a backup, which would be more of a wast...
Advice for Traveling with Infant Needed
Asked by M.C. from Cleveland
on February 19, 2008
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I'm planning a trip to visit family in the Twin Cities with my infant. She'll be 10 weeks when we go. I'm trying to figure out what I can bring on the plane with me, w...
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- I traveled with my daughter when she was six weeks old then again when she was 18 months old. You need to make sure you have something for her to suck on so that they ...
- i traveled with my infant on 8 different occasions (2 -3 legs with each trip...visiting family cross country), all before one year...i was breastfeeding, so i can't vo...
- I went to Florida with my son who was just 12 weeks old. It is fine to gate check the infant seat and stroller. It is also fine to carry breastmilk and/or formula th...
Stoller Advice Please
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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I am 19 weeks pregnant and just found out I am having a little boy! I have been researching strollers on-line and just feel confused. I would like advice on which st...
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- J., Hi! Congratulations! You might want to pick up Baby Bargains. This is such a great book that reviews quality and pricing of just about everything you need as...
- Hi J., we have the Chicco system. The car seat fits into the stroller and then just the stroller can be used when the baby is older. It's really great but we just use ...
- The ultimate stroller, if you can fit it in the budget, is the BUGABOO FROG... I know its about $1,000.00 but it is so portable and manouverable..When we are out shop...
Christmas Present Ideas for Girls 6 and 7 Years Old
Asked by P.R. from Cleveland
on November 9, 2011
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This is pathetic but I can't really think of what to get my daughters for Christmas. They're a recent 7 and soon to be 6. They both love their American Girl dolls so...
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- My daughter wants a big girl vanity. I got one from target online for $120.. Have a Merry Christmas!
- My daughter is 7 and has a game called "Headbanz". We get together with some other moms and kids for "game night" periodically and it is hugely popular with a bunch o...
- Our grocery store has kid's cooking classes/seminars...would they like something like that? Ice skating lessons? Movie gift cards? Class at a clay pottery place?
Delayed Vaccine Help
Asked by D.T. from Chicago
on July 22, 2010
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I have 4 children vaccinated 1st 3. Taking more the healthy natural approch to feeding and taking care of my family. I have received no vaccines since my son was 3 m...
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- I very much like the Vaccine Book and I think it has the best information in it...like you said, balanced view, not for or against it. He really did his research and ...
- There are some misconceptions about vaccines. If you look at the data before widespread vaccination, you will see that the diseases they were vaccinating against were ...
- There has been extensive research on vaccines. It is far more dangerous not to vaccinate than to vaccinate, although I think that the idea of having a different schedu...
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
