Traveling by Car: Luv

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Playpen Instead of Crib & Car Seat Handle Orientation

Hi ladies! I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby and starting to think about buying stuff for the new baby. Its extremely overwhelming!! I have 2 major questions for now: 1. we are strapped for money and space (we're temporarily in a 1 bedroom apartment) and are considering buying a playpen with the basinet attachment instead of a crib to save space and money. Do you have any experience with using a playpen only? negative or positive? 2. Are the infant car seats with the handle that looks like a "Z" really better? I mean the kind...

Car Rides & Road Trips

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First Road Trip with Twins

Hello, we will be talking our first long distance road trip to visit both sets of grandparents this Thanksgiving. Neither set of grandparents have any infant/toddler equipment and I am unsure what to pack for the trip. Also, the girls each sleep in their own crib so what should I do about bedding at the grandparents houses? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Car Seats

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What Is the Best Convertible Carseat?

My 8 month old son is about to out grow his infant carrier. I need to buy a carseat that will face in the rear position, switch to forward facing, and hopefully go into a booster. I have been looking at some online consumer reports. II want something that is safe, comfortable for my child, and less expensive than the Britax carseats. I saw some positive reports for the Safety 1st All-in-One Deluxe Convertible Car Seat. Does anyone have that one? Or, is there another one you absolutely love and would recommend? Please include the...

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Car Seat ?

My son is 11 months and weighs about 22 pounds, woould it be okay to turn...

New Car

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Playpen Instead of Crib & Car Seat Handle Orientation

Hi ladies! I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby and starting to think about buying stuff for the new baby. Its extremely overwhelming!! I have 2 major questions for now: 1. we are strapped for money and space (we're temporarily in a 1 bedroom apartment) and are considering buying a playpen with the basinet attachment instead of a crib to save space and money. Do you have any experience with using a playpen only? negative or positive? 2. Are the infant car seats with the handle that looks like a "Z" really better? I mean the kind...

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Choosing a Family Car

I currently drive a Ford Escort that is on its' last leg. So we are looking...