Trying for a Boy or a Girl: Infant, Simplicity
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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...
American Girl Dolls
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on September 17, 2010
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My daughter, who wil be 7 soon, really wants an American Girl doll. She wants one that looks like her. This is going to be a Christmas gift. I've gone on the site a...
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- We are getting my 7 yr old neice one for Christmas as well - from ebay. Yes it is used, but already arrived in excellent condition (for 1/2 the price). Then her gran...
- my girls have the "Madame Alexander Girlz" dolls that Costco carries around christmastime - quality is better than the Target knock-off dolls for about the same price ...
- I love American Girl. I got my first doll when I was about 8. My parents got her at Christmas for me. I remember when they first started making the custom dolls. A...
Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
Girl Names
Asked by A.A. from Nashville
on April 20, 2011
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I am 5 months pregnant and me and my husband have decided not to find out what we are having until delivery. So i need boy and girl names picked out. I already have ou...
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- I would go for 3+ syllables
- Lydia Claire, Brenna Claire, Izzy Claire, Madeline Claire, Melissa Claire, Petra Claire...those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Good luck finding ...
- Claire is such a beautiful name. I'm glad you've picked it. It could be a first or middle name. You can't go wrong either way, in my opinion. My own daughter is due ...
Need Help Finding a Good Crib
Asked by K.L. from New London
on October 14, 2008
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Hello. I'm trying to find a good quality convertible (either 3-in-1 or 4-in-1) crib that cost less than $300.00. Any ideas? My husband likes the Simplicity Ellis at Ta...
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- I have an Ikea one that I like. It's pretty simple, but will make into a toddler bed. I have only needed it for 10mos though so I can't atest to long-term quality or h...
- We got a nice one at Walmart (used the Site-to-Store shipping, so that was free) -- it's actually not available anymore (there seems to be one almost identical calle...
- I don't know if you would want a used one, but I am trying to sell mine on craig's list. It is in excellent condition. You can check it out on there if you are inter...
My Baby Girl Is Coming in 3 Weeks
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on August 11, 2006
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I need a name, something really nice and sweet. My top choices are maeve riley and mallory grace however my husband doesn't like them.
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- I love the name Angel I also like the name mae,aniah,saki,bethanie anne but whatever you choose will fit your lil angel i'm sure. by the way congradulations on ur up...
- My baby-girl names that I had all picked out since I was about 11 were Paige, Bridgette, & Chloe. My husband vetoed every single one of them, just like yours did. We...
- Congrats. What about Katelyn Elizabeth, Bella Grace???
Need Preemie Baby Advice...
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on December 31, 2006
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We're suddenly faced with the very real prospect of having our baby sometime between 32 and 37 weeks (possibly even sooner depending on tests -- I'm 30 weeks now and t...
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- Hi B., My thoughts are with you & your baby and wishes for a healthy delivery! My first child, Olivia (just turned 2 last Thursday) was born at 28 weeks due to pre-e...
- Well I only JUST opened your message, so I hope I'm not too late. I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I think I had this (undiagnosed) for approx 3 weeks. My li...
- Hi, B.- I didn't have any pre-eclampsia or any other indicators whatsoever, but my little boy was ready to come out at 36 weeks. I was totally unprepared--had just sta...
Mother in Law Demanding to Be in Delivery Room During Baby's Birth
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on June 9, 2009
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Hi fellow mommas! This is a 2 part question, so here it goes:
I am expecting baby #3 right before Thanksgiving. My in laws have never really been involved in our kids...
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- You're not asking too much, J., and you shouldn't be "asking" for what you need at this demanding time, but "telling" people clearly what you expect from them. The...
- Just tell her that your dr will only allow your husband in the delivery room and there's nothing you can do about it. If you let the dr. and the nurses at the hospital...
- If you don't want her there during the actual birth than she needs to be told. That is a great job for your husband! Your needs and comforts need to come first, not he...
Almost 3 Year Old Girl with Itchy Bottom
Asked by C.D. from Sioux Falls
on March 30, 2009
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Hello-
I am the mother of an almost 3 year old girl that has been complaining about her bottom itching for 2 months now. It is right between her two butt cheeks go...
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- I'm sure this is obvious and your MD would have said something... But my 3 1/2 yr old has problems wiping herself. Sometimes the smallest amount of poop or even bits ...
- hi my name is okema and am the mother of 2 little girls. with my 2nd daughter who is 2 we have had a lot of diarper area problems. my daughter has had several yeast...
- My husband unfortunately has an incontinence problem and uses depends and has the same issue. The itching is caused by moisture being trapped and causing the skin the...
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...
