Trying for a Boy or a Girl: Simplicity
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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...
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???
Almost 3 Year Old Girl with Itchy Bottom
Asked by C.D. from Sioux Falls
on March 30, 2009
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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...
Moving to a "Transition" Bed
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on March 7, 2009
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Update: we are transitioning because my little "monkey" has climbed out of her crib twice, both times landing head first. Hello fellow moms...I'm looking for advice on...
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- My DD has PDD/NOS (pervasive developmental disorder)/ High functioning Autism, so I know what you mean about speech delays. We moved our daughter from her crib to a...
- Unless she is trying to climb out of the crib I would hold off on transitioning for her safety given her problems. When we put our daughter in a toddler bed at 21 mont...
- Hi D.: I'll just tell you what I did for both of my boys. It worked great, but I did have to put a child lock on the inside of their bedroom doors so they couldn't...
New Car Seat Cover
Asked by E.E. from Cleveland
on August 21, 2011
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I saved the carseat from my son which is silver and light blue, But this time around i am having a girl and wanted to know if anyone knows where i could find a replace...
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- Both Simplicity and McCalls have all kinds of covers that can be sewn easily. Perhaps a friend, your mom or MIL might sew one for you.
- I saw tons on ebay. You can get them as low as $19.99, but most of them were around $39.99-$49.99.
- It's also okay to keep the one you have and save money. Kids don't care.
4 Year Old Asks "Why" Non Stop
Asked by S.M. from Saginaw
on August 12, 2010
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Don't get me wrong, I love the little girl and want her to be smart and I know asking questions is the only way to learn. However, I am starting to loose my mind. Sh...
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- My son was my why child, and after awhile, just for fun, I would give him silly answers to some of his questions. He is now 22, and the biggest smart aleck with a grea...
- I agree it's developmental but i bet she just wants some interaction with you. try engaging her in a conversation. why are you drinking water? I'm thirsty because...
- I think all little kids do this. And, they seem to get in a habit of it. If my kids asked me a ridiculous why question, I just said, "Why not?" Or, I'd say, "Why are ...
Wallaby Sling Advice
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on June 19, 2008
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Does anyone else have a Wallaby sling? I was lured by the cuteness of it and bought one before my little girl (now 4 months old) was born. But, I haven't been using ...
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- If you want to try a different baby carrier w/o feeling like you wasted money, you could try diaperswappers.com on the for sale or trade board. they have one dedicated...
- I don't have any experience with that sling, but the good news is that you can always resell it on craigslist or ebay and get most of your money back. :-)
- I have a couple of pocket slings, like the Wallaby, and I gave up on trying to use them with an infant. I do, however, really like them for hip carries when the baby i...
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?
