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Exersaucer Vs. Jumperoo
Asked by L.M. from Boston
on November 18, 2007
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Hi, my daughter is 4 months old and her doctor said she's ready for the exersaucer. The only problem is I am torn between the jumperoo and an exersaucer. My daughter s...
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- I would tell you that I have both. My oldest son (almost 2) LOVED them both!! My youngest, almost 9 months really didn't get to use the Jumperoo because his older bro...
- Exersaucer was the best thing I found when my 10 year old was an infant. In addition they jump and spin, the jumperoo only jumps I think. good luck.
- My son (now 2 1/2) loved, loved, loved his jump-a-roo. He didn't care for the exercaucer. However, very good friends of ours tried both with their daughter (1 week o...
Independence for 11 Month Old
Asked by R.M. from Detroit
on January 8, 2009
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Does anyone have advice on how to help my 11 month old spend some play time alone? My husband and I have to constantly be entertaining him. He won't even sit in his ...
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- I'm sure you've got lots of wonderful toys for him to play with, but if you really need to get something done I found the Baby Einstein DVDs really great - I know that...
- Hi R. Every baby has a different personality...that being said, my 13 month old stopped having anything to do with being confined in an exersaucer 5-6 months ago......
- One thing that has worked for me is keeping my baby in the same room as me - in the highchair with some dry cereal snacks while I clean, on the floor with a toy while ...
Daughter Tipping over in Bouncy Seat
Asked by N.M. from Chico
on November 26, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My almost 5 month old daughter is uable to sit up unassisted, yet she pulls herself up to sitting while in her bouncy seat and then tips over the side. I've...
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- Dear N., when my 2 children were that age, we didn't use any of the items that you mentioned. I usually put them down on the floor on a rug or blanket with somethin...
- It's too bad that you can't get your exersaucer out of storage right away, because that would be perfect! My son started using his at 4 months, and he didn't sit up u...
- the word of the day is JUMPEROO JUMPEROO JUMPEROO!!!!! this was an absolute GODSEND to me. I put my daughter in it at 5 months because she outgrew her bumbo seat and b...
How Much Do You Hold Your "Young" Babies?
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on January 24, 2011
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Ok moms, this question might sound dumb, but I'm exhausted! My baby is 4.5 months old, and I feel like I can never put him down for more then 5 minutes at a time. I ho...
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- I baby wear for this reason. In house and out of it. That way I have hands free and can still get him to nap. I use a mobi wrap like thing (I made my own out of bat...
- I hold my son constantly, co-sleep, or more accurately he sleeps and I sit awake cause I hate having him in my bed, it scares me to death, and I wear him often. That ...
- 4.5 months is young for the "let them scream, they'll get over it" philosophy. You really should invest in a baby wearing device. I had a Moby and I loved it. It t...
My 14 Y/o Is Pregnant.
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on February 5, 2011
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Hi Mamas.
I don't want this to get long but I could use some advice from anyone who's got experience with teen pregnancy.
Please don't comment if it's only to judge ...
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- Kudos to you. The shower will not hurt anything, you're right she doesn't need to have a sad, shameful pregnancy in any way. The only thing you will have to be caref...
- you are doing a great job...Please read it all, i know its long! let me tell you something, your support will make ALL the difference.... I got pregnant before i...
- it;s so sad that you asked for people not to be judgemental and that;s just what they did!!! I have never been in this situation but i like momma L's suggestion. You ...
8 Month Old Very Clingy and Still Wakes Every 1-2 Hours All Night Every Night!
Asked by F.G. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2008
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*** New info first!***
I posted the following request just about 36 hours ago and already I have had so many replies. You are all wonderful.
I had so many diffe...
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- Yep...you've made the mommy discovery, and why I don't listen to any "expert" who doesn't have kids, or even some of the male experts that do. Babies don't understand...
- Hey! I had the same problem, the pediatrician gave me the same advice. I wouldn't try it for a long time because I kept hearing all of those people that think lettin...
- I would kind of "kill her with kindness." In my experience babies/children sometimes sense that you are pulling away from them and want to get more space for yourself...
Older Walker?
Asked by S.J. from Cleveland
on July 9, 2009
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I am looking for the older style baby walker.. The kind they had in the late 80's early 90's.. i have looked on craigs list and ebay. I dont know why but i like the o...
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- If your talking about the real old ones that fold out? They were discontinued. I don't like the new walkers either half of them aren't even Walkers. When I had my f...
- I agree that I love the style of old walkers also! My friend had one from when her 14 year old daughter was little that she let me use. I would ask M.'s with older chi...
- It isn't a good idea to use anything over 5 years old for your younger children. There are so many safety issues involved. The product could be worn down and not safe...
How Can I Teach My Baby to Play on Her Own???
Asked by N.L. from Phoenix
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter is six months old and recently started crying whenever my husband or I put her down. Is she too young to just let her cry? And if we do let her cry how l...
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- Hi N., 6 months is the first time kids usually go through separation anxiety, watch for the next one at 16-18 months. I have 3 boys and I found that wearing your baby ...
- It sounds like your baby is experiencing separation anxiety. Extending the separation (by not responding) may make her give up eventually, but it doesn't address her a...
- at that age i used to put my children in the stroller and have them be by me (within eyesight) and this seemed to make them think they were "part of the action" withou...
"If You're Cranky and You Know It..."
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on December 30, 2010
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I've just had one of those days (home for a long weekend for the New Year). I like to blame it on hormones (I'm 30 weeks pregnant), but I'm tired of knowing I'm being...
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- I ask my dd is she wants to play hide and seek, then I get a pillow and hide in the closet while she "finds" me. Lol, seriously it works sometimes! If I am that crabb...
- My sister in law puts herself in timeouts. "mommy needs to go in time out because she's not being nice" and the kids will generally give her 10 minutes to regroup. I t...
- This website should be mandatory reading before one decides to have a baby since no one told me about half of the stuff we have to deal with as moms. I have had days ...
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
