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Jumperoo vs Exersaucer ??
Asked by K.B. from Philadelphia
on February 24, 2009
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Jumperoo's are new since I had my daughter almost 6 years ago. Are they similar enough to exersaucers that you could use one vs the other? And if so, which one is be...
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- I had the Jumperoo for my son and he loved it! However, he didn't use it until he was holding his head up and we had to put a book under for his feet. I had thought ...
- I worked for several years in the NICU at Pennsylvania Hospital. The premature babies would come back for regular developmental checks in their first year. The babie...
- the jumperroo i think you put in the door way and they bounce themselves up and down. my son had something like that and the exosaucer. i think the exosaucer is much b...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
1St Time M. to Be - How Long Will I Be Unable to Work?
Asked by U.S. from Tucson
on August 17, 2009
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Hello,
I would like to get your opinions on how long I can expect to be totally out of commission in terms of work. We are expecting our first child this fall. I wor...
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- Welcome to the club of working moms! I don't have a business out of my home so I had to find a babysitter for my son. THe first one didn't know what he was doing and...
- I think this really depends on the individual. I started working again when my son was about 2 months and wish I had waited at least another month. Other moms that I...
- I agree- it all depends on mom and baby. With each of my kids (all 5) I felt so much better after no longer being pregnant that I was ready to go as soon as I got hom...
New Baby on the Way... What Do I Need?
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2008
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I am due in May and am getting ready to start stocking my house with stuff for baby. We have an eight year old son but I feel that it has been so long since I have don...
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- A few of my favorite things: Boppy Nose Aspirator Humidifier Diaper Depot Diaper Duck (with refillable poop bags) travel diaper changer with pockets for diaper...
- Hi M.. Just some thoughts...buy a few sets of crib sheets (you'll have to change them frequently if the baby spits up). I think having a lot of onesies is also impo...
- M. I know how you feel. My son is 13 years older than my 3 month old daughter. I had no clue of what I needed for a baby. I looked at targets website for items to see...
Coping with Daugher Who Might Need Helmet
Asked by A.K. from Milwaukee
on December 23, 2008
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I just had my daughter in for her 4 month well baby appointment yesterday and was givin some news that we were not hoping for. Since early on my daughter has formed a ...
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- My now 3 year old had to wear a helmet for 11 weeks starting when he was 6 months old. It was one of the best decisions we've ever made for him. He wore it for 23 ho...
- A. - I am sorry to hear about what you are going through with your daughter. I don't have any info for you with the helmet however you sound a lot like I did after m...
- I highly recommend taking her for a chiropractic adjustment. I have taken all my 3 babies with excellent results. My son only nursed on one side when he was born and I...
Baby Items You Couldn't Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on September 24, 2010
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I am registering for the new baby, and I want to hear all those things you registered for that you are so glad you did, and things you think were a waste. What about ...
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- The pack-n-play is a must...convertible, can be used up until they're about 2 (depending on size). My favorite thing for a newborn was the Fisher Price Aquarium swi...
- I know as a first time mom you want all new stuff, but if ANYONE offers to let you borrow or have their slightly used stuff consider it.. Example.. Bassinet, Borro...
- There's a bottle called a Podee. It's a bottle with a nipple that's attached to a tube so the babies suck on it like a pacifier. It's an absolute lifesaver for car ri...
Twins Advice
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on November 12, 2008
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i am having twins in about 6 weeks so i need a advice about how did you buy all the things you need like bedding ,stroller and all of that
thanks
G.
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- First off, Congrats! I have twin boys born Feb. 08. Get ready as much as possible before they arrive. I know that you can find tons of stuff from other moms of mult...
- The different twins groups often have big sales with lots of great twin stuff. The North Dallas Mothers of Twins has one in March and October. Look online for the one ...
- I had triplets a few years ago. Try to get prepared ahead of time. Try not to overbuy though. First, focus on preparing for the basics -a place to sleep, diaper...
Anyone Else Have Issues with Their Mother-in-law
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on November 8, 2006
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I am wondering if I am the only one who has issues with my mother-in-law. Anyone else run into situations that they know even though they are in the right, there's re...
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- I haven't found one person who doesn't have mil issues. Mine isn't always bad, but just know that as long as you and your husband are on the same page everything will ...
- My Mom always told me that your in-laws are your out-laws! She wasn't treated too well when she first married my Dad. But time did mellow the out-laws out and they c...
- ROFLOL!!!! Okay...my mil is not the worst but, she is by far the best!!! We've been married 11 years and thus she's mellowed out some...but heck, someday I'll be a m...
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 ...
Due in November - What Baby Items Are Considered MUST Have's by You?
Asked by S.W. from Myrtle Beach
on May 18, 2012
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I'm due in November. I KNOW that I want a carrier, and I've been eyeing the ERGO; do any of you have experience with that and would you recommend it? What other gear...
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- I used a rocking chair (with foot stool) for years. I never used a bassinet. I had a great sling and wore my son all over the house or anywhere a stroller wouldn't w...
- This is something small...but Aiden and Anais swaddle blankets. It is something you will use day one until they are 3! The swaddle blankets are made of a muslin mate...
- If you're going to nurse, you can get an Itzbeen timer. I loved mine! It has a switch to show which breast you last nursed on so you don't have to worry about rememb...
