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Help Choosing a Highchair
Asked by D.J. from Athens
on March 20, 2009
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As you may already see, I'm a 1st time mom to a 5 months old. I need a highchair and there are so many choices to choose from and im clueless which one to get and I wa...
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- Dear D., you sound as excited as I am to be a mom! Hands down the best, and safest, "eating chair" on the market is a Babee Tenda. It is wooden, square, with a low sea...
- Hi D., I am the mom of four boys, ages 12 - 3. When my oldest son needed a high chair, I was a young mom, and we did not have much money. I went to Babies R Us and ...
- I have been very happy with my Baby Trend high chair...vinyl pad is very easy to clean & tray pops off to clean in sink or dishwasher. It reclines with one button & fo...
Craft Ideas for 15 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Colorado Springs
on May 7, 2008
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Ok, I need some ideas for arts and crafts. My daughter is 15 months old and I just want to get her little creative side brought out. I also think that if I can get s...
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- For crafts --- go to library and check out books or magazines to get ideas. Or go online. I have "stations" at our house similar to what a preschool or school would ...
- Finger painting is fun, Play doh is good, puzzles, water color painting - all these things would be fun but also require you to be nearby.
- I really like the products that Crayola puts out called color wonder. The markers only color on that type of paper. It really keeps the mess to a minimum. I think that...
Registering for Baby Help!!
Asked by B.F. from Baton Rouge
on September 15, 2006
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Hello everyone! I am very new to the boards and am seeking out your help. I am currently pregnant with my first baby and my husband and I just found out we are having...
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- Hi B., I hope you received everything you needed for your new baby! Babies R Us is VERY overwhelming! As a mom of 2 kids, I totally understand. If you need any hel...
- Congratulations! I understand about being overwhelmed when it comes to registering for the first time. I think I may have cried! My best advice is this. By far the...
- The babies r us list is a good place to start. If we all told you what you should have... you would be even MORE confused. Do you have any friends who have children ...
Need Advice on How to Get My Daughter to Sleep Somewhere Other than My Bed :(
Asked by A.M. from Hickory
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter is 9 weeks old...from the time she came home from the hospital, she has refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib. My husband and I have tried every sleep p...
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- My daughter (now 3 1/2) also refused to sleep away from me for her first months of life. In desperate need of sleep, I tried many many things. What worked for us - lay...
- It seems harsh but you are going to have to let here cry. Occasionally pat her butt or rub her back to let her know she hasn't been abandoned but do not pick her up. ...
- There is a great book that my pediatrician recomended to me when my daughter was born and I think it has really helped. It's called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child ...
Help on Infant Sleeping for 4 Mo. Old
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on February 22, 2006
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I have a 4-month old son who can only sleep when tightly swaddled. Since he is getting stronger, the swaddle is soon to be useless, but he cries and wrestles around w...
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- E., Try letting the blanket be a little looser every time you put him to bed until it's just tucked in around him. Remember, you should let him start working thing...
- Hi, I am an RN and I work in labor and deliverey and also sometomes fill in with the nursery at the hospital. I also have 4 children and with the first you always feel...
- Has he learned to turn over yet? If he can flip from his stomach to his back then you can lay him down on his stomach and his arms will be pinned under him somewhat ma...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
What Do I Need??
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 27, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm a first time mom to be, expecting a baby boy in 5 weeks and can't wait!! Any advise on the things you couldn't live without? We have a crib, car seat, ...
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- You need a big yoga/excercise ball. My son gos right to sleep, as soon as we start bouncing
- Wow, you evidently asked a question everyone wants to respond to... My motto is you need three things for a baby: a car seat, diapers, and an Ergo Baby Carrier. We ...
- Read the book "You are your Child's first Teacher", an amazing book with many insights and helpful hints and a book that you will many times pick up and look up stuff....
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...
