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Gerber Baby Food Plastic Containers
Asked by M.T. from Portland
on April 21, 2008
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With all the news coverage about concerns over plastics I've started checking the recycling codes on all the stuff our son uses. I noticed over the weekend that Gerbe...
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- Your baby can eat everything that the rest of family eats. I used a food processor and gave all my kids whatever we were eating.
- Blenders are good. If you have a Kitchenaid Mixer, it has an attachment for grinding up food which works really well. Also, carrots and potatoes are mashed up really...
- I've been making my own baby food using the Super Baby Food book by Ruth Yaron. You can make a batch and freeze a bunch (of course, you have to freeze it in plastic i...
Gerber Insurance That Great?
Asked by N.V. from New York
on November 20, 2008
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my daughter is almost 9 months old and i was looking at the gerber things you get in the mail about life insurance for you and your partner and then the life insurance...
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- Hi N., Our financial advisor (who is also my uncle) told us that you should NOT put any money into life insurance for your child. The purpose of life insurance is t...
- N., This is basically a whole life insurance policy for a baby, which is a complete waste of money (ask any honest financial planner and they'll tell you the same)....
- I agree with Lori...My mom took out the Gerber plan for my son. The $10k plan. My husband and I have our life insurance through AIG. good prices on our plans and we to...
Are Gerber Baby Foods Healthy for My 10 Mo Old? Suggestions on Healthy Meals?
Asked by K.E. from New York
on August 23, 2010
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I am a working mom and constantly running around and am wondering what healthy snacks and meals I can make for my 10 month old daughter. She eats many of the 2nd and 3...
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- No they are not. Take whatever you make for yourself an dportion out some for your baby. Cut food to appropriate sizes,steam veggies to be extra tender, puree whteve...
- I'd verify with your pediatrician as well as reading our advice. Regarding comments on organic foods, please be aware that most organic crops have been treated with...
- I have this book and I love it. Lots of suggestions on homemade snacks and baby food that are natural and very healthy ,both for babies and toddlers: Simply Natural...
Gerber Life Insurance
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on June 15, 2010
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My stepmom has offered to pay for life insurance for my two daughters. When she sent me the paperwork to sign she listed herself as the beneficiary! Is that weird that...
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- Totally weird. That's going to be a hard one to approach, but maybe you can talk to her about these things?
- We have gerber life insurance for our children. Just a heads up here the policy is pretty much just enough to pay for a funeral. Have you discussed this with her? ...
- Generally speaking, it's not a great idea to insure a liability. You should only insure assets (house, car, people who earn an income or take care of the kids). As odd...
Anyone Know Anything About the Gerber Life Grow-Up Plan??
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on May 25, 2008
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I have three kids and just got a brochure on the Gerber Life Grow Up Plan in the mail. My husband is a teacher and I am a SAHM and would like some sense of security f...
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- J., We have the Gerber Life insurance plan for our son and we have found it to be pretty reasonable. We will start one for our daughter when she is born. It is paid...
- Hi J., My understanding is life insurance is for the living that would be out of luck if you died. The kids are not financially supporting anyone, therefore I don't...
- Check with your auto or health insurance rep. You can get more and better for less!!! They can help you so much in planning or even your financial advisor can help...
Flying with an Infant
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on September 27, 2011
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Hi. I havent flown w/an infant for some time, so I was wondering if u ladies could offer some tips for flying w/a 7 month old. Any packing tips to make things as easy ...
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- A camera and a smile. Enjoy baby's first trip.
- I would use a front carrier for baby. A lightweight stroller. When you get in security line make sure you have the baby in the carrier so your hands are free to break ...
- Well, first you get a t-shirt to wear on the plane with the words, "I'm Sorry" printed in giant letters. NO! I'm just kidding!! It will all be fine and cranky peopl...
Infant Cereal
Asked by T.D. from Lansing
on March 20, 2007
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My daughter is a month old. She is eating between 3 and 4 ounces of formula and still cries like she is hungry. She burps well, but i always feed her some more and the...
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- Don't give solids until she is 6months old. When solids are given too early there is an increased chance that she will develope allergies. Try feeding her a differen...
- I was very strict with all of my kids and what they could eat at certain ages beacuse I was worried about allergies and what certain foods do to an infants stomach whe...
- One month is too young for cereal. If she cries after eating - it is not because she is still hungry- try giving her a pacifier after she eats. She may still want to s...
Infant with Gas
Asked by K.P. from Denver
on April 3, 2007
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My 2 month old son has been suffering from long periods of excessive gas--especially in the evenings. It's severe enough that it keeps him from going to sleep and rep...
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- Our son had gas problems when he was very young too and it is very hard to watch them deal with it. There are some OTC infant gas drops, I cannot remember the name of...
- My youngest had the WORST gas. It would wake him out of a deep sleep to blood curdling screaming. I used to call him the rootin' tootin'est. I gave him Mylicon (sp?...
- Hi K., I have three kids, and my first child had lots of gas. The doctor said that the baby was getting too much air as she ate. Try propping the baby up a bit ...
Cereal in Bottle??? 1St Foods Gerber?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on November 3, 2006
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My baby just turned 5 months old and 2 weeks ago I started giving him cereal on a spoon. I only give him a few spoonfuls mainly for the purpose of development rather ...
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- Oatmeal will work from a bottle just fine. Just be certain you are getting plain oatmeal not one with fruit in it. You can open the nipple larger by clipping the ope...
- We put a little cereal in our baby's bottle at about 5 months and she liked it. We used Avent bottles and they make a special nipple for "thicker feeds". It works rea...
- I am a 29 yr. old stay at home mom with two very wonderful, lively, creative girls, 7 yrs. and 16 months old and a son on the way, who strongly disagrees with the cer...
How to Fatten up a Baby
Asked by M.C. from Omaha
on September 7, 2009
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I know all babies come in different shapes and sizes. But, I'd feel better if my daughter was within a healthier weight range for her age. My daughter is seven month...
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- I hear you! Little baby bellies can be wonderful in some ways. But there are some great things about small babies and children, too. I know what it's like to want t...
- Unless your doctor thinks your daughter is unhealthy -- Do not chnage a thing. She is still young enough to go by instinct. Meaning she will eat when she needs to and ...
- I have to respectfully disagree with your thinking. If she's healthy, then there is no reason to 'fatten her up'. Did you name her Gretle too? Trying to add weight ...
