When to try: Simplicity
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Baby Videos
Asked by D.G. from Washington DC
on December 17, 2008
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I am soon to have twins with a 19 month old already at home. I want to buy some DVDs for her to watch during times when I just need her to be entertained when I am too...
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- I have twins too! Congratulations on your new babies and to your daughter for being a big sister who can say she has "two babies". We have been using the "Your b...
- Hi, I wish I had advice for you about some baby videos, but I have a 13 month old dd who does not care to watch any tv, no matter what I put on for her. Maybe I'll c...
- I think the reading one is OK.. heard good things about it too. I also used videos from time to time, no television, but an ocassional video for times to get stuff ...
Crib Recall
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on September 24, 2008
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my daughters crib got recalled on the 19th (simplicity brand with the drop side). we are going to move her into the toddler bed (her crib is a 3 in 1) in a couple mont...
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- Hi J., Our crib was recalled also. I would return it and get the new one. Even if she doesn't use it, you can save it for another baby, or donate/sell it. It's a pai...
- You may want to reconsider your decision if the crib you have is listed in the most recent recall that I just found showing another issue with the same type of crib. ...
- Seeing as there is likely a safety reason for the recall, I'd say it's definitely worth returning it!
"Old Fashioned" Birthday Party - Long - with Another Question as Well!
Asked by W.T. from San Diego
on July 22, 2010
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My sons' birthdays are coming up in October. The will be three and one years old.
We usually do just family and close friends at my mom's house (our yard isn't part...
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- I wouldn't feel bad at all. I understand what you were trying to do. Because at the ages of 3 and 1 the kiddos don't nessarly know what is going on, ON that day excep...
- I understand your point of view and agree with much of what you are saying. We have parties for our kids and up to now have just invited family -about 30 people. (We ...
- I don't believe people are trying to one up each other. I just think its a combination of how they were brought up celebrating and how they feel a birthday should be ...
Need Preemie Baby Advice...
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on December 31, 2006
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We're suddenly faced with the very real prospect of having our baby sometime between 32 and 37 weeks (possibly even sooner depending on tests -- I'm 30 weeks now and t...
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- Hi B., My thoughts are with you & your baby and wishes for a healthy delivery! My first child, Olivia (just turned 2 last Thursday) was born at 28 weeks due to pre-e...
- Well I only JUST opened your message, so I hope I'm not too late. I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I think I had this (undiagnosed) for approx 3 weeks. My li...
- Hi, B.- I didn't have any pre-eclampsia or any other indicators whatsoever, but my little boy was ready to come out at 36 weeks. I was totally unprepared--had just sta...
When Baby Comes Home
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on June 15, 2008
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In preparing for the birth of our first baby (we are due July 14th), we have been trying to stay on top of things. One thing we have been told numerous times by many p...
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- Hi K., You have a ton of responses but I thought I would put my 2 cents in.:) I am expecting as well! My original due date was July 14th but since has been moved up...
- I'm leary of what cooks nicely after freezing, too. I have found that putting a lasagna together, freezing, then thawing, and baking works well. I think baking it af...
- Make a big tray of lasagna...it will keep well and it actually tastes better after the first sitting. I bake the noodles and then put it together with the other ingr...
Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
Child Worrying About Trash
Asked by R.M. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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Hello. My 5 year old has started having anxiety since school started. It started as worrying about animals that he felt bad for in books and movies. He had me draw the...
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- Aww, your post almost brought me to tears. What a sweet, sensitive little boy. I don't have much advice for you--sounds like you are doing the right thing, following y...
- It does seem a little bit obsessive, but I agree with others who say he may be just a really sensitive little guy. My son has not gone through this exact thing, but he...
- You're already getting him in to a therapist, which is the only thing I would advise. It's good you're not dismissing his worries, however make sure you don't play int...
Mother in Law Demanding to Be in Delivery Room During Baby's Birth
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on June 9, 2009
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Hi fellow mommas! This is a 2 part question, so here it goes:
I am expecting baby #3 right before Thanksgiving. My in laws have never really been involved in our kids...
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- You're not asking too much, J., and you shouldn't be "asking" for what you need at this demanding time, but "telling" people clearly what you expect from them. The...
- Just tell her that your dr will only allow your husband in the delivery room and there's nothing you can do about it. If you let the dr. and the nurses at the hospital...
- If you don't want her there during the actual birth than she needs to be told. That is a great job for your husband! Your needs and comforts need to come first, not he...
Baby Last Name
Asked by W.C. from Los Angeles
on August 28, 2010
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Okay im a soon to be dad. My wife is 5 months pregnant. Does anyone know what are the rules in california as far as last name go?
My wife wants both our last name t...
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- Hyphenate it or give him your wife's maiden name as a middle name(or even first name). I would like to add that I hyphenated my last name as: A. mine-his. I go b...
- Hello, I think that if (let's say your wife is Jones and you are Smith) you put her name first hyphenated with yours, that would make your's the primary. Example Joh...
- First of all...congrats. =) I am in cali, and we hyphenated our daughters last name. Whatever last name in the hyphenation is first is the name that she would be filed...
Having Trouble Finding a Mattress to Fit Tightly in My New Crib
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having the same experience that I'm having with a crib I bought at Target, the Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 crib that was in the ...
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- I know someone who had the same issue s. But till baby was placed in the crib the first time at six months old or so and this happened it was not found. One of the ...
- Hi, There was a recall on Simplicity cribs recently. Personally, being a safety freak, I'd return the crib. I'm not wild about that brand or Target's cribs at all...
- We have that crib and bought a sealey mattress from walmart that fits well. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5823677
