Wipes & Warmers: The First Years
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Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Need Baby Registry Advice!
Asked by M.G. from Salt Lake City
on April 3, 2008
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I am just getting ready to create a baby registry for baby showers etc. and I don't know what to add to it! There are so many different products and so many brands to...
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- Congrats on the upcoming baby! How excited you must be. I would get a boppy pillow if you are going to breast feed, even if not they are great to help them when they...
- Burt's Bees baby lotion-the Johnson's brand seemed to sting my son's cheeks when they were dry because it has alcohol Swaddle blanket (I had a 123 swaddle until he ...
- If you register at babies r us they have a handbook on what they suggest for the babies neccesities. From that point tou can pick out your desired patterns.You also ne...
Suggestions for Baby Registery
Asked by A.T. from Fort Wayne
on August 18, 2008
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It has been a long time since we've had a baby in the house, we already have the crib and other "major" items, but I wanted to hear from you mom's if there is anything...
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- Here is a list of my favorite and my son's favorite baby items. *Fisher Price Aquarium Cradle swing *A very lightweight stroller (heavy strollers are a pain! and br...
- A boppy pillow, shopping cart cover, and swaddle blankets!
- As a few moms said earlier, Swaddle blankets with velcro are great! Literally the first night I put my son in one he went from sleeping only three hours at a time to ...
Camping with a Baby
Asked by L.F. from Louisville
on February 5, 2007
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My husband and I love to tent-camp. We are worried if we will have to give up our hobby now that we have a baby. Does anyone have any advice, tips, or experience with ...
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- i love to camp also. i went camping when my daughter was only 7 weeks old she loved the fresh air. of course we took a fan just in case it was hot for her and when my ...
- you won't have to give it up, promise. Our son was about 9 months when we took him for the first time. We have a king size air mattress and put him between us at night...
- We also camped with our daughter, although we borrowed my sister's pop up trailer for the first few years. We put cushions on the floor and blocked her in. You can ren...
Having Baby #2?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2010
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My husband and I are planning on having baby #2 soon. I have a 10 1/2 month old son that's very energetic and active. He definitely keeps me on my toes everyday. I am...
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- My parents had my older brother and sister 18 mos apart, and it must not have been so bad, because they repeated the same spacing with my sister and me. I have a ...
- Hello! My children are 20 months apart. My first is a girl and baby is a boy. I can tell you that my girl was not as active as my 10 1/2 month old son at her age. ...
- My kids are 5 and 3. Boy/Girl. Just over 2 years apart. The running joke in our house is that my son=3 kids in one! He can outrun the energizer bunny, is very inde...
Baby Carriers
Asked by L.L. from St. Cloud
on July 1, 2011
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My husband and I are plannig a family vacation this summer to South Dakota and Wyoming. Our son is 9 months old and I have been shopping around online for baby carrier...
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- After everyone recommended the Ergo, I Googled the Ergo Sport, which is supposed to be better for the summer. I found a website called Heavenly Hold that lets you do ...
- Well, the most adjustable, grow with the baby and change with mom's size carriers out there are a traditional wrap, and they can be folded up and stored in very littl...
- Have you considered a backpack? We bought ours at a consignment shop (several years ago), so I really don't know what a good price is. I like it, though. My boys ca...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
Which Baby Monitor Do You Highly Recommend
Asked by V.D. from Dallas
on October 22, 2008
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I registered for a baby monitor that has gotten horrible reviews. Could you share with me which baby monitor is by far the best. Our house is aprox. 2000 sq. ft. and...
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- I also highly recommend the Angel Care monitor. We also had a preemie, so it put our mind at ease, but it is great for any parent, as we all worry about SIDS! We hav...
- I didn't register for the monitor I actually got and now use but I have the Summer Video Monitor. My good friend got it for me from Babies R Us and I absolutely LOVE I...
- We use the Angel Care monitor for a few reasons. 1 with our older child we had the safety first and heard parents around us screaming at their child. 2 it has the apne...
Baby Shower for #2
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on June 20, 2008
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I have a friend who lives out of town, but would like to come down and throw a baby shower for our second child. My DD is 19 months and will be almost 2 when the baby...
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- E., If someone wants to throw you a baby shower, let them do it. However it is inappropriate for the host or the mom to ask for gift cards only. Registering for ite...
- i agree that it feels weird (i'm in your exact shoes right now) and have asked for no shower, mostly because lots of other friends are having their first child around ...
- I have many friends with multiple children. We always have a small shower for them to celebrate the blessing of newest child. It is not about being able to provide f...
