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Hosting Your OWN Baby Shower? UPDATED
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 19, 2011
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I have a co-worker that has a SIL who is hosting her own baby shower. She sent out evites herself.
Isn't this a bit odd? I thought a mom, sister or close friend, of...
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- I think it's a bit tacky on both counts...
- I would never host my own shower I do believe that is a bit tacky no matter how rich or poor. If she wants a shower I hope she has some friends of some sort. Even if...
- I was thinking along the same lines as Scarlett. I recently had a wedding shower... I didn't throw it myself, but beause the 2 cousins who planned it are very close...
Baby Shower for #2?
Asked by J.R. from Portland
on March 28, 2011
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My MIL has indicated that she would like to throw a baby shower for me for our daughter due in August. This is our second girl and I kept almost everything from the fi...
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- Personally, I think it would be really tacky to have a shower for a second child of the same sex. It comes across as "Buy me new stuff, even though the stuff I have i...
- Maybe this one should be focused more on mom than the baby. Some times people do that I know it might be hard to ask to have her do that cause it can come off selfish ...
- I had a small second shower and called it a sprinkle.
Seeking Baby Shower Ideas
Asked by D.C. from Atlanta
on July 7, 2008
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Any decorating, food or entertaining ideas will be helpful. It's my little sister's first baby and i want to make it different and special.
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- I gave a co-ed baby shower one time. I put blind folds on mom and dad and had them taste different kinds of baby food and had them guess what it was. Of course, you ...
- One of my favorite things from my shower and that we did for a friend was to hang clothes line across a doorway or the living room, etc. and hang booties, bibs, onesie...
- first pick a theme for baby shower ,build on what u have available around the home and sister home, by that i mean use your resources before spending . when is shower...
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...
What Shall I Get for New Baby?
Asked by Y.Z. from Philadelphia
on December 18, 2009
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I'll have my first child in March. I haven't done any shopping yet. Totally no clue about what shall I got for baby? I need some reccommendations from expereince moms ...
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- I would stock up on diapers! A stroller and a good car seat. Also, if you're not breastfeeding, bottles. Maybe a bottle draining rack for next t the sink and/or a ...
- Diapers, wipes, onsies, sleepers, socks binkys, hats, bottles, formula or breastfeeding supplies (pump if you are going back to work, bottles, nipple cream, breast pad...
- Nose Frida. It's a nasal aspirator, about $16 online or sometimes at Whole Foods. This is a LIFESAVER. Babies get stuffy noses a lot and can't breathe well. The bulb...
Baby Acne and Eczema
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on March 1, 2011
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My 1 month old has a lot of baby acne on his cheeks and some eczema ( doctor called it seborhea ) on his forehead and head. Any suggestions? I have tried washing hi...
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- First of all, cool to cold water (instead of warm) will help. Secondly, if it continues in a few weeks get this cream from Britain called Sudocrem ! It was absolutely...
- Eucerin Aquaphor is great for dry baby skin. My youngest's cracks and bleeds if we don't use this ointment (comes in a white plastic jar with dark blue lid). Aquapho...
- Hey L. The only cream I have found to work with my son and husbands Eczema Is Renew cream and I had to order it online. Works the best out of all the other creams ...
Baby Shower Rules
Asked by A.S. from Fresno
on February 18, 2008
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I have a 10 month old son and just recently found out that I am pregnant again (due in August)!!! Is there a rule on how many or how often you can have a baby shower? ...
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- I think Baby shower etiquette is that you only have showers for the 1st baby. You could always have all your friends meet for lunch, but I wouldn't ask for more gifts....
- As long as someone is willing to throw you a shower, you should have as many as you want! I am also having a baby in August, and my mom has said that she will throw m...
- If you're having a girl you'll definitly need to have another shower. It all depends on how you feel about the situation. People are going to give you stuff any way, y...
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
Bringing Home a New Baby
Asked by A.K. from Seattle
on December 16, 2007
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I have 21 month old and will be bringing home a new baby in about a month and a half. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to help my son handle the new baby wit...
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- My son was 22 months old when I brought my 2nd son home from the hospital. That was about 7 weeks ago. Although I don't have any advice, per se, I wanted to let you ...
- i am part of a big family with one brother and a sister and i know what it's like to be jelouse of the new baby and so do my brother and sisters. just keep telling him...
- We had a similar situation and got some interesting ideas from friends. Just a few thoughts I'll share... 1. Have your older child go with your husband/family mem...
Baby Jogger Suggestions
Asked by E.M. from New York
on August 26, 2008
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I am getting ready to buy a baby jogger and would greatly appreciate any recommendations on which one to get - there are so many choices. Thanks!
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- We have the BOB Revolution and like it a lot. It handles great and is built to last. The front wheel can be fixed for running, or you can let it pivot for walking arou...
- I have the Baby TRend EXpedition jogging stroller. I love it. It runs smooth and has the front wheel that you can lock in place or let it swivel when you use it for ot...
- It really depends on your budget and if you will be using it for running or walking.For running my favorites are Mountain Buggy Urban and Zooper, then there is BOB and...
