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Thanks for the Fun at Munchkin Gym!
Asked by A.O. from Kansas City
on January 1, 2007
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I had a wonderful time watching my 3 year old run around and fly through the air on things at Munchkin Gym this last Friday. I would have loved to have met some people...
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- When were you thinking? WOuld love to join you all we were out of town for this event. Moved here in Sept from MN.
- Hi A., Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you and chat. I too was chasing after my 5 year old and 23 month old. But it was fun. I believe for our next meeting w...
- A.: I did not realize that Munchkin Gym was so large and therefore, we were not all able to meet and chat. For our next Fun Friday (at the end of January), we are g...
Munchkin Products
Asked by C.W. from Lexington
on February 22, 2011
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Has anyone ever used the munchkin fresh food feeder? The things with little handles and the little mesh bag to put fresh food in? I got a pack of two the other day and...
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- never had that problem... but I do remember (it was awhile ago!!) that certain foods didn't work that well in it. So sorry I can't remember which!!! Like the fro...
- Never had that problem.
- Never had a real problem opening one--but they're not too easy either (don't want the baby figuring out how to open it). My girl LOVED hers from about 5 months to 8 m...
Munchkin Fresh Food Teether
Asked by J.A. from New York
on March 6, 2008
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Hello, my little boy just turned 7 months old. I received a two pk. of the Munchking mesh fresh food teethers for my shower and have still yet to use them. My baby i...
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- I put a frozen or cold banana and frozen peaches - it tastes yummy, keeps Spencer busy, and makes a great teether. I've also put Zweibek toasts in - it makes them les...
- Hi! I have used the mesh teethers with many daycare kids that I watch. They love it! You can put really anything in them. I have put the Zwiback toast, and the bit...
- Frozen chunks of banana are great for teething.
The Guilt of Working Is Killing Me!
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on April 24, 2008
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Help! I just started a new job FULL TIME and I'm having a real hard time leaving my 15 month daughter. My sister-in-law is taking care of her and although I don't agr...
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- I have two sons, 14 and 9. I took 8 weeks off after they were each born and was back to full time work right after that. I know how you feel about leaving her......
- Thanks for your post. I have considered going back to work, just part time, to help buy a house. i hate living in a two bedroom apt with 4 of us, but I loved the comme...
- Hi, It seems so many Moms feel guilt one way or the other. The only advice I could offer is: 1. their need of you changes over time. When she begins to go to presc...
How Do Other Working Mothers Do It?
Asked by A.D. from New York
on February 16, 2009
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I have posted many times on this wonderful forum but always specific questions… I am now in search of some “bigger” help so to speak…
I work full time and a...
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- Hi A.: My recommendation is to switch to formula- you did it for 6 months-that's huge!! How much of that is enough, especially when you're so overloaded?? Not pumpi...
- Hi A., You sound so disciplined. It sounds to me like you need to find a job that you can do at home. I can help you with that. However, I know it is difficult to ke...
- A.- i wish i had an answer for you, but i'm in the same boat. i work full time and i have a 3.5 yr old and a set of 2.5 yr old twins. one thing we do is to set out...
Nursing and Work
Asked by I.D. from Austin
on January 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a working mother of a 4mth old and trying to nurse. I started pumping but as the days go by, I get less milk and I need some advice, ideas to help me keep my ...
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- When I went back to work after my son was born, I also pumped at work....i found staying hydrated with lots of water and taking Fenugreek supplement helped me keep goi...
- When I was in that situation, I contacted a La Leche League leader and they helped me alot to continue the nursing relationship. Good luck.
- pumping is not the most fun thing to do..... and, if you are at work, i bet you are thinking, ok hurry hurry hurry... when i was pumping, friends advised me to imagin...
Breastfeeding, Can't Pump, Going Back to Work
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on December 20, 2007
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My son will be just over 9 months when I go back to work next month. I exclusively breast fed until he was 6 months and then began introducing solids. He is great wi...
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- S., 1. To help with milk production: there are several very expensive products that can help increase milk production, but I found the cheapest and tastiest way i...
- hi Sara, Im a nutritional counselor and nutrition educator. Yes fenugreek can work , but more important is you being very relaxed when pumping. I suggest putting on mu...
- hi S.- i had same problem with pump n style, then tried hospital grade medela (available to rent at alta bates). it made all the difference (can now pump 6 oz in 10 m...
Sippy Cups, Which Ones Are Best?
Asked by V.F. from Shreveport
on May 26, 2010
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My daughter is one. She does great with a sippy cup, but we have been using the nubby brand and it leaks out the top. I bought a munchkin one and learning curves the...
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- I also think Playtex makes a good sippy! I'm currently using them with my 13 month old daughter, and we havne't had a problem with leakage.
- I just switched from Nuby (same reason) to the Playtex cooler brand. LOVE them! They don't leak, especially when DS tosses them across the room. :)
- I use Playtex sippy cups. They dont leak or anything
Kid Play Areas
Asked by T.J. from Portland
on January 5, 2009
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Hi Ladies-
I was wondering what other kid play areas there are in the Portland, Beaverton, or Hillsboro. And what do you like/ dislike about the ones out there?
I a...
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- Shute Park is great in Hillsboro in good weather.. there's also a place my friend told me about Pump It Up..full of plastic bouncy houses and stuff.. in Portland you h...
- A couple of other ideas: Oregon Gymnastics Academy (OGA)in Beaverton behind Pump It Up JR also has Open Play Hours where you can use the facility. The place is all...
- You should check out "Out Of This World!" It's a totally sweet place to play, great for any age AND parents love it too! They have 15,000 sq ft of indoor play area wit...
Leak Proof Sippy Cup?
Asked by L.K. from Houston
on November 24, 2008
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I have had the hardest time finding a sippy cup that won't leak!! Any suggestions? I have used Munchkin, NUK, Nubi(?), and born free.
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- How old is your baby? My 16 month old LOVES the Gerber Sip 'n' Smile Soft spout sippy cups. Try those. They don't leak. I will NEVER use Nuby, they are TERRIBLE!!!...
- I have bought several different brands. My son is 10 months now and we are using the Gerber brand. Its age apperoperate. I am not sure if your not screwing them on tig...
- We generally use (and are happy with) the playtex cups, but we've had a couple that tend to leak when on their side. My mom called the playtex customer service, and t...
