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Baby's First Shots - Any Advice?
Read all 9 responses: "Hello, I am a first-time mother to a 7 week-old baby boy & he is due for his first immunizations in a few days.
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- Not knowing much the first time... I went ahead with the schedule 8 yrs ago for my son, but stopped all shots at 6 months because I never felt comfortable with it. I ...
- Dear W., I know it's scary but the baby needs to have all his shots - especially at 8 weeks old. I don't remember which shots an 8 week old gets (my son is 5 now),...
- I have three kids and none of them have ever had a reaction to the MANY vaccinations they have received. I suggest you do all three at once (and so will your doctor)....
Baby Monitor Question/Advice
Read all 19 responses: "Hi everybody, I need some advice. Right now, I have a multi room monitor so I can monitor both of my children's rooms.
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- Unless they have some sort of medical problems, I cannot see any reason to use a monitor at these ages. I defiinetly didn't use it past age 2, and by then it was only...
- My kids are 3 and 8 and I don't use a monitor at all anymore. I stopped once I was sure I would hear them without one. Certainly with my first I had stopped using it l...
- Z., If you are getting the money back from the 2 room monitor, you should have enough for another one, correct? It sounds as though you need the 2 monitors. Or,...
Need Baby Room Furniture Advice
Read all 25 responses: "Everyone was very helpful the last time I posted a question on here, so I thought I would ask another one.
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- A., Mondi baby furniture has an outlet in Lombard that is worth the drive. I bought my son's furniture there 3 years ago. The crib is cherry wood from Italy - bea...
- We bought the "Baby Bargain" book on the advice of a friend and loved it -- found it so helpful in evaluating products and companies. We picked our up at Borders -- i...
- We bought both a changing table/dresser (convertible) and a crib (that will eventually convert to a bed) from BRU and, so far, are really pleased. Our daughter is now ...
Advice on Baby Name Spelling
Read all 22 responses: "My husband and I are trying to decide on a name for our little girl. We both like the name Callie (Cal-Lee) although think it should ...
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- Keep it simple Callie is fine. All the other spellings seem odd to me.
- I was thinking just like you are for my daughter 5 years ago...and I think the way you have it "Calleigh" would be Cal- lee. I also named my daughter Calli but wanted ...
- Honestly, no matter which spelling you go with, you will always have people who will mis-pronounce it and the misspelling is a absolutly going to happen. With that sa...
Leaving Breastfed Baby for 4 Days. Need Advice!
Read all 63 responses: "I am going on vacation to Hawaii from April 17-20. I am nervous about not being able to pump enough milk for him to eat while I am ...
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- I just wanted to say, GO!! I hope you have a great time! I dont really have any pumping advice, I breatfeed but could not pump at all. It was very dicouraging. You sou...
- Hi S., I had similar problems with my daughter, I too used the Mother Milk Plus and had great results but after a nasty cold I had a large drop in my supply. I wen...
- S., I had some of the same issues with my little girl. Though i was not going on vacation. When I wanted to up my milk supply I started drinking malt. I just bought Ca...
Need Advice on Baby That Won't Eat Solids
Read all 5 responses: "Hello! I am a mother of a beautiful 9 month old baby girl . She has been eating solid since she was 4 months old with no problems.
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- Have you tried biter biscuits? My 8 mo old loves them! He likes to help feed himself and seems to be more interested in food if he gets to participate.
- I totally agree with Amy. You still have a good 3 months at least before you have to worry about her needing to eat solid foods. Right now it is just practice. I do ag...
- I guess every pediatrician has their own opinion, because my 9 month old daughter doesn't like the stage 3 foods either and her doc said it's okay, give her time. She ...
Any Advice for Cleaning Baby Dolls?
Read all 20 responses: "I know this might sound strange but I was wondering if anyone had any great tips for cleaning baby dolls.
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- I use "Midy Tidy" Toy cleaner... it is designed for "adult toys" and has a germicidal, and antibacterial companant to it and is designed not to break down plastics. I...
- I use Clorox Wipes on everything, including babies or actually any toy. Whenever I buy something used, I always wipe it down with wipes and let it air dry.
- I throw all my kids' toys in the washer and dryer. Even the ones that have a sound box inside. They have all come out fine--I have fully expected the ones with sound t...
Seeking Advice on Baby Gates for Top and Bottom of Stairs
Read all 8 responses: "Hi Ladies, I am seeking advice on high quality, SAFE baby gates for the top and bottom of stairs. We are getting ready to move to a 2 ...
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- I had exactly the same problem. I looked for a very long time to try and find the perfect gate. I looked at the gates that had swinging doors, but with these I was afr...
- I was just reading about baby proofing and they made a point of saying that top-of-the-stairs gates must be screwed into the wall, not just pressure-fitted/what-not. ...
- We got 2 of the Summer extra-tall gates and we love them. They are attractive, tall enough not to be easily climbed, and can be permanently mounted for stairs or temp...
Advice on Baby Sling
Read all 10 responses: "I'm due any day now and would like some advice. I've been reading a lot about "attachment parenting" and would really love to give ...
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- i bought all the slings and baby carriers i used online or got them as gifts from friends. if you know anyone with any, test them out to see what you think. i found my...
- I used a Snuggy over a sling. We loved it.. S.
- I tried a whole bunch and I ended up loving my Beco http://www.becobabycarrier.com/ If you are breastfeeding you can even nurse them while you wear them, which is ...
Putting Baby down Without Waking Him up Advice.....
Read all 20 responses: "My son is 11 months old and we are having trouble putting him in his crib without him waking up. We cosleep with him at night and ...
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- I've done this with pretty good success when my baby keeps waking when at the point of puttingg her down : I hold a pillow between my arm and the baby's body. Basicall...
- Wow! i so related to this. my 5 yr old still co sleeps most nights. I nursed almost 4 yrs. Guess what I still lie down with her. But she can also go to sleep on her ow...
- Hi, I always throw this out there, just in case it can help anyone who is unknowingly in the situation my babies and I were. My babies also cried determinedly whe...
