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Baby Bungalow
Asked by M.S. from Tampa
on June 5, 2008
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Hi - I was looking at the Baby Bungalow website and saw they offer a free playgroup on Fridays. Dose anyone know if you have to be a member or can anyone go?
Thanks!
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- You do not have to be a member to go there and play with your baby. We have been there several times, the women are wonderful resources to talk to and they are well-st...
- I actually just started working for Healthy Start which is affiliated with Baby Bungalow and I believe that anyone is eligible. You can call ###-###-#### and they shou...
- Baby Bungalow is fantastic! Their fun Friday unstructured playgroup is free and great for moms to socialize while watching their child play. The program is for child...
Toddler Bed or Twin Bed While in a Small Bungalow
Asked by D.V. from Denver
on September 2, 2008
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Hello
I have been reading all over the internet about other moms dilema of choosing a toddler bed or twin when switching out of crib. I can see each view point and p...
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- We went straight from crib to twin bed. We put the crib mattress on the floor for a while with the second one. I guess you have to decide if the pros of a toddler be...
- I did both with my kids... and I was much happier when I went from Crib to Twin bed. both kids slept better in a larger bed and I actually layed pillows on the floor ...
- When we had to make that choice we went for the toddler bed. My son is now 4 and is still using it. theony thing extra we did was put up oe of thoses net frame that ...
How Often Did Your Fam/in-laws Visit After New Baby Arrived?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on March 16, 2011
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Just curious how often your parents/in-laws (more curious about the in-laws) visited after you had your baby, and whether you wished they would have visited more or le...
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- I wish mine could visit more. My mother & Siblings all live in different states. Heck my mom lives across the country from me. So I had my 2nd baby in Sept, she came ...
- My parents came from another state and stayed a week, my inlaws live 45 minutes away but were at our house for 2 weeks. As helpfull as everyone was, i regret not as...
- Never. They live abroad... but still, our other friends who live here and have kids with family abroad... THEY come here to visit every year. My in-laws, have NEVER...
Baby on Bigger Side! Vaginal Birth or C-section
Asked by N.T. from Detroit
on May 31, 2011
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Hi Ladies!
I just got back from visiting my ob. My u/s at 38 weeks showed the baby to be in the 95% for weight. I feel that this baby is bigger than my other kids...
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- My best friend delivered a 9+lb baby boy her first time and an 8lb boy the second. She did both vaginally with medicine and everyone was fine. Her second was on track ...
- Are you petite? My last baby was 10 lbs., 6 oz. and I had a vag. birth. It didn't seem any harder than the other ones.
- I'm wondering how big "too big" is. My newest (11 weeks old now) was 10 lbs and 22 inches long. I felt like I had a toddler in there, but they never estimated his si...
STURDY Toddler Gates for Older Home
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 27, 2008
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Hi! I live in a Chicago Bungalow and my walls are uneven- the house is 80 years old. I am in need of a sturdy baby gate- I would prefer a pressure gate that I don't ha...
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- They sell a baby gate at Target and Babies R Us that is pressure mounted. I don't have it yet but once my little one gets miving, I will be buying it again--I had it ...
- We had a similar problem at the bottom of our stairs and ended up buying this gate that we screwed into the walls. It has three panels and can fit in an odd space: ...
- I use several retract-a-gates. You do mount them but the clips can be used on your wall rather than molding. They were the only thing I could find that worked in my ...
When to Move Toddler to Upstairs Bedroom... Baby #2 Will Be Here in 7 Months!
Asked by K.C. from Evansville
on August 27, 2010
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Over the last two months, we have transitioned my 28month old's convertible crib to a toddler bed. so far, things are going pretty well. His room is right next to ou...
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- Going to chime in here, don't baby gate the steps. if you for even a minute think he will climb the gate it's NOT a good idea. gate the hallway leading tot he steps ...
- I like kelly's suggestion, just make sure you put a baby gate at the edge of the stair case so he doesn't fall down the stairs congratulations
- I think your son would be fine. It's just getting over those mommy nerves... :) If you haven't already let him get used to climbing up and down the stairs, spend a l...
Help Transitioning My Son to a "Big-boy" Bed
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on July 8, 2008
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My son will be two at the end of July and we will be welcoming a new baby boy at the end of August. We're in the middle of prepping my stepson's room for them to shar...
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- use a baby monitor in his room...i have one in my boys room 4 and 6 and i still "listen" to when they wake up.....
- I found that the biggest way to calm my nerves was to just do it... Pick a night that if you still are nervous you can sleep on the sofa and that step son is there als...
- J.- I think that safety is the number 1 priority... I would suggest putting one of those door knob covers (safety latches) on the inside of the door and shutting t...
Feeling Trapped. How Does One Start over from Square One?
Asked by G.M. from Los Angeles
on November 10, 2010
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Let's see if I can be articulate and convey my situation in spite of my pregnancy-brain and the irritation I am feeling.
Where to begin...? I have two boys, 4 and ...
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- I feel your pain. All though my husband is a little like yours mine listens to me when we have a problem. Recently he has had some really bad anger outbursts at me and...
- I'm sure this varies by state, but in Ohio a single mom can get all sorts of help, even if still legally married. Food stamps, help with paying child care costs, insu...
- Sounds to me like your husband is acting like a child, and wants to be one. When you're a child, you have no responsibilities. I think the ego thing is a cop out. Sinc...
My 3 Year Old Went Outside at 1:30 Am!
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on September 8, 2011
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My incredibly independent 3 year old came into my bedroom tonight crying, looking for me. I didn't hear him until he had opened the door at the bottom of the stairs (...
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- My aunts and grandma stuck butter knives in the tops of the doors. I guess it made a loud sound if the door opened and they fell??? My cousin (who's now in her 40's) w...
- My son slept walk in to our garage when he was around 4 yrs old! He walked into our room and got in bed with us, and said he was in our car. I didn't believe him until...
- I would NOT do a deadbolt that requires a key for this reason: If there is a fire or other emergency and your whole family has to get out of the house instantly, if yo...
Need Help Getting My 13Month Old off Her Nighttime Bottle
Asked by R.H. from Los Angeles
on September 21, 2008
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At 12months my pediatrician said to take our daughter off the bottle completely. I was surprised because she was born 3 months early so her adjusted age is really 9 mo...
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- HI R., I feel your pain - I had a difficult time getting my daughter off her night time feeding as well, up until 18 months or so. Anyway, theres a great book calle...
- Dear R., Have you considered that letting your baby daughter cry for hours is more damaging to her than just letting her have a bottle at this young age? Just a th...
- I say let her have the bottle. My now 4 year old had a night time bottle until she was 2 1/2. There is no harm to it. I believe that Dr's know a lot about medicine but...
