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How to Dress Infant for Cold Weather
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on September 25, 2006
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My daughter is 6 months old and the recent cool weather made me realize we'll need some warm outerwear for the winter months ahead. I'm wondering if other moms can te...
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- Thanks everyone for the great advice! I'm due in about a week and a half, and I was wondering the same thing about this winter. Thanks for starting the dialogue, M.!
- OK, here's my little secret. I found the cutest, most convenient fleece snowsuit from LL Bean. I tried EVERYTHING! This is all fleece with a hood and the feet and h...
- Hi- i have two boys thirteen months apart and I found that with a baby still in car seat, the easiest thing for winter are the car seat jackets. You dress the baby...
New to MN: Advice on How to Dress an Infant (And Myself) for the Winter?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2010
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We just moved from Colorado and I have questions on how to dress our 7 month old son for the Minnesota winter. Although he was born in Colorado in February, he was in...
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- I agree with LAYERS. I wouldn't expect he'll be outside much - he's too little to play, so a snowsuit would be OK, just remember that they get very hot when strappe...
- You need a good snowsuit; I always liked the ones from Lands End and LL Bean. You'll need warm baby blankets, and I found that polarfleece ones were great for winter....
- We've lived in Iowa for 3 yrs., before that Denver for 8 yrs., before that Minnetonka, MN for 8 yrs., and before that Colorado Springs for 17 yrs., so I have lots of C...
Car Seats
Asked by L.G. from Philadelphia
on November 29, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a car seat. I have a 1 year old who is getting big for his infant carrier, so we're looking to "upgrade."
An associa...
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- Another vote for Britax. We've had a Roundabout and 2 Marathons. While all seats do meet minimum standards, some exceed them (as others mentioned). I haven't shopped c...
- Hi L., I am a first time mom and did a lot of research on car seats. I was completely sold on the Britax. They have a lot a reports out there on them so you tend to...
- L., Funny, an associate at Babies r' Us told me that the ony difference was comfort. We got the Evenflo Triumph Advance, and have been very happy with it. It is a...
Can't Remember Going to the Hospital Check List
Asked by D.H. from Cincinnati
on October 17, 2006
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Hello,
Kind of a silly question...I can't remember what all to bring to the hospital when I deliver my second child.
So far I have for the baby:
infant shirts
i...
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- http://www.surebaby.com/pregnancy_hospital_packing_labor.php snacks and word search book - I had a c-section twice - 4 days is way too long to be in the hospital - ...
- I know this is something I wish I would have brought with me when I had my son. My pillow! I had a hard time sleeping on the hospital pillows since they're so flat, bu...
- Spare blanket or towel for wrapping up baby... a camera..or throw away kind....car seat installed in car which transports baby home...I took a few bucks in change...in...
Great On- Line Baby Clothes
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on June 22, 2010
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since we are going to be surprised by the sex of the baby, I just wanted to have a boy list and a girl list of clothes to buy on- line once we know. I've never been m...
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- gotta love Old Navy!
- Check out zulily.com and theminisocial.com. They are both websites that have exclusive brands at sale prices. A sale may last a couple weeks or just one. It is also fu...
- I really love the quality of Gymboree clothing! The clothes can be washed over and over and the quality remains the same. They do not shrink or discolor. My sister had...
Sensory Issues
Asked by P.K. from Los Angeles
on September 12, 2011
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My 5 year old daughter has always has "issues" with wearing sox and/or shoes since she was a baby. It didn't concern me too much at the time since lucky we live in sou...
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- There is probably a Occupational Therapist at your daughter's school who can help her, especially if it is interfering with her ability to be successful in school. My...
- I was like that as a child. As an adult I *still* have sensory issues. My sons are also like this. I get the athletic seamless socks and it helps out a ton. I get ...
- Yes, my oldest son was VERY particular about his shoes and socks, MAN lining that SEAM up in JUST the right place, or GASP, just like you said BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES, al...
Most Redundant/useless Baby Gifts Vs. Desirable Gifts
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on September 2, 2011
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My husband asked me to buy a gift for his partner's 3 month old boy. She has 1 other kid, a girl, and I am not sure what to get.
What would you LEAST like to recei...
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- I agree with the diapers. Find out what brand of diapers and wipes they use and get them a large box of each. I would LOVE that sort of gift!
- My favorite gift to give someone that already has baby stuff is a personalized monogrammed (with baby's name) Tote Bag (from Land's End or LL Bean, about 40 bucks and/...
- I cloth diaper (no I'm not going to suggest it) but one thing that we use is a wet bag to hold any an all dirty diaper. I suggest even non cloth diapering mom's to get...
Crozer - What to Bring to the Hospital?!
Asked by A.G. from Philadelphia
on April 14, 2007
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This might be a dumb question, but oh well. I know what I need for myself, but when I pack my baby's bag, what do I need to bring? Do I need to bring diapers, wipes, e...
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- I delivered both my girls at Paoli hospital, but I think they are all the same in regards to the baby. Yes, they have diapers for the babies. You really dont need to b...
- Usually for the baby, you just bring an outfit to bring them home in, outerwear if necessary, a carseat, and a few blankets to cover them on the way home. I know with...
- You are not dumb just nervous!!!! You will be fine!!!! Just bring a diaper, however they supply them. Bring a nice outfit for the baby to come home in and a receivi...
Grand Children
Asked by K.B. from Rockford
on October 10, 2009
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I have a grand child & her mom tells me they cant put a snowsuit on her before they put her in a car seat that its against the law that she cant have that on while in ...
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- I do't know if it is against the law, but our pediatrician said that it is not wise to put a child in a heavy snowsuit and then buckle them into the carseat (infant) b...
- I don't think it is illegal but it isn't the smartest thing to do as the straps do not get as snug as they should be due to the bulk of the material. I can totally ...
- While not against the law, it's a smart idea. 1. Too much fullness in a snowsuit can compress in an accident and would leave the seatbelt too slack to be safe. 2. Cars...
What to Do with Baby Clothes...
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on November 25, 2007
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I have a ton (a TON!) of boy baby clothes newborn/0-3 months, and 3-6 months (and pretty soon 6-9 months too). I'm not interested in going through the hassle of sellin...
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- B., I give my old clothes to my nanny Maria who then sends them off to single moms in Guatemala - they NEED clothes for their little babies....she tries to help tho...
- One idea is to gift them. Check out www.freecycle.org. It is a web page where you can sign on to a local group and give away items you can't use anymore. People are al...
- Depending on where you live, you could donate the clothes to PHD in Palatine. They are a clinic which aids and councils women and families dealing with pregnancy and ...
