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Carrier or Harness for Airplane
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on September 18, 2008
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My family is going on a trip to Cleveland in December. My son will be sitting on our lap. I am looking for something to help us hold him. He will probably sleep the wh...
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- I didn't want to spend the money on anything special, so I just held my little man when we traveled. We did it when he was 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 10 months....
- I tried to put my baby into a Baby Bjorn one time when we were landing and the stewardess said I couldn't - that it was against safety rules!!! I've heard some people...
- Hi J., When we flew to Hawaii with my one year old, I had a big carry on bag that I used as a bed for him. I had another bag inside with our stuff in in that I coul...
Baby Wearing - Sling vs Pouch
Asked by S.A. from New York
on September 16, 2008
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I am expecting in Jan and my son will be 17 months. I am hoping to wear the new baby - so I have the mobility to take care of my son. Does anyone have any experience ...
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- I actually wore a ring sling with my newborn last year until about 4-5 months then went to a mei tai because it became strenous on my shoulder. The mei tai evenly dist...
- Check out the didimos at www.didimos.com I had this with my son and it was wonderful. He loved it and it was very comfortable on me. They are on the more expensive s...
- I love my Maya Wrap! I actually found the ring to be so much easier! Especially now that he's older, and on my hip. I find it very comfy (get the one with the padde...
Potty Training - Looking for Toliet Recommendations
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on May 15, 2009
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I'm looking to put out the potties for my daughter, as recommended by her ped. Seems like the bjorn potties are the most popular but I'm looking for recommendations/t...
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- Bjorn are teh best, Iused them and are most versatile to fit any potty. Get going. V.
- I do daycare and have lots of little butts sitting on potties. I had to get a new potty cause my old ones weren't um, large enough for the butts and weren't keeping l...
- We just started training. We purchased the Primo 4 in 1 potty chair for our upstairs bathroom. It is really nice because the seat is a little cushy, but cleans easy. I...
Best Baby Carrier
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on January 24, 2009
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So I am having my second child with in the month and i need a good baby carrier to keep the infant on me while I chase after my toddler! :) I tried out some of my frie...
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- S., I hated the Baby Bjorn. It hurt my shoulders, back and neck. I have an Ultimate Baby Wrap that I loved when my babies were tiny. For an older baby, I love the ...
- i saw a lot of recommendations for the ergo, which i love for my 6 month old, but it was not great when she was a newborn (the infant insert is a headache). I loked th...
- Hi S., For my daughter we used the Infantino sling. It's a soft cloth sling that is easy to get into and out of, leaves your hands free, and supports your baby in ...
Anyone Know a Good Alternative to the Baby Bjorn?
Asked by R.S. from Phoenix
on September 21, 2008
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I'm wondering if any of you mamas know of a good alternative to the baby bjorn? I'm purchasing a sling but I would also like a carrier my husband can use, I don't wan...
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- i have several other brands that were hand me downs and none of them are stable and sturdy like the bjorn. spend the money. i have the snugli and it isn't sturdy. whe...
- My husband has a Snugli. I believe it was only around $20. We had it on our register at Babies R Us, but I do not believe they carry it any longer. I did a quick se...
- If you like the idea of the Baby Bjorn (my husband loved it for our 2 kids), but don't want to pay full price, consider going to a resale shop like Kid to Kid or Once ...
Ten Week Old Baby New to Spit Ups
Asked by S.M. from New York
on September 1, 2007
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Hi,
For the first 8 to 9 weeks my baby used to eat and burp with ease. In the past days, he seems to struggle more at burping, puts his hands in his mouth and have s...
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- Hi S. Like many other responses, it's best to connect with your pediatrician. It could be GERD (gastro esophical reflux disease) and antiacids will potentially pro...
- Call your doctor now. Bring your son in to be evaluated, he'll probably need an ultrasound. Boys sometimes have a blockage that causes this. Just rule it out to be ...
- My son started to spit up around that age and it just subsided about two weeks ago. He is 11 months old. It is hard to say. Is he breast or formula fed? Have you asked...
Best All Around Sling
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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I'm looking for advice on the best sling for a newborn on up. I used the standard Baby Bjorn with my daughter, which she loved. However, my back didn't love it. I thou...
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- I liked a plain old sling. Got mine from www.Babymoonslings.com. I had the Bjorn with back support and liked it OK when my baby was very small, but overall the sling...
- I have a baby bjorn as well, but really enjoy using the ERGO carrier. It was great on my back and if it wasn't for the price, right now, I would own my own. For now, I...
- I loved the ERGO..it distributes the weight evenly. I haven't had back issues with it.
Expecting Second Babe - Should I Get a Double Stroller?
Asked by K.M. from Columbus
on December 21, 2007
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I have a 1 and 1/2 year old and am expecting a new babe at the end of January. I have to get a new infant seat for the newborn and am wondering if I should go ahead an...
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- I wjould say get a double! My two were 17 months apart and it was the greatest gift we got. In fact we still used it this summer even though my oldest is 5 . Now th...
- Definitely invest in a double stroller! It will be the smartest thing and the safest for your family. Congrats to the baby on the way!
- Go for the double stroller! You have no idea how much you'll use it and if it is successfully collapsed- keep it in the trunk! Trust me. You'll never regret it.
Good Sling/carrier for Newborn?
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on June 30, 2008
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My first son loved to be held and carried and we went through 4 different carriers before we found one that we loved, the Ergo. I carried him in it in stores until he...
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- i have a peanut shell and i love it! i didn't get it until my son was 20lbs and outgrew the baby bjorn but it's very versatile and easy to put on - no belts or snaps ...
- Hello! I loved my wrap! I used it only though after my daughter was already aproaching 12 months, because it took me a while to find out about the wraps. It is ver...
- I am the queen of baby carriers! I had the Maya wrap with my first and she liked it. I now have three kids, and while I still like that one, I have a few carriers. ...
Take Stroller or Sling to Airport?
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on January 23, 2008
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I will be taking my 5 mo. on a plane for the first time and we are going to the carribean. I was trying to decide if i should take a stroller or maybe a light weight u...
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- C., The nice thing about a pouch versus a sling is you can walk right through security while "wearing" your baby. With a ring sling you have to remove because of the ...
- The Bjorn is SOOOO much better than a stroller. I travelled 8 hours with my 5 mo. daughter with 2 lay-overs, and had no problems. I saw other parents struggling arou...
- I would vote sling. The Bjorn was great for walking but the sling is great for sitting on the airplane. The stroller always helped with the luggage as I rolled thro...
