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Britax Car Seat Questions
Asked by J.V. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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I had asked about the best car seat for my infant and word across the board is Britax. Here is my next question ... will this car seat fit into a Hyundai Tucson? AND...
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- Yes, a Britax will fit in your Tuscon. Don't worry about the cup holders, they really don't get much use anyway, I promise :-)
- I have the Britax Regent. We put it in my inlaws 2-door Toyota Camry for a trip and it fit great. If it fits in there, it should fit in your Hyundai. We asked the g...
- We purchased the Boulevard and LOVE it and couldn't be happier with our decision. It will work for us until he reaches 60lbs. Our son learned, rather quickly, how to p...
Care for Infants When You Go Back to Work.
Asked by C.L. from Philadelphia
on November 9, 2008
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I am wondering where moms find care for their infants when they go back to work, Center, in-home, nanny. I provide care for infants and I'm not getting much response w...
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- Have you tried care.com???i just got my 1st job on there ant there are alot of needs...T.
- Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my infant with anyone that I found in an ad, online, etc. I think word-of-mouth and referrals will be your best way. ...
- I have a revire on mamasource, but that is not where I got any of my jobs. I got them through word of mouth. I got them through chatting with ppl I knew that knew frie...
Monitoring 2 Rooms
Asked by L.J. from Tampa
on October 1, 2008
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Hi moms! I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and am due with my second the beginning of December. Does anyone have a monitor that allows them to monitor 2 rooms at once...
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- I know someone that has the Summer video monitor (not the handheld one, the bigger one) and has two cameras in two seperate rooms for her 2 boys. She says it works awe...
- Hey L. I found a moniter at Babies R Us you can moniter three rooms at a time or one by it's self. You just put it on scan and it will go through all the rooms that th...
- I'd love some advice on the same topic! I have twins and am due with another one in March.
Recommendation for the Next Car Seat
Asked by T. from Chicago
on November 27, 2006
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My daughter is just shy of six months and I’m guessing that she’ll be longer than 29” at her 6 month check-up next week. My infant car seat goes up to 22 lbs an...
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- I am SOO glad you asked this question. My daughter is smaller than some babies, since she's nine months, and still can fit in her infant seat. But, for Christmas I'm...
- We just purchased a Britax Boulivard for our 6-month son. It was more expensive, but it is also good up to 65 lbs, as opposed to only 40 lbs with the cheaper seats. ...
- I second Lisa's recommendation for the Britax Boulevard. We love ours.
Seeking an "Good Umbrella Stroller"
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on April 28, 2008
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Good Morning Mamasource Community,
I'm in search of a good quality, easy to let and down, umbrella stroller for my 9 month old. We currently have the travel system ...
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- Love The Maclaren Volo - It folds with one hand and one foot - It is light and easy to carry and my 4 year old son sits comfortably and he is tall and it has a 5 point...
- I love my Peg Prego Pliko 3 stroller. I didn't lose many of the travel system options that I loved but the size and weight are significantly smaller and lighter!!! I w...
- We love the little 20.00 ones they sell at Babies R Us. Very lightweight, and easy to let down.
Sound Machine for Baby - Need Recomendations!
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on June 28, 2009
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I am looking for a sound machine to purchase for my daughter. I have been using one for my son for about a year and LOVE the way it soothes him. However, it sucks do...
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- Go online and look at brookstone. They have 2 great machines.. I love them both for our 5 month old.
- http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14643125 I just got that one , at bed bath and beyond online, $19.99 is the best price i found online! ...
- We found one at Babies R Us made by Dex Baby that works great. It has a lot of natural sounds and you can combine sounds as well (ocean and seagull for example). It ...
Pack & Play Question: Music/vibration ($$$) Vs. No Music/vibration ($)??
Asked by H.M. from Atlanta
on September 6, 2008
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Hello! I'm researching pack and plays and would prefer to keep my spending down. I see pack and plays both with and without the music/light/vibration features and no...
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- Congrats on your first little one! I personally did not use these features. I love the changing table and that's really all we have used it for so far. My daughter ...
- We have the mid-level Graco PnP that has the music feature. We actually used it during the first two months, when we had our daughter sleeping in the PnP, but I reall...
- Hi- Our pack and play is made by graco and very basic (no vibration, lights or music). I think it was around $100. We have really enjoyed it and not once thought ...
Looking for New Car Seat for Toddler
Asked by L.R. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Hi I have a 3 year old boy who weighs about 33 pounds. I would like to buy him a new car booster seat that is more for a big kid. I still want it to have a harness a...
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- I haven't used Bob's for children's furniture, but I have used them in the past for other things. The furniture is just as good as anywhere else, and the salespeople ...
- I have a Graco Nautilus for my (now) 4 year old son, and I love it. It has the five point harness that works til 65 lbs., and then it "converts" to a regular booster ...
- i have to tell u the alpha omega is the BOMB! i love it...goes from infancy to 100 lbs....it's great, safe and sturdy! hope that helps
Teaching Toddler His Facial Features
Asked by L.H. from Knoxville
on May 14, 2009
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I want to start teaching my son where to find his eyes, nose, mouth, etc... Other than pointing and repeating the facial feature - what are other ways of teaching him ...
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- I used to make a game of it and sing the head shoulders knees and toes song. All my kids (I had 5) loved it and it helped them.
- There are some great books out there, Peek a Boo Baby is one that comes to mind, and the author Karen Katz. Always cheaper on Amazon.com or Walmart than a regular book...
- Hi L. Try using a mirror as you explain where the parts are. You can also use a book that has a boy/girl with complete parts that you can point to or you can also us...
Opinions on Minivans
Asked by J.M. from Washington DC
on February 18, 2009
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Hi Moms! Well, I have two boys, one 4 and one almost 2, and my Subaru seems smaller somehow. My husband and I are talking about buying a minivan, which I have avoide...
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- I'm absolutely in love with my Nissan Quest! It's a sportier type minivan, believe it or not that does exist!! The inside design is different, the dash looks like a ...
- My parents have had a minivan for as long as I can remember. Even with us kids grown and out of high school they still have their because of the amount of space and s...
- Lots of responses. I have a Toyotta Sienna, that I also love it. I chose it first, by safety ratings, I was able to get the one that has side airbags on the back rows...