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What to Pack for Hospital
Asked by Y.H. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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Ok I am due the first of April and I am just trying to get prepared. This is my second child so I remeber the "must haves" but I was wondering if there was anything so...
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- When my little guy was due, I brought lots of quarters for the vending machines. I'm not sure if you needed this for your first child or if you have even thought of it...
- Hello Y., the trick is variety. crayons, plain paper, coloring book, books to read. leapfrog products, leap pad, etc. you may want to start recording some of his f...
- Hi, First, congratulations and Good Luck, everything is going to be GREAT! Don’t forget to pack a pair of socks or slippers, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, hair...
I Am Planning a CRUISE W/my 3 &1 Year Old - AM I CRAZY? Has Anyone Done This ?
Asked by T.A. from Oklahoma City
on May 14, 2008
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Ok - I have never cruised before -and we are planning a family cruise for August - I have a 3 1/2 year old and will be 15 month old (both boys)...just trying to get ad...
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- I would be crazy to do it but you might have what it takes to handle it. I personally couldn't handle it and would think I was missing out on a lot because I was so fo...
- Hey T.! I did not take my kids on the cruise when my husband and I went because it was for our anniversary. However, I have several friends who always take their chi...
- I won't call you crazy because I LOVED every minute of it. I took my then, 3 year old girl and my 8 year old son. I didn't use the "Camp Carnival" and we still loved i...
Quick, Healthy Meals for Toddler
Asked by D.C. from San Francisco
on February 12, 2009
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Hi there! I just wanted some ideas for quick but healthy meals to prepare for a 12 month old toddler. First off I have no experience with cooking, but I am now experi...
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- For daycare, I always sent oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. Lunch turkey and cheese roll ups, Cheerios, other half of fruit (banana, melon, sliced grapes, apple bits, ...
- I am a huge fan of the frozen orgtanic veggies from whole foods... My daughter really likes the green beans or corn or whatever veggies cooked with garlic powder a tin...
- When my daughter was that age my ability to cook was not the problem, my ideas of what to give and ease of making/transporting/feeding foods to a baby where very limit...
The Pack Rat!
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on August 18, 2008
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Hello again! We are suppose to be moving on Wednesday. Ha! We are only like 45% packed because we have been putting it off. My hub thinks I have ALL the time in th...
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- We have a rule in our house. Everything goes in a box/bin it is marked. We have christmas, easter, jackets, boots, cords...you get the idea. All in a box along with a ...
- Honestly, I do think it's wrong to do it behind his back. Plus, how terrible would you feel if you later learned that you threw out something really important? (My...
- I think it's wrong for you to throw away his things, not matter if it seems like garbage to you or not. It's his and that's not right. Let him pack all his stuff. T...
Packing Bag to Bring to Hospital
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on October 4, 2006
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I am due in a month and figured I better start thinking about packing my hospital bag. I will be delivering at Kishwaukee hospital. I know to bring the basics (shampoo...
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- I just had my baby on the 27th and I would recommend just bringing a robe but wear the hospital gowns they are comfortable and you may want to change them frequently ...
- I wore their gown at night only because of the bleeding and my own clothes during the day. I found sweats and a button down shirt like a flannel to be comfortable. T...
- You can wear what you want, but remember you're wearing the Texas size underwear they give you with Texas size pads and you may not want to wear nice pj's...bring a ro...
Uncertainty
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on December 19, 2006
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Here's my issue with my fiance: He's never been a smoker while we're together ever. Awhile back we were having some serious issues so my daughter and I left the state,...
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- Hi M.. I wasn't going to reply to this because I had seen so many posts of advice, but I felt that I had to after I saw a couple that I totally felt were misleading...
- Dear M., I am strongly against cigaretts, they are bad, not just for the people that smoke them, but even more for the people around them. You shouldn't think it i...
- I'm really sorry. Trust is a big issue in a relationship and when it's lost it's very hard to get back. You really need to express to him how you feel about his smokin...
Bumper Pad or No Bumper Pad?
Asked by M.S. from Saginaw
on May 18, 2008
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Before I was pregnant I read all of the safety books. I know all of them said that in the baby's crib there should only be a fitted sheet and that is about all. Howeve...
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- Please take out everything except the fitted sheet. The bumper and esp. the comforter are major safety risks. Once you son is 1 and your pediatrican agrees he is str...
- M., They sell mesh bumpers for this purpose. I didn't use one, but I have freinds who did. You can find them at: http://www.securebaby.com/crib_shields_all.html ...
- M., My daughter does this also. We took the bumper pad out and she gets her leg(s) caught all of the time. It drives me nuts because I feel so bad for her because...
Feeding Ideas for My 14 Month Old
Asked by T.S. from Boca Raton
on September 22, 2006
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My daughter is 14 months and is becoming such a picky eater. I must say she will eat almost any fruit & loves green beans, black beans, peas, drinkable yogurt & chees...
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- My daughter went through the same thing. She hated any kind of meat but loved chicken. Her doctor said to offer her peanut butter (she's not allegric) as it has a lo...
- as for the self feeding snacks dry cherrios celery stix carrot stix small bite size rits cheesesandwitch snacks small silver dollar size pancakes you can make them in...
- Hi T., I can totally relate, my son will be 2 in 2wks and is just starting to eat well. Like your daughter he loves fruit, but I too was concerned that he wasn't getti...
What Should I Bring to the Hospital?
Asked by H.P. from San Diego
on March 11, 2008
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What should I and my husband pack to bring to the hospital when we have our first child? I have looked on some sites, but i feel like they tell you to bring everything...
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- I don't know what you've been told but I would say definitely bring your own pillow, face wash, baby wipes(for you since you can't take a shower) tooth brush, and your...
- Congratulations H.! I, too, am a mother of one. He is 6 now. I had a C section. So I stayed longer in the hospital. Here's what I brought 1)Camera or video reco...
- All the previous responses were right on! I especially agree with bringing snacks for the hubby along with warm clothes. It's the hubby who will probably be getting up...
First Time Mom
Asked by J. from Philadelphia
on December 9, 2008
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Hi, everyone
my name is J. and i have a 2 yr old who is very picky eater. We switch him from daycare to a school and in daycare he use to have lunch provided at dayca...
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- My son is 15 months and we have to pack lunch and snacks as well. He really like Cheese Sticks, Applesause, jello, yogurt, sliced lunch meat cut into squares, left-ov...
- Hi J., I guess I'm lucky because I have the kind of kid that wants to know why they don't have shrimp at Wendy's! :) But one thing I do know is that kids will usuall...
- You are actually pretty well off if he eats that much! Would he like dollar sized pancakes? Yougurt? Yougurt smoothies? Apple slices with caramel dip? Cheese chunk...
