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Car Seat Sugestions
Asked by H.O. from Denver
on August 30, 2009
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My son is almost a year and we are looking at the next steps for car seats. I am interested in the car seats that can then be converted into high back booster seats. ...
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- My girls are 3 1/2 and 18 months. They both have the Graco Nautilus and we love it. It starts out as a 5 pt harness and can be converted to the high back, as well as...
- Hi H., My husband works in the automotive industry, in research and testing. He did a lot of research before we bought our second seat. He decided that using a NO...
- First of all I highly recommend keeping him rear facing till 2 yrs of age and 30 pounds or until he outgrows a convetable carseat in the rf mode. If you want one that ...
"Safe" Bed Rail?
Asked by C.S. from Houston
on January 28, 2008
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Okay mamas- here is my question. I've recently converted my daughters crib into a day bed and she has done well but she falls out quite a bit. I have a big body pillow...
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- i bought mine from www.onestepahead.com http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=6179&cmSource=Search I recommend them!
- The safest kind is the one that clamps down on top of the mattress and has mesh. Safety First makes one like this. I think if you google this, you'll find the one. ...
- When I took my daughter out of her crib she went right into the wooden white toddler bed with the two small rails one on each side.... when she felt ready for a twin I...
Home Alone
Asked by P.F. from Chicago
on August 20, 2009
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My son is 10. I have just started leaving him home alone for about an hour maybe a little more (if his behavior has been responsible). What do you all think about when...
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- I do not think you are overprotective. First of all if you don't want your son going out that is your choice. My son was 10 when I started leaving him home alone aft...
- I think 10 years old is great. As far as being overly protective, I'm amused... I have an 11 year old boy and a few more rules than what's on your list: No cooking...
- Your not being over protective. If he is a responsible 10 then staying home for an hour is not out of line. But the rules should be exactly what you have stated. H...
Help! Toddler Unbuckles While Driving!
Asked by R.C. from Sacramento
on June 15, 2009
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Hello ladies! I am DESPERATELY hoping somebody has some ideas for me! We just got my 3 yr old son a booster seat (evenflo no back), he is sooo tall he was kissing hi...
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- I agree with Page - for something like this where a child is putting their life in danger, the WHOLE WORLD STOPS and the child gets to feel the full brunt of mommy's w...
- Hi R., 3 might be too young for a backless booster. I always thought it was 4 and 40lbs for a highback booster (so it threads the shoulder strap properly) and back...
- This may sound harsh but it worked for me. My cousins 2 boys use to do this and to this day (one is 13 now) they will not unbuckle their seat belts until I am at a co...
Road Rage Husband
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on April 23, 2009
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I wasn't sure if what I put in the subject line of this request was exactly what I wanted to title it. I'm sure I am not alone in the fact that my husband gets angry w...
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- Could be the meds if this is a new thing since then...could be he's just angry and feels it's better to take it out on strangers and not family...but in the end he's h...
- My suggestion is that you drive from now on. Don't make it a big argument or be pouty about it, just be matter of fact. Say, I'd like to drive, and if he refuses to ...
- I get very irritated at stupid drivers, also, but I know they're not going to change, so what's the point of getting so worked up? Sit down with your husband and tell...
Toyota Small SUV Carseat Experience????
Asked by E.H. from Kansas City
on November 12, 2008
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My '98 Acura is finally giving out and we're looking at buying a Toyota CR-V or Highlander. We plan on trying for baby #2 shortly and I wanted to see if anyone had ex...
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- You mean a Toyota Rav-4/Highlander and or a Honda CR-V. I owned a Toyota Rav-4 with my first baby, and it was fine. It was not fine when i became pregnant with my 2nd ...
- test drive, test drive, test drive! test drive with the carseat on both sides in the back, test drive with each of you driving, this is a huge purchase, so make sure i...
- Hi E.. We have recently tested and looked into many different SUVs, as you are. We ended up purchasing a 2009 Honda Pilot. We have had it since July, and LOVE IT! ...
Baby Swing Usage
Asked by D.G. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2009
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How long should your 2 or 3 month old stay in the baby swing?
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- I think it is all personal choice. I have a 6 month old who up until last week took all of her naps in her swing & she slept in the cosleeper for the full night. From ...
- Hi D., I assume you mean length of time and not age (as some people here have interpreted it). Once our daughter was about 3 months we had her always out of her swing...
- If your baby is happy in the swing, then as long as he or she wants!
Personal Safety Device Info Needed
Asked by L.S. from New York
on June 20, 2009
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My daughter gets out of work at night and want her to have something for her safety on her key ring. What should she have? Pepper spray? Where do you get something ...
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- Good Luck...keep your family safe...how wonderful!!!
- Dear L., I am a certified women's self-defense instructor and have read several studies on pepper spray. While there have been cases of women defending themselves s...
- I would say information and caution are her best safety. Everyone should be just scared enough to be aware of everything around them. And send her to a self defense co...
Cephalexin and Ampicilin Safety During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from New York
on November 7, 2008
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I am almost 15 weeks preg. and have a UTI.Was prescribed Cephalexin for 1 week, twice a day, and after that the UTI was still there..so now am being prescribed Ampicil...
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- M., Make sure you do NOT take Bactrim or any other sulfa-based drug during pregnancy. Taken early in pregnancy sulfas can cause spina bifida or other neural tu...
- call your OB and tell them exactly what was prescribed and how much, how often. They can look it up for you and advise you if there are any risks to your unborn child....
- Hi, M.. During pregnancy you can only take penicillian products. I have problems with my kidneys and I told the doctor that she had no choice but to figure out oth...
Installing Car Seats on Leather Seats
Asked by M.S. from Reading
on August 14, 2009
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We are considering purchasing a mini-van that has leather seats. My sister-in-law says that installing car seats on leather seats is NOT recommended due to the fact t...
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- Never heard of that at all! If anything, the leather would make it stick, lol. Why would they make vans with leather if you're not suppose to use car seats in them? I ...
- Hi M., I have 5 car seats installed in my minivan that has leaterh seats. I would pay you $20 if you could move either of them. I do use seat protectors and maybe t...
- I have a car with leather seats and did not have an issue putting in a car seat in my car. I recently bought another car but never had problems with my other car which...
