Your new baby shopping list?

Jamaican P

What does your new baby shopping list look like? Include books too

Answer
Baby Gear
Stroller
Soft carrier
Backpack carrier
Rear-facing car seat
Portable crib
Playpen
Stroller cup holder
Car seat head support
Travel booster seat
Sunshade
Bouncer seat
Swing
Rattles
Gym or play mat
Jumper
Mobile for nursery

Nursery
Crib or bassinet
Waterproof crib liner
Crib mattress
Mattress pad (2)
Fitted sheets
Crib bedding set
Crib blankets
Crib lights
Receiving blankets
Changing table
Changing pads
Rocking chair or gliding rocker
Ottoman or nursing stool
Hamper
Nursery monitor
Mobile

Safety
Baby monitor
Safety gate
Nightlights
Carbon monoxide detector
Outlet covers
Corner covers
Doorknob covers
Cabinet locks
Toilet seat locks
Baby harness
Fireplace cover

Diapering
Diapers
Diaper bag
Diaper pail and liners
Rash ointment and powders
Wipes
Travel pack wipes

Clothing/Layette (for newborn to 6 months)
Pullover T-shirts
Side-snap T-shirts
Bodysuits
Sleeping gowns or stretchies
Footed rompers
Top and pant sets
Mittens
Blankets
Baby laundry detergent
Lightweight cotton sweaters
Booties and socks
Shoes (2 pairs)
Snowsuit
Warm hats
Baby hangers

Bath
Infant tub
Tub splash seat
Baby wash
Baby lotion
Baby oil
Baby shampoo
Bath toys
Tub toy pouch

Feeding
Plastic bottles
(4 and 8 oz.), nipples
and nipple covers
Bottle sterilizer
Bottle liners
Breast pads, shields and cream
Nursing bras (4)
Nursing shirts (2)
Breast pump kit
Lap pads and burp cloths
Nursing pillow
Case(s) of formula
Bibs (6-10)
Teethers
Feeding spoons (4)
Training (spill-proof)
cups (3-4)
High chair
Pacifiers
Dishwasher-safe nipples
Bottle drying rack
Bowls
Bottle brush
Bottle warmer
High chair splat mat
Dishwasher nipple basket
Travel formula dispenser
Milk storage bags
Gas relief drops

Hope this helps!! :))

What is a GREAT baby shower gift for $50 and under?

cherriwave

So my boyfriend of six years has a sister who is pregnant she is 20 years old and is having a baby shower in early feb. What is a good gift that is $50 and under? I am not really into the while baby thing and well girly stuff so I really do need some help :-) thanks!

Answer
Diapers & wipes are always good
$50 gift card to Babys R Us
Bouncy chair
Baby backpack
Savings bond for baby (or check)
Walker
Diaper bag filled with goodies

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what is a good topic for demonstration speech?

starrygirl

i need to show a class a 5 to 9 minute presentation.

Answer
the web page (below) provides: Demonstration Speech Ideas

How To :

Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Make stain-glass.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Stencil tile.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Change oil in your car.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Swing a golf club.
Putt a golf ball.
Pot flowers.
Prune roses.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Splint a broken leg or ankle.
Keep a healthy puppy.
Succeed in an interview.
Hang wallpaper.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Sell an athletic shoe.
Put on scuba gear.
Fillet a fish.
Install a car stereo.
Get a slim waistline.
Play the saxophone.
Apply makeup.
Apply Theater make-up.
Install a dimmer switch.
Make a pumpkin lantern.
Call a turkey.
Play a guitar.
Purchase a new car for the lowest price.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Restore a piece of antique furniture.
Write a resume.
Find a rental home or apartment.
Set a formal dinner table.
Choose car insurance.
Build a bookcase.
Weave a basket.
Hang curtains.
Change a tire on a bike.
Budget your monthly income.
Wrap a gift professionally.
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver.
Iron clothes.
Use a bow and arrow.
Water ski.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Take a picture with a 35-mm camera.
Landscape your front yard on a shoestring budget.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Trim your thighs with exercise.
Build bigger biceps.
Care for your compact discs.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a blouse.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Buy toe shoes.
Play soccer.
Register for college.
Write a childrenâs story.
Mow the lawn.
Organize your closet.
Dye your hair.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Playdough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Refinish a front door.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Plan a wedding.
Milk a cow.
Stuff a turkey.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Wash and detail a car.
Decorate a Christmas tree.
Tenderize meat.
Make fudge.
Ride a horse.
Program your vcr.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross stitch.
Get a date.
Break dance.
Make Bar B Que sauce.
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Install sprinklers.
Play football.
Clean carpets.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Decorate a float.
Make Ice cream.
Balance your checkbook.
Program your cell phone.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Surf.
Do the chicken dance.
Plan a baby shower.
Grow a herbal garden.
Wax your car.
Make a paper airplane.
Download or upload files on the computer.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an earthquake kit for your house.
Change a flat tire.
Do yoga.
Fit a child on a bicycle.
Choose a bottle of wine for dinner.
Save money clipping coupons.
Polish or shine shoes.
Start a fire in the fireplace.
Plan a romantic date.
Play the games in Las Vegas.
See Disneyland in one day.
Make a swan out of origami.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Make wedding favors.
Ride a bike.
Design a sprinkler system.
Run a garage sale.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Backpack through Europe.
Remove acoustic ceilings.
Lay bricks.
Create a water garden.
Build a gazebo.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Plant seasonal flowers.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Safely view the eclipse.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Make a rug.
Do needlepoint.
Can peaches.
Clean sparkplugs.
Prune bushes in the shape of animals.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Perm your hair.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Accessorize your outfits.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Play the cello.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Shave your legs.
Trim and wax your mustache.
Clean your silk plants.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Plan an eight course meal.
Play piano.
Read music.
Straighten your hair.
Groom a pig.
Make an omelet.
Build a castle with Legos.

Ideas for a "how to" speech?

Zach Dunca

We're doing a project in School that has to be 3 minutes long on how to do something I need unique simple ideas. Thanks!

Answer
How To :
Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Make stain-glass.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Stencil tile.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Change oil in your car.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Swing a golf club.
Putt a golf ball.
Pot flowers.
Prune roses.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Splint a broken leg or ankle.
Keep a healthy puppy.
Succeed in an interview.
Hang wallpaper.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Sell an athletic shoe.
Put on scuba gear.
Fillet a fish.
Install a car stereo.
Get a slim waistline.
Play the saxophone.
Apply makeup.
Apply Theater make-up.
Install a dimmer switch.
Make a pumpkin lantern.
Call a turkey.
Play a guitar.
Purchase a new car for the lowest price.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Restore a piece of antique furniture.
Write a resume.
Find a rental home or apartment.
Set a formal dinner table.
Choose car insurance.
Build a bookcase.
Weave a basket.
Hang curtains.
Change a tire on a bike.
Budget your monthly income.
Wrap a gift professionally.
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver.
Iron clothes.
Use a bow and arrow.
Water ski.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Take a picture with a 35-mm camera.
Landscape your front yard on a shoestring budget.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Trim your thighs with exercise.
Build bigger biceps.
Care for your compact discs.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a blouse.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Buy toe shoes.
Play soccer.
Register for college.
Write a childrenâs story.
Mow the lawn.
Organize your closet.
Dye your hair.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Play dough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a pinata.
Square dance.
Refinish a front door.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Plan a wedding.
Milk a cow.
Stuff a turkey.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Wash and detail a car.
Decorate a Christmas tree.
Tenderize meat.
Make fudge.
Ride a horse.
Program your vcr.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross stitch.
Get a date.
Break dance.
Make Bar B Que sauce.
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Install sprinklers.
Play football.
Clean carpets.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Decorate a float.
Make Ice cream.
Balance your checkbook.
Program your cell phone.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Surf.
Do the chicken dance.
Plan a baby shower.
Grow a herbal garden.
Wax your car.
Make a paper airplane.
Download or upload files on the computer.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an earthquake kit for your house.
Change a flat tire.
Do yoga.
Fit a child on a bicycle.
Choose a bottle of wine for dinner.
Save money clipping coupons.
Polish or shine shoes.
Start a fire in the fireplace.
Plan a romantic date.
Play the games in LARS Vegas.
See Disneyland in one day.
Make a swan out of origami.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Make wedding favors.
Ride a bike.
Design a sprinkler system.
Run a garage sale.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Backpack through Europe.
Remove acoustic ceilings.
Lay bricks.
Create a water garden.
Build a gazebo.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Plant seasonal flowers.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Safely view the eclipse.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Make a rug.
Do needlepoint.
Can peaches.
Clean spark plugs.
Prune bushes in the shape of animals.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Perm your hair.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Accessorize your outfits.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Play the cello.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Shave your legs.
Trim and wax your mustache.
Clean your silk plants.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Plan an eight course meal.
Play piano.
Read music.
Straighten your hair.
Groom a pig.
Make an omelet.
Build a castle with Le-gos.

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What are the main things to buy when you have your first baby?

sweetginge

Answer
A List of Things to Buy before Baby comes home

Baby Carrier or Sling:
There are several different products out there that allow you to carry your baby close to you, and keep your hands free for working around the house, shopping, or just going out and about. The carriers fit similar to a non-frame backpack, with straps going over both shoulders, while the slings usually fit over one shoulder. Baby Bjorn, which first launched in 1973, is probably the best known baby carrier name brands, but there are several different manufacturers out there, and prices range from $25 - $150.

Bassinet:
This is an optional baby item that I would recommend thinking about. While some moms believe they are unnecessary, ours was wonderful to have the first six weeks. Bassinets are small and easily moved, so baby (or, in our case, babies) can sleep peacefully wherever you are. Invest in one with wheels so that baby can âfollowâ you from room to room during your day.

Bath Soap, Shampoo, Lotion and Powder:
There are infant washes, shampoos and lotions that are gentler for baby than other types of body washes and shampoos. If you're looking for shampoo, soap and lotions from the store, we highly recommend either the Johnson or Baby Magic brands â calming lavender scent! If you prefer organic and 100% natural ingrediants, Grandma El's shampoo and baby wash is an excellent choice. Check with your pediatrician as to how often you should bathe baby during the first few weeks.

Bathtub:
While you may be able to begin bathing baby in the kitchen sink, thereâs going to be a period after they outgrow the sink and before they can sit in the bathtub on their own. There are several types of bathtubs and bath mats available. You can buy a basic bathtub, or purchase a more complex set up. For instance, Safety 1st has a 4-in-1 bathtub that begins as a mesh bath sling, then converts into an infant bath with sling, then a bath ring seat and finally to a 2-year toddler tub. Thereâs also a Baby Bath Center that has a battery-operated spa and shower that gives your baby a soothing whirlpool bath and a gentle shower spray for rinsing hair

Books:
Reading to baby, even when baby is only hours old, is a great bonding experience. Book reading provides security, comfort, one-on-one time, a great chance to communicate, a good base for vocabulary, and visual and mental stimulation. Studies show a direct correlation between language skills â and some studies suggest intelligence â and how many words a baby hears each day. There are many ways to talk to your baby, and reading is one of them, especially if you really like to narrate the books you read. If youâd rather not spend your downtime reading Three Little Pigs to your newborn, read the paper, magazine, or your current book. The important thing is baby hearing your voice, and not necessarily the words you are saying. You can probably get away with this until baby is about four months old, when they start getting interested in whatâs actually one the pages youâre reading.

Bottles:
Donât go overboard here. Different brands of bottles have different nipples, and some babies just arenât able to latch on to certain brands. Our boys could not latch on to one of the most popular (and most expensive) brands of nipples and bottles out there, which were billed as â Iâd recommend buying two or three of one or two different types, see what works (and whatâs preferred) and go from there.

Bouncy Chair:
There is another wide variety of options for you to choose from here. The range includes âbouncerâ chairs designed especially for infants to chairs where the seat can be laid back for infants, and then raised into sitting positions as baby gets older. We opted for the 3-in-1 Fisher Price chair. It was a stationary vibrating chair with a toy bar when the guys were infants and then converted into a rocker with a toy bar and âbeltâ when they could sit up, and a freestanding chair that they used until they were two. For the same price of a bouncer, we thought this was a better investment. Whichever chair or bouncer you choose will be a life saver for things like taking a shower, folding laundry, cooking dinner â and other times that you arenât able to hold baby, but want him to be nearby. Bouncers have a short (but very useful) life, and baby will outgrow his or her single-use bouncer at about three months â at about the time their necks will be strong enough for stationary exercisers, jumperoos, and swings.


Changing Table:
My sister-in-law told me that a changing table was the most important thing I could buy for the guysâ room, and I am so glad I listened to her! Like any other baby item, there is a huge variety to choose from. You can purchase 'just' a changing tables or purcase a changing table that also serve as a dresser, bookshelf, and closet. There are some âall-in-oneâ that incorporates the changing table into the framework of a crib or bookshelf. Whichever you decide to get, I recommend buying a âsturdyâ changing table, as it will save your back (and all the backs that change babyâs diapers) not only in the infant stage, but through toddlerhood, too (anywhere from 18 months to 3 years, depending on how potty training and pull-ups go). Some of the spindle-legs and wicker changing tables (to name two) have a maximum weight of 20 lbs or so â which baby will quickly outgrow. Itâs amazing how much easier life becomes when you have a changing table to rely on, instead of tables, beds, and the floor.

Cloth Diapers â for you not for baby:
YOU NEED THESE even if you use disposable diapers. These arenât for baby to wear, but for you to use for just about anything â burping, spills, cleaning up spit up, roll up to use as head and neck supports â you name it. Once you get past the infant stage, they still come in handy. The soft feel l makes it nice to use against babyâs skin, and their larger size is much better than depending on washcloths and dishtowels.

Clothes:
Baby needs to wear something! Iâll say it here, but youâll do it anyway â be wary of overbuying for sizes 0-3 months. This size usually is up to 12 lbs, which happens fairly quickly. Stock up on onesies and sleepers (which they will spend most of their time in, anyway), and leave the buttons, shoes, and hard to get into clothes for when baby is 3 months old and older. You donât want to spend your baby money on clothes theyâll outgrow in about two months.
Co-Sleeper or Pak ân Play:

Co-sleeper or Pak 'n Play
There are two great options to cosleep with baby.

Products like the Family Bed Co-Sleeper safely turn a regular bed into a family bed. The Family Bed Co-sleeper offers a comfortable (and washable) pad for dad, mom, and baby to sleep on, while the bolster keeps baby from rolling off. When looking for a family bed co-sleeper, make sure that the bolster is used without straps, buckles, without cumbersome pillows.

A bedside cosleeper is a great way to keep your baby at armâs reach, but out of your bed. You can also remove the sleeping area and use the base as a play pen, if youâd like. I would definitely go for the co-sleeper if you have twins (it has a sturdier bed where the babies sleep, and you don't have to 'reinforce' the bed with cardboard).

Pak ân Plays come with a variety of options as well. Ours had a bassinet and a changing table included. Once the guys outgrew their bassinet, we had them sleep in the pak ân play in the living room, and the co-sleeper in our bedroom. We never did use the play pen features.

Both fold up fairly easily so that you can take them with you when you travel. The big difference between the two is that a co-sleeper has one side that drops down, allowing baby to be at the same heighth as your bed, without having a significant barrier between the two of you that you have to navigate to put baby in, or take baby out, while lying in bed. Also, we found that the co-sleeper was significantly sturdier than the pak 'n play.

Crib:
This one is iffy to have before baby comes home if you plan to cosleep or use a bassinet for the first few weeks, and a must if you intend on putting baby to sleep in the crib as soon as he or she comes home. While itâs great to have âcribâ crossed off your list before baby comes home, if youâre going to be co-sleeping or using a cradle or bassinet, you might want to wait until baby is home. There are more than a few parents that decorated their babyâs nursery before baby came home, only to discover it didnât âmatchâ their babyâs personality. Many families co-sleep with baby during the first year, and skip the crib all together, moving right into a toddler bed.

There are almost as many options for cribs as there are for car seats. You can buy one that serves only as a crib, or one that converts into a toddler bed and then into a twin bed. Hand-me-down cribs are great family heirlooms, but be safety conscious. Are the slates to far apart? Are there any broken or damaged pieces? Is anything painted with lead paint?

What is a good baby carrier / backpack to buy?

PF32

Ideally I would like something that will last a year of growth, not just a couple months.

Answer
REI Kids Only Piggyback

I'm normally a cheapskate (not a REI snob), but this pack is worth the extra money and then some.

I've carried my children from infancy through at least 3 to 4 years old in this thing.

I just had a "bonus baby" a couple months ago (my oldest started college last month). Thankfully, I kept the old Piggyback.

Despite the abuse from several previous children, the pack still in great shape and it will get used another 3-4 years (if my poor old body can stand it!).

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What's on your Christmas list for your toddler girl?

Q. My daughter will be almost 17 months on Christmas. I want to buy her a few big gifts instead of a lot of little ones. I was thinking the Fisher-Price "My first doll house" and also the accessories that go with it. I also want to get her a doll, since she only has one. I kind of feel like I want to go crazy and spoil her but I am trying to keep myself from doing this because I'm trying not to live above my means. But...it's Christmas! lol I go back and forth...

Do you go overboard with the gifts on Christmas? It seems like so much fun to do! What are you getting your toddler girl? Especially, what is the big present you are getting her?

Answer
It's funny, up until recently, I haven't had any ideas on what to get my now 18-month-old daughter as we have "everything" from my three-year-old son. But, this Christmas, I've got loads of ideas and somehow have to whittle them down. lol.

The FP My First Dollhouse is definitely on the list. The reviews are great and she loves Little People stuff so the dollhouse seems like a great way to introduce a dollhouse and encourage more imaginative play.

A definite gift will be Fisher Price's Little Mommy set -- a doll, stroller, bassinet and chair/carrier thing. Costco has a version of it for a great price and my daughter loves playing with dolls, pretending to feed them, giving hugs and kisses etc. And, all kids, boy or girl, well at least the ones I know, adore pushing around stollers.

A tricycle. We're doing the Radio Flyer lights and sounds one as we already have a push-bar one from my son and I got a great deal on it. Although she isn't able to pedal yet so maybe this one should wait in my closet until her 2nd birthday. Hmmmm... But, if your daughter doesn't have a push bar one, that would be a good idea. One with a belt is best (we improvise with a person's belt when she rides her brother's, which doesn't have a seat belt, but she still has tons of fun on it). Of course, our winters are fairly mild and some of the days can still have time outside playing. If you have harsh winters, a tricycle can wait until a 2nd birthday too. Although, I will say, my son learned to pedal during the winter, using it indoors instead of out. Outside was too scary for him to learn to pedal. :)

Both my children are getting Step 2's Up & Down Roller Coaster as a joint gift. My daughter is a thrill seeker and this will probably be her favorite toy. We have a large basement and this will also come in handy for all those afternoons stuck indoors due to cold weather. Again, it gets great reviews and almost all of the people who purchase it say they are 100% glad they did. Before I chose this though, I was debating between it and one of the ride-on electric trains, like the Thomas one or Peg Perego Santa Fe ones. I still think that would be a great gift for a 17/18 month old, but I ended up choosing the roller coaster because I think they'll be able to get more use out of it for longer.

In the same sort of idea, indoor "outside play" for the winter, I'm debating the Little Tikes or Step 2 large slide. We go to an indoor play session at our community center and the slide is a HUGE hit with my kids, especially my 18 month old, she'll just climb and slide for an hour straight. Of course, it's pricey, so with the roller coaster, I don't know if this will happen, but I know she would love it if we do get it.

Other things, a rolling toddler-sized backpack. My daughter ADORES her brother's preschool backpack and will spend hours filling it up, emptying it out and pulling it all over the house. But, it has to have the wheels, like a suitcase, as that's the biggest draw. She has other bags without wheels and doesn't play with them at all. Grandma already got one for her. :)

I know it may seem "gender-wrong," especially for first children who are girls and who don't seem to be as into stereotypically boy toys, but here are some ideas of my son's toys that my daughter plays with every day. She loves his wooden train set and will play with it every day. Who knows, she may be just mimicing her brother, but she really seems to like it. Another one is a matchbox car racetrack thing that we have. Probably not totally age-appropriate, but she loves sending cars or trains or, well anything, sliding down the tracks. A Little Tikes kitchen with plastic food stuff. She pretends to wash her hands and eat the food, drink from the cups etc. She also has a lot of fun just taking all the food and utensils out of their storage container and putting them in the stove and back again. Oh, the shopping cart for the same purpose is on our list, although, since we're getting the stroller I probably won't get the cart as well. But, it does seem to be a big hit with young toddlers.

Isn't it fun shopping for your kids?? :)

Tips for traveling with a 2 1/2 year old?

Aimee

I'm going to be flying with my son next month for the first time alone. Unfortunetly we have to make a connecting flight before arriving to our destination. I am planning on bringing a dvd player & some movies. I will call the airport to find out about what i can carry and what i can check. Can I check & carry items for two since we are paying for two tickets? Just wondering if I should bring the car seat on the plane, since I think he will sit better with it but then i have to lug it to the connecting flight. I thought about buying a "sit & stand stroller" so I can push him and any carry-on items. What have you done to make your travel less stressful? Thanks in advance!

Answer
The cardinal rule is this: travel light. The most important thing you can have is your two hands free.

When I fly with my (now 3 y.o.) son, my tactics depend on the flight we're taking AND how we're leaving the airport.

There are actually THREE parts to the flight: getting to the ticketing counter, getting through security and getting on the flights. You'll need to think through all three pieces in your journey.

If you've purchased two tickets, then yes, you have two luggage allowances. But careful - odds are that you can't handle getting all those bags around the airport on your own. And it's worth noting that no single bag can weigh over 50 pounds, regardless of how many seats you have.

Normally, I pack one rolling suitcase, put my son's carseat in a backpack carrier (they sell them for about $20 at Babies'R'Us) and load any other luggage on the stroller. This argues against using a Sit n Stroll - they have no cargo space underneath and the handlebars don't accommodate bags well, either.

I can just barely manage to walk from the car to the ticketing center pulling one bag, pushing the stroller, wearing the car seat and balancing the rest of the gear. I could not possibly get on an airport shuttle, so I allow extra time to walk from parking to the airport - and pay extra to be in a closer lot.

When my son was about 2 years and 3 months, I stopped using his car seat on the flight. He has a little more freedom of movement out of the car seat, which is great. I can even put the armrest up so he can snuggle up against me. You might triple check with your airline first, but I've always been told that as long as my son can sit on the plane in a lap belt, there's no requirement that he be in a car seat.

The ONLY time I keep the car seat with me now is if I'm leaving the airport in a family member's car and can't chance arriving before our luggage does.

So when I get to ticketing, I check my car seat and the rolling suitcase. This leaves me with my bag, my son's bag, the stroller, and, of course, my kid.

I sometimes fly with my laptop, but have never taken a laptop/DVD player when flying solo with my son. Between folding the stroller, getting our shoes off and all the other craziness required to get through security, I can't handle one more thing. We go low tech for entertainment ... and it works just as well. Especially if you have short flights, the amount of time you can use the DVD player probably isn't worth the weight of taking it and the effort of taking it out for security review.

Once we're through security, the rest is a breeze. We reassemble the stroller and ourselves and get ready to enjoy the flight. We usually buy food on the other side of security, and I usually buy my son a new toy. I find that I can get a good 30 minutes or so out of a new Matchbox car or similar item.

Now here's one thing to consider with your stroller - you'll have to gate check it. And you'll probably have to wait for your gate checked item to be unloaded. I'd still suggest taking the stroller, but if your connection is tight, you might mention it to the flight attendant. Some flight attendants will bend over backwards to give you a hand ... some are not terribly helpful. But it's always worth politely asking if they can do anything to expedite the process.

No airline wants a stranded mom & baby. :)

Lastly, take deep breaths and try to enjoy flying. It can be incredibly stressful, but it can also be fascinating for your child.

Good luck!

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Babies R Us "MUST HAVES" list?

Gianas mom

What will i honest to god actually need that i shouldnt expect to get at the baby shower? below is the list of stuff Babies r us says i need-i posted it just so you can see why i'm questioning how much of it is legit. (as you can tell this is my first, lol)

Infant car seat
Car seat base for 2nd car
Convertible car seat
Booster car seat
Car seat toys
Shopping cart cover
Car seat comfort & accessories
strollers
Travel system
Full-size stroller
Lightweight stroller
Mid-size stroller
Jogger stroller
Double & triple stroller
Stroller comfort & accessories
Stroller toys 6 Stroller diaper bag
backpacks & carriers
Backpacks
Front & back soft carriers
Sling & wrap carriers
play yards/travel yards
Play yards/travel yards
Play yards/travel yards sheets (Qty: 2-3)
activity
Stationary entertainers
Walkers
Gyms & playsets
Bouncers
Swings
Door jumpers
Infant positioner
baby gear
feeding & nursing
Warmers & sterilizers
Burping cloths (Qty: 6-12)
Cloth diapers (Qty: 6-12)
Lap pads (Qty: 6)
Bibs (Qty: 8-12)
breastfeeding
Breastpump
Breast pads, shields & cream
Breast milk storage
Containers or bags
Nursing pillow & stool
Nursing wrap/cover
bottle-feeding
Bottles for formula (Qty: 6-8)
Bottle nipples
Bottle drying rack
Bottle brush
Dishwasher caddy
Insulated tote
solid feeding
Feeding sets
Training cups
Infant spoons (for home)
Baby food processors & accessories
high chairs
High chairs
High chair cover
Splat mat
High chair toys
Extra high chair pad
booster seats
Booster seats
Splat mat
feeding accessories
Feeding accessories
infant care
bath & potty
Bathtub & seat
Washcloths (Qty: 8-12)
Hooded bath towels (Qty: 4-6)
Bath robe
Gentle shampoo & body wash
Baby lotion
Bath accessories
Bath toys
Step stool
Travel folding potty set
Stand alone potty seat
Toilet training seat (ring)
baby care & grooming
Nail clippers
Brushes & comb
Digital thermometer
Ear thermometer
Grooming kit
First aid kit
Humidifier/vaporizer
Baby mittens
Lotion
Baby oil
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
Petroleum jelly
Gas relief drops
Teethers
Pacifiers
Pain relief products
diapers & formula
Diapers
Baby wipes
Diaper pail refills
Wipe warmer
Diaper pail
Formula*
Diaper bags
Baby changing mat
Diaper ointment
Travel wipes
safety
Audio monitor
Video monitor
Cabinet/drawer latches
Safety gates
Outlet covers
Corner guards
Edge guards
Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm
infant care (continued)
nursery
cradles/bassinets
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib
Bedding sets
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib sheets (Qty: 2-3)
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib toys
nursery furniture
Crib**
Crib toys
Changing table
Armoire/chifforobe**
Dresser/chest**
Drawer linens
Hutch**
Glider or upholstered rocker**
Ottoman**
Blanket chest
mattresses
Crib mattress
Crib mattress pads (Qty: 3)
Vinyl mattress cover
Cradle, bassinet or
portable crib mattress
bedding
Crib bedding set
Fitted crib sheets (Qty: 4-6)
Blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Receiving blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Waterproof pads (Qty: 4-6)
Sheet savers (Qty: 4-6)
Changing table covers (Qty: 2-4)
Changing table pads 6 Sleep positioner
room décor
Wall hanging
Switchplate cover
Crib mobile
Lamp
Wall border
Window treatments
Diaper stacker
Rug
Hamper
Waste basket
nursery storage
Storage solutions
Organizers
Shelves
Baskets/storage bins (Qty: 2-4)

layette
Bibs (Qty: 8-12)
Burp cloths
Washcloths (Qty: 12)
Towels (Qty: 4)
Bodysuits (Qty: 9-12)
Gowns (Qty: 4-6)
Layette sets
bedding
Bedding sets
Blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Sheets (Qty: 4-6)
bath & healthcare
Wipes
Lotion
Massage lotion
Shampoo
Diaper cream
Stretch mark fading cream
Just for mom gift sets
Homecoming quilt
Matching sets
Cap & bootie sets (Qty: 2-4)
T-Shirts (Qty: 4-6)
Cotton overalls (Qty: 3-6)
Gowns (Qty: 4-6)
Socks (Qty: 9-12)
Wearable blankets (Qty: 2)
Clothing hangers (Qty: 12-24)
Snow suit or bunting
Sweaters**
One-Pc. coveralls (Qty: 4-6)
Outfits (Qty: 4-6)
Bodysuits (Qty: 9-12)
clothing and layette
infant toys
Rattles
Teethers
Soft toys
Toys 0-12 months
Toys 12-24 months

Answer
HOLY CRAP! 90% of this is ridiculous. Things you'll actually need:

Infant car seat
Car seat base for 2nd car
A stroller (you pick what kind you want, but you don't need four different styles!)
Some toys - you'll get a ton of these as gifts, too.
Clothes - you'll get two tons of these.
Breast pump if applicable; bottles and nipples if applicable. Unless you have a preemie, sterilizing isn't necessary.
Basic medical stuff - bulb syringe, nail clippers, thermometer, and some Tylenol.
Some burp cloths, or just use towels.
A few blankets.
Diapers.

The rest, you can do without or pick up in 2-3 years when you actually need it!

Where can you find Baby on Board Window decals?

Lori S

I've seen these on ebay, but I'd like to find it in a store, if possible. I saw one on a car the other day and thought that was great! The ones that have a suction cup and go on the inside of the window, not only are not very visible, but the one I had melted from the heat!

Answer
Ive seen them in toys r us. Also I got a free one from Nestle -- you could look into the Nestle website. They ended up sending me a little backpack, a sample of formula (which i didn't use as i am breastfeeding) and the baby on board sign! Also the dollar store may have some.

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click here and ull get a slammin awesome outfit on polyvore!!?

Q. ill do EVERYTHING. it will be absolutely compete. ill do it for AS MANY PPL AS I CAN. i will either post it in additional details or email it 2 u.

top:
from what store?
what color?
do u want any patterns?
do u want a specific design or type?
bottom:
what color?
from what store?
do u want patterns?
do u wants shorts, jeans, pants, skirts, etc....what design or what type?
accesories:
shoes ?
what color?
from what store?
which type of shoe do u want?
jewelry:
what color?
what store?
what kind of jewelry do u want?
glasses?
what color rims?
what store?
regular glasses or sunglasses?
bags:
what color?
what store?
what type? do u want tote, purse,backpack etc?
patterns?
belts:
any specific kind?
wat color?
hair accesories:
what kind?
color?
pattern?
wallet?
color?
store?
~~~~~
phone:
what type of phone?
which carrier?
what color?
ipod:
what kind of ipod?
what color?

what season do u want it for?
anything else?
sry the form is so long!

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Occasion: Rock Concert
top:
from what store? Hot topic, Delias or Target
what color? Black, White or red
do u want any patterns? Doesn't Matter
do u want a specific design or type? Anything but leaning towards a baby doll
bottom: Pants or skirt
what color?
from what store? Old Navy or Target
do u want patterns? Does't matter
do u wants shorts, jeans, pants, skirts, etc....Skinny Jeans or a jean skirt
accesories:
shoes ? No heels or flip flops so flats probably
what color? Whatever matches the outfit
from what store? Any
which type of shoe do u want? Flats
jewelry:
what color? Whatever matches
what store? Claires
what kind of jewelry do u want? Necklace and bracelets
glasses?
what color rims? Whatever matches
what store?
regular glasses or sunglasses? Aviator Sunglasses
bags:
what color? Red
what store? Any
what type? do u want tote, purse,backpack etc? tote
patterns? Any
belts:
any specific kind? No
wat color? Whatever matches but leaning towards white
hair accesories:
what kind? Barettes or clip
color? Whatever matches
pattern? Sure
wallet?
color? Red
store? Hot topic
~~~~~
phone:
what type of phone? Razr
which carrier? T-Mobile
what color? Charcol
ipod:
what kind of ipod? Video
what color? Pink

what season do u want it for? For November so Fall/Winter
anything else?

Science fair! Patent search HELP?

Bob J

For science fair, I used Velcro to attach a therm-a-rest mattress under a sleeping bag, (also attachable with buckles) and a pillow to the sleeping bag (connected with velcro).


I would like some patents of things close to my invention, but not exactly the same. I surfed the web, but did not find many results.

Thank you in advance :)

Answer
Here are patents that contain the words...

"pillow AND sleeping AND bag AND velcro"

7,555,795Toe rest in bed and blanket support
7,543,343Sleeping bag
7,367,070Combination toy chair and sleeping bag
7,263,730Sleeping bag
7,243,385Protective bedding system
7,204,041Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces
7,120,950Hybrid mattress
7,107,706Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces and temperature control
7,089,617Pillowcase and pillow with pillowcase
7,013,507Slumber bag
6,975,230Method and apparatus for registering movement patterns of human beings
6,965,816PFN/TRAC system FAA upgrades for accountable remote and robotics control to stop the unauthorized use of aircraft and to improve equipment management and public safety in transportation
6,865,825Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces and temperature control
6,694,550Cushion for relieving fatigue and reforming sleeping position
6,659,689Garment integrated personal flotation device
6,640,362Bedding with multiple overlays and openings
6,588,036Bed roll
6,463,604Reconfigured bedding, container and transportation apparatus
6,387,973Flexible polyurethane foam containing copper
6,370,715Portable infant bed
6,361,063Portage device
6,343,968Combined sleeping bag, character display item, and backpack
6,321,400Air mattress sleeping bag
6,286,162Bedding elements
6,237,598Volumized apparatus for trauma mitigation and associated method
6,230,501Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces and temperature control
6,189,169Adjustable wrap for pillow used for supporting baby when nursing
6,170,103Multi-support sleeping pillows
6,142,879Pillow slide
6,135,635Convertible bag and barrier device
6,105,188Nap-sac carrying pouch and child sleeping system
6,052,846Method of providing and maintaining clean and sanitary bedspreads in hotels
6,007,156Vertical rest helping method and apparatus
5,996,146Zipperless sleeping bag
5,988,742Protective cover for an infant in a baby swing or carrier
5,853,005Acoustic monitoring system
5,836,024Support device
5,815,833Convertible article for simultaneously providing sleeping bag, jacket and carrying bag
5,730,529Combination beach mat and carrying device
5,707,031Arm support
5,675,853Infant seat cushion
5,671,492Contoured asymmetrical mattress
5,642,543Adjustable ergonomic pillow
5,560,056Multiple-purpose hammock, chair, and float type apparatus
5,551,108Portable baby cushion and cover combination
5,237,705Method of making a garment having a seamless body portion
5,217,034Tent combination
5,210,891Portable mattress and accessory kit
5,193,235Flat lying sleeping bag

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Any parenting advice please?

Q. I am 32 years old and 8 months pregnant with my first baby. I will be raising her on my own, and want to be the best mother I can be. I have read most of the books, researched a lot online, and still have many fears.

Any words of wisdom?

Answer
Congratulations! It seems you have done everything I have done when I had my son (now 5 y.o.) - books didn't help much⦠only gave me the basic idea on things. I did talk to parents online, there are message boards you can participate in and get advice from other parents.

Not everything that worked for others will work for you so it's best to keep an open mind, listen to your instincts and remember to rest physically and emotionally. If you can get any help of your friends to watch the baby so you could sleep - that will help you. I am still sleep deprived, five years later :).

If you happen to feel depressed after the delivery - a little baby blues are a normal thing as your hormones change, but if you feel the "blues" don't go away and starting to develop into a depression (lasting lets' say more than a month) - you may want to see a doctor and get her advice. I did get depressed after my son was born and it's hard caring for a baby when you're not feeling like doing anything at all...

People will tell you many, MANY things. Some will push their opinion onto you and some will make suggestions. It's best to keep an open mind. The way I looked at it - if this is something that my doctor tells me and I agree with it - that's the road I am going to take. If someone tells you smth outrageous and claims it works - use common sense and your best judgement. If ever in doubt - talking to other parents or a doctor [or both] usually provides enough useful information for you to make an educated decision.

Watch your budget - being a single mom can get tough financially. If you're planning on sending your child to day care - this can get a little pricey. What I learned from it - visit different day care centers, talk to teachers and ask questions. Walk through multiple rooms and review. If anything you don't like - move on to another center. And in my experience with childcare - you get what you pay for... Same goes for private babysitters and nannies â but I personally chose against hiring a nanny for safety reasons. I heard too many stories of abuse so I trust day care centers more because there is more structure there. And the day care center will be held accountable for every bump your child gets while in their care - so you know they will make sure to follow all the rules.

There's going to be lots of trial and error situations. As they say "it will get hard before it gets better" and with newborns it's very true. But even if you catch yourself thinking: "this will never end, I'll be stuck to this baby forever with no time for me" - no, you won't be. It's true that you will be glued to this child for the first year most likely and it will be hard to find time for yourself... But it's only until the baby starts walking, talking and etc... As the times goes by you will be getting your personal time back.

I agree with someone who said this earlier â take lots of pictures!

Wishing you the best of luck!

Ok, and here is the list of things I could not live without. Links are for information only â I am in no way soliciting any particular products, this is just a list of things I had and found they did work (for me). Maybe you will find it helpful.


- Vibrating bouncer with ocean sounds
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Ocean-Wonders-Aquarium-Bouncer/dp/B000324Y7U

- Simethicone drops (Mylicon) which I added to my son's formula or gave by mouth (he had colic and these drops did majic to him)
http://www.medicinenet.com/simethicone_drops-oral/article.htm

-Tiny Love symphony-in-motion mobile
http://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-Symphony-Motion-Mobile/dp/B00067ELGG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1216408151&sr=1-2

- Enfamil formula (highly recommend if you choose to use formula).

- Gap backpack instead of a regular "diaper bag". I loved it - it looks great, not like a diaper bag, very roomy inside, convenient and the best thing - you throw it on your back, pick up the baby and off you go. Very easy.
(I tried to find a link but they don't sell them anymore...It used to be in "Diaper Bags" section on Gap website...)

- Dr. Brown baby bottles. They do work.
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Natural-Flow-Bottle/dp/B00005BYUR

- Baby Einsten videos â my son loved them all!
http://babyeinstein.com/en/

Toddler Rain Coats?

impala400s

hello, we are going on a vacation on May 21....i know doesnt leave me much time ...any way im looking for a rain coat for our little girl she is two and where we are going is a good chance of rain we have a backpack carrier that is water proof but i dont think that will do so can anyone help me out? either a online store or a store store like target i checked walmart and couldnt find one i dont want to go threw ebay.Thanks bunches!!

Answer
I work at the Old Navy warehouse and I can assure you they have cute Raincoats, rain hats, rain boots and umbrellas. I wanted to get them but I have a boy. Gap baby does as well.

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Need review for the baby items...?

truecolor

Hi all...I am in my third trimester. I am going to register baby items at Babies r us this weekend. This is my first baby and I am not sure which items and brands should I pick is safe and comfortble for my baby and pricewise reasonable too. Please give me the review about the baby items and items I do need must. Thank you all.
Thank you all ....for sparing your precious time and giving me lots of information in detail. I am new in this country and first time mom. So, not much idea how to choose the right baby items. But your patience and support helped me alot to select the right things for my baby too instead of wasting money. I am going to print out all those information and check out those items in the store. Once again thank you.

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I highly suggest taking a (relatively) new mom with you to register. My sister (who had a 2 year old at the time) went with me to register and she was a HUGE Help.

Here are a few suggestions.

There has been a lot of press recently about car seats so I'm sure you can google which ones are safest. The one that sticks in my head (b/c it's the one we have) is Graco Snug and ride. I would recomend getting a Snap and Go base so that you can turn the carseat into a stoller.

The crib is totally a matter of taste. We chose the Da Vinci Roxanne because I liked that it could transition into a toddler bed and I liked that it had a drawer under it.

If you get a changing table, make sure it has safety straps (so that baby can't roll off it). We choose the Da Vinci Roxanne changing table dresser combo.

Actually.... I still have my list that has prices and brands that I wanted. I can paste it here -- sorry.... it's going to be long.

Furniture
â Crib â (Da Vinci Roxanne with drawer and conversion kit) $260
â Mattress for Crib â
â Fitted sheets for crib (jersey knit) â 2-3 $10 each
â Ultimate Crib Sheet 2-3 (an all-in-one waterproof mattress protector/cover/sheet) $18 each
â Waterproof mattress pad/lap pad â 2-3 $10-20 each
â Dresser/ Changing table combo (Da Vinci Roxanne 3 drawer Baby Changer with safety strap) $240
â Changing pad & pad covers â 3 covers $10-15 each cover/$23 for pad
â Glider chair (Storkcraft sleigh glider â Cherry wood/beige cushion) $199
â Ottoman for glider (storkcraft) $70
â Hanging bookshelf (idea to hand shelf 12â to 18â below the ceiling around room to add lots of display and storage space)

Room Accessories
â Crib mobile (electric â the wind up ones stop to fast) Be careful what you pick out b/c all mobiles will not work with Da Vinci crib $40-$50
â Video Monitor (Summer infant Products: Day and Night Video handheld monitor) $170
â Baskets (for odds and ends â blankets, cloths, dirty laundry) $20+

Traveling With Baby
â Infant car seat with detachable base (MoTH recommends Graco Infant Snug-ride) $100 for seat $40 for x-tra base
â Stroller (Car seat stroller frame) with zip up blanket(???) MoTH recommends Snap and Go frame for stroller $60
â MoTH also recommends Bugaboo Frog â too expensive
â Baby jogger (MoTH recommends City Series â yikes expensive)
â Front carrier (bjorn - wrap is more comfy)
â Baby back pack (for when baby is older & no longer in bjorn Justine offered hers)
â Pack N Play $100


Playing With Baby
â Activity gym $40
â Bouncy Seat/exercauser (Baby Bjorn Baby Sitter) $100

Clothes
â Onesies â 3 packs $10 per 5-pack
â Long sleeved onesies
â Pjs with feet (zipper is easiest)
â Halo Newborn Sleepsack with swaddling feature $20 OR Swaddleme Fleece Wrap $10
â Sleepsack â 2 $20
â Socks â 6 pairs
â Terry cloth bibs â 3
â Caps for head â 4

Baby Hygiene
â Baby washcloths â 6 >$5
â Baby Bath Pad/chair thing â to put in tub â the baby tubs take up too much space $15
â Baby towels $15
â Baby Manicure set >$5
â Alcohol swabs >$5
â Q-tips >$5
â Cotton balls >$5
â Desitin >$10 ?
â Organizer for changing table $15 + - (Maybe either get a basket or hanging Koala organizer â maybe get both)
â Cloth diapers (for clean-up rags/changing table) â 4 $12 for pack of 12
â Diaper bag/baby sherpa backpack $25+ Look at the Koala Black Messenger back with pink accent/ Eddie Bauer and plain black messenger
â Diapers â donât get too many til know what he likes â we used pampers swadlers
â Vaseline & gauze pads
â Wet wipes
â Baby Tylenol
â Thermometer (rectal) >$10

Nursing and Feeding
â Nursing bras (no underwire) â 4
üBoppy
ü Breast pump (Medela Pump N Style)
â Receiving blankets â 2 $10-15 for a 4-pack
â Nursing pads (100% cotton â machine washable are better than disposable)
â 6 bottles (don't bother with bottle warmer)
â Silicone nipples, infant size â 2
â Pacifiers
â Bottle brush to clean
â Formula (Enfamil; Similac with Iron) -- nice to have on hand even if you plan on breastfeeding
â High chair â get the booster seat with tray that you attach to chair â takes us less space. Also suggested by MoTHs â and all plastic or wood/ NO cloth. $15-$25

Baby Shower Games....?

babyfaceym

Ok i'm helpin my sister with her baby shower games and she wants games that people can stand up and move around...My husbands aunt just had her's and they really didn't have many games that would be fun and make people get up and nobody really participated in any of the other games. So I would like any games that would make guest get up and participate, where they can have fun too.. Thanks any idea would be great

Answer
A lot of baby shower games are held in one spot, simply because everyone wants to keep the mother-to-be comfortable. You could do traditional games but just set them up in different spots/tables and people could travel around to each station...eating and mingling in between...and then all come back together to reveal the answers and hand out prizes. You could do the candy bar in the diaper guessing game, you could do The Price is Right game and guess prices of baby products, you could have a craft table where everyone could decorate a quilt square that someone would then sew up into a baby blanket, guess the number of pink or blue jelly beans in a jar, the list goes on and on...just find a baby shower planning website and alter the games in such a way to keep the guests moving. Or one my husband just came up with, make the guests run through an obstacle course in your backyard. But have them doing it with a bowling ball in a backpack worn on their front to mimick a baby belly. If the mother already has another child, the person would have to hold a doll on their hip as well while they do the course....could be fun. Just use your imagination.

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Baby Carrier for hiking??

Aghbaybay

Hello- I'm looking to start going on some hikes with my 6 month old daughter.

I've heard of using the soft backpack style ones like ERGO or BECO...but are the bigger ones like that look like a huge backpack and have metal on them and everything more comfortable??

Which kind is better? OR what other one do you recommend?

I have a pouch sling- but I don't think that would work that well.

Answer
I have a backpack carrier, it is one of the big ones with a metal frame, but it weighs almost nothing and is great for hiking. It is a Kelty brand and was one of my best purchases. I have a Bijorn and several slings, but for extended hiking I cannot carry in one of those.

Also, Maya is 3 and we can still carry her in the pack comfortably, which is nice. So, yes, they are MUCH more comfortable and I could even kind of forget she was up there.

Also, you can adjust the band that goes around your waist, so if you are feeling pressure in one part of your shoulders or back you pull a strap, and you can carry the weight totally differently.

If you do a lot of hiking then one of these is a must. Check Craigslist or local second hand stores as well. You can got one for $50 instead of $200. Babies r Us has them on display as well. You can put your daughter in it and try it on.

Do baby backpack carriers hurt your back?

Salishan B

Theres alot of trails around my new house and I want to do lots of walking/hiking with my 9 month old baby. I've been thinking a backpack carrier would be nice, but do they hurt your back?

would it be worth getting one?

Answer
Baby backpack carriers can hurt your back especially if your baby is very heavy. I think at 9 months your baby may be too big to carry on your back and may not fit into most back carriers. However, if you have a small baby, you may be able to do this. Your baby will be walking soon and not want to be carried on your back so you may only use the back pack carrier for a couple of months. In my opinion, I don't think it would be worth getting one at this point.

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Is a baby harness a good idea?

rikki_jo

We are taking a trip to Sea World San Antonio in June and I have been thinking about buying a baby harness for my son, who will be 20 months by then. He is such a curious boy now, and I am sure he still will be then, that I am worried about him running off. I don't want to confine him to the stroller since there will be so much to see.
Does anyone else use a baby harness? Or do you have recommendations for a brand? Also, what has your experience been in using it (from the baby, and from other people)?
Thanks so much...and I will be chosing a Best Answer!
KEEVELISH-I totally understand the part about holding his hand, which is what I do when we are out at the store, or less crowded place. But with the amount of people who will be there and the amount of hours we will be out made me wonder.
I also was thinking about his safety as far as people being able to just scoop him up if I rely on him holding my hand.
So far the majority of you are in favor of them.
Thanks so far!

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My son is 21 months old and i also have a 3 week old... And my mom "grandma" bought My son Julian a harness from target and I honestly love it! He is a very curious and high energy boy like most... i use it mostly now when the babies have doctor.He can't run in the street, get lost,and being KIDNAPPED i can keep track of him at all times. I yell less and he thinks he is being alot more independant and a big boy... He is not confined to a stroller. And he likes it... Its just like a backpack and its even a monkey and he thinks it's curious george... Although some people look at me differently when he is wearing it and some people even say things i just always say better safe then sorry... Then some other people say that that is a good idea... Its very safe and i highly recommend it!!! If you decide to get it let me know what u think!!!

Can ya'll help... breast pump and washing baby clothes quesitons...?

Mommy to 2

My nesting phase comes and goes... I've been cleaning and buying alot of clothes... can anyone tell me why I need to wash all of his clothes before he wears them?

Also, can any of you recommend a breast pump... I'm having a hard time choosing... and because I don't have one I don't have bottles and no pacifiers... I'm behind in that cat...

Thanks everyone for all the support and advice with my friend.. she finally wrote me back today... she seems to be okay...
Okay.. thanks for the help with the washing... is it a must to wash them with Dreft, or is an all natural detergent just as good?

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You wash the clothes because otherwise they'll likely irritate your baby's skin. Clothes in the store often have been starched to make them look good on hangers - that's not kind to skin. No need to use Dreft or any special 'baby' detergent (in fact, I know several babies who had bad reactions to the perfume in dreft - smells great to adults, but not all that great for baby). Any dye/perfume free detergent will do - I love All Free & Clear. I think Tide has a free&clear version as well.

As for breast pumps - I strongly recommend the Ameda Purely Yours. You can buy it online, or go to Target and buy the "Lansinoh Double Electric" pump (same exact pump, just re-packaged and renamed by Lansinoh". It's great quality, and an unbeatable price ($150 for the pump alone, or $180-$200 with a carryall or backpack). The Medela Pump in Style and Pump in Style Advance are also good, but more $$ and really no better. In fact, I think the Ameda is better because you can control the suction and speed separately. Plus, the Ameda is a closed system (this means that moisture/milk cannot get into the tubing). With the Medela pumps, it can and you can get mold growing in there - gross!!!

You also mentioned you don't have bottles yet. I don't recommend buying a lot of bottles since you don't yet know what kind your baby will like. Buy like 1 each of a few different kinds and then see which work best. Then you can stock up. Also, remember it is best not to introduce the bottle till your baby is 4-6 weeks old.

Hope all that helps! Congrats & good luck.

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Has anyone seen the jansport backpacks at costco?

the.m.kid

I have this backpack that i got at costco that I got and i was wondering if anyone thinks its cute or not. Its a Jansport backpack that is baby blue with white polka dots that are filled in but some of them are also just white outlined. On the tag the name of the color scheme was 'Blue Bunny with Hole Punch' wierd huh? Anyways, i like it but it has this big fat pocket in the middle thats round and ugly, which is why i dont like it. Does anyone know what im talking about and if so do you like them or not?

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Yes, why do you have to have people's approval, all that matters here, is that you like it. Yes, I do like the Jansport Backpacks. Satisfied.

Help me find a backpack for high school? (Girl)?

Hope

I'm going to be a freshman this year and I decided I wanted to carry a backpack after seeing popular high schoolers carry them and I used a tote before, and it hurt my shoulders. I want a backpack that is really cute and a good size. I have 4 classes first semester and 4 second, and out of those 3 are advanced studies classes. It's important it's not TOO small, but not huge. My favorite color is baby blue, I like some floral prints, cheetah print, and want to keep it under $90. I have already checked jansport and didn't see much I like.

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Go to Tilly's. I got mine there & I used a tote middle school & freshman year as well. Sophomore year I switched to a backpack. It's a blue-ish plaid design on a black bag. I liked it. Nobody pays too much attention to your bag anyway. Just get something you like, with colors that work for you. Blue is the best color on my so I went blue. Bags at Tilly's are about $35-$45. Decent size too. When I dumped it out I couldn't believe how much I'd been carrying.
Best of luck

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Parents... What is your opinion on Child Safety Harness (Backpack w/connecting strap)?

Angiebaby

I'm just trying to get opinions on Child Safety Harnesses (backpacks w/connecting strap)

Bad or Good? What do you think?

Thanks!
I'm not sure if I want to use one or not. My 15 month old daughter doesnt like her stroller much. She wants to walk, but as toddlers tend to do, she walks away. Serious answers only please.

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We use the backpack "Minnie Mouse" harness with my daughter and she loves it..although we have only had to use it twice, once when we went to the zoo and another time at a fair...both were crowded places. I don't use ours on a daily basis or in places like the grocery store, at home, etc. but in crowded places where she is likely to want to walk around out of her stroller seeing as how were at those places for long hours I use it. She won't really hold our hands just yet and after a minute or two she starts to drag her feet or she resists to walk with us, but with the harness we don't have a problem. I don't see any harm in them what so ever..if your child will walk with you and hold your had without a problem, then that is great and you probably don't need one, but all kids are different, so parents who are quick to judge or make comments like "just hold the kids hand", need to realize not all kids are like theirs and some do resist..like mine. I would rather see a person have a child with a harness on then to see them dragging their kid by the arm or hand if he or she is refusing to walk..that looks worse to me. I don't get the whole "dog" comparison to child harnesses either. Leashes are attached to a collar that is worn around the neck....this is a backpack, so I don't agree with that argument. We harness young kids into everything...car seats, strollers, high chairs, etc. so what is the difference. Someone could be just as quick to say that putting a child in a crib is treating them like a dog as well, because it resembles a cage to keep them confined...when really we know that its all about safety, so if it keeps the kid safe and he or she doesn't mind it, I don't know why others have to make a big deal out of it.

We use our stroller always when on long trips or when an outing requires a lot of walking and our daughter is mostly in her stroller, but in crowded places like the time we went to the zoo, we spent 6 hours there (it was a big zoo), so my question is...would you want to sit for 6 hours straight and not be able to get out some and walk around..considering my kid won't hold our hands..so I use the harness in that instance and I will continue to use it. Hand holding is great if your kid cooperates, I agree, and yes, to someone who said "how many children do you know that have been hit by a car when holding their parents hand?", I know one....she was an almost 2 year old who got loose from her mom's hand and ran into the road..she was hit by a car and killed instantly. Do whatever works for you as a parent, whether it be by using a child harness for your child or by simply holding your child's hand, its all about safety anyway, that is the real aspect of the matter, so I really don't know why some make it a point to judge a parent on how they restrain their child....I say mind their own business, raise their child the way they want and leave others alone, ....its none of their concern. There is far worse in this world than a parent using a harness to restrain their child...at least they do have safety as a concern, they wouldn't be using it if they didn't. I'd be more concerned about the parent that lets their child run around like a chicken with its head cut off.....now that something to worry about.

Thoughts on a child backpack harness?

sarah beth

I have use of 1 hand. I have 2 boys ages 1 and 2. My 2 year old doesn't need to be in a stroller all the time. He loves to go for walks with mom and dad and explore. But when dads not with us it's hard for me.. Pushing a stroller and walking w my oldest whether he gets in between me and the stroller and helps push his brother, or holding my weak hand. (which he's stronger than) he's a very good boy about walking like that but a little puppy or monkey bookbag harness would make us much easier/ safer which is my priority!! I was just wondering thoughts on them. As I know pol in the neighborhood not knowing us will talk.

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I think it sounds very sensible. And, honestly, so what if people talk? What are they going to say -"can't that woman hold her child's hand instead"? Well, no you can't, based on what you've written here!

But it is important to make sure your child also understands about walking safely (which it sounds like you are doing) - a harness should be an emergency backup in case he makes a toddler mistake and forgets the road safety he knows, not the only thing stopping him running across the road every 5 seconds.

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Can anyone recommend a backpack baby carrier?

Sarah

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We used the Snugli Comfort Vent Baby Carrier, it wasn't to bad. You can read about my experience with it by following the link below.

best type of baby carrier or wrap?

Star L

Do you like baby front carriers, backpacks, wraps, mobi wraps or mei tai wraps?

Whats the easiest and most comfy wrap? or do you just carry your baby without one?

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The worst I have tried is the babybjorn. HATE it. I don't think it is designed well for baby or for mom's back. I used it ONCE when my baby was less then 8 lbs & my back hurt within 15 mins. Not good. It was adjusted well, I knew it was as I had a good friend with me letting me borrow it. She had used it a lot. Plus it's pretty basic, not too hard to figure out. We readjusted & readjusted, I just hated it. My favorite overall is the Ergo, hands down. But each type has pros & cons & some are better for certain ages & depending on what you want from your carrier. If you want handsfree nursing with small babies then a stretchy wrap like Moby is the right answer. If you want to be able to wear baby for a wide array of ages & weights & for longer periods of time, then an Ergo is a better suggestion. It is more about what YOU want from a carrier then which carrier is best. Ergos are bulky - so they are hard to just tote along "in case". Ones that tote well are rind slings, peanut shell styles or continuous loop slings, but you need to be careful of those styles with very small babies & make sure they are positioned well. Mei tais' are more of a carrier then a wrap & are awesome if you want something that you can wear for a bit, is a bit more take along "just in case" as it's less bulky then an Ergo & they come in a ton of really gorgeous fabrics.

Like I said I do love my ergo - but the drawbacks are this...they aren't as pretty as many of the other types, they are definitely bulky, so it's not easy to just bring it along in case you might want to use it. i do keep mine in the car a lot, but even tucking it in the basket under the stroller fills the whole basket for me just about. They also are a bit pricey compared to some of the others. The pros are that it really does put the weight onto your hips, not your back. My 5 yr old can still fit in it & he is average size for age AND he is almost half my weight. I can carry him fine. My legs will burn, but my back doesn't feel a thing. You are NOT supposed to put a child that heavy in there, but it was at Disney & the little one was sleeping in the stroller & the big one was VERY tired...so you make due right? Anyway, it is rated to 45 lbs. It is also easy for me to put on my tiny petite frame (as in 100lbs) & in no time I can take it off, hand it to Dh & he can adjust it to fit his nearly 6 ft frame in just a minute. He had no trouble using it from day one. By that I mean he wasn't bothered by it because it wasn't girly AND he had no trouble getting it adjusted without instruction or confusion & my 1st son was worn by daddy a LOT. We have had ours nearly 5 yrs. We have used it & I have loaned twice to relatives. It has been laundered a LOT & it still looks basically new, despite being under almost constant use. My 1st child was in it EVERY day literally. It is how I got things done. He liked to be held, I needed to move. The only thing an Ergo won't do is allow a child to be in front forward facing. There is some controversy about having a baby set that way in a structured carrier anyway though, as many warn it could put pressure on the spine & hips to have them set on their crotch. I the ergo they set on their butt & their legs kind of wrap around you versus hang.

he funny thing I ONLY had an ergo with my 1st child & he loved it & so did I. baby #2 comes along & I thought a Moby would be nice for newborn stage - he hated it. So I got a slingling (continuous loop) and a friend let me borrow her babybjorn, then I got a Mei Tai (Baby Hawk) & Maya Wrap (ring sling), (I think this is when I needed rehab - but anyway), then I got one of the hip hold type (can't remember the name brand) and I got fed up! My child didn't love any of them & neither did I. When I first put him in the Ergo & he didn't really like it the way my 1st had - it never occurred to me that he might not like CARRIERS. Well that was it. He tolerated the Ergo better than any of the other ones I bought & we went back to that - plus that one felt good to my back & was easy to put on alone & take off. So I liked them all for different reasons (other than the bjorn) - but my baby hated them for some mysterious reason I cannot quantify. I have sold most of them or given them away & the only one I won't is my ergo. Until my ovaries shrivel & fall out, I will hold onto it "in case" because when it works, it works so well. My 2nd finally decided to like carriers when he was around 10 months old & at 26 months is now a pro in the ergo. When he wants in he calls it giddyup. :)

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Baby Carrier for hiking??

Aghbaybay

Hello- I'm looking to start going on some hikes with my 6 month old daughter.

I've heard of using the soft backpack style ones like ERGO or BECO...but are the bigger ones like that look like a huge backpack and have metal on them and everything more comfortable??

Which kind is better? OR what other one do you recommend?

I have a pouch sling- but I don't think that would work that well.

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I have a backpack carrier, it is one of the big ones with a metal frame, but it weighs almost nothing and is great for hiking. It is a Kelty brand and was one of my best purchases. I have a Bijorn and several slings, but for extended hiking I cannot carry in one of those.

Also, Maya is 3 and we can still carry her in the pack comfortably, which is nice. So, yes, they are MUCH more comfortable and I could even kind of forget she was up there.

Also, you can adjust the band that goes around your waist, so if you are feeling pressure in one part of your shoulders or back you pull a strap, and you can carry the weight totally differently.

If you do a lot of hiking then one of these is a must. Check Craigslist or local second hand stores as well. You can got one for $50 instead of $200. Babies r Us has them on display as well. You can put your daughter in it and try it on.

What is your favorite "baby-wearing" sling?

Elliott's

I am looking into getting a new one, my son is almost 1. I have gone through three different slings/carriers, he outgrew some of them, the others were hard on my back. Had a front carrier sling when he was an infant, then switched to the backpack styles (like Bjorn), but now I am looking at maybe a Moby, Peanut Shell, K'Tan, Kangaroo Carrier, etc...

I am kind of sick of wasting money on ones that don't work/hurt.

Advice, tips, especially for older babies? Which carrier do you prefer?

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We had some issues with hating carriers after a short time (especially since our son, born tiny, has ended up being rather large.) It's only recently that I figured out that if you GO to Baby's R Us and ask a manager, they will send someone over to the carrier aisle to unpack and let you try any carrier they sell. It takes a while, obviously, but we brought our son and really took our time over it this last time.

We were looking for a backpack and ended up buying the Kelty TC 2.1 and could not be happier with it - I know you're not looking for a backpack style carrier, but if your baby is getting over 20-22 pounds, it's worth checking out. It is very adjustable, and acts basically exactly like a hiking pack, except with a space for a baby.

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baby hand holder?

Rose V

i have a 3 yr old VERY ACTIVE boy. I used to use http://www.ebay.ph/viItem?ItemId=230057824899 when we shop, but I read in the internet that the holder has lead content. Where can I buy a similar one that is safe for my kid?

I hope somebody can help me. Thanks!

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Walmart has one that is much safer than the holder around the wrist. It is a harness around the waist and shoulders. They have different ones, one has its own little backpack attachment to make your little one feel grown up. The hand harness, or leash as my husband calls it. Isnt really safe, it can hurt your little ones wrist or arm if he tries to pull away. It can also pull through the loop too tightly and then you have to cut it off his arm. I know that from experiance when we took my son to Sea World. Trust me, the harness is much better choice to go with.

Do you use a backpack "leash" for your child?

Mrs. Dwigh

If you do, do you get a lot of rude comments from strangers about it?

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Yes we use it occasionally. And I'm going to use it more, as I cannot keep up with my 2 year old as her little baby brother is growing inside of me. :) I'm 27 weeks. I wish I used it at the wic office the other day actually. Definitely taking her monkey backpack harness-aka child leash- with me when we visit Seattle in the next couple weeks. It's actually pretty cute and they can hold like their snacks or a cup in there. :) My daughter will run like crazy anywhere, so it is very handy to keep, I just keep it in the car. I have the tail part wrapped around my wrist and let her hold my hand. Then when she get's her eye on something, she can't run off too far. :)
I haven't really got any rude comments about it but I'll tell you a funny one a little boy made a comment on it. We were in Costco and we had her monkey"leash" on her so she can walk around. Well a little boy in the grocery cart goes. "Mommy! mommy! That girl has a leash on!!" I just smile oh so sweetly, then he looks at my bf and repeats. "she has a leash"... My boyfriend retorts back, "yeah, but you are in a cage!! LMAO!!! kid's face just dropped and his mother and I were laughing hysterically. :)
But I don't care what people think. My daughter's safety and more important than people's opinions. Better safe than sorry.

BTW... A LEASH IS WHAT MOST DOGS WEAR AROUND THEIR "NECK"... just to the people referring these things to walking a dog... :)

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Is there an ADULT "baby" backpack?

Nunya

You know those baby carriers that allow you to wear your baby like a backpack? Is there something like that but where an adult can carry another adult on their back? My friend and I are wanting something like that for a halloween costume. I'm strong, and she's small (about 5' 3"). Anyone know anything like that? I don't even know what to google. Everything I try just comes up with baby carriers.

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You will end up with baby carriers on your search because what you are looking for and plan on using is too specific. The kind of Halloween costume you have in mind will probably be something you need to do yourself.

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But maybe there is a part of your question I missed, because not all baby carriers are front-packed. You also have some that is put on the back...

http://store.bobafamily.com/baby-carrier/

Click the link and scroll a bit down to the bottom. There you will find a row of small photos, the third one of which the carrier can also be used "back-pack" style and not just on the front.

Boba Carrier is its name and I used one to carry my once little boy.

By "Adult" baby, its not just the age, but the weight of the child being considered. I believe their baby carriers are limited from 7 to 45 lbs. Anything in excess is risky for both you and your child.

Proceed with caution.

Baby wearing mamas, do they make a carrier for babies over 25 lbs?

Q. My son has a snuggli infant carrier and the weight limit is 25 lbs. I really like wearing him and I would like to keep doing it, but he just hit 23 lbs.

So, do you have any recommendations?

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My Moby Wrap goes to 35lbs, but now that he is about 25lbs he is really starting to get too heavy for it when I do anything other then carry him around the house.

We use an Ergo when we are out and about, though its not the most attractive looking carrier, it gets the job done. It works a lot like a hiking backpack, to distribute the weight.

I had to give up the front carrier when he was around 10lbs because it killed my shoulders.

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