New baby, new couch. Bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Brodiggitty on Dec 17, 2009 - 26 answers

Why is my baby still waking up hungry twice a night? [more inside]
posted by Blackwatch on Oct 29, 2009 - 26 answers

My wife is going mad looking for BPA-free teething toys for our 5-month old. Can you point me to web sites (or other resources) that might help us find such toys? [more inside]
posted by ajr on Oct 17, 2009 - 14 answers

What attractions at the Anaheim Disneyland Park are manageable with an 8 month old? [more inside]
posted by Loser on Oct 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Why do baby teeth come in in the order they do? [more inside]
posted by Bugbread on Oct 5, 2009 - 13 answers

What is the name of this heart condition, and is it genetic? The main artery supplying blood to the heart isn't developed properly in utero, resulting in major surgery and/or death of the baby post birth. [more inside]
posted by heytch on Oct 3, 2009 - 8 answers

My future son needs an Irish first name with some muscle. [more inside]
posted by 256 on Sep 22, 2009 - 77 answers

Are baby showers, by default, supposed to be surprises? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Sep 21, 2009 - 38 answers

Looking for parenting advice/resources for raising children who are close in age. Sibling rivalry has begun to enter the picture, and we want to learn how best to cope with it and limit it as much as possible. [more inside]
posted by gimli on Sep 12, 2009 - 10 answers

There are three young pigeons on my deck that have been there all day with no mother around. (at least as far as I can tell) They look like they are about 75% of the size of an adult pigeon, and are not flying. Is there anything I can do to help them or should I ignore this situation because it is out of my hands?
posted by santogold on Aug 30, 2009 - 3 answers

New baby, new etiquette: A couple with a new baby (< 6 months) receive a wedding invitation addressed only to the couple. Is baby presumed invited (portable lapsitter)? Is baby presumed not invited (potentially noisy)? Is it variable (call and ask)? [more inside]
posted by xo on Aug 26, 2009 - 80 answers

Nursing mother alumni filter: Question about breast feeding a second baby, when you had trouble breast feeding the first. [more inside]
posted by lottie on Aug 9, 2009 - 15 answers

BabyFilter: Getting a 4-month old to sleep in a crib instead of her beloved swing...help! [more inside]
posted by sapere aude on Jul 25, 2009 - 23 answers

When the time comes, I'd like for it to be possible for me to stay at home for at least a year after a baby is born (I am not pregnant yet). I guess this is two questions. First, how much should I have saved up to care for baby for the first year and secondly, how much should I have saved up to cover myself for the year? [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Jul 15, 2009 - 28 answers

I need help finding a baby gate for a tricky stairwell. [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius on Jul 14, 2009 - 10 answers

A little something for my biggest fan... seeking ideas for classical songs that I can sing and record for my 19-month-old nephew. [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

My nephew just turned 1. I only have $150 but I want to get him something cool that he'll appreciate in the future. [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Jun 26, 2009 - 20 answers

When do I start giving my baby plain water?
posted by hollyanderbody on Jun 20, 2009 - 11 answers

For some reason, I have always thought that one common name for a "pacifier" or "dummy" was "duddy" (I am not a native English speaker). Is this word used anywhere? Is the spelling correct? I can't find really any reference to it on the web.
posted by rom1 on May 25, 2009 - 24 answers

Help! Clueless dorks need to come up with a baby shower gift for our Dungeon Master. [more inside]
posted by seasparrow on May 7, 2009 - 13 answers

One of my best friends had a baby last night. I've got baby gifts, but what can I get (or do) for the new parents? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Apr 23, 2009 - 36 answers

Anyone have any tips on taking public transportation with an infant? Bonus for Boston-centric and the T-based green line? [more inside]
posted by Nanukthedog on Apr 18, 2009 - 17 answers

Among East Indians/Hindus, how common is it to name a child after another family member? Trouble finding a name for our soon-to-be born little Babu here... [more inside]
posted by Slarty Bartfast on Apr 16, 2009 - 20 answers

What classical music piece is being played by the Lamaze Chime Garden toy in this video? [more inside]
posted by cwhitfcd on Apr 13, 2009 - 5 answers

The baby is coming! We haven't chosen a name yet! [more inside]
posted by oceanmorning on Mar 9, 2009 - 36 answers

Calling all experiences with surrogate pregnancy - on any side of the equation. I am considering having a child through a surrogate mother, and wondered if anyone had any anecdotes, experience, advice, warnings, etc. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on Mar 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Mrs. Frogs wants to decorate the baby room. We've come up with an idea using National Geographic covers as a starting point. Specifically, covers featuring animals. I'm looking for a little help and some suggestions. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs on Feb 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Long-shot: I'm looking for an animated short from the 80's. It involves a very young boy who was accidentally drafted into the army, and nobody seems to recognize that he doesn't belong there. I believe it was on a collection of award winners from some film festival. Thanks!
posted by svenx on Dec 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Must travel without baby -- but want to keep breast-feeding. Complications and doubts. [more inside]
posted by maybephd on Dec 11, 2008 - 15 answers

What do I feed two vegan infants? [more inside]
posted by onhazier on Nov 25, 2008 - 45 answers

LullabyFilter: What songs (think along the lines of lullabies... soft and on the "sweeter" side) are good for dads to sing to their sons? [more inside]
posted by ElDiabloConQueso on Nov 8, 2008 - 30 answers

Help us figure out why our five-day-old son has been screaming for the last four hours. (Other than just being a big baby, I mean.) [more inside]
posted by ook on Oct 6, 2008 - 27 answers

HELP. I'm outrageously pregnant and my husband is Tibetan. We are going to use a Tibetan name, but it's rather hard to find Tibetan name books for babies. In lieu of this MrTaff has given me a list of names he finds acceptable to his ear/culture/language etc. (He's not a Buddhist, he's a Bonpo). I need feedback from people of all language backgrounds and countries and opinions about the list he has given me. [more inside]
posted by taff on Sep 29, 2008 - 74 answers

Our baby daughter is nearly two weeks old. We want to do something special now for her 18th/21st birthday. We are doing a baby book with our thoughts about her now and will be putting some money aside into her UK child trust fund. Port seems so old fashioned and whisky so inappropriate. Any ideas?
posted by Bigbrowncow on Sep 29, 2008 - 40 answers

I'm looking for suggestions for monosyllabic girl names that are more unique/interesting than things like "Ann" or "Jane" or "Sue" but still familiar enough that my as-yet-unnamed fetus won't have to go through life spelling out BOTH her first and last names for people. (She'll have my husband's last name to deal with--something like Dziewolrgjeoaezkxyzski.) [more inside]
posted by mere on Sep 6, 2008 - 83 answers

Completely overwhelmed with choices of stroller and looking for recommendations. Specific requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by gaspode on Jul 11, 2008 - 31 answers

I'm looking for thoughts on how to split up baby care between partners during maternity leave. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Jul 10, 2008 - 17 answers

Doggy baby dilemma. [more inside]
posted by vermontlife on Jun 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Where can I buy baby clothes with Massachusetts Institute of Technology logos on them online?
posted by drezdn on May 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Recommendations for your favorite baby slings (along with anti-recommendations, if you've got 'em)? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Mar 13, 2008 - 17 answers

Looking for advice, recommendations, and experiences using cloth diapers. [more inside]
posted by bove on Sep 18, 2007 - 30 answers

My two stepsisters each recently gave birth. Should I get either of them a gift? It gets a little complicated. [more inside]
posted by drycleanonly on Apr 22, 2007 - 18 answers

My 8-month-old son has wildly inconsistent sleep habits. What can we do? [more inside]
posted by crawl on Nov 8, 2006 - 23 answers