I'd like to buy a baby shower gift for a couple of soon-to-be parents who are really, sincerely strapped for cash. Please help me (a non-parent) come up with a list of absolute baby essentials that they can use during the first year or so.
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posted by theantikitty
on Jan 2, 2011 -
33 answers
Will a picky baby be a picky toddler? Will a baby who will eat anything be a toddler who'll eat anything? Are the two linked at all?
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posted by kristymcj
on Dec 30, 2010 -
17 answers
Asking for a friend: who sings
this version of Santa Baby? Thanks!
posted by leigh1
on Dec 28, 2010 -
6 answers
Guy trying to date a beautiful single mother don'ts filter: Young single mothers who date: how do I avoid saying something stupid or inappropriate about your x, the father of your child?
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posted by eli_d
on Dec 23, 2010 -
27 answers
We'd like to go on a family cruise in the second half of May: myself, my husband, Baby J and my parents. What will this be like? And also, got any specific recommendations?
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posted by sillymama
on Dec 21, 2010 -
6 answers
x-mas gift idea for parents of toddler, who are having twins next month: "relaxing night in". Gift card for meal delivery service (anyone know a yummier version of omaha steaks?), some great new movie on dvd, CDs of soothing sounds for the babies (white noise, womb sounds, ocean sounds, etc). Trying to keep it under $150. I've heard omaha steaks are gross, so I'm looking for an alternative. Unless I should scrap the whole thing and get them...?
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posted by wannaknow
on Dec 21, 2010 -
14 answers
OB/GYN recommendations in NYC (preferably Manhattan, west side) for someone with Empire's NYSHIP student health employee plan.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2010 -
4 answers
He's been in our room in a bassinet (so sweet!). But it's time for him to go to his room, his crib. Also, he wakes up every 1-2.5 hours so we're doing graduated extinction this weekend.
A few questions:
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posted by kristymcj
on Dec 12, 2010 -
9 answers
Why do babies/young children need help falling asleep? Why do most of them need to be taught or trained to sleep through the night?
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posted by xo
on Nov 28, 2010 -
17 answers
I will be travelling with my 20 month old son next week. Should I take him through the full body scanner, or request alternative screening? I'd love answers from anyone with particular expertise in this area.
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posted by lexicakes
on Nov 16, 2010 -
22 answers
We weaned our 6 month old from his pacifier 5 days ago. He won't nap and has a very hard time getting to sleep in general. He used to be so easy, I'm dumbfounded. Ideas?
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posted by kristymcj
on Nov 15, 2010 -
15 answers
How does one go about ordering a memorial bench? (*child loss mentioned*)
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posted by zizzle
on Nov 13, 2010 -
7 answers
Please help me find the optimal/safest positions for 3 car seats (1 infant bucket and 2 convertible seats).
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posted by ramix
on Nov 11, 2010 -
13 answers
My 12-month-old baby refuses to go to sleep unless he's holding my hand. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting him over this or transferring his attachment to something a little less attached to me?
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posted by logic vs love
on Nov 2, 2010 -
40 answers
I work on salary for a tiny company in CA. I am pregnant. No one has ever been pregnant at my company, so I can propose a Maternity Leave plan that works for me and works for them. It's a very humane company, so I'm not concerned about the lack of legal protection. But what should I propose? What is "normal"? How much time off do people who love their jobs usually want?
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posted by Mozzie
on Oct 27, 2010 -
8 answers
My 11 month old son is getting tubes put in his ears tomorrow morning. I'm not concerned about the procedure itself so much as I am about the general anesthesia. He will only be out for about 15 minutes, but I want to know how dangerous this really is.
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posted by LizardOfDoom
on Oct 27, 2010 -
28 answers
I have a Halloween costume question... Sorry! How do we make the most of a 9 month old baby wearing an ugly suit for Halloween?
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posted by LyndsayMW
on Oct 24, 2010 -
15 answers
We are expecting our first child in the new year (yay!) and we are starting to put the nursery together. We found a crib, a rocking cradle, a change table, a chair and a car seat. What else should we get?
Looking for specific product suggestions or a general list of the types of items that we will need.
Was there a favorite thing that you were happy to have (a Sophie, a Bumbo, a diaper genie etc)? Something you wish you had right away?
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posted by saradarlin
on Oct 22, 2010 -
48 answers
Help a pescetarian learn to prepare yummy, idiot-proof chicken. Y'know, for kids.
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posted by gnutron
on Oct 18, 2010 -
24 answers
I need to have the perfect personalized rock 'n' roll onesie made for my friend's baby! It may involve Etsy, but it may involve something else. You can help me on this score.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 17, 2010 -
5 answers
Our 4.5 month old wakes 5-8 times in the night loudly requesting that his pacifier be re-inserted. I'm tired. Help me.
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posted by kristymcj
on Oct 17, 2010 -
50 answers
What are some interesting ways to reveal my baby's sex? The catch is is that I don't know it either.
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posted by grablife365
on Oct 7, 2010 -
11 answers
Any good duo Halloween costume ideas for a 9-month-old girl and her mama? And maybe something for her dad as well.
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posted by defreckled
on Oct 5, 2010 -
35 answers
For those of you who have decided to stay home with your kids, how did you exit the workforce gracefully so that you were well positioned to return at a later date?
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posted by thenewbrunette
on Oct 4, 2010 -
6 answers
My sister just had her first child and on the car ride home, she discovered that her tiny, 3 day old, 5 pound baby is too small for her infant car seat! Is there a
safe way to modify a normal car seat temporarily for an extra tiny individual? Is there anything else she needs to know about dealing with an extra-small infant?
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posted by aristan
on Oct 2, 2010 -
21 answers
Baby TEA's first round of vaccinations (at age two months) is rapidly approaching. Friends with kids tell me that this will not be pleasant for her or for me. What advice/warnings/words of wisdom can you give me before the big event?
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posted by TEA
on Sep 29, 2010 -
29 answers
Why the sudden urge to have a baby with my partner when I wasn’t ever that into babies in the first place and I already had kids with someone else, and will it go away?
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posted by Zophi
on Sep 24, 2010 -
17 answers
Attention TWINS!!! Never had twins in the family, now there are 2 fraternal girls on the way. We're excited for the special things they'll experience as twins, but only know the obvious things (share a womb, always have a playmate, share clothes, etc). Please share: What are some cool things about being a twin?
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posted by wannaknow
on Sep 23, 2010 -
20 answers
Seeking suggestions for baby-friendly activities in San Diego (besides the zoo).
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posted by gnutron
on Sep 14, 2010 -
6 answers
I want to put together an area resource list for my sister who will be having her first baby in November. She lives in the Greater Portland Area of Maine.
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posted by zizzle
on Sep 12, 2010 -
2 answers
My (toddler?) 16 mo old son has developed a new habit at bath time: standing. While he has been a little hesitant to go walking solo outside the tub -- inside the tub he has suddenly become enthralled with the idea. Any suggestions on how to handle what has become a standing.. sponge bath?
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posted by cavalier
on Sep 10, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm pretty sure it's better to be a single, lonely, terrified parent than an attached, angry, bitter parent - but need confirmation from a neutral third party.
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posted by pennywhistle
on Sep 8, 2010 -
85 answers
What should I know / do / bring to help me make it through the pain and exhaustion of giving birth?
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posted by kitcat
on Sep 6, 2010 -
44 answers
superly sockpuppet birds and the bees filter: i was date-raped and now i am negotiating some intense babydaddy issues in court. he has a new girlfriend and a new baby. my child is 6 and understandably pondering how this is all possible. babydaddy was not significantly present for about 5 years. i am a very much single mother and i and my parents are all that my child has known in a truly significant way...how to approach the question of origin truthfully but sensitively?
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posted by bright and shiny
on Aug 31, 2010 -
36 answers
The second small bedroom was an editing suite/video room, but soon the baby will arrive. Are there good examples of dual use rooms that're half baby/half studio in small spaces?
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posted by history is a weapon
on Aug 15, 2010 -
17 answers
We are having our first baby soon. Yay... Any info and advice appreciated.
What is your trusted brand, tip and trick on selecting baby formula, diaper to crib. What about car seat? Would a cheap one from wal-mart would work? I mean all the car seats in the market has to meet the current safety standards, right?
I went through most of the old AskMeFi thread, but if there's one you particularly like, please do link.
posted by WizKid
on Aug 10, 2010 -
53 answers
Any suggestions on how to teach my baby to turn over from front to back? I am hoping that a kinesthesiologist or baby specialist may have some input, because my 5 month old is flipping herself over onto her stomach but can't get back, and is becoming very frustrated.
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posted by miss tea
on Aug 9, 2010 -
12 answers
