Seeking suggestions for baby-friendly activities in San Diego (besides the zoo).
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posted by gnutron
on Sep 14, 2010 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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I need help building a quiet work environment in a noisy house. Headphone recommendations needed.
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posted by andlee210
on Jul 31, 2010 -
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One-year-old kid has minimal interest in sippy cups, outright refuses to hold her own bottle. We would like to remedy this.
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posted by gnutron
on Jul 30, 2010 -
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Has anyone used
thredup? I'm really liking the notion of a quasi-freecycling of baby and child clothes but I'd love to hear what others have to say before I commit.
posted by Leezie
on Jul 30, 2010 -
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Do to a family medical emergency, my wife and I are probably going to be renting a car and driving from Philadelphia to Toronto tomorrow night. We are both Canadians living in the US on temporary NAFTA visas. Fun complication: Our daughter is four months old and is an American citizen with an American birth certificate. We haven't yet gotten her a passport or applied for her Canadian citizenship.
Should we expect to have any difficulty crossing the border with her, in either direction? Is there anything we can get in the next 24 hours to make things go more smoothly?
posted by 256
on Jul 29, 2010 -
18 answers
My sister found out yesterday that she's having a boy. I'd like to send her some baby stuff and some boy-specific stuff, but I need the hive mind's help.
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posted by Maisie
on Jul 27, 2010 -
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From almost day one, I want to wear baby so that I can move freely through the house, do gentle chores, etc. I also want to avoid dragging the huge stroller with us as much as possible when we leave the house (ie. to go grocery shopping). Comfort rules; cost is not a concern. Which baby carrier should I buy? Will the same one suit the home and non-athletic outings?
posted by kitcat
on Jul 26, 2010 -
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Any thoughts on how to politely ask people not to say sexist things around my child and/or deflect those statements?
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posted by miss tea
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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What's worse for a 2-year-old: Getting a couple mosquito bites every day or being slathered in "baby-safe" pesticide?
posted by rubadub
on Jul 22, 2010 -
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What have your experiences been with the combination birth control pill (or the progestin-only pill) while breastfeeding? Did it affect your milk supply?
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posted by trillian
on Jul 20, 2010 -
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Help me throw a baby shower for my best friend - I have no idea what I'm doing!
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posted by rikhei
on Jul 9, 2010 -
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1x 1 year old daughter, 1x Sony Vaio and 1x IT Team that will do whatever I ask them to (nicely). How can I turn my old Vaio into a mini entertainment and gaming system for my little fairy?
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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We don't even have a child yet but I'm strongly advocating we ask all our friends and relatives to, please, never ever buy our kid toys from China. One, is this overreacting? Two, how can I explain it to avoid hurt feelings?
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posted by carlh
on Jul 5, 2010 -
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People often say that "a baby would be just as happy in a dresser drawer"...but will society actually -let- mothers do this? (a little long)
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posted by DisreputableDog
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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Our 6-month-old daughter has jet lag following a 13-hour flight home from vacation. While on holiday she seemed to recover fairly quickly but since we've returned she has been up all night for days. Any ideas on how to get her regular sleep pattern (10pm-6am) back on track?
posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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I went to the doctor today and I have confirmation that I'm pregnant. How can I make the most out of the remaining ~32 weeks for me, my husband, and my new child?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 2, 2010 -
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My kid is having a reaction to peanut butter. As in, a rash around his mouth after he ate a bite of my PBJ toast. I'm trying to figure out how much I need to worry, and the Internets aren't helping.
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posted by caution live frogs
on Jun 17, 2010 -
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What are some good resources (websites, podcasts, books) for new parents that avoid fear-mongering?
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posted by murphy slaw
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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My partner and I are looking for resources and tips for diffusing arguments before they escalate into big fights.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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What is the best baby app for the iPhone? I'm looking for something that will enable me to track my 3-month-old baby's eating, sleeping, pooping and peeing. Bonus if there's mood-tracking and activity-tracking!
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posted by miss tea
on Jun 12, 2010 -
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Please help me choose a first car (and ideally a Boston-area dealer). Baby coming late August, we live in Cambridge (off-street parking), wife's new to driving. We want: baby-safe, reliable, envirofriendlyesque, comfortable, good trunk space, city-savvy. Used is fine.
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posted by waxbanks
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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