Baby Gear

double stroller for nontwins?

o0christy0o — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:36:18 GMT

Hi I have an 7 month old daughter but just found out I'm preggos again. My question should I invest in a twin stroller or just keep my mclaren that by the way I LOVE. In theory my daughter should be walking by the time the baby is born and I really don't like the Idea of carrying a big bulky stroller around. But is it practical with 2 babies?

Technology

AnswerDad03 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:18:21 GMT

Our good friends are very tech savvy and recently amazed us that their monitor interfaced with their iphone, allowing them to view their sleeping baby from any location. My wife and I are way behind the curve when it comes to baby-related technology. Are there any other gadgets or apps out there like this one that you can’t live without? - Chris, StrongMoms Facilitator

baby buddy formula dispenser

jsedor — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:12:21 GMT

Has anyone ever used the baby buddy electronic formula dispenser? I saw it at walmart and thought it was a great idea and would probably be very helpful in bottle making. I dont want to rush out and buy something that is not worth the money though. I have read the reviews and they have been pretty mixed. Has anyone on here ever used one or knows anything about them?

Swim diapers

Brinny — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:30:17 GMT

Summer is upon us and I have enrolled Hazel in the local puddle jumpers club (baby swim classes). So i was wondering if any of you have tried the little swimmers diapers and how you like them. Is it worth the money to buy special swim diapers? I know that regular diapers engorge with the water so they must be useless at that point. I just don't know how the swim diapers react to the water and work in comparison.

diaper disposal

MrsDenny1976 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:12:08 GMT

All you already parents I need advice....diaper genie or no?

Cameras

PediNurseJulie1 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:21:25 GMT

Our camera recently died and we are looking around at different models to replace it with. Do any of you have a camera that you really love and does a good job capturing your kids’ adventures? Please share! --Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

cloth diapers econobum/ bum genius

lilmrsmommy — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:30:36 GMT

I have 2 children who are 6 and 7 and i used disposable diapers with both of them, so now I'm pregnant again and I'm going to use cloth diapers if anyone has ever used the bum genius or econobum diapers and could tell me the pros and cons or their personal experience while using them i would greatly appreciate it thanks

Favorite infant baby products

AnswerDad03 — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:02:41 GMT

Our fourth baby is on the way in 2013, and for the previous three, we pretty much used all the same products for each. With many of these products severely worn, we are considering replacing some items. Before we do, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on infant products, clothes or equipment that they recently purchased that they feel are necessities? -- Chris, StrongMoms Facilitator

Crib bumper pads are dangerous?

jlovesj — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:14:43 GMT

We just did our registry last night, and my older sister just told me tonight that crib bumper pads are a "NO NO". She said they are dangerous because of suffocation if they baby moves around/rolls over into it (when more mobile). And also because of SIDS. How does everyone else feel about this? Advice / Opinions? Thanks!

Diaper Bags

Brinny — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:59:59 GMT

Ok moms and dads i'm on a quest to designing the ultimate diaper bag. I have found that often they are really cutsie and geared toward babyish themes. They don't have zipper pockets for important things like wallets or keys, and come with unnecessary accessories. they are often too big or too small, and i find with every one that i come across I am saying that this would be perfect if.... So when you are shopping for a diaper bag what features do you look for or think are most important? Do you prefer large bags or the smaller tote size bags? For me an important feature is there needs to be a zipper pocket since the diaper bag often doubles as a purse. I prefer that the appearance is geared more toward the person carrying the bag vs the baby and last I have designed a diaper pouch that can hold the travel wipe case and 4 diapers (inspired by my daughters love of dragging the diapers out of the diaper bag and spreading them throughout the house). anyhow i'd love to know what features you would like to see in a diaper bag.

stroller handle bars

skatieyonts — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:32:33 GMT

Does anyone have any suggestions for a double stroller where the parent handle bars are high enough for a parent 6 foot tall (I am long legged, 36 in. inseam) so my arms are higher up. I am looking for a stroller where the handle bars are at a comfortable level for me to push. I have an umbrella stroller but hardly ever use it because I have to lean so much to reach the handles. I also have a graco stroller but again the handle isn't high enough for me. At this minute my girl is 13 months old and I am 3 months pregnant, but pushing her stroller is so uncomfortable because of the lean I have to have to push. Any suggestions appreciated.

Tommy Tippe

Wonderful_Caring — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:25:49 GMT

They should have more replacement parts for their products! Anyone else agree?

Front/back or side by side strollers?

PediNurseJulie1 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:32:27 GMT

I’m getting a double stroller for my two boys…I’ve seen ones where the kids are single file in front of each other or ones where they are side by side. Does anyone have any experience with one being better than the other? -- Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Ear Protection

PediNurseJulie1 — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:02:17 GMT

I’ve had the opportunity to take my two little boys to some events lately that were just too noisy for my comfort. I’m very aware of how too much noise can damage hearing and I’d like to protect their ears. I’ve seen pictures of baby/toddler headphones to cancel out noise. Have any of you tried them? Where did you purchase them and how did they seem to work? – Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

double stroller

smv912012 — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:27:40 GMT

HI everyone im new to this so let me try it out . Im in need of a good double stroller thats not too heavy , I have a son who just turned 1 on june 21st and im 6 months pregnant with a girl . ive been looking into the britax b ready 20212 edition and the city mini double stroller . the britax is a little heavy but im willing to give that up if its really good . any suggestions on which stroller is better or do you own a double that you really love and would recommend me . thanks

Monitors

AnswerDad03 — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:50:01 GMT

There is a wide array of both video and audio baby monitors on the market which range in price from about $10 to hundreds of dollars. If you have a high-priced monitor, do you think it has been worth the money and would you recommend it to others? -- Chris, StrongMoms Facilitator

Holiday Gifts

AnswerDad03 — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:59:55 GMT

Over the recent holiday season, what was the most useful gift you and/or your little one received? What toys or games did they take an immediate interest in and are still using well into the New Year? -- Chris, StrongMoms Facilitator

Top Baby Registry Picks

PediNurseJulie1 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:57:27 GMT

People often are uncertain as to what to put on their baby registries. There are so many items that aren’t necessary but just nice to have. If you had to pick ONE baby registry item that you couldn’t live without, what would it be? (This assumes you have the big basics such as a crib and a carseat). --Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

washing babies clothes before its born

tprzyblo — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:47:16 GMT

Hi to all the mom out they! I am pregnant with my fourth kids and I am almost due too! But anyway my question to you guys it is? true or not true do you really have to wash the babies clothes before it is born. have heard from so many people that you do. But I never did that with my others kids. But also I was a lot younger back then and I really didn't know much and since I am older now with my fourth kids I want to make sure that I am doing the right thing for my baby. So. I would really like to know if it is true or not true that you have to wash The baby clothes before it is bron?

milk bottle

servicesf — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:36:19 GMT

What do you guys think about the new Similac bottle?

Bottle Warmer

AnswerDad03 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:00:42 GMT

My wife and I have had a running argument that has now lasted through three babies! She is devoted to using a bottle warmer for each and every bottle and I feel that if the baby is willing to drink a room temperature bottle, why set the precedent? It becomes difficult to be able to heat bottles at times when we are not at home. Who do you think is right?

Chris, StrongMoms Facilitator

Stroller Blankets

PediNurseJulie1 — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:16:28 GMT

Winter time is here and I'd like to try and stay active. Does anyone have experience with stroller blankets? I tuck blankets around my 2 year old when he is in the stroller but they end up loose and dragging on the ground. Is it worth the money to splurge and buy a stroller blanket that zips up around him? -- Julie, StrongMoms Facilitator

Getting Gear for Baby - Registry

C4r1n4 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:50:05 GMT

Hello fellow moms! I am not due until early March, and the shower isn't for a few more months, but I have people asking me to make a registry for the baby shower already. I was planning on doing one with Target, but I am a total newbie to the entire process and have lots of questions. Can I do it online? What brands are best to ask for? How many of an item did you really need versus what you thought? How does the process work? If I already have a few items, do I put those on the registry as well?

Detergents for baby

amccormack2 — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:37:32 GMT

I had a question for all of you moms out there. What is the best type of detergent that is used for baby? Today I was looking at walmart and found 3 different kinds in the detergent isal. These three kinds were "Dreft," "Purex baby" and "All baby." The dreft is what my mom told me to use for the babies clothes, but I mean that is what was out when I was a baby and that was 21 years ago. So if you would be so kindly to leave what kind you prefer, I would gladly like it.

What are really good baby bottles?

reesie4 — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:50:26 GMT

I am planning on breastfeeding, but I would like to have some baby bottles as well for the future.