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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Expecting db #2 any day now...What am I forgetting to do/buy/prepare? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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food for yourself and dh, dc#1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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lining up people (friends, relatives, or people you pay) to come and help with db #1 and clean your house, lots of them, at staggered intervals! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] did you get waxed before having db? 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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fuck no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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i don't see any point and it hurts. doctors don't care and neither do i. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I'm actually thinking of doing that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Yes, totally bald. The Dr. said it was helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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yikes! a brazilian? did it hurt like heck? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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Ah, yeah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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i don't believe for one second that a dr. told you it was helpful to have waxed. in what way does pubic hair impede a delivery? that's ludicrous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Yes, that is what i was told. Maybe he didn't want me to feel strange?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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np: to me its weird he'd mention it at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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too late- you're strange [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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Why? Sounds like you have a jungle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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are you f'n serious. YOur dr commented on your waxed coochie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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He then said "Bald is Beautiful" LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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uhg...i'm feeling a little ill. New dr next time ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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are you serious? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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No, I was kidding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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your doctor is a perv, fyi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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I wanted to but didn't have enough time. Now I regret it because I was pretty embarrassed and all that bleeding...I wish I were bald.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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embarassed by what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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she had a big old bush [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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so she is a normal adult woman. believe me, her doc has seen worse things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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probably, but some grooming already. How would you like that mess staring you in the face?? Uhhh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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how do you know her doc has seen worse i mean SOMEONE out there has to be the worst and what if it was you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Not possible. Great hygiene. Maybe you? Don't be so defensive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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her doc has almost definitely dealt with homeless people, mentally ill people, and others that don't even wash. next to that, a little hair is not a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Yeah, about 9 months before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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i heart you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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back at ya [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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I shaved my cooch, got a pedi and shaved my legs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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I got a brazilian, some sexy lingerie, and wore stilettos. I wanted to be the hottest chick in labor in that hospital! Sexxxyyy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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Got waxed at 34 weeks (also because it was summer); won't do it again before the birth, though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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i was so sensitive down there, NO WAY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] would you post video of you 18 mo db on youtube? my dh wants to( for relatives to see) but i feel uncomfortable about it. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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no, but may be you can make it private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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you can post it on google version of youtube, it is password protected so only people you want will get access. that's what we did for family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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i did and dh flipped out. then i made it private and he felt much better. i've also just realized that it is incredibly easy to put pics and movies on blogspot. you can password protect it and only give the info to the people you want. then you post what you want and it's up to your relatives to check or not check. i was very hesitant to blog but i'm loving it now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Yeah you can use Blogger instead. It is the google blogspot foum you can make it provate. You can also make a youtube video private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:30 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a few things I'd like to give either give away or sell, but I've yet to have any luck on Craigslist. Any suggestions? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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wow, I had amazing success selling through CL. What are you selling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Newish trike for 1-3yo, framed wall mirrors from an art gallery, new or gently worn infant to toddler clothes, that sor of stuff. I find I give a lot to the Salvation Army, but it would be nice to donate it directly to someone who wants the stuff or to be able to sell what's brand new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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if ther is a shelter in your neighborhood, they will probably take the baby stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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vibrating baby chair for ex. and other baby stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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did you just hijack this post? we should have an urban yard sale! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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yes, i did, sorry! have a ton of baby stuff tht's hardly been used and no luck selling on craigslist. Too bad they removed the classifieds here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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op: I agree! I sold and gave away great things when they did and I purchased some stuff as well. It was always more efficient for me than CL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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freecycle dot com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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Ditto! This is a great site and makes you feel so good to give directly to people who really need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Jane's exchange, a consignment store in the East Village. Only works if you need more kid's clothes though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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where do you live? in some neighborhoods it's insanely hard to give stuff away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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contact a shelter. maybe look up the hotline for safehorizon.org for a referral. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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did you list it in the "free" section on craigslist? I have always gotten like 50 responses every time I post something (even something kind of random) for free there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:56 PM Flag
[ - ] emilia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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^^^oops i am sorry... is cafe emilia good? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Can the Bugaboo bassinet be used as the house bassinet as well (due to limited space)? If not, which bassinet would you recommend? TIA!! 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Have you considered the arm's reach mini co-sleeper? It doesn't have to be attached to your bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Never heard of it before... I shall look into it. Is it "SIDS approved"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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yes - we did that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Why not use a pack-n-play? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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that's what we did and loved the changing table attached. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Our nb didn't seem to like the pnp in the beginning because the bassinet is too big. He slept much better in the bug bassinet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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I'm planning to use a bugaboo as a bassinet in the beginning and space isn't a factor I just think it's silly to go get another huge contraption when that would work fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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That was also my thought, although not sure where I read this, but someone commented that the Bugaboo bassinet is not designed for the baby to sleep in it for such long periods of time and there for has risk of SIDS. Again, not sure if that's true, but that's why I posted my first question and see if there were any suggestions... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Any more opinions on this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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I used a Moses basket for the first 2 months and DB was fine. The bugaboo bassinet is probably even safer since the Moses basket had a poofy cover over the sides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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I am due in 6 weeks and that is exactly what I'm doing. Why get a separate bassinet? Several people I work with have done this, which what gave me the idea. I have not heard anything about the matress being dangerous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I guess one could replace the Bugaboo bassinet mattress with an organic one?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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ANyone have the measurements of the Bugaboo matress? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Better yet, anyone know of an organic bassinet mattress that fits the Bugaboo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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Yes, I'd like to know either piece of info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Naturalmat makes an organic mattress that fits the Bugaboo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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^^ http://www.naturalmat.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=104&CAT_ID=105&P_ID=693 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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A few of my friend did this - and I am planning on doing it as well. My friend said she bought a bassinet sheet for the bugaboo mattress [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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Question: is there any way to get the frame supports out of the way so the bassinet can lay flat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Not sure what you mean--the bassinet is detachable. The supports stay on the stroller frame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I am referring to the part of the bassinet frame that clicks onto the stroller frame and the rod connecting them that is underneath the bassinet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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We used the bug bassinet for the first couple of months. It was really convenient being able to roll it with me throughout the apartment and to the laundry room without waking the baby up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.08, 11:29 AM Flag
[ - ] how do i make my evenings less stressful? both dh and i woh and our dc are in daycare/preschool full time. we all get home at the same time then eat dinner and bath/bed routine for the 2 kids. after they are in bed, i have to think of preparing dinner for next day, etc... but by then its about 9pm and all i want to do is crash instead of cooking. i do try to make simple dishes but that still takes at least an hour of prep/cook/cool off/put in fridge. is there anything i can do about this? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Slow cooker? Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker book has good recipes. Desperation Dinners is good as well. I know some people in that situation have said they cook ahead on the weekend and then freeze/wrap the dinners to bring out later and warm up quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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i try that, but my weekends are so full with kids activities that i can barely make anything. if i spend the weekend cooking, then i would not spend any time with the kids at all. btw, my dh is very unreliable, but that is a different story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Omaha steaks, Schwans, Trader Joes, etc. I use a variety of the dishes from these places. I am not lazy, just don't feel then need to slave over dishes. I do like to cook bigger fun meals on the weekends or Friday noght which i sometimes freeze for leftovers during the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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i am similar. what we do: 1. accept that delivery is part of your life; 2 i almost never cook only one meal. double up and put leftovers in the freezer.3. use your weekend. 45 minutes inteh kitchen can get a ton of the prep done for the whole week. 4. make simpler meals. 5. if it works for you, get your kids involved in teh cooking. then its family time, not just kitchen drudgery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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they are little 3 and 4.6. we have a really tiny NYC kitchen and it would not only be annoying for them to be next to me on a counter that can barely fit one cutting board, but dangerouse b/c of lack of space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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at that age mine like to dump stuff and to mix. i don't know if that can work for you (they are fine working on the floor ifyouare fine with cleaning it, or putting a mat down). somekids aren't into it adn yes, some kitchens aren't safe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a good developmental pediatrician for my 3 year old, here in New York City? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Marilyn Agin, Jennifer Cross, Cece McCarton, and Lisa Schulman. Dr. Schulman is in the Bronx. Some people like Dr. Govind, but he is in Queens, used to work with Agin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Any suggestions for how to advertise for our nanny? We are moving and I'd like to help her find a new position. She is amazing and I hate to think of her being out of a job. I am posting at our pediatrician's office and on Craigslist but where else should I post?? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.15.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Irish Echo. EMail everyone you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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does your neighborhood have an email list for parents? psot there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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We are looking for a nanny on the UWS. Baby is eight weeks, we need someone F/T who can start at end of Aug. or early Sept. Please email us at nabobcat1@aol.com if you think your nanny would be a good fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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also looking for a live-in nanny for my 3 year old. live on the upper west side. email me a sherriontv@aol.com, if she's interested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:28 AM Flag
[ - ] HELP! 5mo who has been ebf (had bottle a few times) is refusing bottle. Was out of house for 5 hours and wouldn't take expressed milk from bottle. Using Medela bottles... Any suggestions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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try a sippy cup. worked for my DD at about that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ita. My first never took the bottle and went straight to a sippy cup around 5-6 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Try differnt nipples from a different manufacturer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Those that had bloating/cramping early in pg - how long did it last? It is driving me nuts. I did not have this with #1. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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most of the first tri. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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ugh, that is what I was afraid of. I guess it could be worse. Just feels terrible and makign every day activities uncomfortable and annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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FWIW, the 2d tri was much better. i was actually able to wear tighter clothes b/c i wasn't so painfully gassy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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me too... it wasn't until i started to pop out which was about week 17. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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