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[ - ] hello, my baby has two bottom teeth (half grown) and the top ones are growing in. what do i brush the teeth with, what toothpaste-the one I have is fluoride free-? and do i have to mix formula w fluoride water? TIA 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.07.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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I think at that stage of the game you just wipe them with a wet washcloth. No toothpaste and don't use a toothbrush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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there is baby toothpaste on the market, also tooth wipes, but you can just use a wet washcloth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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I would make sure baby has some fluoride in diet somehow. It actually isn't as great topically, it really needs to me ingested because it is part of the building blocks of teeth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Flouride is a poison. Look it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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I'd trust you if you could spell it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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in large doses it is, but it is very necessary in small doses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Does your child play with a play kitchen? What age range do they get into it? Is 2 too young? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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we got dd a play kitchen for her 2nd birthday. She loved it (and still does, 2 yrs later) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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ditto, 2nd birthday, 3 now and loves it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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2 imo is a perfect age for play kitchens. We got our dd one at 2yr and she's 8yr now and we still have it (we have a 4yr old dd). They both still play together with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Trying to start furnishing our new house...don't have a ton of $$, ideas besides CB2, Pottery barn, C&B, restoration hardware.... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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This time of year many stores are selling their floor samples. What about the ABC outlet in the Bronx? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Macys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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not sure where you are, but there's a huge Macys furniture outlet store in L.A. Maybe you have one by you as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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room and board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Those with au pairs: pls. tell me about your experience. We're seriously considering getting an au pair. Do you provide a car? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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yes, we do, but you do not have to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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Tell me more. Is there anything about the relationship or expenses you weren't expecting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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it has been very straight forward financially. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Talk to me about PS 59. Does your DC go there already or are you going into school next year. Why isn't there more chatter about this large mid-town grade school? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Their is a SO parent distressed about going there who was posting frequently during the spring and G&T season. I toured last year and liked the school and principal with the exception of the large classes and lack of gym. The new facility sounds great, not certain how life will be the temp facility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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I remember her, she was so totally clueless about the reading program. It was almost laughable - except I felt sorry for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Honestly, if you don't have kids that are five or older all these math and reading program terms just sound like giberish. You have to be in it to understand it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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I toured it with my friend who is zoned (I liked touring and comparing schools). It is a nice school. They have a temporary space while building a brand new school - so that might be challenging. But if zoned for it, I wouldn't freak out. The principal is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:09 AM Flag
[ - ] $100K ADJUSTED gross income last year; 2 kids, third on the way - any chance we qualify for financial aid for k? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Don't you keep asking this? There is no way around filling out the F.A. forms so just do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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yes, more than 80%, but that in and of itself will make it very very hard to get dc into private K even if dc is Brilliant. Apply very very broadly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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our hhi is 90k..we have 2 kids in private and get FA. We are expecting a 3rd dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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op - how much aid do you get, percentage-wise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:55 AM Flag
[ - ] How did you pick a gyn/ob? We moved and I haven't been in 18 mos. There are 3 practices with several drs in the area. I don't have any friends to ask for references. Do you interview all the drs? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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when we moved I started with my insurance list, then I found a magazine article that rated the doctors- one of the 'best in the city' articles. I chose that practice. You can also call the labor/delivery unit at your local hospital and talk to a nurse and see who she might recommend, but I would be hesitant to do that because I would worry about taking them away from their work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Stroller question - if the baby starts out in a snap n go, when would you use a bassinet type feature (in a bugaboo, uppababy)? Why would someone need both? Thanks. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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the bassinet is for the very beginning, but many people dont ever use it, or they use it in the house as an actual bassinet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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bassinet for walks, snap n go for the car [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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They don't need both.. total waste IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Stroller question - if the baby starts out in a snap n go, when would you use a bassinet type feature (in a bugaboo, uppababy)? Why would someone need both? Thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Is snap n go liek a Snugride? You can use the bugaboo bassinet fromthebeginning, that's what it' for.Wemoved upto the stroller seat by about 4mos though. we had a winter baby so the snugride wouldn't have worked b/c we needed the rain/wind shield most of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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you use bassinet until about 4 months... snap and go until age 1, so there really is no point to having bassinet if you're planning on using snap and go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:38 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone try alli 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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she's in the bathroom dealing with the rectal leakage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Yes I am using it now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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and [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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what do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else concerned with how much Saturated fat is in whole milk? I'm not the type to worry about how much fat my 13mo is having--she runs around like a banshee--but I am concerned about how much unhealthy saturated fat she is having. One cup (8oz.) has 25%. That would have her downing 100% of the recommended sat. fat everyday. Can I cut back to 2 or 1%? Or do half whole half 1%? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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whole milk until 2 - it is for her very different dietary needs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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Not at all. I am more worried about the crap that they put in lowered fat milk. We all drink and eat whole fat dairy products in my house and are rather healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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I realize she has different needs, but this is the same saturated fat that clogs arteries, right? I wouldn't think it mattered if you had it when you were a toddler or an adult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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if you realize she requires different nutrition doesn't it follow that the repercussions for sat. fat are not the same for a baby as they are for an adult? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Please don't worry about unhealthy saturated fats of milk for a 13 mo. Stick with the whole milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Okay, I was just concerned. I don't mind healthy fat (olive oil, nuts, avocados, fat in eggs, etc.) but just looking at the label on the whole milk threw me a bit. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Thanks everyone. I did a little Google research. Our low-fat culture is a bit out of whack! Interesting. http://www.westonaprice.org/children/babybooks.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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It is very out of wack. Read In Defense of Food, good quick read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Thanks. I feel like I'm a very health conscience, well versed woman, but obviously not as much as I thought! I'll check it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:55 AM Flag
[ - ] my friend's dh told me that she is his 3rd wife. she thinks she is her second. also told me he has a child with the first but no contact with them. in addition- he said he divorced the two because he was cheating on them. what to do- 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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myob [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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thats what i thought- told him that he needs to tell her not me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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just feel really bad that i know and she doesn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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my mom used to say about these sorts of things, "It's not fun to be a grown-up" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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try not to date him yourself. he sounds almost irresistable ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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i have a totally different view o him- i thought he was such a good guy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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I guess that's why so many women have trusted him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone familiar with Atlantic Beach on LI? Which of the clubs are nice? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.07.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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How much do those cabanas run? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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not sure, i just checked a couple of websites. one said $2800 per season? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend an au pair agency? If you have an au pair, are you happy? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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all agencies follow the same fed guidelines, but they vary a bit on where they recruit from, their service here stateside, etc. I use Au Pair in America, SIL uses Au Pair Care, and there are others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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having a third baby in february. should i be concerned if au pais is our only source of care? i'll be home so i can do most of the infant care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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It depends on who you get. Some girls are fantastic, some are not. if you are there you can at least monitor everything and keep an eye on things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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we are using cultural care au pair. she gets here in Aug so I have no feedback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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np: my friends used them and got one phenomenal au pair and one that was fine. they said the fine one would seem better if she hadn't come AFTER the phenomenal one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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It really is unpredictable. Our first au pair was amazing and we are still in touch with her to this day. Our second was horrible. She drank and drove our car drunk with the other au pairs. We ended the contract early. I think the difference is we had moved to Manhattan and the au pairs that are interested in coming to NYC are interested in partying in NYC rather than caring for kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Cultural Care Au Pair has been great. Please contact me (maepstein@aol.com) and I would be happy to tell you all about my experience! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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