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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] Any recs for good moving company (moving from manhattan to scarsdale) - 3 bdrm apt. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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we did that move last year. Used Big John's, we were v happy with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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thanks! I just saw them on Angies list. Will call them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Advice? Twin girls, 5, share a room, and that's not going to change. No matter when we put them to bed, they wake up at 5 or 5:30. Whoever is up first wakes the other one. They are not allowed to come out until 7, which they sometimes heed, but usually not. Of course I yell or get up to get them back into bed, which gets me so riled up that I can't go back to sleep, and there's no way they are, either. They're crabby by the end of the day. So they've been going to bed at like 6:45, because at least they get some sleep that way. But they still wake up early even if we put them to bed at 9. (Room has blackout shades, relatively quiet.) Anything I haven't thought of? (Please don't tell me to move to a larger apartment because we don't have the money.) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I would advise this: Stop the rule that they can't come out til 7am. Make the new rule that whoever wakes up first should leave the room quietly, close the door and go to the living room to watch tv, read or play quietly. If you want them to sleep later, you have to put them to bed later for a few weeks straight. I am a sleep shifting expert and in a few weeks, if you put them to bed at 8 they will start waking at 6:30. .....at age 5, most kids require a minimum of 10 hr of sleep...which yours are getting. Some kids sleep more but if yours don't there isn't much you can do about it but try and make the 10 hrs they sleep most convenient for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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OP: You're the greatest. Thanks. Will try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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OP. they got up at 6 again...I guess it takes time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 11:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Good gift for a girl graduating 5th grade? Was thinking cash and a TRU gift cert? She's been through a lot so this is a big deal for her and me.... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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take her on a special getaway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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yeah, something where you get to spend time together...girls' weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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OP: thanks...she's not my dd and I have 2 young dcs of my own so it has to be something I can just buy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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what about tickets to a broadway show? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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how about one of those mini ipod things? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:57 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have June or July Bon Apetit? Am looking for a lemon/almond cake recipe without almonds. Not on website yet. TIA!!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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Almond cake without almonds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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sorry. w/o flour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] has anyone been to completely bare in nyc? going for my first time...have never even had a wax before. what was your experience? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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hated it. it's swank but the light treatment didn't work at all. you're much better off with laser, even though it's a bit more expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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NP: Hijak: where did you go for laser? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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Andrew Shelton on East 61 or 62nd...can't remember. It's a whole center, NY Aesthetic Center or ss, but listed under him. They have nurses do the service, so it's not usually him, but they're very good. A woman named Alice did me the last few times and I am really pleased with the results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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brazilian wax was so painful I begged her to stop halfway through AND paid her in full with huge tip...anything to stop the torture. Dick Cheney would love a brazilian!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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ooh, now that image is in my head! better go smoke pot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:29 AM Flag
[ - ] 3.5 dd was petrified when I brought to dentist yesterday for a cleaning. She went 6 mos. ago and had a wonderful experience, sat in chair and had teeth brushed. Now she is scared to death. Ugh! How long will this last? We had to leave...never even saw the dr. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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We have this great dentist, Lois Jackson. The office makes it so fun that my kids actually ask to go. You might want to try her. Lots of free toys and whatnot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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NP: mine too, Sara Babich on E.80th. My DC LOVES going to dentist because every visit lands a nice goodie bag. There's also a kiddie computer in waiting room. I wish she did adult teeth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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We just Sarah for this first time this week. DD loved her. DD is 3. Sorry your DD freaked. Did she say what bothered her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 02:19 PM Flag
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Surprised to hear that--I thought she was a nightmare! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 02:21 PM Flag
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Same thing happened to me....brought her at 2.5 and was totally fine, brought 6 months later and was petrified. I waited 6 more months and it went fine! Just read books about "going to the dentist" etc. and talk about how you get toys etc. Perhaps they'll let your dd sit in your lap while they examine her etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 02:17 PM Flag
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is it a pediatric dentist? they should be used to that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 02:20 PM Flag
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i read somewhere that 3.5 is a tough age -- an 'age of disequilibrium' if that's even a word. i found that was true with our ds at that time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 02:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What tests does DS have to take for G&T program? Will be 4 late summer, do does he take them next school year? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.20.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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so your kid will start K in 2009. That means he has to take the G&T test early next year. Start checking the DOE website starting September this year for dates and procedures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] How much water do you drink a day while pregnant? Do you drink any caffeine? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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i drank 1 cup of coffee every day, or most days. that's apparently fine, though some don't do it because they feel like it might not be that great. so i'd just go wtih your gut on tht. on the water, i think i drank a fair amount but i always do. i don't htink it matters, just wahtever you feel like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I drink tons and tons of water. I have one grande iced coffee in the morning to survive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] 2 yo ds is sick today. Possibly stomach bug, but doc took strep test. Will grow overnight. I am 10 weeks pregnant. What are chances that I would get it from him? Anyone else take antibiotics in first trimester? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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yep, i had to take them for something, i can't remember what. and it was fine .but ask your ob to be sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I took anti-biotics while I was pg (sinus infection). I've never caught strep from my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone feel that there is a big difference btw dr.'s who take insurance and those who don't? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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I think it depends on the specialty. When I needed surgery, every doctor that was recommended to me did not accept insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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i think that sucks when they don't. even if htey are better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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you can't blame them. Insurance companies are so difficult to deal with. My BIL has his own practice. The insurance companies lose (purposely?) 30% of all his payment requests and deny a bunch more for stupid reasons. Then, if they do pay out money, it's a ridiculously low amount of money. Blame the insurance companies, not the doctors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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ITA with this. The whole insurance industry is absurd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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My OB stopped taking insurance. I think she's established enough that she doesn't need the hassle. I don't blame her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I feel like the practice / office is much more chaotic when they accept insurance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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yes, generally speaking. The ones who take insurance need to take a ton of patients and spend a short amount of time with each, in order to make decent money (like my BIL). The ones who take insurance generally take their time with their patients. Most of my doctors don't take insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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In terms of actual medical care, not really. In terms of customer service, probably. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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No idea, since we only go to the ones that take our insurance. The exception is the kids' dentist, who does not take it but the insurance company pays us back anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] The whole Tim Russert thing still freaks me out. The guy was exercising regularly, and taking medication intended to control his (asymptomatic) coronary disease, but he still dropped dead at 58. It makes me wonder how much you can really do to prevent a heart attack. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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some people are just predispositioned for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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He was grossly overweight. For how long was he exercising? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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grossly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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I am sure his BMI was well into the overweight category - not saying he was obese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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Jim Fixx, the guy who started Americans running for exercise dropped dead at 52. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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He didn't eat well, and I doubt he really exercised as frequently as they say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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all men in DC are fat. Russert was no exception. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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they're workaholics with no time to exercise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:07 AM Flag
[ - ] real estate moms: how long do you think home prices will be down? i'm really hoping i have 2 years to get my act together. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.20.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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oh, and i just care about new york. brooklyn in particular. tia! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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