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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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[ - ] I have an 11 month old. I am still breastfeeding but need to start supplementing with formula (babe eats lots solids too) Which formula is best? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.18.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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switch straight to milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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ita at 11mo this should be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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and it's about 1/8 the price, i believe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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ita. we did it at 11 mos without problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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it's really which one your baby tolerates the best- we used the Costco Kirkland brand. I think formula is regulated. That said, ita with above posters who said go to milk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] movers are bringing a sectional couch & coffee table upstate from nyc tomorrow. what do i tip them (2 guys)? they're charging a flat fee of $675. tia... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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That sounds like enough. Do you need to tip? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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yes, you must tip. 15% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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no, not 15%. i'd tip $50 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:19 PM Flag
[ - ] pregnant for first time and got to also experience for the first time a uti and now i think i have a yeast infection from the drugs i took for the uti ugh! do i just use monistat? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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I had yeast infections chronically during pregnancy- OB said any otc cream was fine, but better to use the extended treatment (3 or 7 days for example) rather than the 1 day treatments, not sure why (less strong, I guess?) I had a bad reaction to Monistat when I was pregnant (you can google it actually, and see that a lot of women have had this reaction) so I always used other brands [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] MSC or 166 G&T? i am very torn. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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If you have a younger child (sibling) MSC would be the safer route since you don't have to worry about them qualifying for the G&T. I'm sure both are solid choices, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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I would not put my dc in 166, the principal is a wacko and the lack of diversity in the G&T send a very clear message –black, hispanic is average and white is gifted----uuugh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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MSC is a great school, many smart dcs and lots of diversity - I'd go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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MSC. I turned down MSC, but for PS87 gen ed which just happens to be a better fit for DD. I personally favor a good gen ed over a mediocre g&t. MSC is a fantastic program all around, hard to beat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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There are a number of parents in our year at 166 who turned down 87 and 199 for G&T at 166. We have been very happy and wouldn't it. Yes the principal is not the best, but the parent coordinator is terrific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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166. The class is going to be super smart this year. In current system (always moving target) sibling only needs 90+ and can reapply every year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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If you have a smart child do you want that child parked on his or her in front of a book while the teacher struggles (again) to teach the rest of the class he alphabet? In mixed level classes teachers always need to cater to the average or below average. Your child will be bored [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Not what happens at MSC - my dcs are both smart and tested into G&T but we opted for MSC - they loved it, have not been bored. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Oh for God’s sake, would you people stop with this untrue bull already? Daughter, granddaughter, niece, of early childhood educators here…went through 12 years of gifted education myself. That's such a ridiculous generalization. It might be true in some schools but not a place like MSC. G&T parents have to get over their egos and realize that maligning gen ed is stupid. Plenty of super-smart DCs have done amazing work in gen ed. Get over yourselves already. In any case, most gen eds do have the advantage socially, with a greater diversity of population and offerings. There are some pretty crappy g&ts out there, and in those cases any child would be better off in a decent gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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But 166 G&T is NOT crappy! After PS 9 it is the best G&T in D3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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Maybe, but too many parents here speak like ALL g&ts are great and ALL gen eds will bore their brilliant babies. 166 isn't crappy, but with ALL aspects considered it's not necessarily better than MSC. I'd take MSC in a heartbeat. They have a lot of extras to offer and are a better rounded program, in my opinion. Others may not agree, but to state that ANY 90+ child will be bored in ANY gen ed is...an uneducated opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Amen and there's a lot to learn in K along with academics. Handling that long day and lots of transitions can be challenging -- even for "gifted" DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Also a lot of G&T's only have 1 class per grade--can get really incestuous after a couple of years. Many dcs can benefit from being around different kids (of the same age) in the playground, cafeteria, afterschool, etc. It's not always so bad being around people who are different--ie, lower iq'd. There's a lot to learn in just that, because those same kids might be way better in art, or socializing, or sports, or music, or something else. It takes all kinds to make this world, and learning that is also an important part of school. I think it's easier to supplement academics than supplement a well-rounded experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Beautifully put. I couldn't agree more. You rarely get to choose to be in a "gifted" environment in the working world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:48 PM Flag
[ - ] msc or 166 G&T? i am so torn. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Anybody who is holding a spot at PS212 or PS150 (already registered) but will go to G&T instead? Do you have to call them up and tell them your kid is not coming before you go and register at G&T school? What is the preferred way of doing this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Please call the school and let them know you are not coming. Somone on this board called 150 and they were lovely. There is a family on the waitlist who will be thrilled to learn they get to go. Why wait? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Because knowing how the DOE can mess up the easiest little things I think it is a good idea to keep what you have available until you are very sure you won't need it anymore. NP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Be positive that you don't have any risk of loosing your G&T place first though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone blog on a Mac? I want to start one for family and eventually dc to watch. Is it easy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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very easy. go to blogger.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:52 AM Flag
[ - ] ^^ (sorry pressed enter too soon...) 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Repost: Anyone using the new anti-depressant Pristiq? Doc just prescribed it, but it's only been out a few months. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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never heard of it but i'm hoping i'll find the magic pill someday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone get in to Gifted and talented at ps 110? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Yes, and we are going for K next year--DS 98%, it was our 2d choice. We set up appointment to visit next week and meet some of the people there. We are very excited and the school seems great (despite the location being slightly out of the way). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:21 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you think? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Not a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] I can figure out the kind of underwear a guy is wearing while his pants are on! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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That's an interesting hobby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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It is. and I find it fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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OK. What am I wearing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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from the front, or the back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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