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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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[ - ] when does Big Love start again? I need some GOOD SHOWS TO WATCH!!! And Dexter? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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you can watch swingtown in the meanwhile, which is pretty bad... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] is the seating for Shakespeare in the park first come first served or do the tix have seat locations on them? Is the theater difficult to find? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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assigned seating and the theater is at the south end of the Great Lawn - you can't miss it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] anybody vacation in mexico recently? if so, where and what was your experience? thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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i usually go a couple times a yr., love the tulum area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] so do you all sit here for 20 minutes to see new posts? ridiculous! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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you in trouble, girl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] reap the wild wind 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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is that your butt gas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:39 PM Flag
[ - ] anybody from new york city here who went to a clubmed with a 5 year old child and can recommend that clubmed? thanks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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the one in Mexico -- I haven't been but one of my partners went with his family -- oaxaca? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Donating baby items: anyone know where I could donate a bassinet in NYC? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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I think there are some non-profits that take donations... can't remember the name.. hmmm.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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you could try Room to Grow. I think they have a website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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op: thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Best book about potty training a dd? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm so shocked by the work ethic of some people who have limited options. My last nanny gambled with her job by calling out all the time and was very unreliable. When we started interviewing nannies we found that many were not willing to put in the hours..they are from 10:30-6:30 for now but once dd is out of school they go to 9-6:30 and once #2 arrives and I go back to work the hours would be from 8-6....I had so many nannies ask for shorter hours, which is not an option for us and others flat out said that it was too long of a day. When we hired our current nanny we made the hours clear and she agreed. Tonight dh asked her if she can come in at 8 tomorrow since he needs to leave early and she said that she isn't a morning person and that it's hard for her to come in before 9. I'm shocked by this...can you imagine telling your boss that you can't come in early for a meeting. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Nannies dont make $200/yr; they have lives outside of work and want to spend time with their own families. Assuming a 1 hr commute -she works a 12 hr day-pretty long [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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My nanny has better hours than I do, but she does have a longer commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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ITA. A lot of nannies have a real piece of shit work ethic. I think you should find a new nanny -- 8 to 6 is pretty standard. Also, try to find one that doesn't have much of a commute. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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why should anyone work a 10 hour day if they don't want to. It's long for very little money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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np: Sure if they don't want to, they don't have to. But I've worked longer hours for less money than some nannies make. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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yes but you were young and single. If you need long hours, your best bet is young and single nanny, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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i've had young single nannies. they are the worst. they want to go out all the time and are unwilling to work beyond normal hours. they are also not good drivers, as I learned the hard way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I have a young single nanny who is absolutely fabulous, great with the kids and totally flexible. I live in NYC so driving is not an issue, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Maybe, but then again, they don't get paid much, the work is tedious, and if they have their own family having longer hours simply may not be an option (for childcare/family reasons). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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That is ridiculous. If you laid out expectations up front, there is really no excuse. My nanny, who is paid well, will consistently leave my child in front of the tv for hours even though I have repeatedly said that there's a 30 min per day limit on TV. I find this frustrating, among other things, and have worked with enough nannies to know that there is no perfect person and that mediocrity is better than life endangerment. I have no solution for you, but offer empathy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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np: Sorry but nanny that leaves dc in front of the TV for hours is bad, not mediocre. I think you are selling yourself short if you think you can't do better than that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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you give me hope. i have cycled through 9 nannies in 6 years, firing for reasons ranging from arrest for shoplifting, totaling the car, to leaving my 3 year old in the car when it was 95 degrees outside (my dd could have died). I have NO CONFIDENCE that i am able to hire good people. agencies suck and rip me off big time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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NP Why don't you use daycare? It sounds like you're not able to find quality caregivers or put in the time to manage them. Seems like you need a switch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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I have no other parent to help with pick up and drop off. my kids are now school age, but I am commuting and working from 7 to 7, which is no good for daycare. plus, daycare won't accommodate a sick child and I need to keep my job (and can't take off with sick kids all the time.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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np-Since you have school-aged dc why not look into an Au Pair? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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put a code on the tv to prevent it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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My nanny works 9-7. She started at 10-7, and we added more time. There are nannies out there who will work long hours. But the job has to be worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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There are some good nanny agencies but, you can also have good luck with online sites. If you want a nanny to work long hours though you have to pay her very well. It's exhausting being with kids for even 6 hours so, 9 or 10 hours I'd say pay her very well. We've all had sub par nannies but, there are wonderful women out there looking for jobs. I have used two great agencies- one is called Abby Nanny. You can reach the owner at CZDLutz@yahoo.com and the other agency I used was Pavillion. Both agencies do a great job. Pavillion is expensive but, they did find me a stellar nanny and she stayed with us for 6 years. My current nanny / housekeeper I found through Abby Nanny which is less pricy, CZDLutz@yahoo.com, and we love her ! Both agencies interview nannies and check references and do a personality profile and have optional criminal checks... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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i've had nannies with all sorts of work ethics. i'd also point out that the lower your income, the fewer options you have in terms of other issues...childcare, healthcare, etc. which may limit your availability. that being said, i'd never tell an employer "i'm not a morning person". i'm also wondering how cultural attitudes come into play here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.08, 12:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Are there any real estate broker moms on? I have a few question about buying a house 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.11.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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not a broker but we are about to close on a house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I love so you think you can dance 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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loser [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] DH turns all our towels and sheets! They look like they've been bleached after he uses them. Don't know if it's his sweat or maybe some product he uses. Any thoughts? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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yeah, get a life (or some new linens)- we do not care! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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wow.. that's not nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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acne wash? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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op: maybe.. but why the pillow cases? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Some people get acne on their faces? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] guilty pleasure 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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percocet [ Reply | More
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This site [ Reply | More
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gossip girl [ Reply | More
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