Occasional Sitters & Drop-in Centers: Myself, Carters

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Baby Shower for #2

E.R. asks from Austin

I have a friend who lives out of town, but would like to come down and throw a baby shower for our second child. My DD is 19 months and will be almost 2 when the bab...

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Trouble Finding Winter Coats

S.R. asks from Kansas City

I have been having some trouble this year finding decent winter coats for my kids. Everything I seem to find online is either ridiculously priced (I'm not going to sp...

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22 Month Old Attached to Mommy and New Baby on the Way...

C.M. asks from San Francisco

Hello all, I have a question that I am hoping to get some good responses on. I have a daughter who will be 2 in June and am expecting another in October. My ques...

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2 Year Old Pajama/diaper Houdini

K.D. asks from Chicago

My 2 year old will NOT keep his pajamas or diaper on at night. We tried onesies underneath (he pulls them until the snaps give, then proceeds to remove the pants the...

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Do You Put Your Kids in Comfy Clothes for Nap Time?

R.D. asks from Richmond

My mom called and told me I forgot to put 'nap clothes' in my son's bag this past weekend when my parents were watching the kids, that she had to put him in his pajam...

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Montessori/Attachment Parenting Sleeping Routines for My 9-Month-old Baby Boy

D.L. asks from Portland

Hi Ladies, My baby boy is 9 months old, and we’re having some sleep issues. Our situation is a little bit convoluted, so let me explain what’s going on. First ...

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Best Gift for Mom of Preemie?

E.G. asks from Boston

I have a coworker who just gave birth to a premature girl. I think she weighs about 3lbs at this point. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good baby gift? I find tha...

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Putting Toddler to Sleep Question to 'No Cry' Moms

J.W. asks from Portland

Hi Moms, This question goes out to 'No Cry' Moms. I would like to know how/when you transitioned your toddler to going to sleep on their own. The easiest way for ...

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What's a Item You Used for Your Baby That You Couldn't Live Without??

J.J. asks from Chicago

HI MAMMA'S! I'm a soon-to-be 1st time gramma and wanted to make sure my daughter had some great things to help her transition into parenthood with the new baby. Is ...