What are the best baby brands for...?

Lady Stran

Stroller
Bottle
Car Seat
Formula
Diapers
And anything else you can contribute on from experience

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maclaren, graco quattro tour deluxe travel system
playtex ventaire advanced; older baby...drop ins
britax
enfamil lipil/ AR for babies with reflux..we have used both
pampers swaddlers, everything else leaked


here's my book.....

well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......

.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue

swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one

if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the e

How much did your baby weight before you stop using your travel system car seat? Also how old.?

chicken200

Well my son is 8 months old he is small for his age. My guess is he now about 19 lbs. I plan on keeping him in his travel system car seat until age 1. Unless he starts to look uncomfortable in it.

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That sounds like a good plan...

The car seat from the travel system will say on the sticker on it the height/weight combo that it is good until...

As for how much our baby weighed, I can't remember, I think she 'heighted' out of it first, though.

As for age, our baby was so much TALLER than others for her age...got to say I don't think age matters at all, it is more about meeting the height and weight requirement and all children achieve that at different ages so it is more about your individual baby's growth that matters. But that said, if memory serves it was right around a year, I believe.

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Traveling with Baby. Travel system or Convertible Car seat & Light Stroller?

Claudia LC

First time parents, First time traveling by plane with Baby (She will 7 months old).
We have a one stop flight, total travel time 5hrs, Will be flying to LAX and staying in LA for a few days, then we plan on driving to small town (to visit grandma) 3 hours away, staying there for a couple days, and then drive back to LA where we will be heading back by plane (also one stop)
My question is, should I take my large convertible car seat & a light stroller OR take the travel set (bucket car seat + big stroller) I did not purchase a seat for baby on the plane.
If i take the convertible car seat, i would buy one of those dolly looking things to haul the baby+car seat.

Dolly looking thing, I am referring to:
http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/car-seat-travel-cart

Convertible car seat I am referring to:
http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/pavilion-70-g3/fabric-options

OR

Travel System I am referring to:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/19414753?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227014797852&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13222917670&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem


I'd like to take the big car seat for her to be more comfortable in the 3 hr car drive+Airport, but then when we are out and about she would be stuck in an uncomfortable stroller.

The bucket carrier isn't nearly as plush (and her feet stick out of it a bit), but is convenient and stroller is bigger.

Any Advice? We've never traveled with baby before.

We plan on doing activities such as Zoo, Beach, Museums, Visit Relatives, ect

Thank you all, any suggestions/advice is appreciated! :)

Answer
As a mother of three, with my youngest turning 9 months old next week, I would go with the travel system. I switched my son from the infant carrier to the convertible seat (rearfacing) about a month ago. He was just too big to carry around in it anymore and the convertible gave him more room. But, with all the plans you have made the travel system would, in my opinion, be more convenient.

Best of luck and have fun!

travel system vs. separate car seat & stroller?

Kalyy

whats your preference?

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Separate car seat and stroller.

A travel system is a car seat that comes with a particular stroller. The stroller typically is larger than a normal stroller because it has to hold the car seat without tipping. The car seat sits on the stroller, increasing the time that the baby spends in a car seat... and while a car seat is the safest place to ride in a car it decreases oxygen levels for a baby to ride in there long and it's not a recommended sleeping surface. I have never seen a stroller that was easy to maneuver and was lightweight with a travel system... and that's because they HAVE to be sturdy and hard to tip to hold that car seat on them.

I don't have a problem with a baby-bucket/infant car seat, there are situations where they are very useful (extreme weather, mosquitoes and other bugs, very small babies, etc.) Where I live, it gets very cold and we used an infant seat but kept it in the car. You are not allowed to put a baby in a car seat with a coat on, but you can put them in layered thermal outfits. The coat will compress in an accident and the baby could slide right out. With layered clothes though they're warm and it won't compress. I didn't have a problem with putting him in his car seat while it had been sitting out in the cold, but if it was very cold then I warmed the car up before taking him out there. We used a baby carrier (Ergo) and he preferred that over being in a car seat once we got to a place, it was much warmer against mommy than being left in his seat.

But I don't see why you have to have a stroller come with the car seat. Ever.

My favorite combination is for someone to get a moby wrap, ergo, or some other baby carrier that snuggles the baby to them, get the car seat they want and that will fit their car, budget and baby, and then put off the stroller for a few months. At 4-6 months old, the baby can fit in any stroller and sit up so it's not an issue... and mom can get the stroller that suits them for the next few years instead of the stroller that suits the car seat.

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What is a good stroller for airline travel?

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Kelly

I have a four month old and I do not want to hassle with taking my whole travel system on the plane. My in-laws have a car seat for us so all I need is something compact and easy that I can use for an infant, preferably that can go in the overhead or captain's closet. I love the travel system I have here at home so I do not want to spend more than like 100 dollars on this one b/c I won't use it much. Any suggestions?

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I've done lots and lots of flying with my infant (he's nine months and we've been averaging a trip every two months) and I'm actually wondering why you don't want to bring your travel system? The airlines I have flown (Continental, Northwest, American) have all never said a peep to me about checking both my car seat and the stroller. I have a Snap n Go by Baby Trend (this was 60 dollars at BRU) which I LOVE simply because it is so light...but the only time that would be nice in an airport is when you have to lift it onto the conveyer belt to get xrayed. I have found the stroller incredibly handy because you can stow things in the basket and hang your carryon from the handle bars, etc. I don't know why you would want to bring a smaller stroller since the airlines have no problem with checking it at the gate...that means they do all the lifting.

What was your favorite and most used gift from your baby shower?

Cmeyer

I am curious what your favorite gift was and most used gift that you received from your baby shower? My favorite gift was probably the baby carrier and my most used would have to be between a travel system stroller and baby swing. I am trying to figure out a gift to get my cousin whose pregnant. I already know that her parents are getting a lot of gifts she will need for the baby. I also am wondering what smaller gifts you liked receiving?

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Most practical was definitely an infant car seat from my friend. Cara grew out of it at about 7months, but I used it up until then and I'm definitely keeping it for #2. They are pretty expensive though, and you have to make sure that it's compatible with the car. This isn't small, but it was the most useful.

I have a baby blanket from when I was little, so it was sentimental receiving blankets. They're very basic, but useful and I appreciated them a lot. I got 17 of them though, so if you want to get your cousin something more unique, maybe you could monogram it.

Pacifiers, bottles, etc. all come in handy a lot, especially since Cara liked to throw her bottles to the floor and they would roll away somewhere we couldn't find them (until, of course, they started to smell...). Some good brands for these are Nuby, Graco, etc.

also, any type of organizer is great! I have a really cute one that I actually bought myself, it used to hold diapers and such now it holds bath toys, pull-ups and clothes.

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What's your opinion on buying the infant travel system combo?

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???

I like the idea of the car seat with base and matching stroller combo. But I realize after a little while, I will have to buy another car seat since the infant travel system combo is for babies up to 22lbs. I currently have a practically new stroller.

So I was wondering if I should get the combo or just make do with the stroller I have and buy a convertible car seat, that I can use well after the infant stage?

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Pros - don't have to pull a sleeping baby out of a car seat and dump him into a cold stroller.
-tons of storage room under the stroller
-baby faces you when in the car seat in the stroller
-so easy to pop the car seat in and out of the car with the base installed and you know it is in the correct position each time
-with both sun shades up on stroller and car seat it becomes completely sheltered from light or rain

Cons - Car seat and growing baby equals very heavy!! and getting heavier!
-stroller is big and bulky and hard to use in small shops or get through non automatic doors
-the peek through window shows his feet
-stroller doesn't fit in the trunk of a compact car or in a mid size car trunk if you have anything else in there
-stroller is very heavy to be lifting in and out of a vehicle

I have one of the Graco travel systems and yes I use it since it is the only stroller I have right now. I don't know if I would pay the money for a new one but since this was given to me I make the best of it. I'm getting an umbrella stroller though soon since my boy plus the car seat is just too heavy and he likes to face forward and sit up in his big stroller, the lighter smaller stroller just makes more sense now. However, not having to wake a sleeping baby (especially when you've taken him for a car ride to get him to sleep) is worth putting up with all of the cons!

what age can a baby sit in the stroller portion of a travel system?

C.C

I am going some place I think it'd be more comfortable for him to be in the big stroller part of travel system instead of the car seat portion he is 5 months and probably about 15 pounds. Not small but not huge either.

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our son was born 2 months early so I'm glad I got a travel system. I would just hook his carseat on for a while...but then I think at around 3 months when he was about 10 lbs I would put him in the stroller itself (reclined of course) for short periods of time. He's 8 months old now and about 16.5 lbs and HATES to be in that carseat in the stroller...he likes to see where he is going...he actually hates to be in that little carseat period. We started putting him in a convertable seat around 5 months old when he was about 13 lbs.

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