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Baby Products & Gear

Between all of us, we've tried just about every baby product out there. Get recommendations and discuss everything from walkers, strollers and travel gear to the toys and educational tools that we all love.

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CHILDCARE AVAILABILITY

Best advice for baby proofing your house?

What should we buy/remove/be mindful of?

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BABY PRODUCTS & GEAR

Helmet for 2 yr old

Hi Parents, my son just turned 2 and got a toddler tricycle. I found him a helmet on Amazon very light weight but big and he refuses to wear it. Any recommendations for helmets at this age the kiddo will actually keep on their head?

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INFANTS

Do I need to sterilize bottles and pacifiers after every single use?

Is it really necessary to sterilize bottles and pacifiers after every single use? Seems excessive but wanna keep things clean!

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BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT

He's a crib climber!! My 2 y.o keeps escaping

Hi moms! Looking for a recommendation 😊 my almost two year old keeps climbing out of his crib 🤦‍♀️ I have a standard crib and he is getting out with ease. What are your recommendations? Thank you !

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PARENTING HACKS

Ahh! I accidentally lost my son’s favorite toy - what do I tell him?

I totally goofed and lost my son’s favorite toy during one transition or another! Any suggestions on ways to break the news to him? I know he’s young but he’s going to be heartbroken!

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INFANTS

Advice for how to treat baby acne?

My baby is 4 weeks old and has had acne on his cheeks, nose, and forehead for a couple of weeks now. Is this normal? How do I treat it? Not gonna lie, I'm starting to get worried!

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BABY PRODUCTS & GEAR

Favorite product to help transition your baby out of traditional swaddles?

Hey mamas! My little one isn’t showing signs of needing to transition out of swaddles quite yet, but I want to be ready for it! Are the Nested Bean sleep sacks worth it? Something else you would recommend to make the process easier? She sleeps sooo well when swaddled, so I’m dreading this transition.

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TOUGH TOPICS

Trying to find thoughtful and beautiful children’s books that talk about autism!

Hi there! I’m interested in finding a few books that have characters with autism in them. There’s an autistic child in my son’s class, but it’s also something that I’d love for him to learn about early on. Any suggestions? Thank you!!!

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BABY PRODUCTS & GEAR

Online marketplace to buy used baby gear?

I’m looking to be more waste-conscious and buy mostly used baby gear for the little one! Are there any parents out there who have recommendations for where to buy quality secondhand goods? Thanks!

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BABY PRODUCTS & GEAR

Homemade baby food vs. store-bought?

Is homemade baby food really better for babies than store-bought? Is it as safe since it’s harder to regulate and store properly when making yourself?

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