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Crib Mattresses: What To Look For, What To Buy?

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Ok so I know that my crib mattress should have at least 150 coils but that’s about it. My husband’s grandparents want to pay for our crib mattress but I don’t know which one to pick out. Obviously I want to get a good one for their money. But I don’t want to pick out a really expensive one because … [Read more…]

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Baby Showers 101

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Baby showers date back to ancient Greece, and before the 1950s, babies were welcomed with gifts after birth. Today, most new moms-to-be will have a shower between weeks 35 and 37, with guests invited electronically. Because showers are still all about pampering and collecting gifts on behalf of an … [Read more…]

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How Long Will a Baby Be in Size 1 and Size 2 Diapers?

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Hi, I wants to give my friend about six months’ worth of diapers for her baby shower, but I’m not sure how many of what size to get. How long will a baby be in newborn, size 1 and size 2 diapers?” For most diaper brands, Newborn size is for babies up to 10 pounds, Size 1 is for babies 8 to 14 … [Read more…]

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How Can I Turn Down Baby Gifts I Don’t Want?

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i’m expecting my 1st baby (a boy) in nov. my sis in law had a boy 6 months ago. the problem is she keeps telling me she has used baby stuff for me, doesnt ask me just tells me. 1st off everything she got was new how come i have to have all used items. somethings are cool but she is trying to give me … [Read more…]

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