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Bubbakitty
Member
01-29-2005
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 3:07 pm
Why is it such a surprise about somebody having a walker and why should somebody be turned into CPS for using one? I'm only asking because I just bought my niece one for her baby shower and there were tons to choose from at Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, and Meijer. I didn't realise they were against the CPS "rules"? So does that make me a bad aunt [oh my goodness soon to be GREAT-aunt!]?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 3:49 pm
Bubba, walkers can result in bad accidents if there is not proper supervision. Basically common sense--like make sure the baby can't get near stairs. I think most people get exersaucers cuz they are somewhat safer and you don't need to have eyes on them 100% of the time, whereas with a walker, you do.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 4:13 pm
Bubba, they are banned in Canada. Can't buy one anywhere. 
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Bubbakitty
Member
01-29-2005
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 7:09 pm
Oh so they are banned in Canada but not the US? Now the comments make sense. You are right Julie it's common sense. I found walkers invaluable and my friend does not like the exersaucer [she bought one then made her hubby mad by sending him out a few days later to get a walker] so that is why I chose a walker for my niece. I guess I don't understand why they banned them though - there are so many other things that are just as dangerous if not more dangerous than walkers. Oh well to each country his own.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 7:44 pm
How could someone not LOVE an exersaucer??? Most babies love 'em. They love being vertical!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 8:22 pm
It's the "mobility" thing, Julie. My DS would have gone NUTS had he not been able to move around the room. Going in circles in the middle of the room didn't compensate enough for the "vertical" aspect. If you don't have a "mover and a shaker," the exersaucer would probably be fine.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 10:20 pm
Like I said, one of my girls was great in the walker and the other was a disaster. The key is she was a harmless disaster as we were watching her closely. Supervision is very important.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 5:38 pm
Enbwife I was wondering how you are doing with returning to work? I hope all is going well.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 5:43 pm
Thanks Spit. It's great!! I went back Oct.2 and it's been fantastic. I work Mon-Thurs, have Fridays off and we have our nanny 5 days a week which lets me take Nate out one on one on Fridays after school while Starr naps. Starr and Nate are doing great with Claudia and everyone adjusted no problem! I love my job and the people I work with and it's crazy busy (I have to work tomorrow), but I feel like I have a life again. It's so great!!!! 
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 5:44 pm
With all that enthusiasm, I forgot to ask how everyone is, and how life with 2 is for you Spit?
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Friday, October 20, 2006 - 5:16 pm
Enbwife I'm so happy for you that all is falling into place. Sometimes change throws everything for a loop and it's hard to get it to come together. It sounds like you are doing terrific! Things are going really well with us. DH went back to afternoons a few weeks ago so that changed everything for awhile but I think I have it down now. Myla is such a great baby it makes everything so much easier. I really don't find it any more difficult having her around so far. I was just telling DH yesterday that if I could have another baby right this minute (not have to wait 9 months) I would....no problem. If only that could happen. 
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, November 17, 2006 - 5:40 pm
Wow Spit! Very cool. After Starr I knew that 2 was enough for me and I couldn't do the baby thing again. Starr turns 2 on the 29th!! I can't believe it. She's so sweet and fun and talking away now... adorable. Nate is doing very well with kindergarten and they've both adjusted very well to my return to work. Looking forward to Christmas now and the Santa Claus parade tomorrow. Time flies! 
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 6:08 pm
Hey guys, how is everyone? it's quiet in here. Hope you're all ready for Christmas and the little ones are excited. Starr turned 2 so we had a nice party for her. They are so cute lately, so excited Santa is coming. I've been busy with work, travel, parties and balancing everything. I'll have to post some b-day pics soon.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 6:15 pm
Hi Lisa!
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 6:59 pm
Hi Twiggy!
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 12:47 pm
I'm just transitioning over from straight formula to whole milk for my 1 year old... We're now concerned that he won't be getting all the things he was with the formula. I try my best to give him good healthy meals (although sometimes not possible)but sometimes they end up on the floor..hahah or he just plain out n out refuses to eat them. Its hard to know if hes getting everything he needs. Does anyone have the same worries or am I overworrying?? do you give your kids vitamins or something like pediasure to make up any differences...
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 12:51 pm
oh...and I'm going to try making the transition from bottle to sippy cup ..I hear this can be troublesome ... any tips for me? what worked for you?
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 1:10 pm
Cinnamon....I did a happy dance when we did a happy dance when we made that transition...If you're overly concerned, there are multivitamins you can give him. As for you transition from bottle to sippy cup, we started much earlier, but I would reccomend getting the ones without handles...for now...go smaller at first if you need to. Just put it on his high chair with meals...and keep the bottle out of sight during these times. He'll get it, in no time.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 3:13 pm
Thanks scooter. I know, the cost and hassle of formula going buh-bye calls for lots of happy-dancing..we're on our last can Hes been taking a sippy cup at lunch and dinner with water/juice or milk, thats going okay (apart from the times he throws it on the ground!! Grrr)but I'm scared of no nighttime bottle or morning bottle...it'll all happen with good time though...I hope *gulp*
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 3:39 pm
Milk in a sippy cup in the morning works. At night time too...since he's on solids he's getting his nutrients through other sources. He'll be fine...if he seems to want something before bed..give him milk in a sippy cup.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 6:09 pm
Cinnamongirl I wouldn't worry too much. More than likely he will get what he needs. There are always times when they don't eat but then there are days where it seems that's all they do. It balances out. Regarding the sipping, we started much earlier to. I have already started a sippy cup with Myla and she is 6 months, but not for milk, I reserve it for water. If he can't seem to get anything from it (cuz you really have to suck hard) the easiest sippy cups for them to learn on, I find, is called Nuby. Not the hard plastic top but the soft one that is silicon. As soon as they clamp down on it, it opens up. After awhile of testing it out they begin to suck on it instead of just biting it to get something. I was worried with Sam that it would make it to easy and he would become lazy about it but that never happened. Bottles....that can be a testy issue with some kids as they really need that comfort. Maybe try to gently ease out of them one at a time. Try the morning one first with a distraction and see how it goes. With Sam we were out of a morning bottle for a couple months before he gave up the night one. He never fell asleep with a bottle but it was just part of nightly routine. Lucky for us (not really at he time) he gave it up when he was sick. We were trying to force fluids into him and he wanted no part of it so it made it easy. Good luck with everything. I have not been in here in so long. Hi to everyone!!! We are all doing really well here. Life is smooth sailing at the moment.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Friday, January 19, 2007 - 2:30 pm
Thanks Spitfire! I went out this morning and got a Nuby sippy cup/bottle Its the night bottle I'm worried about, but we'll start off giving up the morning one...makes sense to ease into it
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Canesfan
Member
12-29-2006
| Friday, January 19, 2007 - 3:27 pm
Be careful with the Nuby. My dd had one that tore after only a few uses (pieces of it came off) and we had to throw it away. The other two (same brand) she had lasted longer. It was good for helping her transition from breast feeding to a cup.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 12:33 pm
Cinnamongirl how did you make out with the Nuby? It sure is quiet in here lately. Maybe with Spygirl having Brayden she can keep the folder hopping with some questions and updates!! I thought I would come in here to report that Myla is starting to walk already. She is just 8 months and 5 days old!! She has been holding onto fingers and walking since about 5 months and taking the odd lunge/step in between DH and I for a few weeks now. On the weekend though she became more brave and then yesterday and today she is up to about 10 - 12 good steps. Still very wobbley (sp) but walking. She still doesn't crawl yet though. Not surprising as Sam walked before he attempted crawling. All you moms out there....how is everything?
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 12:50 pm
Spitfire, when Caleb did that, my mom immediately told me to push him down, lol. She swears up and down the reason I'm so clumsy is that I was an early walker who couldn't crawl for nothing.
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