What brand of diapers do you use? We preferred Huggies at first, but are using whatever we have. Right now it's Pampers Baby Dry.
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF.
CIO? Yes or no. No.
Your favorite baby item? I really, really like the Fisher Price Seahorse. It is so cute, and the music is not annoying at all.
Baby's favorite baby item? Right now, her Fisher Price Ocean Wonders playmat.
How often does LO eat? Every 2 hours like clockwork, although today she pushed it back to 2.5. It was great!
Any naps? If we are home all day, she will take 20 minute naps every 2 hours or
less (basically, she falls asleep twenty minutes before she's due to eat
again, and wakes up when she's hungry). If we go out, she'll nap the
whole time plus some time once we get home, anywhere from 2-4 hours.
STTN? Has slept from 10-6 a bunch of times, but for the last three nights has
started wanting to eat at 3 again. Other than that, sleeps 10-6, then
back down until 9.
Color eyes? Blue.
Teething? Nope, not yet.
Solids? Nope, not yet.
What kind of bottles?The Medela ones that came with the pump.
Baby shopping addiction? Books, fun coloured pants, shoes, dresses for next Christmas (I have
like, four already. But clearance!). I am not safe in a clearance
section.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? I would like to start trying after DDs 2nd birthday; DH wants to start trying sooner than that.
I guess technically now I should be SecondBabyMomma
I love Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers, but I haven't been able to find them on sale lately so we've been using the drug store brand (Shopper's Drug Mart brand here in Ontario) and loving them... plus they're half the price of Pampers!
What kind of formula or do you EBF?
EBF
CIO? Yes or no.
Nope.
Your favorite baby item?
FP Rock n Play -- this item is great for our small master bedroom because I don't think we'd be able to fit a play pen in there beside the bed... it's also very portable. I move it into the home office every morning so we can hang out in there while I check FB, watch Netflix, what-have-you.
Baby's favorite baby item?
His play mat. His favourite places to sleep are his Rock n Play, Chicco Keyfit car seat and his Bright Starts swing.
How often does LO eat?
Every 2-4 hours. Sometimes he'll do a longer stretch at night (like 6 hrs).
Any naps?
Yea he usually has two naps between feedings -- he falls alseep right after his feeding/diaper change, wakes up to play, sleeps until he's hungry again.
STTN?
Sometimes!
Color eyes?
Blue
Teething?
Yea, I'm pretty sure he's teething. He's been a bit more fussy lately, chewing on his soother and drooling lots (he's even got the wet drooly diapers to prove it!).
Solids?
Nope. I'll be holding off until the time between his feedings starts to decrease. Hoping that he'll last until he's at least 6 months old!
What kind of bottles?
The only ones we've tried so far are Tommy Tippy and Avent (came with my hand pump).
Baby shopping addiction?
Currently researching high chairs! I'm kind of over the clothes thing since he's been growing waaaay too fast.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3?
I'm hoping to be pregnant with number 2 just before Connor is 1 year old, but if it doesn't happen for a little while after that I'm okay with that. I'm loving this time I get to exclusively focus on him!
I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living my baby you'll be.
- Robert Munsch
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Swaddlers size 2 but lately DS's been blowing out at daycare so we're trying Luvs now
What kind of formula or do you EBF? I work full-time and can't keep up w/ DS pumping so we do half BM and half Similac Advance at day care then EBF on weekends or when I'm home during the day
CIO? Yes or no. No
Your favorite baby item? Not sure what it's called but it's a toy that DS can kick at while he's lying down and it moved and makes noise. Good distraction while I'm getting dressed in the morning.
Baby's favorite baby item? Anything that goes in his mouth
How often does LO eat? Every 2.5hrs unless he's sleeping
Any naps? At least two naps at DC, 45min and 1.5-2.5 hrs. DS also typically will sleep for approx 30 min in the car on the way home
STTN? Sometimes and the loose definition not the whole night, 5-6hrs. 7:30p or 8p until about 1:30-2a
Color eyes? Blue
Teething? Pretty sure
Solids? Not yet
What kind of bottles? Tommee Tippee 'close to nature'
Baby shopping addiction? If you count the circo $4 items at Target, that would be it. Thank goodness I don't have a girl!
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3?We'd like to have at least 2 fairly close together. Will probably start trying again after DS turns 1.
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers during the day and Baby Dry at night
What kind of formula or do you EBF? WE use Alimentum mixed with breastmilk for all her bottles. Although she doesn't have a milk allergy her pediatric GI says it digests faster so it helps her reflux.
CIO? Yes or no. Yes, when old enough.
Your favorite baby item? It changes depending on what she's liking the most
Baby's favorite baby item? Right now she likes the Fisher Price Snail
How often does LO eat? Every 2.5 hours during the day and sometimes once during the night, sometimes she sleeps through
Any naps? 2-4 a day depending on length
STTN? Sometimes, getting more frequent
Color eyes? Brown or Hazel depending on the day
Teething? Yes
Solids? Just started rice cereal a few days ago
What kind of bottles? Tommee Tippee
Baby shopping addiction? Clothes, I swear I'd have more money if she had been a boy.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? Around April 2012
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We CD and currently use BG 3.0 and 4.0 OS and we have a couple of OS FuzziBunz. I'm trying REALLY hard not to buy any more bc we have plenty, but it's a powerful addiction.
What kind of formula or do you EBF?
EBF... in fact, I have so many sample formulas that I need to find somebody or somewhere to donate them. If I had to stop BF today, she could probably survive for another month or two with my freezer stash.
CIO? Yes or no.
No way.
Your favorite baby item?
Ergo!! Or, her diapers. I just love them!
Baby's favorite baby item?
Sophie. Seriously, her face lights up as soon as she sees it and when I squeak it, her entire body shakes.
How often does LO eat?
Hmm... maybe seven times a day.
Any naps?
Hah. It's different every day. We aim for at least one though!!
STTN?
She's STTN since she was a few weeks old. It's wonderful.
Color eyes?
Blue
Teething?
The grandmas seem to think so bc she's so drooly. I say no.
Solids?
Nope. We'll see if she's interested at six months but we aren't going to push it. Also, we're doing BLW, so she may not want solids until nine months. Who knows!?
What kind of bottles?
She's not picky. I just use the Medela ones that came with my pump.
Baby shopping addiction?
Cloth diapers, baby carriers, clothes and accessories.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3?
Maybe in August, if not this August then next August. (I'm trying for a late spring/early summer baby... we'll see how that goes, right?)
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What brand of diapers do you use? I use pampers most of the time but I have tons of different kinds that I got from my shower so I am using those up right now.
What kind of formula or do you EBF? I am using Gerber Good Start Gentle Plus, I hate the way it dissolves (or doesn't) though!
CIO? Yes or no. No, I will probably have to at some point but right now he sleeps pretty well.
Your favorite baby item? the swing i suppose...
Baby's favorite baby item? Playmats.
How often does LO eat? Whenever he wants basically, it is so varied. He is starting to get better at spacing out bottles though.
Any naps? Usually a few during the day
STTN? Off and on. He does pretty good stretches most of the time though. But just when I think we are on to something he will have an awful night!
Color eyes? dark dark brown.
Teething? not yet.
Solids? not yet.
What kind of bottles? Dr. Browns
Baby shopping addiction? SHOES! I know, I know... babies do not need shoes but it is freezing here and I am not taking him out with just socks on! Plus, they are adorable.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? No plans for that at all. I am raising keeton by myself right now and I do not need a second!
What brand of diapers do you use? We did the diaper raffle at my shower, so I am still using those up. I think we prefer Luvs and Pampers
What kind of formula or do you EBF? I am still EBFing at almost 4months. I really hope I can make it to a year!
CIO? Yes or no. ---I don't let her cry for more than a minute without picking her up. If she's fussing I let her fuss for a little bit longer.
Your favorite baby item? Cozy cover...it's been a cold, snowy winter and it has made it so easy to take her out!
Baby's favorite baby item? FP Cow
How often does LO eat? She eats about every 2 to 2 1/2 hours during the day, but she's STTN or only waking up once to eat, so she's still only eating about 8x per day.
Any naps? usually hour nap in morning about 2 hours after she wakes up, longer nap 2-3 hours in afternoon, and catnap in evening
STTN? She sleeps a minimum of 5 hours, but has been up to 9 hours
Color eyes? DARK blue with brown in the middle, just like DH, not sure if they will continue to change though.
Teething? I think she is starting, but will confirm with pedi in 2 weeks
Solids? Not yet, will talk to pedi in 2 weeks at 4 month appt.
What kind of bottles? Playtex Dropins with latex nipples
Baby shopping addiction? socks that actually fit and stay on!
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? We said we will start to talk about it and see where we are financially, etc. when DD is 18months. At this point we agree that we would like DD to be around 3 years old when we have #2.
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Swaddlers
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF
CIO? No
Your favorite baby item? FP Rock n Play, swaddles, pacifier
Baby's favorite baby item? FP Whale tub
How often does LO eat? Every 3 hours during the day
Any naps? Usually 3, but less than 1 hour each
STTN? Yes. Since about 2 months. She sleeps from 9ish-6ish
Color eyes? Blue/Grey but will probably turn Brown
Teething? Possibly. She has started drooling more and we are wondering if it is coming soon.
Solids? Not yet
What kind of bottles? Dr. Brown
Baby shopping addiction? Yes! I especially love Janie and Jack. I have never bought anything from Gymboree, but I love their summer stuff.
When do you plan to TTC #2 or 3? Our original plan was to start TTC in June. I just started a new job and so now we're thinking about waiting until at least October when Ellie will be 1. I don't think we will want to wait any longer than that though.
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Re: Bunch of random questions.
What brand of diapers do you use? Cloth and Earth's Best.
What kind of formula? Similac Advance and BM
CIO? Yes or no. We will when the time is right.
Your favorite baby item? Swing
Baby's favorite baby item? Wubbanub
How often does LO eat? Every 3-4 hours during the day - every 6-8 at night.
Any naps? One good (like 2-3 hours) a day, and a bunch of 1-hour catnaps.
STTN? Yes. He goes down at 9:30pm, and wakes up 4am. I'm considering anything over 6 hours to be STTN.
Color eyes? Brown for the time being.
Teething? Yup. According to pedi last week, he's cutting 2 teeth.
Solids? Not yet...but I'm toying with the idea.
What kind of bottles? A bunch of different ones. Playtex Drop-Ins, NUK, Breastflow, Tommy Tippee...
Baby shopping addiction? Cloth diapers. They're addicting.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? We would like a 2-3 year age gap.
What brand of diapers do you use? What ever is on sale, or have coupons for.
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF
CIO? Yes or no. No
Your favorite baby item? Probably my nursing pillow. I couldn't live without it.
Baby's favorite baby item? Swing
How often does LO eat? It varies. Sometimes every hour, sometimes every 2 hours.
Any naps? He's been doing pretty good lately to take a good long nap in the afternoon
STTN? Heck no
Color eyes? Blue
Teething? Not yet
Solids? Nope
What kind of bottles? Playtex drop ins
Baby shopping addiction? I'm not much of a shopper
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? Probably never
What brand of diapers do you use? We preferred Huggies at first, but are using whatever we have. Right now it's Pampers Baby Dry.
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF.
CIO? Yes or no. No.
Your favorite baby item? I really, really like the Fisher Price Seahorse. It is so cute, and the music is not annoying at all.
Baby's favorite baby item? Right now, her Fisher Price Ocean Wonders playmat.
How often does LO eat? Every 2 hours like clockwork, although today she pushed it back to 2.5. It was great!
Any naps? If we are home all day, she will take 20 minute naps every 2 hours or less (basically, she falls asleep twenty minutes before she's due to eat again, and wakes up when she's hungry). If we go out, she'll nap the whole time plus some time once we get home, anywhere from 2-4 hours.
STTN? Has slept from 10-6 a bunch of times, but for the last three nights has started wanting to eat at 3 again. Other than that, sleeps 10-6, then back down until 9.
Color eyes? Blue.
Teething? Nope, not yet.
Solids? Nope, not yet.
What kind of bottles?The Medela ones that came with the pump.
Baby shopping addiction? Books, fun coloured pants, shoes, dresses for next Christmas (I have like, four already. But clearance!). I am not safe in a clearance section.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? I would like to start trying after DDs 2nd birthday; DH wants to start trying sooner than that.
What brand of diapers do you use?
I love Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers, but I haven't been able to find them on sale lately so we've been using the drug store brand (Shopper's Drug Mart brand here in Ontario) and loving them... plus they're half the price of Pampers!
What kind of formula or do you EBF?
EBF
CIO? Yes or no.
Nope.
Your favorite baby item?
FP Rock n Play -- this item is great for our small master bedroom because I don't think we'd be able to fit a play pen in there beside the bed... it's also very portable. I move it into the home office every morning so we can hang out in there while I check FB, watch Netflix, what-have-you.
Baby's favorite baby item?
His play mat. His favourite places to sleep are his Rock n Play, Chicco Keyfit car seat and his Bright Starts swing.
How often does LO eat?
Every 2-4 hours. Sometimes he'll do a longer stretch at night (like 6 hrs).
Any naps?
Yea he usually has two naps between feedings -- he falls alseep right after his feeding/diaper change, wakes up to play, sleeps until he's hungry again.
STTN?
Sometimes!
Color eyes?
Blue
Teething?
Yea, I'm pretty sure he's teething. He's been a bit more fussy lately, chewing on his soother and drooling lots (he's even got the wet drooly diapers to prove it!).
Solids?
Nope. I'll be holding off until the time between his feedings starts to decrease. Hoping that he'll last until he's at least 6 months old!
What kind of bottles?
The only ones we've tried so far are Tommy Tippy and Avent (came with my hand pump).
Baby shopping addiction?
Currently researching high chairs! I'm kind of over the clothes thing since he's been growing waaaay too fast.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3?
I'm hoping to be pregnant with number 2 just before Connor is 1 year old, but if it doesn't happen for a little while after that I'm okay with that. I'm loving this time I get to exclusively focus on him!
I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living my baby you'll be.
- Robert Munsch
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers during the day and Baby Dry at night
What kind of formula or do you EBF? WE use Alimentum mixed with breastmilk for all her bottles. Although she doesn't have a milk allergy her pediatric GI says it digests faster so it helps her reflux.
CIO? Yes or no. Yes, when old enough.
Your favorite baby item? It changes depending on what she's liking the most
Baby's favorite baby item? Right now she likes the Fisher Price Snail
How often does LO eat? Every 2.5 hours during the day and sometimes once during the night, sometimes she sleeps through
Any naps? 2-4 a day depending on length
STTN? Sometimes, getting more frequent
Color eyes? Brown or Hazel depending on the day
Teething? Yes
Solids? Just started rice cereal a few days ago
What kind of bottles? Tommee Tippee
Baby shopping addiction? Clothes, I swear I'd have more money if she had been a boy.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? Around April 2012
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Baby Dry
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF
CIO? Yes or no. No, but I do not judge those who do it properly
Your favorite baby item? exersaucer
Baby's favorite baby item? his exersaucer or this stuffed elephant he has that plays music
How often does LO eat? as often as he would like
Any naps? three-ish two 1 1/2 hrs and one that is 3 hrs.
STTN? yep since about six-ish weeks
Color eyes? Blue but I think they are turning brown
Teething? I think so but none are in yet
Solids? none yet, we are thinking of starting next week
What kind of bottles? if he does it is medela
Baby shopping addiction? clothing, but I have that problem for myself
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? when he is two yrs old
What brand of diapers do you use?
We CD and currently use BG 3.0 and 4.0 OS and we have a couple of OS FuzziBunz. I'm trying REALLY hard not to buy any more bc we have plenty, but it's a powerful addiction.
What kind of formula or do you EBF?
EBF... in fact, I have so many sample formulas that I need to find somebody or somewhere to donate them. If I had to stop BF today, she could probably survive for another month or two with my freezer stash.
CIO? Yes or no.
No way.
Your favorite baby item?
Ergo!! Or, her diapers. I just love them!
Baby's favorite baby item?
Sophie. Seriously, her face lights up as soon as she sees it and when I squeak it, her entire body shakes.
How often does LO eat?
Hmm... maybe seven times a day.
Any naps?
Hah. It's different every day. We aim for at least one though!!
STTN?
She's STTN since she was a few weeks old. It's wonderful.
Color eyes?
Blue
Teething?
The grandmas seem to think so bc she's so drooly. I say no.
Solids?
Nope. We'll see if she's interested at six months but we aren't going to push it. Also, we're doing BLW, so she may not want solids until nine months. Who knows!?
What kind of bottles?
She's not picky. I just use the Medela ones that came with my pump.
Baby shopping addiction?
Cloth diapers, baby carriers, clothes and accessories.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3?
Maybe in August, if not this August then next August. (I'm trying for a late spring/early summer baby... we'll see how that goes, right?)
What brand of diapers do you use? Huggies
What kind of formula or do you EBF? Breastfeed
CIO? Yes or no. No
Your favorite baby item? Pump J
Baby's favorite baby item? Summer Infant Right Height Bath Centre
How often does LO eat? On demand
Any naps? Sometimes
STTN? She was ? but the last few nights she?s been up a couple of times per night
Color eyes? Blue
Teething? She has her two bottom teeth
Solids? Not yet
What kind of bottles? When we do use them, we use Playtex Ventair
Baby shopping addiction? Definitely! I am always looking for unique items! (Etsy is my enemy!)
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? We plan to start trying in October/November
What brand of diapers do you use? I use pampers most of the time but I have tons of different kinds that I got from my shower so I am using those up right now.
What kind of formula or do you EBF? I am using Gerber Good Start Gentle Plus, I hate the way it dissolves (or doesn't) though!
CIO? Yes or no. No, I will probably have to at some point but right now he sleeps pretty well.
Your favorite baby item? the swing i suppose...
Baby's favorite baby item? Playmats.
How often does LO eat? Whenever he wants basically, it is so varied. He is starting to get better at spacing out bottles though.
Any naps? Usually a few during the day
STTN? Off and on. He does pretty good stretches most of the time though. But just when I think we are on to something he will have an awful night!
Color eyes? dark dark brown.
Teething? not yet.
Solids? not yet.
What kind of bottles? Dr. Browns
Baby shopping addiction? SHOES! I know, I know... babies do not need shoes but it is freezing here and I am not taking him out with just socks on! Plus, they are adorable.
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? No plans for that at all. I am raising keeton by myself right now and I do not need a second!
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Swaddlers
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF, but in the process of weaning so DD gets 1-2 bottles of Similac Sensitive
CIO? Yes or no. No
Your favorite baby item? Exersaucer
Baby's favorite baby item? Violet
How often does LO eat? Every 3-4 hours during the day
Any naps? 2-3
STTN? Right now she sleeps from 7:30-3:30, eats, and then goes back to bed until 7-7:30
Color eyes? Blue
Teething? Both bottom teeth are through
Solids? Not yet, we will start next month
What kind of bottles? Avent
Baby shopping addiction? Clothes!
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? We need to buy a bigger house first, so maybe late 2012/early 2013
What brand of diapers do you use? We did the diaper raffle at my shower, so I am still using those up. I think we prefer Luvs and Pampers
What kind of formula or do you EBF? I am still EBFing at almost 4months. I really hope I can make it to a year!
CIO? Yes or no. ---I don't let her cry for more than a minute without picking her up. If she's fussing I let her fuss for a little bit longer.
Your favorite baby item? Cozy cover...it's been a cold, snowy winter and it has made it so easy to take her out!
Baby's favorite baby item? FP Cow
How often does LO eat? She eats about every 2 to 2 1/2 hours during the day, but she's STTN or only waking up once to eat, so she's still only eating about 8x per day.
Any naps? usually hour nap in morning about 2 hours after she wakes up, longer nap 2-3 hours in afternoon, and catnap in evening
STTN? She sleeps a minimum of 5 hours, but has been up to 9 hours
Color eyes? DARK blue with brown in the middle, just like DH, not sure if they will continue to change though.
Teething? I think she is starting, but will confirm with pedi in 2 weeks
Solids? Not yet, will talk to pedi in 2 weeks at 4 month appt.
What kind of bottles? Playtex Dropins with latex nipples
Baby shopping addiction? socks that actually fit and stay on!
When do you plan on TTC #2 or 3? We said we will start to talk about it and see where we are financially, etc. when DD is 18months. At this point we agree that we would like DD to be around 3 years old when we have #2.
What brand of diapers do you use? Pampers Swaddlers
What kind of formula or do you EBF? EBF
CIO? No
Your favorite baby item? FP Rock n Play, swaddles, pacifier
Baby's favorite baby item? FP Whale tub
How often does LO eat? Every 3 hours during the day
Any naps? Usually 3, but less than 1 hour each
STTN? Yes. Since about 2 months. She sleeps from 9ish-6ish
Color eyes? Blue/Grey but will probably turn Brown
Teething? Possibly. She has started drooling more and we are wondering if it is coming soon.
Solids? Not yet
What kind of bottles? Dr. Brown
Baby shopping addiction? Yes! I especially love Janie and Jack. I have never bought anything from Gymboree, but I love their summer stuff.
When do you plan to TTC #2 or 3? Our original plan was to start TTC in June. I just started a new job and so now we're thinking about waiting until at least October when Ellie will be 1. I don't think we will want to wait any longer than that though.