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March 2014 Moms
lalaith50
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Dumb Questions
lalaith50
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F14 gave me this idea, so maybe if people want they can feel free to add their own "dumb questions" here that don't quite deserve their own threads?
- Do people actually use the straps on a changing pad? They seem like more of a hassle than they're worth...
- If you have medical breastfeeding issues (like an infection or something,) what kind of doctor do you go to? Your baby's ped? (like maybe if it's something that affects your baby like thrush or something?) or back to your OB? Or to your own personal family doctor?
- How do you "stock up" on diapers if you don't really know what will work for your baby? Like if you used the deals from here https://www.babycheapskate.com/2014/01/26/top-diaper-and-formula-deals-of-the-week-in-store-126/
You could really save a ton of money if you bought a few boxes every week... but how do you know what kind to buy? An assortment, since if one kind doesn't work you'll have to buy and try other kinds anyhow? Or is it better to just wait and see?
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Re: Dumb Questions
I went to my OB for my mastitis
I just hope for the best and buy whatever diapers lol, not very helpful
This exactly, only I was lucky and never had mastitis. He told me to call him if I got it, though.
Once you know what type of diaper works best, you can order in bulk from Amazon or sign up for Amazon Mom.
I never used the straps, because I never walked away
Like PPs, If it affected baby then pedi, if it was just me the OB.
I only sort of stocked up. I went with Pampers sensitive to start (seemed to be the safest) and then I alternated with swaddlers. But I did a small box of newborns and then a couple boxes of 1's and then one box of 2 and 3's to have. But I never needed to change brands and I used Amazon mom once I knew I would need more.
Be careful about washing carseat items, they are flame retardant and you can remove that protection, If you do wash the little shoulder pads with more than water you should request new ones from the manufacturer.
As for the weather covers, you can use any kind if you do not use the carrier in the car (ie a city family only using a stroller) but if you use the car, like PPS said it cannot go UNDER the baby and interfere with straps. You can avoid this by using the "shower cap" style ones. JJ Cole does have one, there is also the jolly jumper as well. After market accessories and bulk jackets will void the car seat warranty, you could only use accessories made by the manufacturer for that particular seat.
Washing clothes. I admit after a few months I stopped when I realized DD wasn't sensitive. I never washed a stuffed animal, I may consider if it was "used".
DD - Lucia Alessandra 6/18/12 ~~~ Welcoming Baby Boy!! - 3/26/14
I never used the straps on my changing pad.
We used the same butt paste @berry30 said when the rashes get bad. Otherwise I use a more natural one for little ones because we cd.
Your OB will treat things like mastitis and you can go to them if you have thrush or anything else related to having a baby. You can see your child's pedi if they have thrush. If you aren't sure on a specific ailment down the road, just call your OB and check.
As for diapers, we didn't stock up ahead of time, we just used all the ones we had gotten from our showers and then after finding what worked best, week we what to buy later on. You can always return/ exchange kinds that don't work for your LO.
Uh, how DO you attach the pad to the table? Or don't you??
LOVE this thread idea. Makes me so happy.
Yeah, ours came with hardware to attach it to the dresser. We only attached it to the back because I didn't want to put a hole in the front, and we haven't had any problems with it moving.
My friend had a preemie baby and they told her that if you put stuffed animals (which everyone kept giving her for his nicu time) in the freezer, it'll sanitize them. Here's what a quick google search brought up: https://mom.me/home/5997-how-sanitize-stuffed-toys/
This. I never had to avoid anything either.
As for clothing @AriaAmante143 I think it's personal preference. We didn't do sleepers during the day. I hated messing with them during diaper changes. We used onesies with pants or baby legs a lot during the day.
TTC since December 2012, BFP 6/25/13. EDD 3/2/14. Baby Elias born 2/21/14 (38w5d)!
Don't know how true it is, but here it is @laura8388
https://www.setrecipes.com/breastfeeding-foods/
For nipple cream usage, it kind of depends on what kind you have. Before using any you can try expressing a little bit of breast milk, rubbing that over the nipple area and letting it dry. For some women that is enough to help heal and protect. Other ointments or creams that I've seen are applied when you finish nursing. I used lanolin with DS and later had to use a prescription antibiotic ointment and I don't believe I had to wipe it off before nursing again. Check the packages and with LC's.