Gear & Toys: Infant, Munchkin

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Seeking Free Baby Gear

Hi, I'm trying to be crazy-frugal in shopping for baby gear, because the less I spend on baby stuff we need, the fewer extra hours my husband has to work to allow me to stay home. Does anyone have the following items they would like to get rid of, or know where I can get them for free? I live west of Whitmore Lake and could travel up to 10 miles to pick an item up or meet you in Ann Arbor during the week if you have something to give away. Thanks so much! -diaper bag -baby swing -wet bag/cloth diapers/pail liners/etc. -contoured...

Carriers & Slings

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Need Ideas for Infant Bathing

I live in an apartment with my husband and 6 month old baby boy. We have a small bathroom (unfortunately, no tub- only a shower!) and cannot afford to move right now. I have been bathing our baby in the standard plastic baby tub that fits in the kitchen sink, but he's starting to get too big for that little tub! Our bathroom really is quite small and I did try to bathe him once in a small tub on the floor of the shower stall, but it was uncomfortable for me to squeeze into the corner to bathe him. Any ideas for how I could continue to...

Furniture & Bedding

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What Do You Really Need for an Infant?

So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many registries and think they include a lot of frivolous items (wipe warmers ect) So if you could go back in time and know then what you know now, what are your must have items. When I say I have nothing I mean not one baby item at all. I know I'll need a crib, clothes, ect. I also plan on breastfeeding, so I will need a pump for when I return to work and there are so many to...

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Baby Registry Help

We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was...

Safety Products

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What Do You Really Need for an Infant?

So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many registries and think they include a lot of frivolous items (wipe warmers ect) So if you could go back in time and know then what you know now, what are your must have items. When I say I have nothing I mean not one baby item at all. I know I'll need a crib, clothes, ect. I also plan on breastfeeding, so I will need a pump for when I return to work and there are so many to...

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BPA In Baby Bottles

I have been reading a lot lately about BPA in baby bottles. I am starting...

Strollers

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What Age to Give up the Stroller?

So, I was reading the last question about strapping your child into the stroller or supermarket cart and it seemed that people were talking about 4 and 5 year olds strapping themselves into the stroller. The last time I used my stroller, my son was probably 16 months old. The last time I took it to the airport (the most walking we do at a quick pace) he was 18 months and we didn't use it. How long did you use a stroller?

Toys

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Toys for a 4 Month Old

I have a beautiful, active 4 month old little girl. She is very alert and interested in surroundings but seems to be at this stage where she is not easily entertained for any period of time. My husband and I give her floor time, tummy time, have various toys, stuffed animals, swing etc. Looking for any toys that someone has used that their infant seemed to really enjoy. She loves music, loves the baby Einstein DVD's (hopefully that is not too sad that we have her watch a video or Sprout channel-she loves it).