Comments on: Baby Gear Recommendations http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:47:51 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joy http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-81087 Joy Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:18:36 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-81087 I love this list. Thanks for posting it. My only thoughts/concerns include: 4. Diaper Genie's have been getting a great deal of criticism because they are even worse for the environmental than other methods. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/55791/ten_reasons_why_you_should_not_buy.html?cat=25 12. "If you’re making the bottle way ahead of time, though, the bubbles will settle." Please check formula instructions or breastmilk storage/prep instructions of careprovider to avoid spoilage. 30. Many careproviders now advise against cleaning the umbilical cord stump with alcohol. New parents may want to ask their care provider about this issue prior to doing so. I love this list. Thanks for posting it. My only thoughts/concerns include:

4. Diaper Genie’s have been getting a great deal of criticism because they are even worse for the environmental than other methods. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/55791/ten_reasons_why_you_should_not_buy.html?cat=25

12. “If you’re making the bottle way ahead of time, though, the bubbles will settle.” Please check formula instructions or breastmilk storage/prep instructions of careprovider to avoid spoilage.

30. Many careproviders now advise against cleaning the umbilical cord stump with alcohol. New parents may want to ask their care provider about this issue prior to doing so.

]]> By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Queercents Adds Lesbian Mom Writer http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-73575 Mombian » Blog Archive » Queercents Adds Lesbian Mom Writer Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:47:16 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-73575 [...] I agree that babies need skin-to-skin contact, but I don’t think that all of them need it to be “constant.” Helen and I put our son in his own room after a few days of keeping him in our room in a cradle (a handmade family heirloom; not an expensive purchase). He wasn’t “miserable” and we slept better, even though he was in the next room over and we could hear him when he needed us. I’ve written more on this in my own list of Baby Gear Recommendations. [...] [...] I agree that babies need skin-to-skin contact, but I don’t think that all of them need it to be “constant.” Helen and I put our son in his own room after a few days of keeping him in our room in a cradle (a handmade family heirloom; not an expensive purchase). He wasn’t “miserable” and we slept better, even though he was in the next room over and we could hear him when he needed us. I’ve written more on this in my own list of Baby Gear Recommendations. [...]

]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Ten Money Questions for Dana Rudolph http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-72804 Queercents » Blog Archive » Ten Money Questions for Dana Rudolph Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:02:30 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-72804 [...] Mombian includes the practical side of parenting and one such resource is your frugal list of baby gear essentials. We all know that children cost a heck of a lot of money. Are they worth the expense? If I wanted [...] [...] Mombian includes the practical side of parenting and one such resource is your frugal list of baby gear essentials. We all know that children cost a heck of a lot of money. Are they worth the expense? If I wanted [...]

]]> By: Family Pride’s Blog » ten money questions for Dana Rudolph http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-24310 Family Pride’s Blog » ten money questions for Dana Rudolph Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:31:04 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-24310 [...] Mombian includes the practical side of parenting and one such resource is your frugal list of baby gear essentials. We all know that children cost a heck of a lot of money. Are they worth the expense? If I wanted to be flippant, I’d say “Ask me when my son turns 18.” In truth, though, I’ve known from before he was born that it’s not about the money. That’s not to say kids should be overindulged–just that they’re priceless. [...] [...] Mombian includes the practical side of parenting and one such resource is your frugal list of baby gear essentials. We all know that children cost a heck of a lot of money. Are they worth the expense? If I wanted to be flippant, I’d say “Ask me when my son turns 18.” In truth, though, I’ve known from before he was born that it’s not about the money. That’s not to say kids should be overindulged–just that they’re priceless. [...]

]]> By: Family Pride’s Blog » Blog Archive » ten money questions for Dana Rudolph http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-24134 Family Pride’s Blog » Blog Archive » ten money questions for Dana Rudolph Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:52:30 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-24134 [...] Mombian includes the practical side of parenting and one such resource is your frugal list of baby gear essentials. We all know that children cost a heck of a lot of money. Are they worth the expense? If I wanted to be flippant, I’d say “Ask me when my son turns 18.” In truth, though, I’ve known from before he was born that it’s not about the money. That’s not to say kids should be overindulged–just that they’re priceless. [...] [...] Mombian includes the practical side of parenting and one such resource is your frugal list of baby gear essentials. We all know that children cost a heck of a lot of money. Are they worth the expense? If I wanted to be flippant, I’d say “Ask me when my son turns 18.” In truth, though, I’ve known from before he was born that it’s not about the money. That’s not to say kids should be overindulged–just that they’re priceless. [...]

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Mary Cheney and Heather Poe Expecting a Baby http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-8556 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Mary Cheney and Heather Poe Expecting a Baby Thu, 07 Dec 2006 02:49:09 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-8556 [...] Baby Gear Recommendations [...] [...] Baby Gear Recommendations [...]

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Free Super Save Shipping Now at Amazon Baby Store http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Free Super Save Shipping Now at Amazon Baby Store Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:37:50 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-1247 [...] If you’re expecting or adopting a baby for the first time, you might also want to check out my own Baby Gear Recommendations for some ideas on what you may need. by D | posted in Parenting, Health and Safety, Household Finance [...] [...] If you’re expecting or adopting a baby for the first time, you might also want to check out my own Baby Gear Recommendations for some ideas on what you may need. by D | posted in Parenting, Health and Safety, Household Finance [...]

]]> By: angela http://www.mombian.com/2005/11/03/baby-gear-recommendations/comment-page-1/#comment-97 angela Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:49:14 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=100#comment-97 or buy nothing but nappies, and see what you need as time goes on. we bought very little and it was much more than we needed. as my midwife said, all babies need is arms for warmth and comfort, and breasts for food. add nappies/diapers to save yourself from getting dirty. or buy nothing but nappies, and see what you need as time goes on. we bought very little and it was much more than we needed. as my midwife said, all babies need is arms for warmth and comfort, and breasts for food. add nappies/diapers to save yourself from getting dirty.

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