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I can't tell you how many nails I broke changing crib sheets! I don't mean that from a "must be manicured" stance, but, it is sooo painful to rip the nail off to the nub of your finger! The zippered crib sheets that Debby is talking about are a HUGE blessing.
And, I think I got my crib from Walmart..not Kmart! LOL, I was thinking, "when have I ever gone to Kmart???"
Can anyone who got a set at Walmart post a link of it, if you remember what kind it was?
Thank you. :)
They make it easier because you don't have to lift the mattress to change the sheets. You can just unzip, change the pad and rezip. You don't have to remove the bumper either. The bottom part of the sheet set rarely needs to come off because baby doesn't sleep on that part. It fits the mattress like a cupcake wrapper would fit a cupcake, around the bottom, then the zippered sheets zip all the way around the top close to the edge, so the zipper is a) covered and b) out of the way so baby won't sleep on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sabies
Hugito also slept in his carrier for the first few weeks he was home. That was the only way he slept in the beginning.
This crib is similar to Hugito's. This one is nicer tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by beeniesmom
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8087174
not on mine. You just press in a little button and the side pulls off and then you just slide it back on. easy peasy :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobodeb
Thanks for the link!
Anyone ever tried "kushies" cloth diapers? There's a little store nearby that carries them. They're really cute and a little less expensive than the Bumgenius. :)
I was wondering what kind of lightweight strollers anyone had good luck with or heard good things about. I have a travel system (car seat that snaps into a stroller) because I got one as a gift, but the stroller is so heavy and bulky that it really is a pain. It is fine for walks around the neighborhood, but taking it out is really inconvenient- it takes up the whole trunk of my car! I'd like a decent lightweight stroller. I was thinking about this one: Chicco Liteway. I like that it's small and light, and that it can even be used for newborns, so I could use it right away. I've heard good things about MacClarens strollers but they are a lot more expensive. I'm open to other suggestions too! :)
The Chicco strollers are wonderful.
I've been 'testdriving' all thier strollers and that is a good one.
Very easy to manuver and light.
Ok! I got the crib and dresser changer.
Now I need to purchase a mattress.
What is a good baby mattress? Firm, soft, coil count, brand.
Definitely firm. I can't remember what else makes one 'good'. I think the more coils the better, I'm not positive though (that's just what seems to stick out in my head).Quote:
Originally Posted by beeniesmom
Also make sure the mattress fits snug in your crib. You don't want any spaces or gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib.
I bought mine at babies r us.... it was advertised from newborns to up to 3yrs... it was the second or third chepest... and we tought that by 3 he would probably already have aq big boy bed which could last till college... ;):p
firm is the best... I hate soft matresses that you sink in... oh and get a matress cover..(liquid repellent ;))
I thought I would share a few items I found that I really love! One of them is the pacimal or the wubbanub. They are basically pacifier holders that are small, weighted stuffed animals. It really helps keep the pacifier in the right spot so it doesn't fall out every 2 seconds, and Lyra really likes to hold and touch hers. The wubbanub is really cute, but you can't take the pacifier out, which makes it hard to clean. I just ordered a pacimal which can switch out the pacifiers, so I like that. Both of these use the "soothie" pacifier which is what they use in most hospitals.
The other item I saw on the today show, it's called a Tummy Tub. Or you can get the "European Spa Baby" bathtub on amazon (if the others are sold out- this is the one I bought)- they are the same thing. Lyra hated baths until I got one of these! She actually cracked a smile while in this. :)