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Busy Parents help

AmandaV — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:53:50 GMT

Good answer, lol.

Busy Parents help

tibvastag — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:11:04 GMT

Yes when they turn 18. Sorry couldn't help it =)

Busy Parents help

AmandaV — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:28:40 GMT

Looking for tips on when as a parent you find time to shower, eat, etc. Does it eventually just fit into your routine?

Baby Gift...Late

RockfordMygofer — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:57:26 GMT

My sister-in-law just had a baby and one of her favorite gifts, that didn't come off her registry, was supplies for her medicine cabinet; baby Tylenol, Mylicon gas relief, baby Orajel, baby cold medicine, diaper rash cream, pedia lax, kid band-aids, etc. Stuff they'll eventually need, but may not have on hand at the time.

Baby Gift...Late

AmandaV — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:49:05 GMT

Thanks for the feedback!! She is a close friend who just had a baby so I really want to put together something cute. I will let you know what I do!

Baby Gift...Late

Paula — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:43:05 GMT

I do the same thing as AmandaJ. Just see what's left on the registry or pick up those every day things like diapers that really add up. I also like to get something special for mom too, like some great bath and body stuff or a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant or bookstore.

Baby Gift...Late

AmandaJ — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:19:39 GMT

I usually see what's left over on their registry (it's usually the boring stuff, but necessities). That our a big gift pack with diapers, wipes, bibs or other everyday needs.

Baby Gift...Late

AmandaV — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:26:16 GMT

I am wondering...If you are late on a baby gift (baby has been born), shower is over...what is good post birth gift to get? I was thinking onezies or burp clothes but looking for other recommendations?

Gifts for New Parent

crazybaileyGrl — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:28:25 GMT

I totally agree! My neighbor has two boys under the age of three. She never has a moment to herself and I'm certain she would ADORE an hour to sit quietly and pamper herself.

Gifts for New Parent

gofergal — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:34:19 GMT

Well I AM the gofergal :) I eat, sleep, breathe mygofer.

OK, in all seriousness, I think a great baby gift in that price range is a Pack 'n Play or a car seat so baby has something to ride home in when he or she comes home.

Gifts for New Parent

BTShine — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:38:16 GMT

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Gifts for New Parent

gofergal — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:57:39 GMT

How about a mygofer.com gift card?!

Gifts for New Parent

judydachman — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:53:14 GMT

Spa time, massage, Mani Pedi. Dinner out gift card, with you offering to baby sit, so mom and dad can connect.

DIAPERS, and wipes (very practical).

Gifts for New Parent

LiMarie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:24:41 GMT

Bubble bath, light cologne, dusting powder but you would need to know what fragrances she likes. If you are close to the new parents an offer of an evening or and hour or two of babysitting is always good too.

Gifts for New Parent

JulieK — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:48:06 GMT

I know this sounds crazy, but, maybe a gift certificate for a manicure. It gives her an excuse to get out of the house and have a little "me" time. Or a gift certificate to a local coffee shop. She is going to be tired!

Either way, a mom gift is sure to be appreciated!!

Gifts for New Parent

AmandaJ — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:53:24 GMT

Along with that, my friend and his wife had a baby yesterday. I am going to get something for the baby from their registry, but i also wanted to get something small for his wife that is just for her. I know my friends with children say that they sometime felt fogotten after the baby was born. Any ideas for a new mom? This is her first.

Making baby food....

laurelS — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:40:04 GMT

I just saw Tori Spelling, on her reality show Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, making baby food for her little ones...briliiant idea! I don't have children yet, but I think I would definitely enjoy making special concoctions and trying new foods with baby! I'm really into organic and natural products and think it is great to know exactly where your food comes from and what it's made of. For families that grow their own produce, it seems most logical to make your own baby food!

Making baby food....

Paula — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:57:29 GMT

I like the ice cube tray idea. That seems really convenient.

Making baby food....

JulieK — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:13:16 GMT

This is what I did for both of my boys-soooo easy, and cheaper than buying. I would throw just about anything in that food processor for them. My favorite was lentils with any vegetable you can name. They loved it. I would freeze a whole bunch in ice cube trays, and it was ready any time.

There was actually something kind of satisfying, too, when they liked it, too. Now, I am lucky if I can get them to eat anything I make! : )

Making baby food....

Paula — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:13:29 GMT

I've never done it myself, but I've heard of people just cooking up things like carrots, peas, chicken and stuff (not all together though, separately) and then mooshing them up in a food processor or blender so it's mooshy like baby food in a jar. Someone I used to work with grew veggies in her garden, made puree from them and then sealed them using a Foodsaver vacuum so they'd be like fresh when they were thawed out.