Posts by MamaScout

I agree--books on cd are NOT the same as tv. I think listening to a story on CD still requires a bit of imagination, which is totally not needed for tv viewing. We also love them for the car, when it's not possible to drive and...

I just found beautiful thing online. It's from the no impact man, about how they entertain their daughter without the tv. http://noimpactman.typepad.com/blog/...aining-is.html

I am about to sew a ring sling with solarveil fabric. It looks like the solarveil will not fray at the edges, so I am wondering if I need to hem the edges? Anyone ever made one without hemming the long edges? Will it fray? I would...

My apologies if this message is in the wrong place.... I just got an Arm's Reach Cosleeper for a wicked good bargain, but it only came with one sheet. Replacements are almost $20! Anyone have any clever ideas for co-sleeper sheets?...

Hugs to you, mama. My DS didn't sleep until he was 9 months old. I am so sorry, I know how painful it is. Have you tried reading "The No-Cry Sleep Solution"? There are so many good ideas in that book, too numerous to...

I got an Arm's Reach Cosleeper for a wicked bargain, but I cannot see spending almost $20 on sheets. Mine came with one, and I think I might be able to copy it, but it looks rather complicated, and my thought is that maybe it wouldn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by AlexisT Personally, I would go to this practice and actually meet them for real. You're not committing to anything by that, but you'll have a firmer basis for a decision. You might hate them,...

We didn't find out with my first pregnancy and we don't plan to on this one, either. For us, we really love the surprise. There's really nothing like hearing your husband shout out "IT'S A BOY!" when the baby is all wiggly...

I am expecting baby #2 in January, and would like to make a few swaddling blankets. My DS would sleep only when swaddled, but he was so huge that he quickly outgrew those tiny little receiving blankets. I would like to make something...

Thanks everyone!