Rear-Facing Infant Seat without Base
Installation of a rear-facing infant car seat without the base using the vehicle seat belt. This is a useful technique to know if you plan to ...
Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Base
Check out my video review on the SnugRide Infant Car Seat Base in Navy. Light weight. Easy to install, easy to use with car seat. Comes in many ...
Car Seat Installation: Evenflo Embrace 5 Convenience Base
www.evenflo.com - Thisvideo demonstrates the installation procedure for the Evenflo Embrace 5 Infant car seat with convenience base, and explains ...
Baby Stuff
I've gotten so many questions about what we need for the next addition to our family. I had given away everything awhile ago, because we never thought we'd be back at a newborn phase (because of Kyrgyzstan, then Ethiopia was next on our hearts), and if we ever were, it'd be SEVERAL years from now and I was not going to store a ton of baby items for 8 years. I don't mean having another newborn biologically in several years--we are done with that, but that's another topic for another post. Yes, you read that right--breastmilk. A very close friend is going to pump and freeze some milk for our baby! Amazing, huh? Any of you who have experience with pumping know that that is PURE. LOVE. How neat that our baby can have optimal nutrition to start out. I'm hoping to add to the stock of breastmilk, which is AWKWARD to announce publicly...but that'll be another post. Even though it's awkward to talk about, I'm glad to write about the various aspects of adoption, so eh, why not let the world know? :) We already have a Pack-n-play, a stroller that the infant seat can fit on, a bag we can use for a diaper bag, bouncy seat, booster chair (we'll use instead of setting up a big high chair) with a tray, and a small crib. We also have an old BebePod, but not the kind that can have a tray or has straps. That would be really nice, but not a necessity. Baby carrier: I have a pink wrap I made, so if it's a boy I'll make a new wrap :) Still keeping an eye out for a quicker on-off carrier like a sling or Ergo. Does anyone have any experience with the Bjorn AND the Ergo? The Bjorn kinda kills my shoulders, even though it has lots of support and the lumbar support thing. I've heard the Ergo is better. ????? Rick is willing to wear a strappy carrier like the Bjorn or Ergo, I dunno about a sling :)
I'm guessing you know this already (if you are planning on stocking some breast milk) but with the help of some hormones, you can breastfeed your baby. I have a friend who has adopted 2 infants (both ethnic) and has breastfed both. Great bonding; the best possible nutrition; and free. I guess I'm a fan! Oh, and I'd love to know if you go for the Ergo carrier (where you get it and what you think.) I'm looking for better support for open air market shopping and international air travel! :) Excited for your new adventure.