Saturday, July 13, 2013

How many gallons of a cage would a savannah monitor need?

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DVeek


and what is more desirable
length or width

and how long can they go without eating
acctually can you tell me how many inches long wide and tall it should be



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Alyssa is basically right, but I would add that a 6' x 2' cage is minimun for a savannah to survive- not to have a good life.
An actual minimum size cage for a savannah to actaully enjoy life would be more like 8 feet long, 4 feet tall, and 4 feet wide. They should have the opportunity to dig their own burrow, which requires a large amount of clean dirt-like 1.5 feet deep- at least in one part of the cage. Thats if you want the lizard to have a good quality of life.
I had a savannah for nearly 5 years, and he lived in a 6' x 2' x 2' cage, and I will never do that to such a large lizard again. It is no life for them. Unfortunately once I got him, I did not have a place to put such a large cage, and couldnt find anyone else who could provide such a home either.
As far as length versus height, they are ground dwellers, so length is most important, but it still takes a fairly tall enclosure to provide the depth for digging, and still have enough airspace to provide the temperature gradient that they need- from 70-something degrees up to well over 100 degrees.
Young savs eat about every other day- babies maybe even every day. Adults eat at least once a week- probably twice. Depends on the individual.
I would imagine a healthy adult could go several weeks without eating(if it absolutely had to), but I wouldnt recommend doing it. A young sav shouldnt go more than a couple weeks without food- but again, I wouldnt recommend it.
They do cost a fair amount to keep between the caging cost, electricity, and lots of rodents or chicks. And big lizards make big smelly poop- often.
It only takes about a year or 2 for a savannah to be 3.5 feet long, so please consider this very seriously. It is very hard to re-home an adult monitor later- lots of people will sound interested, but chances are, no-one qualified will actually be able to take him.
That being said, savannahs are neat lizards, and can have great temperments, and be a fun pet if they are taken care of properly.
Here is a link to order a book, "The Savannah Monitor Lizard: The Truth About Varanus Exanthematicus" that I recommend, its very affordable, like 12 bucks plus a few bucks shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Savannah-Monitor-Lizard-Varanus-Exanthematicus/dp/0952663295/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205086440&sr=8-1
Hope this helps.

What are common health problems for labs?







I'm adopting one tomorrow and while it's supposedly from two lab parents it could be from anyone but I'll just assume it really is a lab.

I just need a heads up on what to speak to my vet about when I take her tomorrow.



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Labs are fantastic dogs but unfortunately they have been over bred and can have several health issues.
Many have a variety of skin problems and allergies. I have seen this most often in chocolate labs. Many of them tend to be on the hefty side, so monitoring food is a good habit to start. Aside from being unhealthy, if they put on too much weight too quickly, it can increase their risk of hip dysplasia.
Most dogs who have it are genetically predisposed to this but trauma and rapid growth (common in large breed dogs) have been shown to increase their chances of getting this painful and debilitating disease.
Cancer can be common in the breed as well. I have seen a greater occurrence of elbow dysplasia in them as well.
They can have different types of eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts and retinal dysplasia.
There are other less common problems as well. I know it sounds like a lot already, right?! There is no guarantee that your pup would have any of these issues.
You could ask about mom and dad and see if they have had any of these problems. If so, then at least you can be aware that your dog may have the same disease process in the future.
It is great that you are taking her to the vet asap. After a thorough exam they will instruct you on what to do. Make sure you get her on a good quality large breed puppy food. Many of the diseases I listed above do not appear until adulthood and beyond. You can certainly ask the vet about the occurrence of these and if there is anything you need to be concerned about.
Best of luck with your sweet baby! Thanks for adopting.




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Why is my internet so much slower on my laptop?

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I'm with virgin, both my computer & my laptop are connected to my via wireless connection. But my laptop gets but a small fraction of the speed my computer does.

Any ideas on how to sort this out?



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I assume that although you say both the laptop and desktop use a wifi connection that they are not situated in the same place. It is likely that the signal strength will vary in different positions in your house. If the router supports the latest draft n wifi standards and so does the wifi adapter in your desktop then check that your laptops adapted supports 8011n too. If it only supports earlier wifi standards like 8011.g then this is much slower and the reason for the difference.

If the wifi chip in the laptop also supports the 8011n wifi standard then there are several things that can affect wifi signal and things you can do to try and improve things

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/chaâ¦

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=coâ¦


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_neâ¦

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-Wâ¦
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

What are the essential baby items?




J.D.


I am making my baby registry and don't know what is essential. I am a single mother so I need things that will make my life as easy as possible, but I don't know if a bottle sterilizer or something like that is a waste of time, and money. Thanks


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Here's a good resource: http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/04/unnecessary-baby-products-a-list-of-things-not-to-register-for/

There are several other lists on the web of unnecessary baby items. Just google it.

You don't need any bottle-related items at all if you can stay home with the baby and breastfeed until the baby is eating solids (6 months). As a single mom, you probably will have to buy bottles so you can give the baby to a caregiver while you work and then you may need more of the accoutrements that go along with bottles. I don't think you need a bottle sterilizer though. Most bottles can be put through the dishwasher, and some can be boiled. You also don't need a bottle warmer, since you can just get the bottle out a little earlier than you need it and let it warm to room temperature, or put it in a bowl of hot water.

You also don't need a designated changing table. Any dresser or countertop that's a good height for you can be outfitted with a nonskid changing pad. Or get several thin change pads (the kind you can just roll up) and use them to change the baby wherever you are; bed, couch, floor, seat of the car, etc. That's probably what you'll end up doing anyway. Just make sure to never take your hand off your baby when you're changing him/her on an elevated surface. That goes for changing tables as much as anything.

Also, you don't need crib bumpers, crib bedding, pillows, or stuffed animals for the crib. The baby should have nothing in the crib except a well-fitting mattress and a fitted mattress sheet. Anything else is a suffocation/SIDS risk. There is a lot of evidence that crib bumpers are not safe for young infants and yet they're still being sold all over, so parents may not be aware of that. To keep baby warm, register for swaddle blankets, receiving blankets to swaddle baby in, or sleepsacks/nightgowns.

A baby tub is nonessential. You can take a bath with your baby, or bathe them in the sink until they are old enough to take baths in the bathtub. However, baby tubs can be a convenient item since they may make bathtime a bit more comfortable or pleasant for the baby or relaxing for you. They sell some bathtubs that look like buckets, usually called Euro baths. These allow the baby to sit up in the water and are said to mimic a womb-like environment for baby. I have never used one, but I have heard them recommended for colic.

If you have a smaller house or apartment, baby monitors are also unnecessary. Or if you have a smartphone, you can get an app that turns your phone into a baby monitor; you just need to have a second phone.

You definitely need some kind of diapers, whether cloth or disposable, and you need a car seat. Actually, you only need a car seat if you are giving birth in a hospital and/or planning to take your child anywhere in a car. Someone who lives in New York might not be required to have a car seat if it is clear that they are walking home from the hospital. Otherwise hospitals require that you have a properly installed car seat before you leave the hospital. If you're having a home birth, your midwife may or may not require that you have a carseat, but of course you need one if you ever want to drive anywhere with your baby or toddler. Anyone who owns a car should own a car seat. I wouldn't register for clothes or baby blankets because you'll get tons of those as gifts. Diapers, clothes/blankets, and a car seat are really all your absolute essentials. You have a lot of freedom from there as to what products you want for convenience.

For convenience, I would consider registering for a wrap, sling, or baby carrier, wipes (these are pretty essential, but you can always get by with wet paper towels), disposable diaper sacks to control odor, towels, bottles, breast pump, breastfeeding pillow like Boppy or My Brest Friend, nipple cream, a high chair, bibs, burp cloths, grooming items like a nasal aspirator, thermometer, nail clippers, etc., stroller, crib, crib mattress, at least two sets of crib sheets, rocker/glider (for you), footstool or ottoman (for breastfeeding comfort), a waterproof mattress protector for your bed if you will nurse the baby in bed or have him/her sleep with you, breast pads, nursing tops, a food mill if you don't already have one (and want to make your own baby food), baby gate (if you have stairs or unsafe areas in your home), outlet plugs, pacifiers, baby or toddler dishes and utensils, and baby shampoo/wash.

I would also highly recommend buying a few books for your child. You'll want to read to him/her and allow him/her to handle books to promote literacy, and kids tend to chew on library books so having a few favorites at home to let your baby handle and munch to his/her heart's content is a good idea.

Bouncers, swings, jumpers, activity mats, and toys are total extras. If you have a colicky baby or one that cries a lot even if you give him/her lots of love and attention, you may want to try these distractors. By the time you have a second kid, they will probably come in handy, and they can be useful as a safe place to put the baby while you shower, etc. so it's not a terrible idea to invest in one or two of these now. But they should be last on your list, since all your baby needs to entertain him/her in the first year is you. YOU are the best, most educational, most developmentally appropriate toy your baby could ever own, so keep that in mind when picking out toys, even books.




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Thursday, July 11, 2013

What do you need to keep a bearded dragon alive?

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Q. I might get one, so I need to learn about them :) I mean things like plants, heater, food bowl, substrate exc.


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First, visit http://www.beardeddragon.org Their caresheets and forums will make it all easier to understand. And there's lots of pics of many different people's setups!

Second, don't ask the pet store for advice. They are notorious for knowing next to nothing about reptile care, and what they DO know is often wrong and even dangerous.

A Tank: For a baby, you can start with a 20 gallon, but an adult needs at least a 40 gallon breeder, so be prepared to upgrade.
If you start with a bigger tank, use a divider, as a large tank can be intimidating to a baby, and make it harder for them to catch their food. You'll also want a screen lid for your tank.

UVB: ReptiSUN 10.0 or ReptiGLO 8.0 are the best bulbs on the market. Avoid Reptiglo 10.0 and ANY compact coil UVB's. They are DANGEROUS for your beardie's eyes. Use the fluorescent tube types. You can buy a fluorescent tube fixture at Lowes or Home Depot for the length that will fit your tank. Make sure the length covers at least half the tank.

Heat: Also from Lowes, you can get a utility or work light fixture...it's a silver metal dome and is rated for 150watts. Your bulb can be a regular household bulb or halogen bulb. Depending on many factors (tank size, type of bulb, your house's ambient temps, amount of ventilation), you might need a 75watt to 100watt bulb. You may even need 2 heat bulbs and fixtures. You just have to play around with what combination makes the right temps in your tank.

Thermometer: This is important and often overlooked. You need a digital indoor/outdoor therm with a probe end. The probe end should lie directly on the basking site. This will be the "outdoor" temp on the monitor. Your basking temp should be 100-110 and the cooler side of your tank should be around 80. Proper temps are very important for digestion. The stick on dial and strip thermometers are useless, often off up to 20degrees, and no way to measure directly on the basking site.

Substrate: Avoid anything that has particles, like sand (ESPECIALLY calci-sand or repti-sand), crushed walnut shells, any type of bark or pellets or anything like that. They will try to sell you this stuffin pet stores but it has a high risk of impaction.
You CAN use: Non-adhesive shelf liner, slate tiles or textured ceramic tiles (as long as they aren't slick) or even paper towels. Tiles are super easy to clean and disinfect and also aid in keeping beardie's nails filed down. A popular favorite amongst experienced keepers.

Other: You need a log or two for climbing and basking. Fake plants, rocks, etc. Just decorate to suit your tastes. Beardie's are terrestrial so they like floor space, so don't clutter it up too much. But they do like to climb a little, so a few things to climb around on is good.

A water dish is not really necessary. Beardies don't recognize standing water as something they should drink unless they've been trained to do so. They get their hydration through fresh veggies, daily misting and a bath every few days. So a cheap spray bottle is good to have, too.

Feeders: A young dragon can eat up to and over 50 crickets a day. For a young dragon that eats a lot, it's much easier to bulk order your crickets online (you can get 1000 crix delivered for around $16). You'll need something to keep them in. A 50-60 qt. rubbermaid or sterilite container works great. You can cut a big square in the lid and glue down a piece of screen (Lowes).
If you don't want to use crickets, you could also use: silk worms, horn worms, phoenix worms, one of several types of roaches, and superworms when your dragon is over 16".

Fresh veggies should be available at all times, even though a young dragon won't show much interest at first. Avoid any type of lettuce. Collard, turnip or mustard greens are great. Any type of squash is good. Here is a great resource for which foods you should and should not feed your beardie:
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.co...

Supplements: You need to dust your feeders with supplements once a day. Calcium w/ D3 5 times a week, and a multivitamin the other two days.

I believe that is the essential list. I know it can be overwhelming at first, but once you get it set up and get a routine going, it gets easier and is sooo rewarding.

Remember to have your setup at home and stabilized before you bring home your dragon.

Good luck!

How to stop my Guinea pig from biting me?




Animallove


I got a guinea pig baby from my friend who did not know her guinea was pregnant. She gave one to me and i had it for awhile and it keeps biting my me and every one by it we try say no bite but it did work and tap his noise but nothing work. (i am a first time owner w/ a guines pig)
Also i got him when he was 3 weeks and now he about 8 weeks old. I never start pick him up till a wee but i talk to him and gave him lot of treats so he know i am a friend not an enmey.



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DO NOT do anything physical to the guinea pig to "punish" it like tapping it on the nose-that is animal abuse. When your guinea pig learns to love and trust you (which comes with good quality care) the guinea pig will not bite you. Here is general information you NEED to know.

1.) Change their water daily...regardless of how much they have had to drink.
2.) Clean the cage at least 1x a week...more often if smaller cage
3.) Traditional pet store cages are not acceptable for adult guinea pigs. There are tons of websites that explain "C&C" cages that are fun and easy to build.
4.) Shavings must be aspen or carefresh (recycled paper) to prevent allergies or upper respiratory infection
5.) The primary food source should be hay. Alfalfa hay for young guinea pigs and timothy hay for adults (6months+). Food should be alfalfa based for 6 months and younger, and timothy based for older than 6 months.
6.) The ideal food is Oxbow brand. If not possible to get this, try Kleenmama or Kaytee Timothy Complete (this Kaytee brand can be found at Petco). Do not give seeds or other pellets as they have little nutritional value.
7.) Give lots of floor time but always monitor them. They will chew anything and everything--avoid giving them anything with plastic that can be ingested.
8.) They need their nails cut every month or so (2 person job; if their nails are black or if you feel uncomfortable, a vet can do it for $10 or less.)
9.) Find a vet who sees "exotics" or "pocket pets" in case you ever had a medical emergency.
10.) Educate yourself by looking at the guinealynx website (www.guinealynx.com) and their forums. This is a priceless resource for all types of questions.
11.) Give fresh veggies daily. Fruit may cause loose stool and upset stomachs. Guinea lynx has great charts discussing how much and what is okay...e.g. kale and spinach have lots of calcium which may lead to serious health problems....green or red leaf lettuce and cilantro are examples of safe food. If you give things like celery (or others that are stringy) be sure to cut it up in tiny pieces to avoid the strings posing hazards to the digestive system.




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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

What is the best baby video monitor?

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Mark


We have a 13 week old baby and are going to buy a video monitor to keep an eye on him when in his cot. There are so many available with different reviews, can anyone recommend a good one preferably with zoom function from the parent unit?


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I have been looking into them as well and we are leaning towards the summer flat screen one.

Are there any video baby monitors that actually work and are worth the money?




ajoytalent


I havent read any good reviews yet.. please let me know.
Thanks



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http://www.target.com/Summer-Infant-Babys-Sounds-Monitor/dp/B000B6MKTC/sr=1-4/qid=1199901741/ref=sr_1_4/602-8858426-5972664?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Ababy%20monitors&page=1

We have this one above and loved it. You can't put a cell phone next to it or does that buzzing thing, but it picks up the babies noises down to breathing softly.
I liked that I could turn the monitor off, and the sound down and the lights would flash if she was making some noise..then I could either turn the monitor on or the sound and decide if I needed to go in there.

Even with the buzzing once in a while it was great.




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How do I choose the best frequency for my cordless phone?

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ANG


What is the difference between the frequencies?


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the best a safest you can get right now is the DECT6.0....

http://www.101phones.com/browse/18b145148f9d8fa63849b02bfc08698e/DECT_6.0_phones/?link=leftmenu

What's the difference between 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz phones?

Your average cordless phone is actually a radio transmitter/receiver that operates across various radio frequencies. The three currently used frequencies are 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. As you step up in frequency, you'll experience an increase in the signal clarity and the range your phone can reach from its base station. However, the actual range and sound quality of your phone can be affected by obstructions within your home and interference from other electronic devices. Here are some general guidelines for choosing one of the three frequencies:
900 MHz

Most manufacturers have begun to phase out 900 MHz phones with AT&T having phased them out completely. Phones operating on this frequency are fine for household use and reasonably priced, though the features offered with these phones are limited.
2.4 GHz

The majority of phones on the market today operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency. This higher frequency provides better performance and sound quality than 900 MHz models. With more models to choose from, you'll also find more available features, including integrated speakerphones and support for multiple handsets. One thing to keep in mind is that other electronic gadgets, from baby monitors to wireless networking gear, increasingly use the 2.4 GHz band and may cause interference. If you use these items in your home, consider purchasing a 5.8 GHz phone.
5.8 GHz

5.8 GHz phones offer the latest in cordless telephone technology with the best clarity, range and possibly security. The biggest advantage to a 5.8 GHz phone is that its frequency band is less trafficked than the 2.4 GHz band, resulting in less interference. The chips that generate the 5.8 GHz signal are more expensive to manufacture, so expect to pay a bit more.
Analog versus digital

You can find both analog and digital models within all three of the main frequencies (900 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz).
Analog

Analog technology applies to a system of recording or transmitting sound. In an analog system, the changing energy in the sound is converted to energy variations in another medium, for example, magnetism in a tape.

Analog cordless phones are the most affordable and available option. You will experience adequate range and good voice quality. Drawbacks include poor security (anyone with a radio scanner will be able to listen in) and static when you move too far away from the base station.
Digital

Digital technology is also system of recording or transmitting sound. In digital systems, the changing energy in the sound is continually measured.

Is it better to select a specific channel instead of auto on my netgear router to reduce...?







...interference problems?
A few times w week family members experience the inability to connect to my wireless network. I am thinking it may be interference of some sort. Sometimes it lasts a the better part of a day. I already changed my cordless phone system to a DECT 6.0 which helped greatly, but it still happens sometimes. Will selecting a specific cahnnel help? If so, which one?



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If you live in an apartment complex, while you might have changed out your 2.4GHz phones with DECT 6.0 phones (which actually operate at 1.9GHz, just in case you were curious; DECT6 is a standard number, not a frequency), your neighbors might not have changed out theirs. Thus, you could still be getting interference from such phones. Also, there are other devices that tend to work in that frequency range: wireless intercoms, baby monitors, etc. If you have any of these devices, make sure to check their manuals to see that they are not in the same frequency range.

Now, if you want my educated guess as to whether it will help to set a specific channel, while I say possibly since there is a chance that it will, I would say that the result will probably be no. The reason being that, while you may set your router not to hope around between the eleven available channels, the other devices that could be causing interference will still hop around and will occasionally end up on the same channel, thus continuing to cause the interference anyway.

Also, something else to be aware of, if you do set it to a specific channel, make sure that you aren't shooting yourself in the foot. Some routers require the ability to use certain channels to achieve maximum throughput. For example, to get the best connectivity on my D-Link DIR-625 Wireless-N router, I must use channel 6. Depending on which model of Netgear router you have, you could be in a similar situation. If you would send me a note saying what model of router you have, I could better advise you as to how best to set up your router.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.




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Sunday, July 7, 2013

What are some baby items you really enjoy having?

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Mrs.


I'm talking about things that the baby likes, or things that make life more convienent. Not MUST haves, but things you really like having.


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well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......

.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue

swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one

if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo

Moms: What are things that I should absolutely register for?




Betrdz


for my baby shower. In other words, what will I not be able to live without. So far, I have:

high chair
travel system
breast pump
baby monitor
safety gate
thermometer

diapers and wipes go without saying but I don't think people actually register for them.



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well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......

.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue

swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one

if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo




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