tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post6242608379689055811..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: Top 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Had KidsBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-34272637121357011292010-06-10T23:07:25.715-07:002010-06-10T23:07:25.715-07:00Very good tips! I've considered switching to ...Very good tips! I've considered switching to glass bottles. The plastics thing has me freaked out. I just wonder if my twins would break them. <br /><br />I wish I'd known all these things before I started having kids eight years ago. Hopefully lots of other people will benefit. :PNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-25611141343764230882010-05-26T20:08:20.798-07:002010-05-26T20:08:20.798-07:00I would say that I wish I had never given my kids ...I would say that I wish I had never given my kids things like chicken nuggets, pizza, etc. Maybe they would have been more adventurous eaters if we had not allowed them to have any junkie stuff.Angie @ Many Little Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846708503551936348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-77831802676755793112010-05-26T08:39:57.847-07:002010-05-26T08:39:57.847-07:00Considering I don't have babies yet, but my hu...Considering I don't have babies yet, but my husband and I are preparing to start a family, I'm so glad I happened upon your post. This info is great! ThanksMelanie Eccleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426364679790785007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-12409442950028318002010-05-26T07:23:41.248-07:002010-05-26T07:23:41.248-07:00These are great things I wish I had known. I'...These are great things I wish I had known. I'm going to pass this along to a friend of mine that is expecting her first. :D <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />SherrySherry @ Lamp Unto My Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997081715350310581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-30922776774905445332010-05-25T22:41:31.030-07:002010-05-25T22:41:31.030-07:00Frugal Frontier, I agree -- use the baby carrier i...Frugal Frontier, I agree -- use the baby carrier instead of a car seat. I skipped strollers all together until I could use the umbrella one occasionally at around 6 months. <br /><br />KApted, way to make the change and keep some disposables (and poo!) out of the landfills! Although I love saving money, I honestly switched more b/c I was a bit icked out by whatever is in disposables against my baby's bottom.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-14974275933279418592010-05-25T21:57:37.814-07:002010-05-25T21:57:37.814-07:00Umm...replace the word SLEEP with CAR SEAT. It...Umm...replace the word SLEEP with CAR SEAT. It's pretty clear what is on my mind :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-60627810445550960072010-05-25T21:56:15.840-07:002010-05-25T21:56:15.840-07:00I totally agree with the infant carseat! I don...I totally agree with the infant carseat! I don't like to lug a stroller into the grocery store though, so I used a baby sling and never had to fuss with a stroller OR an infant sleep! <br /><br />Great list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-75233538861658221652010-05-25T21:35:59.587-07:002010-05-25T21:35:59.587-07:00Visiting from Top Ten Tuesday...I agree with your ...Visiting from Top Ten Tuesday...I agree with your list, especially the cloth diapers! I am finally using them on baby #3 and wish I'd done the same with my older two. I am sick when I think about how much money we wasted on disposables--plus how much trash they generated!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471140260099649299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-28175227495693615152010-05-25T21:02:17.430-07:002010-05-25T21:02:17.430-07:00If I ever have another baby I'll definitely be...If I ever have another baby I'll definitely be using that book. So many wonderful ideas I wish I would have known with my three kids.Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-4950827197883549402010-05-25T08:36:27.335-07:002010-05-25T08:36:27.335-07:00I totally get your post about the carseat and baby...I totally get your post about the carseat and baby gear in general. Luckily, I was able to get some of the major items used from family members. What I had to buy new, I made sure to give them away. I got lucky bc I knew a few people who were pregnant as Jack was outgrowing his toys.<br />Thanks for visiting my site,New To Mom.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342299841234939389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-20856505701163140432010-05-25T08:30:52.779-07:002010-05-25T08:30:52.779-07:00Teaching Money to Kids -- Let's be honest, I u...Teaching Money to Kids -- Let's be honest, I used bottles about once a week with my 2 kids. By the time my kids were old enough to hold a bottle unsupervised, they were using sippy cups, so I guess there was never a scenario where it was likely the bottle would break (my husband and I were always holding the bottle during feeding). Also, mine are tempered glass, so they can probably withstand a minor drop.<br /><br />Alicia, yes nightlights would have been great with my first baby. With my second, I somehow figured out how to nurse in the dark (I co-sleep) and rarely need a light. We have some mini lanterns I still use sometimes. Thought I often wish I had something not so bright -- like a night light!Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-31265859311016022202010-05-25T08:23:01.065-07:002010-05-25T08:23:01.065-07:00I am still unsure about the glass baby bottles. B...I am still unsure about the glass baby bottles. Baby #3 never had a bottle, the little snob only wanted a sippy cup, but the 1st two did. My hubby bought glass bottles on ebay (not with nipples or anything of course) and I will admit, I kind of laughed at him. I was just imagining trying to soothe a crying baby with a broken bottle of milk at my feet.<br />Is that not a big deal, do they not break, or is every body just uber careful?No I wasn't Sleepinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998985277820629382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-87483825204328028272010-05-25T08:09:33.578-07:002010-05-25T08:09:33.578-07:00The 1st thing that comes to mind is something smal...The 1st thing that comes to mind is something small...I wished I had bought nightlights before baby arrived so that I wasn't bumping into everything in the dark!<br /><br />We are about to downsize in space by 1000 sq ft because we are moving...so no more guest room for us, either!<br /><br />~AliciaAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258122979960993351noreply@blogger.com