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Matching Cribs for Siblings...Or Not?
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Q: I am in the process of decorating a room for my almost 1 year old daughter and her brother or sister who is due in late February. We have painted the walls with "Sun Shower" by Behr and the crib we...

Cozy Reading Chair (for 2) Without Overstuffed Arms?
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Q: We have an 800 sq. ft. historic home and it is tricky to find furniture that doesn't overwhelm our space. When we went looking for cribs we were shocked that although they all took a standard crib...

Two Boys, Different Interests, One Room?
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Q: Help! My two sons are sharing a bedroom and at present it's boring and sparse. We've finally thinned out their overwhelming toy collection and now need to look towards decorating but I'm not feelin...

Inexpensively Frame Non-Standard Sized Posters?
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Q: I picked up a couple of free Smokey the Bear fire prevention posters (larger image below the jump) from our local state forestry department to frame for our daughter’s room, but now I can’t fi...

Ideas for a Handprint Keepsake?
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Q: I'm looking for help finding a handprint keepsake for my baby girl. Most of the things I've seen on the market are pretty uninspired, and as far as diy goes, I can't come up with anything more tha...

Non-Slip Baby Bath Suggestions?
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Q: My five month old daughter is outgrowing her bath chair. By that I mean, she no longer wants to relax and recline, but instead wants to actually sit in the water. Of course she slips and slides a...

Tips for Travel to Tokyo with Two Kids?
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Q: My husband just got an opportunity to go to Japan for 4 weeks, at least 3 weeks we'll stay in Tokyo, and the other week we probably travel around. My question is with a 3 year old and a 6 month old...

Love this Cartoon! Is it Available on DVD?
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Q: There is a small children's cartoon that I watched as a kid that I stumbled upon recently. It is AMAZING for kids 18 months and up. I know that children younger than 2 yrs are not supposed to wat...

How Should I Paint the Walls in the Twins Room?
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Q: I have two toddler boys and am now pregnant with twins. I'm due in 5 weeks but the babies could come any time. I am trying to figure out what to do with the babies' walls. I realized that everythi...

Opinions on Fixed Side Rail Cribs?
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Q:I am looking at cribs for my first baby and have found a style that I like. I definitely want a modern looking crib with white and birch/maple finishes. I am leaning toward the Moda crib from Room a...

Can I Possibly Recover the Mammut?
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Q: I am looking for an inexpensive, modern table and chairs for my toddler. I like the design (and price) of the Mammut chair and table from IKEA, but the colors don't fit with the color scheme of my...

Recommendations for "Portable" Guest Bed?
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Q: I live in a small house (about 1000 sq ft) with 3 small bedrooms. I'm expecting my 2nd baby in October and she will be sharing a room with her older sister. We have one room that is set aside as ...

Ideas for My 11 Year Old Boy's Room?
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Q: I need ideas for fixing up my 11 year old's room. I want it to reflect his taste (sports), my taste (modern), and it has to be functional and affordable. Here's what I have so far: vintage walnut d...

Source for a Double Deck Chair?
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Q: Does anyone know an American source for a double deck chair like this one from Cox & Cox? I want to snuggle in the garden with my baby, but I can only find chairs like this online at British store...

Gift Suggestions for a New Big Brother?
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Q: My best friend just had her second baby. There are so many great gifts to get for the new baby, but what about the older brother? I've been searching, but everything seems cheesy and cheap. I wo...

Two Rockers in the Nursery?
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Q: My oh so sweet husband would like two rockers/gliders in our baby's nursery so he can keep me company while I nurse. While I love his idea, the OCD decorator in me isn't sure how to make this work!...

Tips for Gender Neutral Nursery Decor?
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Q: We're expecting a baby but don't want to find out the sex. The nursery tours are very inspiring but most are very gender specific. Have any tips for color schemes, decorations etc that are gender ...

"Work Triangles" for Nurseries?
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Q: We are expecting our first baby next month. While trying to plan out the nursery my mother told me "make sure everything is where you need it to be". The thing is, I don't know where I need every...

Toy & Accessory Organizer for Claw Foot Tub?
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Q: We have an old claw foot tub that I am looking for some sort of organizer/caddy to hang over the edge for toiletries and toys. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find something like this. I wen...

Is There An Age Too Young for International Travel?
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Q: My daughter is 7 months old and my mother has approached my husband and I to travel with her to visit family in Guatemala in February. My daughter will be 1 year and two months old by then. Every...

Reviews of Good Babyproofing Products?
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Q: I am hoping for some help from my fellow Ohdeedoh readers about baby proofing. Baby Henry, seven months, seems on the verge of crawling so I've been looking at the different cupboard latches, toile...

Slipcover for the Nurseryworks Storytime Rocker?
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Q: I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get a slipcover for the Nurseryworks Storytime Rocker. I bought a heavily discounted light pink one for my daughter and am now expecting a boy. Ultimately...

How To Use Flashcards in Open Frames?
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Q: I purchased three of the Michael Olaf frames for my son Gunnar's nursery (inspired by Finiann's room that you featured earlier this year). I was surprised when I received them that they were open-...

Modern, Danish-Inspired Rocker or Glider?
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Q: Wanting to know of any Modern style rockers or gliders that are on the market. I'm looking for a Danish-inspired rocker or a clean lined upholstered glider. The best I can find is the Alto Rocker...

Seat Cushions for Kid Size Chairs?
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Q: I just bought this white table and chairs for my toddler daughter. (larger pic below the jump) I'm looking for little seat cushions that would fit on these 11.5" square chairs. I can't find anythin...