Your Questions About Baby Care

Why is it illegal for males to change baby diapers in Daycare’s ?

my girlfriend works has worked in several daycares and she said the Department Of Human Services told her in a meeting at the day care that its illegal for any male to change a baby diaper in a day care.

but WHY????????
we live in iowa

Baby Diaper Question: Name brand, Online discount, or no name brand?

I currently buy, or should I say daddy buys, the Wal-mart brand – parents choice. They are affordable – the small pack of size 2, 48 quantity, costs only $6.00 or $7.00. the big box of size 3, 104 quantity was like $13.00 – and they are velcro tabs.

Well, I was looking up these diaper discount online services and was thrown at how expensive they are, but they all compare themselves to the name brand, but better. I guess compared to Huggies prices at the store, they are cheaper to buy in bulk in the online diaper brand.

But, where I spend $25 on generic diapers – I’d spend $50 online.

So, I was wondering what is your opinion? I want to save money – but i am not going to put my daughters well-being 2nd. Heck, I buy johnson and johnson and also (mainly) aveeno baby products only for her and we buy huggies natural care wipes.

They had their baby and can’t take care of it.?

My brother-in-law and his wife just delivered baby number 2. They haven’t figured out how to take care of baby #1 yet. Social services is chasing them in three states, they live in a world of complete filth. The only times my nephews get a bath is when they come to my house. We even buy their diapers. I went there yesterday and there was garbage everywhere, the baby was in a dirty diaper and the older one had trashed the house (so they claim). It’s been this way since baby #1 except my hubby and I took care of him until they ran from Social Services. I want to call, but I know if I do, I won’t see my nephews because they will run again. I’ve tried to teach proper parenting skills to both of them, even showed them how to bath and feed the children, but once I”m gone, nobody does it and the kids are neglected. I need some serious help in deciding what to do. I already have 5 of my own and can’t afford 2 more, but my heart says I’ll find a way and they’d be better off with us.
I should add that I work with Social Services, I know how the system works. With so many open cases against them, they will take the children. However, prior to doing that, once the initial investigator shows up, a family is usally allowed 24 hrs to make necessary changes. When they are given that time, that’s when they pack up and leave. Unfortunately, they know the system too!
My immediate supervisor at work already knows of the situation. Only she isn’t aware that the situation is worse than it was. I continue to go there on a daily basis, and I’ve suggested taking the children until they can get their act together, but they won’t hear of it. I’ve done follow up on their other cases in AL, IL, and SC and it’s not abuse, just neglect cases so they aren’t deemed high risk.

baby stuff prices?

what are the prices of baby immunization shots, six well baby care visits, anesthesia,doctors fee,hospital room for 3 days,diaper service.
i know they vary but i just need an answer

i would be thankful even if only some of them were answers

Child care…?

So far I’ve asked a potential child care provider about costs, times of service, & if babies are separated from the toddlers (b/c ages range from 6wks-5yrs). What other questions are good to ask? If I start off breastfeeding, how many ounces/bottles should I pump for my son once he goes to child care? Do they provide diapers usually or should I pack some along with anything else in his diaper bag? What do you make sure your child care provider does or knows (besides important #’s & if baby has allergies)? Thanks for answering!
i KNOW WHAT TO ASK. ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS IF I’M MISSING SOMETHING