Even regular paint has much lower VOCs than a few years ago. Americans have California to thank for that.
There are lots of other sources of VOCs in your house, like new furniture (like cribs), carpets, cleaners and so on. You could drive yourself crazy about it.
I think minimizing as much as you can is a good thing, but don't worry too much about it.
This is a copy/paste from another thread about monitors:
We have a wifi home security camera (it's a Foscam, I will try to add the link on mobile) from Amazon that can be viewed on any mobile device with the app or from a web browser. I got it when my dog was a puppy so I could check on her from work. You can rotate the camera something like 270 degrees, it has two way audio (have to trigger to talk through it) and infrared for nighttime viewing. You can also snap screenshots or record video, and set it up to start recording if there's motion. I think it was like $70?
You have to log in with two passwords and it's not accessible outside our home wifi so my Army husband feels confident in the security. He may change it when we goes back to work from paternity leave so he can spy on baby from work, but we'll see.
We plan to mostly use an old iPhone with a docking station to view with, but i can use my phone, bigger iPad, or bigger still laptop screen if I want.
Edit: here's the new version of what we have!
Foscam FI9821PB Plug & Play 720p Wireless/Wired Pan/Tilt IP Indoor Security Camera with Night Vision, Motion Detection Alerts, Two-Way Audio and Remote Viewing (Black)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3Q8QB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Dq6Cyb8GA9DMK
They have sales on open boxes. Right now this is what they have https://www.lillebaby.com/sale
Amazon has sales occasionally in the range of $90, but right now https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3I25NI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_m33RybHX22XQH is the least expensive.
It is certainly true that you have to be willin to settle for plain colors usually. But i prefer it. Works with more clothing options and for the SO to wear as well without worrying about being seen with certain patterns.
I've been drinking beer a few times a week. I have found that I need to be most cautious of staying hydrated more than anything. I've been unknowingly dehydrated and my boobs completely "deflated" halfway into a nursing session. If you want reassurance about the safety of your milk, you can buy alcohol test strips on Amazon to give you peace of mind. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AN7RW7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QrTozb3FGK6HW
I have that exact stroller and we used it when my baby was about 10 weeks old when we traveled to BC for 10 days. It actually works really well. It lays flat for when they sleep so that's nice. The only cons to it are 1: they can't see you and you can't see them so you're not sure what they're doing and if they're happy and 2: it's a lot easier with a big stroller to protect them from the sun. I used a muslin blanket and tied it to the stroller to use as a sun shield, and just kind of made sure that I was checking on him from time to time.
I just loosened all the straps really well so that they weren't really tight on him because they don't go across the right spots anyway and he seemed fine. I would definitely recommend i
Edit: with that being said I was just looking at amazon and for a bit more you could get https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00OZJ6MQI/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i5?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OZJ6MQI&pd_rd_r=Z9M4TH3R3DE3S468X991&pd_rd_w=67XOz&pd_rd_wg=5iAiK&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=SWT85DKC2NPSVEP9Y00A&pf_rd_... and it might help with those two cons that I had mentioned
Consumer Reports shows ratings, but it isn't free to access. I will admit that years before I was pregnant I used to read the Mothering forums for fun. There was some great entertainment to be had there, but they were obsessed with Britax. I guess I drank their kook-aid.
>He has a pretty good appetite that seems to include carpets and playmats.
LOL!
At that stage baby liked these kinds of rattles, easy to grip balls, they roll and then baby follows them around the room.
Check this out at Amazon.com Rollin' Rainstick Rattle 6.0" x 6.0" x 6.0" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H3AIBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_pR9qAbR4Z5PE5
Our pitt pulled at the leash too, she loved to investigate every little thing and go at her own (sporatic) pace, but a halti collar trained her out of it, since nothing else would. Gotta love 'em, though!
Sure! Also Amazon!! There are other online retailers that carry them but this was the least expensive option... H.Versailtex Cute Star War Pattern Thermal Insulated Blackout Kids Room Curtains with Antique Grommet Top (1 panel),52 inch Width by 84 inch Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011NPZCY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ase0ybAK8458C
At first I was sad that I missed Mother's Day but then realized Mother's Day in the UK is on a different day than the US. Here it's May14th. It was very sweet of your husband to buy you a kindle ��. I'm currently reading the informed parent it's a science based guide for pregnancy and the first four years of life. :) I'm enjoying it!
So far (a day and a half, lol) I think it's helping. I'll take any help at this point!
I was going through the same issue. My belly would pull on my hips when sleeping on my side and result in some serious pain in both. My SIL got me one of these and it has been amazing! https://www.amazon.com/hiccapop-Pregnancy-Maternity-Pillows-Support/dp/B01KG84CLI
I found some simple maternity undies on Amazon here. They're nothing fancy, but they stay below the bump and fit pretty well.
Ok, I know you already looked on Amazon, but hear me out. I ordered this dress, kinda feeling meh about it, but I needed a dress for a wedding. Holy shit, it was so comfortable and looked so good, that I decided to order it in another color. Like seriously, this dress is my JAM right now.
Not major migraines, but definitely headaches. I read somewhere that magnesium helps, so I try to soak in the bath with epsom salts, and I think the combo of magnesium + relaxation helps. Are you getting enough electrolytes? Sometimes if I start to feel weak/headachey, I'll use a hydration tablet (I like Nuun brand - here,) and it really seems to help. I hope yours go away soon!
I downloaded a bunch and then deleted the ones I didn't like.
Deleted: Pregnancy Week by Week, Pregnancy+, What to Expect, 280 Days, Baby Bump Pregnancy Pro
Kept: I'm Pregnant (current favorite), The Bump, Ovia
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kolesnik.pregnancy