[blparent] questions about baby products

[jan wright]

hi All, I am trying to put all of my baby product questions into one
email as to not clog up the list.
Please write me off list: jan.wrightfamily5 at gmail.com so that this
does not get monotonous.
i am registering at "diapers.com" for a baby registry. i don't get to
go out and shop much and kind of feel overwhelmed when i do. So, this
is a nice way to view products. The only drawback is that i don't get
to physically 'see' the product and so need other people's vivid
descriptions and reviews. i don't like to buy things that I don't need
and am a minimalist when it comes to baby furniture and accessories.
But, I do want to get the necessities and i want them to really *work.
diapers.com is not very descriptive, i must say.
1. there are three breastfeeding storage bags on the site. Medela,
Ameda and Simplisse. I am not even sure which breastpump i am going to
get yet: (shower gift) but, will any of the bottles  & storage bags
work with any breastpump? What is "BPA?"
2. what is a "mini co-sleeper?" It sounds like a sheet set or a bed
matress, but I am not sure because "co sleeper" indicates that the
baby is "co sleeping."
  3. Has anyone used cloth diapers? I am looking for ease, so the ones
that I need to fold are kind of 'out' but i am wondering which you
like the best and which are the easiest to use?  i do kno that every
baby is different and the fit might be challenging for some babies.
4. We all know what it is like to have to deal with a cane or dog,
diaper bag, carseat, etc. Any recommendations on the best way to
minimalize the excessories so you don't feel like a semi truck when
you walk?

thanks.
Jan