Monday's Mail: CRIBS & MATTRESSES

A mother sent me an email asking about cribs and mattresses and would like your feedback.  Here are her questions:

"I need to buy a crib & mattress for my baby that's coming soon.  Seems simple enough, right?  Well, I once heard something to do about mattresses and risk of SIDS, so I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any type of mattress that may pose a problem or one that is especially good (but reasonably priced).  Or, can I just dismiss the concern altogether and buy the least expensive mattress out there?  Just wondering what you other moms have heard/may know.
Also, does anyone have a crib that you just love and would recommend?  The one I used with my first had a way you could adjust the height of the mattress, so when he was a newborn and there was no risk of him climbing or rolling out, I could leave it high so I didn't have to bend so far over the railing to lay him down.  Then we just lowered it as he got older.  I really liked that feature, but have not really noticed it on newer models."

*As you answer her questions, please leave a comment or email me so I can post your answers.

*Do you have any questions of your own that you'd like to have other mom's answer?  If so, let me know and I'll include it soon.

Monday's Mail: A Survey

I want to fit this blog to your needs and wants.  So, I created a survey to better understand YOU.  I won't be able to know who answered what questions with what answer, so please be honest and don't worry about who will find out what you said.  No one will.  However, I will include the information in another post incase you're interested to find out others (anonymous) answers. 

Here's the link:
Life As Mom Survey

Yikes!  I hope this works....I've never created a survey before.

Thanks to a few of you...I found out this link didn't work.   I don't know why.  But, I've added the link to my sidebar at the very top, and it seems to be working from there.    :) 

Explaining MOMents & Mail

Each Monday will be our day of MOMents and the Mommy Mailbox. 

So, what is a MOMent?  A MOMent is one of those special 'mom moments' in life that you hope to never forget (...or are embarrassing and wish you could forget).  You know, the ones that make you laugh until you cry, appreciate the simple joys of a child, and feel grateful that you are a mother.  MOMents spice up the mundane parts of motherhood.

The Mailbox will be for submitting your own MOMents so I can include and post them to lighten everyone's day and help us all remember how wonderful it is to be a mother.  We will also have fun surveys, Q&A's, and occasional opportunities for prizes. 

To help out with the MOMents and Mailbox:
*Please post a comment or email me at mommymailbox@gmail.com 
*Include your first name, if you are a mother, grandmother, aunt, etc. & # of children

I look forward to hearing from you!!!