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Need Advice on Baby Shower Gifts...
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on August 29, 2009
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Ok, so I know its short notice, but I'm kind of torn on what to do about gifts for a baby shower I will be attending Sunday. It is for two ladies that I work with. One...
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- As a mom of two, my youngest 4 months and my oldest 2 1/2 I can tell you that gift cards are just fine. I loved opening presents and oohing over the cute clothes and ...
- Hi J. - Gift cards are always nice (at least I really appreciate them especially for baby stuff) and if it were me I would throw in something a little extra - even if ...
- I would say go with the gift card and add a little something extra as a present such as diapers or a little rattle. I know when I was pregnant with my second girl the ...
Tell the Name or Keep It Secret?
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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After people ask us what we are having...a boy or girl, their next question without fail is: "What are you naming her?" We have a very hard time thinking of and agreei...
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- Keep it a secret! Why not, you're entitled, right? By doing so you don't have to endure the astonished looks and unwelcome remarks from others. When people ask the ...
- We told people in the beginning and we got rude comments, opinions, etc and I just didn't want to deal with it. So then we decided on a name and didn't share it. When ...
- leave some surprises for after the baby is born-- plus you may change your mind
To Find Out or Not to Find Out (The Sex)
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on August 16, 2011
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I'm on a roll with questions the past few days :)
We have one boy and one girl already. We found out the sex with both of them. With this pregnancy being such a hug...
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- i didn't find out and loved it....i would opt to not find out again...you don't get many suprises once you're older...and as far as clothes, yellows and greens and you...
- I didn't find out and I didn't buy a lot of clothes either. It actually worked in my favor, because when we finally had my daughter and family finally found out what ...
- My sister just had a baby shower for her soon to be grandchild. It's their first and they decided not to find out the sex. For the shower the theme was "Surprise" w...
2 1/2 Year Old Daughter Self-stimulating
Asked by M.M. from Anchorage
on July 27, 2009
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My almost 3 year old daughter has always been very tactile. She is a thumb sucker, blanket rubber, and has always liked to rub the soft side of velcro or her daddy's ...
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- Hi M., My daughter started doing this at about the same age, however just at night. This was hard for me because she frequently slept with me and it made me uncomfort...
- Good to hear you have a doctor's appt. I have very little experience with this, but, i remember being a kid and getting a yeast infection. I didn't know it was a yea...
- MY daughter went thru the same phase, I would just redirect her and sometimes if it was persistent suggest she go into her room as it was a private activity that she s...
What Songs Do You Sing at Bedtime?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on December 7, 2010
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I usually sing you are my sunshine and amazing grace but i'm looking for some other good songs to sing at bedtime to my toddler so it helps soothe him to sleep. any s...
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- My favorite lullaby I found on a website... can't remember what it is, and I never could find out what the actual tune is so I made up my own, but the words are: To...
- I sing Silent Night, even when it's not Christmas. It is such a soothing, beautiful song and every time I start singing, my son lays his head on my shoulder. My heart ...
- "Over the Rainbow" "The Rainbow Connection" "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" "Yellow Submarine" and "Octopus' Garden" (they do work if you sing softly and slowly and m...
Teaching Toddler Their Body Parts
Asked by R.P. from Bloomington
on January 16, 2009
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When and how did you teach your toddler their personal body parts (i.e. eyes, nose, ears, mouth, head, arms, legs, etc.)
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- It is time! When you give him/her a bath name the parts as you wash. The sooner they learn their body parts the easier to let you know exactly what hurts when they n...
- I never really focused on teaching my daughter. It was just a sort of association thing with us, I'd wipe her face or hands and tell her the parts as I wiped them. Or ...
- hi, i'm pretty sure my dd was around 9 months when we taught her where her tongue was, 10 months belly button, slowly adding on. we just ask where is your tongue and ...
Any Experience with Toddler Leashes?
Asked by A.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 2, 2009
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Hi
We're going to Disney World soon with a two year old. Im scared of losing him in a crowd! We've never used a child leash or harness but I'm thinking we better tr...
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- The kid leashes are very common in Europe and are a great tool to keep your child safe. You'll get "looks" from people, but I'm sure their kids are perfect : ) Have ...
- go to babies r us they have the best ones there, they are a harness wich is what you would want the wrist ones are to easely removable. but they have one that is a sma...
- Actually I would totally recommend a toddler leash. I used one that attached to a backpack on my child's back when we were in big crowds. What people don't realize i...
Seeking Inexpensive Christmas Ideas:
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on August 11, 2011
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I know, right? Christmas already? LOL I was just in the spirit I guess.
So, my family is huge into gift giving. Everyone buys for everyone! That is 11 neices and n...
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- I totally can agree with this. Have fun on your trip, btw. Gifts.....no need to break the bank -Nieces/nephews - small universal toy or a wooden sign for their roo...
- When My wife and I were having economic difficulties, she and I made a calendar for my mom and dad plus my brother. We put family photos together plus marked on the...
- How about a gift for each FAMILY...instead of each PERSON...a board game...or have a picture taken of your family and get some reprints at walmart and get inexpensive ...
Daughters Birthday
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on June 26, 2008
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My daughter is going to be turning 1 in about 2 months (WOW, its past by so fast). My MIL is a big party planner and wants to know what "theme" I want for her birthda...
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- Hi C., For my daughter's first birthday we did the 1st birthday theme. You can find some adorable items at your local party store or go online to www.partyexpress...
- Hi C.. My youngest daughter just turned one a few weeks ago, and I did The Baby Minnie theme. It really looked beautiful.
- At my daughter's first birthday (last September) we decorated in baby Sesame Street characters. There are tons of decorations with baby Elmo, baby Cookie Monster, and...
Need Evening Indoor Activities for 2-Yr. Old Not Always Interested in Toys
Asked by L.C. from Seattle
on January 9, 2010
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A little background: I teach 9th grade English full time at a fairly demanding Eastside junior high. I am fortunate to get about a half-hour to an hour of "down time...
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- Hi L., I too am a first time mom of a very busy boy who just turned three. I swear you were writing about my Liam when I read your piece. I work part time, and th...
- My son is 2 as well & the best thing we've done lately is to join The Swap Shop http://www.sunnysideswapshop.org/wp/ He loves it!!! 4 rooms of toys but what I'm thin...
- L., I wouldn't worry about his attention span. My daughter will be 3 in March and if she sits through half an episode of Clifford or Word World or any of those KCT...
