Budget Travel: Gerber
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Travel to Maui with a Toddler...
Asked by M.S. from Salinas
on July 26, 2010
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We are considering/planning a vacation to Maui. We haven't flown yet with our son (he's 18 months old). Do you moms advise bringing your child's own carseat on vacat...
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- We go to Maui just about every year. It is so fun to go with the kids! Kaanapali is a really nice area. We booked a great condo via craigs list, it was the Marriott...
- We traveled to Maui with our toddler at that age. We rented a car seat since that is another piece of luggage you would have to pay for. I would rent a place where you...
- I'd recommend taking your car seat. It's an additional cost if you end up checking it (or if you weren't planning on getting him his own seat but decide to do so after...
Air Travel Requirements and Baby Snacks
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on January 26, 2007
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I am getting ready to take my 13 month old to Florida tomorrow. When looking at security requirements, I am worried about making sure my son has something healthy to ...
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- I have traveled several times now with my 2 yr old since these rules were enacted. At Love Field, I was able to walk through security with a sippy of milk with no pro...
- we traveled in december and what i understood was 3 ounces per container. we had a sippy cup and carried it on just fine ... but they had 100% apple juice on board th...
- You can for sure buy water after security. I am pretty certain we bought 100% apple juice at Starbucks in the airport for my girls to share. Since it is not the whol...
Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
Cloth Diapering
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on October 6, 2008
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I'm 20 weeks pregnant, and I'm curious to know the experiences other moms have had with cloth diapering. I can definitely see the benefit, but I honestly don't know i...
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- B., I tried cloth diapers on my oldest daughter it was ok but I switched back to disposable. My problems with cloth diapers was that it seemed like I ran out of them ...
- B. - I'll make this short and to the point: 1) What are the best cloth diapers to use? In my expirence, the best diapers are the Bum Genius 3.0 One Size di...
- We used a diaper service. They provided diapers, diaper pail, deoderizers, etc. The only thing I had to provide was the plastic pants and the clips. I also provided...
I Am a Shopaholic and I Need Help!
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on September 20, 2006
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My husband makes pretty good money and yet we are always broke and the reason is ME!!! We live paycheck to paycheck and it is time for us to buy our 1st home. Proble...
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- D., WOW! You have gotten some fantastic advice. A couple of thoughts for you...1) you are right where you want to be (desperate and at a place of surrender) to begin ...
- Hello D.; I am sorry to hear about your shopaholic addiction but I am sure you can get it under control, Lisent I am a mother of 4 two are in school and 2 are at ho...
- D., I agree with Shannon, my husband and I are currently reading another of Dave Ramsey's books, Financial Peace, and are so excited about the prospect of being more f...
Feeding 1 Yr Old on Road Trip
Asked by G.H. from New York
on February 8, 2010
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Hi, we will be taking a 1 week road trip vacation with our 1yr old and my question is regarding food. Our daughter currently eats 2 meals a day which i make at home (...
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- Order something for you that you can share with her. I traveled with a 1 year old from Denver to Fort wayne, Indiana, and it was no big. I had snacks in the car, and...
- We did a 2 week road trip last summer when my youngest was just a year old , she would eat jars of baby food , so I gave ger one of those and some fruit after wards li...
- I didn't read all the responses, but agree that she can eat most of what you'll be eating. Or, as someone mentioned, order off the menu, but modified--most places are ...
Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
Stay at Home Mom Advice
Asked by S.B. from Kansas City
on July 24, 2008
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My husband and I want to have another baby, but with my current salary, child care for 2 kids would be 80 dollars less than my monthly take home, so hardly worth it. I...
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- You may have already been advised of this, but have you considered childcare out of your home? For the amount you want to contribute you would only need to watch maybe...
- My opinion is that anyone can make it work at staying home with the kids. I was always at home the first year or more with each of our three kids. I did do some book...
- We have three children (and one on the way), so I know what you mean about childcare costing more than you'd make at a job! I think if you keep a sense of humor, don'...
Long Road Trip!!
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on May 29, 2007
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Hello fellow moms, My husband and I are going on a road trip with our 23 month old very active boy. I am looking for ideas to keep him occupied during the drive. He do...
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- I might get some flack for this one but I know well how a toddler can be on a long roadtrip - my husband and I recently took our 18 month old on a drive to Las Vegas w...
- I would drive with my daughter from New Mexico to California every 6 months before moving back to California in 2005. If i could I would travel at night to avoid the f...
- Hi I am K. - i have a 3 yo daughter who is very active also. We take a portable DVD player w/ movies & her favorite CD's and play thise in the car. I also take t...
High Chair Advice
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on September 25, 2009
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My baby has recently started to resist eating in the high chair. He wriggles out of his straps and crawls across the table, turns away, and refuses food. I tried to us...
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- We used a booster seat that straps on the chair. Our daughter wanted to be with us at the table. She ate much better after that. It took a few days to get use to it bu...
- Try a small table and chair. The type used in day cares. Some kids just want to feel like they are in control. Offer his food and ask him to come sit and eat. If he is...
- Hi J. - our daughter is not a fan of the 5 point harness - in the car, in the highchair, it is a constant battle. I considered the Stokke, but budget didn't allow it ...
