Cleaning & Housekeeping: Melissa & Doug
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Cleaning a Dry Erase Board
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on June 4, 2007
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I recently got an Easel for my son and used Melissa and Doug Dry Erase Markers on the dry erase side and they won't come off? Has anyone had this happen? What can I ...
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- I've discovered the longer you wait to wipe it off, the harder it is to get off. Have you tried glass cleaner?
- Hey K.! Take a good set of dry erase markers and color the entire board, then wipe clean. The new marker picks up the old and it should wipe 100% clear. Works every...
- I use alcohol or fingernail polish remover on a cottonball or kleenex. Works everytime!
Should I Buy a Baby Walker?
Asked by L.B. from New York
on November 2, 2011
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I would like to get my ten month old a baby walker, the kind you push, not the kind you sit in and wheel around in. My first question is, does anyone have a recommend...
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- We had the BEST baby walker - the push kind. Not sure what it was but it was simple - a little triangle shaped cart. Both my kids LOVED it. It was a life saver. An...
- I did not buy a baby walker. Primarily because there are some dangers as well as some evidence showing motor delays in babies who use them heavily. Please look at the ...
- 1st off, I would call the toy you are talking about a "push toy" so there is no confusion! :) These types of toys do not need to be expensive. They all have the sa...
What Does Your 1 Year Old Play With?
Asked by E.D. from Boston
on November 21, 2010
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I am curious bc we have plenty of toys for baby and for pre-schooler but my one year old prefers to pull out tissues,climb on things, pull water bottle off coffee tabl...
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- Yes I also agree with the bowls/spoons thing, you have a little adventurer on your hands. Our daughter's favorite toy was a small tissue box with about 8 little batht...
- My daughter did same thing when she was around one, at that time I got her kitchen set of bowls,pan,cup,plates with some spoons and forks and she ended up cooking and ...
- My son at 1 loved the your baby can read videos and still loves them at 2 years old - now he's singing all the songs and dancing along with them. His other favorite t...
Christmas Gift Ideas for My 18 Month Old Twins
Asked by M.V. from Chicago
on December 12, 2008
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Any suggestions on what to get my 18 mos. old boy/girl twins for christmas?
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- I have B/G twins who are 11 years old now. When they were near two years old they enjoyed Megablocks and the Fisher Price Little People toys (barn, school, school bus...
- You probably want something they can use for years to come- how about a kitchen? We gave our daughter her kitchen the xmas before she turned 2 (she was about 21 month...
- The kitchen is a good idea - my advice is to shop around though. We got one that was much taller than most of the plastic ones and my 8 yr old can still get into usin...
Chart for Chores
Asked by Y.K. from New York
on July 5, 2010
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I'm looking for a Chores chart for my 4 yo To help her with her daily tasks and simple responsibilties . Something simple to understand and fun for her. Thank you for ...
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- Hi Y., Here's a link to make one from a free website. You can customize it to your liking with chores that fit for your daughter and let her pick the character for ...
- I use dltk-cards.com for my chore charts. I have a 4 1/2 year old and an 8 year old and they love them. I customize them for their personalities and it's great. C.
- Melissa and Doug make a cute chart. I have seen it at Barns and Nobles in the kids section, but have yet to actually use one yet for my 2 year old- so I dont know how ...
Building Blocks - Product Recommendation?
Asked by A.T. from New York
on March 22, 2010
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I am thinking about getting my daughter some building blocks for her 3rd birthday. Any recommendations between Playmobil, Mega Bloks or Duplo?
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- They're all good. I like the wooden blocks that were also suggested. They were my favorite as a child and my son really likes them now too (along with his Lego's/Dup...
- Megabloks is great because they are not huge but large enough for little hands to easily build with. Also I love their sets- my daughter has all the Mickey Mouse club ...
- The best "blocks" I ever got my kids were Magnatiles. They are expensive. 100 of them is about $110. It's a good gift for Grandparents to give. I bought a set of ...
What to Buy a 4 Year Old Girl for Her Birthday?
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on October 28, 2011
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Simple question. Funny thing I have no idea. I'm wanting to get my daughter something that is a great long lasting gift. preferably without a million pieces that ge...
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- - Razor Scooter - Subscription to a kids magazine like Highlights, national geographic for kids or National Wildlife Federation's "Your Big Backyard" - have yet to...
- My recently-turned 5-year-old loves her Leapfrog Tag reader, and currently she is loving the Tinkerbell fairy puzzles book. The tag is $30-40 depending on sales but yo...
- A play shopping cart with toy plastic pretend play 'groceries' and fruits etc. A Build A Bear.
4 Yr. Old Complainer!!!
Asked by K.O. from Detroit
on January 12, 2010
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My son just turned 4 in Nov. I am at my witts end with his attitude. All he does is complain. "I don't like ____ for breakfast" When I know he does and he is the one t...
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- He needs some gratitude in his attitude. When he complains about his food, tell him some have nothing to eat, and he can go hungry it he wants to. When his bed is sq...
- Oh, this sounds SOOO familiar! I feel for you!! I currently have a 4 year old and hear a lot of the same thing. Since she's been young, we've always done the 'choic...
- I would ignore his negative comments. He is just trying to exhibit power. Don't give in. Be fair, but firm.
Sticker Charts Do They Work? What Tasks to Put on Them?
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on March 5, 2011
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Hi ladies,
My daughter seems thrilled to be able to get stickers at her preschool. She gets really excited so I thought I might try this at home to improve her beha...
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- For a non-reader/emergent reader, incorporating pictures into your chart will help them be able to follow the steps independently (once you have practiced it with them...
- I did the dollar store with mine and they loved it! I would have them do things like; Help set the table Feed the pets Bring in the mail Pick up toys
- I simply stared giving a check mark, on the calendar for good behavior. Brushing teeth with no whinning, picking up toys, trying a bite of the peas etc. Any bad beha...
More Potty Training Tips?
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on February 22, 2010
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My 2.5 year old daughter has been in underwear for 2 weeks now (mostly). She had her first dry day all day at daycare on Friday and pooped in the potty this weekend. S...
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- 1st I think you should stop the reward for just if she tries. At 2 1/2 they have somewhat of a concept of 5 is more than 2, but not really. She probably sees it as j...
- This sounds exactly like my oldest daughter. I started with the underwear exactly 2 months ago and I am just now feeling like we are making good progress. She is sta...
- I am going through the same thing with my daughter... Her thing is she will run and hide to go in her pants and then once she has she will ask to go potty... I have fi...
