Cow's Milk: Melissa & Doug
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Flying with 21Mth Old for Fist Time
Asked by K.R. from Kansas City
on October 7, 2008
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We are leaving Friday for our first plane trip with our son who is 21 months old. I am looking for any travel tips that you all can give me from packing carry on bags ...
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- We flew to Utah when my oldest was about that age and it was a lot easier than I had anticipated. She was so excited about all the new stuff on the plane and looking o...
- We just returned from two trips, one to Philly and the other to NYC. You can take anything on the plane for your child. This includes milk, juice, any type of snack ...
- Make sure you have a copy of his birth certificate to show proof of age! You can brings all the snacks you want always keeps mine occupied. My daughter likes to colo...
First Time Air Travel Jitters
Asked by A.D. from New York
on November 11, 2009
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I will be traveling with my 14 month old next week. The flight is 11hs (departing 11 pm) and then another 30 min flight connection.
My stomach is in a knot! Needle...
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- Make sure he is hungry and has a bottle on take off and landing. The sucking on the bottle will ease his ear pressure which is the main reason kids cry on airplanes. A...
- A., you have tons of good asnwers and opinions that will help you through this flight. In my own experience all the things that have been suggested work. The only thi...
- While someone recommended the bulkhead seat, most of these have the tray between the seats, I found this made it far more difficult for my daughter to stretch out and ...
3-1/2 Year Old - Manners and Whining
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on July 7, 2009
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I think I've just come to the realization that my sweet, loving little boy is now in what I've heard of - the "terrible 3's". Our 2 main concerns for his behavior as ...
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- I really wish I had some advice for you that's tested and proven. I am more so waiting to see what other kind of responses you receive because my 3 1/2 year old is pre...
- I feel your pain! My daughter is the same age and we are going through the same phase. It's the worst, isn't it?!? Way worse than the 2's that everyone warns you ab...
- Yay for you! What a great Mom you are! Seriously. I think it's wonderful that you EXPECT your son to treat you and others with respect and appreciation - I feel...
Birthday Presents for Twins?
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 28, 2010
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My friend invited me to her twins' 1st birthday party. She has a boy and a girl. I have no idea what to get them??? I invited her to my daughters 1st birthday and she ...
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- Hi I wouldn't. Spend the same amount. $15 on both or by a toy they can share for $30. I have boy girl twins and I wouldn't expect the same. Whatever you get them w...
- PP was right, NO, don't ever be expected to match what someone spends for your child's present. Everyone's income is different and I'm sure she'd never expect that muc...
- Get one of those collapsible tent/tunnel sets. The kids will love it, and play with it for years to come, and the price tag can be as big as you want...I think they s...
Till What Age Would a Boy Play with a Kitchen?
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on March 29, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
Until what age will a little boy play with a kitchen set? I fell in love with a gorgeous (and expensive) children's kitchen set and am undecided about p...
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- My boys are 2 and 4 and they LOVE to play with their kitchen. I think that as long as he is interested, let him play. He may grow up to be a chef! Imaginative play ...
- my son is almost 4 and still plays with our kitchen. He also plays with the kitchen at my parents' house and the one at his cousins house. The important thing is tha...
- lolol--- Oh, J. -- unless there is someone in your baby boys' life who ''''discourages''' him- he likely will play with it for years and years -- my almost-10 year old...
Terrible 3'S?
Asked by Y.K. from New York
on December 14, 2008
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my daughter is almost 3yo. her behaviour changed dramatically in the past few months. I'm sure due to the birth of her sister (5mns). But still how do i get her to lis...
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- Your daughter seems to be expressing she doesn't like the fact that her baby sister is now getting all the attention that belongs to her. She nolonger understands whe...
- Hi Y.! I just wanted to say that with my daughter there were no terrible two's- but 3 was torture! Good luck!
- I would have to agree with the other post, sounds like she is looking for your attention. My 2 yr old did the same thing, acted out against everything. We have our...
Dinnertime with a 5 Year Old
Asked by K.K. from Reading
on July 30, 2008
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My 5 year old son will not use silverware at dinner. He will hold the fork in one hand and use the other to pick up his food(including ice cream) with the other hand....
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- K., I can relate! My son (also 5) seems to still prefer using his hands to eat. Yet there are times (like with a bowl of ice-cream) he will use a spoon perfectly an...
- I'd put a fork in both hands, if he has a hand preference that will help. Also I started mine with plastic silverware and found that the fork was tough to hold food. I...
- hey K. My first thought is to stop begging them to eat.Make what you are going to eat,place it on the table with the expectations they are going to eat.I always tell ...
Swaddling and Stimulation Questions
Asked by T.A. from Columbus
on February 13, 2008
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My son is 11 weeks old, but was born 18 days early. My husband and I have been using the soothing methods from Happiest Baby on the Block to get him to sleep. He's a s...
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- Have you tried a 'Swaddle Me'? They're made by JJ Cole, you can get them @ Babies R' Us or Toys R' Us. I used one for both of my babies & they LOVED it. My daughter...
- With my boys I didn't start to enforce cry it out until 3-4 months. We did have a Flutterbye Musical Projector that attaches to the crib and it worked GREAT!! AND wh...
- The real question is how is he supposed to learn to self-sooth when he's so young all he knows is that when he's sad, scared, tired, etc...that mom is there for him? ...
Kitchens for Boys
Asked by A. from Phoenix
on October 25, 2007
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This may sound like a very silly question but I am wondering what everyone thinks about getting a play kitchen for a boy. My husband is really not into the idea but I...
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- My 2 1/2 yr old son also wanted a kitchen. I found a Melissa and Doug wooden "stove top" with burners and knobs. It's very cute...and small. It's a tabletop set tha...
- Fisher Price has a Laugh & Learn Kitchen... it talks n has a radio that plays music... It looks fairly small. I dont think its a "girly" play kitchen either. Maybe tha...
- Tell your husband to get out of the dark ages. There's nothing wrong with buying a kitchen for your son. They do exist for boys also. My son has baby dolls, princes...
