Entertaining: Toddler, Water Toys
5 articles
Best Bath Toys?
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on November 30, 2009
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Time to throw out my toddler's bath toys and get a new set in time for Christmas. Any suggestions? We're kinda grossed out by the squirt toys because you can't fully...
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- My almost 4 year old's favorites are still cups - we have some with drain holes in them we bought at Babies R Us. And some stackable ones that he uses. He also likes...
- We have alphabet letters that stick to the tub walls and are quite large, so no choking hazard. I no longer use the squirt toys, since they get moldy very fast inside ...
- With a 4 and 1 year old, we've tried lots of bath toys. The ones that are the absolute best for our little ones are bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatulas,...
Inexpensive 2 Yr Old Birthday Party Ideas WANTED
Asked by E.C. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2008
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My daughter will turn 2 in April and I am looking for inexpensive party ideas. At this age you also have to entertain not only the kids, but the adults and it starts ...
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- Hi E., I just got done with my sons second birthday party in October and every one there had a blast- at least from what I was told (but some of the moms actually as...
- At this age all you need is friends at the park or your house and a cake or cupcakes. Hold the party in the afternoon right after nap and before dinner. Provide coff...
- I don't know where you live but we took my 2 year old daughter to Adventure City in Stanton (near Buena Park) and she loved it! Very inexpensive admission prices.
3 Mo. Old on an Airplane Flight...
Asked by E.M. from Harrisburg
on March 12, 2008
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Any advise on taking a 3 month old on a 4 hr or so flight (actually with 1 plane change too)? I don't know what we should do with the car seat, or bring toys or what ...
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- I nursed her on way up and down during take off and take the carseat and stroller right up to the door of the plane and they will store it underneath so you don't have...
- I traveled a lot with my daughter when she was an infant. I would limit her sleep starting a day before the trip so that she would be restful on the flight. Also, ma...
- You can check your car seat (I'd reccomend getting one of those car seat protector bags) or if you are renting a car, they usually have them to rent (but they can be d...
Advise for 1St Time Campers
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on July 8, 2011
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So my daughter has been asking to go camping so we've decided we will give it a try for one night at a KOA. Our kids are 5 and 2.
What kinds of things do you bring...
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- Trucks, bubbles, water guns, fishing gear if you're near a lake, coloring books/crayons, books, glove/ball, football, shovels, buckets. don't forget sunscreen and bug...
- Take it from me, you have to make sure the youngest child isnt scared of inside the tent..lor the sound the sleeping bag makes when youre in it...ol that was a camping...
- Ha! I posted this quite a while ago for our first camping trip. You may want to look back in my questions. Ours ended up being the trip from hell, you can read that...
Taking a Shower
Asked by L.W. from Boston
on August 2, 2008
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I have a ten month old boy who is very active and walking. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can manage to shower while being home alone and keep him safe?...
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- When my daughter was younger I made sure her room was baby safe so she could play in it whenever she wanted and during my shower I would put a gate up to keep her in h...
- As much as it pains every mother to do it. Sometimes your kid just hs to cry. I have never been a big believer in being a maryter......... As a parent your life change...
- Take him in the shower with you.
