Exersaucer: Preschooler
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Exersaucer for 6 Month Old
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on February 4, 2010
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Did you buy an exersaucer for your baby? I keep hearing how great they are but they're not cheap and so far I haven't had luck finding one on Craigslist. I don't want...
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- totally worth it!. I would even bring it out in the backyard (when it was nice) and do yard work while they played. It also helps build muscles in the legs. I have e...
- I also loved our excersaucer! Both my boys started in there at 4 months. Once my first son played in the excersaucer, that was the first time my husband & I were able ...
- Try the jumperoo! My 5 month old loves his, he jumps/bounces in that thing for 40 minutes straight, has a bottle and passes out for his afternoon nap. It's amazing! ...
Need HELP with My Almost 3 Year Old!!!!
Asked by R.D. from Providence
on July 14, 2008
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I am at my wits end with my 33 month old son. He is very high energy and intellegent, but he has been showing some very aggressive behaviour the past couple of months...
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- I have a three-year old (almost four)son and an one year old son. The older one is very high energy and occassionally is too rough with his younger brother (even thou...
- Make sure your 3 year old is getting enough 1:1 time with you it may be a jealously thing or attention getter. Also whatever you do time outs or what not make sure y...
- I think it's important to not only make sure your son knows what not to do, but what is acceptable -- when my 3 year old daughter went through a hitting stage, we woul...
How Do You Shower with a Toddler Around?
Asked by M.C. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2008
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Hi Ladies! My 12 month old is outgrowing the exersaucer and I don't know what to do when I need to get ready for work in the morning and my husband is gone to work al...
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- Hi, My suggestion would be to strap her in somewhere (a high chair or we have a little rocking chair thing) and give her something she likes to do or bring her close t...
- I too work fulltime and know the importance of waking up with a shower, if I don't I might as well stay in bed. I've just arranged my sons bathtime to my shower time ...
- I used to pop mine back in their cribs while I hopped in quickly. When they were that little I saved the longer showers for when my husband was around. Sometimes tak...
Bouncy Seat
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on March 31, 2008
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I need suggestions for a bouncy seat (or something similar) for my tall son. I have a Fisher Price one right now and I use it all the time (I put him in it next to me ...
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- have you tried a jumper or walker? my daughter out grew hers quickly too but not with height (she learned to climb out) so what i did was got a jumper. she loved the r...
- my son quickly outgrew his fisher price bouncy. however, we tried our friend's bjorn bouncy (more expensive but collapsible) and it did not even budge under his weigh...
- I would recommend the Fischer Price infant/toddler rocker chair. My son is 4 months old and is also tall. I like that the chair can rock or chair. The toys are kind of...
Keeping 4 Month Old Entertained
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on March 30, 2008
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Does anyone have any ideas on what I can buy to keep my 4 month old entertained while I get things done around the house? I have an exersaucer and a play gym. She is...
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- Hi J., I highly recommend the following bouncy seat, if my son wasn't so big now he would still enjoy sitting in it. It is the Fisher Price Aquarium Bouncer Chair. ...
- How about a play pen or pack 'n play? Or, at 4 months she's probably taking 2 naps a day, try to get stuff done then.
- Hi J., If I remember correctly, 30 minutes of uninterrupted time when you have a child that age is a rare thing! LOL My son used to be mesmerized by the Baby Einstei...
Creative Ideas for Pre-schooler and Toddler
Asked by S.H. from Norfolk
on September 1, 2009
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What kinds of activities, esp. around the house are fun, creative, and safe for a very busy, active 3 yr. old boy and 12 month old girl? These are my grandchildren who...
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- Pudding art Rice/noodle art Blocks Coloring
- I would recommend buying the book "The Busy Book" by Trish Kuffner. It is aimed toward 3-6 year olds, ut there are a load of great ideas in there that I do with my kid...
- First of all, God bless you for helping all the generations! My active 3 year old boy liked a pint size basketball hoop and ball. Also Nerf-type golf clubs and balls....
How to Safely Contain 10 Mo Old While Working in Kitchen?
Asked by M.A. from Boise
on May 6, 2008
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Our little guy just started crawling, and there are times (like when cooking or washing dishes) when it would be super helpful to have him in a "safe area" where I cou...
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- I was going to suggest a play yard. Letting him play in cupboards/drawers is a good idea, as long as he's not underfoot while you're cooking or using knives.
- We have the "kid's cupboard" and that works well. We also have always tried to plan naptime to be during dinner prep time. Worked well with #1, not so well with #2. ...
- I have a very tiny kitchen but have still managed to put a playpen in there (I am skinny, so that helps). At other times I put the walker in there and be sure to wear ...
Daughter Tipping over in Bouncy Seat
Asked by N.M. from Chico
on November 26, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My almost 5 month old daughter is uable to sit up unassisted, yet she pulls herself up to sitting while in her bouncy seat and then tips over the side. I've...
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- Dear N., when my 2 children were that age, we didn't use any of the items that you mentioned. I usually put them down on the floor on a rug or blanket with somethin...
- It's too bad that you can't get your exersaucer out of storage right away, because that would be perfect! My son started using his at 4 months, and he didn't sit up u...
- the word of the day is JUMPEROO JUMPEROO JUMPEROO!!!!! this was an absolute GODSEND to me. I put my daughter in it at 5 months because she outgrew her bumbo seat and b...
Looking for Activities/toys to Stimulate My 3.5 Month Old
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 12, 2009
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Help, I think my 3.5 month old is bored with his day to day activities. I usually put him in a bouncy seat in the morning and during lunch so i can eat and get a few ...
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- Baby needs closeness with mama. You are number one. And, no, you can't get too much accomplished with a newborn. Set your goals fairly low: I will get one load of wash...
- Are you signed up with babycenter.com? They actually email you each week describing the stage your baby is at and include age appropriate activities---things you can d...
- Dear Momma, Why not try http://www.mommyandbabyfitness.com/ Looks like it could be fun, and you could try Flash cards with letters and numbers, Yes I know...
How to Stimulate a 6 Month Old- Need Activities
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2008
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Hi, I am lucky to be a new stay at home mother for my gorgeous 6 month old son. Howwever, I am starting to come to a point where I don't know exactly how to best fill...
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- Don't pressure yourself by thinking that you HAVE TO entertain his every waking moment. When he gets older, and more mobile and a toddler, still, don't feel pressured....
- Try moving the blanket outside on the grass, in a shaded area. Take some toys, too. A change of scenery works wonders. If your baby can sit up, put him next to a dr...
- He is not too your for the park!!! A toddler park with an infant swing would be great. Get into any club you can! Google your city for Mommy clubs and see if you ha...
