Field trips: Infant
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1St Grade Field Trip. Am I CRAZY?
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on October 15, 2008
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ok so my 6 year old brings home a field trip permission slip for the Milwaukee Zoo. I looked at it like... what?! First of all, that is in another state and over an...
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- I think you were right about not wanting to send your daughter. I would be leary about sending my 4th grader go. Both of my children went to the Brookfield zoo at th...
- I don't blame you. I would feel the same way. Why can't they go to Brookfield? The other moms here had some good advice though. I suppose I would try to get over my co...
- Hi T., I don't think you are crazy-did you ask why they didn't choose one of Illinois' perfectly good zoos, either Brookfield or Lincoln Park? We really should be ...
Should I Let My 2 Year Old Go on a Field Trip?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 6, 2011
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I trust my son's daycare who has been taking care of my 2 year old since he was 7 months old but this would be the first "off of school premises" field trip that he wo...
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- I honestly don't think a 2-year-old will get anything out of a field trip like this. I absolutely would not let my kid go, unless I was going along as well. Two is way...
- Let him go. Or if they take parent volunteers, you can sign up. But groups are usually divided up, and with a group supervisor, and per age.
- I would conquer my own fears and let my son go. Naturally there is a huge BUT - I would find out the student to caretaker ratio first. If it was something like 1 ad...
Field Trip Lunch Ideas
Asked by H.J. from Lexington
on May 18, 2011
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My son is going on a school field trip in the morning and I just received the guidelines from his teacher today. I need to pack a lunch that is completely disposable ...
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- for field trips I take my kids to the deli and they get to order a special sandwich and get a bag of chips. Then I usually pack them an apple or an orange whichever t...
- I didn't read the other responses, so this may have already been mentioned. Sunbutter us just like peanut butter, but it's completely nut-free. That's what my son eats...
- I buy the lunchables lunches for all school trips, they are completely disposable I send them in a insulated lunch bag that folds up and fits in their pockets. That ...
Traveling with a Baby from Love Field to San Antonio...need Advice
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on January 28, 2008
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I am taking a trip to San Antonio with my son (4 &1/2 months old). Has anyone ever flown with one this age? Do I purchase a ticket or have him on my lap? What do I ...
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- Melissa gave some great advice. I would only add...regarding boarding with the "A" group, book your ticket(s) online, and be sure to checkin online 24 hrs before your...
- Traveling at this age is soooo easy!!! You don't have to buy a ticket. He can easily sit (or nap) on your lap. If the flight isn't sold out, they would probably let...
- You do not need to purchase a separate ticket for children under the age of 2. However, if his age is questionable they will require you to present a birth certificat...
Camping Trip
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on June 3, 2008
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we are going tent camping for the first time this summer with the kids, we have a 5 year old and a 13 month old. My husband and i are very excited we haven't been camp...
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- We went upnorth a few times when my oldest was between 2-4.. We roughed it, no campground.. It was hard but it was fun as well.. We went again last yr up to the bridge...
- Im so glad you asked this question! I am going camping over July 4th at a KOA kid friendly camp ground....we will have LOTS to do with the 4th and the Cherry Festival ...
- L.- I've only camped with my little ones in a trailer, but the hardest part was sleeping at night. Your 5 year old will probably be fine, but your 13 month old is ...
Any Good Game Ideas for a Long Road Trip?
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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I have a four and six year old and we're travelling to the Gold Country in California this summer-about and 8 hour drive for us-and I was trying to think of some good ...
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- I always enjoyed interacting with my sons when we took trips. We did oral games...you children should be old enough for some: 1. "I packed my suitcase and in it I p...
- What about etch a sketch and doodle art type things? There are also hand held tic tax toe type games. I think Big Lots may have a lot of those type games.
- All the old fashioned road games are still good (the license plate game -- with your help), I Spy, 20 questions, Travel Bingo (with pictures), etc. There are so many ...
LOONG Road Trip, Need Car Games or Ear Plugs....
Asked by B.J. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2010
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We're going on a 12 1/2 hour road trip Tuesday, w/o a DVD player. (My 5 kids ages infant to young teen) + my sweet lil 10 month old nephew who just HATES the car & sc...
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- Car bingo (you can find these at toy store, drug store, or make one yourself) where you have a magnetic bingo board and fill it with a marker when you match traffic si...
- Oh lordy...we're planning for the same thing! We've done a few short trips (like 4-6 hours) and the thing that works best for me (my kids are 2.5 and 10 months) is to...
- Can you leave at night so they sleep? that is my only idea
Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on October 26, 2009
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One of my good friend's is having a baby shower in a couple of weeks and I have no idea what to get her. I want to give her something that she will need but at the sa...
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- If you know the babies name - you could get something embroidered (hooded towel, blanket, burp clothes, etc.). There are a lot of embroidery places around dallas (and...
- Miracle Blanket! Hands down, it's the BEST gift ever. It's the "Gift of Sleep." www.MiracleBlanket.com ;o)
- Hi M., For a really unique and meaningful gift, I would suggest you give her Juice Plus+. It's fruits and veggies in a capsule. After baby is born, it is so hard fo...
Frenulum Cutting / Baby Is Tongue Tied!
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on October 4, 2008
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Any comments / suggestions / questions out there regarding having a baby's frenulum clipped?
How can I tell if baby is really 'tongue tied'?
If we do not get the pro...
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- I had my now 8 1/2 month old's frenulum snipped when he was ~ 3 months. Our pediatrician recommended having a specialist take a loot at the 2 month appt, but since he ...
- My daughter had this procedure done 3 days after she was born. It was much better for breastfeeding because she was having a difficult time latching. Also, it seemed r...
- Both my husband and I were born tongue-tied. His was cut as an infant when family noticed his speech was different and mine never was as my parents had no idea. I wa...
Road Trip with a 15Mo- Vacation to Virginia: Advice on BOTH Situations
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on August 31, 2010
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My husband is a history teacher and we have always loved road trips. We are going to attempt a smaller one with our 15mo (wish us luck!) and we are headed to Virginia....
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- You're crazy! LOL, just kidding. We've done road trips with our little ones too. First question, I don't know the area so I don't have any suggestions where to go bu...
- Not north of Richmond? Too bad you couldn't go as far as Natural Bridge, Va. (Sort of west of Richmond and maybe slightly north). We like going there for a few day...
- Two things that helped with my daughter at that age: We found a kid's travel lap desk. It had a place for crayons, a cup for things and a lip around the edge to keep...
