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16 Hour Plane Trip with 11 Month Old Twins
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 26, 2008
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We are taking our first big airplane trip (from Fairbanks to the MS Gulf Coast) with our twins. They will be riding on our laps. We have several flights with layover...
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- Hi J., I grew up in Anchorage but live in Oregon now. Baggage check your carseats..they dont count as luggage and you dont want to have to carry them around the airp...
- Hi J.... I just did a 12 hour trip with my 30 month and 13 month olds the beginning of January. The best thing for us was a portable dvd player and a few movies. I ...
- Hi J.. You should definitely contact the airline you're flying with to confirm, but normally strollers and/or carseats don't count against your checked baggage limi...
Potty Advice Again
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on August 31, 2009
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Hi all:
Again, I'm wondering about suggestions for using the potty. My son is now 2 years and 8 months old. Some days he goes in the potty almost the entire day (...
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- My advice is to get rid of the pullups. They make potty training very confusing for little ones. You said in your post that he does best when he doesn't have the pullu...
- Have you tried transitioning to underwear rather than using pull-ups? They make underwear with additional padding in case of accidents which I think it sends a really...
- Take away the pullups. Get some training pants and rubber pants and see how that goes. You are sending cross signals with going back and forth with pullups. Pullups...
Seeking Advice Regarding Traveling on a Plane with My Toddler Son.
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 4, 2008
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HI to all moms and moms to be. I would like to seek some advice for anyone who had the experience of traveling with their toddler on a plane.I was given an opportunity...
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- Hi M., We lived in the Middle East when my daughter was born. She had been on over 150 flights before the age of 4. Diane T had a lot of great suggestions. I didn'...
- We traveled when my son was younger than yours, but not as long of a flight. I went to the dollar store and bought quite a few small things to entertain him...about o...
- You will have to bring your own car seat for the car but not on the plane. When my son was still in a carrier, I took that on the plane but the car seat was check wit...
Advice on a Repeated Argument with DH
Asked by A.B. from Appleton
on January 30, 2011
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First I want to say I have a great husband, he is a good friend and a good provider to our family. Ok, here comes the BUT...We are always having the same argument. We ...
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- Have him read : "If He Only Knew, What No Woman Can Resist" It will give him insights about what women NEED. When we speak, they shut down and dont listen. So let him ...
- Hi, it sounds like you are writing the story of my life! I can relate~ Have you thought about a chores chart? I have one and that helps us. Sometimes my hubby wants to...
- Oh yes. I totally get this. One summer we went on vacation. Before we went I booked the rental. Researched and got directions to all the local attractions. Pa...
Need Advice About Potty Training
Asked by C.D. from Cincinnati
on July 8, 2008
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I am potty training my almost 3 year old and I am getting very frustrated. He has been kind of potty training since he turned two. The daycare he was at was working on...
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- My son will be 3 in August as well and this may sound crazy, but I had to just give up and let my husband do the potty training. It turned out that our son was so exci...
- Try making HIM change his clothes and clean up. It takes a lot longer. Remind him when he's cleaning himself up that he's missing play time. Also when he does go po...
- C., Okay, someone here on mamasource said try putting blue food coloring into ice cubes and throw a couple into the bowl to "change to green" when he has to go. I'...
Mom Seeking Advice on Having a Toddler with One on the Way:)
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on February 28, 2010
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We are very excited to have our little one on the way. Our daughter 2 1/2 and my step son are as ready as they can be:) My step son is 16 and excited and my daughter h...
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- When I take my son to his classes at the park district, I can honestly say that at least half of the parents that are there with their kid, also have a baby carrier ne...
- One idea about the breastfeeding: Instead of a doll, have a special basket of new toys that gets pulled out whenever you nurse. She'll be excited to have access to "...
- You have the right answer. Keep the first child involved in all the steps of caring for the new born. Your daughter will love the time you take to spend time with he...
Need Potty Training Advice
Asked by K.F. from Tyler
on July 3, 2008
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I need some suggestions. I am planning to start potty training my son when he turns 31/2. I keep on talking to him about not wearing diapers anymore and going potty on...
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- hi, K., potty training is different based on child's personality and readiness. so, you should still listen to your mother's intinct no matter how other people say....
- Hi K., I really don't have much advice. My son is 3 yrs and 4 mos old. He has NO desire to even try and go to the potty. He has gone pee in the potty maybe 5 times to...
- To be honest with you- I would start right away- by 3 he should be wanting out of those diapers-why wait the next 3 months summer is a gerat time for training- Take a ...
Need Advice About Potty Training!!!!
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on July 10, 2008
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Hi! this is my secnnd posting in about 2 months, buy I am lost! I have a 3 1/2 year old that will not pee in the toilet unless we remind him and will not do # 2 at ...
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- This may take a week and then you may need to clean the carpets after. My kids were all in cloth diapers or naked, so potty training was quick with all. Let your son...
- I read a book I believe its called "Toilet training in less than a day". Basicly the book teaches you to let your child train a toy(doll, stuff animal etc.) while you...
- C.: We started back at potty training. Our son is 1 month from being 3. We had tried and stopped over the last year (we moved) but on 4th of July weekend - MY HUSBAND...
Seeking Advice on Potty Training a Boy.
Asked by A.H. from Fort Smith
on February 24, 2008
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I am trying to potty train my tow year old son. So far I am not having any luck with it. He seems to understand what to do but has no intrset in doing it. I know that ...
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- Give him time, he will do it when he's ready....although I do feel your pain! Those little swimmer diapers work well.
- Hi A., I have two boys 16 and 10.I tried using those round blue thing that suppose to clean you toilet and turns the color blue. With a bowl of cherios in the bath...
- A., Go to thepottytrainer.com! I kid you not, the best advise that you will ever get for potty training your child in three days, of course your child has to alrea...
Traveling Alone with a 15 Month and a 2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2011
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Oh yes, I know. I should have my head checked. I am flying across country with my two babies, 15 month old son and 28 month old daughter. I've hidden toys (so they;ll ...
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- sounds like you got enough...probably to much actually...more likely than not your children will just pass out during the flight....it will be a pain while your waitin...
- Oy, girl you are crazzzy! Just kidding, but just wanted to wish you luck. Sounds like you are prepared as well as you can be. Didn't see a stroller on your list????...
- I'm a firm believer in drugs! Ha, just kidding! Sounds like you have it covered.
