Infant Travel Advice: Water Toys
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A Very Looong..... Road Trip!!
Asked by E.O. from Chicago
on August 13, 2010
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i need help taking this road trip with 3 very active kids.8,5,2 and 1/2!!!!
i know its a bit late cos we r leaving on Monday!
please give me some fresh,fresh ideas....
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- i hate a tv in the car, we just got a new odyssey and i opted for no tv. however, for a long trip, i am all for it, maybe you can get a little dvd player or use your l...
- We recently drove from VA to Nova Scotia , Canada and back again , the drive took 3 days each way. My kids are 7 , 4 1/2 and 2 , we have a DVD player for the car and m...
- We have our boys (8.5 & 4.5) pack a back pack of small toys, books & their leapster L-Max. We also have a DVD player for our car that saves us. Since the baby is still...
So We'll Be Taking Our First Big Family Camping Trip
Asked by L.M. from New York
on January 11, 2012
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Hi all! This summer we're taking our first big camping trip with the kids to Acadia National park in Maine. We're going in August. The girls will be 5 and 6 and the ba...
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- When we camp it's all about SIMPLE regarding the toys...i.e. beach ball, frisbee, jump rope, easy to clean and hard to lose. Anything with lots of little pieces, I wo...
- I used to be a "Holiday Inn" camper but we started camping about 5 or 6 years ago and now I'm a camping junkie. We absolutetly love it and go 3 or 4 times each summer....
- Get more baby wipes than you ever thought you would need. They are good for everything in campgrounds without facilities. Many toilets do not have soap or anything t...
Cruise Advice Needed
Asked by R.T. from Orlando
on March 12, 2010
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We're going on a cruise for spring break--yay!!!!
Do you think we should invest in a good walkie-talkie set? I read someone's advice that they used a set because it's...
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- I just went on a Carnival cruise. My friends had their kids in the kids zone thing that they do - and the cruise line gave my friends a cellphone/pager to carry with t...
- Hi Just curious what cruise ship you are going on? I am going over spring break as well. My son just turned 13. We are sailing on Royal Carribean Liberty of the Seas.
- I don't know if they'd be allowed, but if they are, they might be handy. We didn't realize how much we relied on cell phones til we were out in the ocean with no servi...
Asking Advice from Experienced TWIN MOMS
Asked by A.H. from Toledo
on May 25, 2009
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Summer is fast approaching, and as the Mom of 5 I am looking for some advice. How have you taken your 1 1/2 year old twins to a public swimming pool for an enjoyable ...
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- One way that I solved part of my problem(children 1,3,4,5)was to provide swimminmg lessons for all, including the baby. The baby actually swam like a fish. I then set ...
- I used the lifejacket type swimsuits. I knew it would keep them up if I had to have my hands busy on the other kids.
- I plan to take my twin boys (1.5) to the pool by myself this year too and am also looking for safe ways to do this. I've heard from other Moms to stay in the baby p...
Seeking Suggestions for Galveston Summer Stay
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 7, 2008
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We were thinking of making a trip to Galveston this summer with our toddler boys. Does anyone have any suggestions of good 2 bedroom condos on the beach that are fami...
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- Hi J., Not sure if your willing to travel a little ways past Galveston but me and my family took a trip to Crystal Beach last summer and had a blast. I have 2 boys wh...
- The Hilton Galveston is great!!
- You may have already made plans...I'm a little behind on reading my emails. We have a time share and used it in Galveston...a great vacation especially from the DFW a...
Gift for Kid Who Has Everything!
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2009
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My daughter will be 6 next weekend, and my husband and I have no clue what to get her. She really has EVERYTHING! We do a HUGE Christmas, and smaller gifts at birthday...
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- R.: Hello and good morning. At six years old - your daughter should NOT have "everything" - as this will lead to her feeling "entitled" to things that aren't her...
- she is old enough to start learning about the value of money, so get her a savings account and a savings bond so that she can afford to go to college. not exciting...
- What about tickets for an event of some sort? I just took my granddaughter to see Annie at the Hippodrome. Or, since she is into girly stuff, how about taking her for...
Going to Hawaii
Asked by B.L. from Seattle
on May 13, 2007
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I am leaving for Maui in a week! My mother-in-law will fly with me and Reeves to San Francisco to meet my husband and then we will all fly together to Maui. My son wil...
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- Hi B. (my sister's name is B.)! I am so excited about your trip. My husband and I love Maui and have been there about 12 times. We took our son Caleb to Maui when h...
- If you don't mind.. I would love to hear how it went. We will be going to Maui in November, when our daughter will be 10 mos.... I would suggest getting those SPF45...
- Also, don't forget about the liquid restrictions they have on airport security now! I flew recently with my 21mo old and had a sippy cup with apple juice and one with...
Playing Outside!
Asked by C.D. from Cincinnati
on April 18, 2008
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My son is 21 months old and LOVES to play outside, which is great except for when it is time to come in the house! Just this week he has had 2 complete meltdowns after...
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- Set a timer......just like you would for a time out. Talk about what needs to be done AFTER he's outside, i.e. baths, dinner, etc. Kids need to begin to understand a...
- Welcome to my world! Except, my daughter's melt downs also apply to going and leaving a store, park, my house in the morning, eating in her highchair, you name it.......
- I am having the exact same problem with my 21 month old son. Can't wait to hear some advice.
What to Do with My Twin 12 Yr. Old Boys All Summer?
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Do you have any suggestions on how to keep busy with my tweens this summer? Camps are generally too expensive or too young. I certainly don't want them i...
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- have you heard of geocaching? they have a website www.geocaching.com you will need a gps, but it is a blast. i also found a site a long time a go that had to do with ...
- K., Maybe they can do some volunteer work. How about the SPCA or Animal Care and Control if they like animals, or helping out with senior citizens? Also, some day c...
- You could also check your local rec department to see if they have day camps. Maybe they could even work at one helping the younger kids if that is something that int...
Bedtime Problems with 3 1/2 Yr Old
Asked by P.S. from Portland
on June 17, 2009
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I'm at the end of my rope. My 3 1/2 yr old is fighting me at bedtime. Kicking, hitting, screaming, won't stay in bed and tonight he tossed his drink across the room at...
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- ... put a baby gate up at his door.
- From here it looks simple. You cave too easily. Your son knows this, so he is using it to his full advantage. If Daddy can do it, but you can't, then there's your a...
- We have had the same trouble, now we have a bedtime chart that she uses, with the fun stuff at the end, like a story. We use a timer (20 minutes) If at the end of the ...
