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Britax Car Seat? Car Seat for Air Travel?
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on September 25, 2008
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Hi ladies, we are in the process of looking for a new car seat for one of our cars. I read a request and lots of responses a couple days ago about reviews of convertib...
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- L., NONE of our carseats ever fit in the airplane seats and just proved to be a HUGE hassle trying to tote around the airport. If you can get a carseat when you ar...
- Can't give you much advice on the car seat, but we flew to FL with our little one at 6 months. We checked the car seat as a piece of luggage and just held her on our l...
- I flew to Oregon with my Britax Marathon. It was big, and we had to put in in facing forward. But well worth the long flight. Did you buy a ticket for the baby? If so,...
Suggestions for Travel with a 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by N.W. from Detroit
on September 19, 2006
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We are going to Disney World in October. My son is 2 1/2 and is a good traveler in the car. I have lots of new and exciting activities to bring and a DVD player. An...
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- In 2005, we took a trip to Florida with my 2 year old (just turned) and the roar of the jet engines weren't enough to hurt her ears but the drone of it put her right t...
- Hi! I have been traveling with my kids since my oldest was a newborn...he is now 3. If they let you...give him his favorite juice(if you dont normally give juce...fi...
- I think that they also sell these ear plug type things in the pharmacy at mejers called airplane ears that are supposed to help.
Ideas to Occupy Children While on a Road Trip
Asked by D.V. from Grand Rapids
on July 11, 2008
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Hello to all you wonderful mothers out there! I am in need of some advice. We have a family vacation that is coming up in a few weeks where my husband and I and our tw...
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- We just returned from a 16 hr road trip to Northern MN and back. I have a 4, 2 and 6 month old. We have taken this trip every summer with the kids and things that I ...
- D., Go to the Crayola.com website. They have a product called Color Wonder. Their blurb is "Crayola Color Wonder products offer mess-free coloring fun. That's because...
- Congrats on #3 in the oven. Since hubby doesn't want crayons, etc. (does he know that it won't stay clean forever?!) auqua doodles are great! It still allows them to...
Should I Get Double Stroller?
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on June 23, 2010
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I recently asked a question about recommendations on a travel system for my 3rd baby girl due Oct 23rd......but I've been thinking....Should I be getting a double stro...
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- I have 3 boys - 4, 2.5, and 9 months. We have a double stroller, and it works well for us. My advice to those seeking some input is: what are your needs for a double...
- Hi A.- I hated using double stroller, they are just too bulky. With your middle child being 2 at the birth, by the time you're young one is 6 months, your middle w...
- I think a double stroller would be a great idea. When my son was two he always wanted to be in a stroller. As for what kinds Im not going to be of much help. I had ...
Tub Safety: Inflatable Tubs
Asked by R.C. from Dayton
on December 29, 2007
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Ladies,
My daughter is 8 months old and she has outgrown her baby tub. It is difficult to give her a bath in the adult tub without her sliding all over it and I'm afr...
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- You can only order it online, but a must have is the Dream Baby Fold-Away Bath Seat for $19 at Target or Walmart. I have used it with both my children. http://www...
- We used an inflatable tub when my little girl was about that age. It worked great. I can't remember the name of it, but it was almost like a mini swimming pool! It ...
- You can keep her from sliding by putting a towel in the bottom of the tub. More laundry and it does help.
Organic Milk and Apples
Asked by T.Z. from Chicago
on February 11, 2009
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I am thinking if i should start getting organic milk and apples but with these hard times with the economy i can' t decide. My husband doesn' t believe in that and he...
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- We have been buying only organic milk since he started drinking it. I can testify that there is a HUGE difference. I had deveoped a sinus problem with postnasal drip...
- Organic food not only tastes better but it actually is much better for the environment. Meijer has a great organic selection including apples and if you look for sa...
- I think both milk and apples are high on the NASTY list for contaminants. Spend wisely. Organic on these things and go conventional on other things like bananas/orange...
Another Campling Question
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on June 13, 2010
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We're going on our first ever camping trip this coming weekend. I know someone on here has already asked this, but I can't seem to find the post. I haven't been campin...
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- S....We keep a "camping list" on our computer. Things to pack and when we feel we need another item we add it to the list. You might want to buy a cookstove of some ...
- our kids are 5, 3 and 1 we have done a lot of camping with them. Here are some other things you might want. grate for cooking over the fire cast iron dutch oven an...
- Be sure to bring paper and a pen to write down everything you forgot or things you might need for next time and then make a check list for next the next trip.
Being the Mom
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on December 12, 2008
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I was just thinking this morning that men never think about anything but themselves. Who got the kids winter coats,boots,Christmas presents,Christmas dress,and wakes u...
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- I agree with what a lot of the other ladies have said. My husband wants to help, but didn't have a good role model. I suggest making lists. Make a nighttime list, m...
- A., Read "Mars and Venus, together forever" by Dr. Grey. It is so normal to feel this way. If you read it, maybe you can get your husband to read it too.
- you are not alone it is 8:30 sat. morning i am up with the kids and my hubby is in bed sleeping!! when the two of us are together he never changes a diaper!! but the...
Sinus Infections
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on May 14, 2008
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a few months back my mom posted a question about what other moms have found to clear up their own sinus infections without using antibiotics. Several people responded...
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- S., I am a long time sufferer of sinus infections and have tried just about everything. Something over the counter that I found to relieve some of the pain is called...
- The Nettie pot is a great thing. It's function is to keep your sinuses clear and helps clear out any mucous. Or - you can just buy one of those bulb syringes, the ki...
- i use a netti pot...is that what you were looking for...it really helps....
Changing Diet from White Flour to Whole Wheat,etc
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on October 27, 2008
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I would like to loose some weight (25-30 lbs)and I am considering changing our family's diet to whole wheat and cutting white four and sugar. I also know it is much he...
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- Hi S., I did exactly what you want to do years ago..I quit white flour and sugar and lost 25 pounds. It takes a little effort only at first cause after you get start...
- You have a ton of great ideas. I just wanted to throw out there, wheat does have a different taste, but if you introduce it to your kids early enough they should be f...
- S., My husband's dr. told him back in March that his blood sugar was high, so we got serious about trying to lower it with diet, and he (and I) needed to lose some w...
