Pets with Children: Gerry
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Toddler Carriers for Hiking?
Asked by C.V. from Milwaukee
on July 19, 2010
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I'm looking for anyone who has had carriers that they've loved or hated. We're going on vacation up north in about 4 weeks and my husband wants to get something that ...
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- We have a used Kelty carrier. My husband used it nearly every day last summer to carry our then 1 ½ year old son on their walks (he was probably 27 or 28 lbs). It w...
- We've done a lot of hiking with our son and personally I prefer our ergo. I find the ones with the frames just don't fit my body that well--and when my son moves from...
- We loved our Kelty for hiking. The hip strap was comfortable and it felt like wearing a backpack. We could also set it down and it became its own stand. (handy high ...
10 Month Old Insists on Being on Her Feet. Should I Get a Harness? Help!
Asked by N.M. from Washington DC
on October 13, 2010
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Though I didn't specifically encourage it, my daughter started walking at 8 months. She is 10 months old now and very steady on her feet but it is almost impossible to...
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- The time I watched a toddler bolt for traffic and heard that mom scream (and felt my heart stop) I knew I didn't mind harnesses, leashes, backpacks, or whatever would ...
- people will tel u how mean it is to get a harness, but i know how u feel. i had to do the same thing with my son when he was little! people told me he wasnt a dog he d...
- I had to read the answers you received because my youngest (11mos. now) started walking a month ago and is now non-stop. She has been able to get into a standing posi...
Kids Won't Eat; Getting Deficiencies
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on September 9, 2011
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My kids won't eat food. They will happily eat cupcakes and ice cream all day, or anything that's junk. And they only want to eat on the living room floor, which is ge...
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- J., First off, I'm proud of you for trying and make changes now, better late than never. It's defenitely not easy to discipline and be a parent when kids seem to have ...
- This is getting serious mama, time to change your plan of attack. It sounds like this is turning into a battle of the wills. You don't say how old your children are....
- Be sure that you are not giving them gummy vitamins if they need iron. For some reason gummys don't have any iron in them. I don't know if this helps but here ar...
