Play Yards & Play Pens: Water Toys
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Essential Beach Gear (CAN'T PACK EXTRAS)
Asked by L.A. from New York
on March 1, 2011
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Ladies:
Swimsuits are already hitting hte racks. We've booked a week long vacation in the Carribean with our 9 month old for May. Our darling son is our first. Whi...
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- I bet the sun will be quite different on his little eyes. In additon to what's already mentioned, I'd bring some sunglasses if you think he will wear them.
- I agree with what the ladies already mentioned. I wouldn't worry about toys, you can bring a water bottle and a spoon and he'll have fun!! I'm sure the gift store wi...
- Make sure to take something he will like to suck or chew on for the plane, and have a couple of new little toys he has never seen before...and plenty of snacks. The...
Taking a Shower
Asked by L.W. from Boston
on August 2, 2008
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I have a ten month old boy who is very active and walking. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can manage to shower while being home alone and keep him safe?...
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- When my daughter was younger I made sure her room was baby safe so she could play in it whenever she wanted and during my shower I would put a gate up to keep her in h...
- As much as it pains every mother to do it. Sometimes your kid just hs to cry. I have never been a big believer in being a maryter......... As a parent your life change...
- Take him in the shower with you.
Camping W/kids
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on November 22, 2009
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Does anyone have any tips for camping w/a 4 yo boy? We'll be in a KOA campground w/other families but will be sleeping in one of their lodges. I've been camping plen...
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- You can do it. I took my boys camping when they were much smaller. It always works out. Make sure to spray him frequently for bugs. One tip I would like to add is ...
- I go camping with my kids, even newborns, every year. I'd be happy to help you if you need specifics. But, for a four year old, I would just take a small tub of easy...
- When we go we take a small plastic tote w/outdoor toys(trucks, buckets, shovels-things to play in the dirt. We also do the marshmallow toasting. If you have space an...
3 Mo. Old on an Airplane Flight...
Asked by E.M. from Harrisburg
on March 12, 2008
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Any advise on taking a 3 month old on a 4 hr or so flight (actually with 1 plane change too)? I don't know what we should do with the car seat, or bring toys or what ...
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- I nursed her on way up and down during take off and take the carseat and stroller right up to the door of the plane and they will store it underneath so you don't have...
- I traveled a lot with my daughter when she was an infant. I would limit her sleep starting a day before the trip so that she would be restful on the flight. Also, ma...
- You can check your car seat (I'd reccomend getting one of those car seat protector bags) or if you are renting a car, they usually have them to rent (but they can be d...
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...
Camping in Wisconson Dells This Summer
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2007
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Hi, this summer we plan on going to camp at the yogi bear camp site in the dells which has a water park in it already....my question is.... My son is 2 and my daughter...
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- Hi K.! I live 1/2 hour from the Dells and have two older children ages 9 and 15. You'll have a wonderful time! I'd say to make sure to bring warm clothes or somethi...
- On top of toys I had a pack and play playpen, so they would not wonder off. Flash lights that children can use. I had a tugboat floatable so my baby could be in the w...
- get a campsite by a water spout and bathroom if you can they have a great indoor waterpark as well we just went to get away from winter and stayed at their lodge it wa...
3 Boys Don't Want to Do Anything
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on April 21, 2011
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Hi Mommies,
I have 3 boys.....one that is turning 7 in a few weeks and twins that are 4. My oldest started swim lessons when he was 3 and the instructor dunked him...
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- Well, I am pretty much pro video games and computer but if that was all my sons wanted to do I would SEVERELY limit their time. An hour a day max.
- your twins may like swimming once they start. they may see that your older son does not like it so they may just think they dont like it also. i think swimming is some...
- I would call a technology blackout at my house. Disconnect the cable and video games in the trunk of my car. Physical activity is a real self esteem booster. And sun...
How to Enrich My 3 Year Old's "Home Time"
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on July 31, 2010
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Hi Moms - I've been a SAHM/WAHM for the last 3 years. Just this year we started part time daycare, which is going very well. My son is learning a lot and becoming more...
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- You're right doing outside stuff early, right after breakfast. But you can do a sprinkler or kiddie pool in the afternoon when it's hot. Just bring out a bottle of wat...
- You don't have to "do" anything but your normal everyday life. Kids (that age anyway) learn more from following us around, doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen than in...
- Read, play with play doh, paint (water colors are not that messy), build with blocks, do puzzles, and read some more! If you want to sing songs with him, but you're n...
Camping
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on August 4, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
We are taking our 2 year old camping next week and I was just wondering what toys I should bring to keep him entertained. The campground has a pool and a ...
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- A pail and a shovel. He'll love digging in the dirt at the playground. The pail is also great for collecting treasurers on a nature walk. A beachball is also a good...
- Kid-sized flashlight, books, favorite bedtime stuffed animals - I'm just mostly thinking of bedtime! Have fun!
- We just took our 3 and 5 year old boys camping for 4 days - they loved it! If you have room, I would take a small ride on toy along. Light sticks for at night, bucke...
Playgroup Organizer Needs Help! : )
Asked by J.M. from Nashville
on July 15, 2008
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Hey ladies - I am the organizer of a playgroup in the Murfreesboro area. The age range in our children is 12 months - 4 years old. The majority of the children are 2...
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- How about assigning each one of them a time where they plan and tell them that you want something different that they haven't done before and give a prize (maybe dinne...
- Hey, It's J. Smith. Don't forget about the pick your own things coming up. Apple and peach season is coming. So is the pumpkin patch. I took the group to some plan...
- I am a Creative Memories Consultant and right now I can get a photo album party for $50 for 12 kids! Its really cute and Mom can help the kid. I do these a lot for bir...
