Sick Child Care: Toddler, Puppets
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10 Hour Car Ride with 20 Month Old Toddler
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on June 4, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions for making a 10 hour trip more enjoyable (tolerable) for a 20 month old little boy? We just ordered a travel tray thing to help out a...
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- Hey A., I traveled with 16 mth old daughter from Spain to England WITH my mother-in-law and lived to tell the tale! ;) My daughter enjoyed puppets at the time so I ...
- http://JustSettling.com/Fairfax has Tips for Travelling with Chidlren in the Getting Away section... see if that helps...
- A trick I learned from my husband's grandmother who drove from Illinois to GA every year with her grandchildren make prize bags. She buys inexpensive books and toys a...
How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
Traveling with 23 Month Old
Asked by D.D. from Anchorage
on November 20, 2008
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I am just looking for suggestions on traveling with my daughter on a 10 hr or more airplane trip. She will be sitting in our laps so I am a bit worried about keeping h...
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- When you check in (or some airlines allow you to call 24 hours prior), request a bulk head seat. This will allow for much more room for you all. The regular seats are...
- See if you can get a bulk head seat it will give you more room for her to stand and not to bother others. You will have to expect to move around the jet. She will fuss...
- Benedryl! My son is autistic, and when we went on a plane trip of about 9 hours I went to Target, walked up to the pharmacist and told him that in all honesty I have n...
Driving Alone with 13 Month Old
Asked by M.G. from Biloxi
on March 26, 2008
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Although this will not be my first trip alone with my son, it is the first since he as been forward-facing and ACTIVE! It is a miracle if we get to daycare and home ...
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- I planned my trips around nap times when my daughter was that age. I know he won't sleep that long but it seems like they sleep longer when in the car than when at ho...
- no advice, just know it's gonna be more like eight-ten hours because you'll be taking lots and lots of breaks to keep him happy and to keep you from driving off the ro...
- Try playing music while in the car & talking to him. Don't forget to stop frequently...they get tired of sitiing in one position! Take some of his favorite toys to tie...
Sick of This Rain, Need Indoor Activities for a 29 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Cincinnati
on April 21, 2011
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Hi ladies
ARRRGG I hate all of these rainy days. I normally do not mind as long as I have 1 weekend day where I can be outside. It also doesnt help that daddy works ...
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- I'm sure you probably got this answer already, but I didn't read through the other responses. Anyway, the library is great. I have a 3 yr old and a 17 month old and I ...
- Push all the chairs together, throw some blankets on top and make a fort. You can read books and have lunch under there. Throw all the sofa pillows and cushions on...
- It must be me because I have seen this on here before but your daughter is 2.5 years old. That's like me saying my son is 216 months old. I'm sorry but for some reas...
My Son Seems to Independent for a 1 Year Old.
Asked by M.C. from Roanoke
on January 12, 2007
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My son will be one on the 14th and Im finding his independence a little scary. He isnt in daycare, Im a stay at home mom for the time being and if I had to do somethi...
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- Hi! You should not be worried about the independence thing. My son is the same way, and he turned 1 on Dec 7th, 06. He is just startingto go through a stage of not wan...
- My son is really independent too and has been and he is turning 4 in Feb and still is. DH is airforce and he is leaving in March not to there though. I also have 3 fam...
- My 2 year old son is the same way, and he has been since he was about 10 months old. When he wants me to play with him he will come get me, otherwise he is content to...
How to Raise a 2 Yr Old Child (Girl)?
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2010
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Am seeking for a good advice on how to properly raise my 2 yrs old baby girl, as she is growing old she is so demanding and my aunt always give in to her every demand....
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- Stop feeding her sweets and starchy foods. Also, a whole grain vegetarian diet, leaning towards vegan would evoke a better mood. Feed her chamomile and peppermint ...
- I'm a firm believer in spankings! she's at the age where she is trying to challenge your authority and to see how far she can push you. i would continue with the littl...
- OK, I understand your frustrations as a Mom of a screaming child- it is very hard to deal with these children. The few things I observe with my daughter- is she is sc...
Flying with a 2 Year Old
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on October 27, 2009
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone out there has any tips on taking my toddler on a plane. We flew when she was a baby, and that was a breeze because she slept through...
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- Hi K.! You have gotten some great advice from other moms out there. I have to agree about not giving your child benadryl. Some people suggested it to me when flyi...
- Hi K., I don't have time to read all of your responses, so sorry if some of these are a repeat. Some things that have worked for me: 1. stickers- you can stick t...
- Hi K., First, let me apologize for the novel, but hopefully you'll find some useful things in here that you can use to keep you from repeating other's mistakes. I th...
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...
Anyone Else Sick of This Weather?? How Do I Entertain My Kids?!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 1, 2009
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WOW am i tired of this rainy/snowy/icy/BORING cold winter VA weather!! and so are my kiddos! we need SUNSHINE! i'm at my wits end trying to come up with fun, creative ...
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- I feel your pain! On days like these, I let my kids help me cook and bake. We bake cupcakes and I let them decorate them. Tonight they will help make pizza for dinne...
- Good ideas so far...you can also go sledding, make slushies with some clean snow and juice on top (it won't hurt them...I did it ALL the time when growing up), make sn...
- Play outside and enjoy the change of seasons.
