Strollers: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Running Away from Me
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 5, 2011
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Any suggestions on how to stop my 3 year old from taking off on me? I'm at my wits end. Today he took off in a parking lot and I was so furious and scared that I spank...
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- Margie that is so funny. I have a good friend who also used (still uses with her grandkids) "Hands on the van!" She said she got some strange looks once in a while....
- we hold hands in the parking lot, no other options, freak out or not, we hold hands cars can hit little ones they don't see.
- They didn't have harnesses when mine were little, but hey had a leash that was like bracelets from their hand to mine, the velcro was heavy duty so they could not rip ...
Hiking with 3 Year Old - Doable? Tips?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on October 2, 2012
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My husband and I are going on a double date with a childless couple and we're bringing our 3 year old son. The plan is to go hiking though some parts of the trail wil...
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- How long is the hike? I take my kids on a 3 kilometer hike each fall. It takes a lot longer with a three year old. We'd take lots of rest stops and stop to look at ...
- i hiked with emmy. she was the kid that would whine to be carried in the mall, but while hiking that kid can wlak hours as long as she's picking up bugs, climbing up ...
- Not sure I'd do this with a childless couple... they're not going to understand how slow you need to walk, how many off-trail detours your preschooler will want to mak...
Flying with 4 Year Old
Asked by J.N. from Philadelphia
on August 13, 2008
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just wondering if anyone has any advice. I am flying with my 4 year old to Texas, and it is his first flight. He also has questionable ears, and has always had problem...
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- I think the other people had some good advice, the only thing I would add is don't take too much. You will probably have to walk quite a bit in the airport and your c...
- Hi J., Here are some web sites: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060816074441AATG3CP http://ask.metafilter.com/27153/flying-with-kids-without-los...
- J., You and your son will have a fabulous time flying! Four is such a good age for him to go on his first flight because he is going to be SOOO excited if you put a...
Question About 4 Year Old Car Seat and Stroller.
Asked by N.R. from Detroit
on February 11, 2010
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Hello I have a question about car seats and would like everyones advice and or opinions :) My daughter Makenzie is 4 years old and I think its time to put her in a hig...
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- I don't know about the carseat question, but am going to buy a sit 'n stand stroller for my daughter who is having her second soon, so have been watching for advice on...
- At 43" tall, there are at least 5 seats I can think of she would easily fit into. My 4.5yr old is 43" tall and can easily fit into many seats. Graco Nautilus ($150)...
- If your daughter can't fit into a five point harness anymore, it isn't going to keep her safe; if G-d forbid you are in an accident, if the harness is too tight, it co...
Sea World Stroller for 6 Month Old and 4 Year Old?
Asked by R.H. from Los Angeles
on August 30, 2010
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I have a six month old and 4 year old and we are going to Sea World. I don't own a double stroller and saw that they have the side-by-side ones for rent at Sea World, ...
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- I won't take my kids to Sea World. http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/08/23/osha-slaps-seaworld-for-death-by-orca.aspx OSHA Slaps SeaWorld with Willful Violati...
- I don't think the doubles at sea world would be very comfortable for a 6 mo old especially if you think you'll be there all day and he might sleep. I have a couple ide...
- I would not rent the stroller for the 6 month old, it's more of a cart than a stroller. I've never been to sea world CA, but I live about 20 min from Sea World Orl...
When Does It Get Easier? 6 Week Old Baby and 4 Year Old and Little to No Sleep
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 25, 2011
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I have a 6 week old baby and a 4 year old. The baby hasn't ever slept for more than a 3 hour stretch at a time (I breastfeed), and the last few nights has been sleepin...
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- Yes. It gets easier. I am a full time working mom to a 6 mo old and a 4 1/2 year old. My advice? If you had a daycare provider before the baby was born, then send your...
- It does get easier. 1) Talk to the pediatrician and find out how you can get the baby to sleep longer. Big help. 2) Take your mom up on all help! Don't ...
- It gets easier as the baby is able to do more for herself and the 4 yr old is able to help. As babies can feed, dress, bathe themselves, no more diapers and no more b...
Stroller for Almost 3 Year Old and Newborn
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 20, 2008
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Hi everyone. By the time our baby will be born my son will be close to 3. I am thinking at that age he probably won't be that interested in riding in a stroller but th...
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- We had been using the Valco double stroller, which is excellent, especially for rugged terrain, but we wanted something light-weight to take to Disney and on short out...
- I have a 3 and 5 year old and had the Joovy sit and stand stroller... loved it- but only used it it for a few months. The only issue is that your older child won't be...
- My only response would be to decide what type of stroller person you are. Are you an everyday "walker" that likes to take walks around the block? or just in need of an...
Behavioral Issue with 3 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on October 15, 2008
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I have a very head-strong 3 year old daughter. When she decides that she doesn't want to do something I can't persuade her or distract her in any way so she can accom...
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- Simple: Watch "Super Nanny" on ABC on Friday nights. The Supernanny, Jo Frost, works wonders. The show will give you a lot of good ideas.
- I have no personal experience but there is a book called 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child (there is a copy in the Western Massachusetts Library System) that might help....
- I could have guessed your daugter's age by the behavior. Unfortunately, it's pretty normal. You are doing the right things, right now she may act like she doesn't care...
Ideas for Keeping a 4 Year Old on the Couch After Surgery?
Asked by J.B. from Philadelphia
on June 28, 2011
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My 4-year old son is having surgery on his foot next week. For it to heal properly, he'll be in a cast for 6 weeks. For the first 3 weeks, he is not supposed to put ...
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- If relying heavily on the tv is what works, I'd do it. These are certainly circumstances that warrant bending the regular rules. Same for video games, if he has a...
- Im with theresa! Tv and candy!
- Buy him some new books to look at, board games, a handheld video game to play with and just give into the TV!! Get him some new movies so he won't get too bored. The a...
Do You "Sneak" Your 3 Year Old In?
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on August 16, 2011
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We are planning to go to Legoland and Sea World next week, both of which have a "under 3 - free" policy. DD just turned 3 in June. She's average height and weight, b...
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- I think "white lies" depend on the intent... If your child really isn't going to get much out of it and you're going for your family/bigger kids, then I think it's ...
- Nope, never did. As soon as my daughter wasn't free at Disneyland I paid full pop for the annual pass. I only did trips like this when I could afford it and I prefer...
- i say lett her in free stuff at the park is expensive plus she is three they can live hehe lol
