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What Does Your 2 Year Old Sleep in on Vacation?
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on July 12, 2009
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Hello all,
We have a two year old son that still sleeps in his crib at home (and I think is definitely NOT ready to move to a toddler bed). Until recently he has bee...
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- we use the Aerobed toddler bed. It has elevated sides to stop our son from falling out. We've used it quite a bit and he only rolled out once (one of his first times...
- Hi M., I'm sure your pack 'n' play will be fine. Even if he is a little big, it's something he's used to, and it's really the easiest. After my boys outgrew the...
- Hi M., When we found ourselves in this situation, we either had our son sleep with us or we used a children's air mattress. They are made by Aerobed and are sold t...
Travel Without Kids
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on September 8, 2011
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A little background...my husband and I LOVE TO TRAVEL. We live for it. Sure, I'd like to remodel my kitchen but between that and a great trip, bring out the suitcase...
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- If you are breast feeding I would wait a while longer before introducing formula for the purpose of a trip. I think 10 weeks is still very young, and an important tim...
- I had a friend who, before she even got pregnant, made plans to go to the Vancouver Olympics (there was a group of 4 of them... 2 couples). Then she ended up having he...
- GO!!!!! When our youngest was barely 3 months old my husband and I went to London for 5 days, we also had a 3 yr old at home. My husband's sister came to watch the boy...
Taking a Vacation Without Your Small Children- How Long Is Too Long?
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on January 24, 2011
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My husband and I have travelled to most of the US and some outside. We are starting to save and plan for a 'major' trip that will hopefully take place in about 2 years...
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- I think if you have grandparents willing to take the kids then its up to how long they are willing to keep them? I would "practice" -leave them with grandparents for ...
- LOL. I was going to say a month, if I could find someone that would mind them that long. However, that isn't possible with school schedules, etc., sigh. I have gone a...
- I've had several families leave their children with me while traveling abroad. Most have been school age children and they did fine for up to 2 weeks at a time with n...
Travel over 700 Miles
Asked by D.P. from Gainesville
on February 17, 2010
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my husband and i are getting ready to go visit family and we have a 4 yr old and a 5 1/2 month old, we would like to travel at night so the kids sleep through most of ...
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- Traveling at night is the best way! The DVD player and movie is also very helpful, as well as any "gameboy, DS, PSP, leapster" hand held devices, they are so cool and ...
- Our family (with three boys) routinely travels long distances even 18 to 20 hours, and night travel is great with kids (though hard on parents, if you are not ready fo...
- When I was little, my family drove across country to my father's new duty station. To keep my brother and I occupied, my mom would give us a new toy from her stash eve...
Momma Needs a Vacation
Asked by E.S. from Charleston
on September 1, 2006
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Just wondering if anyone had any advice..... I am a stay at home mother of a 4 year old, and a 2 year old...The last vacation that my husband and I had alone was when ...
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- I know what you mean, my hubby and I have been married for three years, our daughter will be two tomorrow and we have not even had a Honey Moon yet!!! We have had to ...
- I would leave the explanation as to where you are going at a minimum. Our daughter is 5 and to date we have not taken her on any of our vacations yet, just didn't fee...
- Take the vacation! They will both learn that you do come back! Your daughter could be jealous b/c she didn't get to go and is holding a "grudge". Enjoy your vacatio...
Own a Home or Travel the World?
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2011
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My friend and I were tossing this question around and I am wondering what you all might say. She has two preteens and has never owned a home. She has the opportunity o...
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- I would travel - but this isn't what the kids want. She needs to talk with the kids and explain her dreams to them - where she wants to go and what she wants them to e...
- I think she should consider the temperment of the kids. Its true that there is some value in the "global experience" idea, but only if the kids have the right temperme...
- i would love to travel if it was a perfect world, too - but what happens when her working years are over? does she have the finances to retire? will she have a place t...
Ideas for Gifts to Grandparents from 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2011
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Hi there,
My daughter's (about 2 1/2 years old) grandparents from both sides live overseas. We will be making a trip back there in a few months. I am looking at get...
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- I made a stepping stone for my mother n law with a handprint from my 2 year old and my baby on it, and the date stamped in it. I put a few tiles in to decorate it and ...
- I see you live is CA....are you near a beach? Maybe you could write something in the sand using a big stick like I Love You with the year and have her put her feet pr...
- Since they can't see her often I would put her hand and foot prints (or impressions) in a nice frame with a picture of her. I see my grandkids all the time but my kid...
Choosing a Vacation Spot
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on February 14, 2009
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My husband and I haven't taken a vacation in 7 years- Grandparents have offered to keep little boy over Spring Break! We can't decide between New York City and Washin...
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- Boy - this is a tough choice! Both are super destinations! I am leaning towards NYC only because Washington is so great for the kids - save that trip and go with you...
- It depends on what you want. Both New York and D.C. will be high energy on the go places. Both have tons to offer, and both will be expensive. Would you rather see ...
- I would pick NYC for a couple trip over DC. I also think the Tahoe idea is a great one!! The option to gamble there is a plus!! Arizona has LOTS of nice resorts, if y...
Suggestions for Girls Trip
Asked by D. from Dallas
on February 22, 2007
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Sisters and I looking to plan inexpensive girls trip from Dallas. Thinking maybe Texas coast... any ideas????
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- san antonio or austin are always fun for girls trips. you can book a hotel on www.hotwire.com we have had great experiences with it, you pick a hotel based on star ra...
- www.vacationrentals.com Galveston, Crystal Beach, Surf Side are all around Galveston, 4-5 hour drive. Have Fun, sounds like a blast!!
- Fredericksburg or Canton! D.
Thanksgiving
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on November 10, 2010
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i am wondering if you spend thanksgiving with all your family and extended family or just your kids and your husband?
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- It's usually me, my daughter, my mom, her boyfriend, my dad and both of my sisters and their families. All come to my house :-) we all live within 5 miles of each other.
- we dont have family here so we have our nieghbors over and do dinner with them.
- Well, we're a bit different. We have no family in town and adopted our second son a year and a half ago. Last T-giving and this one coming up we get together with my ...
