Vintage & Collectibles: Toddler
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Ever Bought Yourself a Toy for Kids?
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2012
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My 12-year-old son is really into Legos. As you may have seen, Lego has come out with kits aimed at girls (there has been some criticism and backlash). My son was br...
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- Go ahead and get it. It is something fun you can do with your son.
- I do love American girls, but all I've bought for myself are some collector edition barbies, including one that looks like me!
- I saw those Lego kits at Target earlier today and loved them myself - thinking of adding some of them to my daughters birthday wishlist. She has the pink box set alre...
Toy Storage Issues
Asked by M.H. from St. Louis
on March 22, 2008
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I would like to know what other moms do about toys like Legos and other building toys when their child builds a "masterpiece." My children feel that every creation is...
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- Hi M., This is the same problem I have with art projects that my daughter brings home from school (and I always want to save each and everyone :) and we just take p...
- Hi, I'm a mom with 6 & 8 year old boys & a little girl from China on the way. I know all about that toy "storage" problem & the masterpieces. I don't really have a p...
- Take a picture of your boys masterpieses then take it apart
Camping with 2 Year Old! Advice?
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on May 18, 2008
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We are taking our 2 year old camping for the first time this weekend. We will be staying at a cabin but it's very rustic with no electricity, plumbing etc... Luckily...
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- We've loved camping with our toddlers. They take the lead from mom. We created nests at night and brought along a favorite blanket, pillow and stuffed animal. We at...
- Attitude is everything. Put on your happy face and tell yourself it will be fun (even the drive) and it will be! Take some new treats, toys, kids' music on tape and ...
- We started taking our son camping (tenting) when he was 9 mo old. In our experience, he's so worn out from running around that he collapses at night. We do put him t...
Can You Spoil a 1 Month Old?
Asked by E.W. from New York
on September 6, 2011
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My son is 1 month old. And lately (the last 3 days) he ONLY wants me. Not my husband, MIL, my sister- just ME. And he also is giving me a hard time with being put down...
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- No! He is not capable of understanding that "If I want X I'll do Y and she'll give X to me." He is made up entirely of immediate needs right now: I'm hungry, I'm tired...
- No he's too little to be spoiled. I did spoil my oldest BAD, so when my second was born a year after my oldest, my husband never wanted me to hold her, even in the hos...
- absolutely not. This is an old wives' tale. Babies need to be responded to in order for them to learn to trust the world and that their needs will be met. Your child m...
Appropriate Christmas Gift Ideas for a 2 Month Old?
Asked by V.W. from Bakersfield
on December 12, 2006
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My daughter is two months old and I am attempting to figure out what to get or suggest as gift ideas to like the grandparents and such. We got EVERYTHING that we coul...
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- Set up a saving account in her name.I know askinh for money sounds bad but that way you have something started for her future.Insist to people that you really do have ...
- I think a really nice rocking horse or hand painted toy box or an antique toy box.
- Look into your states GET (guaranteed education tuition) program, each state is a little different but basically you buy your college tuition now. My Son is 5 and I al...
Help 11 Month Old Refuses to Wear a Diaper!
Asked by N.J. from New York
on January 12, 2009
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Moms, I am struggling with this... my 11 month old daughter has decided last week that she doesnt want to wear a diaper or pants anymore- she likes to be naked waist d...
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- Hi N.. Your daughter sounds like a very normal 11 month old. At this age, they are on the move and don't want to be slowed down or have to lie down for a pesky diaper...
- Have you tried putting a onesie on over the diaper?
- What if you put a onesie on her (over her diaper)??? That way, she can't take the diaper off. I had to do this with my son at times.
Cute Ideas for 1 Year Old Portrait
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on April 20, 2011
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Hello! I need some fun ideas for how to prepare for my son's pictures at JC Penny next week. He's never had professional portraits in a studio (my friend has taken m...
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- My son turned one in December so I went through this recently, we went to JC Penney as well. My son was already standing (he waited til the next day to start walking) ...
- JC Penney's already has cute props at the studio. We did one with my daughter where she was sitting in vintage suitcases and had all these vintage boxes around her. An...
- for his 1yr old picture you should take a real handsome mans shirt (like a smal aduld size) and have his picture made in it... keep that shirt and take his picture i...
Decorating 2 Year Old Son's Bedroom
Asked by L.T. from St. Louis
on August 25, 2008
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Hello Moms!
Does anyone know of any good websites that could give me some good decorating ideas for my 2 year old son's room. We haven't done anything to it yet, b...
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- Hi L., I'm in the same situation w/ my two year olds room. I could not find any websites that just showed pics and ideas. I finally thought of a theme I wanted to d...
- Hello L., My son will be 2 in a month and I am having some of the same issues. I have decided to go with the themed room as well. I wanted to have something that he...
- I found this site. http://boysthemebedrooms.com/
Toddler Toys - What Holds Your Toddler's Attention the Most?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on December 8, 2011
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I would like to hear from other moms on what toys your young toddler enjoys playing with the most? any particular toys that your toddler absoluetly loves that has surp...
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- A play kitchen can hold a toddler's attention for a really long time and will last for years. My son got one at 18 months and still likes it 3 years later. A train t...
- I just thought today that my kids didn't even really play with toys until they were about 2. This was as I watched the 13 month old crawl through the bars on my dinin...
- My daughter loves little people stuff, and playmobile - expensive both, but they are the most played with toys at our house
Family Visits Are Not Toddler Friendly
Asked by A.H. from San Francisco
on November 18, 2008
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Ok - I figure I can't be the only one in this boat - hopefully some of you have advice. The holidays are approaching and we are getting pressured to travel to see our...
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- Hi A.- I hear your concerns and I agree that they are valid. There has to be a way to find a happy medium, though. Are you able to host part of the holidays at your ...
- I have been thru this, you do what works for you. People will always find a way to talk about you, your beliefs, the way you raise your children, etc. etc, might as we...
- Well, these particular holidays are about family. However, you have your own family now. You are really stressed in anticipation of all that can (and likely will) go w...
