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Birthday Ideas
Asked by N.D. from Panama City
on August 29, 2009
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Hello everyone.My son is turning 9 and where having are first sleepover birthday party,I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a few games we could play.The theme t...
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- Glow stick tag. Each kid gets a set number of glow sticks and everytime they are tagged, the tagger takes a stick. Kid w/ the most wins. Or divide into teams of col...
- Believe it or not but boys are really easy to entertain. When I had a birthday party for my nephew when he was little. I bought biscuits, pizza sauce and toppings and ...
- Hi N. If your son is the true military type, he may enjoy a treasure hunt. I don't know how much space you have, but you could make a map (crumble it and iron it out...
Birthday parties...They Aren't What They Use to Be When I Was Young.
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on January 13, 2011
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I certainly love to make my children feel special on their birthday, and I can throw a great party at home with great food and fun, but is that enough anymore? Once a...
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- we have 3 kids and we always have the birthday parties in our house. i am against keeping up with everyone else. it is silly.i am against inviting the whole class. my ...
- insanity! the kids do NOT have so much more fun at some fancy venue that this should be considered a normal expense! i tell you true, if you have some games and goodi...
- i would go with your gut and do the great home party you talk about. Nobody will remember the extravagant parties like you said. I think the simple birthday parties ar...
10 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on April 7, 2008
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My son is turning 10 at the end of April. We are having his party at Pump it Up and have invited his class and a few other friends. I am wondering should I provide p...
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- I don't know what 10 year old boys are into anymore; my advice is to ask him what we wants for the cake or cupcakes. If it's a surprise (or if he doesn't care as long...
- 10 is a hard age for cake because he's getting big, but I've had some recent luck impressing some 13 year old boys. You can see them on my myspace page (you don’t h...
- First, Pump it up is a great place. My daughter celebrated her 6th birthday there. For the party favors & cake, ask your son what kind of cake he would like and what...
Pack N Play or Co-sleeping
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 6, 2009
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Hi All Mommies,
My brain is on overload right now with all the products out there for babies. This is my first baby, and with so much info..........HELP Please. My ba...
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- hi L. pack n plays are great if you have a 2 story house and want a place for the baby on both levels or you will be traveling overnight often. Otherwise if you are ...
- My son slept in his crib from day one. We have a door separating our bedrooms which we kept open so he was actually very close to my bed and getting up to breast feed...
- You're going to get tons of advice on this one, and ultimately will do what works best for your family once the baby arrives. Get ready now-- even the best plans can e...
Bedtime Routine
Asked by R.Y. from Detroit
on March 18, 2008
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My son is almost 10 mos old and we've had the same bedtime routine since birth, dinner, bath, book, and bed. But a couple of months ago he started screaming once i wou...
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- We're having the same problem and I wrote in and recieved a ton of advice. My son is 16 mos. now but I remember him going through this around 10 mos. too. What we're f...
- R., Bedtimes are definitely important, so starting your son out on a routine is GREAT. Although, it has been q few years since my two daughters were 10 months old, ...
- Stop being frustrated by it. It is normal for his age. Just continue with your routine, you are a great mom.
Cribs, Car Seats, Bob Revolution, Nordic Cab? Ugggg.
Asked by P.L. from Hartford
on March 8, 2010
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Anyone have a car seat, baby jogger, stroller, crib, glass baby bottles, co-sleeper....any product for a new baby.... that they love? I am overwhelmed by the choices....
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- Mimjumi BPA free bottles BabyHawk carriers Sprout Shell Covers Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics (hands down the best for nursing moms) Rockin Green detergent or Soa...
- Oh where do I start?! I can make so many recommendations for what I love that it will make your head spin. Funny thing though, I already shared a list of my baby must ...
- When I was shopping for a car at the end of last year and was worried about the chemicals in the "new car smell", I found a website that appears to be a very good reso...
Gift for New Mom
Asked by M.W. from Indianapolis
on February 23, 2010
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My cousin and his 18yr old GF are expecing their first child in a couple weeks. I really want to get something useful, but supposedly they have everything the need fro...
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- Everyone always thinks of what the baby needs, but the parents also could use something as well. A gift card that will cover a dinner, that has carry out. It is nice...
- I didn't know about it and no one gave me one at my shower, but I wish I had had a Miracle Blanket with my first. I love it so much with my second!
- Diapers and baby wipes. You can never have enough of those! And they are so expensive. Also, new moms usually don't think of baby spoons and bowls for when they start ...
Have You Had Lasik Surgery?
Asked by J.C. from New York
on April 18, 2011
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I would love to get it. If you've had it - please tell me the good and the bad.
Thanks!
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- I took valium to relax and i practiced the day before so i would not jump. It is now a third of what I paid. You must look at the light and not look away. My cousin...
- I first had it over 10 years ago and am so glad I did. I was VERY nearsighted! The halo effect someone else mentioned did go away for me after probably about a year ...
- I had worn glasses since age 10 and my eyes had gotten worse each year, until they were 20/400 or worse. I had Lasik surgery when I was 42 and it was like a miracle! I...
Looking for Help with Older Infant Still in Need of Being Swaddled
Asked by D.N. from Barnstable
on April 7, 2008
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My 6 month old still needs to be swaddled when he goes to bed. He was sleeping through the night at 2 months, but after being sick a few months ago, that all stopped. ...
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- Hey, I just read somewhere that you shouldn't swaddle a child over 4 months... I mean like 2 days ago, they say it can lead to SIDS! Not trying to scare you but ...
- My suggestion is to bring him to bed with you. He probably won't roll around enough to uncover himself, and if he does you can cover him back up before he really wakes...
- Hi Dianne- My son was a huge fan of being swaddled too. I use to laugh with friends and tell them if he slept thru the night I would swaddle him until he is 10! If he ...
Easy Christmas Crafts for 3 Yo
Asked by E.E. from Washington DC
on December 20, 2010
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My 3 yo son has been asking daily to make "presents" for people. He's made a lot of pictures and cards already. Any suggestions as to what he could make for the fami...
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- When my kids were about that age I bought plain white notecards with envelopes and had them draw pictures on the front. Then I wrapped them up with the envelopes and ...
- Bead bracelets or necklaces. Get the big beads though, not the ones with small holes. What I do, is cut the string or elastic, tape one end to the table then let my ...
- How about a framed picture of himself- he can create a frame using a foam or cardboard rectangle larger than the photo, glue the picture in the middle, and he can deco...
