Water Toys: Myself
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Floaties/Life Jacket Suggestions for 21-Month-old
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 29, 2010
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With the approaching holiday weekend, just wanted to get suggestions on floaties/life jackets you have used with your little one. Not that he will be in the swimming p...
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- I think they are called puddle jumpers... LOVE IT! /they keep my 43 pound son above the water better than anything out there. We will never use anything else! I bou...
- Look for a flotation device that is approved by the US Coastguard called a puddle jumper. I recently attended an event on water safety and those were highly recommended.
- I used the suit that was a float and life jackets. Either one of those is great. They loved them. Actual floaties they did not like because they had to keep their a...
Moldy Tub Toys
Asked by A.L. from Austin
on March 1, 2010
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You ladies have always been so helpful! I'm hoping I can depend on y'all again.
Rubber duckies and other tub toys that squirt: how do you keep the INSIDES from ge...
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- Putting chlorine bleach into the wastewater stream is becoming an environmental hazard. It's best to avoid it whenever possible. I use a half cup of baking soda (o...
- Here's what I do (I'm almost out of the squirty toy phase!). I put them in a bucket of bleach water, suck the water into the toys, shake them and let it soak for a fe...
- If they are still moldy after a bleach treatment, it is time to toss them. I do like the others said where I empty them completely after bath, rinse, and periodically...
My Little Princess Is Turning 3!!!
Asked by K.A. from Scranton
on September 5, 2007
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My little red head is turning 3 at the end of this month!!
I need to hurry and create a perfect B-day party!
She loves everything from princess's to spongebob and tu...
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- If she loves a little of every thing, give it to her. Have a very unique birthday for her. Have a princess cake on half and turtles around the princess. Get some grab ...
- Hello K.... I actually love the princess idea because there is so much to play with. Anywhere from the cake to her birthday hat. First off, if you haven't sent inv...
- K., You can do a great party at Lyman Orchards.. since it is the season there is a corn maze, hay rides, pumpkins, and so forth.. or there are indoor places such as t...
Soooo Miserable!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 22, 2011
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My 20 month old son is hating every second of this beach trip :( Poor little dude wants to be in the POOL, can't swim because of his cast. He hates the beach because ...
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- http://www.prlog.org/10065057-swim-with-cast-broken-arm-or-broken-leg-before-summer-vacation-dry-pro-by-dry-corp-has-the-answer.html Not sure how much this is, buy...
- Was this trip planned BEFORE he got the cast? I'm sorry, but I just think that was cruel to take him somewhere when you knew he wouldn't be able to do anything. And ...
- Oh wow, can you and your mom tag team until hubby gets there? What about a play zone? Can you place him in a daycare in the area for just 2 hours so the girls ca...
Daughters 1St Bday Party in 3 weeks....HELP.. Me Choose a Location in Sacramento
Asked by S.Z. from Sacramento
on May 30, 2008
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Hi there,
Ive been racking my brain for the last two months & now all of a sudden I only have 3 weeks left. I am looking for a place to throw her party but am not s...
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- Please keep in mind that your child will likely be overwhelmed by so many people that you don't want to add the additional stimulation of a noisy place with lots of ac...
- Hi S., Stop Stressing and you are a Super Great Mom because you care so much. Why not just do a picnic in Land Park. If most of your guests will be adult family memb...
- Hey, my boy is turning 1 on the 20th!!! My 4 yr old is turning 5 on the 17th, too. We're combining their parties at safetyville. For a 1 yr old, keep it simp...
Seeking Advice on Helping a 2 Year Old Give up the Pacifier
Asked by L.M. from Jacksonville
on July 23, 2008
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My son turned two in June and we decided two weeks ago to take away the pacifier. He initially had little to no problem with it. He asked for it a couple of times but ...
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- This is a normal thing, this asking for things at bedtime. Yes, he is having a hard time soothing himself, but it isn't because of the pacifier. He will need a good be...
- Sounds like an average two yr old to me. Just dont make the mistake I did, when we took his bottle away I then let him have a sippy cup. Now he HAS to have one. ano...
- Did you throw it away? If not do so in front of him. When he ask for it,tellhim you don't have it anymore.
Birthday Question
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on April 9, 2012
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I know I'm WAY early in asking this, but my son is turning 5 in early July. He wants to have a pool party. He only has around 3 little friends that he wants to invite ...
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- What about renting the YMCA pool if you have one locally...
- If they are your friends talk to them now and see if they would be willing to pay their way. If you are expecting them to stay they may not way to pay but since they ...
- Per parties at venues: 1) You pay for your child and the kids, that are invited. NOT the parents. Not the other adults who are tagging along. The parents will ...
Three Year Old Will Not Sleep!!
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on January 8, 2010
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My three year old daughter has never been a good sleeper. She did go thru a phase when she was in the early part of her second year where she slept well but other than...
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- The book by Ferber "Solve your child's sleep problems" was my bible. Crying it out works too, but his method is gentler although a bit slower. My first I let cry out...
- What about putting her to sleep with you in your bed and then carrying her back to her own bed? Or, lie with her in her bed until you know she's asleep and then cre...
- It is possable that she has out grown her nap! My son,also 3, will take a nap but is up untill 10 or 11p. If I try to keep him up at nap time he will go to bed with a ...
Summer Fun!
Asked by J.K. from Portland
on April 30, 2008
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I am looking for free and or inexpensive things to do for the summer.
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- I live on the west side and our parks & rec dept. has some free events during the summer, so I figure the Multnomah County parks & rec will too. Also, their website l...
- Go to your local library.They have 2 magazines that are free that list things and a newspaper.Go to oregon.live.com which is the oregonian newsaper online.Check your l...
- Jamison Square in downtown Portland is a great spot for kids and parents to cool off during the summer. Its around 11th and nw johnson. It is a really cool water featu...
Activities for Multiple Toddlers of Varying Ages
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on June 28, 2010
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Hi!
I am an extremely busy SAHM of 16-month-old boy/girl twins & a son who turned 3 today! My problem is I live in Phoenix, AZ & now that the summer is here we have...
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- My daughter turned 4 today!! What a great day!! I would suggest kiddy pools with water toys, sidewalk chalk, and make your own toy icecubes (take any tupperware cont...
- I recently joined a mommy group & it has been the best thing for me. My son is only 4 months old so it's more for me now but soon he'll recognize what's happening & ha...
- I understand completely how you feel..I have 4 yr, 2 yr and 11mo old ..It is tough trying to keep them engaged especially when they are on different levels and there i...
