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Outdoor Water Play Table
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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I am looking to buy an outdoor water play table for our 4 year old. I fell in love with the Little Tikes Pirate Ship that you fill with water, but everyone seems to be...
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- I never got one of these, but always thought they looked cool. http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1498
- When my granddaughter played with one at a Shreveport for over 30 minutes. They came home and my husband built her one for under 20 dollars. It is painted and has tubs...
- As cute as the little tikes ones are, mine drove me crazy! My son loves a simple, long and low rubbermaid container I got at Walmart. It is like 30" long, by 18" w...
Water Table for Inside
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on December 29, 2010
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I have a 2 year old who loves playing in the sink. I was thinking of getting a water table that she can use inside while it is winter and then later. (Am I crazy?) Som...
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- With my preschool, I bought a medium-sized zinc tub and an old quilt. The tub gets filled with water, dry rolled oats,rice, beans, etc. The quilt is great because it q...
- Hi M.- I was the director of a child development center (donkey years ago) when I only had 3 kids...The teachers in my center had FITS because I insisted in 'sand a...
- My son got this one for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Step2-Fun-Flow-Play-Sink/dp/B0032BD9RK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1293679352&sr=8-2 It's really nice. I onl...
Need Suggestions for Good Outdoor Water Table.
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on April 15, 2009
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Hi, I am planning on buying a water table for my sons (20 mos and 4 yrs old) to play with when it gets warm outside. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what brand...
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- My son will be getting the Step 2 one very soon. I have researched them all and it is my favorite. I think because it is big enough for multiple children AND it has an...
- We have a water table we bought at a garage sale years ago that has gotten so much use. I don't have a specific suggestion in mind, but some general advice - - Sho...
- Step 2 sand/water table is the best. The sand part lasted in ours for a very short time...gets really messy. While the kids thought it was the best, not such a good i...
How to Remove Cat Urine Smell from Plastic Toddler Bed
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on July 27, 2009
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We just bought second hand a plastic little tikes race car bed. Unfortunately we didn't notice until it was put together in my sons room (and his crib had been disass...
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- Absolutely go to a pet store and buy either Nature's Miracle or Simple Green, both pet odor removers that work with enzymes to remove the smell. They're non-toxic and...
- There's a product called Nature's Miracle that you can get at PetSmart or PetCo. It's specifically designed to eliminate the spray smell of cat urine. I'm not sure how...
- I bought a used Little Tikes outdoor climbing cube. It must have been sprayed by a cat. On the way home I wondereed where that smell was coming from. Ugh. I ahd my...
Seeking Advice on Whether to Use a Toddler Bed
Asked by H.F. from Washington DC
on November 17, 2008
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I am trying to decide whether to buy a "fun" toddler bed for my little boy - age 3. I'd like to hear the pros and cons of it. My daughter had a cute storybook cottag...
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- Based on my experience in with my own son, I’d say keep him in the crib for as long as you can! My son had the Little Tikes race car bed. He played on it more than h...
- Both of our kids went straight from the crib to twin beds, my son at 2 and daughter at 2 & 9 months. We did have some problems with my son getting up repeatedly but it...
- My daughter is 3 1/2 and we just had to move her out of a toddler bed b/c she was too tall for it and kept hitting her head on it. They are the same size as the crib ...
Outdoor Sandbox Storage??
Asked by J.Z. from Detroit
on September 14, 2007
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Ok, it is almost time to clean up the summer toys in the backyard and my question is about our sandbox. We have a pretty large Little Tikes tugboat shaped sandbox with...
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- I love Karen B's idea for using it inside. Thanks, Karen!! I never would have thought of something like that! T.
- I bungee cord my lid on and leave it all winter. We get occasional bees hiding in there (that happens all summer too) but no other bugs.
- I empty mine (same sailboat) and put it downstairs with the plastic balls in it for the winter. You can get 100 balls for about $10 at walmart. C.
Tell Me About Your Child's First Days in a Big Kid Bed.
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on June 19, 2007
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So, my 2 year old started climbing out of his crib last week. After he did it a million times, we decided to get a toddler bed. I found a Little Tikes race car bed a...
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- C., In our case, the big boy bed was the only way we could get our son to sleep without us. We, however, bypassed the toddler bed and went straight for the full size...
- So if it's recommended to not close the door during nap times or even at night, doesn't the noises in the house keep them awake. I have to walk past both of my kid's d...
- A gate would never work for us either. We close his door, actually his door has always been closed when he goes to sleep, even as a baby so that's not a big deal. It...
Is It Rude to Ask for Money Back?
Asked by S.L. from Salt Lake City
on August 17, 2009
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I have been researching slides for my twins babies that are turning 2 next week. We decided to buy one used as it is much cheaper. I have been watching KSL classifie...
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- Ginger's got a good point - maybe those people who sold for $50 are kicking themselves! Or they were in crappy condition, or missing parts, or a farther drive...it's n...
- I would say chalk it up to a poor decision. If the tables were turned, say you found them priced at $500, you wouldn't call the guy and offer to pay him some more woul...
- sorry I think your stuck
19 Month Old Doesn't Want to Eat
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on August 17, 2008
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Hello,
My 19 month old has always been a difficult child to feed. He has little to no interest in feeding himself unless it is pretzels, graham crackers or tofu and ...
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- J., I think every mother has been in your shoes at one point in their life. Do not despair. He is 19 months old and sewing his oats, if you will. He is mastering ...
- Hi J., Your son sounds like he is having food issues related to textures and sensory issues. This is not all that uncommon with kids - problem is, and understandably...
- Hi J.---From what I read, you shouldn't worry too much about your son's eating habits. I have my own business as a Wellness Educator and I frequently use Dr. William ...
Was It Wrong To ...
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on February 6, 2010
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My husband and I have shown our four year old and almost three year old how to clean their room (they share) and the other day, we received two of the Little Tikes tru...
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- My son did something like this when he was that age. We got a big toy in a box full of packing peanuts. Soon as the toy was out of the box, my son launched himself i...
- We have done this in the past for our 15 yr old and now for our 2, 4 & 5 yr olds... but the toys never end up on the curb. Then end up in trash bags in the basement. ...
- I know i'm a bit behind, but i commend you for following through. I also have a child who refuses to clean....I have taken her toys as well. I threw away broken ones, ...
