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Opinion on Graco Cribs
Asked by J.W. from Atlanta
on August 28, 2009
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Does anyone have an opinion on Graco cribs? I haven't been able to find a store that displays them and have only been able to find them online from Walmart. I like t...
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- Have you tried Burlington Coat Factory? The only BAD thing about them is once you buy it no getting your money back-they only will give you store credit. So make sure ...
- I have one and have been happy with it. We have two kids, and it's been in continuous use for over four years now and we haven't had any problems. It's sturdy, easy t...
- Personal opinion; for both of my girls, I did a graco pack and play for awhile. Space saver, and good investment. After we set up a crib, I still used the pack and pla...
Swimming Lessons with 10 Month Old
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on March 3, 2010
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Has anyone ever taken swimming lessons with your baby? I thought it could be fun...she's still only 7 months but I was considering it...I'm so tired all the time that ...
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- I took both of mine to Swimkidsusa just before a year old each. They loved it, at first we have to get in with them but eventually we get out and they swim with instru...
- I took my son to swimming lessons when he was about 8 or 9 months old. I thought it was great, he enjoyed it, it got him used to the water and you're right, it felt g...
- Introducing my children to the water and swimming has always been very high on my list of priorities. My oldest entered a swimming pool at the age of 3 months and beg...
Son Knocks over Dog's Waterbowl
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on January 13, 2009
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Anyone with suggestions on how to keep my 11 month old son from tipping over the dog's water bowl while still giving access to the dog??? It is driving me crazy - he ...
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- There are stands, and bowls that don't tip, but really... Since he cries when he gets wet, make the child walk around in wet clothes for a while... he won't do it agai...
- The only solution that I have found for this issue is to teach the child that it is not to be touched. Your son is just a baby so it is hard but firmly tell him no wh...
- What about purchasing one of those big water dishes that stand upright, and have that container that holds water, gradually releasing more as the dog drinks the water....
Weaning a 14 Month Old
Asked by J.M. from Nashville
on June 10, 2009
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My oldest son, now 5, weaned himself at 14 months. His baby brother, however, does not seemed inclined to stop nursing on his own. He only really nurses 3 times a day,...
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- Children are so different. My oldest got to where he only nursed at night and I know it was a comfort thing - this went on until he was almost 3. My second child qui...
- Have you tried Rice milk, J.? Perhaps that's an alternative to milk? It's very important that you offer a substitute for milk that has enough calcium. I know this i...
- Try rice, soy, or almond milk. If he won't take any of these out of a sippy, try the 9-24 month formula, or start with chocolate rice, soy, or almond. It makes milk ou...
4 Year Old Asks "Why" Non Stop
Asked by S.M. from Saginaw
on August 12, 2010
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Don't get me wrong, I love the little girl and want her to be smart and I know asking questions is the only way to learn. However, I am starting to loose my mind. Sh...
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- My son was my why child, and after awhile, just for fun, I would give him silly answers to some of his questions. He is now 22, and the biggest smart aleck with a grea...
- I agree it's developmental but i bet she just wants some interaction with you. try engaging her in a conversation. why are you drinking water? I'm thirsty because...
- I think all little kids do this. And, they seem to get in a habit of it. If my kids asked me a ridiculous why question, I just said, "Why not?" Or, I'd say, "Why are ...
3 Year Old Birthday
Asked by T.C. from San Antonio
on April 29, 2009
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Does anyone have suggestions on games or craft for a toddler party? My son is turning 3 but most of the kids coming are 2 and under. We are going to play in the back y...
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- YOu can make candy necklaces. I know you saidy ou have a boy but it is still fun for little kids. Get that roll of red licorice from candy stores and buy cheerios and ...
- I would think with all of the fun things you already have in the yard - you do not need to stress out over trying to plan, coordinate and oversee a planned project. L...
- We just celebrated my youngest daughters 5th bday in November--I had all these great games planned. The weekend before the party, my dd decided she really wanted a mo...
4 Year Old Twins Vs. House
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on May 5, 2011
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My twins leave a path of toys, stuffed animals, puzzle pieces, spilled water/milk, stickers, ripped up toilet paper…..etc... in just about every room in our house. ...
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- I have 4 year-old twins too, and can totally relate. My house is a mess too... but, we try to have them work on what they can. They KNOW that if they take a game or...
- Keep them BUSY! A schedule helps--sort of. People tell me that we moms will all miss these cluttered years when we're old, in our clean homes, waiting for them to ...
- For one thing, cull the toys! Our children have way too much stuff these days. Children can't even see all the stuff they've got. Give yourself a break and halve t...
Photography
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on January 6, 2009
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Can anyone suggest a place to photograph children indoors? Not a company, but a place that I could take pictures of my little one...with great backgrounds and neutral...
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- Bass Pro Shops in Great Lakes Crossing has a water wheel and little river. THere is also an area when you enter from the outside (not the mall entrance)that is pretty...
- The butterfly house at the Detroit Zoo would be cool. It's open year-round, but you'd have the place to yourself in the winter. The botanical gardens in Ann Arbor mi...
- KH, When I take pictures of my children I throw upa solid colored sheet and use the fitted one for the floor so everything blends together well. Sometimes simplici...
Shop Vaccuum
Asked by V.K. from Salt Lake City
on December 17, 2008
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We have tile and berber-like (no shag/ pile) carpet. I want a vaccuum with a powerful sucker but doesn't need the brushes really - they just flip the dirt around and ...
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- We just bought a dyson -the purple animal hair version and have berber carpet in our house and just love it. We also have two dogs and the dyson is amazing!
- Bought a Dyson and love it. Well worth the money. You can check them out in Sears. Try one.
- I LOVE my Dyson! I got the purple one that picks up animal hair. It works wonders. The scary thing is that now I can see all the dirt, hair, etc. because it has a c...
Red Eyes
Asked by S.M. from Richmond
on May 12, 2009
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Hey guys!
I have a weird problem going on in my house. My daughter for a while now has had red eyes. My husband & I just started noticing it in our eye/eyes too. I...
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- Because of the several possible predisposing conditions of both illness and environmental exposures which have resulted in this occurrence with more than one family me...
- I would go to an optometrist and get it checked out. It's most probably related to the strep and pink eye. M.
- Hi! You are definitely not alone! I have this and sometimes it's quite noticeable but most often it's not. I've had it checked and was told it's picquenella - I'm...
