What to Expect When You're Expecting: Ergo
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How Did You Adjust Going from One Child to Two ?
Asked by E.S. from Kansas City
on January 27, 2010
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I'm just having a hard time getting into a mind set to adjust from having one very active child to having a newborn on top of that. I'm a full time student and stay ho...
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- You have received lots of good tips but the best thing anyone told me when I had my second child was this: "She was born into a different family." I was feeling guil...
- Thats a lot on your plate! Perhaps it's time to sit down with boyfriend and brother in law and let them know how you're feeling. Even if they both work full time, they...
- I hope that you are at least taking the summer semester off of school. For the first couple weeks you should not be doing anything not directly related to caring for y...
Suggestions for First Airplane Ride Just Me and My 2Yr Old
Asked by V.A. from Boca Raton
on October 26, 2009
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Car seat? Toys etc...Any tips would be great from someone who has alraedy experienced this!
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- Hi there, I had previously responded to some questions about this, so I copied it from my files... sorry if some things are duplicated from other responses! We ju...
- Hi! I would probably bring a carseat for a 2 yr old...any older, maybe not. Do not bring anything with small pieces that will roll off the tray...I spent an entire fl...
- We fly 4x's a year (he's almost 2 1/2) A Portable dvd player & stickers... small stickers are good & he'll put them all over himself & you- Someone mentioned it &...
Best Advice on the Eve of Having a Second Child
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on August 12, 2008
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My son will be 23 months when his baby brother is born this fall. That means I'll have two boys, both in diapers, and dang, that statement has me tired just typing it....
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- My first little boy was 25 months old when my second little boy was born so I hear ya! My best advice is to get your oldest trained to dress himself and change his ow...
- Include them both and spend time with each. Try not to compare them because inevitably they'll be completely opposite just to mix things up. Get two of everything. E...
- Wellllll....... one day when I was in the ped.'s office, I overheard a European woman telling the Dr. that her BABY was already potty trained. The Dr. was intrigued an...
How Do You Plan Your Day?
Asked by F.S. from Provo
on April 11, 2008
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I am a SAHM to my 9mo girl. She is so wonderful, and is beginning to be more independant. My husband works all day till around five, when he gets home he would like ...
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- I found that splitting the chores up over the week was easiest. On Mondays, all I do is laundry and some dishes. Then on Tuesdays, depending on how the rest of the hou...
- flylady.com has some great tips... J. (mom to Zach, 2 years, and Talia, 4 months)
- My friends say I am TOO organized. I have to be. I just do the daily cleaning when kids are at school or when someone is napping. I keep the kitchen cleaned up, vac...
I Need Help with Food Suggestions for a Large Party!!!
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on May 25, 2011
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We are having a large party for my daughters graduation. There are about 100 people that are invited...and that includes us...YIKES!!!!!!!!!! I am sure not all will ...
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- Go to the local library and find the older issues of Taste of Home. There used to be a section called cooking for a crowd or something with the word crowd in it. Oft...
- Borrow every crock pot you can!!! Pastas Meatballs Stoups Dips and more, can all be prepared in crock pots. Put out platters of chips, crackers, veggies, ...
- Baked mostaccioli, get a couple throw-a-way alluminum pans, cheapest pasta sauce you can get, a big garden salad, loaves of french bread, you could do a couple jello m...
Flying with a 10 Month Old
Asked by D.R. from New York
on June 1, 2008
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I will be flying with my 10 month old son for the first time at the end of the month. Any ideas/suggestions to make it as easy as possible.
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- HI D., My daughter was around that age when I took her on a plane for the first time. Make sure to have some his favorite books and small toys to keep him occupied...
- Hi D., I have flown with my children at all different ages and sometimes by myself. Here are some of the things I have found to work: 1) If he is mobile, waiting...
- My 2 kids had their passports when they were 6 months old and away we went! The biggest thing I can tell you is to just NOT worry. The kids do far better than you dr...
How Do You Shop with Two?
Asked by A.L. from Anchorage
on June 17, 2008
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I have a 21 month old boy (very busy guy) and a two-week old baby. Can someone give me a hint on how they've been able to grocery shop with two? It seems like a logist...
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- Definatley get a sling, of front pack to start out with. I wouldn't recommend avoiding going to stores by getting deliveries unless you absolutely have to. Your litt...
- When my daughter was new, new, and still slept in her infant carrier I would put the carrier in the basket of the cart and my 18 month old son in the child seat. Then ...
- Hi A., I feel your pain. I remember those days and the best advice I have is to do your grocery shopping online for the time-being, and have it delivered. I am th...
