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6-Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on November 2, 2010
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My daughter's 6th bday is coming up and we have decided to have a party with some of her friends coming over to the house. I haven't done this before so I have some qu...
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- I would send them out soon, especially with the holidays coming up and besides that, I feel like people are so busy anymore and weekends fill up fast! I would pic...
- For my son's 6th birthday party last spring I bought t-shirts and clothing paint, and let them paint their own shirts. They loved it, and it was a great party favor, ...
- The sooner the better on the invites! With the holidays coming up, people's calendars start to fill pretty quickly. Considering the fact that you will be doing the...
Crib Attachment Soother
Asked by R.M. from Boston
on January 12, 2009
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I'm looking for a recommendation on a crib attachment soother. I have looked at ocean wonders and Rain forest friends and I'm not sure what to get. I want one that pla...
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- Both my daughters love the ocean wonders attachment. My oldest would play it whenever she needed it and now my youngest - 8 months although doesn't turn it on I do h...
- Hi Rebbeca, I am a mom of 4 beautiful children. In my experiences the most soothing thing to put in the crib with my kids that they just loved was a Glo Worm. It is s...
- we have the rainforest soother and my son really loves it. the music is soothing and has nature sounds mixed in. it is very easy for little ones to turn on and off.
Need Help with Air Travel
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am flying with my 18 month-old son to Phoenix in three weeks. He is extremely active and loves to run around. Although I have flown with him before, I ha...
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- For flying- I've had great success using 1/2 dose of Motrin plus 1/2 dose of Benadryl. Helps them sleep! Otherwise, bring along a thousand little stickers and a lot ...
- We've gotten a lot of milage out of re-usable sticker books. Whenever I fly with my toddler, I take enough diapers to last a day and *plenty* of food too-- otherwis...
- I have done a flight like that as well C., My son was about the same at the time and it was from Ca to Michigan. I got a Gerber Baby Harness with a leash. I didn'...
Waking in the Middle of the Night
Asked by W.W. from Austin
on May 24, 2007
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Ok....For those who have answered my other post about my little angel turing into a little devil, here's another one for you...In the last 3 nights 2 of them she has w...
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- My son does this occassionaly as well. He just turned two and has been doing it since before he was one. He sleeps 12 hours at night and usually it is without interrup...
- When my little one was that age, she did the same thing. Turns out it was puss pockets from an ear infection (which was why she was better when I picked her up). Als...
- Hi, W.. My son did the same thing at about the same age and I figured it was his imagination taking hold. He would calm down if I was in the room but as soon as turned...
Tummy Time
Asked by K.I. from Dallas
on January 11, 2009
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Anyone have any ideas for tummy time? I feel my 10 week old son needs to spend some more time on his tummy to strengthen his neck muscles and prevent his head from ge...
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- 5 minutes to start is great. My kiddo hated tummy time, but laying her on my chest to play airplane helped a lot. It will take time to figure out what your baby like...
- all kids that I have met love the baby einstein tummy time play mat. It is a big hit. Though it's kind of expensive (maybe $50?) 5 minutes is such a great start! Just ...
- You're doing the right thing. Just let him try it a couple of times each day. The sessions will get longer and longer. It's not a big deal though. The BEST way to ...
Do You Wash Shoes?
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on December 4, 2009
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I have some pretty grungy looking tennis shoes.. I have heard taht they can be machine washed. I was wondering if anyone has washed tennis shoes and how they come out...
Need Some Tips for Toddler Toothbrushing
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on September 28, 2009
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Hi moms,
My little boy is 22 months, and little by little he has begun to hate toothbrushing time. At first it was novel and fun, but now it ranges from tedious t...
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- I try and let my son brush his own teeth. What we also do in order for him to actually do it instead of just chewing on it is letting us hear the “good noise”. W...
- My daughter is the same age and I'm having the same issue. She used to love it so I want to read the responses you got.
- Our pediatric dentist gives the kids a small sand timer to use while they brush their teeth. They loved to use it especially when they were little. It helped to make...
Girl Scouts
Asked by J.P. from Sharon
on November 3, 2011
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Hi ladies!
This is my first year as a troop leader. I am leading a Daisy troop (kindergartners.) I was wondering if any of you out there are troop leaders? Or any mom...
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- omgoodness! i loved being a girls scout we did alot of stuff that i really loved we went o plays on broadway, we took trips to va to luray caverns, we went to museums,...
- plant a garden attend your local volunteer days to help keep the parks looking good service projects for shelters visit nursing homes and sing Christmas carol...
- Thanks for being a leader. I hope you enjoy your adventure. It's been my observation over the years, that the troops that have the most fun, do a wide variety of a...
Luncheon for Chirstening
Asked by V.S. from Philadelphia
on April 11, 2012
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Thank you Moms for all of the great advice you have given in the past. New question - we will be having my infant son's baptism in a few weeks followed by a luncheon ...
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- Could you have a neighbor or family member rush back after the Christening to get the food out? That way you can take pictures and linger at the church with friends a...
- I've been in your situation before. Everyone assumes that making the food yourself is the "cheapest" way to go, but . . . you have to consider the cost of the food, f...
- Make something in the crock pot (BBQ meatballs?) and have everything else ready to go & in the fridge. Maybe add a green salad, a fruit platter, cake, bread or rolls...
Summer Salads and Side Dishes
Asked by K.T. from Boston
on May 24, 2008
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Does anyone have any great summer salad or side dish recipies. I have a few good ones, but sometimes the pasta salads and potato salads the regular old way become bor...
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- I like Beets and Green beans salad fresh cooked beets (not from can), green bean (fresh n cooked, or frozen or canned), chick peas mixed together. add oil and vineg...
- bean salad is a stable at out italian bbq's! mix canned grean beans, chick peas, kidney bean and wax beans together, cut fresh garlic and a bit of onion, season with o...
- My aunt makes this great summer salad with the dark leafy lettuce and there are strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, walnuts and a dressing that is really good. Try go...
