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Electric Dryer
Asked by T. from Chicago
on March 29, 2010
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We are looking to put in a washer/dryer unit in a main floor closet, that does not have a hook up in place. This is for my mom who has trouble going up and down stair...
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- Keep in mind that you will need a 220 electric line as well!
- They are really nice because electric is hotter and it dries the clothes faster. I was always amazed, when I used my parent's dryer, how quickly a large load of fluff...
- I'll I've known in my adult life is an electric dryer. When we built both of our last 2 houses, we went "electric only" because gas prices were spiking. We've had ...
Portable Washing Machines?
Asked by L.A. from San Francisco
on September 29, 2009
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We live in a 111 year old building, with no washer/dryer hookups and no possibility of having some installed because it would take a major re-plumbing and re-wiring an...
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- Hi L., I've never used a portable washer or dryer... but I have had a portable DISH washer and it worked GREAT!! Just hook up to your sink, let it run it's cycle a...
- We bought one from Sears for about $500.00 when our two sons were young. It was a 10 pound washer but worked just like the larger ones. The clothes came our really c...
- I knew a friend who took his portable washer on the road. it was small- probalby similar to one you'd find in the skymall catalog. I know it was perfect for him to was...
Portable Air Conditioner
Asked by T.H. from Bismarck
on May 10, 2011
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We live in an old farm house that does have central air but since there are no vents in any of the upstairs rooms the central air does nothing for the bedrooms. There...
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- We have a "portable" AC/heater that we use in our sunroom. Works great and actually cools the family room too. There are no air vents into the sunroom, but we have 2...
- we use a small (7000 btu or whatever the measurement is called) for our livingroom. WORKS GREAT! It was around 200$ and designed for a smaller room, but like I said it...
- Have you thought about having someone come in and add ducts to get your AC to go to the bedrooms? It seems to me that would be the more cost efficient way to go. Your ...
Cold Mattress
Asked by M.S. from Louisville
on April 27, 2011
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I keep my house rather warm, about 72f all day. I make for sure that my baby girl's room is warm all the time for her, but every time i put her down in her crib while...
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- My friend has a heating pad in her son's crib (under the sheets). She keeps in on low when he sleeps. He is almost 2 and he sleeps GREAT. I have been thinking of tryin...
- heating pad under her sheet. just keep it on its lowest setting then turn it off when you lay her down her body will take over warming the mattress
- Flannel sheets or t-shirt sheets don't seem to get as cold as cotton sheets. Maybe try that.
Flight+beach vacation..what to Bring, Buy There or Just Pass On? Rent Babygear?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on March 9, 2011
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Have three kids - 7, 6, 1. What should we pack for a beach vacation where we're flying? Rented a house, so we're buying all groceries there. I'm sure we can buy som...
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- There are plenty of places to rent stuff for the beach, we have done this many times and was always a pos experience! You can also rent linens (if not provided) and...
- We packed light when we went to Florida to avoid paying $25 for checked baggage. The day before we came home, we stopped at the UPS Store and had them pack up everythi...
- Bring as little as possible, having traveled with a 4 and 2 year old quite a bit, the less you bring, the less you have to worry about. Stroller for sure, are renting ...
Help with Fear of Public Restrooms
Asked by T.F. from Kalamazoo
on June 8, 2009
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Hello moms, I have learned many valueable things from all of the questions I have read, but this is my first to ask. My daughter (who will be 3 in September) is doing...
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- Do you have a minivan? When my kids were learning to potty train I had a minivan and just bought a portable potty for them to use in the van when needed. You can get t...
- T., My son has the same problem and as your daughter gets older she may become less sensitive to the noise. I would cover my son's ears, tell him when the toilet w...
- My son is very sensitive to noise, so it opened my eyes to things that I didn't notice as beingtoo loud. Bring a headband with you, like a winter fleece one, or ear m...
Getting Rid of Soap Scum and White Film on Glass Shower Door/Enclosure
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on January 7, 2012
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So, what is your trick to do this?
Successfully???
I don't wish to use harsh chemicals for it or that costs a ton.
What a chore.
So here's the story why I am...
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- For the white residue: http://www.mrclean.com/en_US/magic-eraser.do For you: MANY cups of your strong black coffee and many well wishes (and maybe a rockin' song...
- I also recommend the Mr Clean Magic Erasers - they work great for glass shower doors!
- If you switch from the soap to Shaklee's Hand Wash, you will never have scum. You can put it in the soap dispenser. Shaklee's Scour Off paste will remove the scum. ...
Toddler's Sensative Skin
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on April 7, 2008
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Can a toddler be sensitive to perfumy products such as fabric softner? My 29 month old has broken out on her legs on the back upper thigh area and now I just spotted s...
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- Yes, your child could have a reaction to a change in detergent. ANd no, if it's a food allergy it doesn't have to show all over the body...in fact some food allergies...
- Is your toddler wearing underwear? If so, my daughter can not tolerate that elastic around the leg opening and waist. She gets a terrible rash and it took a while to...
- Fabric softeners is one of the worst things for sensitive skin. My father is a chemist and one of the people that worked on Downie. He has grumbled for years that it i...
White Noise
Asked by I.W. from Norfolk
on August 31, 2009
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Any opinions about white noise machines? Trying to get my 3 mo old to nap in his crib, but it is kinda difficult w/ a 23 mo old in the house. He loves the sound of t...
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- I use a fan for my youngest son. My other 2 don't sleep with them but trying to keep 2 kids quiet while 1 napped was really hard. So, at about 7 months I put a fan on ...
- for my daughter we got a kid friendly cd player and a clasical music cd and played it very quietly. She's now 4 and didn't become dependent on it, and it worked like a...
- My husband insists that he cannot sleep without his "white noise". He uses a small fan and turn it on near the bed each night. It drowns out other night sounds. It w...
Taking My Children to a Movie Theatre
Asked by C.S. from New London
on May 12, 2010
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My daughter (6) has never handled loud sounds very well. She can finally go in public restrooms without freaking out, but she still hates the sound of the hand dryer ...
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- Not sure where you live, but AMC Theaters has a sensory friendly program available in many towns (i.e., Framingham). Once a month they offer a 10am showing of a select...
- First of all the crowds are going to be crazy when Toy Story comes out, so be prepared for that. A theater can lower the sound a little bit, but I do not think it ...
- I would use some earphones or fluffy earmuffs. Most theatre's do special kid screenings during the summer. Here in Austin they have the lights up a little and the so...
