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City Mom Tricks and Tips
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on August 26, 2009
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Mamasource Mamas:
I need your help! I am helping to throw a baby shower for my friend. She is very much a city gal so we thought we would throw a “City Mo...
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- Three of my most visited places are CPK for lunch, free story time at the zoo (children's petting zoo- monday and wed 9:30 to 10:30- I think), and Gymboree. My favor...
- sign up for Kidwinks.com......great suggestions as to where to eat (sometimes kids eat free)....places to see in and around the city (often free or cheap)... Great ...
- There is a great park behind the Water Tower/Fire Dept off Michigan Ave. It has a big kid side and a little kid side with a great sandbox, too. Also, the park near t...
Seeking Childcare in Gladstone/Kansas City - North
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on October 13, 2006
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My husband and I currently have a happy and energetic 14 month old son enrolled into a daycare that we LOVE. However, they recently informed us that they would be pha...
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- Suzi is right in some respects - licensing just proves you've got the right layout to your house, in my opinion. I did a lot of research when I was looking to start a...
- K., Since you brought up the licenses and accrditation and asked for opinions, I thought I would just say a word about that. Many people that have never ra...
- I know it has been a while, but if you are still looking for daycare I have a couple of openings in my at home daycare. I have been open for 5 years and don't keep m...
Stroller Blanket for SF Windy Foggy Sunny San Francisco All in One Day
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on June 3, 2009
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Hi Moms - this is for all of you walking in this ever changing SF weather. I need a stroller blanket (yes, I was one of the few people that did not receive any blanke...
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- Try JJ cole blanket. You can get it at Babies r us or Nordstrom has it. I just leave it in the carseat or stroller. Never have to worry about forgetting it. I love...
- At some point Whole Foods was selling some great blankets made of recycled fleece. They are labeled "Whole Foods" and were very reasonably priced. We bought three, in ...
- Hi K., I have this travel blanket that is made from far infrared technologies that cools your body when it is to hot and warms the body when to cold. This is...
Daycare Closing but Still Have to Pay?!?!
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on July 12, 2005
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My son's daycare (Windy City Kids)just notified us that they are closing for repairs from August 26th through September 6th. This poses enough of a problem beca...
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- hi there i do not think you should have to pay, this sounds absurd! i would check into this legally. its not a holiday on your contract? i would read the contract...
- Hi D., My son used to go to a daycare has the similar situation, they have this so-called summer clean up week and expect you to pay the tuition as well, I guess th...
- Hi, My name is S. and I also live in the West Loop. I am a soon to be 1st time mom, this October. I am on the waiting list for Windy City, besides this strange/wron...
Does Wind Cause Ear Infections?
Asked by D.F. from New York
on April 21, 2011
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Ive heard many times that strong wind can trigger an ear infection. Is this true? I am kinda hesitant to bring my son to the park today now because its so windy outside.
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- Nope - not possible. If it did, my entire city would have ear infections all the time. We frequently have 40 mile an hour winds in the Spring. (but wind can make e...
- No. Wind does not cause bacteria to grow in the ear. Buildup of fluid in the ear can be a breeding ground for bacteria. If you have an ear infection, being out in the...
- no. if you HAVE an ear infection, a strong wind can hurt. but bacteria cause infections. air does not. khairete S.
Neighbor's Garbage Blowing into Our Yard
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on March 26, 2010
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Every garbage day we end up with several of our neighbor's recycling items scattered on our lawn and bushes, as they do not secure their items and overfill their bin. ...
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- This happened to me just yesterday! What made things worse for us is that our trash doesn't get picked up until later in the afternoon. By that time, most of my neig...
- My husband just put the trash out on a windy day and my trash blew out. When I came home, my neighbor mentioned the wind and that he picked up trash out of my shrubs ...
- If you're not comfortable spekaing to your neighbors directly call your waste management company and see if they can send a letter out to your neighborhood. Every onc...
Baby's Chapped Cheeks
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on October 19, 2006
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Hi, our son has mildly chapped cheeks -- it has only started now that it's gotten colder out and we live now in a more windy part of town. We've tried using Mustella'...
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- Unfortunately both of our kids have my skin which is fair and sensitive and definitely prone to dryness during the winter. We used Aquaphor for our daughter and are go...
- Hi M. My son has eczema, so he has very dry patches all over his body and face. We use Aquaphor on his face and Eucerin on his body, they cost a bit, but are well ...
- I had the same problem with my daughter last winter, her little chubby cheeks were always red and chapped. The BEST thing that we could find was by Gerber in the baby...
RV Park Needed near North Side of Chicago
Asked by L.H. from Chicago
on July 8, 2008
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My dad is driving up from Fla. in his RV and I can't find anywhere for him to park the thing!Anyone have any idea where there is any RV park near the north side of the...
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- I googled illinois rv parks.....in chicago Area..this is what it gave me..Good luck...Your Dad may need to get a rental car to travel around the city.... E. A. alitt...
- Wal-mart's let you park RVs in their parking lots. There is a Wal-mart on Touhy in Niles (same shopping center as BabysRUs if you are familiar) and I see RVs there al...
- Hi L. H I searched the internet and found these two sites that might be at least a start in the right direction. campnageelamidwest.org and methodiscampground.org ...
Looking for Advice on Childcare in Chicago, IL
Asked by R.Y. from Chicago
on February 24, 2006
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I am very concerned about childcare after the maternity leave. I do not have family in the city and I make too much for state aid but not enough for a nanny. Please ...
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- HI R., I am also 27, mother of a 6 year old, and of course is not easy, but I will try to find a number for you for someone who may be able to help you out once you...
- Hi Are you looking for someone to come to your home? A drop off or an in home daycare? I know of a few of each- so just let me know...I sympathize with you- good ch...
- R., I'm a childcare provider but i live in oak Park. Where in chgo do you live. If the father doesn't want to be there for the baby he still has obligations. There is...
How Was Everyones 3 Day Weekend?
Asked by L.L. from Topeka
on May 31, 2011
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Mine was great..Found out I can get a new vehicle for me but used HOORAY!!!!Time with my inlaws was great nice lunch & a very nice windy calm day nothing but laughter ...
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- I spent this weekend mainly relaxing with husband and daughter, and cleaning here and there as the mood struck me and the time was found.
- I spent time pricing things for the garage sale this next weekend. Placed 102 stepping stones under the living room window to get rid of the mud puddle and give our gr...
- Glad you had good weather! We had buckets of rain, wind, thunder and lightening, all during our son's graduation. A tornado was sighted in the area - so glad that it...
