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Sand Box or Dirt Pile?
Asked by E. from Dallas
on August 6, 2006
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My boys love to play with diggers and dump trucks, but they're destroying our yard! Because of this, I am considering either putting in a dirt pile or a sand box for t...
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- I am thinking that a dirt pile would be much dirtier, especially if it rains. Sand just wipes off for the most part.
- Hi E., My experience with kids has always been with a sandbox, however my nephew lives in East Texas and they usually have a load of dirt delivered and he plays in it...
- My husband built a sandbox earlier this year and we have not experienced any problems with bugs. He included a roof so she would be shaded from the sun and to prevent...
How to Wash BELOVED STUFFED ANIMAL??!!
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on October 10, 2008
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Like all other children, my child LOVES her stuffed animal. She carries it everywhere. It's now covered with a ton of dirt (and more). How can I clean it? It doesn...
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- Lately I've been throwing the stuffed animals into a pillow case and of course tying it shut. Stuff typically comes clean. I let mine air dry, but I've also been ok,...
- M., I am not sure if these ideas will work, but I found them in a book that I have. You can clean a stuffed animal toy, by rubbing a little cronstarch onto the to...
- Hi M., I am also concerned about the dirt and allergens so every 3-6 months I wash all the soft toys on a really warm gentle cycle spin them on a fast spin then let t...
Need Ideas on Keeping Kiddie Pool Clean
Asked by T.K. from Milwaukee
on July 3, 2009
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I've got a toddler pool on my deck & I don't know how to keep it clean. It's a collapsable pool about 6 feet in diameter & I'd rather not have to empty & refill it eve...
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- Because I work in the water purification field, I feel the need to chime in. Chlorine overnight is probably a great idea for killing anything growing in the pool, and...
- If you want to tarp it, just get a tarp with those round holes around the edge, and use bungee cords to attach it to your deck and stretch it taut. (In the yard, use t...
- To keep dirt out, try keeping a shallow pan filled with water so that the kids can step in the pan and rinse their feet before getting into the pool. I found a rectan...
Baby Fingernails ?
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on July 20, 2009
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my 10 wk old has dirt under her nails...she is a baby...where is this dirt coming from??does this happen w/all babies?
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- My daughter gets it all the time and it is fuzz.
- I'm laughing because I went throgh this & always worried people thought my house was filthy! It's totally normal! Keep her nails short & let them soak when you bathe her.
- My baby gets dirty nails too. It's just like what all the other moms say with dirt, fuzz, etc. I just make it a habit to clean up his hands throughout the day since he...
Vacuums
Asked by C.V. from Grand Rapids
on November 4, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
Simple question here. We have blue carpeting (I hate it). It was here when we moved in and it's throughout our house. We are slowly getting new carpet b...
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- Is that the robotic one? I was at a workshop Saturday, and one of the ladies was saying that the robotic vacuum has changed her life! She said you have to give your ...
- Hi C., I have been out of the loop for a couple of weeks, hopefully it is not too late to respond to your question. I had to write because I also got blue carpeting t...
- another late response - but hey! Merry Christmas everyone!! We have a dyson and I am working my way thru my third one. It works better for me than any of the others...
Help with Cleaning of Bath Toys
Asked by M.A. from Burlington
on July 2, 2009
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My 3+ year old daughter goes through phases in bath toys. She hasn't played with many of her ducks and other animals in a long time. Just recently she's brought them i...
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- Hi M., I strongly suggest using Shalee's Basic G (the "G" stands for germicide)to clean your bath toys as it is safe for the child and safe for the environment and ve...
- Another suggestion for cheap bath toys - you know those little bottles of shampoo and conditioner that you get from hotels? I've been saving money this year by using ...
- I think I would simply throw them away and buy new. They are not that expensive, yes? The thing that would make me trash them is the mold. If it were simply dirt the...
3 Year Old Boy Seems Overly Sensitive?
Asked by M.C. from Boston
on April 20, 2008
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hi moms,
I have a three year old who is EXTREMELY tactically sensitive. He doesnt like to step on the cold floor in his bare feet, he will only eat food that is alm...
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- Have you thought about getting your son tested for Sensory integration disorder. My son has it but he has the opposite he doesn't feel things very well. What your de...
- It might be worth investigating Sensory Processing issues with him. My mother was a grade school teacher for 16 years and saw many kids with sensory issues come in--s...
- It sounds like he has sensory issues and you should look in to having him evaluated by an occupation therpist. If he does not get some work done to help lesson his rea...
How to Stop a 14-Month-old from Eating Dirt?
Asked by S.Z. from San Francisco
on September 24, 2008
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My toddler doesn't seem to follow any limits I set on him at all. There was a time when he was somewhat compliant, but in the last several weeks he has completely aba...
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- Your son sounds like a real "sensory" sort of guy -- he wants to taste and touch everything. All of the advice you've gotten so far is good. I'd also look into givin...
- Hello S., First, take a deep breath and tell yourself this too will pass. I raised 3 of my own, and have 5 Grandkids, and this sounds like pretty typical behavior ...
- Hi S., i hate to tell you this, but you're child is acting in a age-appropriate manner. he is learning about his world and none of that behavior is bad, it's just a le...
Which Vacuum Is the Best?
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on November 9, 2006
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Hi,
I am in the market for a new vacuum. We will be getting a new puppy this weekend, and I want to get a vacuum that really picks up dirt and hair, and has a HEPA ...
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- Hi L., I think that I am alittle late with a response, but I just wanted to let you know...we bought a dyson at target. They never go on sale, but at target, they usu...
- L., My family has always been a Hoover family until recently when our latest hoover died and we tried the Dyson DC14. It's amazing. Everytime I use it I am truly ...
- Hi L., The Dyson vacuum cleaner with the Animal Attachment is the best! We have 2 Siberian Huskys and they shed all year round, 2 times a year they have a full she...
My Daughter Likes to Eat Dirt!
Asked by C.H. from Detroit
on June 12, 2008
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My 25 month old daughter was playing in my dad's garden the other day, and when I took a good look at her, I noticed she was chewing dirt! I whole mouthful of dirt! An...
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- I caught my son scooping dirt on a cracker and eating it the other day. I didn't think much of it, just told him that dirt isn't food and we don't put it in our mouth...
- I would take her to the doctor to get her checked out. It could be something serious like pica, then again it might not. My totally healthy younger sister used to occ...
- I scanned through a few of these and now that you probably have the willies....I had a friend who's son did that along with rocks and crayons and weird things. Then on...
