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Seeking a Way to Stop My 2 1/2 yr.old from Playing in Bathroom Sink
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on July 19, 2009
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My child can turn on the water in bathroom sink. This scares me as the water can get hot quickly.She,of course,wants to play in the water. Does anyone have a child pro...
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- I don't know of a way to child proof the sink...but make sure you're hot water heater is turned way down. At least then she can't actually burn or scald herself.
- I allow my kids to have sink play time. We often do it in the kitchen sink (they stand on chairs). That way I can monitor them and they get their water fix. If they to...
- My friend had that issue with her kids. She ended up turning off the water supply to the sink and having her kids wash their hands in the kitchen sink with her help. ...
Leak Proof Sippy Cup?
Asked by L.K. from Houston
on November 24, 2008
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I have had the hardest time finding a sippy cup that won't leak!! Any suggestions? I have used Munchkin, NUK, Nubi(?), and born free.
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- How old is your baby? My 16 month old LOVES the Gerber Sip 'n' Smile Soft spout sippy cups. Try those. They don't leak. I will NEVER use Nuby, they are TERRIBLE!!!...
- I have bought several different brands. My son is 10 months now and we are using the Gerber brand. Its age apperoperate. I am not sure if your not screwing them on tig...
- We generally use (and are happy with) the playtex cups, but we've had a couple that tend to leak when on their side. My mom called the playtex customer service, and t...
Baby Proof Diaper Pail
Asked by B.F. from Portland
on December 12, 2008
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Any suggestions for a diaper pail? I have a very basic one, my little guy is always taking the lid off. And now grabbing diapers out of. I've tried not to make a bi...
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- I've been to a few stores that had a Diaper Champ in the family rooms and thought they worked really well. I never had one at home, since my husband insists that diap...
- The Diaper Genie II has a very tight lid, which I'm pretty sure would be impossible for him to open since it takes a bit of strength for me, and it's got a "trap door"...
- I shouldn't laugh, but I can't help it! Yuck! :P Anyhow...we got a super cheap plastic garbage can (small) with the screw-top lid. Worked great, and then we had no ...
Chew Proof Dog Bed
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on December 20, 2007
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My Puggle will NOT stop ripping apart his bed that is in his crate. Even when he's not in his crate! I am trying to find a "chew-proof" dog bed that someone has had a ...
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- I have found that there really isnt a bed that they cant chew. Its just when they get over that then you can get them a bed. She might need more exercise.
- Hi K., I don't have any suggestions for you, I just wanted to let you know I totally understand. We a a 4 year old puggle and could never find a dog bed that she wou...
- We went through the same thing with our Husky - he chewed every bed we bought so I went to Kmart and just bought him an inexpensive twin blanket and folded it up in hi...
Juggling Nightime Wanderings, a Newborn, and Fire Safety?
Asked by J.C. from Seattle
on December 11, 2008
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I have a curious and independent 2yr old boy who is affectionate and wonderful, but without much caution or natural sense of danger. We recently had a scare when we l...
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- Put alarms on the doors. My son has Down Syndrome and Autism, he would wonder and get into things, so I used them every where. His bedroom door, the front and back doo...
- The fire safety thing is a hard one... i understand the concern, but on the other hand, if there's a fire, I want to know exactly where my kids are so that I can make ...
- One thing a girlfriend of mine did was double gate the door.. so 2 gates, one on top of each other. It scares me as well, locking the door and don't know if I could do...
How Do I Baby Proof My Pet's Food/Water Bowls?
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on June 27, 2007
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Just curious about what other people have done to baby proof their pets' food and water bowls. Our house is small, which means our living room and dining room are jus...
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- Do you have a laundry room or a basement? That is where we keep our pet needs. This way it is blocked off from our two children, 18 mos and 4 mos, and it is out of t...
- I had to laugh at this because my daughter does the same thing, except I once caught her munching on a dog biscuit she had found at my mother's home! Talk about gross...
- Hi A.! I have the same problem with some of the kids that I babysit! But I have a dog, and we had to set a schedule that I would feed/water her and then pick the bowls...
Do I Tell My Friend About Her Husband?
Asked by E.O. from New York
on June 15, 2009
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I have reason to believe that my good friend's husband is cheating on her. He sent me a message saying "you looked so sexy a few days ago that i just can't keep to my...
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- Hello E., That is a terrible position to be in. But I would say definitely stay out of it. If it is true, she will find out; but if you tell her, she is in the positi...
- People may disagree with me...but don't say any thing because it will hurt you and your friends relationship more then you think. His response when she adresses hi...
- My advice would be to stay out. You do not want to be the cause of a marriage ending, especially when there are children involved. And if she does decide to stay wit...
Looking for Good Matress Cover
Asked by C.W. from Boston
on July 3, 2009
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I am going to be moving my daughter from a crib to a twin bed and am looking for a mattress cover. I want it to be waterproof and maybe dust mite proof but am wonderi...
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- my neighbor recently told me she uses just a plastic zip around cover that she got at WalMart for $5. She uses is for all 3 of her kids (one has allergies and another...
- We have bought mattress covers at KMart and Walmart. I have found the ones that totally envelop the mattress work best (they zip). Then I put a mattress pad on top of ...
- I purchased one at walmart they are packaged in black and red packaging they are either called anti-allergen or aller-ease they make pillow and mattress covers they ar...
My Neighboor Is Not Disciplining Her Violent Child.
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on September 8, 2007
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Hi, ladies, I need some suggestions. I have a neighboor who has 3 children among them 3 years old who is extremly active, loud and phisical. My daughter is almost two,...
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- I have been having a similar problem. My neighbor also is very violent and I realized it was effecting my middle son. The neighbor is 7 and my son is 5. I also am quie...
- M., I too have a neighbor that is gossipy and has rude, mean, children. I do not talk to her and do not allow my kids to play with her kids. I am a mom first - be...
- First, I would not allow my child to play with another child that is violent and apparently has no rules or consequences. If they do continue to play together at all,...
Ideas for Strong Will 17 Month Old Boy
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for advice on my 17 month old son. His brother is 5 and of course they are very different so I don't have much experience on this. So my 17...
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- If you are not firm in letting him know what is and what is not appropriate behavior now, it will be much harder in the future. I suggest you watch super nanny and em...
- It's not to early for time outs. The rule is 1 minutes for every year of age they are. Sometimes it's more effective than hand slapping and spanking. Plus you don't...
- I am sorry for your frustration but relieved as well to see that I am not the only one who is having the same problems. My son hits me, throws things, he is a jumper/...
