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Hot Baths While Pregnant?
Asked by N.G. from Seattle
on August 16, 2009
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THANKS TO EVERYONE who responded to my question! Lots of great information, suggestions and reccomendations. Thank You!!
Hi There --
What are your thoughts on...
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- You are asking a medical question. You should direct this question to your OB. They can explain the risks of hot baths and pregnancy
- Hi N., not sure what they say now but when I was pregnant, 11 years ago, I was told no hot tubs and no hot baths....only warm. As they put it to me, I can escape the...
- I had to turn the level of heat down when pregnant. I too like a good hot bath so I can understand. My body seemed to stay warmer when I was pregnant so I didn't need...
Seeking Activities for a HIGH Energy, Spirited 2 Year Old Indoors
Asked by H.S. from Chicago
on September 29, 2008
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Hi moms,
I have a spirited, very high energy, just turning 2 year old. We have fairly good days when we can get out and go to the park or play outside, but with wi...
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- Hi H., I know I am a little late in responding, and I realize you are looking for indoor activities but...just in case you may be interested in a great outdoor activi...
- The McDonald's in Lemont is very nice and there are a lot of other McDonald's too. We're not big fast-food eaters but the occasional splurge on their french fries was ...
- The Bolingbrook park district....specifically the main building next to Pelican Harbor has an indoor playset that is free...its called the imagination station. Also...
Best Carriage for Snow and Sand
Asked by J. from New York
on January 28, 2009
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Hi Moms, I'm looking for advice for the best carriage for the snow and the sand. I spend about 5 wks. every summer at the beach. The new baby should be 4-5 mos. by ...
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- When my daughter was 6 months old we went to Florida and bought a big wheel jogging stroller. We took it on the beach, rock walkways and all over the place with us. (W...
- If you must bring the stroller onto the beach (as another mama said, it will def be trashed with regular use), it has to be one with the big tires. Joggers are best. M...
- I had the mountain buggy company (urban style) for my triplets. We used it at the beach & snow with no problems. It goes over rocks easily, I always joked that I could...
Mom Looking for Some Cleaning Advice
Asked by J.N. from Milwaukee
on September 17, 2008
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Does anyone have a great solution for washing windows....I am not fond of using a store bought spray. Would like to wash my windows before the winter weather sets in....
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- Ditto the vinegar, water, and newspaper. Not that I've washed my windows recently........
- Plain old vineger and water in a spray bottle and for the best way to wipe them off,recycle your newspapers and save money to dry the windows after you spray and you w...
- I use a solution of vinegar and water. Works great. About a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. Use one rag to wash them and a dry, clear rag to dry them.
How to Beautify the Garden That Stays Through Winter
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on October 5, 2008
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I am thinking about some ideas to keep my garden beautiful through out the winter with something colorful. Any suggestions on what plants would stay throughout the win...
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- Pansies and pansies and more pansies.
- I think mums will last too, although I don't know about all winter long, and you can get them in just about any color. They will also come back every year and bloom fo...
- Rosemary and thyme will stay green all year. Mustard greens, carrots, lettuce, spinach, make great winter veggies. Pansies usually keep blooming. Some roses will bl...
Sandbox - What to Do with Last Year's Sand?
Asked by W.S. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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My 4 yr old had a sandbox last year and I want to put fresh sand in it for her now. What do I do with the old sand? It's been sitting out there all winter in a cover...
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- Great question! I wondered the same thing!
- One of my neighbors got rid of his sand bit by bit. He put a bag out with the garbage each week for a month or two, because doing it all at once wouldn't have worked.
- Put it into the garden. I did this last year in the tomato patch & had the biggest crop of tomoatos ever.
When Is to Young to Take to the Gym
Asked by A.E. from Louisville
on January 21, 2009
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I hav a 3yr old little darling who loves to run and climb on everything. I want to take her to the GMY with me, not for her to loose weight or any thing, but to hang w...
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- A., She is the perfect age to enroll in a gymnastics class. Some of the gold medalists start at this age. Go to the below link and read all the wonderful benefi...
- Most gyms don't allow children under 12. A 3 year old wouldn't be safe on a treadmill. My 3 year old loves his preschool because they have an indoor gym with basketbal...
- I think right now is the perfect age. I take my little girl with me right now and she is 29 months and has a ball. After we play then she goes to day care so I can jo...
FL Beaches @ Tgiving--how Crowded, How Warm?
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on November 21, 2008
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I'm thinking of running off to FL to snorkel during Tgiving, since my kids will be gone. I've never been there in the winter; how warm is the water, compared to summ...
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- I'm jealous! I was born and raised is Ft. Lauderdale. Generally the retirees that winter in Florida come down around Thanksgiving and stay until Easter. If you plan ...
- I saw that the high temps in Miami forcasted right now are only in mid 70's. That is a little chilly for me. However, Miami is a GREAT fun place to visit. I lov...
- I'm not sure what your temperature tolerance is, but the temp for T-Day for Key West is supposed to be 65 degrees and 71 degrees in Key Largo. I don't think I would ge...
Good Quality Secondhand Clothing
Asked by L.M. from New York
on September 28, 2007
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My family and I will be traveling to New York in December from Queensland Australia. As we do not experience cold weather like you do in New York in December we would...
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- Here is a listing of Goodwill shops in the city, they usually have good stuff.Fifth Avenue, 2196 5th Ave. (135th St.), ###-###-####; 23rd Street, 220 E. 23rd St. (2-...
- if youre in the area try some thrift shops on east 23 between 2nd and lexington ave i think there are 2 or 3 of them
- I personally have never shopped there, but there are a lot of Thrift shops or Goodwill stores in NY. I've been told by friends (one of whom has 6 children) who shop t...
"Winter Cheeks"
Asked by A. from Cleveland
on November 18, 2008
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Has anybody found a good ointment for "winter cheeks"?
My son is 4 month old and has very bad eczema on his cheeks and neck.
The neck area is even worse since it is ...
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- My MIL told me to use Johnson's Baby Cream when my son was younger. It has been harder for me to find as I had the next 2, but usually I find it at CVS or Walgreen's....
- I use Balmex. It works wonders!
- Aveeno has an eczema cream that works great. My son has eczema and that is what I use on him. Good Luck!
