Health: Toddler, Simplicity

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Convertible Car Seats

i'm a little overwhelmed right now. My daughter is 10 mos old and about 17lbs and 27-28 inches. i've started looking for the next car seat but am so overwhelmed by the choices out there. Price is a factor- but not if it compromises Safety. I've looked at the Britax Roundabout and Marathon ( unsure if the extra $50 is needed to extend the life to 65lbs?) The Evenflo Triumph Advance seems to get great safety reviews, and goes to 50lbs ( at quite a bit less than the britax ) however some note it to be user UNfriendly. We had the Chicco...

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Potty Chair Types

We're a ways from needing this, but I wanted to find out what worked best...

Development

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Follow up to Earlier Question: Teaching Gratitude

I had posted earlier about my 4 year old DD flipping out at the mall today over a toy - picking one out, then changing her mind, then wanting both, and me not giving in. It really got me upset because it made me feel like my daughter knows nothing about being thankful for what she has but maybe at this age that's expecting a bit much. She will go a friend's house for a play date and any toy they have that she does not have, she thinks is the greatest thing ever and then wants the same thing for herself. On the other hand, she usually...

Illnesses

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2 Month Old Will Not Sleep in Her Own Bed - Only Wants to Sleep While Being Held

We don't co-sleep - it's not a safe choice for my family. My 2 month old will only sleep at night in my arms. Every time I put her down in her own bed ( a cradle right next to my own bed), she wakes up and screams. I end up holding her for hours while she sleeps in the night. But then I don't get much sleep. I'm exhausted! I'm breastfeeding her every 2-4 hours throughout the night. She doesn'l like to be put down much for any reason - she doesn't even like her car seat. I have to "wear" her in a sling!

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Mentally Ill Father

To make a very long story short, the father of my 5 month old daughter has a...

Illnesses & Symptoms

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Needing Recipe Ideas for Feeding 1-Year-old

I am seriously in need of some creative ideas to feed my 1-year-old. So many people have just told me to "feed him what I eat"...but in my current situation (my husband is deployed and we don't have any other children), I'm not likely to cook a full meal. So I need healthy ideas for things to cook for him that will not require too much time/planning/preparation on my part, but still offer him a wide variety of foods/textures. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

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Constant Runny Nose

Hi momma's since starting preschool my DS constantly has a runny nose every...

Medicines

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My Kids STILL Wet the Bed!

My 5 yr old daughter and 6 yr old son still wet the bed. They are of course potty trained and have been for YEARS but they cant seem to control their bladders at night. I used to think they were just lazy until this past week my daughter was sleeping next to me while I read a book and suddenly the bed got wet, she was still sound asleep. I have tried limiting their fluid intake before bed time and have them go to the bathroom before bed every night but they still seem to wet the beds EVERY night. Does anyone have any suggestions on why this...

Stages & Milestones

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Joint Party for Boys 15 Years Apart

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or suggestions on how to do a joint party. I have 2 sons who share the same exact birthday but are 15 years apart. My oldest will be 16 and the baby will of course be one. Just not sure how to go about it. We really can't afford to do two parties. My oldest doesn't mind having a joint party and said the theme is not big deal.

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Delayed Vaccine Help

I have 4 children vaccinated 1st 3. Taking more the healthy natural approch...