My wife and I have talked of adopting a dog for a while. Following the untimely passing of one of our cats, this is more feasible, and could help console us. But we have questions for adopting a dog in our desert climate, and on dogs coming into a family with a baby, and a cat. And we're concerned about being good owners, as our time at home is limited during the week. Also, we're discussing what a good age range for an adoptable dog would be. Details inside.
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posted by filthy light thief
on May 3, 2013 -
31 answers
My daughter is home from the hospital (yay!). Now what? I'm looking to hear from stay at home parents of infants up to toddlerhood. Can you give me an idea of your daily routine at various ages and how you developed it?
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty
on Feb 3, 2013 -
14 answers
I have a great opportunity to go to Kenya in June, the question is, does my partner and daughter (20 months by then) come with, or do I meet them somewhere on the way back to Australia?
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posted by smoke
on Feb 2, 2013 -
21 answers
Tips/studies/articles to help put myself in my 1 year old's shoes?
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posted by tzb
on Dec 14, 2012 -
10 answers
I feel like I’m getting hit in the gentlemen’s region by my baby/toddler more often than is probably normal. Also a lot harder than I would have expected. I have some questions…
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posted by French Fry
on Nov 29, 2012 -
17 answers
Overwhelmed with parenthood/work/life...how am I supposed to manage everything? Am I being selfish?
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posted by andariel
on Sep 8, 2012 -
30 answers
So it looks like I might need to start taking the baby on the bus to her daycare, which is downtown. I say baby… she's pretty much a toddler now, being just under one and a half, and pretty squirmy with it to. My preferred travel option with her when on foot is to put her in a backpack, which she loves and which chills her right out, but we also have a stroller. So… what is the best way to carry her on the bus? I've considered just standing with her in the backpack the whole way, but it seems like there might be a safety concern. There's taking the backpack off and keeping her in it, which seems like it might have similar concerns. Taking her right out of the backpack and putting her in my lap seems like it might be the most safety conscious option, but that assumes a seat and that she will stay put - that later condition being highly unlikely. And then it may be the same deal with the stroller. Thoughts?
posted by Artw
on Aug 31, 2012 -
35 answers
Right now, our 3-and-a-half-year old has her own room, and our one-year-old sleeps in Mommy & Daddy's bedroom. Next week, we're moving the baby into the toddler's room. What can we do to make the transition as painless as possible? How can we make this necessity into a positive experience for our kids? Are we crazy for even considering this? If your children share a bedroom (or if you shared a bedroom as a child), I'd love to hear your advice, warnings, opinions, and anything else you think I should hear.
posted by yankeefog
on Dec 9, 2011 -
22 answers
My mother is currrently in Asia and wants her tailor there to make a sack dress for my baby. The tailor wants to know
- neck size
- chest
- length (from base of neck to a hand's breadth above the knee)
BUT...baby will be wearing this next summer, when she will be a year and two or three months old, and I have no idea how big she will be!
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posted by Omnomnom
on Nov 15, 2011 -
7 answers
I've recently ordered a lead testing kit and found lead in the varnish on my child's 'antique' cot (we replaced with a modern one within 24hrs).
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posted by dance
on Sep 2, 2011 -
14 answers
Recommendations for toys and other practical items for our daughter's first birthday?
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posted by kitcat
on Aug 29, 2011 -
21 answers
We'd like to go on a family cruise in the second half of May: myself, my husband, Baby J and my parents. What will this be like? And also, got any specific recommendations?
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posted by sillymama
on Dec 21, 2010 -
6 answers
Please help me find the optimal/safest positions for 3 car seats (1 infant bucket and 2 convertible seats).
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posted by ramix
on Nov 11, 2010 -
13 answers
My 12-month-old baby refuses to go to sleep unless he's holding my hand. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting him over this or transferring his attachment to something a little less attached to me?
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posted by logic vs love
on Nov 2, 2010 -
40 answers
My (toddler?) 16 mo old son has developed a new habit at bath time: standing. While he has been a little hesitant to go walking solo outside the tub -- inside the tub he has suddenly become enthralled with the idea. Any suggestions on how to handle what has become a standing.. sponge bath?
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posted by cavalier
on Sep 10, 2010 -
22 answers
What's worse for a 2-year-old: Getting a couple mosquito bites every day or being slathered in "baby-safe" pesticide?
posted by rubadub
on Jul 22, 2010 -
48 answers
People often say that "a baby would be just as happy in a dresser drawer"...but will society actually -let- mothers do this? (a little long)
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posted by DisreputableDog
on Jul 3, 2010 -
53 answers
My baby is terrified of her grandfather. What can we do to get her to like him a bit better?
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posted by Bardolph
on Mar 2, 2010 -
19 answers
My 10-month-old son is often entranced by the TV. Should I bar him from watching at all?
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posted by zardoz
on Feb 22, 2010 -
51 answers
I will soon be watching my 18 month-old niece. I have general questions about entertaining a small person, and more NYC/Brooklyn-centric inquiries about getting a toddler in and out of the subway. I also need fun, little kid-friendly things to do in Southern Brooklyn (Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, northern Park Slope) and the city beyond.
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posted by Viola
on Feb 18, 2010 -
19 answers
My son's first Christmas is approaching. Six days afterward he will turn one. Help me make an awesome wish list as the grandparents are already asking for ideas.
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posted by rebeccabeagle
on Nov 11, 2009 -
28 answers
Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here.
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posted by puritycontrol
on Oct 8, 2009 -
19 answers
Sydney and Melbourne with a 10-month-old in September. Any suggestions?
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posted by k8t
on Aug 5, 2009 -
20 answers
Recommendations for a slimline toddler's sippy cup? Something rectangular would fit a lot better in our nappy bags.
posted by cwhitfcd
on Jun 30, 2009 -
7 answers
What should I be doing to help my baby's development? Baby Ava is now 6 months old and she is starting to really become a little person. Mommy and daddy talk to her, read to her, sing to her, play various style of music for her. She plays with blocks, rattles, and spends a little time in an exersaucer. What else can we do to help her mind grow and her body develop?
posted by jasondigitized
on Apr 6, 2009 -
30 answers
My one-year old is a beautiful kid. Really. Should we try to get him into modeling or acting? I want to hear the good and the bad.
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posted by Spyder's Game
on Sep 5, 2008 -
22 answers
What are your recommendations for good baby and toddler books in English?
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posted by k8t
on May 17, 2008 -
22 answers
Recommendations for your favorite baby slings (along with anti-recommendations, if you've got 'em)?
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posted by leahwrenn
on Mar 13, 2008 -
17 answers
What are some good web sites to buy cute, "hip" (whatever that means) t-shirts and other clothing for babies and toddlers? Bonus points if it's non-gendered.
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posted by dersins
on Dec 7, 2007 -
30 answers
ToddlerFilter: Why did my 14 month old son go from absolutely loving to fearing and loathing bathtime? What can I do to get him to like taking baths again?
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posted by echolalia67
on Sep 30, 2007 -
19 answers
We're headed to San Francisco and need suggestions on adding baby and cycling aspects to it.
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posted by fijiwriter
on Sep 4, 2007 -
9 answers
My 11 month old son needs to be circumcised soon due to extreme phimosis which has led to repeated urinary tract infections. (See
this question for some background, actually.) Are there other Mefi parents who have had their older infants/children circumcised? Our urologist seems to think that he'll only be in discomfort for a day or two, and that the aftercare will be fairly minimal, but I'm not sure I believe him.
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posted by anastasiav
on May 17, 2007 -
34 answers
How do I stop my 17-month-old daughter from feeling entitled to nurse when she wakes up in the middle of the night?
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posted by leahwrenn
on Jan 6, 2007 -
15 answers
Where can I find specific window safety devices for highrise casement windows and floor-to-ceiling windows?
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posted by acoutu
on Oct 3, 2006 -
2 answers
I'm in the market for a used jogging stroller, but I need recommendations. There are so many, and I'm sure some of them stink. I can't afford a BOB stroller, though people seem to think those are the best. Any ideas? Experiences?
posted by sholdens12
on Sep 7, 2006 -
3 answers
