We are making a rare trip to IKEA tomorrow in part to get a table and chairs for our one-year old. What are other IKEA items that we should look at for him?
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posted by Xalf
on Apr 27, 2013 -
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Me, my wife, and our twin 2-year old boys are taking a day-trip to Vancouver, BC next Friday, mainly to get some paperwork taken care of at the Bentall Centre downtown (above the Burrard Skytrain station). We'll be flying in by float plane in the morning, will be finished with our appointments at 11am, and taking a ferry home from Tsawwassen in the evening. What to do in-between?
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posted by Emanuel
on Apr 21, 2013 -
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Being without children myself and not that well versed on what they need/want or the big trends right now, i need suggestions for the following gifts i need to buy in the next month or so:
gift for a premature baby boy (or his mum);
gift for a 2yr old girl;
gift for my soon to be arriving nephew
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posted by moreteaplease
on Feb 8, 2013 -
10 answers
What are some science-y experiments that would be fun (and impressive) for a 4 year old?
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posted by imabanana
on Jun 5, 2012 -
34 answers
My husband loves his 2007 Mini Cooper S convertible, but also loves his 3 year old, 38" tall, 30 lb daughter. We're hoping to bring the two things together with the perfect car seat. It needs to be easy to get into for the kid, harness (as opposed to seat belt) preferred. Have any actual real-life Mini owners made this work?
posted by nkknkk
on May 10, 2012 -
4 answers
How do you make business travel as painless as possible when you have a toddler at home?
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posted by agent99
on Jan 18, 2012 -
11 answers
Where should my family with 2 toddlers travel for week-long vacation in June based out of the Mid-Atlantic?
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posted by rabidsegue
on Jan 10, 2012 -
4 answers
Unwilling toddlers and forced social interactions with adults: is it OK to instruct your child to (for instance) hug Great-Aunt Maisie, when she'd prefer not to?
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posted by Bardolph
on Dec 29, 2011 -
46 answers
Movies that I can watch with my two-and-a-half year old, that
both of us can enjoy?
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posted by zardoz
on Oct 21, 2011 -
45 answers
Do I need to calm down A LOT, or is it okay to yell until I'm hoarse in the hopes of keeping them safe when my little kids create such out-of-control craziness?
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posted by minx
on Sep 18, 2011 -
45 answers
Toddler Zizzle doesn't like being read to, but he likes to "read" books on his own. Should we make more effort to read to him, or is this okay for now?
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posted by zizzle
on Jul 23, 2011 -
16 answers
What will our experience be like in sending our kids to a French-immersion school?
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posted by pyjammy
on Mar 14, 2011 -
17 answers
My two year old son has really curly hair. How do we brush it so he's not traumatized?
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posted by zizzle
on Mar 7, 2011 -
42 answers
Is it fair that I ask my 2.5 year old daughter to play independently? She wants me around to do *everything* with her and I feel like she should at least be able to occupy herself alone for a few minutes at a time. I need guidance and suggestions.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2011 -
49 answers
Trying so hard to figure out how you get two toddlers to share a room and it's HARD!
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posted by Sweetmag
on Jan 20, 2011 -
13 answers
I need ideas for helping a toddler through four to six months of chemotherapy.
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posted by Rumple
on Nov 22, 2010 -
41 answers
My mother-in-law's lung and lymph cancer is spreading. Outlook is not good. I would love some ideas to cheer her up or show solidarity. I would also like resources for when the inevitable comes and I have to explain to my three-year-old why he won't ever see his grandmother again.
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posted by middleclasstool
on Nov 4, 2010 -
10 answers
My kids are now 2 yrs and 7 months and we're going to be introducing them to peanut butter for the first time. Their pediatrician says it's safe. If you have direct experience with this can you please tell me at what age you introduced your kids to nuts and how it went? I'm specifically trying to figure out what possible allergic reaction warning signs we should be looking out for and how we should react to them.
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posted by zarq
on Sep 28, 2010 -
34 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
Are there any good story books for toddlers that might help explain the arrival of a sibling?
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posted by pb
on Jul 22, 2010 -
18 answers
We took away two of our sons' pacifiers last week, and they're significantly crabbier. Can we help them get back to their old (relatively happy) selves?
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posted by pyjammy
on Jul 13, 2010 -
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I am generally serious, practical, logical and introverted. How can I learn to be lighthearted, playful, and entertaining with young children? I'm afraid I'm boring and unimaginative. Also I've forgotten a lot of kids songs and games.
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posted by desjardins
on Jun 24, 2010 -
40 answers
Least stressful way to transport a family from London to Toulouse? Car vs Train vs Plane!
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posted by Joh
on Apr 9, 2010 -
24 answers
Multiple doctors and specialists for a toddler--but no one seems to be overseeing his treatment as a whole. Who is supposed to be my main source of information when he's having immediate, severe health issues?
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posted by Lullen
on Apr 7, 2010 -
12 answers
Surviving the winter with toddlers: What are your top tips for entertaining kids indoors or outdoors when subzero temps are in effect?
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posted by SueDenim
on Jan 3, 2010 -
19 answers
My 3-year-old daughter suddenly hates drinking milk. Mealtimes are rife with tears and battles of will. How can we get her to drink milk happily and eagerly again?
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posted by lexfri
on Nov 20, 2009 -
78 answers
I'm expecting a baby in a few months and have questions about medicating infants and toddlers. I always thought you give babies motrin when they're teething really badly, baby allegra when they have sinus infections, etc. However, all my friends seem to either be dead-set against baby Motrin or use it very, very sparingly. What's the cause for alarm?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2009 -
26 answers
How can I stop my toddlers from kicking the seat in front of them on an airplane?
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posted by zarq
on Oct 8, 2009 -
56 answers
Our new house has a steep steep staircase. What are some ways I can make this feature safer for my family, and especially for our soon-to-be-toddling baby?
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 11, 2009 -
19 answers
Do toddlers get brain freeze (sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia or "ice-cream headache" or "cold stimulus headache" ... not a sudden absence of rational thought)? Or do they simply not show it?
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posted by scblackman
on Jul 5, 2009 -
16 answers
What made-up names does your very young child call favorite movies, books, games, or television shows?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Jun 6, 2009 -
33 answers
