Hobbies: Arms Reach

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Looking for Ways to Distract Toddler While Cooking Dinner

This question is actually for my mother, who watches my almost-2 year old daughter while I work (full time, unfortunately). She really struggles during the late afternoon when it's time to make dinner, because my daughter wants to be played with or held (naturally). My daughter is too big and my mom too old to be carrying my daughter in a sling or anything like that while she cooks. And she INSISTS on cooking, despite my assurances that she should not worry about it. I've encouraged her to bring out the pots and pans and spoons and have my...

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Tubs & Safety

Ladies - Our little one is just about 8 months old. Generous souls at...

Dress Up

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Pack N Play or Co-sleeping

Hi All Mommies, My brain is on overload right now with all the products out there for babies. This is my first baby, and with so much info..........HELP Please. My baby is due in Feb. so I have some time ,however , I would love some advice. I already know which crib I would like to have but I'm a lil scared to put my baby in it right after birth. I've read about Pack N Plays and Co-sleeping. I'm wondering if the Pack N Play is a waste of $$ or would it be better to put my baby in the bed with me (just in the beginning ). It seems using a...

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Need Recommendations for Sleep Options for Newborn

I have a 25 month old girl and am expecting a second baby in less than 2 months. With my first daughter, she hated her crib and ended up sleeping with us every night until she finally transitioned into her own bed when she was 2. This won't work for baby number 2 because we only have a queen sized bed and my husband is too sound of a sleeper. I also am hoping this baby will sleep better on his own because I now have a daughter that will be demanding of my time so need more freedom to play with her. I will be nursing so was thinking of...

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Infant Bed for Travel

My husband and I are planning some weekend trips this summer with our almost...