Q. my son is 12 months old and I just wanted to know what were the thing that you had to have when your child was that age?
Answer
Very little is truly "must have", but here are some things that we loved at that age.
We didn't have to have them, but they made life easier and more fun!
Meals:
-Sippy cups - we adore Safe Sippy brand
-Finger foods - O-shaped cereal, goldfish crackers, diced apples, etc.
-Snack Trap food bowls or similar
-Child-sized eating utensils - spoon and fork a toddler can manage
-Booster seat as we outgrow the high chair
-Disposable placemats and travel pack of wipes, if you dine out
Toys:
-Balls of every shape and size; Gertie balls are fantastic!
-Play kitchen with cups, spoons, play dishes, food containers
-First doll, for boys or girls; it is very empowering to get to play the parent!
-Duplo bricks
-Nesting cups, sorting and stacking toys, and containers to dump and fill
-Tub toys
-Low, scoot-on wheeled toys without pedals, such as the Radio Flyer Scoot About
-Large trucks
-Push toys - first walker-type toys, later grocery cart, lawnmower, popcorn popper, doll stroller
-Sleep Sheep
-First wooden puzzles, with large pieces and knobs
-Bubbles!
Other:
-Floor mats or floor pillows, or extra soft, cozy rugs - kids play on the floor a lot at this age!
-Board books
-Quality shoes - this is a time for learning to walk and run, so shoes, if worn, should be comfortable and supportive. Pedipeds are one example of a "cute" shoe that is also practical.
-Wagon with seat backs- a great transition from stroller for family outings; consider one with an umbrella attachment.
-Potty chair, pull ups, and training pants for when he/she is ready
-Large crayons, to be used with close supervision. Also consider chalk, stickers, fingerpaint, and a drop cloth to protect the floor.
-Soothing nightlight
-Tide Stain Remover pen or Resolve stick to keep in the purse, glove box, or travel bag
-Step stools to promote independence at the sink and for looking out the window
-Baby gates, electrical outlet covers, cabinet locks, and Command hooks to keep cords from curtains and blinds out of reach. Double check your baby-proofing now that your kiddo is old enough to get into everything FAST!
Very little is truly "must have", but here are some things that we loved at that age.
We didn't have to have them, but they made life easier and more fun!
Meals:
-Sippy cups - we adore Safe Sippy brand
-Finger foods - O-shaped cereal, goldfish crackers, diced apples, etc.
-Snack Trap food bowls or similar
-Child-sized eating utensils - spoon and fork a toddler can manage
-Booster seat as we outgrow the high chair
-Disposable placemats and travel pack of wipes, if you dine out
Toys:
-Balls of every shape and size; Gertie balls are fantastic!
-Play kitchen with cups, spoons, play dishes, food containers
-First doll, for boys or girls; it is very empowering to get to play the parent!
-Duplo bricks
-Nesting cups, sorting and stacking toys, and containers to dump and fill
-Tub toys
-Low, scoot-on wheeled toys without pedals, such as the Radio Flyer Scoot About
-Large trucks
-Push toys - first walker-type toys, later grocery cart, lawnmower, popcorn popper, doll stroller
-Sleep Sheep
-First wooden puzzles, with large pieces and knobs
-Bubbles!
Other:
-Floor mats or floor pillows, or extra soft, cozy rugs - kids play on the floor a lot at this age!
-Board books
-Quality shoes - this is a time for learning to walk and run, so shoes, if worn, should be comfortable and supportive. Pedipeds are one example of a "cute" shoe that is also practical.
-Wagon with seat backs- a great transition from stroller for family outings; consider one with an umbrella attachment.
-Potty chair, pull ups, and training pants for when he/she is ready
-Large crayons, to be used with close supervision. Also consider chalk, stickers, fingerpaint, and a drop cloth to protect the floor.
-Soothing nightlight
-Tide Stain Remover pen or Resolve stick to keep in the purse, glove box, or travel bag
-Step stools to promote independence at the sink and for looking out the window
-Baby gates, electrical outlet covers, cabinet locks, and Command hooks to keep cords from curtains and blinds out of reach. Double check your baby-proofing now that your kiddo is old enough to get into everything FAST!
Please help me overpack for camping with a toddler?
Q. My mom insists on a family camping trip this summer with all my siblings and step-siblings and stuff. That is all well and good, but she wants it to be for 5 whole days, which is just excessive with a toddler in tow.
I'm not a fan of camping, we never went camping when I was a kid... what on earth will I need for my daughter and I for 5 days/4 nights of camping?
Please, help me make a list of every possible thing we could need. I'd rather have too much and lug it around then be without. My daughter is 19 months old.
Suggestions for bug spray stuff, first aid, clothes, all that, please.
I'm not a fan of camping, we never went camping when I was a kid... what on earth will I need for my daughter and I for 5 days/4 nights of camping?
Please, help me make a list of every possible thing we could need. I'd rather have too much and lug it around then be without. My daughter is 19 months old.
Suggestions for bug spray stuff, first aid, clothes, all that, please.
Answer
Diapers
One for every two hours,
Pad to put under your baby during diaper changes
You can buy disposable changing pads at supermarkets or reusable ones at baby stores
Blankets
Bring a few â you'll use them to lay your baby on, cover her, cover yourself if you're nursing, protect your clothes from messy burps, shade your baby, and more
Plastic bags
Carry a variety of sizes for storing soiled diapers, clothes, and blankets
Diaper rash cream
Wipes
Small bottles of disinfecting hand gel, baby wash, and baby lotion
Tissues
Extra pacifiers (if your baby uses one)
A few of your baby's favorite toys
Clothes, socks, and booties or shoes
One to two outfits per day is a good guideline
Washable bibs
Sun hat
Lightweight plastic feeding set with utensils, and baby food
If your baby's eating solid foods
Formula, water, and juice if appropriate
Extra bottles and sippy cups if appropriate
Energy-boosting snacks for you to munch on
Flashlight
So you can keep the room lighting soothingly low during middle-of-the-night diaper changes
First-aid kit
Baby pain reliever and supplies for treating minor injuries
Sling or front carrier
Lightweight, hands-free way to keep your baby close in crowded places like airports
Portable crib or play yard
A safe place for your baby to sleep or play
Inflatable baby bathtub
Can make bath time easier at your destination
Collapsible stroller
* tooth paste, toothbrushes, dental floss (packed together, in a Ziploc bag)
* shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, etc.
* contact lenses paraphernalia
* glasses
* reading glasses
* sunglasses
* skin cream, makeup
* nail clippers
* tweezers
* foot powder
* ear plugs
* sleep aids
Health Items
* band-aids
* children's fever medicine, cold medicine, etc.
* allergy kit, if needed
* blister kit: moleskin for blisters, elastic tape to go over the moleskin, scissors, band-aids
* feminine hygiene products
* prescription medicines
* vitamins
* health boosters such as Airborne
Technology - Packing List Extras
-cell phone (probably this will also be your travel alarm clock)
-digital camera, and batteries,
"Miscellaneous" Packing List Extras:
* notebook/journal
* guidebooks--buy the best! It's a small investment, compared to the cost of your vacation.
* ziploc bags (that actually zip.) Use for toiletries, wet swimsuits, crayons, etc.
* maps
* binoculars
* batteries
* needle and thread
* plastic food containers: fill with snacks such as raisins to eat; later, bring one to restaurants in case your kids won't eat their food (though they' be hungry ten minutes later...)
* -cereal! Save money and time by eating cereal in your room for breakfast. Buy fresh milk, or use powdered; don't forget the plastic spoons.
* wet wipes, for cleaning hands, faces, etc. There's even a special brand for removing stains from clothes.
Packing List Extras
* Ipod
* magazines or books
* snacks and drinks
* any medication that might be needed,
* lip balm, skin lotion-- planes
Packing List Extras,
* snacks and drinks
* motion sickness preventatives
* handy to have: a cooler for drinks; plastic cups
Beach Gear Packing List Extras
* swimsuits (two, per person)
* sandals
* aqua shoes
* swim goggles
* face masks, snorkels
* beach toys
* waterproof disposable camera
* sunhats
* sunglasses
* lip balm with sunscreen
* ear plugs if your child needs them when swimming
Packing List Extras: Rain Gear
* umbrellas or poncho
* raincoat, rain-pants
* appropriate footwear
* extra socks
Packing List Extras: Outdoors Gear
* insect repellent
* After bite, for insect bites
* allergy medicine if needed
* good shoes for hiking
* layers of clothes, especially fleece
* socks that will "wick" (draw moisture away from the skin)
Diapers
One for every two hours,
Pad to put under your baby during diaper changes
You can buy disposable changing pads at supermarkets or reusable ones at baby stores
Blankets
Bring a few â you'll use them to lay your baby on, cover her, cover yourself if you're nursing, protect your clothes from messy burps, shade your baby, and more
Plastic bags
Carry a variety of sizes for storing soiled diapers, clothes, and blankets
Diaper rash cream
Wipes
Small bottles of disinfecting hand gel, baby wash, and baby lotion
Tissues
Extra pacifiers (if your baby uses one)
A few of your baby's favorite toys
Clothes, socks, and booties or shoes
One to two outfits per day is a good guideline
Washable bibs
Sun hat
Lightweight plastic feeding set with utensils, and baby food
If your baby's eating solid foods
Formula, water, and juice if appropriate
Extra bottles and sippy cups if appropriate
Energy-boosting snacks for you to munch on
Flashlight
So you can keep the room lighting soothingly low during middle-of-the-night diaper changes
First-aid kit
Baby pain reliever and supplies for treating minor injuries
Sling or front carrier
Lightweight, hands-free way to keep your baby close in crowded places like airports
Portable crib or play yard
A safe place for your baby to sleep or play
Inflatable baby bathtub
Can make bath time easier at your destination
Collapsible stroller
* tooth paste, toothbrushes, dental floss (packed together, in a Ziploc bag)
* shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, etc.
* contact lenses paraphernalia
* glasses
* reading glasses
* sunglasses
* skin cream, makeup
* nail clippers
* tweezers
* foot powder
* ear plugs
* sleep aids
Health Items
* band-aids
* children's fever medicine, cold medicine, etc.
* allergy kit, if needed
* blister kit: moleskin for blisters, elastic tape to go over the moleskin, scissors, band-aids
* feminine hygiene products
* prescription medicines
* vitamins
* health boosters such as Airborne
Technology - Packing List Extras
-cell phone (probably this will also be your travel alarm clock)
-digital camera, and batteries,
"Miscellaneous" Packing List Extras:
* notebook/journal
* guidebooks--buy the best! It's a small investment, compared to the cost of your vacation.
* ziploc bags (that actually zip.) Use for toiletries, wet swimsuits, crayons, etc.
* maps
* binoculars
* batteries
* needle and thread
* plastic food containers: fill with snacks such as raisins to eat; later, bring one to restaurants in case your kids won't eat their food (though they' be hungry ten minutes later...)
* -cereal! Save money and time by eating cereal in your room for breakfast. Buy fresh milk, or use powdered; don't forget the plastic spoons.
* wet wipes, for cleaning hands, faces, etc. There's even a special brand for removing stains from clothes.
Packing List Extras
* Ipod
* magazines or books
* snacks and drinks
* any medication that might be needed,
* lip balm, skin lotion-- planes
Packing List Extras,
* snacks and drinks
* motion sickness preventatives
* handy to have: a cooler for drinks; plastic cups
Beach Gear Packing List Extras
* swimsuits (two, per person)
* sandals
* aqua shoes
* swim goggles
* face masks, snorkels
* beach toys
* waterproof disposable camera
* sunhats
* sunglasses
* lip balm with sunscreen
* ear plugs if your child needs them when swimming
Packing List Extras: Rain Gear
* umbrellas or poncho
* raincoat, rain-pants
* appropriate footwear
* extra socks
Packing List Extras: Outdoors Gear
* insect repellent
* After bite, for insect bites
* allergy medicine if needed
* good shoes for hiking
* layers of clothes, especially fleece
* socks that will "wick" (draw moisture away from the skin)
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