Posts by marsupial-mom

So I just recently read that there are weight limits for the LATCH system. I guess I always assumed the weight limits applied to the carseat only. But now I learn that there are different weight limits not just related to the carseat...

Levitt was only looking at available data and comparing carseats (general) to seat belts for children over age 2.   He wrote in the NY Times: "For children younger than roughly 24 months, seat belts plainly won't do. For...

My state uses "fictive" kin to describe anyone they want. Basically, they'll use it for race-matching.

I would get a baby helmet to protect her head. Something like this: http://www.thudguard.com/   Get mats like these to go on top of tiled or hard floors:...

try checking out: http://www.veggieboards.com/t/129906/meat-eating-spouses and the links it contains   My husband is vegan so I can't completely relate. However, I know plenty of people who are vegan or vegetarian who have...

When our son was at that stage (and still) we put an alarm on his door. That way if he gets up in the middle of the night he sets off the alarm and that wakes us up. So if he decides to go downstairs or flood the bathroom or climb the...

I think 3-4 years is ideal. That way they each get a lot of individual attention.

Edamame (shelled) cold with a bit of salt Lima beans with a little oil or margarine Mashed black beans or pinto beans Cubed cold plain tofu (use a high quality brand of silken tofu) Corn tortillas slightly warmed Peanut butter (or almond...

Sounds a lot like my 3 year old. Sometimes I yell too but I try not to. I try to remember he's only three. His brain is still developing and right now he can only reason as well as my dog. He literally doesn't know any better. I try to...

On schedule. Can't vote because the program I am using to view the forum doesn't show polls.