Posts by chel

Water on wash cloth. I use either baby wash cloths or thin regular sized. If you get ones too thick it is harder to clean in the cracks and crevices. I just run them under the tap as needed. This way you can also warm them up a bit.

Maestro only harnesses till 50lb. Nautilus might work, Depending on torso length you might not have any growing room. What has she outgrown and what seat does she still fit in your car? Frontier might be your best bet.

Do you take a stroller for your oldest. If not I would maybe try that. Gives you a place to put the baby down and more so a place for all your stuff (snacks, water, extra clothes, books, groceries) My youngest is pretty good on her...

The red eye on the way back was the worst part for me. My dd had a seat with her carseat, but could sleep well. (Sleeps great in it for car trips) I had her resting on my body for most of the trip. Just awful. She would barely be...

Do you plan on sitting deckside to watch the lessons? That would be a nightmare situation for me. Not just a drowning issue, but falling/slipping on the hard pool deck and hitting teeth or heads on hard concrete/tile.I would rather sit...

I have a 9 yr age gap between my 2kids. This age coming up is hard not to mention all the extra stress your dss is dealing with. Don't expect a calm environment. Maybe have your dh take on much of the discipline and follow his lead.

Access to a washing machine is key for me.

I agree with pp. don't worry. They usually start the transition process several months before 36m. I found the school system much easier to qualify for.

I wouldn't. You spend so much time in bed. Especially if you have sinus issues. If you truly need this bed, I would put it in the sun for several days (flipping regularly so both sides get sun) AND then cover with an allergen proof...

Try setting up playdates with classmates, either at the friend's home, or a park or playcenter. Having a friend might ease the transition. Making it less about "mom is leaving me" and more "I'm going to have fun with a friend"