Posts by milk monster

Alice May, congrats! It's a process ... took a page from your playbook and started accepting his "no" even if I thought he really needed to go. A few accidents later, our almost-22-month-old has started telling us most of the time when...

Yeah, our doula was the one who urged us to try EC and supported us along the way. But she warned us that it wasn't necessarily any faster than potty training--just more communicative, more empowering for the kid, and better for the...

Our LO didn't like the bblp. Never used it. We started EC at 3 months and usually used the bb throne. Once he could walk (about 9 months), though, he developed a preference for potties he could easily get onto, which meant the throne was...

I grew up in Toronto (back in the era when winter was cold). It was pretty common for toddlers to freak out about snowsuits; your daughter sounds sensitive, and I can completely understand that it's uncomfortable. But I doubt that...

A great cookbook we find really practical is Alice Waters, The Art of Simple Food. Hope that helps!

Haven't started DS at school yet, but the short am sweet advice sounds very wise to me. Remember, a few tears at separation are normal, and show that your DK is securely attached and sad to see you go. It doesn't mean DK won't enjoy...

Also, it's not too early (or too cold) for your big boy to start playing outside (with you or his dad, of course). If you're in a warmish place, take him out riding a toddler scooter, or splashing in puddles. Go hiking. If there's snow...

We had a wooden likeabike--super-expensive, and too heavy, I don't recommend it--but just got 20-m.o. a Trikke for Christmas. Same price as other options being discussed on this thread. He loves it and was able to use or right away. He's...

Haha, Skycheat, our kids must be twins! DS has always liked interesting and spicy flavors, and there's nothing cuter than a cave-baby mawing down [hmm, is that a word?] a drumstick! I'm guessing you did baby-led weaning...

Great ideas, Choose! Our toddler is a good and adventurous eater, but I still might try some of your ideas. I love Cheerio Day, and I bet he'd like almond butter spread on an apple. I would also second your suggestion that baby eat...