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Advice on toddler toy purge?

I’ll try to keep this brief. My husband insists on having his own room study/computer room. However, he also insisted on a third child. We have 3 bedrooms (not including the master) one is 4 yr old’s, one is 2 yr old's, and one is dad’s study. Our basement right now is the kids’ playroom. Initially, he was pushing f...

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Sensory Groups

Hey. My son is going to be a month old and I am wanting some recommendations for sensory classes. We live in Palmers Green , North London. Thanks!

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1st birthday party

Those who are doing their babies a party, what ‘entertainment’ are you doing? Age ranges from 7months - 12 years 😂🙈 and I have no idea what to do!! Any help would be appreciated 🙏🏻

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Activities

What is everyone doing with their babies when they are awake? Are you filling their time with activities the whole time or are there periods where you just get stuff done around the house and have them in their bouncer entertaining themselves?

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Traveling with an infant.

has anyone ever traveled with an infant? I’m planning on traveling to Philadelphia from Texas and my little one will be about five months in August. How did you travel with a stroller car seat and luggage? I have car seat stroller together (Graco Snugrider Elite Infant Car Seat Baby Stroller) but I would have to bri...

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Making my garden safe

Hi, as it’s getting warmer I want my boy to enjoy the garden but we are currently building a man cave so he can’t have free access as it just wouldn’t be safe. Do you have any recommendation to make an area safe? I was thinking of something like an indoor playpen but not sure if there’s something else out there

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4months old

What are some good shows/activities for 4months that helping her learn

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Activities with 4mo

What’s everyone doing with the 4mo (or 3-5mo) - LO is awake for longer stretches and also not napping for massive chunks so I’m running out of ideas! ATM we do tummy time and rolling practice, activity gym, read books, contrast cards, sing songs, we “chat” and cuddle, practice motor skills and touch with a variety ...

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Officially have a walker 🥹

INSANE how she woke up yesterday morning and decided today is the day I walk and now she’s just going 🥲I wanted her walking before sister got here in July and just wow 🥹

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Advice for long hall travel with a 4 month old

Hey we are traveling to the UK the end of next month. I'm really worried about it. Does anyone have tips/useful things we need to get?

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Swimming

Hi! Was wondering what everyone’s recommendation is for two-year-old swimming in the pool. What kind of swimmy or bathing suits or safety gear Are you mamas using?

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Holiday without kids ????

Hi all, I just recently went away for a week abroad with my 3 kids. Ages 1, 12 and 14. My eldest son has adhd and autism and in the last 2 years I’ve been through hell with him. He gives me daily verbally and physically abuses me, smashes up my house, my things and he also is really bad at school plus I am a single ...

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Best parks for toddlers?

Any suggestions on the big and better parks in the area? The same ones get boring!

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Games to play to get my toddler saying more words?

We play blocks and say up, read books, etc. Just wondering what other moms are doing to encourage words :)

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Vacation

I’m from Long Island ny my husband and I want to go on vacation this summer and not to sure what to do. Normally we fly down to Florida but it seems to hectic with a baby. Contemplating a road trip but not to sure what to do with a 6 month old.

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Flights during pregnancy ✈️

Hello! I am currently 16 weeks and would love to take a last wee holiday before my son arrives. How long do I have before is troublesome to flight? Google says ok to do it until before 36 weeks. Any thoughts and experiences? Thanks xx

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