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Whereas I normally give a description and then a pro and con list – I’ve found that I can’t think of a single con for this car seat (which is rare, usually there’s at least one thing I don’t like). … First, let’s start out with the concept – it is a convertible seat that is a rear facing car seat UP TO 40 lbs! … That fact alone made me take notice, since The American Academy of Pediatrics have now advocated keeping your child in a rear facing car seat for as long as possible. … It seats a child in the rear position 5 to 40 lbs and less than 49-inches tall / forward facing (1+ years old) 20 – 65 lbs and up to 49-inches tall – so it is going to be with your family for a good long time. … Comfort – my child told me that it was more comfortable than the one he originally had (which cost about the same as the My Ride 65).
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Review: Smart Trike Deluxe 3 in 1
There are 3 stages to it: at 10+ months, it has a comfortable, snug holder that keeps your baby safely seated and a UV protective canopy. The next stage means you lose the snug holder (because your little baby is growing up!), but with it goes the canopy (see CONS). … There are a lot about this tricycle that I have opinions on, so stay with me as we cover a lot of ground in the Pros and Cons. PROS Good on safety – a secure holder for your 10-month-old and a good restraint system means you can be sure that your baby is perfectly safe while riding this trike. Easy to assemble – anyone who has put together a child’s toy knows that ease of assembly ranks high on the list of Pros Solid construction – this trike feels like it could take quite the beating and still make good on riding run.
Buddy Talk
My nine year-old daughter has written a review of the new Buddy Talk, a new conversation starter toy from www.aroundthetablegames.com . … Pepsi , a book that asks people to make choices between two things to get them to talk about what kind of person they are.
… Around the Table Games has other variations on this theme for families and kids needing new topics to talk from. Her (very short) review: Buddy Talk is fun to play by yourself or with your friends.
Review: Mutsy Stroller
Pros: Amazingly smooth ride – large, easy-swivel tires make any terrain a snap (the stroller comes with a second set of smaller wheels, but I prefer to leave on the bigger ones) Stands upright when folded – easy to maneuver folding means less time fussing with folding and more time with baby! Wheels easily remove – with one-handed removal, this feature makes Mutsy all the better for quick storage The Mutsy Sitter turns your seat into a wonderful, detached seat for your little boy or girl. … Cons: It seems larger than other strollers – tight turns or small grocery store aisles may pose a problem It can appear weighty for some – at around 25 lbs for the stroller alone, it can be considered by some heavy duty.
Definitely, Maybe out on DVD – dad warning!
There is so little time these days, that often, as parents, you end up watching a movie with your child rather than pre-screening it to make sure it’s right. … While the plot idea seems like it would be cute: early middle-age man tells ten year old daughter how he met her mother and fell in love, their conversations are way too frank both for the main child character and for a little girl my daughter’s age. … My daughter knows what these words mean, but I don’t think she’s yet heard them in this context, and I certainly didn’t want her to hear about them in this movie.
The Uncover book series
He LOVES this book, and while the cover says it’s for eight years old plus, he has memorized all the facts about the shark and was explaining to me features of the shark’s anatomy…. So much so, that I felt like I was talking to a kid who would one day grow up to be a zoologist or other scientist…. The series includes other books in the style including Uncover the Human Body: An Uncover It Book” (Luann Colombo) and Uncover a Dog both of which are on list for his next birthday.
I Spy Mystery and I Spy Fantasy
Our computer DVD has been having problems and little by little we lost the ability to run any kids games that need a DVD to run. Now that it’s fixed, the kids are re-discovering their old friends, I Spy Mystery and I Spy Fantasy from Scholastic…. all the time, and it’s easy, and fun, for adults to peak in and join them in their quest for objects and words hidden in fantasy landscapes and setttings.
Finding a Wii to buy despite lines and at the regular retail price
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If you mom told you never to pay retail, buying a Nintendo Wii even at the manufactured suggested retail price may seem like a violation of mom’s warning. You just can’t find one on-line or in stores without superhuman efforts (tipping the manager, waiting outside the store before opening hours on days when shipments are expected, or paying a $60+ premium on eBay or Amazon). Here’s another option that worked for me though it took a while. Warning: this idea is not for those in need of a quick Wii fix for a birthday or upcoming holiday. It is purely for those who can’t spend the extra cash, or who want to brag to their friends that for once, they “paid retail” and that was the best deal you could get.
Monuments, landmarks, and building in a manageable size
My wife could never understand this mania, or “neurosis,” as she puts it, until a few years ago when the San Francisco International Airport featured a full concourse exhibit of souvenir monuments from around the world…. I’m getting one set for my little boy to place between tracks of his train set (yes, the scale is a bit off), and one to go up on the shelf until I get a call from the museum asking to take my collection on tour.
Baby Bonding Book for Dads
I told her how my grandfather, each morning before he went to elementary school, had gone upstairs to his own grandfather’s room with a straight razor, soap, and brush, to shave him after he had gone blind in his old age.
…It’s hard to engage after work when you’re tired and stressed, and part of the choice facing fathers is whether to play it safe, stay in that work mode and be very hands-off at home, or to engage with our children, something for which we’ve had no practice, and makes us feel unsure of ourselves.