http://sharpmoms.com/forums/forum/kid-connection SharpMoms Forums Forum: Kid Connection - Recent Posts en-US Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:22:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0-rc-1 q http://sharpmoms.com/forums/search.php http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/babysitter-pay#post-30 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:58:36 +0000 camom 30@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>I have a question regarding how much to pay a sitter. I have 3 small children, one being an infant. We are in the process of interviewing some potential babysitters. We do not need someone for all 3 kids all the time, but would like to have someone available to watch all 3 if needed. How much is the going rate for one child these days? How much would you offer a sitter to watch 3 kids? We don't usually leave our children with sitters so this is kind of new to us.</p> <p>Thanks for any help/advice!<br /> Trish, camom </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/traveling-with-2-kids#post-26 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:00:01 +0000 Crystal 26@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>I have 3 and we are always traveling to see family! We did it when our daughter was potty training too. :) We have an SUV and just made sure the back was cleared of strollers (if we didn't need it) and set a blanket (for her to cover up), some wipes and her potty seat in the back. If she needed to go we would pull over and she would go in the back of the truck... usually we were out in the middle of nowhere... my family lives in the mountains, so disposing of the pee wasn't too hard! Oh and we kept some cleaning spray and paper towels too to clean the potty thing with afterwards. OF course we also had a bag back there for the paper towels until we came across a trach can at a gas station or something. She refused to go on any other "big" potty but the one at home so we had to drag along that portable one alot. lol other then potty training, we make sure the kids have plenty of toys or books to play with. We tried to go around nap time so they didn't miss out on that and it was a smoother ride. We also had kids music in the CD player to play if they wanted it. :) Oh and we had snacks like some juice and animal crackers, gold fish or something incase they get hungry before we can stop for food. :) </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/sippy-cup-suggestions#post-25 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:52:47 +0000 Crystal 25@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>honestly, I haven't found one that ACTUALLY didn't leak. For my first daughter she would drink from a sippy at first so we had to get the cups with the flip straw but they are so hard to clean. My second daughter did well with them, but again it was tough finding one that didn't leak on the floors or couch. My son is only 8 months old but we got him one with handles on both sides and he's doing great. It said leak free and it was great at first but now I noticed it actually does leak. :( Good luck!<br /> Crystal </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/potty-training#post-24 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:50:33 +0000 Crystal 24@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>We did the 3 day method with my daughter and it worked in 4. Basically, DON'T GIVE UP and do it IF THEY are ready! Otherwise, it will probably just be a mess! :) Good luck!<br /> Crystal </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/potty-training#post-22 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:51:32 +0000 bluedresspresskelly 22@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>Hi there,</p> <p>With my son Gavan he likes books so we read to him while going to the toilet. Although number 2 was easier training that going wee-- that took a little longer.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p>Oh I also bought some imsi vimsi training pants -- little thicker. I think you can still buy them at <a href="http://www.cozybabyboutique.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cozybabyboutique.com</a>. </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/sippy-cup-suggestions#post-18 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:07:16 +0000 tenn2texas 18@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>What's the best sippy cup you have found? Everyone I know has said they have tried them all before finding one they like. Leak-free is a must...what are your suggestions? </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/traveling-with-2-kids#post-16 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:49:07 +0000 TNMOM2 16@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>My husband and I just did this this past January. We took our 2 kids to see my parents in TX. We live in TN. It was a 14 hour drive. Granted, my oldest was already potty trained and my youngest is still in diapers. We got up early, 4am, and started the trip. Doing it this way allowed the kids to sleep awhile and for us to put some miles behind us before they woke up and started getting fussy. They both actually did really well, and didn't start getting fussy until a couple of hours before we got to my parents house. My suggestion would be to take the child your potty training out with you every time you stop for a potty break or to fill up on gas. Find rest stops, if possible, for potty breaks. Some have little parks to play on while you wait for everyone to go to the bathroom and it's a lot easier to 'stretch your legs' at a rest stop than a gas station where you feel rushed to move out of someone's way. Restaurants work too, though you run the risk of the kids wanting to eat every time you stop. If you're not in a hurry, make your trip a vacation in itself. Find interesting places to stop at or sight-see. You can get good family pictures and probably even a decent place to go to the bathroom and/or refresh yourself! </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/traveling-with-2-kids#post-9 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:11:00 +0000 tnmom 9@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>Any tips for a long car ride with two toddlers? one potty training? </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/naps-1-or-2-for-10-month-old#post-6 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:29:38 +0000 tenn2texas 6@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>My 10 month old has never been a great napper, but lately her naps are getting shorter, sometimes less than 1 hour. When do babies normally "drop" the morning nap? I would rather her still take 2 naps...any tips on making them longer? </p> http://sharpmoms.com/forums/topic/potty-training#post-5 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:45:29 +0000 tnmom 5@http://sharpmoms.com/forums/ <p>I recently started potty training my 2 year old. I am looking for any tips you might be willing to share! </p>