OK people- I am trying something new.
I can continue to impart all of my dubious
baby-raising-wisdom to you based on my
experience of all of nine months BUT I'm
betting that my readers have as much if
not more to suggest on various topics as
well. That's why, I have decided to open
up some discussions on my facebook
fanpage. Here's your opportunity to share
your knowledge and expertise with other
parents who desperately need it.
Here's the deal: I'm compiling crowd-
sourced TOP 10 lists. Right now the topics
include "Top Ten Rules for Traveling With Your Baby," "Top Ten Tips for Eating Out With Your Baby," and "Top Ten Toys I Will Never Buy My Child." (As always, feel free to suggest others in the comments below).
The Top Ten answers (funniest, most helpful, etc.) will make the blog, each credited back to the original source, i.e. YOU.
Please take the time to contribute– empty discussion pages make me feel like I'm all dressed up standing alone in my living room with a piping hot platter of Spanakopita waiting for people to arrive at my party.
And join the Mommy Shorts Fanpage while you're at it!
Traveling with my 7 month old is impossible without those little mesh thingies that you put fruit in. I have no idea what they are called but they have saved my life a couple of times. I tried breastfeeding Marley while she’s in her car seat but my boobs really aren’t big enough to accomplish it gracefully. The one time I did it my face was smashed against the window and I had bruises from the sides of the carseat. Not pretty.
I’ve never attempted that! I once tried to give her some water and some mashed carrots in lieu of milk and she got really opposite and she started foaming orange stuff at the mouth. It was horrifying and we had to pull over. Love the idea about the mesh things- can you be a doll and add that to the discussion page? 🙂 Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/bzGMwk
Whenever I travel with my baby I need to bring his portable DVD player. Bring it in the car, on the train or on a plane and put on anything that keeps them hooked. Ive even read on another mother’s blog that she took it to a restaurant with her 15 month old and played Dora the entire time. As luck would have it, she and her husband ate a peaceful meal that night. It is desperate but you know what, desperate times call for desperate measures…. ESPECIALLY when you have a little one in tow.
I’m going to review these new headphones soon that are meant specifically for babies/kids- there is some sort of sound decibel control that protects the eardrums. Made by the same people who make the woogie-
https://www.mommyshorts.com/2010/09/techno-baby.html
Would definitely be a good thing if you are playing Dora the Explorer at a restaurant. I’ll keep you posted!