Toddler
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Everything We Have For Backyard Fun in the Summer!
Below is everything we have in our backyard to keep us cool in the hot summer months! None of these links are affiliate or sponsored, just sharing what we have a love with you guys. Slide Pet Pool (now before you think I’m crazy, this pool is great because you don’t need to inflate it!) Water Table Splash Pad (our exact one is sold out, but I’m linking one that’s similar & has good reviews) Jungle Adventure Inflatable Pool Any of these would also make great gifts for kids under the age of 5!
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How I Tame My Toddler’s Curly Hair
Do you have a toddler with curly, frizzy, hard to tame hair? It’s taken a few months, but I’ve finally figured out how to somewhat manage her curls. Below is everything I’ve been using on her hair for the last few months: SoCozy Kids Curl Leave in Conditioner– this stuff is great! Doesn’t leave her hair hard or crunchy & has a nice (not overwhelming) scent. Spray bottle for water– I filled this with water to use when her hair is dry Comb– This comes with a brush & comb. When her hair was straighter I would use the brush, but now I ONLY use the comb. This comb is…
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Great Toys to Keep Toddlers Busy in the Car
Sharing what I have in the car for Mackenzie to keep her busy (when she’s not using her iPad)! These are all some what small toys that she can easily use on her own in her car seat. Mess Free Coloring Melissa & Doug Surprise Ink Imagine Ink Buckle Toy– we have something very similar from our Lovevery kit that Mackenzie currently loves to play with. It has also kept her from playing with the chest clip on her car seat which she has figured out how to open herself! Pop Tubes Poke a Dot Books Travel Magna Doodle Busy Board Dimpl Toy Stickers– I am definitely not recommending you…
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My Favorite Straw Cups for Toddlers
We have all of these cups & have been using them for a while now so I feel like I can give my honest opinion on all of them. We began using straw cups when we started solids so that we could provide water while she ate. I also found that since she was using them so often we had ZERO issues when it came time at 12 months to completely drop bottles! This was one of our first straw cups Mackenzie used! We’ve only ever used it for water & it’s worked out great. I’ve never had any issues with it leaking and she can drop it without it…
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The Importance of a Bedtime Routine for My Toddler
Kids thrive on routine, so it’s no surprise that a bedtime routine would be super helpful. We have been implementing some form of a bedtime routine since Mackenzie was just a couple of months old. It has changed over time, but there has always been a routine in place. When she was just a few months old her routine looked like this: bath time, overnight diaper, pjs, swaddle, feeding, read a book, & put her down. Then it changed to this routine around 5 months old when we began sleep training: bath time (every other night), overnight diaper, pjs, sleep sack, read a book, & put her down. Currently her…
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Favorite Toys For My 22 Month Old
Trampoline | Medical Kit | Honey Stick Crayons | Play Dough | Bowling | Slide | Tonies Box Share your little ones favorites below!
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Great Spring Shoes for Toddlers
Sharing all of Kenzie’s shoes that are currently in rotation over here: Ten Little Rain Boots- if Mackenzie picked out her shoes every day, she would definitely choose to wear these! she absolutely loves wearing her rain boots & if there’s a puddle EVEN BETTER! (come in really cute colors) Ten Little High Tops- this is our second pair of ten little sneakers & we love them. they are well made & really hold up well to toddler wear & tear! (come in a ton of colors) Cienta Mary Janes- super cute mary jane shoes (many different colors!) Cat & Jack Sneakers- these sneakers are technically water shoes, but they…
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Great Spring Coats for Toddlers
Sharing all of the coats Mackenzie that are great for this time of year in the Northeast: L.L. Bean- great lightweight, wind and water resistant coat Patagonia- warm, hooded fleece North Face- lightweight raincoat ((they seem to have discontinued the one we have, so I’m linking a very similar one)) Hopefully this was helpful if you’re on the hunt for Spring jackets for your little one!
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How We Created A Purposeful Play Area for Our Toddler
We don’t have a designated playroom on the main floor of our house, so we created a section of our dining room (which rarely gets used) for Mackenzie’s toys. When she was a baby we just had out a plush floor mat with toys, but as she got older I could see all of her stuff slowly taking over the rest of our dining room. I wanted to create a more purposeful place for her to play. Since she’s not a baby anymore we don’t necessarily need a big floor mat for her to play on. I like that she now has a table she can play at! Below is…
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Toddler Bag To Keep In Your Car for Emergencies
When Mackenzie was a baby I took her diaper bag EVERYWHERE with me. I was so worried to be out somewhere & not have something I would maybe need. Now that she’s older I feel much more confident about running errands with her & not lugging my diaper bag everywhere. I’m mainly talking about short errands where I know I won’t be out of the house for very long. I keep a bag in my car for emergencies & it has come in handy when I’m out and need a diaper or change of clothes for Mackenzie. Below is everything I keep in my car for Mackenzie: changing pad a…