Toddler
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Sharing Two Great Learning Towers for Toddlers
Once Mackenzie was old enough I knew I wanted to get her involved in the kitchen so I wanted to find a great learning tower for her so she could join me at the island. I had some things I was looking for when trying to pick a learning tower: It had to grow with her so it needed to have a platform that moved to different heights (this took quite a few out of the running for me) Small footprint so it didn’t get in the way ( I considered one that folds up, but was also fine with one that stayed out at all times) Learning towers are…
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How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Dentist Visit
Kenzie had her very first dentist visit last week & it went so much better than I expected! Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your little ones first dentist appointment: 🦷 Set realistic expectations: I went into this appointment expecting it to go pretty horribly & yes she cried a couple of times, but overall it went really well. Mackenzie sat on my lap the whole time & allowed the dentist to get a look inside her mouth (I call that a win)! 🪥 Start brushing your little ones teeth when they start coming in! Here is the toothbrush & toothpaste (has fluoride) we use & she loves…
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Helping You Pick A Table Booster Seat For Your Toddler
Today I’m comparing the Oxo Tot Nest Booster Seat vs. Ingenuity Smartclean Booster Seat! I’m going to break down the pros & cons I see with both of these booster seats, but overall I think they are both great options. The pros and cons are virtually the same for both of these seats, but with small differences. OXO TOT NEST BOOSTER SEAT Pros: + easy to clean seat: the gray part lifts up so you can clean underneath + long straps so it can attach to most chairs + soft, comfortable seat + handle for carrying + goes up higher on their back so gives a little more support +…
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My Favorite Toddler Snack Ideas for 1-2 Year Olds
I created a list of some of Mackenzie’s favorite things to snack on at the moment! Fresh fruit Veggies (raw pepper, steamed carrots) Yogurt Applesauce Cheese sticks Puffs Serenity Kids (grain free) Happy Baby Organics Puffworks Green Pea Snack Crisps Serenity Kids Pouches Fruit Bars Goldfish (veggie one) What are some of your toddler’s favorite snacks?
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Caring for a Sick Toddler During a Pandemic
Having your child get sick can be some of the scariest days you’ll experience as a parent. You feel helpless not knowing exactly what your child needs from you. Seeing them in pain makes your heart hurt. Being in a pandemic adds a whole other layer to worrying about your child when they’re sick. Right now the Omnicron varient of COVID is super contagious & spiking like crazy and testing is nearly impossible, so not knowing if it’s COVID or not can be so worrisome. Mackenzie has gotten sick only a couple of times in her 18 months of life. Each time it’s been either a little runny nose or…
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How To Safely Put Up Your Christmas Tree with an Active Toddler
I was SO nervous to put up our Christmas tree with a 17 month old, but Mackenzie has surprised me and been amazing since it’s been up. We have a faux Christmas tree that we’ve been putting up for 5 years now and it’s held up so well. We have also only ever had plastic ornaments because I was worried about breaking them myself so I never felt comfortable having an entire tree of glass ornaments. This is our first year putting it up with an active toddler so I was worried about what Mackenzie would do with it. Greg and I put our tree up in front of Mackenzie,…