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I like them, I'm also getting quite board with the extensive "debate" over them, it's very repetitive.

Saying Lego isn't already gendered is completely BS, while sure, some sets & the basic bricks are totally non-gendered (and I not see why ths would detract rom tat) this is no more endeared than ninjinjo.

She me a girl who *wants* to play with a skull helicopter.... Anyone??


LEGO Friends: Yay or Nay?
1/12/12 4:38 AM

We've been, it's truly awesome, it started as a completely blank room, the room is a normal scale, if anything it might be high. I expect the dots on the ceiling were from adults jumping.

I found it a really good experience for my some times shy 3 year old and very stimulating for my 10 month old.

Best of all it's free!


The Obliteration Room
Yayoi Kusama

1/6/12 6:07 AM

How exciting that my question was in a round up! I thought I should update that in the end i found a lovely tall animal step from Kmart for $5. It is about the height of 2 of the Ikea steps so tall enough for his feet to be flat and comes in tiger, monkey, butterfly and frog if I remember correctly.


Best Potty Step/Step Stool?
Good Questions

12/26/11 11:24 PM

The wheely bug isn't really "first wheels" like a pp I gave my son his (small one) when he was 1. Now he's 3 he really loves it & it's the only ride on out of about 6 he uses, & santa s bringing a large one. But it pretty much sat ignored till he was 2.5, its too maneuverable for kids that aren't yet stable themselves. Untill then I vote for the simple plastic motorbike type.


That First Set of Wheels: Ride On Toys
2011 Ohdeedoh Gift Guide

12/13/11 3:32 PM

My CPK is named Beccy (changed from Ophelia) I use the Present tense as she is one of maybe 5 toys I've saved for my own kids who aren't interested in her at all. Still I was so ridiculously proud & in love with her that she has planted herself on a shelf in their playroom with pride, I think rightly so now as she would be nearing 30!

My sister & I both had one at their peak, hers was named Paula, we adored them, our grandmother sew'd them many outfits and we played with them for hours & hours.

My parents must hav either had great skill in managing their kids expectations as I have no clear Christmas disappointment memory, but many memories of being giddy to have a articular toy.


The Original Cabbage Patch Kids (and Other Christmas Morning Disappointments)
12/7/11 4:53 AM

Thats fantastic!

Germany has so many amazing kids spaces, even as a childless adult I was envious of their playgrounds. Now I would love to take my kids there.


Kitty-Shaped Kindergarten
11/16/11 4:45 AM

Brilliant!


The World's Cutest Cardboard Coffee Shop
45Wall Design

11/10/11 4:45 AM

I think it looks fab & is a clever Soultion.

I guess it depends on the age of kids though, my nearly 3 year old would be a nightmare sleeping above my 8 month old, but He also wouldn't be ready for bunks so it must be for older kids or a bigger gap.

Drop sides are still sold in lots of countries outside the US, in Australia they are very different to the type the US used to have, our mechanisms have to be all enclosed and there are no hinges which is safer than the rail type.


They're Never Too Young To Sleep In Bunkbeds
House To Home

11/10/11 4:40 AM

I sew'd my sons (pink) dolls stroller a black seat.


Holy Grail: Doll Strollers That Aren't Pink
10/27/11 5:33 PM

Gosh, as a previous poster mentioned they are hard to find in Australia for this reason, I have never understood what purpose they had, to read it's to keep pacifiers in alarms me to be honest.

@Megan I think there was a repurposing bumpers post ages ago.


It's Official: AAP Says No Crib Bumpers
10/22/11 1:39 AM

I still use them for wipes but the 1 box that I wore out is now in the backyard keeping tissues dry.


Ideas for Repurposing Wipes Boxes
Good Questions

10/5/11 4:49 PM

In the case of OTT collections we certainly have that in Thomas trains, but he dearly loves them so I'm OK with it. As he grows I'll give him the option of selling them to fund whatever he's desiring when he outgrows trains.


How Do You Help Keep Gift Giving Grandparents At Bay?
Reader Survey

9/23/11 11:55 PM

My mother in law as a dime store scatter gun approach to gifting for every monthly visit. I let them say for as long as they are played with then promptly return it to goodwill.

I do appreciate her thought, but I also don't want my children to be (more) over indulged and am also trying to fight pointless clutter.


How Do You Help Keep Gift Giving Grandparents At Bay?
Reader Survey

9/23/11 11:52 PM

I mean 30 degrees celcius, which is basically cold.


6 Tips for Cleaning Your Stroller
9/6/11 5:15 PM

After owning 21 strollers I'm yet to find one that wasn't machine washable and am always applaud by the condition that people sell (so I assume use) strollers. It's not that hard people, why leave your a sitting in their own filth?

delicate at 30 degrees is your friend.


6 Tips for Cleaning Your Stroller
9/6/11 5:15 PM

I have been following this cure though I didn't make it to the donation bins today I have cleared 4 garbage bags worth of toys. some were broken or missing parts, most of the volume were gifted stuffed toys given to us at the birth of our children. I was keeping them because they were gifts, but in the years of them taking up a cubic meter of my home I have never once seen a child play with them, it was so cathardic to finally commit to them going to good will and the playroom looks better & more fun in their absence.


Day 7: Reflection & Inspiration
The 7-Day Toy Cure

8/31/11 6:06 AM

I'm using cloth for my second baby now, mainly organic Bumgenius & itti bitti d'lish. I used cloth till my son was nearly 2 when he started leaking through. it saved me hundreds, was good for the environment & I find cloth much nicer to touch than paper nappies/diapers.

Once I started solids I added flushable liners. The Imse vismse (or however its spelt) ones are washable too, so I just kept washing them till they fell apart or they were flushed the #2 with not much trouble at all.

My daycare used them without trouble, thats why I use all in ones, if the carer just put it in the bag that's fine.

Smells have never been an issue for me, hot wash with some antibacterial wash occasionally.


A Look Inside Cloth Diapers
8/4/11 5:43 AM

We have the Kinderkot, which looks to be the exactly same as the Peapod Plus pictured, it's so easy to use & travel with but my son did outgrow it quickly & I found it tricky to settle him in it.

With my time over I'd probably get the Baby Bjron one.

Phil & Teds also have the Traveller2, though it's a bit difficult to put up it's tiny when folded & light.


Travel Beds for Kids
Round Up

7/27/11 5:16 PM

Beautiful!


Doll Suitcase
Hart + Sew

7/26/11 6:38 PM

Amazing! You children & photos are beautiful. What an amazing experience for you all.

@Krisis I hope you realize saying "non-English" just emphasizes ignorance on top of poor manners for criticizing a child's name.


Anchors Aweigh as a Family of Four Cross the Atlantic
7/23/11 5:25 AM