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Leatty says
What kind of socks do your kids wear in winter? The thin cotton socks my kids are currently wearing seem inadequate for the mid-Atlantic.
Clementine says
Erm, my kids wear a lot of Cat and Jack standard socks? They seem fine? I do have ski socks for them, but that’s a specific function.
FWIW, what really makes a difference is slippers inside the house. We used Zutano booties until they were old enough and then have had a series of LLBean slippers in kids’ sizes that have been adored (and are adorable).
Anonymous says
Regular cotton socks for breathability. Slippers in the house, sneakers indoors at school and good winter boots outside. I prefer Kamik boots with the removable liners so I can take out and dry the liners as sometimes little feet get sweaty. We do use ski socks for skiing. And very occasionally ski socks in their winter boots if we are doing a longer snowshoe or it’s a super cold day. In Canada for FWIW – we get snow/cold but not like super cold.
Anon2 says
Mine wear Cat & Jack or other similar cotton. They are even often barefoot in the house (which we keep at 64 degrees) – kids don’t feel cold the same way adults do and they don’t seem bothered. I do buy cheap wool kids socks on Amazon for playing outside on frigid days. We are in New England, for reference.
startup lawyer says
Wool socks from Mama Owl. Also highly recommend the merino wool leggings and undershirts. They are pricey but we only really need one set of understuff and 3 sets of socks for the season. We are also wearing the same sets this year. DS is 3.5. I suspect he can probably rewear next year too.
Mary Moo Cow says
Also in the mid-Atlantic and my kids wear Primary socks year round and layer two pairs with boots for playing in snow or cold rain. Fancy wool socks or boot socks seem to hold zero appeal for them.
GCA says
In New England – regular cotton Old Navy socks. When we’re outdoors for long periods, Smartwool socks on deep discount from Sierra or similar overstock site.
Anonymous says
Wisconsin here. Regular cotton socks inside. Slipper socks with grippers over the regular socks if it’s a really cold day. Kiddo has two pairs of smartwools for extended playing outside in January.
Anon says
We live in a part of the Midwest that’s definitely colder than the mid-Atlantic, and my kid wears regular cotton socks. Cat and Jack brand from Target. They will put snowpants (which cover the sock area) on the kids to go outside if it’s snowy or bitterly cold.
Anon says
Mostly regular cotton socks, but I did buy a package of wool socks from A-zon last year that we use for extending outdoor time. Sometimes they get worn when everything else is dirty and they don’t seem too warm. Some random brand that have held up beautifully.
Anonymous says
Potty training advice please! We tried the 3-day no pants ordeal about a month before our son turned 3, and it was a disaster. For the last three months, we’ve been doing pull ups and sitting him on the potty a few times a day, and they sit him on the potty at daycare too, but he never actually goes on it. He loves reading books about the potty and seems to understand how it works, but we need to connect that to the physical experience of going, which we haven’t been able to do yet. Now we’d like to do the full training again, but we’re a little scared. Any advice for the second round?
Anon says
Maybe put him in undies and see how it goes. I think when they start peeing their pants the wetness against their skin reminds them to run to the toilet. It’s maybe more noticeable than pull-ups which whisk it away or no pants, which results in pee everywhere.
Anonymous says
A few times a day is not enough. It needs to like every half hour he’s awake at least. Drop the pull ups entirely. He won’t go in the potty if he doesn’t feel wet. Use the Daniel Tiger potty song – have him sit on the toilet for at least three repetitions of the song every time. Make sure you and DH model going to the bathroom every time before you leave the house.
If he’s a boy – do not start by teaching him to pee standing up – let him sit and relax.
River bird says
Agreed. My son potty trained after 3 (though we tried before 3) though we went through it more recently with our daughter, and this was our approach. Lots of liquids, potty every 30 minutes or more often. The idea is to catch them doing it right (usually on accident at first) and praise the success. Every time they start to go, immediately to the potty, to make the association. No pull ups. Once you start to train, no more pull ups during the day (I know this is super hard). There will be lots of messes but soon he will get it!
Clementine says
Get him a cup with a straw and have him blow bubbles. To help him release the pee, tell him to sit on the potty and blow bubbles into the cup while he pees. Pump him up with juice/water/all the beverages so it’s gonna be REALLL easy to pee.
Also, at first the tablet would be too exciting for him to pee, so we actually switched to having him look at magazines (and yes, shredding them).
Another thought – if you haven’t tried a small potty, try it. Likewise, if you haven’t let him stand, try that.
SC says
Does anyone have recommendations for kids’ gloves with some type of grip on them? We live in a warm climate, but my kid refuses to play on the playground when it’s below, like, 60 degrees because the metal bars are cold. These will probably be used a few times and lost, so nothing too expensive.
Anon says
I really like these gloves (for grownups and kids).
Anon says
With the link this time. https://www.costco.com/head-kids%E2%80%99-touchscreen-gloves.product.100675104.html?langId=-1&krypto=foXXP2DRb3dv5H8v9hKjNdp5NlhaXh2gZIPlW6GzGhX9M5zQByI7AUlIsdbdN2h6%2B6QmLtGXDyGxU3ybc9tb8N4Q%2BmIjltbaa6ONPOsayFtgmcPR2LtY%2F483osxwkYtGFlXrOr8mzi6cufia6IqBTXubf6WC0hnu%2BS6TKMe3PrWlaIOPaMfS9yTrfxEjKA8EVKXSGcXOHzSmSCmx2iWdFrFmwyQQEEF92LVFLJqFB3Z5RrGQarA%2F0dWKeSWdHXZA
HSAL says
These are brilliant, thanks! This hadn’t occurred to me but hopefully we’ll get more use out of our climbing dome with these this winter.
SC says
Thank you! Ordered!
Deedee says
Gift reccs needed for my perfect, wonderful 4y/o niece! She & her family live in the Pacific Northwest, have a family cat. She speaks Spanish & English and is very bright and active. Parents love to cook and travel with her (Barcelona this year–lucky girl!). Unfortunately I live on the East Coast so only see her about 1xyear at most so not sure what she plays with most. I’d love any book or toy suggestions. Dollar limit $50-75.
Anon says
I would just ask the parents what she’d like. They may have toy overload and want experience gifts, but it’s hard to buy one of those without consulting with the parents.
Anon says
yes, i’d ask the parents what she is into. i have two 4 year old girls and they are currently super into arts and crafts and everything with unicorns and rainbows (despite my best efforts…lol). maybe a yoto mini or a digital camera to take her own pictures on the trips? but again, i’d check with the parents
Anon says
Oooh beading kit? Bracelet making kit? Or even a special piece of jewelry? Check maisonette for something in that category. My 4 yo daughter also loved a kids camera, or a nail polish set. Going girly here.
Oh if they’re super active, a kids camelback is pretty awesome. My kids love to hike with theirs. My kid also loved a headlamp or a tent.
River bird says
Check out Sol book box for great bilingual book ideas. Loteria – Spanish bingo – is a hit with our bilingual kids. Art supplies are always a hit – dot markers, play doh, pipe cleaners, Pom Poms as well as crayons/markers/paper. Dress up costumes. A kids cooking subscription to do with her parents. Books on airplanes – the usborne book on airports is a hit, or the book jet plane – how it works by David Macaulay were favorites here around that age.
Chess resources says
I can’t play chess and neither can my husband (well, we know basic rules ever since buying No Stress Chess). I’d like to help my kids get better since they’re both pretty into it. Any good resources? A book? An app? We’ve been enjoying no stress chess! (Kids are 6 and 8)
Anon says
I don’t think younger kids are likely to learn chess well from a book or video. I’d look for after school clubs or camps.
OP says
Ooof, maybe we’ll wait. Don’t think I have the capacity! I was hoping there might be some fun thing I didn’t know about…
Anonymous says
Just let them play against each other on a physical board. Keep a copy of the list of rules nearby. Encourage them to think more than one move ahead.
Anonymous says
FYI I have a lot of things from Quince that I love, but the reason why they have so many reviews is that they force you to review every purchase, even if you return it. It’s really easy to just click through with 5 stars because if you give less, you have to write a comment.
Anon says
Wait what? I bought some joggers and I certainly haven’t reviewed them.
Anon says
Yeah I’m not sure how an online store could “force” someone to review a purchase. Maybe as a condition of returning it. But if you buy it and keep it, how can you be forced into a review?
Anon says
Yeah I’ve bought from them and have never reviewed. I’ve never returned though, but I actually like the idea of reviewing for returns so they hypothetically learn what doesn’t work for people and could adjust.
Anonymous says
They’re overrated IMHO. And I have bought a lot and returned even more from them (sum’s easily in the 4 figures). The clothing always seems to have a minor fit or design issue. Reading closely in all those 5 star reviews, many are along the lines of “I wish this fit/this thing was better. But I put up with it bc omg great quality and great price. Five stars”
Anon says
i know this has been discussed before, but how do you handle not over scheduling your kids, when they ask to do an activity and budget and schedule allows? i have 4 year old twins, right now they do swimming and ballet during the week and soccer on saturdays, one also does OT during the week. they are in school 9-2 and otherwise with our nanny, the ballet is done at their school right after school, and the swimming is one afternoon. now they have asked to do gymnastics. i can’t decide if 4 activities a week is absurd or i might as well let them try it
AwayEmily says
If you think it’ll increase the overall happiness of your family unit, go for it. If not, then pass. The experiences of people on here may not be super helpful since what works for different families activity-wise varies a TON based on their kids’ personalities, family size, age, parents’ preferences, etc. We do not do any activities because our kids (4 and 6) need a lot of unstructured down time and honestly, so do we. But many families thrive on a busy schedule. It’s not absurd to do 4 activities a week, OR zero activities a week.
Anon says
+1 Also since their school day is only 9-2, I would think overscheduling is less of a concern. If you can get activities done in the 2-5 window with the nanny that doesn’t really count against the family “activity budget” the same way weekend and evening activities do. I also wouldn’t count OT as an activity.
We restrict my 5 year old to one weekend activity (excluding Sunday school, which we want her to do) and one weeknight activity at a time, but she is in daycare from 9-430ish, so weekday activities start at 6 pm or later. I am very excited for her to start elementary school and be able to do stuff in the 3-5 pm window when it doesn’t interfere with family dinner and the bath/bedtime routine. She is an extroverted only child and thrives on a busier schedule.
Anonymous says
Ok so I’m formerly team don’t over schedule, but that was a singleton who needs a lot of down time. Now I also have twins. They’re 21 months but they are going to need to be in all the activities I can stand. I vote you try it. You can always drop something if it gets to be too much.
Anonymous says
I would do the gymnastics if you can fit it into a 2-5 timeframe so the nanny can take them. Sign them up for a shorter 8-10 week session not like a full year in case they don’t like it.
Anonymous says
This seems like way too much too me, we are a 1 activity at a time family, including swim. The remainder of activities is playing in the yard, playgrounds, family hikes/walks, and playing at home or with friends. So this summer it was just once a week swim class. Maybe say you can sign them up for gymnastics camp over the summer then they can decide between gymnastics or ballet? These activities are all fun but they do take away from free time at home which is essential for healthy and happy development.
Anon says
This last statement, which is given as uncontroverted or excepted fact, “free time at home which is essential for healthy and happy development” — needs the very important caveat, “depending on the kid.” I have a child who becomes a total wreck if she’s overscheduled. I also have a child who needs structured activities or he is a total mess. Especially if you have a nanny who can drive them right after school lets out at 2 — that’s much different than an elementary aged child who is in school until 4 every day, has homework, and is doing an activity every school night until 9.
Honestly, with that schedule, you could have a different activity every week day, and your kids would still be home for free time at home between 3 and bedtime every day.
you do do.
NYCer says
OP’s kids finish school at 2:00 pm every day, and then have a nanny, so it is not like they are never home. Even with 45 min – 1 hour activities, three days a week after school, they are still getting a decent amount of playing at home time.
OP says
thanks all. i would actually probably be the one taking them. i work part time and so our nanny works 35 hours a week. they’d either do gymnastics at 3 and the nanny would take them and I’d meet them there to bring them home, or they would do it at 4, and nanny would have them home by 3:30 (when she leaves two days a week) and I would take them to/from. i had all of these nice visions of my afternoons with them, but instead they are both grouchy, fighting over mommy, want to eat snacks and watch tv (which i obv limit), so a part of me thinks it might be too much, but the other part of me is like, well, it’s not like the down time at home is nice playtime. i cant seem to figure out if they thrive with more downtime or a busier schedule. usually with the nanny they go to the playground or come play at home. (we have a nanny even though i work part time bc DH has a big job with heavy travel and we have no local family)
Anon says
With this extra info, DEFINITELY sign up. I have twins the same age, and there is only so long they can be in the house together before it’s a total rumble/fighting/disaster zone. it’s really hard to have extended free unstructured play with twin toddlers. I have older kids, and the dynamics are just different with twins at this age. Go for it – sit quietly outside the observation window and wave at them, and you’ll eat up a chunk of the afternoon that you’d otherwise spend refereeing them at home. Everyone is happier.
Anon says
Ha funny, I read that response and thought “definitely don’t do it, they seem like they need to decompress after school”
NYCer says
+1. I would definitely give the gymnastics a try. If it doesn’t work out, you can drop it.
OP says
thanks! i think honestly what would be ideal is time at home with mommy without sister, but that is not feasible or time to each play alone in different playrooms but they dont like to be alone in a room (we have two playrooms and i thought when we moved into this house they could each spend some time playing alone, but joke’s on me) and they love each other dearly, but at that time of day they are just not at their best with each other
Anon says
For my twins this age, the ideal scenario is having them play outside, at a park with other kids. It’s the beginning of witching hour in my house. The combination of fresh air and other kids works magic that is not possible in my house. My best time bonding time with my twins is in the mornings. this is probably not possible with school, but I’d love a schedule where I could spend time with the twins in the morning, and let the nanny take the afternoon.
I have an older child who was a tough toddler (wasn’t really the sit and color type), and afternoon activities during the witching hour helped him a lot too. He really needed that extra activity to be able to calm down in the evenings.
Anon says
+1 to everything everyone’s said. My kids are almost 5 and almost 2, and I have dug my heels in for NO WEEKNIGHT ACTIVITIES but who knows when that will change; I’m guessing 2023 when DS #1 can join scouts.
We just quit swim school (Saturday morning classes) and joined the Y – DS #1 will start ballet on Saturday mornings in January, and DS #2 will start swim on Saturday mornings in March (where I will join him in the pool).
I plan on leveraging the childcare and the gym before/during DS #1’s ballet class :)
anon says
My 12-year-old is going on his first international trip in January. He’s pretty freaked out by the idea of a long flight, tbh. What comfort items would you suggest? I’m thinking he needs a travel pillow for sure. We already have a plethora of devices and headphones.
Anon says
Is this trip without you? Is it with school or something like that? What exactly is freaking him out about the long flight? Or is it less about the flight and more about navigating customs, etc in a foreign country?
Anonymous says
Can we do a twin tips post? I feel like I’ve gotten some good feedback on here lately from moms who have been through it. Mine are 21 months and I’m struggling: the fighting, the boundary testing, the not sleeping, the older sibling getting ignored because a twin needs me 24/7. I know it’s all normal it’s just A LOT. What we need is more help so I’m working on that. Any advice is appreciated.
Anon says
so i’m the above with the 4.5 year old girl fraternal twins and don’t hate me, but in certain ways 21 months was easier than now, though i might be looking back with rose colored glasses, but we also do not have any other kids, they are our only. ours slept well, weren’t in school yet so were barely sick, still napped, and still primarily played independently from one antoher so the fighting was less/easier to solve. or if they both really liked the blue ball and it was something easy for me to buy a duplicate of, i’d spend the $5 to preserve my sanity and they had plenty of otehr opportunities to learn to share and take turns.
anon says
I’d also definitely agree that 21 months was easier than 4 for my twins…but they’re also neurodivergent so have just been getting progressively harder as they get older and they’ve always slept, so we never had that as an additional factor.
Anon says
Ugh. I have no help. Mine are 3, and today, I’m feeling really frustrated with how hard it continues to be. They are sweet and adorable and fun, but taking them places solo, or sitting in church or eating at a restaurant with them just feels miles away. It’s still hard to take them to the doctor. I know it will come, I swear I do, but it feels like it’s taking forever to get through these toddler years. With my older kids, there was always a slightly older kid to model better behavior, so I did a ton with my older kids. With the twins, I just can’t.
There’s only so long before it’s meltdown city or they are fighting over a toy or someone runs off….I just feel like I’ve been the hot mess twin mom forever, and I am clearly feeling defeated by it all. It took me like 25 minutes to get out of preschool today.
To your point, when I do start feeling like this, hiring extra help makes me feel better. I usually need space when I start to feel really overwhelmed. 3 is a little easier than 2, at least right now, but it’s still hard.
Anon says
oh it will! i’m the above with the 4.5 year old twins and i recently took them to the doctor solo and i didn’t feel like crying when i left. i was thinking back to when i took them to the doctor solo for the first time around 7 weeks old and thought i was going to have a panic attack. i don’t have another kid or other siblings to compare it to, but i think they just tend to feed off one another more, in terms of attention seeking behavior.
HSAL says
Mine are 4 1/2. Someone with older twins told me “survive til 5” and that’s looking accurate. 21 months was pretty good for us, 3 and 4 have definitely been harder, but hopefully you’re getting the worst out of the way early!
We also have a 7 year old, so my advice is easy to say, harder in practice: make the time. Even if it’s just 15 minutes after twin bedtime, have one parent spend solo time with the other child.
Anonymous says
I also have the older sibling and young twins combo. It’s tough because you’re not just 1:1 basically ever. What worked for us:
– older kid in full time daycare to get a break from the twins
– twins in daycare from age 2 (highly regarded co-op daycare near my work, same one as older kid attended) to get them well socialized to playing with other kids and not just each other
– 1:1 time with older kid during twins afternoon nap time on weekends – I did Saturdays and DH did Sundays.
– try and take older kid along for stuff – even if they are just going with you to the corner store to buy milk.
– try to not always make the split the twins vs the older kid. Take a twin and older kid while DH gets one on one time with the other twin. Switch the next weekend.
– When you are physically comforting one, you can still verbally engage with the other.
– remember at least it’s just 3 and not 4. If everyone needs cuddles at the same time you can sit on the sofa and sit one on your lap facing you, and tuck one under each arm.
Travel for SO before/after birth of child says
We’re expecting our second child in January and trying to figure out reasonable cut-off dates for my husband’s work travel pre-baby, and then resuming travel post-baby. It was a non-issue b/c our first child was born in fall 2020 so all work travel was still Covid-suspended.
For context, I’m 42 and am “high risk” only because we did IVF (for both children) but have had two uneventful pregnancies. I was induced at 40+1 for the first and had an otherwise unmedicated V delivery (so, pitocin but no epidural). Hoping for the same this time around (minus the induction if possible).
We’re thinking 4 weeks prior and 4-6 weeks post. Thoughts?
Anon says
Seems reasonable to me. You might be able to cut it closer on the before end if you have family or good friends who can come in on short notice. My husband had to travel at ~4 weeks before my due date and my mom came to stay with me even though we all assumed (correctly) I wasn’t going into labor any time soon. Although I guess with a second child you’d want someone to take care of kid #1 and someone to support you in the hospital so maybe you’d need two family members.
Anon says
i would say you never know. a close family friend’s daughter ended up going into labor while her husband was traveling to canada last november for business and her water broke early and by the time he got back she was out of the hospital home with the new baby. her mom also came to stay with her, doubting anything would matter since her first came late. no other complications whatsoever. i do think ~4 weeks is reasonable, but if you are able to make it 5, that sounds better to me. and also depends on your support system, etc. and if you think you can manage your toddler alone at that stage of your pregnancy. i have twins so no other child to care for, but DH went on a work trip, that was supposed to be 2 days and was extended to 10 while he was there and thank goodness my parents were visiting me bc i had a top loader washer and could no longer reach the laundry in the bottom
Travel for SO before/after birth of child says
I’m not concerned about managing the toddler alone at the end of the pregnancy (I just did 3 weeks solo while he was quarantined in the basement with Covid that took FOREVER to test negative!). If it’s a repeat of my first pregnancy, I felt good and active right up until my delivery date, so fingers crossed for a repeat. I just don’t want him missing the birth!
Anonymous says
4 weeks prior and 6 weeks post I would think is pretty reasonable. You’re managing two kids instead of one so the extra couple weeks post will be helpful. If you haven’t already, maybe look into a postpartum doula to help when he does travel. Most work with moms and babies until the babies are 3 months old.
HSAL says
I think four weeks before is totally reasonable, but man, 6 weeks after would be tough, especially with another child at home. Will you have any help while he’s gone? I realize he may not have a ton of flexibility, but I’d try to push it to at least 10-13 weeks if possible.
Travel for SO before/after birth of child says
No local family, but my parents are retired and can drive up in a day if we need them to (they live ~10 hours away and my mom just does the drive in one fell swoop).
AwayEmily says
Agreed — two small kids is really hard. My husband was back to traveling 4 weeks after my first and it was NBD. But my second was closer to 3 months before I felt comfortable with him leaving. Not because of the physical post-baby recovery but because having a baby and a toddler is HARD and it took me awhile to find my feet.