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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Baby (front) carriers for Pre-schoolers?

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Fanano

Hi,

We are from Dubai, UAE (we are used to warm temperatures). My little brother is 2 & 1/2. He moves quite a lot, and we might be going to Japan in the winter, its his first time to a cold-snowy place. We are worried about him, so I decided on getting a carrier.

1) It is appropriate to get carriers for children at that age, right?
2) What do you recommend is one of the most convenient carriers (we prefer those that are front and not facing parent)?

* Also:
I would highly appreciate if someone could suggest one of those carriers that are actually a multi-purpose (front carriers, back carriers, and stroller seat?)
If front carriers are irrelevant..
then, how about back carriers like the one "Ethel" mentioned.

Answer
Well there is a carrier for the hip for older children to about 3 1/2

here's the link :

http://www.infantino.com/Carriers/151-302.php

or if not you can just get a Backpack which is for older babies and he will ride on your back.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_ba?url=node%3D166828011&field-keywords=+baby+backpacks

If the child is 2 1/2 Im not sure why you're so concerned.. just about the cold? Dress him warmly, and he will be fine. Really. Just make sure he's dressed appropriately when going outside. If he's in a stroller maybe get a stroller with a foot muff so he'll be warmer.

peanut shell vs. Wraps>>>?

CuTesT!

Which is best?

Answer
I like my Hotsling, which i think is the peanut shell you're talking about

I have a "hotsling", a "new native carrier", a "baby bjyorn" and the "infantino sling rider"... here's what i have to say about them

the hotsling... i like the best. my son is 5 months old and i use it to carry him on my hip. when he was smaller (he's 22 lbs now) i used the other carries, and was able to nurse him while chasing after (well not running, but able to move while nursing) a 2 and 3 year old.

the new native carrier... mine never fit right, when he was little, but i can still use it for the hip carry. i like the strechyness of the hotsling better.

baby bjoirn... i assume is similar to your snugli but it hurts my back too much except for when he was like 10 lbs. my son got too heavy to ever really wear facing forwards comfortably, but i could see it being great.

infantino sling rider... worked well for when he was under 18 lbs and sleeping, he never liked it awake

the type of carrier, i have looked into (and the only one i registered for at my shower) was a mei tai carrier... which i think i would have like best, and still might pick it up, if i don't find a good framed backpack reasonably.

what is the best baby carrier for a 9month old baby?

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Carla

I am thinking buying A BABY carrier for my 9 month old, thinking of using it for awhile. What is the best one out there?

Answer
Ergo.

it's a soft front or back pack...the newer model can also be used on the hip.

it is ergonomically designed for the wearer and the rider.

wearer - wears like a back pack, sternum belt, wide shoulder straps, thick lumbar supportive waist strap.

rider - baby sits in a more natural position where his/her weight is distributed across the butt and thighs... does not hang by the crotch like bjorns/snuggli type carriers

it goes up to 40lbs... though that recommendation is for the comfort of the adult, not because the straps, fabric, buckles can't hold anymore... one picture on their website is a 100lb woman in it!! I still use mine for my 44lb 4 yr old on odd occassions like when we've been at the zoo or the flea market for too long and she's tired, it folds down pretty well and I tuck it at the bottom of my backpack when we're having a big excursion like that.
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/

ETA... for kelty fans - I can't tell, does the child sit in it - like in a real sitting position like the Ergo??

Do baby backpack carriers hurt your back?

Salishan B

Theres alot of trails around my new house and I want to do lots of walking/hiking with my 9 month old baby. I've been thinking a backpack carrier would be nice, but do they hurt your back?

would it be worth getting one?

Answer
Baby backpack carriers can hurt your back especially if your baby is very heavy. I think at 9 months your baby may be too big to carry on your back and may not fit into most back carriers. However, if you have a small baby, you may be able to do this. Your baby will be walking soon and not want to be carried on your back so you may only use the back pack carrier for a couple of months. In my opinion, I don't think it would be worth getting one at this point.

Friday, January 3, 2014

What has been the most profitable fundraiser at your children's school?

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Lauretta R

I am searching for profitable fundraisers for my children's school. I am open to all of your ideas.
Thank you so much,
All of your answers are wonderful. I am looking for fundraising events that might yield $100,000 or more. auctions, antique shows, house tours etc.

Answer
The most profitable is always that awful catalog full of wrapping paper, candy, candles, gifty things which everyone hates getting in their child's backpack, hates showing around to their friends, but we send it out every fall & it makes up the bulk of our budget every year. This year we went with Kathryn Beich.

The ones that are easiest to sell, though, are consumables that families will use - cookie dough, pizza, pies. They're quick & easy sales, especially if you work with Market Day or one of the major fundraising companies like that. The only real staffing that's needed is on pickup day. Biggest worry with it is if someone does not pick up their order & you're left with perishables.

We added plant sales this year & they have gone well so far. Quick, easy money, working with a local greenhouse - mums in the fall (we're going to add bulbs next fall), poinsettias in December - not sure what we're going to do for spring, yet.

Another spring fundraiser we want to add this year is 'Family Portrait Day' (or weekend, if we get a big enough response). Someone's child's preschool did this & they said it was a big success - we're hoping it will work for us, too. Get a local photographer to give you a discounted price for sittings & prints - maybe $5 sitting fee, $8 for a sheet of prints. Mark it up for the school's profit - $8 sitting, $10 prints?, maybe. Then, families sign up for time slots at the school on Family Portrait Day. Photos can be shot indoors or out, depending on weather & background. They come in, get a family portrait done, then prints are sent home in backpacks for families to decide what to buy, what to order, what to send back.

What is the best way to label a child's backpack for school?

warehaus

My daughter starts kindergarten this fall, so this is new to me. How do YOU label a backpack? On the inside only? On the back? With some kind of iron-on label? Sharpie marker? Who has some ideas or suggestions for me?

Answer
ONLY on the inside, that's the most important thing!
This is so that child predators don't see the child's name and call to them. You should also try to put a cell phone or parent work phone as a contact number, because someone can get your home address if you list a home phone. It's sad that you even have to consider this, but it's a reality.

If you have a fabric backpack, an iron-on label is a good idea; if not, use a permanent marker like a Sharpie. Another idea is to sew on a patch or get a colorful zipper pull that the child can easily identify their backpack in the event more than one child has the same pack.

School start here in 6 days, 20 hours, and 21 minutes. HOORAY!

What is the best way to fix a stucked zipper?

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bulacanbag

My backpack which i seldomly use accumulated some unknown particles in the zipper which making it harder to move.

Answer
First, use an old toothbrush on zipper to remove as much of particles as possible. Second, rub a bar of bath soap on teeth of zipper, then try working zipper a little at a time, until it will zip and unzip smoothly. Using old toothbrush again, brush off loose soap residue.
You may need to rub the soap once every week or two for awhile and then maybe once a month for general maintenance of zipper.
I've also read that some people use a q-tip to apply small amounts of baby oil to the zipper. I don't like using oil due to the fact that oil spreads and soaks into the fabric and then can transfer to whatever touches it.
Good luck

What do I pack when I take my toddler and infant camping?

Janette S

I am just wanting to know if anyone has any good tips for what to take along for our trip.

Answer
You don't say how old your infant is - and as you said infant and not baby, I would talk to your peditrician first and make sure they have had enough shots and are strong enough to go. Camping lends itself to misquitos bites, ticks and other things...

With that being said though - for slightly older babies - be sure to bring a baby backpack (for ages 6 months and up) keeps them elevated and allows for them to see everything better - also acts as a diaper bag. Jogger strollers are also a wonderful invention fo rthose trail that you can use them on.

A bassinet or portacrib - as they can't sleep in sleeping bags.

DIAPERS, DIAPERS & more DIAPERS as well as ziploc bags to seal them in while you are hiking, etc... since there may not be any garbage cans near and this will prevent a mess or smell in your diaper bag.

If you aren't breastfeeding - plenty of formula, bottles & BOTTLED water as you probably won't be able to boil water and you don't want them drinking tap water.

Do baby backpack carriers hurt your back?

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Things to do with a 14 month old baby in Hawaii?

Sandy C

We're traveling to Hawaii in April with our baby girl who will be 14 months. We're going to all the islands and I don't know what activities we'll really be able to do while there. We live in Miami so the beach isn't the main attraction for us. I purchased a baby carrier/backpack and an all terrain stroller to get around. Is there any hiking to do with a tough stroller? Carrying the baby for a month on our backs will not be easy. Any suggestions?

Answer
There are some easy hikes on Oahu that might be doable with a heavy duty stroller, boomer gal has one idea. Thereis also Koko Head (by Hawaii Kai) and Makiki Valley (which is wide enough as it is used every day heavily). Also Diamond Head is doable (not the rougher areas). There is a Children's Discovery Center nearer to downtown that would be fun and it features Hawaiana. There is also the Bishop Museum which might be interesting for a child.

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Dawn

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Answer
There are some of the local craft stores that have what what you want. You may also want to check Joann.com

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Are backpacks going to be the next banned item?

Rooster

I just read an email that backpacks will not be allowed into a venue on a military base. I guess the base security doesn't quite trust the people they allow onto the base. Anyways, will examples similar to the one stated be role models to outlaw backpacks to be brought to events or to buildings other than educational campuses? Does this mean that my black tactical looking backpack, that I use to store my baby's items when i'm on solo parental duty in public with my child, be on a banned list when I go to the mall or in other populous gatherings like walmart or to gun shows?

Answer
As long as they don't ban idiocy, you should be okay.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Convertible car seats...?

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Rene

I have twin boys that turning 1 in a couple of weeks. They spend a significant amount of time in 3 different cars (mine, my husbands, and grandparents...they babysit). Which means that we need SIX car seats. At their cheapest they are $45. Multiply that by six and it gets expensive. Is anyone aware of any company that gives discounts to parents of multiples or know of any company that sells them cheaper? Any help would be much appreciated.

Answer
Whoa! Well, you are right on wanting seats for each vehicle they are in frequently. The more often a car seat is uninstalled/reinstalled, the more likely it will be installed incorrectly as we rush to get it in and out. So it is a need. Babies R Us has a multiples discount, but you do have to buy them all at the same time. From their website: "BABIES "R" US MULTIPLE BIRTH DISCOUNT

Does Babies "R" Us offer a multiple birth discount? We are pleased to inform you of our multiple birth discount. Babies "R" Us defines a multiple birth as parents with two or more babies the same age. We offer our customers 10% off two or more of the same items purchased in the same order (e.g. two cribs, two bedding sets, two strollers, etc.). The discount can not be combined with any other offers, including sale priced items, and applies to the following categories only: furniture, bedding sets and baby gear, including car seats, strollers, travel yards, highchairs, swings, gates, exersaucers/walkers and backpack/carriers. Double strollers and matching infant car seats are also eligible for the multiple birth discount. This offer is not available on any special purchase items. Corporate sales do not qualify for the multiple birth discount. "

The cheapest seat you are referring to is the Cosco Scenera, and its actually not a bad seat. Not hard to install, easy to use, and rear faces to 35lbs (more on why that's so great later!) The bad part is, you get what you pay for. It only forward faces to 40lbs and the average child will outgrow it at 2-3 years old which means at that time you'll be out shopping for 2 new harnessed seats again, b/c 2-3 year olds can not be put in booster seats. If you're ok with that, I'd suggest getting a couple of these for some of the cars. They'd last long enough that you can work towards saving for the harnessed seats they're going to need when they outgrow them.

As for the least expensive in convertible seats that you will get your money's worth out of and really like, here's the pick of the litter:
When shopping Remember these rules:
1)the BEST seat is the one that fits your child, fits your car, and will be used correctly 100% of the time. (This is why convenience features DO make a difference and ARE worth the money! If its easy to use, you're more likely to use it correctly.
2)children need to stay rear facing as long as possible.
Turning kids forward at 20lbs/1year is an outdated practice that could cost you your child's life!
A)A forward-facing child under 2 years old is 5 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured in a crash than a rear-facing child of the same age.
B)A child's vertabrae do not fully fuse until 3-6 years old, before then, she is at great risk for internal decapitation. The spinal column can stretch up to 2 inches in a crash BUT the spinal cord can only stretch up to 1/4 inch before it snaps and baby is gone.
C)Current research suggests that children under the age of two years are 75 percent less likely to die or be seriously injured when they are riding rear facing.
D)In a recent article from Injury Prevention, it was found that the odds of severe injury to forward facing children age 12-23 months old was 5.32 times higher than a rear facing child. (Car Safety Seats For Children: Rear Facing For Best Protection; Injury Prevention 2007; 13:398-402.)
3)Once you do turn them forward facing, they need to stay in a 5 point harness as long as possible. 4 years/40lbs is the minimum for riding in a booster, and most 4 year olds have no business using one yet. If they can't sit upright for an entire trip, they need the harness of a car seat still. And, even if they do sit properly, a 5 point harness is safer, so you want to keep them in one as long as possible. This is important to consider b/c most car seats only forward face to 40lbs. My son just turned 3, and is in the 95th% for height and weight - 40" tall and weighs 41lbs. He outgrew the 40lbs seats shortly after his 2nd birthday. It was a total waste of money. He now has a Britax Marathon, which goes to 65lbs, and will be able to fit it for some time yet. If I'd have bought it when he was born, I could have had one car seat this whole time instead of the 3 I wasted money on. They are more expensive for many reasons, this is one.

So...knowing all that, here's some about specific seats. Please don't get a Graco Comfort Sport. Car seat techs call it the 'crappysport'. LOL Its a crappy seat that won't last your child very long b/c it has a really short shell. The straps twist all the time, and if they're twisted they won't support your child in a wreck properly. They're hard to install. There's nothing good about these seats except perhaps they're cheap sometimes. Ditto the Safety1st 3-in-1/Cosco Alpha Omega/Eddie Bauer 3-in1 seats. These are all the same company - same seat, just different covers. They stink. Hard to install, b/c of narrow belt paths. Ever tried to wash a skinny cup by hand? Now imagine that skinny cup with pointy edges. That's what putting your hand through these to install them is like. AND they have too short a shell to really go to 40lbs. And that's another misleading thing the box says - 5-100lbs. What the box fails to mention (you don't find out until reading the manual!) is that the harness only goes to 40lbs, NOT 100lbs! After 40lbs it must be used as a booster.And they do not make good boosters. Also, most kids have to use boosters until they're at least 8 years old. Car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture, so no matter what they say it is NOT the last seat you'll ever need to buy.

The Britax Marathon/Boulevard/Decathalon (These 3 are the same seat, just different variances of luxury additions, with the Marathon being the cheapest base model) can be found for regular price of $269, and on sale at Albee Baby online for $209-$219. The Marathon a wide open easy to route belt path, which makes using it correctly a lot easier, as do the built in lockoffs, which mean you never again have to use a locking clip. I can get it into 4 different vehicles in under 2 minutes. Because of the way the base is made, it fits in most cars. And, it is worth the money, b/c it lasts usually twice as long as most other car seats (all car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture) lasting a baby till they are 5-6 years old, where most at Walmart will only last till 2-4 years old. Rear faces to 33lbs, then forward to 65lbs. and top slots 17inches tall, lasts most kids to ages 5-6 years old. If you're really wanting these, Britax does 2 annual sales where you can get them for great prices: Sept/Oct and Jan/Feb. But check around, often you can find seats with discontinued covers at albeebaby or amazon for great prices.

The Evenflo Triumph Advance (not the original Triumph, make sure it says Advance) is a great seat. $150 version at Babies R Us has padding similar to Britax seats, top slots of 17", harnesses to 35lbs rear facing, and 50lbs forward facing. $120 Walmart version just has little less plush padding. Wide open belt path, easy to install, though it doesn't have built in lockoffs. The harness adjusts at the front of the car seat, you don't have to take the car seat out of the car just to raise/lower the straps. It has infinite harness adjustment so the harness always fits perfectly until its outgrown. No more tugging straps to tighten them either. You tighten and loosen the harness using knobs on the side of the seat. As a major bonus, it can be used in a recline position even in forward facing mode. Awesome for kids who still sleep in the car. I LOVE THIS SEAT! LOL My son, who is too big for every other car seat at Walmart has the same amount of room in this as the Britax Marathon. These were sale priced a few weeks ago at Walmart, don't know if they still are.

The Compass Tue Fit, also sold as The First Years True Fit, is a great choice, too. Here's a thread talking all about it: http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=37221&highlight=truefit Has 16.5 inch top harness slots, half inch shorter than the Britax Marathon and Evenflo Triumph Advance. Rear faces to 35lbs, forward faces to 65lbs, has built-in lockoffs, and you never have to rethread the harness to change harness height. The headrest is removable to fit better in smaller cars. $179 for the one cover Walmart offers it in, check Babies R Us and other stores for different covers at a little more expensive price.

If you have a Burlington Coat Factory near you, it would be worth making a visit to see if they have any Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe car seats. The Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe Convertible seat is great, it is made by Britax, without all the frills. It's the same shell as a Marathon, but for less than half the price. $130 at Albee Baby online with free shipping, or at their eBay name, babysurplus. Rear faces to 33lbs, forward to 55lbs. Easy to use, fits in most cars. A small word of warning about these seats: they are now officially not making them anymore, so the date of manufacture is getting older and older, with many being delivered that are 6+ months old already. Since car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture, this could make a difference to you, especially since its possible your child could fit in the seat for the next 5-6 years. But since they're marked down to $30, its an awesome deal!

It may take some juggling of seats for a little while to get really good prices on seats you actually want.

Is any pack significantly better than a Kelty Frame Pack from the Early 1970's?

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Q. I inherited a lot of camping gear from my father. I don't know if you are familiar with the Kelty Pack company. In the 1960's and 1970's backpacking was BIG in California. Everyone went backpacking in the Sierras. And the most popular pack was the Kelty pack. Their first store was not far from my house, on Victory Blvd in Glendale. This was all before I was born. My Dad was old enough to be my grandfather (I was an Ooops! baby) and my brother is old enough to be my Dad.

Anyway, my Dad, my Mom, and my Brother all went backpacking with Kelty Frame Packs. They last forever. Well, my Dad and Mom are Dead, and brother has lupus so bad, he will never backpack again. I am a small man, five footfour and 118 pounds. I use my brother's pack from when he was a boy.

When I hunt, I am afraid of getting lost and dying of hypothermia. (It's about 5,000 foot elevation in winter) so I carry lightweight tent, down bag, food, katadyn water filter, about 40 pounds of stuff).

I think that probably nothing I buy will be better for carrying stuff than what I have. Am I wrong? Are modern packs significantly better than frame packs from the 1970's?

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My 2500 cu. in. backpack which uses my Ridge Rest pad as its frame weighs nine ounces by itself, has lasted for several trips, and my total from skin out (FSO) weight is just 17.4 pounds. I wouldn't strap into a 5+ pound Kelty pack if you paid me. In fact when I got started in backpacking around age 20 I spent a couple thousand dollars on the latest and greatest gear thinking thanks to Colin Fletcher, Backpacker Magazine, and others ensuring me that 1950's traditional boy scout/ hunting/ military/ "bomb proof" gear was best, an investment that'd last a lifetime.

That was until I heard about ultralight backpacking around age 25 and over the next few years ended up selling everything at a loss, my 8 pound Dana Designs Astralplane Overkill backpack, my Asolo full leather hiking boots, my 3+ man LL Bean four season tent, my hiking poles, my Whisperlite camp stove with 20 oz. fuel bottle, my combat knife, an army canteen, and the list of junk I sold or dumped in the corner or gave away goes on, while the list of gear I bring shrinks in weight, cost and complexity every year.

i want to become a vegetarian?

momo!

i am almost fifteen years old and i would like to become a vegetarian. my mom is fine with it but she says i need to cook for myself mostly.

I absolutely love meat and i actually get cravings for it during the day. is there a way to stop these cravings?

i have no idea what to make? where do i get my protein from? and what are some vegetarian snacks i can take with me places? i also need recipes that are pretty quick and simple for dinner and lunch. or even some microwavable stuff?

also i have heard of tofu and boca, things like that, but i really don't know what they are?

i am sort of a picky eater. but i am going to try to acquire tastes for some new things. i already eat whole grains.

any information would be so helpful. or even stories about your problems or anything while being a vegetarian.

thanks everyone!
i mean i usually am very active. and i usually only get hungry for meat when im in school and other classes.

also the reason why im doing this is because i watched the "meet your meat" video.

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Good for you! My daughter was the same basically. Meat, cheese and pasta but she hated how animals were treated so she made the switch at eleven. I followed her within a few months and am very glad. She's since expanded her diet greatly and is less picky than I am now. :)

As far as nutrition, as long as you are eating a fairly varied diet -- more than just popcorn for instance or ramen -- you'll likely get all the protein you need. Protein deficiencies usually are only a problem in severe malnutrition instances such as is happening in parts of Africa. There is protein in everything including quite a bit in wheat with beans and nuts being very high. In fact, you'll be getting much more fiber which is really good. Nor do you have to worry about combining as so many people say. That started with a theory by a sociologist and has been refuted by many but the medical community picked up on it and enshrined it (just like ulcers were thought to be caused by stress and spicy foods).

Truth is, only the vegan diet has much concern nutritionally and that's with B12 which is hard to get without supplementation (a pill once a week though fortified foods -- which are just a pill in food form -- or nutritional yeast can help). Meatless diets are actually more likely to be more balanced than the Standard Western Diet.

Some really good foods to help you transition are the Tofurkey products. My daughter loves the sausages and the jerky (which is great for a snack to travel with). Amy's does good frozen dinners, pizzas, and burgers too. Some other burgers/patties we like are Sunshine, Dr. Praeger's, and Yves. Field Roast does some good sausage and a roast too. We don't really eat all that many meat subs though and not any tofu. Just haven't found any tofu products/recipes we like. And that's okay too. For you though it may be just what you need until the cravings go away and they will. Lots of people love tofu. One sub you might try is Quorn which is a very good chicken sub but it's not vegan as it has some milk-based ingredients. The quorn tastes best baked and the patties are best usually fried but neither takes all that much longer than the microwave (we don't even have one anymore).

Another great travel snack is the Lara Bar. It's good for many reasons including no added preservatives or sugar. Lots of different flavors and great to have when hungry in a locker, backpack, desk, car.

Depending on where you live you might be able to find some vegetarian cooking classes. Check out the higher end stores, community colleges, and even The Cancer Project (if no classes in your area you can download their Survivor's Handbook which has many recipes and nutrition guidance -- but if they have classes then once you learn it's possible you could then become a teacher). Maybe your mom will spring for the class fees if you make her dinner a couple times with your new skills.

Good quick lunches are hummus wraps in a brown rice tortilla. Spread the hummus on, top with some red bell pepper and cucumber strips, some crumbled walnuts or pecans, baby (or chopped) spinach leaves, salt, pepper, flax oil, toasted flax seeds, and rolled up for easy eating.

Falafel sandwiches are really good too.

There are a lot of others that you can grow into including chickpea pitas with arugula, tahini and chili sauce.

Get some quinoa, and steal cut oats. Both are really good, high-protein and fairly quick.

Start adding beans and new veggies into your world. Have a piece of fruit instead of chips. Try a new produce item you never had before every week. Learn about Indian, Lebanese, Asian, and Greek foods because those are often meatless and healthy. Others can be including Italian. It won't be long and you won't understand why you haven't always eaten these foods.

Happy Cow is a great net resource for finding veggie-friendly restaurants locally and if traveling.

Finally the last two links in the sources are for nutrition. One is a breakdown of the new four food groups and their benefits (on the right side are links to download a handout you can post somewhere for easy access) and the second has links to further information about nutrition and the diet including a Vegetarian Starter Kit and ideas for healthy snacks.

Give your mom a hug. Not all moms are as accepting unfortunately.

Any opinions about baby backpacks and stroller systems?

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army_siste

I don't have a baby yet but I might in the future. My question is about baby backpacks and strollers. Snuggli is one backpack I have seen. How useful are they? I saw one that said it could be used in the front for a small baby and on the back for a larger one up to 27 pounds. Are they comfortable and easy to get on and off? My concern was would my back start hurting after awhile? I have also seen some that have a metal frame that goes on the back? It looks kind of like the old hiking backpacks. Has anyone used that type? Is the soft Snuggli type better than the metal frame type?
On to strollers. I see alot of the stroller systems that come with the carseat carriers. Does anyone have an opinion whether they think the type that holds a carseat is better than just a regular stroller? I can see the benefits of both types. I would be a busy mom who be going on lots of walks and would also need to have one that would fold up nicely for the trunk of the car.Any other must haves for a baby?

Answer
Baby backpacks: I liked them okay. My husband loved ours. He would carry our daughter around all the time. They get in the way if you're trying to do something (and you really can't bend over) but they're nice for walking around and shopping if you don't want a stroller.
Stroller: Get one with a car seat carrier. They are so nice. You have to have a car seat anyway so why not get one that can snap onto your stroller. Its good for an infant because you know their head is protected in the carseat and you can see them at all times because you put the carseat on facing you in the stroller. Also, when your child is too big for the car seat, you can just use the stroller as a regular stroller. We have a 17 month old and have both kinds. Both fit into our trunk nicely. Our Jeep stroller (which is for older kids kind of a more expensive umbrella stroller) is great for going to the store. Her other stroller is nice if he needs a nap because she can lay down in it. Other things to have are a bouncy seat, a swing (our daughter absolutely loved hers), and for hen s/he can walk a stationary set so s/he can stand and play at the same time. We also liked our jumparoo but some people say they're bad for kids' legs. There are many good things for a baby, but it's all about what's good for you and your baby.

What is your favorite "baby-wearing" sling?

Elliott's

I am looking into getting a new one, my son is almost 1. I have gone through three different slings/carriers, he outgrew some of them, the others were hard on my back. Had a front carrier sling when he was an infant, then switched to the backpack styles (like Bjorn), but now I am looking at maybe a Moby, Peanut Shell, K'Tan, Kangaroo Carrier, etc...

I am kind of sick of wasting money on ones that don't work/hurt.

Advice, tips, especially for older babies? Which carrier do you prefer?

Answer
We had some issues with hating carriers after a short time (especially since our son, born tiny, has ended up being rather large.) It's only recently that I figured out that if you GO to Baby's R Us and ask a manager, they will send someone over to the carrier aisle to unpack and let you try any carrier they sell. It takes a while, obviously, but we brought our son and really took our time over it this last time.

We were looking for a backpack and ended up buying the Kelty TC 2.1 and could not be happier with it - I know you're not looking for a backpack style carrier, but if your baby is getting over 20-22 pounds, it's worth checking out. It is very adjustable, and acts basically exactly like a hiking pack, except with a space for a baby.

What would I need to bring on a camping trip with a newborn?

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Dani

Every year my husband and I go camping with friends and family for a weekend July. This year it will be a little different now that we'll have a 5 week old baby with us. I just want to make sure I pack everything I'll need for her.

Answer
A mosquito net for her. A collapsible playpen for the tent. Those car seat carriers are perfect for toting a newborn around and you can easily keep her next to you with a mosquito net around it. Also if you are familiar with using a baby sling (the sarong looking thing you wear around yourself to carry the baby) I always found them invaluable to me, but you must use caution that your baby's mouth and nose do not become obstructed. Plenty of bottled water, extra gas for the stove cause if she's on the bottle those things need to be sterilized. Extra cloths, for when she spits up and needs changed. You must keep her and her area extra clean, so you don't attract ants. It's really not anymore difficult to take care of an infant while camping than it is at home. Frankly the most important thing they need is YOU. Just make a list of everything she normally needs on a daily basis and check off that you have everything before you go. And pack an extra set of everything that's baby essential, blankets, bo bo, nipples, bottles and cloths. I'm assuming you don't mean rustic camping, there is just no way to carry all you need on a backpack camping trip with an infant!

What do I need to pack in my babies diaper bag?

zackncats

I am having a baby girl and I need to know what to pack in her diaper bag.

Answer
The other people gave a good list of items. One lifesaver for me was a container with small disposable bags for when a poop happens at a friends house.

Advice: Make an emergency bag and throw it in the trunk of your car. I filled up a backpack with water, individual formula packets, a couple bottles, diapers, wipes, a roll of paper towels (trust me, it comes in handy) extra clothes, sunscreen, snacks, ect. Unless you have a diaper bag the size of a shopping cart, you just can't carry everything around. My advice, take a small diaper bag with just the essentials and have the other bag for backup. Afterall, you will forget things from time to time.

How did you handle a toddler and baby on your own during a long international flight?

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L L

How did you handle having to fly on your own with them and luggage? If you had to connect to another flight, what did you do while you waited?

Answer
I've been flying with my three children for 10 years, since each was 4 months old. They are close in age, just over two years apart and we fly between Europe and California about twice a year, plus other flights.

Don't count on getting help from the airlines. As a Flight Attendant, I often tried to get help for parents, especially on their own, with multiple children and the request was always refused. It can't hurt to ask because I hear some airlines are better about this than others (including both of my employers). Also, for your departure city, find out if you can bring someone with you on a "gate pass". This means that one adult will be allowed to accompany you to the gate, including going through security. I have never been able to do this but again, asking can't hurt!

Absolutely, without a doubt, you need a *good* baby carrier. By definition, this should go to age 2 or 3. Fiddly front packs like the Bjorn wont cut it. I made sure the carrier could be used for both my younger two children. I used a ring sling but a wrap, pouch or front/back carrier like an Ergo or Becco can be used if your younger one can hold his head up.

I only took one stroller and one car seat. I always had a seat for each child. I would have gone crazy if I had had a child on my lap for so long. Also, as an ex-Flight Attendant, I knew this was safer. Air travel itself is safe so that's why babies are allowed in laps but for a few flights, I was pregnant so there wasn't really much of a lap anyway!

Bring more diapers than you think you'll need, about 1/3 more than your children usually use. Put in a plastic bag (about 10 in a bunch) and bind with rubber bands. This saves space in your carry-on.

Don't bring a purse. Take a tiny bag with essentials that goes around your neck (so you can throw it on while folding, opening the stroller, etc. Then instead of a diaper bag, take a backpack (or a diaper bag designed like back pack). You can actually take two if you can't get everything in one, a diaper bag that goes on the stroller and the back pack. I have a largish one. If placed on the floor, it goes up to my knee but doesn't have wheels. I sometimes had to take two, like when I flew with three in diapers once.

To check-in, I everything, including the carry-on's, stroller, car seat and luggage on the cart and pushed it with the older one(s) walking and the youngest in the baby carrier. Try to get some help at your departure airport, even if that person wont be issued a gate-pass. Once I "get rid" of the bags by checking them, then I'm okay. Remember to NOT check in any car seats as luggage. Gate-checking is better if you can't use your seat(s) on board. I also would arrange at least one or two car seats at my destination.

Arriving, I did the same. The baby went in the baby carrier and the older one either walked or sat in the stroller. Once we were at baggage claim, I would make the children wait well away from the bags to avoid injury. Often, my children would find some playmates at this point. If your older one especially finds a friend, ask the parents to keep an eye on him/them for you while you get your bags.

Don't be in a huge hurry and don't wait up front. Stay with your children and when you see a bag, then go up to the belt. Often, someone would help me. Sometimes I could see the bags coming out and then I'd know if I had to run up and get one.

Yes, you can be more liberal about accepting help inside the "secure" area of the airport. Once you're out of customs, this is a public area so be more on guard. After security at your departure point is when it starts. The only people you will meet are other passengers and employees and quite frankly, they couldn't go far with your kids anyway, even if they had evil intentions!

I actually found that we never really sat around between flights. By the time I got off the plane, got through immigration and sometimes customs, found my connecting gate, etc. even a 3 hour layover dissapated. They always want to stop and look at something, have to have a diaper change, etc. There are some children's play areas at some airports and we have done that but often they're too far away to be of much use. If you are a member of a frequent flyer club, you probably can bring your children to the lounge to wait but some are very quiet and child un-friendly.

Sometimes it just works better to find a restaurant and sit and rest. Look up your connection city's airport on the net and find out if there are any children's play areas, where they are and any restaurants, like McDonald's, which might have one too.

For more information, nine years ago I wrote an article on this subject. It's based on both my personal and professional experience of flying with children. It goes more into detail on packing and transporting car seats. It's totally non-commercial and other parents from around the world have contributed;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com

Good luck! I survived and so will you!!

How can I take a baby to the Grand Canyon?

Hopie

i was just wondering if strollers were allowed in the grand canyon or do we have to hold him the whole time?

Answer
Yes, strollers are allowed in Grand Canyon National Park. We took our daughter to the Grand Canyon when she was 23 months old and took a collapsible stroller with us. The stroller was compact and lightweight with umbrella style handles. The reason for the compact stroller is so it could be easily carried onto the park shuttle buses.

The rim trial between Mather Point and Grand Canyon Village (about 2 miles) is paved and you can easily push a stroller on it. To get to scenic viewpoints on the West Rim you'll have to use the park shuttle. You'll probably want to carry your child to get from the shuttle stop to the viewpoints as they are short walks and not paved. To see the scenic viewpoints on the East Rim you'll have to use your car or take a commercial tour bus (check for tours at Bright Angel Lodge). Again, you'll want to carry your child to the viewpoints except at Desert View which is much more spread out with paved walkways.

I also used a backpack carrier which works great for toddlers. Front carriers are available for infants. If you have a toddler and allow him to walk along parts of the trail, please keep him on a very short leash. I don't mean that literally but you should be within arm's reach. The viewpoints are fenced but the trails are not. A 4-year old fell to her death near Mather Point last October. I would think twice before taking an infant or very young child into the canyon, especially during the summer months when the sun and dehydration can be major problems. It would probably be ok to walk down the Bright Angel trail for a few hundred yards but you can't use a stroller and you may encounter mules on the trail.

Be sure you carry everything you need for your child (like baby food for an infant, disposable diapers, etc.) because you may not find these items at the park stores. In a pinch you can try the stores in Tusayan just outside the south entrance. Have fun.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Any opinions about baby backpacks and stroller systems?

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army_siste

How would I sanitize a used baby backpack carrier?

Sergeant_w

I am picking up a used backpack carrier tomorrow. Its the nylon material kind on a metal frame. I want to clean and sanitize it before I put my baby in it. Any suggestions on the best way to clean it?

Answer
Clorox wipes first...over anything you can. After it dries completely, go over it with a baby-safe cleaner, like baby wipes.

How did you handle a toddler and baby on your own during a long international flight?

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L L

How did you handle having to fly on your own with them and luggage? If you had to connect to another flight, what did you do while you waited?

Are there any baby carriers that can be worn either front or backpack?

Sunny

My hubby and I are expecting our first baby and we wanted a baby carrier that can be worn in the front or the back. When I read about Baby Bjorns, it says "front or rear facing" but I'm thinking that means the baby can face inward or outward... are there any that can be worn in the front or back?

Answer
Wraps are the most versatile - you can carry baby on your front, back, or hip, and in different positions. If you'd prefer a structured carrier, the Ergo can go front or back.

There's a good selection and info. here - http://peppermint.com/index.html

What clothes do you take on holiday?

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Q. for a week in a hot country

Answer
a backpack with a dozen sarongs, a swimsuit, a simple lightweight cotton dress, a sunhat, beach shoes, sandals, a light sweater.

I've traveled for months at a time with a very basic (and easily carried) backpack with those items. Packing lightly gives plenty of room for souvenirs and you can always pick up an inexpensive piece of clothing or two if you want to.

Sarongs are very handy for everything from a blanket to a grocery bag...see my article Sarongs - More Than Just a Sunwrap 10 Great Ways to Use a Sarong- from Baby Carrier to Bathing Suit for some great ideas on lightening your travel load...

I'm vacationing in Brazil this summer w/ wife and 1 yr old daughter...what do I need?

RAZOR___

I've never traveled so far with my daughter. We are going to rent a van. Do we need a car seat? We will be hiking. Are there all-terrain strollers? Anyone who has experience vacationing with a baby please give me some advice. This is going to be a very, outdoors-nature, trip.

Answer
I agree with Starlight, especially about the carseat. There are probably no laws regarding using one, but you definitely want to take one with you. Accidents occur anywhere ;)

The reason you will probably want a backpack carrier is that it will be so much easier than taking a stroller everywhere, particularly if you plan on doing alot of hiking - the stroller will be a huge burden and probably useless. Even in town/city, the sidewalks will not be even like here in the US - they will most likely be uneven and bumpy, plus the streets may be very crowded if you're in a populated area. There are a few styles of backpack carriers that have wheels on the bottom and convert to a lightweight type of stroller. I still think this may be an issue in Brazil b/c of pavement, etc.

I personally would suggest getting an Ergo Carrier. It is soft so you can fold it up and stuff it in a tote bag, unlike the backpack carrier. We used one for our son - you can have your child on your back or in front of you.

Good luck and enjoy your trip!

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

What's the one must have baby item for new parents?

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verdict

My wife and I are having a baby boy in April and I wanted to know what is your opinion of the must have baby gear/item for new parents. I'm not talking about a crib, or a bottle or things like that, I want something that new parents wouldn't think of.

Answer
so I'll list my favorites in order of recommendation:

A baby sling - assuming this is your first child (or even if it's not), you'll probably go through at least a short stage of wanting to have your baby constantly with you. A baby sling is the perfect solution. You can hold your baby right next to you, be completely comfortable, and still have both hands free. The other great use for a sling is if your wife wants to breastfeed. I was able to nurse my daughter in a sling while sitting or standing, and my version actually had a cloth attachment that maintained my privacy during (while I personally have no problems with women nursing in public, some places do - and not all nursing moms are comfortable exposing themselves). My best advice if you get a sling is to go somewhere that you can actually try them on. While some brands are more reputable than others, this is definitely something you want made to fit you. And when your baby's older (at least able to hold their head up), I would suggest switching to a backpack style carrier (front/back or both) since these do a better job of distributing their higher weight.

A travel crib/playpen - I plan on skipping a real crib altogether with my next child and using one of these instead. It works just as well for sleeping up to the age when you'd typically buy a toddler bed anyway, it's smaller, it's portable (Grandma's willing to babysit? Great, we're all ready!), and higher end models even have a relatively high changing table and bassinet for babies up to around 20 lbs (which is great when you're a new mom and your back constantly hurts anyway). Plus, you can get a very nice model for under $100, as opposed to the hefty price of a new crib.

A diaper pail - unless you're planning to take out trash ever day, religiously, these really do make a huge difference. You may not notice any smells at first, but as soon as you start feeding that little one real foods, expect to need noseplugs. A high quality diaper pail helps with this problem tremendously (though don't expect miracles - I've never heard of one that completely eliminates odors, but they do make a huge difference). I'm sure someone out there would disagree with me, but my biggest advice on buying one of these is to skip the Genie!! I have known numerous people who got one and they have all been extremely disappointed. Plus it takes specialty bags which are pretty expensive. I'd stick with the cheaper Diaper Champ, or if you want something nicer for a fancy nursery, the Diaper Decor.

A carrier carseat - ok, so I know a carseat qualifies as "required items" (aka not what you're looking for), but I can't even begin to count the number of times that my daughter fell asleep in the car, just to wake up when we got to wherever we were going because I had to unstrap her from the carseat. With a carrier, you can remove the carseat from the base, leaving your child still safely strapped in place - and blissfully asleep. (Trust me, there's nothing worse than a baby who's cranky from being woken up but too well rested to go back to sleep. This was especially horrible when trying to keep her quiet someplace like church.)

Is it possible to pay to use a shower in a European hostel without paying for a room?

Brittney

I'm going camping in Sweden and Poland next year for about a month and I plan on only sleeping in a tent. Is it possible to pay to use a shower at a hostel but not actually pay the full price for a room?
I will bathe in the Black Sea or use baby wipes if I have to, but a hot shower once in a while would be nice. I can't bring that much gear or water with me so a portable camping shower is not possible.

*Any savvy tips on how to bathe while camping/ backpacking in a city would be great. Thank you!

Answer
Camping places in Sweden usually have showers where you pay per minute.

10 POINTS Who can get me lyrics to these two songs?

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Mercy , Kanye West ( ft. Big Sean , Pusha T , 2Chainz )

I Love You , Jackie Boyz

Please no links :b

Thanks ! (:

Answer
Kanye:
"Well! It is a weeping and a mourning and a gnashing of teeth
It is a weeping and a mourning and a gnashing of teeth
When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound, believe!

Okay, Lamborghini Mercy, your chick, she so thirsty (Swerve)
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl, she tryna jerk me (Swerve)

Drop it to the floor, make that ass shake
Whoa, make the ground move, that's an ass quake
Built a house up on that ass, that's an ass state
Roll my weed on it, that's an ass tray
Say Ye, say Ye, don't we do this every day-day? (Huh!)
I work them long nights, long nights to get a pay day (Huh!)
Finally got paid, now I need shade and a vacay
(And niggas still hating) so much hate I need an AK
Now we out in Paris, yeah I'm Perriering
White girls politicking that's that Sarah Palin
Gettin' high, Californicating
I give her that D, cause that's where I was born and raised in

Yeah, it's prime time, my top back, this pimp game, ho
I'm red leather, this cocaine, I'm Rick James, ho
I'm bill droppin', Ms. Pacman, this pill popping-ass, ho
I'm poppin' too, these blue dolphins need two coffins
All she want is some heel money, all she need is some bill money
He take his time, he counts it out, I weighs it up, that's real money
Check the neck, check the wrist, them heads turnin', that's exorcist
My Audemar like Mardi Gras, that's Swiss time and that's excellence
Two-door preference, roof gone, George Jefferson
That white frost on that pound cake so your Duncan Hines is irrelevant
Lambo, Murcie-lago, she go wherever I go, wherever we go, we do it pronto

Well, it is a weeping and a mourning and a gnashing of teeth in the dancehall
And who no have teeth gwan rub pon them gums cause
When time it comes to my sound, which is the champion sound
The bugle has blown fi many times, and it still have one more time left
Cause the amount of stripe weh deh pon our shoulder

Let the suicide doors up
I threw suicides on the tour bus
I threw suicides on the private jet
You know what that mean, I'm fly to death
I step in Def Jam building like I'm the shit
Tell 'em, "Give me fifty million or I'mma quit"
Most rappers taste level ain't at my waist level
Turn up the bass 'til it's up-in-your-face level
Don't do no press but I get the most press, kid
Plus, yo my bitch make your bitch look like Precious
Something about Mary, she gone off that Molly
Now the whole party is melted like Dali
Now everybody is movin' they body
Don't sell me apartment, I'll move in the lobby
Niggas is loiterin' just to feel important
You gon' see lawyers and niggas in Jordans

Ok, now ketchup to my campaign, coupe the color of mayonnaise
I'm drunk and high at the same time, drinkin' champagne on the airplane
Spit rounds like the gun range, beat it up like Rampage
100 bands, cut your girl, now your girl need a bandaid
Grade A, A1, chain the color of Akon
Black diamonds, backpack rhymin, co-signed by Louis Vuitton (Yup!)
Horsepower, horsepower, all this Polo on I got horsepower
Pound of this cost four thousand, I make it rain, she want more showers
Rain pourin', all my cars is foreign
All my broads is foreign, money tall like Jordan"

Jackie Boyz:
"I love you, I love you
And I know you love me too
( That's right, that's right baby )
And I know you love me too x2
We fight, and then get back with each other,
and when we sleep together, you'll be stealing all the covers,
and the mall is like your second home town,
can someone buy so many shoes,
I'm like wow,
Damn, But you sexy when you want to,
Yeah, and you don't even have to try to,
Love,Oh my love,
I Never feel Like Letting Go,
Shawty, you already know,
You give the best part of me,
You got me saying,
I love you, I love you,
And I know you love me too,
And I know you love me too,
I love you, I love you,
And I know you love me too,
And I know you love me too,
You say you love me girl,
I hope you really do,
Cause I just pray to god,
That you telling the truth,
First you wanna stay stay,
Then you leave me,
Blowing up my phone call, like you crazy,
I really really feel like you don't care, cause all we do is argue when I'm there,
Oh whoah - oh,
and when I feel like letting go, you already know, I just need you take,
I love you, I love you,
And I know you love me too,
And I know you love me too,
I love you, I love you,
And I know you love me too,
And I know you love me too,
Oh, oh i know that, it won't be perfect no,
But that's what we need for us to go, and as long as you keep on it,
saying baby,baby,baby,baby!
I love you, I love you,
And I know you love me too,
And I know you love me too,
I love you, I love you,
And I know you love me too,
And I know you love me too."

I hope that's what you were looking for. :)

Things to Bring on Vacation?

Hallie B

Biggest list get best answer!

Answer
To do for most trips
Wash the dishes
Make a lunch
Pet Care
Unplug electrical stuff
Turn down the temperature in your home
Empty all trash cans
Confirm airline tickets
Get your airmiles in advance
Order special air meals
Memorize PIN codes to credit cards
Check out what hospitals are covered by your health insurance
Get travel insurance
Install or recharge batteries
Get maps
Forward (or hold) delivery of newspapers and magazines

To do for longer trips
Balance your bank account
Wash clothes
Clean out your flat
Change the message on your answering machine
Pay the rent and other necessary bills
Plant care
Empty all water containers
Store away things that are easy to steal
Empty your fridge of perishables
Give copies of your keys to someone else
Hold delivery of snail mail
Wax boots

Clothes

Unisex clothes
Underwear
Shirts
T-shirts
Shorts
Socks
Trousers ( Pants, Jeans )
Sweater
Cap ( Hat )

Clothes for women
Bra
Skirt
Sarong
Tights
Stockings

Shoes
Walking shoes
Sandals ( Flip-flops )

Optional clothes
Belt
Raincoat
Umbrella
Swimming trunks ( Bikini )
Pyjamas ( Pajamas )
Slippers
Scarf
Beach pants
Jewelry

Clothes for cold weather
Jacket ( Wind breaker )
Gloves
Mittens
Long underwear
Knitted (woolen) cap

Money and documents

Basic documents
Insurance certificate ( Health Insurance card )
Cash
Credit/ATM cards ( Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express etc )
Driver's license
ID card
Address list (with phone numbers and email addresses)

Optional documents
Notebook
Notepad
This packing list
International Student Identification Card ( ISIC )
Tourist organization certificate
Calendar
Envelopes
Business cards
Phone card
International Youth Hostel Card
Hotel and car rental vouchers
Membership cards
Dive certificate

For carrying money and documents
Wallet
Paper folder

Tickets
Airline tickets

Maps
Small scale map
Large scale map

Books
Novels
Guidebook

Equipment

Things for packing
Backpack ( Rucksack )
Backpack rain cover
Small extra backpack ( Knap sack, Day pack )
Plastic bags ( Ziploc )
Stuff Sack
Small box
Suitcase
Luggage belt
Padlock

Things for sleeping
Sleeping mask
Inflatable neck supporter
Sleeping bag
Tent
Sheets ( Bed covers )
Pillowcase
Sleeping mattress

Cooking equipment
Stove
Extra fuel
Can opener
Eating utensils ( Cutlery )
Drinking cup
Plate
Washing-up liquid

Eating equipment
Swiss army knife
Multi-tool ( Folding knife )
Bottle opener
Cork screw
Thermos

Miscellaneous equipment
Compass
Pens
Candle
Poker cards ( Playing cards )
Earplugs
Small plastic hook
Lighter ( Matches )
Sunglasses
Keys
Extra car keys

Extra things
Extra straps
Safety pins
Paper clips
Sturdy nylon cord ( Clothes line )
Duct tape ( Racing tape )
Cable ties ( Zip ties )

Hygiene

Hygiene
Toilet bag ( Bathroom bag, Necessaire )
Razor
Extra blades for Razor
Shaving gel ( Shaving foam )
Electric shaver
Mirror
Toothbrush ( Electric toothbrush with charger )
Toothpaste
Toothpicks
Soap
Soap box
Liquid soap
Shampoo
Styling gel ( Hair gel )
Toilet paper
Deodorant
Towel
Sunblock lotion
Contact lenses ( Contacts )
Container for contact lenses
Lens cleaning liquid
Extra glasses
Lip balm

Hygiene (women only)
Make-up
Tampons
Menstrual cup

Hygiene (optional)
Comb
Hair brush
Detergent ( Laundry soap )
Clothes pegs ( Clothes pins )
Laundry bag
Sink plug
Dental floss
Fingernail clippers
Moisturizer
Qtips
Tweezers
Baby wipes ( Towlettes )

Health

General health items
Prescription medicine
Condoms
Sore tape ( Adhesive tape )
Insect repellent
Band-Aids ( Plaster )
First aid kit
Water bottle
Water purifying filter
Chewing gum
Copy of prescriptions

Pills, tablets and medicines
Water purifying tablets
Motion sickness tablets
Jetlag tablets
Contraceptive tablets
Fever tablets
Pain killers
Allergy pills ( Anti-histamines )

Electrical stuff

General electrical items
Alarm clock ( Travel alarm )
Cell Phone ( Mobile Phone, Cellular Phone )
Charger to Cell Phone
Computer
PDA
Watch
Flashlight ( Torch )
Bookmark reading light
Extra batteries for your camera, flash, torch, watch, MP3-player, PDA and GPS
GPS
Portable DVD player and disks

Digital Camera equipment
Digital camera
Memory cards
Battery charger for camera
Associated cables

Camcorder equipment
Camcorder
Charger for camcorder batteries
Video tapes

Generic photo equipment
Camera bag

Music items
Music player ( Cassette, CD, MiniDisc, MP3 )
Headphones
Music media ( Music cassettes, CDs )
Microphone
Headphone 'doubler' plug

Water stuff

Basic equipment (even for non-divers)
Fins
Mask
Snorkel
Diving gloves
Boo

Any opinions about baby backpacks and stroller systems?

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Elliott's

How can I make my school uniform look cute and unique?

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I have to wear khaki dickies or plaid skirt
blue school shirt or white
white, black , or blue belt
they dont really care about shoe color

Answer
I just saw an article about this about a week ago. It all depends on what the level of strictness your school board has set for the wearing of your uniform.

1. Strict: Add some cute jewelry, a layered necklace or one of those cute charm/locket necklaces. A great brooch from somewhere like Claire's. A couple of colorful bangles, and a chunky ring. Or a great scarf in a a colorful pattern. Switch out your plain backpack for a more playful color. Adorable flats, matte black, or even denim or a cute pair of skimmers. Pull your hair back in messy ponytail, leaving a few wisps around your face and add a really darling headband. A rosy cheek and a glossy peach lip with a soft natural eye will draw the focus up!

2. Less strict: Stay with the bold jewelry still, but go with the multi-strand beaded necklaces, metallic bangles, and ring optional. Color as long as it's not clashing, the sassier the better. Trade the backpack for a cute messenger bag. Go for a small kitten heel in black with a bow detail or more fun flats.

3. Relaxed: Again jewelry jewelry jewelry. Combined a double strand chain necklace with a cute delicate heart charm necklace. A big bauble bracelet and a gemstone cocktail ring (think huge stone) An adorable cardigan with a small graphic detail, 3/4 sleeves, unbuttoned. A carry all tote in an adorable sassy pattern or design rather then a backpack. Simple dressy make-up to draw the eye upward. A great medium high heel, Mary-Janes, to a kitten heel. go for a flare of color. Since you wear neutrals in your uniform (most school uniforms are neutral) a sparkly silver or gold kitten heel or a baby blue Mary-Jane.

Hope this helps give you ideas, depending on what your school allows or not! Good luck!

what are some teenage girl must haves for back to school?

Alexis

ok so I already posted this question but I accidently did it under make up.... whoopsie. But anyways could you all give me some shopping ideas? thanks!

Answer
Ok so I'm making a list For the 2013 - 2014 year.
You'll need:
* High waisted jeans and shorts, you can buy them cheap at thrift stores and cut some into shorts
* I'm pretty sure leather jackets are still in style so get some at like forever 21 or urban planet or sirens if you live in Canada
* Jean vest
* Jean shirt
*. Skinny jeans
* A cute hobo bag or a cute backpack that you get at forever 21 or Claire's
* A muscle shirt
* A front tie shirt
* Uggs are always in style
* ROMPERS like jean rompersor cute lace ones just ones with a cute little pattern
* jumpsuits not granny like patterns but a cute chic pattern
* grey or black leggings. WEAR LACE UNDERWEAR OR A THONG WITH IT IF YOU CAN. If you can't try not to wear weird baggy granny underwear
* cute crop top from like forever 21. Those cute ones that show off your belly button a little and you can wear it with high waisted shorts or jeans
* pullover sweater
* pullover hoodie
* lifeguard sweaters are really in you can get them at a beach broad walk or something
* beanie
* a cute twist head wrap from like Claire's when you're lazy and wanna tie your hair up
* hair donut for perfect donut buns
* good quality yoga pants
* cute lace up boots but I'm not sure where to find it just look around
* cute riding/ cowboy boots
NOW FOR MAKEUP AND MORE ACCESSORIES
* for lazy days just light concealer, mascara, and something like eos lip balm ( you can get it at your local drugstore )
* for jazzy days when you're wearing a cute outfit a light layer of foundation, concealer, blush, mascara, eyeliner, light eyeshadow ( nothing too sparkly, like a light brown ), and baby lips moisturizing lip balm in like pink or cherry red ( foundation can be replaced by tinted moisturizer I'd you'd like )
* stud or pearl earrings and if you have your seconds and\or thirds pierced then studs on those and cute cross or infinity or hoop earrings
* those long necklaces with a bunch of charms from like Claire's is always cute
* cute scarf to wear with like a jean shirt
NOW FOR WARNINGS
DON'T and I mean DON'T wear SnapBack hats or baseball caps or whatever unless its like you're boyfriends. And even if it is DONT constantly wear it, take pictures of you with it, and go around posting pictures of you wearing a SnapBack on instagram or something saying stuff like #girlswhowearhats it's weird and guys find it really dumb
**btw some of these are just personality warnings**
* don't be THAT girl. You know, that girl who hangs out with guys and says cause there's " less drama " but actually does it cause she wants a boyfriend
* it's fine to hang out with guys but don't become one. When you hang out with guys still be cute and girly but just laugh with them or make them laugh. Guys love that
* don't change too drastically. It's weird
* don't wear a load of makeup to school that will make you look pasty
* don't ever ask a guy out.
* always smell good!
* carry around like tissues for runny noses or a spill
* make sure you know who you real friends are

Well that's about it. I really hope this helps!

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