An umbrella stroller is so called that because it can fold up neatly and be put away in your car without much fuss. Perhaps yours is difficult to fold, frustrating to push or seemingly has a mind on its own with a desire to pinch your fingers. With that as my baseline experience with those types of strollers I am reviewing the new BMW Maclaren Buggy. Continue reading Test driving the new BMW Maclaren Buggy
Tag: Toddlers
What to expect from your 18 month old toddler
Babies start to become fun when they turn 5 months. Granted they are always fun, but sometimes the work to fun ratio is weighted heavily (exclusively) in work. By now your little toddler is probably walking to some extent. What else can you expect from your 18 month old toddler? Continue reading What to expect from your 18 month old toddler
6 tips on taking small children to a movie theater
We saw Skyfall when it was it theaters, great movie if you haven’t seen it. The theater was packed and seating was limited. In front of our seats was a young couple with a 3 month old in their baby carrier. The specter of a crying newborn was almost as scary as Javier Bardem’s performance was creepy. Continue reading 6 tips on taking small children to a movie theater
The potty training tip that has our 3 year old leaving diaper town
For the record we’re still potty training 3YO Mojo. His potty training started when he was 2 and a half, taking interest in the potty and having so-so results, including dad sleeping on the toilet. 3 months prior to his third birthday he started going #1 with regularity, but the elusive #2 was still not here. It was then that we had good idea that morphed into a great idea. Continue reading The potty training tip that has our 3 year old leaving diaper town
Psychobaby-truly unique kid’s clothing, review and giveaway
If you’ve seen a kid wearing something unique, hipster or rock and roll it was probably purchased at Psychobaby. They’ve got one of the largest selections we’ve seen of good rock and roll baby clothing that we’ve seen. Of course they have the relative music staples, but they also have AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, KISS and The Ramones. For my wife and I The Ramones have always provided a bonding moment for us. Continue reading Psychobaby-truly unique kid’s clothing, review and giveaway
#1 and #3 of 18 Summers: Curiosity and finding our legs
In May I went to Disney Social Media Moms. It’s a social media conference at Walt Disney World that helps bloggers think, be creative, have fun and meet other family bloggers. Authors, social media folks and a couple of Walt Disney employees all spoke to us on a variety of things. One of the speakers, Amy Foster from Disney Park Insight mentioned “18 summers”. Continue reading #1 and #3 of 18 Summers: Curiosity and finding our legs
Little Tikes around my house-and children too
We’re three years into children and like an athlete that starts a new sport we’ve noticed collections starting to appear. There is the collection of balls, all different sizes and colors that go to different toys, but now just end up in a big pile called “Balls”. In another part of the house there’s a box of plastic figures and spread out over the house (and in the garage) are assorted toys from Little Tikes. Continue reading Little Tikes around my house-and children too
The life and times of a 3 year old-what to expect from a toddler
Who is this little person in front of me? Most of the time they’re an angel, but at other times they know just how to push my buttons. A parent of a 3-year old toddler has thought these things and others. As Toddler Mojo turns 3 here are some of the benchmarks that you have to look forward to or remember with a sly grin if your kiddos are older. Continue reading The life and times of a 3 year old-what to expect from a toddler
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