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My kids already have to many toys and clothes. I was thinking of getting them a laptop but hubby veto that idea.
How does new bedroom furniture sound? I could fix up their rooms (which would most likely be a better idea as I plan to sell the house next year)
We did just take a trip to Louisiana but I could take them to my Dad's Lake house.
My kids play ball and catch but not to good at sports they are only 4 yrs, 2 yrs and 5 months old
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So you have an infant to a 4 year old and aren't going to do Christmas for them because "they have enough all ready". I'm sorry but I think it's a bad idea all the way around.
Taking a trip or redoing their rooms at that age is not going to be appreciated. Kids want things they can unwrap and play with not furniture they have to "keep nice" or a trip that they may never remember taking years later. Besides, if you're moving anyway, why sink all the money into redoing any room when you won't be living there and the new owner is likely to change it anyway after they move in.
Your best bit is to go through all the toys they don't play with anymore and donate them long before Christmas. If they are broke or have critical missing pieces, throw them away. Clothing, if you can't reuse it as hand me downs for your younger children and it has no sentimental value to you then donate it as well if it is free of severe wear and stains.
Buy them some new books. New clothing or PJ's for Christmas. Get some toys like an art center, something for outside rather than inside if you are over run in the house. How about new toy boxes with their names on them for their rooms to keep their personal things in? get some board games for kids that are in their age range to play together.
My son has oodles of indoor things to play with but for his birthday in March instead of telling people "don't buy him toys he has too much all ready" we just told them "outdoor toys, swim items for summer or books". Kids like things they can have and open. When they are this young it is more important to them. As for stockings you could always put in some treats, new crayons, coloring books, tub toys (throw out worn out ones that you have at home), things that can go in the car to amuse them with a tote with their name on them to keep in the car with their car toys.
A laptop at their age is a bad idea. It would end up broken and would be a waste for them at their age.
So you have an infant to a 4 year old and aren't going to do Christmas for them because "they have enough all ready". I'm sorry but I think it's a bad idea all the way around.
Taking a trip or redoing their rooms at that age is not going to be appreciated. Kids want things they can unwrap and play with not furniture they have to "keep nice" or a trip that they may never remember taking years later. Besides, if you're moving anyway, why sink all the money into redoing any room when you won't be living there and the new owner is likely to change it anyway after they move in.
Your best bit is to go through all the toys they don't play with anymore and donate them long before Christmas. If they are broke or have critical missing pieces, throw them away. Clothing, if you can't reuse it as hand me downs for your younger children and it has no sentimental value to you then donate it as well if it is free of severe wear and stains.
Buy them some new books. New clothing or PJ's for Christmas. Get some toys like an art center, something for outside rather than inside if you are over run in the house. How about new toy boxes with their names on them for their rooms to keep their personal things in? get some board games for kids that are in their age range to play together.
My son has oodles of indoor things to play with but for his birthday in March instead of telling people "don't buy him toys he has too much all ready" we just told them "outdoor toys, swim items for summer or books". Kids like things they can have and open. When they are this young it is more important to them. As for stockings you could always put in some treats, new crayons, coloring books, tub toys (throw out worn out ones that you have at home), things that can go in the car to amuse them with a tote with their name on them to keep in the car with their car toys.
A laptop at their age is a bad idea. It would end up broken and would be a waste for them at their age.
Any tips for driving across country with baby?
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My husband and I are moving from Virginia to California at the end of this month. We need some tips on keeping our 8 month old son occupied most of the time, so this isn't a bad trip for him. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Plan to stop every few hours, as infants can get cramped and uncomfortable when they are in the car seat for long periods at one time. Bring some kid music or music he likes. Pack lots of toys, diapers, and extra clothes that are within reach. The toys that you bring should attach to the car seat. Pacifier clips work great, even if your baby doesn't use a pacifier, it will keep them (toys) from falling when he falls asleep, or gets restless. There is nothing like that favorite toy rolling under the front seat when you make a quick stop. Try to do the majority of traveling when he is likely to be sleeping. If he is bottle fed a cooler would work great. Hope these few tips help. Good luck and hope this is a great trip.
Plan to stop every few hours, as infants can get cramped and uncomfortable when they are in the car seat for long periods at one time. Bring some kid music or music he likes. Pack lots of toys, diapers, and extra clothes that are within reach. The toys that you bring should attach to the car seat. Pacifier clips work great, even if your baby doesn't use a pacifier, it will keep them (toys) from falling when he falls asleep, or gets restless. There is nothing like that favorite toy rolling under the front seat when you make a quick stop. Try to do the majority of traveling when he is likely to be sleeping. If he is bottle fed a cooler would work great. Hope these few tips help. Good luck and hope this is a great trip.
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