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Bedtime Ice cubes satisfy thirsty kids AND help them stay dry at night
20 Mar 09 | Comments: 5
Bethany's hack for potty training families: When my 3 yr. old was learning to stay dry at night we wanted to help without dehydrating him before bed so my hubby had a wonderful idea. He puts a few large ice...
Amazon today only: SwissGear Computer Backpack 75% off (great diaper bag alternative)
24 Feb 09 | Comments: 3
Back in my diaper bag-toting days, I swore by my backpack. It came in even more handy once I started lugging a laptop with me everywhere I went. If I were to do it all over, I'd go for a...
Other sources of diaper disposal bags now that we all use reusable grocery bags
17 Feb 09 | Comments: 17
It never occurred to me just how much I used paper and plastic grocery bags until they all disappeared due to my faithful use of my canvas grocery totes. I find myself getting a lot more creative in my search...
Keep unwashable Ziploc bags in the diaper bag
04 Feb 09 | Comments: 8
I'm trying to reduce my disposable plastic bag use, but Ziplocs have become such a part of my routine I find them indispensable. I rewash mine and dry them on the kitchen counter, but some are simply unwashable. Here's how...
Amazon: Queen-size AeroBed, Earth's Best organic formula, baby care discounts
30 Jan 09 | Comments: 0
Here's what I found in today's Amazon Friday sale : Earlier this week we talked about the AeroBed for Kids, and, while it generally got great PHer reviews, some commented that it's too small to be practical. Looks like Amazon's...
Favorite brand of cotton training underpants? Talk amongst yourselves.
22 Jan 09 | Comments: 13
Following up on my inquiry about cotton training pants in yesterday's pantiliner-as-potty-training-helper hack, I've heard from several of you with favorite brand recommendations. I thought I'd post the favorites here and open up the discussion in case anyone else has...
Pantiliners as economical potty-training helpers (certainly cheaper than Pull-Ups!)
21 Jan 09 | Comments: 15
Beautiful. From Cynthia: My family is on a very tight budget and I couldn't afford Pull-ups to use while potty training my toddler daughter. When I tried to train her using panties only, the ensuing accidents would not only get...
How to remember to restock the diaper bag after you get home
14 Jan 09 | Comments: 16
Abigail! Abigail! Abigail! Thank you! I'm past the diaper bag phase, but oh how I wish I had thought of this way back when... So, when you put a extra shirt or pair of pants into the diaper bag for...
Amazon deals: Colorforms (the original set), Pampers
05 Dec 08 | Comments: 4
I found a couple good buys at Amazon today: Colorforms -- a duplicate of the original set from 1951 -- is on sale for 67% off the regular price ($10.99; usually $32.99). Simple geometric creativity! I remember playing with these...
Amazon Pampers/Luvs promotion ends Friday
27 Oct 08 | Comments: 6
You've still got time to get in on Amazon's Pampers and Luvs deal : buy $99 worth of selected Pampers and Luvs products (including diapers, Swaddlers, Cruisers, Easy-Ups, Kandoo wipes, soap, Underjams, and wipes) and get a $20 Amazon gift...
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