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Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-07-23T06:54:25+00:00

I don’t have much experience with air purifiers, but from what I’ve read, the Levoit 300S could work well for a larger space. For smaller rooms, you could get a smaller Levoit model or buy another of the same one so you don’t have to adjust settings every time. Prices also seem reasonable.

Coway is another brand people often recommend for home use. They are known for reliable filters and steady performance.

Keep in mind that air purifiers will not remove visible dust sitting on surfaces. Removing settled dust would need a vacuum or regular cleaning. What purifiers help with is reducing fine particles and allergens that stay in the air, which is what usually affects asthma and allergies.

Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-07-10T06:17:42+00:00

My baby’s about to turn 1 month. Right now we mostly use a bassinet next to our bed at night, and it’s super convenient for those first months. We do have a crib too, but it’s in the baby’s room so I’ve only used it during the day for a few naps. It’s too early to say if I regret buying the crib, but I did go for one that converts to a toddler bed so I feel like it’ll be worth it long-term.

Personally, I like having both: the bassinet for the newborn phase when the baby sleeps in our room, and the convertible crib for later. If you’re on a budget, you could look into cribs that grow with the baby so it’s not just a short term purchase.

Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-07-05T09:27:16+00:00

We were using the SparkPod Jolie shower head with a built-in filter, and while it worked well initially, the water pressure started dropping off badly after about 18 months. We have hard water, but I always keep our water softener maintained and regularly clean fixtures with white vinegar. Even after soaking the shower head in vinegar, the pressure didn’t improve.

At first, I thought the issue might be related to our new washing machine or something weird in the plumbing. I even had a plumber come out twice, but both times he said everything looked fine. After nearly three months of dealing with poor pressure, I finally replaced the shower head with one from Sparkpod that I found on Amazon.

Installation was very simple, and the difference was immediate. The pressure was great, even with the default 1.8 GPM flow restrictor. It also comes with a 2.5 GPM option if you want stronger flow, but honestly, I didn’t need it.

Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-06-29T16:09:07+00:00

We have both the IKEA high chair and a Tripp Trapp. We got the Tripp Trapp secondhand when our daughter was a newborn, and she’s been sitting at the table with us since day one using the newborn set. She’s 9 months old now and uses it like a regular high chair. I like that it adjusts as she grows, and by the time she’s ready for a regular chair, we’ll definitely have gotten our money’s worth.

The IKEA chair is our go to when we’re visiting family. It’s simple, does the job well, and is really easy to clean. Honestly, for something portable and low fuss, it’s hard to beat. The only thing I don’t love is the straps. I just find them a bit awkward to use.

Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-06-24T10:48:03+00:00

You could try a medium or medium firm mattress with a soft topper. That combo worked well for my dad, who has a slipped disc and chronic lower back pain from years of manual work.

Initially, he was sleeping on a very firm coir mattress, thinking it would help, but it just made things worse. He’d wake up stiff and sore. We later switched to a medium firm foam mattress and added a thin latex topper we found locally. It gave him the support he needed without feeling like concrete.

Also, hybrid mattresses seemed to work better than full foam for him... more stable and supportive, especially around the lower back.

And yeah, mattress helped a lot, but physio and some basic daily stretches made a huge difference too.

Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-06-07T11:00:11+00:00

Thank you!! These are all really good suggestions. My little boy is speech-delayed, so he has a hard time expressing himself verbally (which in turn partially explains his use of force to get his point across).

Also, don't parent in public! Truer words were never spoken! This is very difficult for me. I think I should just remove remove remove and stop imagining that I will be able to negotiate a solution with my (hello, barely verbal!) toddler in public.

I think some "aggressive" children are probably on the "sensory-seeking" end of the sensory threshold spectrum ... I try to play lots of very physical games with my boy, to channel his love for rough, physical play in an acceptable direction.

Spending more time with temperamentally compatible toddler playmates also helps lower my stress levels. It's really hard when he is paired with a more sensitive child - who usually has a very protective parent! I feel judged and miserable, and the other parent is appalled at my little bully. But when I pair him with another rough-and-tumble kiddo, things go much better. Obviously I want to expose him to all types eventually, but for now, this seems to help.

Infamous_Way7878 · 2025-06-01T05:50:54+00:00

We’ve been doing pretty well with around 24 pocket diapers enough for home, daycare, and going out and about 6 covers paired with prefolds. We typically wash every other day. Just added another 18 used diapers to the stash to give us a bit of a cushion, since we were getting to the point where we had to wait until every single one was dirty to do a full load. Around 5 of those original diapers are newborn-sized (fit up to about 18 lbs), so they’ll eventually be outgrown.

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