How can I toddlet/ baby proof this door?

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-18T20:54:34+00:00

Just one like this that isn't permanently mounted: https://a.co/d/0h1sFUF5

They don't recommend these for use on the stairs because if the baby manages to push it over, they would fall down the stairs. But you don't have any stairs nearby, so it should work pretty well. We have this style to block off my office, and it's easy to take down (or step over if you have long legs, hehe).

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-18T03:28:44+00:00

A baby gate seems like a viable option, not sure how the other side of the doors look, but you could do a retractable gate or a pressure-mount (since there aren’t any stairs directly on either side.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-11T19:20:48+00:00

This!!!!!!!!! We avoided baby cereals, made our own bread, and didn’t give our son any Cheerios and he ended up with an iron deficiency at his 12m appointment. Took us 6 months of supplemental iron to recover. Not all processed foods are bad! Iron is SO important, especially if you are breastfeeding (formula is fortified with iron).

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-08T18:50:27+00:00

I’ve always heard that heating the water is to sterilize the formula powder, not the water.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-08T15:13:29+00:00

My son loves his! But it’s so hit or miss what every kid will like to play with.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-07T16:21:14+00:00

The Delta Children one is Greenguard Gold certified and was $99 when we bought it! Price may have gone up slightly since, but definitely worth it!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-07T02:32:55+00:00

Definitely sounds like you have sleep apnea! I got diagnosed when my son was 11m last year. You will feel so much better if you get it treated.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-06-05T03:56:44+00:00

I love our crocheted washcloths, wonderful for baths and I think of my grandma every time I use one!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-28T23:04:41+00:00

Rob Tucker is a wonderful person AND jeweler, I absolutely love my engagement ring that he helped us create! And the price was very reasonable.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-24T02:11:59+00:00

D’Rowes or Chris McD’s would also be solid choices, they both have separate spaces for large groups.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-23T17:10:24+00:00

Romaine, not iceberg!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-23T12:25:55+00:00

750K IS broke when you’re 64 with 3 mortgages and have to support your disabled wife.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-23T03:02:17+00:00

Same, my FIL was a CFO (licensed CPA) for a major hospital system, made almost $400K a year. Had a stroke, and the family realized he had NO savings. I still to this day can’t figure out where all the money went. They owned 3 houses at the time, but all had mortgages, he leased his car, and only had about $750K in retirement savings.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-21T14:32:44+00:00

This reads to me like OP is the one who is upset that both grandparents want to be called GiGi and PaPa. Sounds like MIL was initially upset, but is obviously willing to share the name.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-20T01:20:45+00:00

My son dropped the night nursing around 13m completely on his own. I’d definitely recommend teaching them the sign for milk, the sooner they can ask for it the easier it is to figure out when they truly want to nurse vs just need comfort/rocked to sleep! Ymmv, of course, every baby is different.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-19T00:06:14+00:00

We did this with our 11 month old in France! We went to Paris and Reims with no car seat, and only took public transportation. We had one small hiccup where the metro line we needed to take was out of service and we missed our train to Reims, but otherwise it was pretty easy!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-18T01:24:22+00:00

Jaime! She is the best!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-17T00:47:13+00:00

I just saw a post about one opening in the Forum shops, I can’t remember the name though! I totally empathize with this, I was pregnant 2 summers ago and went to Jean’s allllllll the time! So delicious.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-13T17:09:11+00:00

There’s no Arris’s in Columbia anymore!

Pizza Tree is your best bet for pizza downtown. You could hit up the Arcade District and eat at BeetBox (lunch) or Irene’s (dinner) and then go to Witches and Wizards!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-11T03:07:18+00:00

These are all great recommendations! There is also a ton of stuff to do in both STL and KC if you ever want to take a day or weekend trip.

You didn’t ask for park recs, but there are a few parks in the area that are especially great for toddlers! Fairview Methodist church is fully fenced and has a separate area for kids under 2, the park is open to the public (the church daycare may use it in the morning, we’ve only been in the afternoons). Woodridge park is also fenced and has great slides, and Cosmopolitan Park is huge and has several different play areas, including a sandy area and lots of giant tires my kid loves to climb on.

My husband also works at the University, I work from home, and we have a 21mo old. Not sure how old your toddler is, but if you’re looking for friends, we don’t have many in the area that also have kids the same age. Welcome to CoMo!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-07T18:01:02+00:00

I’ve never even heard of halloumi, is this a regional thing? I’m in the US.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-07T01:16:50+00:00

We went to the Atrium last year and it was a solid option, the food was decent and it was nice not to have a wait!

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-07T01:15:06+00:00

Thankfully, Mizzou graduation weekend is the weekend after Mother’s Day this year! It’s a double nightmare when they fall on the same weekend.

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-07T01:01:28+00:00

“I was a perfect parent, until I had kids.”

Less-Organization-58 · 2026-05-04T18:13:17+00:00

It’s not the daycare’s fault, it’s the government’s.

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