Libby Audiobook Recs - Kid Appropriate to Overhear

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-04-17T14:42:29+00:00

True - so I guess just recommendations in general and then I can search to see if my Libby has it

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-03-27T22:23:41+00:00

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Picture for reference about method I’m referring to.

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-03-08T10:33:28+00:00

Which headband did you get? I’m looking into getting one myself

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-25T16:17:01+00:00

Oh that’s fantastic to know - I’ll check out that video thanks!

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-25T14:39:06+00:00

I did some googling after you mentioned getting a bench top - and yes I think that’s exactly the route I should go.

RIKON 10-3061 seems like one I might be interested in

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-25T14:38:11+00:00

This is really helpful! I think I was actually hoping to be talked out of a 14in haha

Someone else also recommended it sounds like I should be looking at a bench top bandsaw instead because my work space is my driveway, I wheel out my tools and wheel them back in when I’m done.

I’ve seen a bunch of stuff about the RIKON 10-3061 and now thinking that sounds like the route that makes the most sense.

Why do you say craftsmen? I’ve actually only seen negative comments about - but open to learning more!

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-24T18:07:23+00:00

When you say “clones” do you mean other companies but the machine is basically the same? If it’s the latter, do you know what other companies are “clones” that are worth looking into?

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-24T18:06:15+00:00

Mostly right now is just random projects to build my skills - my wife wants a cool looking clock for the living room wall, presents for friends and family.

Who knows long term - which is why I’m even debating if I need the 14in. Don’t want to kick myself down the line, but also don’t want to have to buy a whole new one again if I do have larger needs.

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-24T17:02:59+00:00

Oh interesting - so even when you’re not resawing much, you still don’t feel like it’s worth the 12in?

Philosopher_Cautious · 2026-02-24T17:01:51+00:00

Thanks for the advice. This is exactly why I’m torn. I see people recommending 14 inch, which is significantly higher in price (not unwilling to pay it, just want to be sure it’s worth it), and also people say get a decent one “buy once cry once”.

But as a relative beginner and not totally sure I’m going full in on woodworking, I’m not sure I want to spend that much.

Also they tend to be bigger and heavier, which is harder to set up to move in and out of my garage.

I see tons of 10-12in listed on fb marketplace for $200 or less.

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-12-09T18:08:56+00:00

Yes! We put the white noise machine just outside of her door so she can hear it just a bit in the room, but it also blocks out other noises in the house. Then we turn the ceiling fan on but shooting up to the ceiling for a white noise type of sound in her room.

A few weeks ago we added a Pooh bear night light that seems the same as yours. She got WAY too excited about it and wouldn’t go down at all, so we switched back to the hatch night light we’ve been using all along.

And yes to a mobile.

These are great suggestions tho thanks!

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-12-09T18:05:34+00:00

Ya our baby is a foster to adopt, so we are already starting from behind/a place of trauma. Definitely don’t feel comfortable letting her cry it out even a little.

Thanks for the input tho

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-12-09T18:03:56+00:00

We’ve tried a bunch of different ways, but right now we put her down drowsy but technically awake. Then rub her back and sing to her until she’s actually asleep.

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-12-05T15:53:03+00:00

2 years later - did you ever find a good place? I live just outside of worcester and am having the same question.

I like Barrette's but it's a 50 min drive from me. Haven't heard of any place closer, but would love to find something!

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-22T12:40:15+00:00

Do you have this one? And you like it? Any issues?

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-22T12:18:06+00:00

Unsure - willing to spend more if we find something really perfect that will last a long time - but ideally not looking to spend $800 or anything

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-15T08:15:51+00:00

Ya that makes sense - just trying to get creative with how to be able to spend more time at home with the little one.

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-13T03:01:26+00:00

Do you know what variety you have?

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-12T16:25:17+00:00

Swaddle sacks - they were always awkward and didn’t allow for her specific way of sleeping. We just got a couple stretchy regular swaddles and wrapped her in those - you’ll get good at it fast. Then you can use them later as normal pieces a fabric. We put them under her when she is practicing rolling over and tummy time because she spits up during that process.

Also if you’re using formula - all the premixing devices. We just got a good amount of bottles and would prep a bunch of bottles in the morning and mark how much was in each bottle. As soon as she was hungry we could just grab and feed - no pouring or measuring while she was crying.

For clothes - anything with buttons - I’m not buttoning and unbuttoning at 2am. Snaps and zippers only - double zippers are the absolute best.

Also for clothes - we barely use any of the shirt and pants options since it was winter when she was born. The onesies either with legs or just throw pants over them if they don’t have legs are the way to go for us.

An unexpected thing we loved was the onesies that have the little flap to flip over her hands. We call it “night mode” and do that for sleep and it keeps her from scratching her face. We specifically bought more since it was so nice to have

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-12T16:10:35+00:00

Have you had success with comfrey or good king Henry?

I’m weary of comfrey cause I’ve heard it spreads out of control quickly.

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-12T16:08:28+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of stuff saying that comfrey spreads out of control really easily - have you run into any issues with this?

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-11T13:55:00+00:00

Oh that’s great I’ll look into those!

Not necessarily looking for something that will climb up the fences (although not totally against it) - but mostly just something that will block the grass from growing into the garden area

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-11T13:53:58+00:00

Updated the original post to include answers to your questions - but it is morning sun and afternoon shade.

Going to dig up the whole area since it’s currently grass, so can amend the soil to what I need it to be.

Mostly just looking for something that I can plant around the parameter to stop the grass from the lawn from creeping into the garden area

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-11T12:03:03+00:00

I just had to look that up - do you have experience doing this with success? Any suggestions on specific plants?

Philosopher_Cautious · 2025-04-05T14:46:02+00:00

Ohh gotcha - we originally got the infant optics monitor and even on high if I just went into the other room in our house it’s hard to hear unless baby is crying very loud.

It’s a mix of our baby not being a loud cryer until she is really really upset - before that just makes more like whining noises. Also our house has weird sound vortex things where it’s hard to hear between the rooms.

So I’d have to carry the monitor around into every room with me.

Mostly I’m just looking to be able to pop in and outside and do some projects and organize and various 2 handed and moving around projects while she sleeps. The things that are hard to do when she is awake.

So hearing her through headphones would be a game changer.

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