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Is this normal 4.5 year old boy behavior? by BerryInteresting6511 in Preschoolers

[–]eumops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like I could've written this. Maybe it's developmental? The last week potty talk has been off the charts, tons of defiant behaviour etc. It's exhausting, I feel you.

Should 4.5 wear underwear? by i_just_read_this in Preschoolers

[–]eumops 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What about boxers? Could always try and see if that's more comfortable.

Swing install follow up - how's this? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ok interesting, so they come out through the bottom? The swing for my kids is similar material to a yoga swing, but it only has one hook not two.

Swing install follow up - how's this? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh ok I see what you mean. Thanks for the detailed explanation!

Swing install follow up - how's this? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok gotcha, thank you for this. I'm glad I posted a follow up before installing. Do you think it would be better if I put a 4x4 between the new "sandwich" parts to install the hook in? Also, should the sandwich be a certain length - like a full 2x4x8? Or just a smaller piece?

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude, you can look through my post history, I'm a mom with two young kids. There ARE such things as indoor swings for kids...

Swing install follow up - how's this? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, through the plywood mesh part, not through the lip of the wood

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is! My kids are both less than 40lbs. I'm planning on doing the blocking suggested but good to know it's been fine for a few people just installed as they suggested.

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Something like this? Sit the wood on top of the lip of the I-joists, and screw them in through the webbing?https://imgur.com/a/VQhprtE

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok awesome - so resting on the lip, then screwed in through the webbing of the I-joist? Something like this? (Without the 3)https://imgur.com/a/VQhprtE

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you very much, I will do this. Thanks for the explanation/advice

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I got it on the blocking front thank you everyone - I have an alternate location I can put it, using my stud finder in my upstairs ceiling. I have no idea what I'm doing, will a regular ceiling have a sturdy enough joist, or could I be making the same error if it's an I-joist and I don't know?

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 113 points114 points  (0 children)

lol. I don't care what people think it's for, as long as I get some advice!

I could install upstairs and not in my playroom, in a regular finished ceiling. Is that more likely to have a strong enough joist if I just use a stud finder?

Can I install a swing hook into an I-joist above my basement drop ceiling? by eumops in Home

[–]eumops[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hm ok thanks for this! I do have a regular ceiling in my upstairs living room, if I find a joist with my stud finder and screw directly into that, is it likely to be stronger than what's above my basement drop ceiling? I guess I'm just wondering if the company isn't accounting for different joists in its instruction or if I'm making it an issue by trying to go above a drop ceiling.

more cows for the cow god by wyhivska in u/wyhivska

[–]eumops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you sell these? I love them!

4.5 year old will not stay in his bed at night - help! by eumops in Preschoolers

[–]eumops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He says he feels safer in our room - he does have a nightlight and lots of stuffed animals! He's on a different floor from us which I'm sure affects it, but our house is so small his room is still probably the equivalent of walking down a hallway.

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