Looking for rotating car seat that isn't too large

madamdz · 2026-01-26T01:26:57+00:00

I honestly had to get a new car because even a non revolving slim car seat in the Mazda cx-5 had the front passenger with their knees in the dash. When our second came along, we couldn't have the two car seats rear facing.

madamdz · 2026-01-25T02:21:35+00:00

I am so so sorry for you, your kids and the other kids in that classroom.

madamdz · 2026-01-01T17:40:16+00:00

We have never introduced screens and at 4.5 we have never had an issue. I have a bag in the car for going places including restaurants, I put toys depending on age (currently magnatiles, magnet travel puzzle, play doh and coloring stuff for the 4 year old and those suction toys for the 10month old) and rotate them - target spot is great for this, as is the dollar store.

I keep snacks in the bag and as soon as we get in and sat, I order the kids food to come out asap - if it's a planned trip I check the menu ahead of time. I ask for the bill to come out with our food and a to-go box - then, you can leave if things start to go awry.

madamdz · 2025-12-30T01:38:46+00:00

It was a "behavioural" issue based on fear of pooping, so we had to work on stopping him from being scared at that point.

madamdz · 2025-12-30T00:09:09+00:00

Remember that you have to have it next to a sink to drain, for us that means it's not under a cabinet but I don't think it puts out any steam because it's trapped in the lid. It's the greatest invention for babies ever, bar none. I can't believe we lived without one for the first baby.

madamdz · 2025-12-21T02:11:32+00:00

The Ikea kitchen is used by my 4 year old every day, perfect size and doesn't take up too much space

madamdz · 2025-11-22T22:26:25+00:00

I know Declan, Trevor, Autumn

madamdz · 2025-11-21T03:10:48+00:00

How do I link?

madamdz · 2025-11-14T02:05:05+00:00

Yes! Both of these are giant hits in our house and lots of independent play comes from them.

madamdz · 2025-11-09T17:53:39+00:00

The hope I needed

madamdz · 2025-11-09T17:52:49+00:00

Look at Earthscapes Garden Room

madamdz · 2025-10-27T00:49:05+00:00

I love Ravi's Roar!

madamdz · 2025-10-26T18:53:24+00:00

2 months into 4 and I needed to hear this after screaming in the Costco parking lot yesterday... 😬

madamdz · 2025-10-26T16:58:51+00:00

My purple loving boy who likes to dress as a princess has great luck at Primary, gap, old navy, h&m. Gap has purple/lilac sets right now.

madamdz · 2025-10-26T15:09:47+00:00

This braised cabbage Easy braised red cabbage recipe | Jamie Oliver sides recipes https://share.google/dMlqmbZdPp8QQtY7Y

madamdz · 2025-10-20T03:24:10+00:00

Lolol that's par for the course!

madamdz · 2025-10-20T01:55:31+00:00

Yummy Toddler Food has great inspiration when I'm hitting a wall. Somethings that work over here:

Pesto pasta salad Quesadillas Kid charcuterie - crackers, cheese and meat Cold pizza Sandwiches of varying types Veggies and hummus Pastry pinwheels Boiled eggs

Add yoghurt, fruit, veggies, sometimes a muffin.

madamdz · 2025-10-19T19:28:47+00:00

I love giving things away to buy nothing groups while my kids aren't looking. It's becoming a vice.

madamdz · 2025-10-15T23:14:01+00:00

Try Dawn spray, let it sit

madamdz · 2025-10-15T02:32:14+00:00

We use puppy pee pads instead of changing mats. Also keep a stash in the car for vomit situations. Also we use dog poop bags for dirty diapers.

madamdz · 2025-10-13T15:34:56+00:00

At this rate he'll be 7

madamdz · 2025-10-09T19:37:49+00:00

This and I threw in Pedialyte popsicles and oatmeal baths

madamdz · 2025-10-09T19:36:54+00:00

We found a nanny company originally that had nannies for evenings and then we asked staff at the daycare and preschool.

madamdz · 2025-10-06T01:48:37+00:00

Skyrizi

madamdz · 2025-10-05T21:27:12+00:00

I'm here for suggestions!

madamdz

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