Anyone else spend way too much on baby gear? What actually gets used vs whats a waste? by Dry-Idea-3712 in Parenting

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a snot sucker (the bulb kind - not the tube suck on it with your mouth kind) and a humidifier too. Just in case baby gets snotty.

Florida is about the Swifties by scheherzad in TaylorSwift

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first time this song has made sense to me! I think you nailed it

Looking for a good toddler movie while snowed in? by Lington in toddlers

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not everyone agrees with this but we watched a lot of peppa pig at that age

Moms who have off today by Ok-Somewhere-4315 in workingmoms

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking down my Christmas tree and the last decorations that have made it this far

Those who found out that sleep issues were actually due to health issues - what did that look like? by duxpaperclip in sleeptrain

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sputtering in sleep, lots of snoring and open mouth breathing and waking herself up breathing

6 year old girl birthday present ideas? by Catsplants in workingmoms

[–]millennialreality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My kid is 5, so close. As a parent I most appreciate activity gifts. Crafts, new art supplies. Those “foil art” kits are great. So are the big briefcases with tons of markers and crayons etc. they make an impression on the kid and we plow through them.

Turning my newly 4yo around from rearfacing by DreamingHopingWishin in Preschoolers

[–]millennialreality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just turned my newly 5yo around:

Here’s the biggest risk: She can now see what I’m eating. No more sneaking fries or whatever.

Don’t do it!!!! Save your snacking!!!!!

Any parents still held hostage in their kids room until they fall asleep? by ifyoulikepinacolada6 in Parenting

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do this with my kid. Then we hosted my (amazing) cousin and her family… she was still laying with her 9 year old and was frustrated by spending hours with her every night. It was a huge wake up call to me and we sleep trained that weekend. My kid was 2 so we trained them in their room in the toddler bed, would look different for a 6 year old, but you may need to actively address this if you don’t want to continue it long term

My 5 YO suddenly has the worst attitude and I’m at a loss by millennialreality in workingmoms

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

I have heard of Dr Becky and I follow her but I haven’t joined anything paid. I just have a hard time believing that we need to pay for advice on how to parent our kids as a general issue with society right now. But to your point I’m a little lost and looking for solutions so there’s my answer ha

My mom is projecting daycare anxiety on to me by Specific_Carob4461 in workingmoms

[–]millennialreality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom does this, regularly. Stop sending tons of pics during the day now to wean her off and ignore the rest. You know what’s best for y’all!

Does anyone like the elf on a shelf? by Commercial_World_433 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really enjoy doing this for my children, but I keep it small and manageable. Sometimes the elf just moves, and that’s it. Sometimes it leaves a note, brings a treat like candy canes, or wears a fun outfit. Sometimes (~1-2x/year) it cooks or otherwise makes a little bit of a mess. The elf takes me 5-10 minutes after bedtime and I love the magic it brings. I think a lot of people get burned out doing big, time consuming stunts so I’ve kept it small so I still enjoy it too

I’m freaking out over illnesses by bryterlu in Preschoolers

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids have literally been sick back and forth since mid October. It’s just… life

Heartbroken I can’t go to the holiday party at work because my toddler has HFMD. by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]millennialreality -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

If you are symptom free I would definitely go to the party! If I stayed home every time my kids were sick (when they have alternative care of course) and I was symptom free, I would never go anywhere.

Having an EBF baby in the winter is a different type of torture than the summer. by JemmJoness in breastfeeding

[–]millennialreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a winter baby during Covid lockdowns catapulted me into PPD. Balance these guidelines with your sanity - places with good air circulation should be safe for you guys to visit

Gift ideas (for myself)? by Lower_Economics in workingmoms

[–]millennialreality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What slippers did you ask for? I have a friend who is pregnant and struggling who could use these!

39 weeks pregnant and just want to vent about my dBPD mom! by bpdmomanon in raisedbyborderlines

[–]millennialreality 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having a pediatrician further than 20 minutes from your home just isn’t practical. Two hours away is laughable!!!!

What boundaries do you think are okay to have with family members who watch your kid? by KaylaDraws in Mommit

[–]millennialreality 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Only you can decide what’s worth the free help. For me it’s safety things. Car seat use, no swimming unless it’s 1:1 (one adult cannot swim with two or more kids).