How old do you have to be to receive fertility drugs? Any other tips to become pregnant?

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AugustBaby

I'm 19, engaged and soon to be married. For 2 years now I have been off the pill and the past year my partner and I have been seriously trying. I have had 2 miscarriages now and am beginning to lose heart. Does any one have any tips besides monitoring ovulation etc because I do all that. Also if anyone knows how old you have to be to receive drugs that would be great. I'm from New Zealand so it may be different

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You need to talk to your doctor - they need to determine why you are miscarrying . . . could be a hormonal imbalance, low progesterone etc . . . you might not even need fertility meds - just something to balance your hormones so that you don't miscarry.

Good luck and baby dust!

What do you see the world being like in 2030?

love_66

I am worried that we are going to be too controlled & monitored. Having little freedom or rights left. Like computer chips being placed directly in babies as they are born. Is there a way for us to all join together to stop something like this from happening? Maybe a place to hide? I am thinking New Zealand or a tiny island off the southern coast of Spain.. What do you think things will be like in the future?

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2010s - The Rise of the Second Russian empire. A new cold war will be fought between America and an autocratic Russia attempting to build another empire. Poland will become a major ally of the United States in this cold war. The Islamic jihadists will slowly be pushed underground as slowly a more conservative Turkey will impose it's dominance over the Islamic world. China will reach the peak of its financial strength towards the end of this decade or the start of the next one. India will rise at a slower rate than China, but the stability of its government will continue the economic expansion longer. In the United States and Europe privacy rights will be expanded as people become more and more concerned.

2020s -- America and its ally Poland will emerge as the winners in the second cold war against Russia. Turkey will be the de fato leader of the Islamic world and will start to crash with American interests more. China will collapse as the world's new super economic power. Declining birth rates caused by the one child policy will cause China to have way too many old people to support. The mass amounts of corruption and bad loans to internal parties will prove the Chinese system is not superior to the Western World. There will be massive internal China political fights between the wealthy coasts and the poor internal Chinese. China will act in one of two ways to solve this problem: Seal China off from the world or fragment along geopolitical areas. Most likely China of the 2020s will look at a political level a lot like China of the 1920s. India will emerge as the expected economy to over take America. Japan, as the second largest economy in the world, will try to again assume de fato political power over areas of China, but this time by money, not guns. The first solar energy collectors will be placed in orbit and will start to beam their power back to Earth by microwaves. This will start to spell the doom for nations those primary export is oil.

2030 -- Computers will be monitoring us 24/7, but with the primary purpose of watching our health. A computer will notify emergency units of someone having a heart attack before it actually happens. Privacy laws will be very tough; however, it will be easy to monitor anyone. America will be starting another long economic expansion as the World's most powerful economy. Americans will start to worry about the number of Indian imports.

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should I have accepted this Ebay return?

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RichardG

Buyer:Hello, I purchased the baby monitor received yesterday. This monitor dose not work and I want a full refund. Please advise me what I should do. Thanks, Mark

Me:Does it work when its plugged in to the wall? Have you checked the channels?

Buyer:It works if you shine a floodlight on the baby and it still is not very clear, very unhappy, Sure dosn't work like discribed or the photo image on display.

Me:I'll see what I can do because I do not have enough money right now to issue a refund. Images in the picture are simulated just as they are on anything with a screen(ex: psp, ipod etc). The thing is, it does work, I do not own one of the cameras so I am not sure of the quality of the screen. The camera clearly does not have infrared which would mean that the camera would require light. It does work as described, but what it sounds like to me is buyers remorse. I gave a description of what is on the box which is "Baby Monitor" and thats what I would think I am sending out because of the manufacturer. The description does state that the camera requires 3 LUX (at F2.8), which is the amount of light needed for good image reproduction.

From the page:
Return policy
Item must be returned within: 3 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Return policy details: Returns only accepted if the product does not work.

Buyer:I do not have buyerâs remorse⦠I just wanted a monitor that works as described, it definitely dose not. It dose not transmit clear crisp video or even close. I am very disappointed with this product! My neighbor has a different brand and it works great, I was expecting similar.

Me:Would you accept a partial refund of $25 and keeping the item? That is all I can do at the moment because of high ebay seller fees.

Buyer:No thank you I do not want to keep an item that doesn't serve it's purpose. From what you're saying the baby monitor should have a descent picture quality, and it doesn't. Not even in the conditions that you wrote either (3lux). I'm willing to wait a little longer if it takes to receive a refund, and I will pay for the shipping for the items return to you. According to your policy if the item doesn't work then I receive my refund. Point blank the item doesn't work it's defective. Now if you had another brand of baby monitor I would be willing to trade, but it seems as if you don't. So please comply and be descent enough to do as your policy states. Please foward your address.
Thank you.



What do you think????
My policy states that they are accepted if the item does not work.

He said that the item does work but it doesnt meet his expectations.

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I would accept it, wouldn't want to have bad ratings and ruin my reputation as a seller over this one time the person is not happy with the purchase.

Can one modify Honda Odyssey satellite navigation display to play DVD video, though its own...?

...or a second DVD player ?
This is for year 2000 Honda Odyssey.

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I did some research and found differing opinions as to whether or not a Navigation to DVD player conversion was possible and opinions were mixed (some said yes, some said no). The only equipment I was able to locate to accomplish it was this:

http://avelectronic.com/NavigationVid-Switcher.htm

Navigation Multi Audio-Video Switcher System

Latest Update! Totally New Updated Top Of The Line system comes with Built-in S-Video input, optional Super TV-Tuner and E-code function (The Only one in the market). Also built-in Automatic Rearview/Backup Camera function and 2 more Camera inputs for Baby Cam, Front Cam or Curb-side Cam. All functions are control with a very small RF Remote.

***The One and Only easy to operate Command Center for vehicle Multi Media System***
*** The most popular system for vehicle with more than 1 monitors/Video Sources ***

Every system comes Pre-set to match your vehicle screen. No guessing game.
No adjustment necessary; Just install and enjoy! The Only system in the market that will NOT Blank Out the navigation display in case of malfunction/power lost.

For SUV/Van/Car with single or multiple displays/monitors... we just release this New totally redesigned Navigation Multi Video Switcher System that works with most OEM Navigation System. Once installed, it allows factory Navigation Screen to display up to 4 external Video Sources and 3 Cameras sources. The system supports up to 4 Audio/Video inputs (1 S-Video and 3 RCA), 1 fully Automatic Rearview/Backup Camera input, automatic front camera function for Parallel Park, and Camera inputs for Baby Cam. The S-Video input (highly recommended for Car PC user) gives a much higher quality picture. The 4 Audio/Video outputs (1 Custom Navigation Interface plus 3 extra LCD monitors outputs) can independently select/watch any of the 4 AV input sources. With a press on button 5 on the RF Remote, user can select between Navigation map or our Navigation Multi Video Switcher source to be shown on the Navigation Screen. The navigation system still works in the background when you switch to our system (Navigation Voice guidance will come on when it's supposed to). A small wireless RF remote control is use to control every functions in the system. Our Navigation Video System offer the Highest Picture Quality in the industry and will NOT Blank Out the navigation display in case of malfunction/power lost. It will automatically default back to the factory display; important feature to consider.

New...The optional E-Code function allows the factory navigation map to be sent out to other monitors (beside the factory navigation monitor).

We currently have several versions:

Plug&Play Navigation-cable Version (No wire cutting) available for: Acura, Audi w/NaviPlus, BMW, Range Rover, MINI, Honda, Lexus, Subaru, Toyota, VW Toureg, Infiniti G35 up to 2004(require to cut ONLY 1 wire). New systems are added regularly to our extensive list of supported cars. For more complete and up to date information please call or email sales.

New Plug&Play System for all BMW with iDrive.
New Plug&Play System for Audi A6/A8/Q7 with MMI.
New Plug&Play System for Mercedes Benz.
New System for Range Rover Sport / LR3.
New System for ALL 2007 Infiniti/Nissan w/wo oem Nav.
New System for Corvette (Require send in mod).
New System for Ford/Lincoln/Mercury w/All in one Nav. (Require send in mod).
New Plug&Play System for Subaru B9 Tribeca, Legacy GT, Outback.
New Plug&Play System for ALL GM Yukon-Denali, Escalade, Hummer H2/H3.
New Plug&Play System for BMW, Land Rover, and MINI.
New Plug&Play System for all Acura/Honda/Lexus/Toyota.
New Plug&Play System for Audi with âNaviPlusâ factory Navigation System.
New Plug&Play System for VW Touareg.
New System for 2005 Chrysler 300c/Dodge/Jeep (Require send in mod).
New System for ALL Infiniti/Nissan (require cutting Only 4 wires).
New Mazda 3/6/RX8/CX7 (require cutting Only 4 wires).
New Ford/Lincoln/Mercury w/seperate Nav (require cutting Only 4 wires).

Important Note our system does not trick the factory navigation system so it does not mess up any of the navigation/Rearview Camera functions. The GPS/Trip Computer/MPG/Time Travel/Fuel to Distance/etc will be working in the background when our system is on.

Main Features


Special Functions: Adds Entertainment features to any OEM/After Market Navigation system. Each of the 4 outputs can watch up to 4 independent input sources simultaneously. Simple installation and operation.

New - optional Super TV Tuner (for watching local TV broadcasting).

New - Built-in 1Super-Video input (Highly recommended for Car-PC with Higher picture quality).

New - optional E-Code function (send Nav. map to rear monitors).

New - Remote Control: Wireless RF remote control for total system control.
(No drilling, no switches and no remote eye to install)

Built-in fully Automatic Back-up/Rearview Camera input (with detection wire).

Built-in Automatic front camera function for parallel parking.

Built-in

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How do you use Clearblue Fertility Monitor? Is it worth it?

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lucy lu an

So I've been researching Clearblue Fertility Monitor, and am considering buying it. Has anyone had success with it? How exactly do you use it? Do you have to pee on a stick every day, or only certain days? Was anyone able to conceive with the help of it? I have heard OPK tests can sometimes be unreliable, or difficult to determine if they're positive or not. I have heard that the monitor gives a clear answer to when your fertile days are.
Thanks, and good luck to all TTC!

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Hi! I have used Clear Blue Fertility Monitor and had success within the second month. I actually got my BFP two days ago at 8dpo!! The monitor is very picky and you must follow all the instructions carefully, but it is well worth the money!! I still can't believe I got pregnant using it! I told myself that if I got pregnant, I would answer some yahoo questions about the monitor to help others see the value and give them hope.

Sorry this is long:) but here's how it works:

You must buy a pack of ClearBlue easy Fertility sticks made for the monitor. No other sticks works with the monitor, and unless you buy a package that includes the sticks and the monitor (amazon sells them together) you must buy the sticks separately. They usually come in a three month supply assuming that each month the monitor only asks your for 10 sticks. However, if your cycle is long and you don't ovulate until later, the monitor will ask you for 20 sticks a cycle. When you buy the monitor you will set a little "m" button on the side, which means menses. You must start it within cycle day 5 of your cycle. Meaning if you buy the monitor and you are on cycle day three, you can still set the monitor, but you will have to wait for the next cycle if you are past cycle day 5.

Also, you must set it within a time frame that is reasonable for you to take pee samples everyday. When you set your monitor using the "m" button, you only have a three hour window each way to dip your stick in pee and let your monitor interpret the stick when it starts asking you for samples (usually on cycle day 6). For example, if you set the m button at 6 am in the morning on cycle day 4, cycle day 6 the monitor will flash the stick sign when you turn it on from 3am until 9am. This is the only time the monitor can read the sticks.

You can either pee in a cup or dip the stick a urine stream. I find that dipping it in a cup is much much more accurate, because again, the monitor is very sensitive about how long the stick is dipped in the pee. If you use a cup, you can only dip the test stick in it for 15 seconds.

When you are done dipping the stick, you turn the monitor on and it will flash a pee stick symbol to you. You will then put the stick in the monitor and it will flash for 5 minutes. When you take it out, it will give you a reading via bars on the screen. You will be either low fertility (one bar), high fertility (two bars), or peak fertility (three bars with an egg symbol). The days of high fertility vary between cycles and people.
The monitor does get to know your body for the first three months, so give it time, and don't get discouraged. Not everyone gets pregnant right away with the monitor because ttc is very sensitive even with perfect timing.

The first cycle I used it, I got high fertility from days 15-18. I peaked on day 19 and 20 and it followed with another high day. I did not get pregnant that cycle.

The next month I used the monitor, it showed only ONE day of high fertility and I peaked on day 17 and 18. I did get pregnant that cycle.

Each cycle, my monitor asked for 20 sticks because I have very long cycles. The hardest part some people say is remembering to put the test stick within the time window. For me, it was A LOT of fun. I would wake up every day and remember because I wanted to know what my "fertility status" was.

Most of all, it gives you peace of mind. I must say, I was disappointed I did not get pregnant in the first month, but knew that without the monitor it would have taken much longer. We tried for 5 months prior to using the monitor and I already have a baby so was disappointed when it didn't happen quickly.

The only thing that I can say is not to get your hopes up, and give the monitor a shot. There are hundreds of reviews on amazon and other websites and I would frequently read them to get hope and encouragement.

I hope this helps and I hope you get your baby:)

Oh, I also used preseed which I think was very helpful in me getting pregnant. Its a sperm friendly lubricant! If you try the monitor for 3 months and no luck, try using preseed, it helps with your cervical mucous needed to have a baby.

Do you still need to use batteries for something that has a mains adaptor?

Tanya-Lovi

I want to buy a baby monitor. But every description i have read for them so far reads "Mains adaptor included for parent unit. Parent unit batteries required 1 x 3.6V Lithium-ion". So i am unsure as to whether this means that the batteries are optional, should you wish to not plug it in. Or whether i need to use both. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Gosh... "K - There was no need for that bitchiness... Grow up"!

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How most of them work is that the parent station plugs into the wall, hence charging the rechargeable battery (which are usually included). Battery use is optional if you plan on keeping the handheld device in the charger at all times, but it is quite convenient to carry around with you to keep an ear open for baby. So yes, for optimal use you would use both.

This is the one we purchased 3+ yrs. ago...still works dandy. It uses the rechargeable system I mentioned above. http://www.amazon.com/Secure-Coverage-Digital-Monitor-Parent/dp/B004AHKUHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315347601&sr=8-1

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How do I make my wifi connection better?

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It's odd, at first I had a decent wi fi connection. It was OK. Iffy, but it worked well for my phone/iPod. It wasn't that good for the CPU, so my mom "upgraded" it (its been AT&T the whole time, but I guess she ungraded the connection) and now it's just awful. The wifi for mobile devices is connected, but the connection is so weak that my iPod for example says it isn't even connected! Luckily I have 3G for my phone or else I wouldn't be able to ask this question. And the wifi for the CPU works ok. Just ok. And for some reason, around this time (8 o'clock at night) the connection is nearly nonexistent.

How can I make it better??? Any tips/advice?

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Wireless signals are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.

All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The connection may start at 54 Mbps and end up at less than 20 Mbps or drop entirely.

Remember there are two sides to a wireless connection, the wireless router and the wireless adapter on your device.

You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.

You can try adjusting the position of the router or antennas or relocating your device closer to the wireless router to obtain a stronger signal.

WiFi is great for mobility, but for high bandwidth or online gaming applications you are much better off with a direct Ethernet connection. For most Internet connections, 100 Mbps CAT5 Ethernet will be more than adequate. If you want faster LAN (Local) connections you could upgrade your equipment to Gigabit (1000 Mbps) and use CAT6 Ethernet cabling.

If you need the mobility of a WiFi connection, devices such as wireless extenders can expand your wireless range in weak WiFi areas. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06

The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances. Some models include 4 Ethernet ports in addition to the wireless radio.

Good Luck...

How to make old iphone 3g as Home Spy Camera?

Trueme

I have two iPhones, the old iPhone 3g and the new iPhone 4s. now i wanted to use my old iphone 3g (iOs version updated) as a Home Spy Camera and wanted to watch my kids at home live stream to my new iPhone 4s while im at work. i also got my Home Wifi network. is there any best iphone application out there for this matter? or is it possible to use my Home IP address to use and access it for this concept?

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There are many training videos telling us how to make iphone as home spy camera on line.
Um...I've found two:
1. http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-use-iphone-as-spy-camera-423938/
2. http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-iphone-secret-spy-camera-423940/
The second video looks like very easy to access, but I don't know if it is useful for you.

If these two ways are not fit, I suggest you to buy a Baby Monitor or Home Spy Camera. You can visit this online store:
http://www.accessbuy.com/wholesale-Baby-Monitor_120.html
http://www.accessbuy.com/wholesale-IP-Camera_113.html
It's a wholesaler, so its price is very low.

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How much does it cost the first year to raise a baby and other questions.?

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Katie-Lynn

I am not pregnant. This is a protect for school.

What is the annual cost the first year to raise a baby?

Second question. Im going to give you a list of newborn items. Tell me which items are TRULY NECESSARY.

Crib
diaper changing table
rocking chair
baby monitor
baby bathtub
bottles
bottle brush
bottle drying rack
baby swing
pacifiers
infant bouncer
swaddling blanket
play mat
play pen
carseat

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Crib
Carseat
Bottles
Swaddling blanket
Play mat (can be used on floor as changing mat too)
These are the basic basic needs for me. You can get by without the others but not these.

The annual costs for a baby each year is different for every person. Some woman breast feed which is cheaper than formula. Others use cloth diapers which are cheaper than disposable etc.
I bought a pack of 15 reusable pea pod diapers for $70. These can be used from newborn right up to 3 years, so I only bought 1 pack of disposable diapers during the first year, to see what was better. Diapers are about $10 (new Zealand dollars) a pack. Babies go through about 5-10 nappies each day in the first few weeks, and then about 3-5 a day from around 4 months to a year. So do the math and it'll give you an approximate answer (get the price of diapers from your local supermarket).
If breast fed, it cost nothing. I breast fed, but I also bought a breast pump and baby bottles for $150 in case baby needed to be left with another person etc. if formula feeding, do some research online on the average formula used a month, and then times that by 12 (12 months in a year) get a price from your local supermarket.
Clothes- this depends on where you buy from etc, but I spent about $800 on all clothes up to 12 months. (including shoes, socks, togs, pyjamas etc)
I spent about $20 or so on baby shampoo, soap and powder every 6 or so weeks, so that's about $180 a year.
I bought baby towels and facecloths before my baby was born and they lasted right up until she was four. I spent $30 on 5 towels and a couple packs of facecloths.
Bibs- got given some at baby shower, but bought a few packs for $20 around about, these lasted the whole time needed.
Bassinet/Moses basket - needed for first 8 weeks, cost me $80
Crib- needed up until about 2- cost me $250
Stroller- needed up until about 3- cost me $150
Car seat- Bought a seat that was used from birth til 4 years. Cost $150
Blankets, sheets, duvets for crib- got given some at baby shower but probably costs about $100 for a couple pairs of sheets, blankets etc
Swaddling blankets- needed for first few weeks (I used them but not necessary) depending on brand etc but I got a few muslin wraps for $30.
Baby bath- optional, but I used one. $30
Medication such as baby Tylenol, gripe water, teething gel, teething powder etc about $50 all up the first year (depends)
Baby food- baby cereals, rusks, custards and other tinned foods probably about $90 a month (depends how much food baby eats. This price is based on my baby who at 7 months ate 2 tins a day, at $1.50 each) I also bought veggies and meat, and puréed these myself for baby. (this price will depend, as some babies don't start real food until a year old) my girl at 10-12 months was eating the same foods as I was.
Some people will put their children into childcare, this is another cost.
Where I live, medical attention for under 5's is free, but many people will have to pay for this as well.
Hope I haven't forgotten anything :)
Hope I helped!

Any product that can be a good baby video monitor and later a security camera? $150-$200 range...?

snape4good

I want a good baby video monitor and my husband wants to use it later... Any ideas? Thanks!

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Look here:
http://www.supercircuits.com

Plenty of cameras you and your husband can use.

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where can i find reviews on baby items?

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Happy Girl

about to buy the fisher price baby monitor ... need to hear reviews on it :) (holding baby ... sorry bout lower case.

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I would try Amazon. They usually have more reviews and more detailed reviews.

nursing careers want to work with babies?

Erin

I am thinking about being a nurse. I want to be a nurse that cleans up babies and monitors them in the nurseries while the newly mother is resting. That would be my dream job. I am looking for someone to let me know what schooling I need for this career, and someone that is in this career to tell me what they think about it, their pay, and everything else. Please only answer if you know what you're talking about, thank you !

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Neonatal nurse, nursery nurse, or labor and delivery is the area in which you'd want to work. For this career, you'll have to become a licensed RN.

There are generally 2 degree paths: BSN, which is a 4 year degree, or an ADN, which is a 2-3 year degree.

Either degree will work, and after that you'll have to pass the state boards test to become an RN.

This is one of the most popular areas of nursing, and most of these nurses absolutely LOVE their job (in fact, they often work in this area for years and years).

If you're interested in becoming a nurse, you'll want to buy the book, "How to Pass Nursing School" by S.L. Page.

http://www.amazon.com/Pass-Nursing-School-S-L-Page-ebook/dp/B00FM8YCFE

Also, you can visit the website below (they have a ton of great info about nursing school).

Best wishes to you.

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How often can you listen to a babys heartbeat (while pregnant) without causing harm?

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ROBIN T

I bought one of those "baby heartbeat monitor"s (like the doctors have) and we asked the doctor if it would do any harm to the baby or my daughter and he said no. But we just got it today and already, we have listened to the heartbeat like 4 times for various family members. Is that too much?

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nope, it shouldnt hurt the baby at all, so listen your little heart out ! it wont hurt you or baby. its awesome to hear the little heartbeat and know that theres a little one inside of you <3<3

Best way to monitor the babies heartbeat?

Mommy 2 B

I was wondering what the best tool is to use to monitor the babies heartbeat? I have a stethoscope and I can't really hear anything? I am 16 weeks pregnant. Also looking to see whats the least expensive.

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The best thing and the only thing at this point in your pregnancy is a Doppler. They can get expensive to rent. Mine was about 40 a month and about 600 to purchase. I rented one for the month and it was the most amazing thing ever. I rented it from http://www.babybeat.com/ I will rent it again for my next baby. I was able to hear my sons heart beat at 15 weeks and could also hear my placenta. It also had a record feature. Its the same Doppler that they use in your OBs office.
http://c0nfusi0n.vip.warped.com/baby1.mp3
The link to my sons heart beat.

Stethoscope won't work till you are around 30 weeks or so. The same with the dopplers that you can purschase in the store. They won't work till you are about 32 weeks and with some people they don't work at all.

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Where can I buy a baby monitor for 2 different room?

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Angela

I have 2 babies and would like to find a baby monitor for both rooms in one. Is there such a thing? Someone help please!

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Target, Walmart, Babies R Us

What is the best 2 room video baby monitor?

Kristin

I would like to get a baby video monitor but I want it in both kids rooms with only one monitor screen. What is the best one on the market for the cheapest price. Or...is there a video system out that has only one camera that I can order a 2nd camera separate for?

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Hi

Like any other products, baby monitors need to suit your lifestyle and satisfy your requirements, even to the slightest of details. So before you purchase one, try to dwell on a number of factors first. These things will not only serve as your guide, they will also help you pick out the best type or brand for your little one.

Some of the things you need to consider are:

Range
Portability
Levels of Interference
Video Monitoring Options

There are more details at the link in the source box about the Best Baby Monitors and I hope they help

Take care

Paul

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At what age did you put your baby into there own room?

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My life is

This is what I am planning to do when my Little Man arrives I am planning to keep him in my room for the first 3 months then put him in his own room with a monitor and one of the newer motion sensors that you lay underneath him to monitor his movement and breathing of course!
What do you think about that?

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I put my son in his own room at 2 months, and only used a monitor. I heard the alarm thing goesoff to much. When we put our son in his crib, he slept longer, and we didn't hear all his little noises so we slept better.

What do you know about Baby Sensor Mats?

Fairy Dust

I am doing a little research into baby monitors. I have seen the sensor mat/pad which lies beneath the baby's matress. It goes off if it does not detect any sound/movement for 20 secs.
Now, a few concerns...
a) does it go off quite often in the night (scaring you half to death) but usually false alarms.
b) how does it sensor movement when baby is laying still? breathing movements? of which it would have to be very sensitive!
c) Do they really work?!

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we had one with our daughter. it senses the breath movements. The only time ours went off was when she finally figured out how to wiggle off of it giving me a heart attack lol.

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I just had a baby and want to loose the weight for a vacation that is in 2 months?

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I walk allot and i am constantly moving and doing stuff. I barely eat for I have barley anytime to with a new born. I dont want to spend hundreds of dollars for I just had baby and diapers and formula dont come cheap? Help please?

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Here you go: This is from my own experience and what has worked for me. I have laid it all out for you so that others may have the success I have.

The perfect way to loose weight and monitor your progress is to use a calorie counter on a daily basis while you diet.

Energy In/Energy Out

Food Intake: 1,200 Per Day

One Pound equals 3,500 Calories

To loose one pound per day, You need to burn your food intake plus your one pound of fat

1,200 (intake) + 3,500 (Outtake) = 4,700 Calories Burn

You must burn at least 4,700 Calories everyday to loose one pound at least. It is very easy to go up and beyond 4,700 calories each day.

Best way to do this is to track your progress on a calorie counter monitor watch. If you do it by the numbers you can loose the weight. It is just a matter of changing the way you think about weight loss.

Once you start wearing your calorie counter you can see the numbers increase and you fill find yourself doing extra things in your day, like tapping your foot while waiting at the light in your car, chewing gum, singing out loud and so on onto of your workout routines. You begin to see that everything you do in your day contributes to the overall numbers needed to loose that pound.



Water Intake/Less Storage

Most people do not get enough water in their system. Water is your body's principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60 to 80 percent of your weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. To determine if you are getting enough water use this simple formula.. Take your weight, for example 150 pounds and divide by 2. Take your answer which is 75 lbs and change it to ounces, in this case 75 ounces. That is how many ounces of water you need a day. Your body performs mostly on water. If you make sure you get enough water everyday your body will perform at top notch and your body will no longer have the cravings of junk food. You will have a better performing body system to help you work out and feel better thru out your day.

Good Food

My favorite things to eat:

Avocado Wraps

Simple: Low Carb Tortilla, Half Avocado sliced, alpha sprouts, lettuce, soy bacon...Just wrap it up and eat. You can vary the things you put inside so long as you keep it to approx 4 or 5 items. You want to make sure they are fresh, low calorie and filling. Avocado and mushrooms can replace meats in your meal and still have great taste.

Special K Cereals are fantastic. They have that sweetness that one craves and is so good for you. Calories are low. Great for even just dinner.

First thing in the morning...A Glass of Chocolate Milk. Yup!! Chocolate Milk. We all crave that "got to have" item in the morning. Milk is the best thing you can have for yourself while working out. The chocolate (and you can use Carnation Instant Milk for this but I simply use Nestle dry mix) will give you that sweet "snack" that you need. If you give your body a little bit of it and its in a control way, you will not crave sweets and junk the rest of the day.

Lean Cuisines

Fantastic food! Each meal is approx 180 t0 380 calories per box. So think about your calories. 1,200...You can still have several of these meals a day and still be under your intake requirements.

Itâs all about the numbers and watching what you take in and what you burn out. And you know what..If you go over your 1,200 mark for food intake...thatâs okay...you simple up your total calories burned for the day by what you took it. So long as you burn off the over all calories to be more than your food intake. Just make sure you stick too it so you can reach your weight loss goals.

Fruits and Veggies

All you want on the schedule listed below.
Bananas are my favorite. They are very filling and can make a meal all on their own.

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Vitamins

My favorite is ONE A DAY WITH ENERGY...I am in love with this vitamin because I am just like everyone else who loves those quick fix energy drinks. But what people do not realize is that energy drinks can contain 120 to 440 calories in just ONE Can. If you think about it..That is HALF of your allowed calories for food intake. The best alternative I have found is One a day with energy vitamin. Easy to spot, it is packaged in a green label bottle. Just One vitamin a day will give you as much energy as approx. 1 1/2 cans of red bull...WITHOUT the calorie intake.
WoW..now your making progress already because you have made more room in your intake calories for actual healthy food.

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Soda/Carbonation

Carbonation is terrible for your system because it bloats your stomach. And when your stomach bloats, your jeans just don't fit. You can drop one pant size simply by NOT drinking any carbonated drinks all together..Take away the bloat and you have instantly just made it one pant size lower. Besides, Sodas dehydrate you and with that One a Day Vitamin, you won't need the Caffeine in the soda and it will also cut out those extra calories that you don't need.
So remove that soda and the energy drinks and just think how much calories you just instantly removed from your daily intake. I normally consume what...four sodas and two energy drinks in one day...that is a total of .... 900 calories. Of what??? Nothing...Those are horrible calories and calories that can be replaced by food which will fuel your body for your day and your workouts.

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Your Body

Your body is like a computer. You must program your body to do what it is suppose to do so it won't crash and leave you with a virus. Your stomach is only the size of your fist. So think about it right now, Look at your hand and close your fist. Not very big is it. That is how much food you actually ONLY need to eat, each time you eat for every meal. If you eat anything more than that, you will stretch out your stomach which causes overeating and overweight.

What you need to do is eat every three hours, approx 5 to 7 times everyday around the same time. If you are always giving your body healthy and better food choices (the size of your fist) every three hours, your body will know you are giving it food. It will use that food properly. It will not go into starvation mode or store food away for later because it knows...it will get more in three hours. So what does your body do...it flushes everything out of your system because it doesn't need it.. Now it knows...you wont' forget about it and that food is on its way.

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Walking Buddy

This is the best thing especially for woman. Get a walking buddy. One hour everyday. Just think about how much talking, venting and laughing two woman can do together while walking and yup, you guessed it...it just burns more calories and reduces your stress. You now are more relaxed because you can talk and free yourself of whatever is frustrating you while getting into shape.

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I am a 16 year old boy trying to gain muscle?

HeyyoAznKi

I am a 16 year old asian boy who is currently 5 foot 8 trying to gain muscle. I am 130 lbs...i eat as much foods as i can with protein in it and i use 100% whey protein. What should i do to gain bicep muscles, pecs, and back and shoulder muscles. Please give me tips and exercises. Thanks people.

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14 is a good young age to start because your muscle building testosterone male hormone is high and will be along with growth hormone through your teen years. Work out with free weights, they're much much better (and harder) than the machines. You want to cause maximum stress to the muscles in your body, so you grow everywhere. You cannot only grow in one area, you can try, but you will get much better results if you work the whole body, the bigger muscles like legs/chest/shoulders/back take a lot of work and cause more growth all over the body. Do a whole body workout in one day, and repeat 3times a week. Use big muscles first because your energy will be higher, and do the smaller muscles at the end. Do at least 3sets of 8-12 reps per body part, then, once you have maximally stressed your muscles, the next thing you need to do is feed them well with good food. Food, is like a drug, and just like babies that eat regularly in the day to grow fast, you need to be eating more to grow. You do not need to eat much more than usual, but it should be enough that you gain 1-2lbs every week or 2weeks. The choice is yours about how much muscle you want, because if you work out hard and get good sleep for recovery, eating only a little will slow your growth, eating more will boost it to the maximum rate. The faster you gain muscle, the more you will also gain fat, the slower you gain muscle, the less fat you gain, so it is upto you if you want to get big fast and then diet off the fat later, for a month or so. If you gain about 1lb a week or 2weeks, that is reasonable, and there shouldn't be too much fat. Think of growing muscle like looking after a new baby plant. It needs food, water and to rest at night to grow. Good foods are for energy: brown bread/rice/pasta, potatoes,cereal,nuts,fruit. For health:fruit,veg,beans,oily fish. Make sure you eat at least 1g animal protein per lb of your bodyweight, if you weigh 100lbs, get at least 100g protein a day from animal produce like: lean meat,chicken,other birds,fish,eggs,milk. Make sure you drink at least 2litres water a day.

Here's some more guides from me on exercise and diet. When gaining weight (muscle) add calories instead of cutting calories. You can use this guide foe gaining weight (muscle) and losing weight (fat) just by either increasing or decreasing calories.

Weight loss/gain is all about this equation: energy taken in-energy used (energy for maintaining weight+energy burned in activity)

The basic equation to approximate maintenance needs is:

Maintenance=body weight in poundsx12
This is an estimate, and you may gain/lose according to difference in metabolism/activity level, weight you have to lose, genetic factors.

Conversion of weights: 300lbs:136kg:21stone or 1stone=14lbs, 1kg=2.2lbs

If you follow the maintenance and still gain/lose adjust by 250-500cals, monitoring weight after a week for reliability. Once you have a reasonable estimate, you want to lose weight healthily, otherwise, besides compromising health, your body realises whatâs happening and thinks itâs being starved to death and will resist your efforts by slowing metabolism. When you do eat, it will then use this opportunity to regain as much fat as possible, perhaps more than before. Itâs also important to realise most weight loss in the first week is mainly water, which easily comes back when eating normalises, as water is stored in the body with energy stores.

The guideline for healthy loss/gain, is 1-2lbs a week. This correlates to 3500-7000cals per week, or 500-1000cals less per day than maintenance.

Example: 200lbs person, maintenance= 200x12=2400cals a day
2lbs loss a week=7000cals a week or 1000cals less a day
2400-1000= 1400cals a day produces 2lbs a week loss.

When weight loss stops, you can increase activity and/or decrease cals further by 250-500cals per day.

Diet wise, fruits, veg, grains, brown bread and wholewheat pasta, good fats from extra virgin olive oil, oily fish like salmon, mackerel,fresh not tinned tuna, kippers. Lean sources protein like skinless poultry,lean cuts red meat, eggs, skim milk. At least 2litres or 8pints of water daily is recommended, more if exercising/in hot weather. Youâll need to look at everything you eat, not just the writing advertising the product, but the real information they hide on the back with the calories,carbs,protein,fat and salt. Eventually, youâll get an idea for the energy in foods, and you wonât always need to check. One thing to watch out for considering salt intake should be under5g, 1g sodium is 3-4g salt. Most of us eat 6-15g or more salt a day, the only way to cut this enough is to stop eating the premade, prepackaged ready meals and sauces.

Exercise wise, gym training with weights is very beneficial bringing many more health improvements beyond cardio. Resistance training means you donât just shrink from a pear/apple shape to a smaller pear/apple, but you actually shape your body at the same time.

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How much does it cost the first year to raise a baby and other questions.?

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Katie-Lynn

I am not pregnant. This is a protect for school.

What is the annual cost the first year to raise a baby?

Second question. Im going to give you a list of newborn items. Tell me which items are TRULY NECESSARY.

Crib
diaper changing table
rocking chair
baby monitor
baby bathtub
bottles
bottle brush
bottle drying rack
baby swing
pacifiers
infant bouncer
swaddling blanket
play mat
play pen
carseat

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Crib
Carseat
Bottles
Swaddling blanket
Play mat (can be used on floor as changing mat too)
These are the basic basic needs for me. You can get by without the others but not these.

The annual costs for a baby each year is different for every person. Some woman breast feed which is cheaper than formula. Others use cloth diapers which are cheaper than disposable etc.
I bought a pack of 15 reusable pea pod diapers for $70. These can be used from newborn right up to 3 years, so I only bought 1 pack of disposable diapers during the first year, to see what was better. Diapers are about $10 (new Zealand dollars) a pack. Babies go through about 5-10 nappies each day in the first few weeks, and then about 3-5 a day from around 4 months to a year. So do the math and it'll give you an approximate answer (get the price of diapers from your local supermarket).
If breast fed, it cost nothing. I breast fed, but I also bought a breast pump and baby bottles for $150 in case baby needed to be left with another person etc. if formula feeding, do some research online on the average formula used a month, and then times that by 12 (12 months in a year) get a price from your local supermarket.
Clothes- this depends on where you buy from etc, but I spent about $800 on all clothes up to 12 months. (including shoes, socks, togs, pyjamas etc)
I spent about $20 or so on baby shampoo, soap and powder every 6 or so weeks, so that's about $180 a year.
I bought baby towels and facecloths before my baby was born and they lasted right up until she was four. I spent $30 on 5 towels and a couple packs of facecloths.
Bibs- got given some at baby shower, but bought a few packs for $20 around about, these lasted the whole time needed.
Bassinet/Moses basket - needed for first 8 weeks, cost me $80
Crib- needed up until about 2- cost me $250
Stroller- needed up until about 3- cost me $150
Car seat- Bought a seat that was used from birth til 4 years. Cost $150
Blankets, sheets, duvets for crib- got given some at baby shower but probably costs about $100 for a couple pairs of sheets, blankets etc
Swaddling blankets- needed for first few weeks (I used them but not necessary) depending on brand etc but I got a few muslin wraps for $30.
Baby bath- optional, but I used one. $30
Medication such as baby Tylenol, gripe water, teething gel, teething powder etc about $50 all up the first year (depends)
Baby food- baby cereals, rusks, custards and other tinned foods probably about $90 a month (depends how much food baby eats. This price is based on my baby who at 7 months ate 2 tins a day, at $1.50 each) I also bought veggies and meat, and puréed these myself for baby. (this price will depend, as some babies don't start real food until a year old) my girl at 10-12 months was eating the same foods as I was.
Some people will put their children into childcare, this is another cost.
Where I live, medical attention for under 5's is free, but many people will have to pay for this as well.
Hope I haven't forgotten anything :)
Hope I helped!

What are the best baby monitors?

Peace*Love

I am looking for a new baby monitor and I need one for under $50. If its digital/video I can spend under $100. If you have any suggestions on good ones it would be so helpful!! thanks!

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Ours cost us close to $100.00, but I absolutely loved it. We had the Angel Care Monitor, it had an alarm on it to let us know if our daughter stopped breathing. After 10 seconds of no movement, a quick beep would go off. If no movement for 20 seconds the complete alarm would go off. It was absolutely wonderful. I was able to sleep so much better knowing that an alarm would go off if my daughter stopped breathing at night while I was sleeping..

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How to reset a Clearblue easry fertility monitor?

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reese

I just bought a Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor off of EBAY. Can someone please tell me how to reset it.

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I also bought one off of ebay but luckly did not get a chance to use it but these are the instructions word for word that she sent me with mine! Hope it helps!

1. Remove the plastic cap from one end of a clean-unused-test-stick and snap the cap onto the other end of stick. Insert the test stick into the test stick slot of the monitor. The beveled corner on the insertion end of the stick must face in toward the monitor. THE STICK MUST SNAP INTO PLACE TO PERFORM PROPERLY. THE MONITOR SHOULD NOT BE TUNRED ON UNTIL STEP 2.

2. Press and hold the "M" button. Continue pressing the "M" button while turning the monitor on. NOTE: Do not take finger off the "M" button until these directions say to to do so in Step 5.

3. The screen will show the "remove the test stick" symbol(a flashing test stick with an arrow pointing right). Conitnue pressing "M".

4. Keep pressing the "M" button and in about 20 seconds, you will see a screen full of symbols. The screen will also display these symbols when you initially turn the montior on for the FIRST time. This indicates the memory is now cleared of all prior data.

5. Remove test stick first and then QUICKLY release your finger from the "M" button. The memory should now be cleared.

6. Your screen should display a flashing "M" and one or two dashes. If it does not, it will probably show a "1" and an "M" in a non-flashing mode. If so, you will need to repeat all steps of this process. This procedure may take several times before you successfully reset the unit to its"new" state.


7. Start using the monitor on CD 1 as per the instruction booklet.



HOPE THIS HELPS YOU AND BABY DUST TO YOU AND ALL TTC!!!!

What is the best and worst aspect of being a labor and delivery nurse?

Nurse Autu

I am a nursing student, and I am most interested in working in labor and delivery. I was just wondering what what the best and worst part of that unit is and if the burnout rate is high. I imagine the hardest part would be letting a baby go home with obviously unfit parents, and stillbirths. How often does this happen? How are you typically treated by patients? Do you HAVE to assist in circumcisions? In general could you just tell me anything you think would be helpful

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I'm an LDRP nurse and I love it. I feel like I have the best job in the world. The best part of my job is being a part of the most important event in people lives. We get alot of feedback from our patients through patient call backs and surveys, and nothing makes my day like seeing a patient or patient family say that I made a difference. Just knowing that I made that family's birth experience a little more special is an awesome feeling.
I don't think the burnout rate is high, most nurses who work in this area are here because this is where they truly want to be and love what they do.
The hardest parts are the obvious, when we don't get a good baby, drug addicted moms, poor home situations etc., but also, dealing with some of the doctors can be difficult. This can be a very intense unit and the docs tend to be very intense and can be very difficult to deal with at times. As a nurse you need to know your stuff and be able to handle doctors when things aren't going as planned. Remember that every pregnant woman that comes through the door is 2 patients, the fact that we cannot see one of them makes it all the more important that we are experts at reading monitors and knowing signs and symptoms of something going wrong.
And, yes, if you work in a postpartum unit you will have to assist with circumcisions. It's not that bad, you just have to remove your personal feelings from the situation. I work midnights, so I don't have to do it often, docs do circs when they make rounds on day shift.
Labor/Delivery is not the kind of place you work because you think it might be fun to care for babies and be part of the birth experience. It's the kind of place either you "love it" or you "hate it". It takes a long time, alot of dedication and learning experiences before you can be good at it. Be sure it's what you want before you make that kind of decision.

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How can a person with alzheimers drive a car or wonder from home and not get in a car wreck,or hit by a car.?

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Leta

I've heard that some end up in another city. I'm only 47 and I forget things a lot and it scares me.

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You bring up a great question. Someone with Alzheimerâs should not be out wandering the streets, but it does happenâand it generally ends badly. Many nursing homes that serve the dementia population have monitoring systems in place, such as Wanderguard. These systems can also be used in the home environment. It may seem cruel to put a tracking bracelet on someone who isnât a criminal, but it goes a long way in assuring safety.

If you think your memory is weakening, thereâs a lot you can do to strengthen it. While it is unlikely you are currently experience early onset dementia, it wouldnât hurt to keep your mind limber. I recommend a video game called Brain Age. I actually wrote a blog on this a while back for Gilbert Guide, a resource for long-term care. Hereâs an excerpt:

âIn addition to detecting and improving the effects of Alzheimerâs, computerized games can also help keep middle-aged minds agile. Nintendo, a staple of my youth, has come up with a game called Brain Age. The company contends that using the game for only minutes a day and engaging in âcerebral workoutsâ can stimulate the mind enough to actually decrease oneâs âbrain age.â All you need is a Nintendo DS to jump right in and start reading literary classics aloud, solving math problems and drawing from memory, just to name a few tasks. The game was founded in Japan, released as âDr. Kawashimaâs Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?â in Europe and released in the US as âBrain Ageâ in April of 2006. Some skeptics have asserted that improvement in Sudoku is hardly an indication of oneâs capacity to better conduct activities of daily living. One thing is certainâmarketing to baby boomers and seniors is a smart move for a company with vast competition in targeting the teen market.â

Click here to read the rest of the post:

http://www.gilbertguide.com/blog/2007/01/30/detecting-and-improving-your-brain-age/

If you donât see yourself playing video games to strengthen your memory, try sudoku. A little mental challenge goes a long way!

I hope this information helps,
Lori

What kind of games can be played at a 3 y/o girls bday party?

*sexy moch

my friend is giving his 3 y/o daughter a party for her bday and he needs some ideas on games that they can play and I am clueless. Isn't that why they invented chuck e cheese? LOL!
I actually think she is too younf for all of that but thats just my opinion.

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Chuck E Cheese's is not a bad idea but you dont want the big rat to scare some of the kids. Good games for three year olds consist of things that kids that age already know how to do. Like: Pin the Tail on the Donkey(or whatever animal chosen), Hot Potatoe, , musical Chairs, Hitting a Pianta, Freeze Tag or Tag You're It, Red Light, Green Light, Stop, Dance Contest (everyone can win), have a Sak race,have a Running race, Balls for catching and kicking,Finger painting, Face painting(done by adults) Let them string beads and make lengthy chain, necklaces or bracelets and The Hokey Pokey. She can also go to a near by department store and find Whoola Hoops, Bowling Ball sets, Twister for Kids(they just made one), Golf sets, Baseball sets and other games that are similar. Three year old babies do not like scheduled birthday parties. Having games(monitored by adults) or Toys (sharing- monitored by adults) that cause them to run and play is good enough for them. My daughters party was a blast. The kids at good played until they were tired and most of all went to sleep after such a good time. Tell your friend to think of the things that her daughter likes to do and expand on that because most three year olds like a lot of the same things. Giving them options, allows everyone to be satified especially the kids and no one is left out. The best thing is that these games and activites are in expensive. These are just a few ideas I have used with my own child and children I work with in the daycare. Best wishes-MD

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