5AF Parenting Thread

Postby **Freddy Rumsen** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:41 am

School starts today.

1st, 3rd, 6th, and 8th.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:47 am

Daughter spent half the night coughing, so I'm essentially a zombie this morning. It's too early for colds to start, so I'm pounding Emergen-C now.

Postby **count2infinity** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:48 am

We've entered the hitting phase. Every little thing causes mini c2i to start slapping us. I imagine it's just a phase, anyways... we'll see.

Postby **blackjack68** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:26 am

Have you gone through biting?

Postby **count2infinity** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:29 am

She's only got two teeth so far... (16 1/2 months old). So no.

Postby **Morkle** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:42 am

oof, our son has 4 teeth showing and one ready to pop through at 9 months. The drool is unreal.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:13 am

Recommendations for cabinet locks please?

I'd like something that isn't super visible, if possible. And I have white cabinets.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:16 am

If you want something not visible from the outside, your options are limited to something like this. I used a similar lock on my cabinets, and they worked out perfectly.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:31 am

If you want something not visible from the outside, your options are limited to something like this. I used a similar lock on my cabinets, and they worked out perfectly.

How do you open these? They're not making sense to me. Im missing something

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:31 am

oh, do they open a little then you push down on the circle?

Postby **meow** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:32 am

We use these

Kiscords Baby Safety Cabinet Locks for Knobs Child Safety Cabinet Latches for Home Safety Strap for Baby Proofing Cabinets Kitchen Door RV No Drill No Screw No Adhesive / 5 Pack (White) (White)

Only because our cabinet handles don’t attach to the doors at the top or bottom so it’s a super quick slip on and off

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:33 am

Yep, you pull the cabinet door open slightly, then press down on the top to lower the hook end past the plastic fence. I screwed mine into the cabinet doors and frame, not wanting to risk the tape failing.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:34 am

Yeah, I'd rather not have something visible if there's an adequate invisible option.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:35 am

These are for lower cabinets, correct?

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:36 am

I've never used them, but I thought about going this route, too:

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:38 am

Yes, lower cabinets. I saw those as well. I'd lose the key

I'll probably just go your route.

Postby **count2infinity** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:53 am

Why do you want them to not be visible? People know you have a kid. We use plastic chain toys as cabinet locks and they work great.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:37 pm

They do a version of rock, paper, scissors at taekwondo where the winner takes a rubber sword and whacks the loser in a blocking pad held over their head. My daughter just went through the entire lot of them and I was pretty sure that if it hadn’t lasted one more round she’d have gotten into trouble.

The kids all seem to enjoy being smacked with swords.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:16 pm

Is the children's museum worth it for an almost 1 year old who can't yet walk? My wife wants to do something next weekend with the lil guy for his birthday. It looks as if they have a toddler/nursery floor so i presume yes.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:10 am

Is the children's museum worth it for an almost 1 year old who can't yet walk? My wife wants to do something next weekend with the lil guy for his birthday. It looks as if they have a toddler/nursery floor so i presume yes.

I would think even with a toddler/nursery floor he would still be a little young. If you guys want to go, go for it, but I'd be more inclined to take him somewhere like the zoo.

Postby **count2infinity** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:46 am

At that age, it's more for your wife than it is for your kid.

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:35 am

We've had season passes the past couple years at the Children's museum. There are areas where it's basically just a toy room, but also fun for 5-6 year olds. If he's into water, the third floor is a splash area. Just be aware there will be older kids running around not paying attention to your rugrat.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:17 pm

Had a great orientation day at my daughter's Kindergarten this morning. I'll be making sure I am home for her to get on and off the bus tomorrow. And then our son arriving in less than six weeks

Postby **count2infinity** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:47 pm

I can't imagine getting a kid through the daycare phase, into "real" school, and then BAM, back to start. Best of luck shadrick.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:49 pm

I can't imagine getting a kid through the daycare phase, into "real" school, and then BAM, back to start. Best of luck shadrick.

Hah, it's gonna be a wild ride. Thank you sir.