I can only dream!
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We started using a Hatch around 2.5. Spore is a rule follower; it clicked for him pretty quickly but I’m not sure if he would have understood it much earlier.
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I know it’s not the hatch but I still have my momcozy sleep light, which basically has the same functions but just had a little light that didn’t fully turn off and made me crazy with Mos light sensitivity - could send it to you if you’re interested?
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Sure, go ahead! Cuckoo sleeps with a night light anyway.
Wait, I thought you meant you could send me a link but did you mean you have a whole unused light?! That would be amazing! It’s not urgent though! Could probably wait for Mo’s next appointment.
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The whole light!
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Yay! That sounds perfect, thank you so much!
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I don’t know what climate you live in, but I live in Vermont (very cold and wet). We spend a lot of time outside in the winter and waterproof hand coverings aren’t optional. So my advice is related to that kind of climate.
I prefer mittens with a big gaiter that goes over the outside of the coat. Found it easier to put on and off then the ones that have a long wrist thing under the coat. For toddlers I used Veyo Mittyz which did not have a thumb hole, just one big pocket for the whole hand. Loved them but it looks like they maybe went out of business 
Regardless, I recommend mittens with no thumb for toddlers, much easier to get their hand in there. For slightly bigger kids I like Stonz mittens. Warm, waterproof, no snow gets up the sleeve because the gaiter goes up to nearly their elbow.
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It’s ok for my kid (4yo) to get flu and COVID vaccines at the same appointment, right?
Her pediatrician doesn’t offer either this year so I have to make the appointments my own at a local clinic. Any reason to space them out vs get them together? (@Bracken_Joy ?)
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Yes, totally fine! To the point that it is an ongoing debate I’ve seen in Medscape opinion pieces on whether we should start doing them packaged together as a seasonal flu+covid booster. They also can get them paired with routine childhood vaccinations. And because children are always sniffly, it’s also worth knowing that a mild cold does not disqualify children from receiving routine vaccines unless your doctor tells you otherwise because of underlying health conditions. 
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Thanks! Adults got them over the weekend and Pipsqueak is really motivated to get hers today (of course under 5 is harder to find a clinic that will vaccinate). I found a place but didn’t have time to research before the appointment this afternoon. Appreciate you!!
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Happy to help! Good luck finding a place and ty for your part in public health 
Has anyone used leakproof undies like these in place of pull ups for kids? We are approaching the potty training gauntlet
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No, but those look interesting! I would probably try getting just one pair and see if they are actually the right amount of absorbance for your kid’s pee volume.
I highly recommend “Stress Free Potty Training” if you’re looking for good resources. There is a child personality quiz at the beginning, 1-2 (short!) chapters common to all kids and then relevant sections based on your kid’s personality.
It helped validate that we were going about things the right way for Pipsqueak, which was very much not the “3-day training” that’s popular in our parenting culture today.
(I’m happy to share what worked for us at any point if you think that’s helpful)
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Thanks for the rec!!
We used waterproof plastic underpants that went overtop of regular underpants, once we were to the point where we got through the initial hurdle, where we just kept them naked all the time. The idea is that they feel their underpants get wet and have the negative association with wet undies, but it makes cleanup easier and helps prevent accidents on furniture/carpet/etc. Amazon.com : BISENKID 6 Packs Waterproof Plastic Potty Training Covers for Training Plastic Pants Good Elastic Rubber Pants for Toddlers Plastic Training Pants Girl 2t : Baby
It went really well with D2, but D1 just got too big and her accidents were so much liquid that it didn’t actually make anything easier and they were one extra step, so we stopped using them.
We have always used pullups just for sleeping - naps and nights.
So much with potty training really depends on your kid and their own needs and motivations. D2 was completely potty trained when she was barely 2. Like, very occasional accidents but doing 99% in the potty. D1 is 5 and still has many accidents per week 
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Very specific ISO- does anyone know where I can source very warm preschool size outerwear with NO HOOD? The hoods make it hard to get her in the bike seat with her helmet and balaclava.
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Reima brand are all removable.
I recommend buying through Sierra if they have any.
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We did thick undies (padded, claim to reduce leaks and have a something layer. Not waterproof). The big win with them is that they make it so your kid is wet but they don’t soak everything forever. Outfit needs a change and somewhere near them needs a wipe. The big con is that if your kid gets used to peeing in them or they consciously or subconsciously treat it like a diaper there is a big setback. If you use a brand that’s on amazon, get a few and you can order more if you want them. I think we’ve cycled both kids in and out of them.
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We have 2 secondhand jackets with removable hoods. One is a Patagonia Tribbles jacket (good for most cold days around 30F) and the other is from Baby Gap (even warmer for longer expeditions or extra nasty weather).
https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=525810012&vid=1&tid=gpns000044
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