Two Posts in One Day / Juvenile Solutions Thermobaby Bath Ring

So I know that two posts from me in one day is an oddity however after giving my nine month old his bath I had to post about the nifty bath ring that holds him in place.

At eight months old it was clearly obvious that my son was growing out of his infant tub rather rapidly. Like any good parent I began scouring the web for the best next step in support for my son in the tub. He was a sitter but when he got over excited he would topple over. I found my solution int the Juvenile Solutions Thermobaby Bath Ring. There are no moving parts other than the three small turning toys on the belly bar. My little one sits comfortably with nothing to scratch him while being supported on all sides. The four suction cups on the bottom work very well and the hole ting is made of sturdy, easy to clean plastic.

Washing my son in this handy gadget is far easier since I have two free hands. Accessing his bum and front parts is no trickier than washing him in an infant tub. I feel safe enough to let him play in the tub while sitting in the bath ring while I brush my teeth. I still keep an eye on him but I don't have to hold him all the time and he has fun with his freedom in the tub. He loves to splash and play with his rubber ducky and toy boat and this bath ring allows him to do that with out mommy's pesky hands getting in the way!

YAY! Washer Fixed!

So for the past month or so our washer has been acting up. We have a whirlpool front loader that's smaller than 4.2 cubic feet in size which is small. To put it into perspective to keep up with my small family's laundry including towels and sheets I have to do at least three loads of laundry a day. A load consists of three full sized towels or two bath sheets. The clothing equivalent is two pairs of jeans and three shirts. Anymore and it won't wash or rinse properly. So when I can only do a load of laundry a day dirty clothes start to pile up.

It all started with the door not unlocking at the end of a cycle. Then it decided that it wouldn't complete the spin cycle. Last Wednesday it decided to not complete the rinse cycle. Enough is enough and I had to call in the appliance repair man. At the cost of $134.00 for minimum appointment time and labor they showed me the issue which was the filter on the washing machine and cleaned it out for me. The thing looks like a fat plastic popsicle base which is located in a little compartment in the lower right front corner of the machine. The little popsicle thing is riddled with hole to catch large pieces of lint but let water go though. Washing machines are smart. The door wasn't unlocking because the water wasn't draining properly. It's a safety precaution so you don't open the door and get a bunch of water on your floor.It's the same reason the spin cycle wasn't working or the rinse. It couldn't get rid of the water.

I learned something new today and next time I won't have to spend the hundred plus dollars to fix it! YAY!

The After Holiday Thaw

So the holidays are over and my brain has thawed and the stress has lessened somewhat. The new toys for my son have been well tested and new baby-proofing measures have been implemented.

My son has reached his ninth month and hasn't progressed passed the army crawl but has decided that pulling himself up to standing using his new play-pen gate is a great idea. The new play pen (a
North States Superyard 3 in 1 Metal Gate) is terrifically sturdy and very versatile. My husband and I chose this gate over a plastic version because of its versatility and sturdiness. This gate can be used closed in a playpen format, mounted to the wall to close off wood stoves or stairs and it can also be a free standing unit. Not to mention one panel has a swinging door that locks like many of the plain touchless gates. The one downside is that because it is metal it is a bit heavier than its plastic counterpart. To us the sturdiness far outweighs the weight issues.

That's it for now. This post is short and sweet since I need to get back to making baby food. More to come soon!