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My kid went NUTS over the Christmas lights

scarlettoctoberscarlettoctober member
in October 2011 Moms

Last year, he liked to look at the tree, but didn't seem to really care all that much.  This year?  I am going to have my hands full. 

I started decorating today and wrapped lights around the railing that looks down into our foyer (split-level house).  The lights change from white to colored and back and DS LOVES them.  He watched me put them up, but when DH put him on the floor, he couldn't see them and got distracted.  When he finally saw them again, he booked it across the floor.  He laughed and talked to them, and even reached out to touch them, but didn't try to pull them down.

We're putting the tree up tonight...I wonder if it will fit in the Pack 'n Play....

Married 08.19.06 ~ DS 9.30.11 ~ Baby #2 EDD 11.28.18

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  • AngLK987AngLK987 member

    I'm so dreading putting up the tree and the insanity that will ensue. Between a 13 month old, 2 cats and 2 dogs, I'm sure it's going to be a disaster... any BTDT moms with advice on how to keep a toddler away from the tree? 

      
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  • Elsa1984Elsa1984 member
    We are going to put our tree in what we call the "kid corral"....it's the giant octagon play pen....I think they are like 70 bucks. Totally worth it to save the tree from little hands!
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  • Sammy-MaeSammy-Mae

    Keeping a kid away from the tree is fighting a losing battle.  So don't fight the battle.  Kid proof the tree as much as possible and let them enjoy it. 

    Kid tree proofing tips.

    1.  Large tree stand.  We have a stand that is huge  hard to tip over. 

    2.  Put the tree in a corner and anchor it to each wall with some fishing line and some eye hooks.

    3. Glass ornaments at the top of the tree plastic and fabric ones at the bottom.  Any heirlooms put in storage until they are about 4. 

    4.  Big heavy presents at the base of the tree.

     

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  • christiney06christiney06 member
    Awww....that's so cute! I hear you on the tree thing though.  My sons first Christmas he was 9 months and not mobile yet so it was a non issue.  the next year, at almost 2 he was shockingly good with it.  I think DD will be a nightmare and I'm going to try to use my Super yard around it.  not sure how much good it will do though! 
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  • AngLK987AngLK987 member

    imageElsa1984:
    We are going to put our tree in what we call the "kid corral"....it's the giant octagon play pen....I think they are like 70 bucks. Totally worth it to save the tree from little hands!

     We have one I bought from my BFF, It's currently blocking our "disaster corner" and by that I mean MH's desk & our pellet stove, to keep her out of that trouble. I can't really afford to buy another one right now to use just for the tree. I don't plan to use the glass bulbs this year, so that will avoid that trouble, I'll have to check otu what other hazards lie with the rest of the decor. I didn't even decorate last year so I can't remember what we have.  

      
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  • pennysuedogpennysuedog
    Violet is like a cat.  She lays under the tree and kicks her feet up and swats at it with her hands.
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