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    What are your best mind blowers for kids under 5?

    @digifriend Then the science lesson! Non-newtonian fluids! Whipping heavy cream makes it thicker (rheopectic, or thicker over time) Ketchup gets thinner the more you shake it (shear thinning) Cornstarch and water get thicker under stress (shear thickening) Fun fact, children's Tylenol is...
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    What are your best mind blowers for kids under 5?

    @jayy_c24 Red light, red light please turn green, before we have to scream, scream, SCREAM (time it so last scream is when it changes)
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    How long should dads take paternity leave if they can afford to?

    @sonnybaker No amount of money can get that time back. Ever. I took the full 12 weeks (American FMLA) but was only paid 4 by my employer. Making money never supercedes my family. My family and my wife needed me and I wanted to be there. We budgeted for this and it was the single best...
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    Thank you r/predaddit! You've brightened my perspective!

    @73137_hawk We are happy to share tips and cost info too. My wife ordered them all so I'm not certain on the initial up front cost. We are also using cloth wipes. I also recommend finding the right coupons to get honest wipes. Only ones I could find that are mostly biodegradable to a...
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    Thank you r/predaddit! You've brightened my perspective!

    @davidhillfive1 Us too! So absorbent lol.
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    Thank you r/predaddit! You've brightened my perspective!

    @davidhillfive1 Best practice is to "scrape" off what you can into the toilet. Pee is just a liquid and will be cleaned off like any stain it spill. Occasionally running the washing machine empty with bleach can help keep it clean. My wife has cared for young children before and has a few...
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    Thank you r/predaddit! You've brightened my perspective!

    @davidhillfive1 We are cloth diapering. More wash but less landfill. Initial upfront investment pays for itself quickly.
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    Thank you r/predaddit! You've brightened my perspective!

    @kbp78 I am so sick of other father's saying how your "life is gonna change" or "you won't be able to travel anymore" type comments......don't pawn your disappointment or misery onto me. I am at the point that I want to respond "I'm sorry you don't like your kids /regret having them" I WANT...
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