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I started looking for play pens that were a little bigger than the pack and plays and none of the major stores sell play pens outside of pac and plays. If you do, what ones do you use?
Can they pick the play yards up? I suggested that and my husband said that she would pick it right up or knock it down. She's a very strong baby and ready to walk. When they use them to stand do the gates fall down?
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i use one at the beach, i bought it at baby's r us, it is very large, round and has a tent like top, also a zipper door on side it is the best i have ever seen, i leave the zipper undone so it is not so prison like, my 2 year old enjoys it as a play tent, so i have got my money out of it, i think it was about 80.00 it is so nice for both my 8 month old and 2 year old at the beach, pool or camping, they can take a nap, or just get out of the sun, the roof is easy to put on and take off, it is made by Graco
i use one at the beach, i bought it at baby's r us, it is very large, round and has a tent like top, also a zipper door on side it is the best i have ever seen, i leave the zipper undone so it is not so prison like, my 2 year old enjoys it as a play tent, so i have got my money out of it, i think it was about 80.00 it is so nice for both my 8 month old and 2 year old at the beach, pool or camping, they can take a nap, or just get out of the sun, the roof is easy to put on and take off, it is made by Graco
What are some free or cheap activities for kids to do in the summer IN CHICAGO?
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One key source to consult regarding KIDS activities in Chicago is the completely FREE Chicago Parent Magazine.
Each season, they publish a free "Going Places" magazine that has extensive lists of children's activities that can be done in Chicagoland. You can get a taste here: http://www.chicagoparent.com/magazines/going-places .
You can pick up free copies of Chicago Parent's monthly issues at public libraries, Whole Foods Market, Babies R Us, Once Upon a Child, and some doctor's offices. You can become a registered user on their web site to receive weekly newsletters too. See http://www.chicagoparent.com/my-account/login.aspx . The web site has many archived issues and other information too.
There really isn't a resource more comprehensive than that one, truly.
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But to break down some basics, but geared toward children:
* The Chicago Public Library system and its numerous branches offer many free (or inexpensive) workshops for children. Yes, Lincoln Park Zoo is free, but if you know someone with a suburban Chicago Library Card who can check out a Museum Pass (http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/czs/pass.aspx and http://www.museumadventure.org/ ), you can go to Brookfield Zoo (and other attractions) for relatively free as well.
* The Chicago Park District (http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ ): Free beaches and free grass for picnicking and playing. Free other stuff that I've mentioned before. Millennium Park hosts a "Family Fun Festival" every summer. Also, in conjunction with the Childrens Museum, they host Family Fun Activity Tents on the sides of the park.
* Attend the numerous neighborhood festivals.
* Go to book store events/workshops designed for children. Get more
free air conditioning. Check out their web sites for upcoming - likely free or inexpensive - events. See http://jump.suntimes.com/list.cfm?tag=kidsbookstore and http://www.centerstagechicago.com/literature/bookstores/styles/childrens.html for lists of kids book stores.
* Look at online "Chicago" guide resources for deals related to children.
* Navy Pier is free admission, but can get expensive if you can't say no to purchases and attractions.
* Museums - check their sites for free days (times) or free admission in general.
* Contact various community organizations, neighborhood clubs, childrens' sports leagues. Sometimes they sponsor and organize free/cheap trips and activities for the kiddies.
* Go to community theater productions. Some of them are inexpensive, for all ages, and are performed outside.
One key source to consult regarding KIDS activities in Chicago is the completely FREE Chicago Parent Magazine.
Each season, they publish a free "Going Places" magazine that has extensive lists of children's activities that can be done in Chicagoland. You can get a taste here: http://www.chicagoparent.com/magazines/going-places .
You can pick up free copies of Chicago Parent's monthly issues at public libraries, Whole Foods Market, Babies R Us, Once Upon a Child, and some doctor's offices. You can become a registered user on their web site to receive weekly newsletters too. See http://www.chicagoparent.com/my-account/login.aspx . The web site has many archived issues and other information too.
There really isn't a resource more comprehensive than that one, truly.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
But to break down some basics, but geared toward children:
* The Chicago Public Library system and its numerous branches offer many free (or inexpensive) workshops for children. Yes, Lincoln Park Zoo is free, but if you know someone with a suburban Chicago Library Card who can check out a Museum Pass (http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/czs/pass.aspx and http://www.museumadventure.org/ ), you can go to Brookfield Zoo (and other attractions) for relatively free as well.
* The Chicago Park District (http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ ): Free beaches and free grass for picnicking and playing. Free other stuff that I've mentioned before. Millennium Park hosts a "Family Fun Festival" every summer. Also, in conjunction with the Childrens Museum, they host Family Fun Activity Tents on the sides of the park.
* Attend the numerous neighborhood festivals.
* Go to book store events/workshops designed for children. Get more
free air conditioning. Check out their web sites for upcoming - likely free or inexpensive - events. See http://jump.suntimes.com/list.cfm?tag=kidsbookstore and http://www.centerstagechicago.com/literature/bookstores/styles/childrens.html for lists of kids book stores.
* Look at online "Chicago" guide resources for deals related to children.
* Navy Pier is free admission, but can get expensive if you can't say no to purchases and attractions.
* Museums - check their sites for free days (times) or free admission in general.
* Contact various community organizations, neighborhood clubs, childrens' sports leagues. Sometimes they sponsor and organize free/cheap trips and activities for the kiddies.
* Go to community theater productions. Some of them are inexpensive, for all ages, and are performed outside.
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