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In the Bag: Keep 'Em Quiet in Church
The Trip: Sunday Church Services
The Bag: Built NY Medium Market Tote. You want the kids to have easy access to their stuff and get in and out of the bag fast - so don't put items in a bag with 47 different zippered and velcroed compartments.This tote from Built NY is made of cushy neoprene (which may dampen the noise when the kids inevitably drop it on the floor) and keeps drinks cool and all their items in plain view. It's also machine washable.
Hungry Kids are Noisy Kids: Snacks are often the first line of defense, but keep in mind that crinkly packages should be left behind. If you use a Snack Trap, noise and crumbs can be left at home. Drinks should be used with the understanding that the more liquid you put in, the more often you'll hear, "but I have to go NOW..."
Quiet Entertainment: Classic toys to keep 'em quiet are Magna Doodle and Etch-A-Sketch For another take on creative play, try those Automoblox Minis the kids have been drooling over. A new toy is as exciting to a child as new car smell to Mommy and Daddy!
Last Minute Addition: Toss in their favorite book (the one they can look at or read over and over and over...) and the service will be over before the kids have time to get bored.
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Sounds like some great ideas. I am especially excited about the neoprene tote... AND it's cute! Also a snack trap-who knew! What a fabulous idea.Posted by: Stephanie | May 10, 2008 5:10 AM
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