https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:54:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917720 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:53:47 +0000 lindseykaye 2917720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: I recently switched us to microfiber sheets after way too many sets of cotton sheets that pilled after just a few uses/washes (some cheap and some $$$). Happy so far! Amazon basics have been pretty good for me, with a ton of colors and patterns, but I know some reviews question the quality of the seam stitching so there may be some inconsistency there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917708 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:58:23 +0000 PinkElephant 2917708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: I'll be contrary here and say that the 100% cotton Pillowfort sheets have NOT worked on my kids' deep mattresses - it is a struggle to get the fitted sheet on! The "microfiber" (polyester) ones have been fine fit-wise. They wouldn't be my first choice of fabric, but my kids were gifted a set each and really like that silky, airy feel.</p> <p>The "Room Essentials" jersey sets are 100% cotton (but stretchy, like a t-shirt) and might be out in some cute prints right now for the college crowd.</p> <p>ETA: I'm with you on not buying PBK - I've cleaned way too much nail polish, marker, putty/slime, puke, etc. out of sheets to think it's worth spending so much on toddler/elementary age bedding! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917700 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:23:30 +0000 meadow 2917700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bakingdoodle: @catgirl: @bhbee: @ilovepie: excellent I had half cotton ones picked out &amp; swapped the rest from my cart. Thx for the advice!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917698 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:59:35 +0000 jhd 2917698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: we have Threshold sheets from target and have been happy with them. I already had a duvet cover from ikea that I wanted to use in DS’s room, so I just got solid color sheets from target to match. Holding up well after two years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917696 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:00:35 +0000 ilovepie 2917696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have pillow fort kids too and neglected to check for 100% cotton because I assumed that anything for kids would be cotton. Definitely check. </p> <p>I also got these from the normal sheet section at Target a few years ago for a little boy's train room. We told him they were train track print and he was happy. </p> [attach=10426/20/qe3h10.450x600.IMG_20200726_165758.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917694 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:28:22 +0000 bhbee 2917694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with above! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917693 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:48:36 +0000 catgirl 2917693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bakingdoodle: same. They have some sets that are 100% cotton and some that are polyester. We buy the 100% cotton ones and have been very pleased with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917691 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:39:04 +0000 bakingdoodle 2917691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the pillowfort from Target but only when it's 100% cotton.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-sheets#post-2917690 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:05:30 +0000 meadow 2917690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we are moving our twin 4yos into their big kid beds real soon.</p> <p>I'm getting ready to order sheets (6 sets/3 per child)... I don't have high end taste......but just want to see if anyone has liked pillowfort sheets from target? I like the $20 price point (versus PBK where $20 gets you one pillow case :( ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sibling-bed-sharing#post-2860757 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:31:52 +0000 cyoung 2860757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sisters shared a bed. From 3rd grade to 7th grade I shared a room with my other 3 siblings. My brother and I had the bunk bed. My sister slept in a full size bed together. They didnt mind. If anything they liked it cause they always had a buddy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sibling-bed-sharing#post-2860756 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:29:42 +0000 Sams Mom 2860756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I shared a bed with one sister or the other until I was probably 9. We had a full size bed at first, and then a queen size. All 3 of us would end up in the same bed until my older sister was probably 7?</p> <p>My mom said it definitely kept us out of their bed, and I didn't really have a problem with it until right before I turned 9. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sibling-bed-sharing#post-2860751 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:04:01 +0000 Iced Tea 2860751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours are almost the same ages, and they’ve been sharing off and on for six months. I think it’s often comforting for them, so I encourage it. We are thinking of getting privacy pop tents for each of them in case they like the coziness or sometimes want their own space. I intend for them to share a room for a long time, and I’m happy for them to share a bed if they like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sibling-bed-sharing#post-2860739 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:54:33 +0000 maddyz 2860739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tell me about siblings bedsharing!</p> <p>It's starting to happen in our house and I would love others experiences.</p> <p>DS1 will be 4 in Feb and DS2 is 2. When a caregiver is putting them to bed they often fall asleep in DS1's bed (twin on the floor) or DS2 will join DS1 in the night. They both tend to sleep through the night when they bedshare. DH and I both work evenings for a week or two at a time a few times a year (they have a lot of evening babysitters sometimes).</p> <p>When they don't DS2 will end up in our bed a few times a night (we are working on this).</p> <p>I was about to get a small loft bed for DS1 and DS2 would sleep under it. But I don't want to ruin a good thing!</p> <p>Does anyone have experience with this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822524 Tue, 15 May 2018 08:36:15 +0000 snowjewelz 2822524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: Ok. Wall me if you need any help! I have family in GZ and friends in SH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822472 Tue, 15 May 2018 00:12:11 +0000 Littlebit7 2822472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: be sure that your insurance will really cover everything. We have cigna for the US and we’re told that we would be covered overseas, but digging deeper revealed that only applied to emergencies (and they couldn’t tell me what constituted an Emergency). The really $$$ is repatriation (not covered) , medevac (not covered), and basically having to pay a crap ton up front if you or kids are admitted. Check out seven corners or cigna global.</p> <p>Eta: I basically just packed up my life with my 4 month old and 3 year old and moved to Europe to join my husband who has been working here for a while. We won’t stay past our 90 day limit bc we’d have to get visas, it has been challenging at times, but it is has been SO worth it and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822441 Mon, 14 May 2018 19:32:21 +0000 Iced Tea 2822441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: probably Shanghai or Guangzhou. It’s the least defined part of the trip so far. </p> <p>@psw27: you’re right. We should go for it. Now to eliminate half my belongings... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822378 Mon, 14 May 2018 12:49:39 +0000 psw27 2822378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds amazing! I think it sounds like you've thought through a lot of the basics! Plus it sounds like if it's horrible you can stop and come home, so why not give it a try! (#jealous) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822374 Mon, 14 May 2018 12:37:32 +0000 snowjewelz 2822374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where in China? I can see if I can connect you to someone... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822345 Mon, 14 May 2018 11:56:04 +0000 hellobeeboston 2822345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that really does sound incredible! The idea of having a nanny travel with you like someone mentioned above sounds ideal... then you'll be able to work and have help that isn't changing month to month... BUT you'd need a larger place to rent I suppose, it would be like an au pair situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822288 Mon, 14 May 2018 08:22:07 +0000 looch 2822288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @lamariniere said...particularly on the taxation of income. As an American, you're taxed on globally earned income and depending on what the earnings are you may or may not be exempted from paying local taxes. I would consult a tax professional that is familiar with these kinds of things, but they're not that easy to come by.</p> <p>I think this is the time to do it, before school starts. Once that happens, it's a lot more challenging, not that it can't be done, but I think there are more logistics around it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822275 Mon, 14 May 2018 07:43:55 +0000 jennlin821 2822275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds amazing! Could you hire a nanny who would be willing to be nomadic with you? That sounds easier to me than trying to break in a new person every couple of months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822244 Sun, 13 May 2018 21:59:13 +0000 lamariniere 2822244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: sounds like you've thought through the basics! It will really depend on where you are going and the specific rules for each country. It would be such an exciting and rewarding experience if you can make it work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822242 Sun, 13 May 2018 21:41:46 +0000 Iced Tea 2822242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: @Dahlia: that’s so good to hear! I hope it will be an awesome experience for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822241 Sun, 13 May 2018 21:40:17 +0000 Iced Tea 2822241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: We are renting since we moved to a new city; that’s another reason why the timing seems good. We would pare down our belongings and get a storage unit while we are away. </p> <p>We are currently using Liberty Healthshare, and reimbursement is available if you travel internationally. </p> <p>I too am uncomfortable with an illegal short term rental, especially with the kids in tow. </p> <p>We may be okay with tourist visas considering the short stays, however we do have contacts who could sponsor a business visa in half of these locations if one was needed. We’ve only just started to check the details. </p> <p>Our businesses will continue to be based out of the US, pay taxes, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822226 Sun, 13 May 2018 19:39:23 +0000 lamariniere 2822226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are expats, so it isn’t the same thing, but my oldest LO is 7 and we are living in his 4th country. I love the lifestyle and am so thankful that we have this opportunity. I have met families who do this travel around the world thing and there are a ton of blogs out there with families traveling the globe. At your kiddos age, I wouldn’t hesitate, especially since you don’t have to deal with school! There are practical things to keep in mind though, like visas and being able to legally work in each country (or finding a creative way to do it). The digital nomad lifestyle sounds appealing, but there is the possibility that you could run afoul of immigration rules and face severe penalties (they are cracking down on this where we currently live). You will also need to figure out your health insurance situation. Banking probably won’t be too difficult, I would keep all accounts and payments at home and just be able to access your funds abroad. I would also be careful with short term rentals. For example, Airbnb is illegal where we live, but people do it anyway and visitors are probably unaware since the site works and lets you rent. We were in a month long rental and found out it was illegal halfway through our stay. It made me extremely uncomfortable and nervous that we would somehow get caught or get into trouble, but I also am also very cautious and rule abiding for these sorts of things. The last thing that I can think of now is what will you do with your current home? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822222 Sun, 13 May 2018 19:18:21 +0000 Dahlia 2822222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also took DD abroad for a month when she was 1. It was awesome! People are so friendly when you have a kid, and most other countries are way more family friendly than the US. We got to skip lines in airports, immigration, etc. </p> <p>We'll be living abroad again in the fall for 4 months. DD will be 3. I'm really excited and a little scared as she will be going to daycare in a language that she only knows a little of! I just read Tsh Oxenreider's memoir, At Home in the World and it made me feel a lot better. They lived abroad with their kids for a whole year, moving every few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822215 Sun, 13 May 2018 18:13:44 +0000 birdofafeather 2822215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds amazing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822212 Sun, 13 May 2018 17:55:45 +0000 erinbaderin 2822212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My family moved to Holland when I was 7 for three years. Not exactly the same, because my dad was teaching on an army base so we were in school during the year, but we spent all our summers travelling and it was a great experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822204 Sun, 13 May 2018 16:33:48 +0000 Chuckles 2822204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you seen this company? Probably not exactly what you'll need, but it's kind of a fun idea. <a href="https://www.roam.co/" rel="nofollow">https://www.roam.co/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/roaming-the-world-as-a-family#post-2822193 Sun, 13 May 2018 13:29:26 +0000 Iced Tea 2822193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are about 70% sure we will be living abroad over the fall and winter (possibly longer, but we start with this much). I don’t know if we are crazy or brilliant. We both can work from anywhere, however my husband’s consulting work benefits from in-person meetings around the world. Instead of being stuck at home solo parenting for weeks at a time, we would all go rent a place monthly in different countries. Most places we will stay for one to two months. I will need childcare, but we have leads in all of the places except China. Our kids are 3 and almost 1. I feel like it’s a good age for them to do this, but I don’t actually know people who are doing it. Feel free to chime in with thoughts and experiences. </p>