https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 06:01:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683658 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 21:40:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2683658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Car seat and sleep schedules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683656 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 21:38:14 +0000 808love 2683656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was picky about sleep and food when LO was younger but now I don't obsess about anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683631 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:52:20 +0000 Corduroy 2683631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sun protection. My kids are extremely pale and (redheads) and I'm worried about skin cancer for them. We have a collection of silly hats, monstrous swim suits, and rock long sleeves and pants in summer. I also picked a preschool with a shaded yard over one with a better outdoor toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683627 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:50:19 +0000 Boogs 2683627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Mine 5.5yo hasn't either and I plan to keep it that way for as long as I can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683616 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:42:25 +0000 gentlelunette 2683616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not strict about much, but sleep is huge for me. We are almost always home for nap, and bedtime is super predictable. I also avoid sick people as much as humanly possible because I really hate dealing with a sick toddler! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683612 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:39:36 +0000 caterw 2683612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food- I try to make sure DD eats lots of fruits and veggies- I definitely let her have treats sometimes because I'm not a monster but she isn't allowed to have candy or soda. Once cup of watered down juice per day.<br /> Vaccines.<br /> Car seat safety. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683607 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:36:41 +0000 MrsF 2683607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep / schedules</p> <p>They stay up late like, twice a year. It's not worth the crazy it causes for us :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683602 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:32:58 +0000 azjax 2683602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soda/juice/sweets, respecting bedtime, and quarantine when sick (OMG stomach flu is the bane of my existence). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683599 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:28:25 +0000 CakeLady 2683599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Naps and screen time. The first is a must, the second is very rarely. Also pleases and thank yous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683597 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:28:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2683597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: same! My four year old has never tasted real soda. We buy la croix or zevia sometimes! So that's the closest thing. </p> <p>@Mrs. Pickle: oh absolutely!! My kid has never been to a smokers house. </p> <p>For me it's being disrespectful- if he calls us names or is back talking, he gets in trouble right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683594 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:24:50 +0000 JennyD 2683594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Back talk. And what to do if she gets lost or separated from me. We have little "safety meetings" before we go to crowded places or before we go hiking, etc. And appropriate footwear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683545 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:43:55 +0000 Kemma 2683545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Juice, screentime and car seat safety. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683539 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:33:00 +0000 MrsStar 2683539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Car seats and manners - saying please, thank you, excuse me etc </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683538 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:32:48 +0000 yoursilverlining 2683538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: ditto. I'm very laid back and give a lot, but I will not be disrespected by my child (or anyone else). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683537 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:32:45 +0000 wrkbrk 2683537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Trying to think of something.....it's weird that I'm laid back with DS because I am the furthest thing from it normally in my life! I guess I am picky about hygiene? I clip his nails and toenails twice a week and never let him go a day with dirty hair etc. DW is sooooo annoyed with me (I wipe his mouth after every bite of something messy etc). Maybe I am psycho after all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683513 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:09:34 +0000 Tanjowen 2683513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food. I'm afraid of choking hazards and my family seems to think nothing of offering whole grapes to my LO. I'm constantly telling them to cut things up or bringing pre-cut fruit to my mom's to be on the safe side.</p> <p>Sleep. My family thinks I'm crazy, but we do early bedtime and will not adjust it. If we miss something, so be it, a well rested, happy kid is worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683509 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:06:22 +0000 DesertDreams88 2683509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Car seats, naps / schedule, interacting with sick people,. I'd like to be strict about what kinds of toys are in my house but that's a long lost battle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683502 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:58:20 +0000 fancyfunction 2683502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Germs! And food (sometimes). My MIL is always asking if she can give M juice - I said no the first time! She gets apple cider as a special treat but juice is not in our daily rotation. And she wanted to give my then 9mo old pumpkin pie and ice cream!! Just no ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683498 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:43:53 +0000 Boogs 2683498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: We are so lucky that we don't have any smokers in our families anymore!</p> <p>But you made me think, being around drunk people. I won't tolerate that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683493 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:39:39 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2683493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: the majority of my family smoked when I was a kid and I just will not expose DD to that. I hated it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683486 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:22:50 +0000 Bao 2683486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: oh yes, big one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683483 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:16:28 +0000 littlejoy 2683483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep and bedtime. </p> <p>Other than that ... food (she has food allergies), and car seat safety. I guess I'd be strict about other people driving her, but that's more just a weird fear I've gotta get over at some point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683452 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:49:02 +0000 JerricaBenton 2683452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Handwashing<br /> Eating a balanced diet (and making sure she has enough protein at every meal) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683411 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:55:58 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2683411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Backtalk. I'll have none of it. My oldest started to get smart with me this morning and he got a very stern warning which made him apologize immediately. I am not your doormat, and you will not treat me like one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683410 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:55:38 +0000 LemonJack 2683410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep! Naps are never skipped, and bedtime is not ever pushed super far back (such as we skipped fireworks with friends because of bedtime, etc) Both of these have to do with our specific child though. She melts down otherwise. </p> <p>Otherwise I'm pretty easygoing with most other things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683403 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:51:10 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2683403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Secondhand smoke </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683397 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:48:04 +0000 youboots 2683397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food- I have choking concerns.</p> <p>Car seat safety.</p> <p>She needs a nap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683395 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:45:31 +0000 Boogs 2683395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Germs! I'm a huge germophobe.</p> <p>Soda. Absolutely no soda ever and even juice almost always watered down.</p> <p>Who I leave my kids alone with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-strictpicky-about#post-2683372 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:32:21 +0000 Bao 2683372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parenting related, what are you strict about? Eating habits, bedtime, screen time? Something else?</p> <p>I don't think I'm too strict about any of the above, but I am super picky about car seats. If someone else is taking them somewhere (which is rare), I always remind them about how their seats work and where the straps need to be, I don't care if it's overkill! Also bringing my kids around someone who is sick with a stomach bug or something as equally contagious is a no go for me. </p>