Comments on: Expanded 5-Second Rule for Experienced Parents by Science of Parenthood

By: Susan Maccarelli

Susan Maccarelli — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:27:14 +0000

This is so true! My 2.5 year old ate an apple yesterday in the living room and my husband didnt know he had been given apple a few hours before (so it wasn’t too old) and went into panic mode until I informed him it was same day apple. The funny thing is that this kid is an extremely picky eater at the table but will eat any nondescript crumb he digs out of his carseat…

By: Jennifer McCullough

Jennifer McCullough — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:33:00 +0000

Oh my goodness this is funny! Chocolate chip granola bar plucked from yesterday’s t-shirt. Check! Last year’s Easter egg. Check!
I still dive-bomb my 28-month-old any time I see him start to think about eating something mysterious. He’s my only child so I’m a little neurotic. But it’s good to know other children survive normal parenting.

By: Bethany - I was promised more naps

Bethany - I was promised more naps — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:25:20 +0000

Ha! Love it! It’s so true! I would add that Cheerios in the car seat are good for as long as the car seat lasts.

Stopping by from SITS.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:10:26 +0000

Some good ‘calm down’ perspectives. Reminds me of an episode of Mythbusters when they tested the 5-second rule. (Seen on Saturday Sharefest.)

By: Science of Parenthood

Science of Parenthood — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:54:16 +0000

In reply to Foxy Wine Pocket. Potato crunchies!! "Antique" is a food group.

By: Foxy Wine Pocket

Foxy Wine Pocket — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:29:20 +0000

Genius list. We call old french fries, “potato crunchies.” That is to say, that’s what my daughter called them immediately after consuming them. It took me awhile to figure out what she was talking about.

By: Science of Parenthood

Science of Parenthood — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:58:51 +0000

In reply to Carpool Goddess. I *try* to limit myself to foodstuffs found on my shirt, instead of my pants. It doesn't always work out.

By: Science of Parenthood

Science of Parenthood — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:57:46 +0000

In reply to Joy Christi. Ha! If you really want a time-burner, give them a pair of chopsticks to eat the crushed crumbs with. That might get you through a transatlantic flight.

By: Joy Christi

Joy Christi — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:18:41 +0000

Crushed baggies of cracker crumbs! That would not only be the name of my punk band, it’s been a messy snack that’s kept my kids busy MORE than once. Oh, what a giant tip we have had to leave the wait staff! Good stuff.

By: Carpool Goddess

Carpool Goddess — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:01:18 +0000

Solid food plucked from a day old t-shirt is always a treasure – no need to even make a trip to the pantry! Great list 🙂