Today Jennifer, Mother of Twins - is looking for some advice from Cribsheeters.

I am feeling anxious about a milestone our 15-month-old boy-girl twins are quickly reaching — transitioning to booster seats from high chairs.
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On the one hand, I cannot wait to get those huge plastic beasts out of my kitchen.  On the other hand, I don’t know how I will contain the wild things within.
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Right now the kids are still in their high chairs, but they get bored easily and entertain themselves by throwing food on the floor, at the wall, you name it.  My kitchen is a disaster area, even with one very enthusiastic dog who eats most of it.
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I’m starting to get into that thorny area of parenting where I will soon have to start disciplining them, and I don’t know where to begin.  Right now I feel I am destined to end up on SuperNanny.
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Part of our challenge is the fact that with our work schedules, we are usually doing meals with one adult and two children, so one person literally cannot physically restrain both of them at the same time.  So, sitting on laps or something like that for meals is not really feasible.
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When is a good time to make this transition?  What are your strategies for getting them to A) not throw ALL of their food on the floor and B) stay in their seat for at least 10-15 minutes so we can eat as a family?  Do I have to keep them in high chairs until they’re 4?

Please share your advice with Jennifer in comments below!

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