Toddler & Preschooler - September 2006

What is better to use a potty chair or a potty ring that fits onto the big potty? I am trying to get my 18 month old daughte to use the potty.

2006-09-13 15:56:21 · 24 answers · asked by Mrs E 3

My son's father asks him quite often if he is happy. We are separated and our son lives peacefully part-time with each of us. Now my son is asking me several times a day if I am happy. I point out that my happiness is not his responsibility. It seems to me that asking him that all the time is a really stressful thing to do to him and I would prefer that he stopped. What do you think, if you have children of a similar age?

2006-09-13 15:13:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, my son when he was born had a disorder, pyloric stenosis, which is a pyloric sphinctor not working properly in the stomach, meaning, that food would stay in his stomach and not digest, and he has started throwing up, like once a week he will just throw up, i mean he has always had problems with throwing up but its getting more regular, it used to be like 1x every few months now like i said its once a week, i thought it was a bad virus that he had caught from me but he only threw up 1x... im really nervous, and i would take him to the dr but i live on a military base and we have "fake drs" what should i do?

2006-09-13 14:53:54 · 13 answers · asked by Leah 2

My son will use the potty when he feels like it if i put underwear on him he will walk up to me and say i have to pee and then pee all over the floor. He will only use the potty befor getting in the bath tub other then that he will only use the floor, heaters, ect. ect. I wuz able to potty train his sister in no time at all but with him it seems to be a little more ahh difficult oh and i have been trying to potty train him for the last 6 months so i would welcome any ideas. Thanks

2006-09-13 14:19:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Destroys her room when everyone is asleep!!

2006-09-13 14:07:52 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

Yeah yeah I know he will be a good swimmer.

2006-09-13 14:02:14 · 14 answers · asked by nechannew 2

2006-09-13 14:01:32 · 6 answers · asked by jasmiles32 1

Besides sandwiches....
My son asked me , "why do you always give me a sandwich?"

I pack other things in there, but since he's such a picky eater, I have no clue what else to give him. I can feed him a hot lunch at home, but I'm clueless as what I should pack for him that won't spoil. I tried him on the school lunches a few times and the teachers told me he literally gagged on the food and ate nothing all day.
Help. please?

2006-09-13 13:51:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am watching my brother's 2 kids for a few months - 10 hours a day - and I need something fun to do with the kids.
Any ideas? I'm tired...

2006-09-13 13:47:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I went vegan in the spring, my four your old asked to do the same. Since eating a vegan diet can be very healthy, I agreed. He was awesome at first, eating everything I ate, but lately he has gotten very picky. He likes veggie burgers and veggie corn dogs and loves Mexican dishes with refried beans. But he won't touch hardly anything else!!! Even fruits and vegetables he always loved before. I have tried grounding him from TV, I have tried saving his dinner and giving it to him at breakfast, even taking away sweets. Nothing changes this. My husband is a fast food junkie and is using this as "a good reason" to make Andrew eat meat again... Is there anyway to make him eat before my husband wins the fight and teaches my son bad eating habits??

2006-09-13 12:49:02 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ Butterfly ♥ 4

I started potty training on saturday and my daughter (25 months) has only peed on the potty once on saturday and sunday she was put on every 15 minutes monday and tuesday she was put on the potty every 20 minutes and today every 25. She sits on the potty for at least 2 minutes sometimes she'll stay on the potty for almost 10 minutes. She is only peeing about 4 times a day but we keep missing it. Yesterday she pee'd in her panties and said ohoh so some progress I guess. I just feel like its going no where.

2006-09-13 12:30:38 · 13 answers · asked by niknac 1

I'm 5 months pregnant and currently have a very active 13 month old. I will be nursing my baby again... for at least 12 months... and know it will be somewhat difficult with an active toddler. I'm considering buying/making a sling/carrier/wrap. I don't think I want to use those carriers like the hip hammock, etc... since I've tried a few and they're just not comfortable. I'm pretty thin.. and the straps dig into my bones. I need a carrier that will work very well especially for nursing. I'd like to hear from mothers who have actually used one (please no advice from friends of friends... you can't possibly know about their ease of use or comfort unless you've had one strapped to you for months on end).
Money is no object as I'm willing to pay for mine & baby's comfort... though I would prefer to keep it low. I'm very capable of making one... just want to know which one's the best. Thanks!

2006-09-13 12:23:29 · 4 answers · asked by VixenMom 3

2006-09-13 11:19:14 · 9 answers · asked by Himwithnoname 2

I've been having trouble with this for a while. I've tried flavored kid's toothpaste, different kinds of brushes, and nothing has helped. I'm worried about her getting cavities, but she just won't let me brush them.

2006-09-13 10:33:28 · 30 answers · asked by Jenni77 2

I actually need the ages and weights that are legal. I don't want to move her to a booster unless it is ABSOLUTELY safe to do so. Thanks.

2006-09-13 10:16:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I go running everyday with my 18-month-old in the baby jogger. He used to be great but he's starting to get bored. I give him his snack, sing to him, point things out, and he likes to press the buttons on Baby Tad although most toys just fall out of the stroller. Any unique ideas on how to keep him occupied?

2006-09-13 10:13:39 · 5 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3

My son is 2.5 and I don't nap him some days and some other days I do. The only problem with not napping him is between the hours of 4:00 -6:00 I keep running to the living to see if he's fallen asleep on the couch every 2 minutes, it drives me nuts because I don't want him to fall asleep during that time. I keep telling him "don't fall asleep" and he tells me to go away! I want to keep him busy so he won't sleep but I guess he's so drowsy he keeps telling me to get lost (not literally).
The reason why I don' tnap him is because he'll go and sleep 11 hours at night and won't nap at a normal time during the day so the window of opportunity is missed.
When did you decide to stop napping him/her and how long did they sleep at night? What determined when you stopped?

2006-09-13 10:09:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked this question earlier but got a lot of advice on potty training my child. I'm really just curious if anyone knows exactly why my 18-month-old goes and hides when he's pooping.

2006-09-13 09:59:56 · 16 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3

I am going to be bringing my 3 year old to one of the largest fairs in New England. We will be going multiple times and I am thinknig about getting a 'leash' so she doesn't have to sit in her carriage the entire time. Walking with her in not a problem, she just doesn't like to hold hands for too long and I figure a 'leash' would be perfect. My question is.. what do you mommies out there think of them. If you saw someone using one on their kid, what would be the first thing that pops into your head? It'll only be used for crowded places (like the fair or the mall during Christmas shopping), places where she could just run off and get lost in the crowds.

2006-09-13 09:33:22 · 28 answers · asked by the_one_and_only_erica_b 1

Our 2 year old boy has suffered from lots of ear infection and chest infections. He also kept failing his hearing tests. He has now started snoring badly and suffering from sleep apnia (stops breathing in sleep for a few seconds). He is constantly tired and gumpy.

Took him to an ENT surgeon who has advised removal of tonsils (which she says are quite large) and adenoids.

Anyone had any similar experiences? Any advice?

2006-09-13 08:59:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is literally crying (and breaking my heart) about missing his Dad when he comes home every other weekend. Our son is dearly loved by both of us, despite the fact that we are not married.

I am considering proposing to my ex that our son sees him for 3 days a week, every week, since our son is not in school yet, and adjusting his pre-school of 3 days per week to stay in the middle of the week and stay consistent. I will also make a deal with him on child support (Because we already have a deal that allows HIM to pay less since, honestly, that keeps him less hostile at times). I know it's wrong, but my if his Dad is happier, I'll deal with it.

I am looking for honest opinions here. Thanks.

2006-09-13 08:34:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have any of you used this product and have you noticed an improvement? What about the generic version of this... if you have used that, have the results been what you've expected?
How young was your child when you first used it? My son has a scratch on his chin... and he's 14 months old. I've put a call into his pediatrician... but thought I'd check your comments out as well.
By the way... do you have to wait for the cut to scab before applying it? I have the generic version and the Instructions are not very specific.

2006-09-13 08:19:33 · 2 answers · asked by VixenMom 3

I have a two year old by a man in the air force who was put into prison in a kansas military prison before my son was born and I was told he would be thier for 14 years but after some research I found a guy who looks exactly like him in kansas and really think it is him and I know prisons do not allow you to get on the damn internet.

Could some people please go here and tell me if the pictures look like the same person, I would really appreciate it..I think it is but I want more opinions before calling up the air force and bitching them out

http://www.justmommies.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=334535&st=0&gopid=2938854&#entry2938854

2006-09-13 07:59:41 · 7 answers · asked by Diamonds_Glow 4

2006-09-13 07:57:59 · 9 answers · asked by konsentida-tekilera 1

I live in a fourplex and we have a neighbor who has a new wife and she has a 3 year old son. They live on the second floor and this child is so horrindous. The mother doesn't disipline him and she won't let her husband dicipline him. The child has thrown trash all over the yard, yells at our dogs, spits soda off the side of the porch, and throws toys everywhere. We even found a 4 inch knife in our yard. The child threw it at our dogs! We have confronted the mother several times and she has some excuse about having a "sleeping disorder" and her son is too stubborn to dicipline. My husband and I and our neighbors have had it. They won't dicipline the child and we want this to stop. Any ideas?

2006-09-13 07:42:18 · 14 answers · asked by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3

We saw 2 speach patholigests today & my son was diagnosed w/ inabilty to speak. He says 2 words & says vowel noises alot. I am looking for info online or books to purchase on this subject but can not come up w/ anything. All I can find is adult disorders that can cause inabilty or child selective inabilty. I need help, I am going nuts! He will be starting special needs classes in 5 weeks but I need info now so I can prepare myself. Links & books would be wonderfull as well as any info you may know on the subject.
Thank you,

2006-09-13 06:53:06 · 16 answers · asked by notAminiVANmama 6

i cant get clear of my 2 yr old for a second ..she is stuck to me ..dr. says it will go away but its getting worst ,she wont stay with anyone and will cry till she throws up and stresses if i leave her ...what to do any suggestions ...got info from the dr and that didnt help!!!!!

2006-09-13 06:50:10 · 9 answers · asked by alisonkarissafeltham 1

My daughter is 2 1/2. We were in the toy isles looking for a gift for my nephew. I went into a different isle and I assumed she stayed with her father. He later told me that he saw her following me when I left. So, he thought she was with me. I never saw her in the isle I went to. It took us about 5 min to even relaize she was missing! We were running around the store like crazy people. We finally found her standing with a women who also had a child. I felt like a complete moron. After all the hype died down, I started thinking "I wonder if those people in the store thought I was a bad parent?" What do you think?

2006-09-13 06:30:58 · 58 answers · asked by Kelli550 3

I am pregnant (c-sec on the 25th) and we are moving temporarily during an addition on our home. After reading about potty training I learned that it is better to wait until big events like a new home and a new baby are passed to start potty training. I just feel like I am putting it off too long. He has a potty and peed twice in it but he stopped and he only goes and sits on it for fun. I haven't pushed him or put him in regular undies to make him feel forced and I was wondering if it's ok that I am taking so long. What do you think and when did you start your potty training AND what age did it end?

2006-09-13 06:14:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is having his 4th birthday party this Saturday @ the local McDonald's. Has anyone else had their kid's party there? What do they do? Do the employees help out at all? What can I expect? Thanks so much!

2006-09-13 06:09:51 · 13 answers · asked by Justinsmom 3