Toddler & Preschooler - October 2006

potty is for, but is stubborn about using it . He exhibits all the signs of being ready to be potty trained. Usually if he is bare-bottomed he will go on the toilet, but now we're on a time schedule to get him fully trained- he's starting a new pre-school the end of Nov. and he needs to be fully trained by then. We've let him pick out his own underpants, tried the potty chairs (which I've thrown out), used the reward system, praised him, read books and watched videos in the past. I'm getting nervous that 5 or 6 weeks is not enough time to have him fully trained. Today I started him on just wearing his underpants except for nap and bedtime. He peed and pooped in all of them and made no attempt to use the potty. When he peed and it went on the floor he said "Look, Mommy". He's a very strong-willed child and will not do something he doesn't want to do. It seems like he knows today is the turning point wearing underpants all the time and is rebelling. Help !!! and Thanks!

2006-10-14 15:22:34 · 7 answers · asked by lesa k 1

This is where we're at:
1) She hates wearing diapers or pull ups-sometimes we let her run around for a while with no diaper on, but I don't want any accidents, nor do I want her on the furniture without a diaper on. I tell her when she is a big girl and uses the potty/toilet all the time then she doesn't have to wear a diaper anymore.
2) She does use the toilet or potty every couple of days, but prefers the toilet. She definitely knows what they are for.
3) I let her watch me in the bathroom (I am the Mom).
4)We do reward her for using the potty or toilet (we cheer and hug her and let het flush, and tell her what a good girl she is)
5) She sees the older girls at her day home use the potty and the ladies at the day home ask her if she wants to use the potty and let her sit on it.
6) Any time she says she wants to go pee or potty we take her right away to the bathroom.
Now, what else should we be doing? I feel lost on this subject. How long should this take?

2006-10-14 14:51:31 · 16 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2

He has been the same weight for 6 months (17 pounds and 28 inches). The scary thing is he eats very well (more than his three year old sister!) Right after I stopped breastfeeding, about a month before his 1st Birthday, I noticed he started having 5-6 bowel movements a day and the stool was almost white and softer than usual. I took him to the doctor and they think it may be the protien in milk , so they switched me to soy milk and after a month there has been no change and no gain in weight. I am at my wits end because my instincts tell me there is something more going on. He is happy and hitting all other milestones, just no weight gain! I should also mention my husband and I are not big people, although this should have nothing to do with his bowel movements. I would be greatful for any advice or similar stories. Thanks

2006-10-14 14:33:09 · 12 answers · asked by matts girl 1

2006-10-14 14:32:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's turning 4, has so many toys and doesn't play with half of them so I don't really want to get him more toys. I was thinking of a tent for a his bed (he had a box on his bed once and I was going to take it for betime but he wanted to sleep in it). I was also thinking about a comfy chair for his room or the living room. Do you think books are boring? Any suggestions except for toys unless they're cool but not too expensive (around $40 or less)

2006-10-14 14:27:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

We put our 21 month old in a twin size bed on Monday and he slept like an angel every night until last night. Now it's a fight to get him to stay in his room, he cries at the door and won't stop. We let him stay up with us last night but it's happening again. Do you think we should bring the crib back into his room? He use to sleep 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon for naps and now is only getting 1 nap for about 2 hours or a little more in the afternoon because he doesn't want to stay in his bed, he wants to play during the day. I don't know if he is over tired? We are trying to adjust him to a big-boy bed before the baby comes in January but should we bring the crib back if he's so upset? Thanks for any advice.

2006-10-14 14:12:10 · 11 answers · asked by mttorley 1

my 17 month old refuses to eat any thing from 10 days i toke him to his doctor and she told me that it is normal in this age. and she suggest to give him pediasure mixed with milk he just drink 3 bottels of milk a day from 6 days he is teething also and it might be the reason but he was teething before and he quit eating for only 1 to2 days this time it took long time 10 days wihout any solid food and if he eat either one single bit and that it that day he eat home made pizza and directly vomitted.
i am also having problem to make him sleep and weak up early he sleeps around midnight and weak up at 15:00.
and he is my first son he also get used to sleep with me in the same bed and the worse thing that he will weak up if i am not next to him me or his dad. now i have a 3 month old boy who sleeps by him self i am planning to prepear for them their own bed room in a period of one month . it is easy for my second son to sleep there but what to do with my elder son

2006-10-14 14:12:03 · 5 answers · asked by reem a 1

He wears underwear all day and will ask for a diaper when he knows he has to go. He will not go unless he has a diaper on... even if it means holding it for hours. I try and try to make potty training fun and a pleasant experience but I am at the end of my wits! He is just being stubborn!

2006-10-14 13:33:14 · 18 answers · asked by Alma H 1

2006-10-14 13:04:27 · 21 answers · asked by shopathome 1

2006-10-14 12:15:39 · 15 answers · asked by SHARLENE S 1

Is it ok that she is the only child? Will she be smart when she's older cause i've heard kids that have sidlings turn out to be smart like their phsical && motor skills.

2006-10-14 11:50:15 · 11 answers · asked by FlyAway 1

2006-10-14 11:20:22 · 8 answers · asked by Alice B 1

My friend told me about a place where stay at home moms can take their kids to play with other kids while you get to sit and visit with other moms and dads. I don't know where to start though.

2006-10-14 11:17:30 · 11 answers · asked by Your Angel 6

2006-10-14 10:28:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have been working on potty training for about a year, my 3 year old son has only in the past 5 months gotten the grasp of it. he goes poo in the potty just fine. but sometimes he'll be doing something and pee in his underwear some, then he'll run off to the potty in a hurry. he seems like he's holding it until he just can't anymore so that he can continue to play, is there a way to help him with this? i've tried talking with him, and it doesn't seem to work. and he still wears diapers to bed becasue he wakes up with his diaper soaked. he stays dry though naps no matter how long they are. and he refuses to wake me up even when he first gets up in the morning. but at night, after putting him to bed, he'll say i gotta go potty after having already just pottied, i can't say no, but all he does is go in the bathroom and play. any advise for anything?

2006-10-14 09:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by gizmo_chik04 2

2006-10-14 08:54:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 3 year old is terrible when he comes back home after being with his father for a few days. he doesn't listen and he hits and does everything he's not supposed to. my ex has practically told me that he doesn't disipline him and that he's tryin to play "good guy bad guy" with me being the bad guy. when my son is with me for an extended amount of time, he will do what he is told, with the occasional tantrum-but that's normal-. it's to the point that i dread him even going to his dad's. anyone got some advise on how to get him back in our routine quicker? because his dad refuses to help out on this.

2006-10-14 08:44:37 · 9 answers · asked by gizmo_chik04 2

We just bought our daughters a playset and need to mulch beneath it. People always say we should use rubber mulch, however the area we are looking to cover is rather large and rubber mulch would cost us thousands (like 2-3) and I can't rationalize the expense. Has anyone used rubber? Beyond not needing to replace it, are there other benefits to make it worthwhile? Or should we just go with cedar, as we are leaning that direction

2006-10-14 07:20:22 · 8 answers · asked by ezgoin92 5

she went into the hospitol with bruised and swollen feet. the doctors at first (of course) thought she was abused. but tested for allergies, diabetes and other things. on day 2 they rulled out abuse because while in their care her arms and legs began to swell and bruise and now on day 3 her neck and face. they ruled out allergies and diabetes.
they thought it could be HSP...but have ruled that out as well. she seems to be in so much pain and they keep taking blood (which hurts her) and taking different test after different test. they can not find anything wrong. except that she is bruising and swelling in front of their eyes.
please if you have heard or seen anything like this before explain.
her circulation seems fine.....it's a mystery right now.
leaving the family feeling very helpless.
she has a twin brother who is healthy. he can not go to the hospitol to be with her due to it being rsv season. both babies obviously miss the other.
please help.

2006-10-14 06:28:32 · 6 answers · asked by deanna 2

We opened the door to our van and he relived himself on the fence. There was a car behind of us and the couple inside (who had children) freaked out saying that I was disgusting and a bad parent! I explained that he was not able to hold it any longer. What did they expect me to do? I couldn't take him in (I was the only adult) as I was stuck in between people at the drive through.
This has bothered me for a long time, 3 yrs, and would like to hear what others have to say.

2006-10-14 05:27:57 · 24 answers · asked by Tawnja N 1

Hi - thought I'd ask this of other parents with children of the same age as mine. My friend told me about this store she went to while out of state, but said there is one in Cleveland, Ohio (near where I live). She told me the name but I can't remember, it begins with some kind of initials like "IM" or "FM" or "HM" or something like that. She said there's nothing over $30 there. Anyone know what store this might be? Thanks! :)

2006-10-14 04:39:18 · 12 answers · asked by quilt_mommy_2001 2

I posted this because I think it would be great if I had had a boy and needed to train him to use a urinal.

http://www.lilmarc.com/

I know this is not a question - but I just wanted to let everyone know that this product is out there.
Good Luck!
Kathy

2006-10-14 04:34:23 · 9 answers · asked by c2god2 4

What can I use to get ink out of suade

2006-10-14 04:10:13 · 13 answers · asked by gagirlofgod 2

I put footed pajames on him and keep his door open, but he seems to wake up a couple times a night because he is cold.

2006-10-14 03:54:22 · 23 answers · asked by Amanda S 2

My 2 year old boy likes to pick his nose (and eat it), play with his bits, flash his bum and already chases girls to torment them as happily as he chases a football. At four months old when he found his willy he couldnt keep his hands off it during nappy changes.
Could it be that all mens little habits are genetic

2006-10-14 03:36:41 · 21 answers · asked by StephE 3

How can i git my kids to clean their rooms?? All they want to do is cry.

2006-10-14 03:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son will not drink milk not matter what I add to it (choc., strawberry, etc.) When I give it to him it takes 30 minutes of begging and pleading to get him to take even 2 sips. I get aggrivated and just quit giving it to him. He is a little small for his age (which could be genetic because I have a small frame) I am worried that even though he is eating some cheese and yogert, he is not getting enough calcium. The doctor said he would be fine just eating dairy products. How much calcium does he need for proper bone growth?

2006-10-14 03:16:50 · 10 answers · asked by LadyA 2

i have just taken my 2 year old's dummy away and it has had a big effect on his behaviour, he is constantly biting now and having really bad tantrums (running and throwing himself against the kitchen cupboards or off the sofa) and they are putting him in danger. i have tried every trick from super nanny's book, but nothing is working, i'm contemplating just giving his dummy back it is getting so hard!!! Any tips would be really appreciated

2006-10-14 02:33:03 · 26 answers · asked by Alia zk 1

My daugher is coming up 3 and i am trying to organise a birthday party for 10 kids. Any ideas what would be good? Probably will have it at home, but i am open to suggestions.

Cheers x

2006-10-14 02:17:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i removed his diapers off in the morning till his nap time ,he peed well but not poo!now he only wants to wear long pants and refuses to wear his undies or even shorts thinking he might have to take the effort to go in the toilet!
what should i do?he screams if he sees his underpants!

2006-10-14 00:49:25 · 7 answers · asked by Hamzay 2