Toddler & Preschooler - October 2006

He has urinating down pact, it's #2 he can't get the hang of, I've tried prizes and stickers. I don't know what to do!

2006-10-09 14:12:39 · 16 answers · asked by just another girl 2

My son has nearly 16 teeth and I know I should be brushing them at least once or twice a day, but I have yet to figure out how. I started out giving him a toddler toothbrush with the Toddler Orajel paste just to chew on/play with (didn't work). I then tried brushing my own teeth before brushing his (didn't work). I really don't know what else to try. He won't let me near his mouth without clamping his lips shut. The only way I can even get to his teeth is to pry his mouth open while he screams in protest and then, as you can imagine, I can't really do an effective job of brushing. How does everyone else do it? I'm at a loss here.

2006-10-09 13:50:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 5 years old, and she's always afraid to go to bed when her room is dark. This has affected her sleep routine.

2006-10-09 13:46:59 · 25 answers · asked by - surabaya - 2

Our son is going to be 2 in December, and he is showing a big interest of going to the potty. I was wondering if someone would give me some tips on different games I can do to make him understand the whole potty concept.

2006-10-09 13:36:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My biggest problem is the waist size in pants, and the length of tops.
My daughter is 3. Hits 50% in height and weight.
She wears 4/5 (XS) tops for length, but the arms are WAY too long.
She wears 3T pants, but the waist is WAY too big.
Belts and potty training do NOT pair well.

Who do manufacturers model these clothes after anyway?

And does anybody have any suggestions on good places to buy right-sized toddler clothes?

2006-10-09 13:25:51 · 10 answers · asked by P. K. 6

My son started showing signs that he had to use the potty that was when he was 2 in a half, now he is 3 years old and does not want to go. What can I do so that he can use the potty??

2006-10-09 12:33:52 · 9 answers · asked by latinbaby 1

"tomboy" or "girlie girl"? i've got too girlies and one tomboy. suits me.

2006-10-09 12:28:35 · 12 answers · asked by 4theband 2

How important is a "hot meal?" That could be a Kid Cuisine w/300 grams of fat, 450 calories and 50% of the daily sodium.

When making meals for my girls, I look at what I'm giving them whether it's hot or not. Like tonight my oldest will have a flavored toast with only 1 gram of fat and almost no sodium. I've topped it with cream cheese (for protein and calcium) and strawberry jam (ok ok, it's sugar, but she's gotta *eat* the thing for it to be healthy LOL!) She'll have a sliced apple and a side of lowfat popcorn (whole grains). A glass of soy milk (or 1% regular milk, her choice) is her drink. For dessert, she can have some teddy grahams (she doesn't get dessert every night, but she was *super* today, so I'm surprising her). I give her half the serving size, so it's about 60 calories and a couple of grams of fat - VERY low sodium.

Am I missing something though? Serious question - should she be having something hot at night? We're in FL btw, LOL, in case that makes a diff!

2006-10-09 11:39:45 · 11 answers · asked by tagi_65 5

I know that those things can ruin the table's finish which is something I would like to prevent.

2006-10-09 11:20:34 · 5 answers · asked by kikadesa 2

hes in to everything and i dont know what to do with myself anymore

2006-10-09 10:27:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-09 10:00:49 · 15 answers · asked by prabhjot_g 1

2006-10-09 10:00:32 · 5 answers · asked by bbbmoxley 1

2006-10-09 09:15:12 · 14 answers · asked by Jenny B 1

I mean for Toddler Educational Games Only!


Im asking because he is showing interest in wanting to use the mouse. My son and I also visit the Thomas and friends website and he loves it.

2006-10-09 09:13:08 · 20 answers · asked by smilingontime 6

I have read post after post where people are are telling mothers or caregivers not to worry about brushing their kids teeth until they are 3-4 years old!! To me that's just CRAZY! Baby teeth should be taken care of too- so what if they are replaced later with permanent teeth! Who wants their kids teeth to rot?? Plus teach them young about good oral hygiene.

I just hate to think that there are parents out there who don't brush their kids teeth! I would feel so guilty taking care of mine and not taking care of my helpless toddler's teeth!

What a shame!

2006-10-09 08:57:57 · 13 answers · asked by Alison 5

I am a stay-at-home mom and spend the majority of the day playing, singing, reading, and interacting with my son. We have a morning walk & afternoon outside play . However, we run out of things to do by early afternoon. Anyone have any games, ideas or crafts that are suitable for a 17-month -old and his attention span? I want his day to be fun-filled and educational but, I am quickly running out of ideas that are different and suitable. Any help is greatly appreicated!

2006-10-09 08:17:23 · 7 answers · asked by Jamie 3

His bed time is 8pm. You can look at him and tell he is tired so he's not going to bed to early. But he is using every stalling tactic he can. I want some water, I need to potty (but he does nothing), I want this toy, I want that toy, come cover me up. He gets up a minimum of about 10 times per night and I don't know what to do.
Any suggestions.

2006-10-09 08:00:18 · 11 answers · asked by jtc_girl 1

My sitter fed my 11 month old peanut butter and she had an allergic reaction. I had a chart when my son was a baby that listed the food and at what age it was ok to introduce it. IE - Peanut butter, 2-3 years, eggs after 1 year, etc.

Does anyone know where I can get a chart like that?

Ps. My daughter is doing fine.

2006-10-09 07:43:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

within a normal range.

2006-10-09 07:42:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-09 07:05:47 · 8 answers · asked by elizabeth v 1

full time monday-friday 8-5

2006-10-09 06:44:02 · 4 answers · asked by elizabeth v 1

my son is 2yrs old and all he wants to eat is bread on its own i have tryed takeing it away but he screams intill i give in he never used to be like this once he gets hes bread he will eat other things but if i try and stop him he wont eat a thing ive tryed healthy bread but it goes through him how can i stop him? is it healthy?

2006-10-09 06:36:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello.... I tried this question twice before and I am still not getting answers that I was looking for... I would like your experiences... maybe I will word it differently... my husband and I have been TTC, and this month I took a test 2 days b4 and the day my period was supposed to come... both negative (however, the urine was not from the morning, but I didnt think it really mattered) well... I have not got my period... I am never late and I am 2 days late (I am NOT stressed) I took the tests my husband and I were not excited but we weren't bummed we said we would try again next month, happily, and I got ready for my period... that never came... so is it possible the tests came out wrong? when should I test again? (the reason I keep chatting on here is b/c we want this to be a surprise to our friends and family, so I just want some advice otherwise I don't know who else to turn to, but I AM NOT stressed, just curious!) and I do want to thank you all very much for your time!!!

2006-10-09 06:34:05 · 31 answers · asked by Kara K 2

she was okay for a lil while watching her cartoons. Now she keeps crying and wanting me every second. saying no to what ever i try to offer her.why?shes not sisk. i bill be sarting my period on friday, can she be sensing that?she does get difficult( that kind of a kid).

2006-10-09 06:30:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son will be 3 in December, and I would like to have a party with some of his friends from daycare and relatives. What are some easy games that toddlers can play that will keep their attention? Also, they need to be able to take place indoors, as I live in WI and the winters are cold! Additionally, we have a small house, so they cant take up too much room.

2006-10-09 06:21:40 · 4 answers · asked by holly w 2

I've tried rewards, punishments, the stupid Dr Phil doll, letting him run around naked, putting him in underwear all day, NOTHING is working!!

2006-10-09 06:01:43 · 11 answers · asked by topmodelmomfl 1

shes just turned 4
she comes home from nursery about 5.30pm has dinner wacths tv then we read books till she gets board by the time we have finshed its about 8pm and its of to bed but she comes down after 10 mins to get an apple and sits with me till she has finshed then she goes back to bed and she is up and down al night till about 1am shes not being naugty but just cant sleep any ideas/

2006-10-09 05:56:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

hes 2yrs old he was useing it at 1st but stoped ive tryed everything books ect any ideas?

2006-10-09 05:51:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

As a matter a fact, he won't eat much of anything. I have tried everything under the sun to try to get him to eat better, just won't happen. Should a take him to the doctors and find out about nutritional supplements? Has anyone ever such a thing?

2006-10-09 05:47:01 · 14 answers · asked by MiZmeL 4

2006-10-09 05:46:13 · 22 answers · asked by Bertha N 1