Toddler & Preschooler - December 2006

He cries a lot!!! Sometimes we don't even know why. We really can't go anywhere with him cause I'm afraid he'll hit someone a total stranger~ again. He doesnt eat anything but toast, waffles, fruit and milk. When he gets mad he bangs his head, throws himself on the floor back and forth. He is getting help but I can't really say it's helping. I'm loseing my mind slowly but surely. Does anyone have any pointers on the no eating and banging his head? He doesnt talk either. They are teaching him sign language.

2006-12-22 13:54:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are going to be going on long road trips with our young children this holiday season. We have a 3yo who often gets carsick after a long trip. Any suggestions? We have tried stopping more often, I think it almost makes it worse.

2006-12-22 12:50:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to buy a cot/baby bed online as a gift.

2006-12-22 12:49:57 · 2 answers · asked by K C 1

I have a 22 mth old boy that is having a little bit of diarreah & I can't get him to eat. He has thrown up twice & I went out to the store & bought him some liquilytes (almost like pedialyte) but this stuff is put out by gerber & he won't drink it. What can I do to get something on his stomach & get him feeling better instead of him getting worse right here at Christmas. I'm offer him only light stuff such as crackers & toast but he won't eat & now he won't drink the liquilytes drink & I don't want him to get dehydrayted & him have to have his first sick visit to the E.R. Any adive will greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

2006-12-22 12:40:32 · 13 answers · asked by panthergirl_55 2

My 4 year old daughter is horrible, worse then kids ive seen on super nanny. She yells at me, tells me NO, hits and throws the cats and dog, if she dont get her way she will sit there and throw a fit for however long. Ive tried time out, ive tried taking things away from her, it doesnt work. NOTHING ive tried has worked. I dedicate one hour every day for just MOMMY and ME time. During that time we do whatever she wants. coloring, games, puzzles..etc. Then after that hour we do house hold chores, i include her in everything i do. so i know it isnt an attention issue. i am concerned because she will start Kindergarten in fall of 07 and i dont want her acting like this in school. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!

2006-12-22 12:39:28 · 22 answers · asked by LissaStarr 1

A few months ago, I found an outlet cover (online) that was made out of clear acrylic plastic. It went over the entire outlet, but still allowed for something to be plugged in (there was a place for the cord to exit). I am not talking about the standard little plastic plugs that go into the outlet holes. This was something that would allow you to have things plugged in, out in the open, yet not have to worry about your baby or toddler unplugging them and getting electrocuted. I forgot to bookmark it and, despite several attempts, I cannot seem to locate the site where I found this. Does anyone know who sells these? If so, please provide the link. I would greatly appreciate it.

2006-12-22 12:27:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

she is really attatched to it and can't sleep with out it and cries for it when she is crabby

2006-12-22 12:06:55 · 20 answers · asked by tierrastoes 1

has any one ever had someone call there two year old son a MAMA'S boy? if so what did you say to them and how did you get them to stop?

PLS HELP

2006-12-22 12:00:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My pediatrician has a bad habit--slow to return calls! Once it took her nurse two days to get back to me just so I could ask a question!

Here's tonight's story (just one of several):

My son (2 years) has a common cold with a nagging cough. After hours of non-stop coughing I called the doctor around 3 this afteroon. The nurse was concerned enough that she was going to request a prescription to quiet the cough for the night. I never heard from them!! I had to call the on-call doctor, and thankfully, he had my doctor's notes: she had okay'd the prescription but no one called it in, and no one called me! (By this time, it was 7 and the pharm closes at 8)

I don't expect immediate responses, but when my child is sick, I want to get him help or advice pretty quickly.

Is this typical of doctor's offices? I know mistakes / miscommunication happens, but it seems to happen frequently in this office.

Just wondering (and venting).

2006-12-22 11:48:59 · 21 answers · asked by Bookworm4224 2

My 16 mo old daughter has begun insisting I spend every second on the floor with her or holding her. If I have to cook dinner or do something for even a second she has a complete and total meltdown.

Should I just let her have a fit for a while with the thought that she can't demand every second? How will she ever learn she can't have everything she wants instantly? Or does she really need me now?

2006-12-22 11:19:13 · 9 answers · asked by Jilli Bean 5

It's just me my nephew and my son I'm babysitting my nephew for my mom and I cant keep him and my son from fighting...3 and 6 years old...what fun games could I play with them to occupy them? any websites with fun print outs....? anything? lol
something creative would be nice

2006-12-22 11:16:15 · 8 answers · asked by Fearfully & wonderfully made 4

me and my baby father has been going through drama for a year now( that's how long we been apart), and he wants our daughter to go over his house sunday(christmas eve) , but anyway I don't want her to go because he told my ma that when our baby cried over his house he just put her in the play pen and let her cry her self to sleep, so am i wrong for thinking about saying no? , he can come over here to see her though. Help!

2006-12-22 10:58:57 · 6 answers · asked by twiggy_vienna_love 5

2006-12-22 10:55:49 · 9 answers · asked by tierrastoes 1

2006-12-22 10:36:31 · 16 answers · asked by Melissa H 3

2006-12-22 09:55:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-22 09:50:22 · 6 answers · asked by Amber D 1

I tried letting him play with toys and splash around in the water after he has gotten washed and shampooed, but there is always screaming and crying going on the whole time. Anyone else can give him a bath and he's having the time of his life!! Any hints on how I can make it more fun and enjoyable for the both of us? I do the same things that the others do, but I don't get the same results.

2006-12-22 09:45:12 · 10 answers · asked by ? 3

I have a interview today for a nanny position

And you know how in some parenting book there are questions to ask nannies
are they any questions to ask the parents?
what 5 questions are good to ask parents?

2006-12-22 09:12:48 · 6 answers · asked by Linds 1

my son had gotten himself some trouble in school and I decided to have him wright some bible verses from proverbs like 15 and now 12 do you think that is a good idea for us christians.

2006-12-22 08:47:53 · 6 answers · asked by sylvia g 1

i have a 3 year old cuzin that i have to baby sit like everyday, i dont want her to watch tv all the time and im busy doing other stuff, what can i do to get her to play by herself

2006-12-22 08:36:37 · 10 answers · asked by aznfobboytly 3

Tomorrow my husband, my 2 year old and I are going on a trip for the holidays. I am planning on baking cookies for the trip.( We will stop and eat out our meals.) Does anyone have any ideas of something i could make and give to my while she is in her car seat and feed her thats not mess? thanks

2006-12-22 08:18:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

About a tousend days i think.

2006-12-22 08:02:18 · 19 answers · asked by Nenad D 1

getting into the Christmas spirit. I want to be excited and silly with her but I just feel exhausted. This is the first year ever that I've felt like a scrooge. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, how did they remedy it?

2006-12-22 07:42:28 · 5 answers · asked by angelbelle 2

My son (16 months) has had a cold the last few days and this morning he wouldn't walk and wanted to just sit or lie down. We weren't too concerned until later this morning when we noticed his right arm had a slight tremor (not a violent spasm) but just a constant shaking. We took him to the ER but he seemed fine once we got him there...walking fine, tremor was gone, no temperature, no ear infection, lungs were ok etc...just a runny nose. Our pediatrician said just to monitor him and come in to the office if it happens again. Has anyone had a toddler with similar symptoms?

2006-12-22 06:33:18 · 4 answers · asked by SmittyJ 3

I want to see where my almost 2 year old fits in.

2006-12-22 05:44:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

to use utensils. spoon, fork etc...

2006-12-22 05:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by practicalwizard 6

But 8s are too long - and of course too grown up for her. She's tall for her age, but not that tall! Has anyone found a store or online site that has nice things for oversized young girls? Thanks.

2006-12-22 04:51:26 · 8 answers · asked by lma0814 4

She weighs only 21 lbs. Her clothes are all too big for her around the waist. An 18 mo size is too short but fits her around the waist. But a 24 mo size is just the right length but will not fit her around the waist. It falls right off of her. I gotta let her wear suspenders or a belt constantly or they fall off of her. If it wasnt cold out she could just wear short pants... lol.
I do have a hard time getting her to eat. She will barely eat anything. And before you tell me to take her to the doctor... I have. They think she is fine and is just going to be skinny. But I am still worried. She doesn't eat enough to feed a mouse.

2006-12-22 04:49:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need some last minute gifts i can get for my 3 y.o daughter...any ideas?

2006-12-22 04:44:41 · 18 answers · asked by Lucky Mommy 1

Today is my first babysitting job. The kids are 15 months and 8 years old. The 8 year old is my brothers friend,and I have been playing with this baby since she was 5 months old. I don't think I should be nervous but I am. The 8 year old will be easy,but does anyone have ideas on how to entertain a 15 month old girl?

2006-12-22 04:29:53 · 9 answers · asked by monkeybabe2324 1