Toddler & Preschooler - December 2006

He turned two yesterday, and he's always been quiet. He understands nearly everything we say to him, but he uses only fifteen or so words regularly. (He probably knows about ten more that he says once in a blue moon.) Should I be concerned about his development? My husband has a son from his first marriage, and he tells me that his son didn't start speaking until late, too..... I just don't know if this is something I should worry about. His doctor said not to worry unless he's not putting two words (noun and verb together)--for example, kitty out!--by two and a half. At his rate, I don't know if he's be there....

2006-12-12 03:13:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a potty chair that looks similar to a real toilet. The one I found is sold out everywhere. If anyone knows of one that looks real, I would appreciate the help! Thanks!

2006-12-12 03:06:39 · 4 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

We have a Safety 1st potty 'n step stool. When we moved we lost the little pee guard that goes on the front. I cannot find any contact info for this company or this product on their web site. I can find the potty chair on all sorts of web sites- but no contact information. Can anyone help? The chair is useless without it - we have a boy. Does anyone have this piece they dont use??
Thanks!

2006-12-12 02:52:18 · 0 answers · asked by his temptress 5

2006-12-12 02:43:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no problem getting her to use the washroom for number one, she's been doing it for ages and ages....but she refuses to do number two. I had some sucess in the summer, but throughout the fall and winter she goes in her pants. When I ask her or tell her to go to the potty (it's pretty obvious when she's going), she puts up her hand and continues her business. I've offered rewards, bribes everything!! Any suggestions?

2006-12-12 02:42:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just wanted to know if anyone knows if a child keeps going into a closet and dresser and takes out the same clothes everyday what this could mean. The dress he takes out of the closet is way in the back he is only 5 and it is hard for him to get at it but he gets it out of the closet. I ask him why and he says he doesnt know why he takes them out. Can you help me please. This is my nephew and it sometimes creeps me out.

2006-12-12 02:33:48 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle S 1

i am going to Cornwall next year and i have 2 children - one is 7 and the other will be 2. Are there any good games that we can play in the car that will amuse them. I am not driving my boyfriend is.... i know we can sing songs but i dont really have any other ideas, please help me. I dont want my youngest to cry all the way there (as its about 6/7 hours away)

Thanks

2006-12-12 02:02:18 · 4 answers · asked by sxe_gal_y2k3 2

How can I stop my 3 year old from comming into our bedroom at night? She doesnt sleep in bed with us..Usually on the floor beside the bed (theres a pallet there). She goes to sleep just fine in her own room but by 2am shes in our room. How can I stop this and keep her in her room?

2006-12-12 01:53:38 · 10 answers · asked by that.one.girl 1

my son refuses to sleep in his bed at night iv tried all the tricks in the book all the routines nothing is working he hasnt ever slept all night he always wakes up in the night most of the time crying he refuses to go back into his bed and i always give in to him as i have a 10 month old daughter who sleeps in his room and he wakes her up, its ruined mine and my partners relationship as he is up til late and then ends up in our bed please if any1 has had a similar thing let me know how wot to do

2006-12-12 01:12:22 · 10 answers · asked by n_snook_2000 1

2006-12-12 00:51:07 · 6 answers · asked by krryvernon 1

I remember something about adding .9 degrees to the final reading, but I can't remember if it was true or not. Does anybody else know?

2006-12-12 00:38:52 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6

My son has had a Teddy bear since he was 4 months and would sleep with it and take it everywhere, the problem is it is now LOST and he crys for it all the time. I found one on E-bay just like it, and it should be here next week.so my question is how should I give it to him, I'm not sure if he will know that it is not his. So maybe some of you have gone through this and might be able to give some advise on the matter. Thanks If you have any question send me an e-mail

2006-12-12 00:34:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What shall i get for my 10 year old best friend. I know she likes dolls but thats what i allways buy her and she hates getting new cloths.

2006-12-12 00:00:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 23:39:14 · 8 answers · asked by gojohnso 2

why do some people feel the need to give crap advice? i posted a serious question and got some really helpful answers (thank you) but also some really stupid ones? after reading other questions and answers that others had posted they had got the same, if you don't have any helpful advice why be nasty????? ps sorry for the moaning.

2006-12-11 23:30:25 · 13 answers · asked by gimma 1

my daughter is 3 years old and just recently has been doing strange things during the night, like opening kitchen cupboard doors, wandering round the house, plus recently she fell out of bed (so i thought) and cut her head, had to take her to A&E to get it glued!! is she sleepwalking and what can i do???

2006-12-11 23:14:14 · 16 answers · asked by gimma 1

2006-12-11 20:36:57 · 8 answers · asked by mialma74 1

My daughter is three years old... Ever since she was about 2 she started waking up in the middle of the night screaming like she was bieng hurt or something... When I ask her if she had a bad dream to try to figure out what is wrong she says she didn't have a dream that she was just scared... I have heard of night terrors... Is anyone else having this problem... or has anyone been through this before??? I don't let her watch anything that's not rated G... She does however have a very vivid imagination... I would appreciate any acvice or suggestions...

2006-12-11 19:57:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 19:47:34 · 7 answers · asked by dana s 1

He is 2 and a half. He is happy to have an afternoon sleep between noon and 2pm and then goes to bed around 830 (unhappily) and wakes up around 8am sometimes he does not have an afternoon sleep and gets grumpy around 5pm and is in bed by 7pm at the latest and wakes up about 7am. Should i keep giving him his sleep or not?

2006-12-11 19:22:44 · 8 answers · asked by ce_ben1 5

He only sucks his thumb when he has his sleeping buddy (teddy) we hide this till night time till he goes to bed and that is the only time he sucks his thumb but his skin on his thumb has dried out and gone all cracked and he complains about it hurting but yet wont stop suckin it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

2006-12-11 19:10:41 · 13 answers · asked by Legend T 2

I have a one year old and a three year old. My three year old didn't start tantrums until she was almost two. Now, my one year old is already throwing tantrums. All you have to do is look at her wrong and she'll throw herself on the ground and start screaming. Is this normal or is this early? It's always been easy to upset her, she has always been sensitive. Could she be catching onto her sister's behavior and this kind of action is a result of doing what she sees her older sister do?

2006-12-11 16:58:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes my daugther collide to the frame of our door but the surrounding are very clear enough light is supplied and in some instances she collapsed when taking a step on a ladder.Im thingking she might have problem in her eyes and feet?Can anyone can confirm this?What should I do to fixed it? I love my daugther I being hurt when she collides or collapsed...thanks!

2006-12-11 16:38:28 · 6 answers · asked by reden 2

my grandmother takes care of my sister and my grandma doesnt know english. she only speaks to my sister in spanish. my grandma has taken care of her since birth. My sister does not know almost any english she know abc's #'s and colors and some other words but she talks like she wasnt born in the u.s an that she just got her. we are the 4th generation in the u.s. i talk to her in english an all. what can i do so she can learn english faster and efficiently. HELP she's on my nerves....

2006-12-11 16:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 16 month old used to pig out on anything in front of him a few months ago. He could eat a piece of pizza all to himself at ten months of age. Within the last two months he refuses to eat anything. We put food on his high-chair tray and he takes the tray off and gets down. We rigged the tray so that he could not get down, and then he throws the food all over the floor. I've tried spoon-feeding everything to him, one bite at a time, and he still refuses. He drinks lots of fluids and appears to be very healthy. No weight loss, he's in the 85% for length and 95% for weight. What should I do?

2006-12-11 14:42:14 · 18 answers · asked by summer_00_butterfly 3

He won't tell me he has to go potty yet. What should I do?

2006-12-11 14:27:48 · 12 answers · asked by Princessa 1

I have a 20 month old girl who just somehow slipped at Costco and managed to bang her head (upper right side) and it swelled immediately. I put ice on it (and of course she hated it), but she seemed to be okay...I called the doctor...and checked her all night/next day to make sure she wasn't seriously injured. She had the typical swelling and bruising, but was compeltely normal. 4 days later (just now), she tripped again in the kitchen and I actually saw her fall right on her bump. She cried and seemed to be in more pain this time (since it was already swollen). I'm guessing I should take her in tomorrow, but I don't want to be overly paranoid since she seems to be fine...but at the same time, I don't want to miss something and let it get into something worse. Any suggestions?

2006-12-11 14:06:00 · 7 answers · asked by Mo 2

OK.. I seriously think my mother in law hates my two year old. I have four kids... 2 girls (8&5) and 2 boys (2&9mo). She absolutly adores my other 3 kids.. and its very obvious. NOW.. When it comes to my 2 year old, she is forever screaming at him. Her whole facial expressions change, the tone in her voice almost gets demonic. Infact, today my 5 year old asked my why grandma is so mean to Brock (my two year old) Now, we are staying with them until the first of January as our house is getting new windows and some work on the foundation done. I dont know what to do. When I try talking to her about it she gets so mad and wont talk to me for a long time (last time it was 2 weeks) and she also treats the rest of my kids bad. Now my two year old is active.. not naughty, but he is two. He is busy... but not bad. PLEASE I need advice because I cant take this anymore. I dont know what to do!

2006-12-11 13:58:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you ever find yourself, driving down the street, shopping, cleaning house or just doing whatever... singing the title song to Spongebob or The Wonderpets or Dora and Diego... and not realizing it?

2006-12-11 13:55:02 · 32 answers · asked by ihave5katz 5

2006-12-11 13:51:19 · 8 answers · asked by Nancy M 1