Toddler & Preschooler - January 2007

My neice is turning five and has had ear tubes in for a little over 1 year. She is now saying that her ears hurt and there is clear fluid coming out of her ears (like a runny nose). She's had a fever off and on since yesterday. Could she still get an ear infection? Since it's Saturday, do we take her to urgent care, or wait until Monday and take her to her pediatrician?

2007-01-27 07:48:59 · 4 answers · asked by Jen-Jen 6

i'll be bbabysitting my best friends kids tonight a boy one year old and a two year old girl, they are pretty well behaved. any tips you could give me? i am 24, but i have minimal experience with babies, first hand. like what should i do to keep them happy for 4 hours, then off to bed. toys, movies? maybe a movie, cartoons before bed, to 'wind down'? also i get scared being home alone, lol. so is it wrong to let them fall asleep on the couch, and just stay there with them till mom gets home? or shoul di carry the one upstairs, and the other to the downstairs room where they normally sleep. they have abig house, i can see myself getting all scareed if the one upstairs starts crying and i have to walk upo there lol. they have 2 big dogs, so i am sure i will feel safer than i do when i am home alone at my house with only a few finches lol. hope you don't think im crazy lol

2007-01-27 07:46:56 · 3 answers · asked by Mighty Opinions 2

I think i am a good mom, but people tell me that my 2-yr-old daughter only cries and whines when i am in the room. When she is whining about something, i want to see what is wrong because i know that she can't communicate properly with me yet. But when i know she is whining i tell her to be quiet. she threw a fit at the mall the other day cause she didn't want to go home, and my friend told me her kids would never act like that, and if they did she would spank them many times.
Do i need to be stricter? she's a sweet child besides the occassional fits with me.

2007-01-27 07:00:58 · 29 answers · asked by Kalinka 3

My wife and I try to correct her, but is seems to frustrate her. is there any methods or ideas any of you have? i would greatly appreciate them.

2007-01-27 06:39:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 11 year old son is very popular in school and a real cute kid. He just has one really bad habit that I worry about. I thought he had stopped. The other day I just happened to look in through the family room window (he was watching tv just in from school) and saw him furiously picking his nose for several minutes and the finger always went directly from nose to mouth like he used to do around me when he was younger. When I confronted him on it he says he never does it in school or around people but can't help it if he is alone because he still really likes doing it....he admitted he likes the salty taste..yuck! My main concern is that he will slip up and get caught and get a bad rep.but so far no problem.

Any other parents have a kid with this habit and if so how old were they when they finally stopped?..and what made them stop? If older do they still do it in private and is that okay? For now he swore he would not to do it in public or around people so I kind of let it go.

2007-01-27 06:15:42 · 8 answers · asked by Need HelpNow! 1

I have been recently hired to work with 11 three year old children and I love them all! But there are 2 problem boys that I'm not sure how to handle. One is constantly doing the opposite of what I say. He'll run and hide outside when I call his name, He refuses to sleep at nap time, and he is constantly yelling, he can not talk queitly! Any info whould be great, I'm at my wits end!

2007-01-27 06:03:23 · 7 answers · asked by DrPepper 6

2007-01-27 05:54:21 · 1 answers · asked by junebug 1

Ideas for games, and prizes would be nice. Or maybe some cute treats to make them.

2007-01-27 05:53:59 · 4 answers · asked by Chuleta Ma AkA *Chu* 3

Have B/G 21 month old twins that climb out of crib.... How to keep in Bed if we make it a toddler bed? or are we better netting them in to crib? IDEAS ?

They tend to team up...

2007-01-27 05:52:48 · 4 answers · asked by Rutroh 6

I have a 18 month old son, and i try to feed him many times a day but he keeps spitting out food, could he be full? How do you know how much food is enough and even if he is full or not?

2007-01-27 05:50:16 · 4 answers · asked by jabs0125 2

Our daughter isn't ready to be potty trained yet, but is able to let us known when she needs/wants her diaper changed. My husband is usually home with her. He lets her keep playing till she asks to be changed. Sometimes, by the time she asks, her diaper is saturated, or has been messy for an hour (RARELY had any leaks). He's tried asking her sooner, and she'll say it's fine. She shows no signs of diaper rash or discomfort. If she's not getting rashes, and isn't bothered by it, does her diaper need changing right away?

2007-01-27 05:16:21 · 28 answers · asked by Amy Z 1

Okay last night me and my baby were asleep my boyfriend comes in and lays down she wakes up and starts crying I get up I gave her the sippy cup then she purposly falls off the bed which is not that high we just have the board and the mattress we look at her and she see that we didn't get up immediately she's sitting down then she throws herself into the ground banging her head onto the carpet and there was my boyfriend hard hat and shoes How can I stop her from doing this I need some help I don't want to punish her yet She's one years old what did I do to her to act this way we do give her alot of attention mostly everybody does I know that she's sometimes spoiled but how can I stop her from acting spoiled and have some these temp tums

Please help me. I need your help

2007-01-27 05:04:56 · 7 answers · asked by Elizabeth O 2

My husband and I are nervous about how our 2 yr. old daughter will react to a sister. She loves to touch my belly and feel the baby move, but we don't think she understands that it is going to stay in our family. And that she is the big sister. What should we do to make her feel more comfortable.

2007-01-27 04:35:09 · 16 answers · asked by kelly b 1

My sons 14 months, he is a healthy weight. When can or should I change him to 2% milk.

2007-01-27 03:50:00 · 12 answers · asked by dpinscsher 5

yesterday my neighbor told me she would take me to my hubbys work so i could get his check cashed and go get food she said shed call me back in an hour 6 hours later she called me and told me she couldnt do it i can understand that so my sister left her kids with me then today she called me at 7 am and told me that she needed me to watch her kids well i have my car and my hubbies check and i told her i couldnt do it i had things to do but she begged now i do understand that she is doing a training for her job but come one she knew the kids dad wouldnt show up why didnt she make other arangements? i hate this i need to do things she knew it i would take her kids with me but i have 3 mo old twins and she has a 6 mo old and a 4 yr old my car only seats 5 yes thats enough seats but how am i suposed to get all of the babies in and out of the bank and the store and to top it off the 4 year old is in his jammies and no shoes i cant make him walk and none of the others can what do i do?

2007-01-27 03:18:32 · 12 answers · asked by mommyofanangel06 3

My nephew is 3 and he has been exhibiting odd behaviors lately that concern me. I realize not all children develop at the same rate, however, his speech is almost not understandable. He will sit and stare at the television with his tongue hanging out and "wringing" his hands. He has horrible temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way and often he will just race from one room to another. Is this normal (I don't recall either of my children or any toddlers I've ever known to exhibit this kind of behavior) or should I suggest my sister have him checked out?

2007-01-27 02:28:57 · 13 answers · asked by WonderTwit 6

so we can't help him fix his cough/cold/flu.....can anyone provide info on what they do in this case?

2007-01-27 02:15:05 · 9 answers · asked by juanes addicion 6

my kid takes a pacifier to tmieout with should i make her throw it in the trash for taking it to timeout or couldi get her makeup to get ride of the pacifier what would you do?

2007-01-27 00:31:11 · 10 answers · asked by josh z 1

My daughter has just gone from a cot to mattress on the floor. I can not keep her in bed, I have tried every thing i can think of. She keeps getting up and walking out to the lounge wanting to sleep in my bed or she wants me to sleep with her. I have tried the tough love metod where you let them sream and though tramums till she falls asleep but, she get too worked up and is sick everwhere. I have tried laying with her singing, reading and rubbing her back but she then play with it and will not sleep.
She also will not eat when with me. At day care she will eat the right amount for her age but at home she will eat very little.For example breakfest she will have 1/2 a piece of toast and that it,Lunch a very small tub of yogurt and 5 grapes. Dinner she will only eat the meat and if she does it will be only 4 small squares.I have tried giving her different foods but no luck. I cut down on her water and juice intake but that did not work.she only wieght 11kg and is 90cm tall,i need help.

2007-01-26 22:29:20 · 8 answers · asked by andrea b 1

My 16 month old keeps bringing me books constantly its all she ever seems to want to do, I know reading books is a good thing but I am getting a little fustrated with it.
I have tried distracting her with drawing, toys etc but she plays for about 2 minutes then goes and gets another book. I'm not going to
hide all the books that would be mean as she enjoys them somuch, I just want to know if anyone else had this phase and howe long its going to last!

2007-01-26 19:55:12 · 36 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

some nights my daughter does not eat very much dinner. my feels that my daughter should not go to bed with out eating very much. so after bath time she gives her some fruit. must nights she won't go to sleep right away. some nights she throws a fit and some nights she just lays in bed awake. just tonight she only had one bite of her dinner, after bath she had some pears. (all fresh fuit, nothing from a can) I then tried to put her to bed and she cried for her mommy for 1/2 hour maybe 45 min. she then came into the room and tried to calm her down. took another 20 min before she went to sleep.

2007-01-26 19:46:21 · 8 answers · asked by josh n 1

He has a large vocabulary and is a great talker and listener, and I don't want him to become self conscious by correcting his pronunciation all the time. Any ideas? Thanks

2007-01-26 19:35:33 · 12 answers · asked by Em 6

My four year old step-son has been a really really good kid most of his life. In October all hell broke loose. He went to his fathers for the weekend and when he came back, he was very violent and angry. Things got better after 2-3 days, but then after he went back, they have gotten worse until the point of breaking both of our spirits and stressing us to the point of insanity.
A few examples: He now acts aggressive and defiant all the time. Marking on the walls with crayons and flipping when he is discovered. Acting terrified of me. Saying that things are happening to him, even when no one is around for them to happen ( we could be in the next room and he would say we were hitting him on the head for example). many many others, but those are the ones I have space for.
What is wrong with him and what should we do?

2007-01-26 18:27:03 · 11 answers · asked by whois 2

2007-01-26 18:09:39 · 15 answers · asked by papayama 1

I have a 4 year old daughter who is interested in reading. However, when ever I get her to sit down and learn how to read, she doesn't want to do it. It seems uninteresting to her. What other ways can I approach this with out having her think that's it's not fun.

2007-01-26 17:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by KaPaul L 3

I see that they have them at Wally world and wanted to know if anyone has tried them on anything besides cabinet doors and drawers in kitchens. I would like to use them on my bathroom medicine cabinet to lock medicines and other things my 2 year old can reach now. Any advice is appreciated.

2007-01-26 16:59:33 · 10 answers · asked by momme malis 2

But when his dad is around he is not very affectionate.

2007-01-26 16:35:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is ready to be potty trained, but I don't know where or how to start. I have gotten her a potty chair and I have gotten her big girl panties, and I also have gotten training pants. My question is what is the best way to get it started? Any advice would be great...

2007-01-26 15:42:11 · 9 answers · asked by Carrie Z 2

my husband and i can't even carry on a conversation without him constantly saying "mama" or "dad" about 10-15 times to get our attention. and when we ask him what, he'll make something up just so our attention is focused on him.

we tell him that mommy and daddy are trying to talk about something and he doesn't need to interrupt, but yet not even a minute later, he'll start doing it again..

he's an only child. is this normal- or is he so spoiled snotty rotten that he actually believes all attention should be on him contantly?
Has anybody else had this problem with their children?

2007-01-26 15:29:42 · 9 answers · asked by KAT 4

I tried the whole spanking thing but it's not working my kids are wild and they're in the terrible two stage and i don't want to spank them I feel really crappy when i do so what are some suggestions for 2 year olds?

2007-01-26 15:18:27 · 23 answers · asked by Ray_Ray 2