Toddler & Preschooler - January 2007

We don't keep our bedroom particularly warm either. I myself could not last for even 15 minutes without covers. He just kicks them off and it wakes him a bit whenever we try to cover him.
IHe doesn't seem cold. How can he keep warm when asleep?
In fact it wakes him up when we try to cover him up. Yes he is dressed plenty warm and no, we don't want to put him in one of those 'blanket sleepers' that have no feet, only a sack, as he does walk around some before bed. Yes he keeps his socks on fine. It's just so weird to have him sleeping with no covers when everyone else needs them. I'd say the room temperature is around 65 or so at night. Thanks to any and all who provide any responses.

2007-01-16 12:51:39 · 28 answers · asked by hanging around 1

my so is 5 years old he has recently started talking back or mumbling smart remarks what has caused this behavior and how do i stop it guys i am about to go crazy because i don't know where he picked up this rude behavior and he seems to think he's the boss please help

2007-01-16 12:42:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 12:30:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay i get to my daughters school today and they have asked us parents to come up with an art project-anything. I don't have any ideas that i can do that will allow my 3 year old daughter help me with. I need some ideas. Help Me PLEASE!!!!

2007-01-16 12:26:48 · 11 answers · asked by mommyof2daughtersandlovinit 2

My daughter, who was 3 in Oct, will use the potty when she feels like. She can just use it, then 10 minutes later mess herself or wet herself. She has to be bribed to go. She will say she has to go and we take her, but yet refuses to go when asked. We just ask her after eating and before nap and bed time, this seems to be when she goes, and we make her go when she wakes up. How can we break her so she can wear her "big girl" undies. I have told her she is not going back to mawmaw and pawpaw house till she can use the potty like a big girl. (seems to work a lil so far). Truthfully I am tired of changing a 3 year old. I have a baby to change. What can we do so she can go potty all the time?

2007-01-16 12:20:13 · 10 answers · asked by cupidangelgirl2002 2

My son is 7.5 months old and appears to be developing very well. He is active, happy, and big for his age. However, food seems to just go right through him. He generally has 4 big dirty diapers a day, and he eats non stop. He is still getting up 2-3 times at night for a bottle, and he eats 9oz every time. We put rice cereal in his bottles, and he is eating baby food and cereal very well. I'm afraid that his eating and diaper habits are abnormal though. I called the doctor this morning and told them that he was still not progressing to a more mature schedual and they said they are going to refer him to a pediatric gastroenterologist. Has anyone else had a child that was similar? What was the problem? Did they outgrow it?

2007-01-16 12:12:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1 1/2 year old that has had an on-going cold that just wont seem to go away. He had a really nasty cough from post nasal drip that the vaporizer is helping but, he is very cranky and keeps grabbing his nose between his eyes. He also has think yellow/green snot, and breathe that smells like something dies in his mouth. he has never had a sinus infection so i have no idea if he just has a bad cold or something else.

2007-01-16 11:34:25 · 11 answers · asked by jacksmama 3

He's hot and he like treats her nice and crap & she's happy with him

BUT I'M NOT HAPPY SHE'S WITH HIM BECAUSE HE'S A PEDO
HE'S 26!!!!!!!!!

how do i snap her out of it?

2007-01-16 11:23:33 · 16 answers · asked by Zero 1

I went for my 12wk ob appointment (my 1st app) and they couldnt hear the babies heartbeat. The doc didnt seem concerned but this is my third pregnancy and I could hear the first two well before the 12th week (Im 100 % certain about the first date of my last period). Im not asking anyones medical opinion just need some encourging words to get me through the next week until my ultrasound. Thanks.

2007-01-16 11:13:04 · 17 answers · asked by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6

My 2 yr old son has recently started snoring at night. What could be the cause?

2007-01-16 11:12:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a daugther who's 6 and a boy of 2yrs and I'm having my 3rd baby in 5 weeks more less.. But lately my son has being acting weird with me like ungry he usually is more attached to me than to my hubby but like I said lately he wants to hit me or doesn't want to be near me ... and I worried because he is a sweet boy !! Could the pregnancy affect him in way or sothing else could be wrong he started acting like this about a month ago .. and I am not the kind of ungry mom I';m more lovable and always playing with them I'm more fun !!! What can be wrong ?? what to do?? any advices!!!

2007-01-16 11:07:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is 5 years old.This is his first blood test so not sure how he'll react.

Can i sit him on my lap ? - this way i can comfort him & hold him still.

Whats the best way to keep him from moving ? I know he's gonna hate it - & scream the place down.

2007-01-16 11:03:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

just a phase or what could be wrong ??? I have a 6 yrs old daugther and when ever I pick her up form daycare I always ask her how did she do in school , what dis she eat etc. The problem is that lately she answer me with a I DON"T KNOW and she nevers know when I ask her .. but after I stop asking her she starts tellign me what she did, what she ate and start with a conversation and not only thus when ever she goes with her dad I always ask her the same things and she does the same ... I remember my step-son doing the same thing when he was her age but is this normal in kids ??? Is this just a phase???? any advices on what to do or any experinces of this kind!!!!

2007-01-16 11:01:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 33 month old daughter who is in a front facing carseat in the harness. the harness weight limit is 40 lb and the height is 40 inches. My daughter is 45 lb and 38.5 inches. Can I switch her to the booster with seatbelt or do I have to find a seat with a higher weight limit with a harness? Even if she is physically able to go in a booster with belt, is she too young? (ie. she may take the belt off, slouch down etc.)
thanks

2007-01-16 10:56:21 · 11 answers · asked by Kyla 1

I was thinking about getting my son a life like baby doll, so that maybe he would get used to having to be nice to the baby... before we have it... I am due in June, and my son seems sweet enough, but he is not ever around small babies...


Opinions Please... Good Idea or Stupid Idea????


My hubby don't think boys should play with dolls, but I think it would give him good practice in being nice.....

2007-01-16 10:55:35 · 6 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 5

I guess it's not so much a question as it is a rant. I am a fully involved step mother. I have been with her father since she was 1 yr old and she is now 4. It's been 3 years and the mom is still more worried about her pride than the well being of her daughter. I don't want to step on anyone's toes but if you're not going to make better decisions for your child..........

Are there any other frustrated step parents or parents in the situation out there?!?

2007-01-16 10:43:33 · 4 answers · asked by Cynthia S 4

Hi i need help really, my daughter who is there is so naughty e.g when were at the dinner table and say she doesnt want it or she has had enoth she will just throw it on the floor so i will tap her hand and tell her she is very naughty and put her in a corner for 3 to 4 minutes even throw so does nt seen to care she just laughts at me, in the morning when i take her to school she runs round the house laughting her head of because i have to chase her to get dressed but when we get out the house she just runs of ive tried putting her in a buggy put she just works her way out of it, ive tried them rainer straps but she will just pull and pull me and when i take her in the car she gets out of her car seat god knows haw she does it but also she always in trouble at school and she doesnt seen to care i have 2 other children one at five and the other one at seven and they have neave done this kind of thing of course am still with there dad but me and my husband have ran out of ideas +

2007-01-16 10:32:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am so sick right now with the flu, a nasty virus or something I dunno.... I have a VERY ACTIVE 3 yr old and 18 month old on top of it. My husbands boss is pure evil, I'm running a fever and barely can move but he wont let my husband come home from work until normal time (10 pm at night!!!) to help with the kids and possibly take care of me. I need NEW CREATIVE activities I can keep my kids busy with while I lay on the couch and basically just supervise since I'm so sick. They are tired of movies, tv, puzzles and books since we've done those all day already. I'm getting desperate, it hurts just to move (anyone whose had a bad case of the flu knows what I mean) and they are climbing the walls with boredom. Need Ideas help!!!!!!

2007-01-16 10:32:16 · 9 answers · asked by Luv_My_Baby 4

how much chocolate and sweets can i give to my dougter she is 4 years old

2007-01-16 10:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We did some gentle sleep training a few months ago, and he was sleeping great since then. I should mention that we cosleep. He would pretty much sleep through the night. for the last month about, he's been waking up at night screaming, and needs to be snuggled tight to fall back asleep. He doesnt even wait one second to cry, just goes from to sleeping peacefully to screaming. What's up with that? Is there anything I can do to help him/us?

2007-01-16 10:23:15 · 7 answers · asked by Delphine F 3

I have 2 beautiful children. BOTH boy and a girl. They are both potty trained, and one is in preschool. I want a third. I have this emptiness in my heart. I know that I shouldn't have another baby, financial reasons only. Me and my husband have been talking about it, and our decision is both 50/50.
I am about 40 lbs overweight, we live in a tiny 1200sqft house, and my husband is the only one who works. I WANT TO STAY HOME WITH THE KIDS...my decision.
But what my question is, How can I get over the pain I have in my heart to have a third child. How did you decide to have a third child or not? Is this selfish of me?

2007-01-16 10:13:20 · 12 answers · asked by sunnysideup 4

My sister will be helping me and were doing it atthe kids house it t3 difreent family all boys one has 4 and its at her house 11mths 2 7 9 one has 2 boys 17mths 5 and one has 1 4yrs old thank you

2007-01-16 10:05:24 · 15 answers · asked by BossLady 4

My 20month old daughter has never been a fussy eater and her appetite has always been great to say the least. But for the lastmonth or so she has started to become really fussy about what she eats. She is not unwell at all. I just wondered if this is a phase that all toddlers go through because i'm getting fed up of making beans on toast for every meal.

2007-01-16 08:49:24 · 24 answers · asked by gingajen 3

I have two toddlers--18 months old and nearly 3 years old--and we just moved to a new place that has a stone fireplace with a hearth that's raised about 4 - 6 inches. They are both fascinated with it, and won't stay away from it. My husband zip-banded the screen together so they won't climb in it (lol) but we can't keep them off the hearth. They both run over to it at 90 mph and step up on it and walk the length of it. A) it's very dirty and needs to be cleaned (apt. complex is going to do that later this week) and B) more importantly, I'm afraid one of them is going to run and trip and take a header into the corner of the stone. Does any company make some type of fire place padding or corner padding for this type of situation?

2007-01-16 08:27:01 · 13 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7

i have a little girl whose 2. she has done it before. she knows what to do. she tells u when she needs to be changed and even tries to change her own clothes when the wets them. she even poops in the potty. but refuses to pee. she goes to the bathroom to pee on herself but will not pee in potty. please someone give some technique to try.

2007-01-16 08:24:52 · 15 answers · asked by nicole 1

I thought that at the age of 1 it was ok. But I went to my sons 12 month appointment and he said it is the only thing that he still can not have. We changed the subject so quickly I forgot to ask when he can have it. So does anyone know when it is really safe to give my son peanut butter?

2007-01-16 08:04:55 · 9 answers · asked by I Ain't Your Momma 5

He will be four in March. He is peeing and pooping in his pants 5 out of 7 days a week. We have been very consistent ever since he was 2. We did have a new baby 15 months ago. HELP!!! How do you potty train a 4 year old?

2007-01-16 07:48:12 · 18 answers · asked by Jeanette H 2

My little girl is 4 yrs old and wets the bed every night. Ive tried telling her to be a big girl and get up when she has to pee, ive put diapers on her at night thinking maybe she wouldnt like them, ive tried to bribe, what else is there? If i try to wake her up in the middle of the night to go pee she cries because she dont want to get up. Right now i put diapers on her at night but shes almost five and i would like to get her out of that.

2007-01-16 07:46:00 · 14 answers · asked by anonymous 2

I'm looking for books that can be read over several nights. He's all boy and into heros and magic and cars and Star Wars.

2007-01-16 07:42:15 · 15 answers · asked by Julie C 3

I have a 3 year old girl. We have been battling up and down to get her sleeping in the right patterns. I have tried ALOT. Sometimes it works and she goes back to normal for a couple weeks but then boom shes back at it again. She will fall asleep at what I think is a normal time for a kid (9PM-10:30 PM ish) but then will be right back up at midnight or 1 AM then stay up until 5 AM. Ive tried, after those nights, letting her sleep until 9 AM then waking her up....but then she will stay up all day and start wanting to fall asleep again at like 7 PM. Its fine and dandy to say keep her awake from 7-10 or so, but it gets really hard to do allllll the time. Plus sometimes it doesnt help, shes right back up in the middle of the night. Sometimes those things work. But it seems like they dont work permanently. Any ideas?

2007-01-16 07:05:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous