Toddler & Preschooler - January 2007

I have a 2 y/o who will turn the dishwasher off mid cycle and then opens the door which prevents me from starting it where it left off. He sometimes turns it on when there is nothing in it and we notice it on when we hear the water running. We got a lock to keep him out because he would open the door and stand on it! But I am at a loss from how to keep him from pushing all the buttons. Any ideas would be appreciated!

2007-01-09 05:00:11 · 20 answers · asked by Chirstineskidz 2

I babysit a 3 year old [I'm 13 years old] I babysit from 5:30-9:00, every friday night. I get $20.00 at the end of the night. I do alot for her"
make dinner
make a sippy cup [2-3 times]
play with her
help her clean up her mess
and alot more Do you think this is enough money?

2007-01-09 04:57:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

where can i get cheap toddler clothes in the uk not ebay as most of it is exspensive tat that charge you £3 for a tshirt that cost 30p to send

2007-01-09 04:42:42 · 32 answers · asked by smiff78 3

For a couple of hours in the evening for a 3 year & 10 year old

2007-01-09 04:31:23 · 15 answers · asked by brandyyd 1

We're looking to hire a nanny about 3-4 days a week for about 4 hours a day. They'd be off all summer and all holidays and it wouldn't really include any housekeeping. How much should I expect to pay? We're in the Houston area.

2007-01-09 04:10:14 · 6 answers · asked by Allison 3

I live in Houston and I am condsidering having my son's birthday party at a place like Incredible Pizza or Chuckie Cheese. I wonder if places like these are a liitle too advanced for him.

2007-01-09 03:44:34 · 29 answers · asked by msdhoward 2

My daughter is almost one and she is not great at eating solid foods yet (mostly eats just mashed/pureed stuff). Now that I am weaning her off of nursing, I am more concerned about what she is eating in terms of solid foods and what she is drinking from her sippy cup. I want to make sure that I am feeding her an appropriately balanced menu. Any websites or suggestions are also welcomed

2007-01-09 03:27:38 · 6 answers · asked by dixiechic 4

I have an 8 month little boy who is cruising around anything he can get his hands on. He also can sit down from the standing position, and can crouch and pick up a toy while holding onto the couch with one hand and remain standing. He start really crawling, well, about 3 weeks ago. It seems like he was pulling up even before he could crawl well. He also is very active and ALWAYS on the move; he pulls up and sits down and cruises all day long, constantly it seems. My question is, for you moms who have/had the same kind of child, can you give me a guess on how long he will cruise before taking his first steps? Before he will walk? He is very brave and has absolutely no fear...just FYI. Any experienced mom have a good guess? I was simply not prepared for the progression to go this quickly; I thought he would crawl for a while before attempting to walk. I don't have a babygate or anything!!! LOL :)

2007-01-09 03:23:08 · 3 answers · asked by CB 3

My 4 yr old has been chewing up the bus seat chewing books and licking his shoes? He has bad tantrums in school and can sometimes be mean to others. Why would he be chewing all of this items and licking his shoe? Is he to young for the school? I am really concerned with him he cries and will not listen to the teacher, can't sit still in his chair and just refuses to listen. My older son is adhd but he never went thru this chewing thing and i don't remember him being as bull headed. i keep hoping its a stage he will out grow but i dont know. Please can someone give me some answers or some advice. I have used the telling him about the germs that come along with him chewing on everything.

2007-01-09 02:54:15 · 10 answers · asked by malibu2769 1

I need some some cute memorable ideas for my 1 year old's birthday!(jan.26th) This is my first and only child and i really want to make it special but simple too.(being that i'm sure he won't remember it anyway! does anyone have any unique ideas?

2007-01-09 02:50:39 · 13 answers · asked by lovebug08 1

I'm a first time young mother and I'm often busy so cooking is something that I particularly don’t have time to do or really know how to do very well. So what are some things I can give my 17 month old that’s easy to make and nutritious at them same time? Also any ideas on what I should offer her at breakfast that she can feed herself while Im get ready for work BUT at the same time healthy?? Please any ideas will be greatly appreciated! Thanks

2007-01-09 02:34:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-09 02:32:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you ever had to clean up someone else's child after they wet or messed their pants?

Maybe you were babysitting the child when they had an accident. Perhaps they were a playmate of your own child visiting your house. Or maybe you were helping at a birthday party. Or possibly you work with children.

Did you mind having to change someone else's child? Was it worse than cleaning up your own child? How did the child feel? How did their parents react when they heard you had had to clean up their son or daughter?

2007-01-09 02:19:34 · 13 answers · asked by Living in Britain 3

Just wondering, Im not comparing or anything. Out of pure curiosity I would like to know how your 2 year olds vocabulary is? Do you know of a website where it shows where your 2 y/o should be vocabulary wise? Just wondering. Thanks for your input I appreciate it.

2007-01-09 02:03:45 · 11 answers · asked by jdnsmama1 3

6's from childrens place are tight in the waist and too long. She is not a short child - she is 45 " and 52 lbs. She is not overweight, but she is solid.

2007-01-09 01:48:46 · 7 answers · asked by STEPHANIE M 1

he kept jumping out of his crib, so on his 2nd birthday..we introduced the twin bed...he picked out his own special bedding and he slept all night wonderfully! but, the second night...i had to get up with him 3 times because of the screaming and crying...we have to shut his door cuz its on the second floor and we cant use a gate cuz he climbs over it.....ill go in and put him back in the bed and lay with him for a minute.l.he falls right back asleep...then i leave...then he gets up and starts screaming/crying again....and i feel like i have to let him cry it out and he does for like 10 minutes......and goes back to the bed...any suggestions???!!!!!im sooooooooooooooo tired......!

2007-01-09 01:20:26 · 12 answers · asked by twatwaffle 3

This girl is sweet but she's just too much. She's very high maintanace and always wants hugs,almost continuously tapping my arm with her finger,always need some kind of attnetion or wants something. I cant breathe. I want to be friendly,she's a good kid. So,any advice on setting her straight the first time I tell her,without ending up snapping at her. Which I havent yet but its like dealing with a princess.

2007-01-08 23:56:50 · 21 answers · asked by TrofyWife 4

He keeps himself awake to the last possible extent and even then after a little nap he is once again replenished for further playing. We never force him to go to sleep except for the night times. Is it OK?? Is such a habit OK for his health. By now he is fine.

2007-01-08 23:52:16 · 9 answers · asked by zed 2

2007-01-08 23:51:55 · 4 answers · asked by gail b 1

He is not shy but does not want to get frank with other people even kids of his age. He holds me tightly when I'm in any social gathering. He cries when I sit in any other one's car. He is very careful rather frightened that I think any kid of his age shouldn't be while even jumping and running. It looks he is comfortable only with family members and none else!!
Why he feels insecure I cant understand. Any suggestions??

2007-01-08 23:44:45 · 4 answers · asked by zed 2

I have a cot bed so i am going to turn it into a bed later but i could do with advise for people about how i can try and get him to actully stay in his bed. He is 20 months old.

2007-01-08 22:54:01 · 20 answers · asked by caz 3

i am becoming increasingly worried about my 11 month old child.she hits her head on hard surfaces like chairs and tables when she wants to be picked up or to have a toy,this morning she woke up and started crying,after sometime when nobody picked her up,she started hitting her head on her crib.i find this disconcerting.is it normal? will she outgrow it? is it a sign of something? anybody have any experience about this? what am i supposed to do? any cause for alarm ? apart from this she has no other problem whatsoever. she stops hitting her head on hard surfaces once she is picked up or given what she wants.please help !!!

2007-01-08 22:42:15 · 11 answers · asked by bestofyou 3

hello there i need a help about child care (age 1year old)..how to stimulate child at this age? what are the activities do we need to do? how to deal with them stuff like that..thanks!

2007-01-08 22:11:46 · 4 answers · asked by k_a_y_e 1

2007-01-08 20:31:38 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

to make a long story short my bestfriend has 2 kids is a single mother im the god mother of her children i moved from az to oh to help her i love her kids like they are mine but the 4 yr old is so mouthy and disrespectful i love him but he just drives me nuts he wont pick up after himself he talks back wont listen and i just want to beat him of course i wont and dont since its not right but the other night he had me to that point we have tryed all kinds of things with him from making a reward chart to taking his toys away for setting fire to the carpet now before i got here he had free run of the house while she slept since she works 3rd shift but i get up early with him since i work 2nd shift and im at the end of my ropes is he acting up because now he nolonger runs the house or is it because he has not had anyone to supervise him and what can be done other that drugs and a rubber room

2007-01-08 19:54:25 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2

My parents left a tub of vaseline in my son's room while he was napping. 2 hrs later I go up and find that he has spread the whole tub all over his body, hair and in the carpet...I have got it out of the carpet but can't seem to get it out of my son's hair...I have tried what everyone has told me from dawn dish soap to shampoo mixed with baking soda...Does anyone know something else that won't work...PLEASE HELP

2007-01-08 18:19:05 · 11 answers · asked by Denise A 2

My daughter will be three in April and all she talks about is school. I researched the only two preschools we have around here. We have headstart and a preschool at the YMCA. We make too much for headstart so my only options are sending her to the Y or not sending her at all. The only thing is the cost. It will cost $125 a month for her to go. Classes are three days a week. I have no experience whatsoever with preschool so I was wondering if this sounded like too much money to pay. Also, is preschool good for kids to attend?

2007-01-08 17:39:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son just turned 3 in December. We have been trying to potty train for months. I know he is ready. He knows when he needs to potty.

I ask him all the time if he needs to go and he says 'no'. Sometimes I will just set him on the potty and he goes no problem. He loves flushing and doesn't seem to be afraid of the toilet.

He controls it on his own. However when it's time to go, he will go on the floor anywhere in the house BUT the bathroom. I mean literally pulling down his pants and pooing on the furniture, the carpet or just in his pants.

What do I do??

2007-01-08 17:24:32 · 10 answers · asked by N!cKi 1

My son can have anything with sugar, but give him chocolate and he's bouncing like Tigger!

2007-01-08 16:45:03 · 13 answers · asked by JACQUELINE T 6

DO PROSTITUTES COUNT?

2007-01-08 16:37:31 · 9 answers · asked by Choke The Chicken...Dick 1