Toddler & Preschooler - January 2007

My son is 4 and we still have him nap for an hour after school when he is tired. He does not always take one but mostly he sleeps/rests for about an hour. My cousin said this was crazy at his age?! I know he starts all day kindergarten next year so we will be "weening" him soon anyways. What do you think?

2007-01-06 07:55:12 · 12 answers · asked by Samantha 3

My daughter is three now and she needs to be potty trained as soon as possible because she should be going into the preschool room at her daycare: no diapers allowed.

We have used a reward system, a potty star chart, and tons of other things. She hides to poop and lies about doing it.

Last week I decided enough is enough and I let he pick out panties and during the day she wears only them. She has been doing really well with peeing in the potty- only 1 accident- but she still poops a tiny bit in every pair of panties I put on her. I put her in a diaper for nap and bed time and she will hold her poop (except for the tiny bit that comes out all the time) until she has a diaper on.

So, what now? What can I do to get her to use the potty. I'm not sure if putting her to bed in panties is a good idea because I don't think she'll wake up to pee and I'm afraid I'll have a tough time cleaning her mattress?

And advice?

2007-01-06 07:34:01 · 14 answers · asked by seeingidog 3

My daughter is almost 4 and has been thru so much, she is othewise normally healthy, with asthma now and finally gotten tubes in her ears, no more ear infections. She at one point was on Megace which is a drug normally given to patients with cancer, to help increase their appetite. It did nothing, she was also on something that was a powder that you added to foods, to increase calories in that food. But nothing there either. She was 20 pounds at 1 and 1/2 years old, and being that she will be 4 in march she is only 28 pounds. Any suggestions as to what can put on her weight would be greatly appreciated. Also she doensnt like avocados, or usually bread (lol) will pick out the lunchmeat of her sandwich almost everytime!! Mostly I think she has mentally put herself on the Atkins diet, loves meats and cheeses butnot a whole lot of fattening things!!! Thanks Any suggestions would be great!

2007-01-06 07:17:38 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie 2

She's almost a year old, and I'm having some real trouble trying to get her to switch. Usually, she doesn't try to take anything from the cup; she just throws it aside. Today, my attempt resulted in a major temper tantrum, where she was screaming and carrying the cup around. If I tried to take the cup, she'd get mad. If I tried to help her use it, she'd scream more. I finally gave her a bottle to appease her a little bit, in hopes that once she had a little milk in her belly, she'd be more willing to try the sippy cup. No luck.

2007-01-06 07:04:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is 17 months, and is very picky she eats like a bird , so I try to feed every two hours, but needs more food with Iron , Please help I am the grandmother and take care of her every day , I feel so bad that her Iron is low. She is my Sunshine !

2007-01-06 06:43:26 · 13 answers · asked by Lady Casper 1

I baby-sit my next door neighbor's kids and I like to keep them entertained. They are about 3 & 5 years of age. Any suggestions?

2007-01-06 06:35:51 · 8 answers · asked by Suite Thing 1

I'm looking for some ideas on fun activities to do with a 22month old. Something that doesn't cost money, and is fun, active and educational at the same time. Thanks!

2007-01-06 06:12:02 · 7 answers · asked by FairyFancies 1

2007-01-06 06:07:51 · 21 answers · asked by chicalinda 3

I can't see a doctor right away...what can I do for him? He is 2, and clear liquid is coming out and he says it hurts. Is there anything I can do for him?

2007-01-06 06:02:20 · 11 answers · asked by STY 2

My 2 year old found a permanent marker. We have wood paneling in our living room he got some on the wood he also got some of the wall.. I have tried nail polish remover bleach and goo gone... none seemed to work... any suggestions

2007-01-06 05:14:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks

2007-01-06 05:13:31 · 21 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-01-06 05:12:33 · 8 answers · asked by chicalinda 3

How much does it cost? What ages is it good for?

2007-01-06 04:54:43 · 9 answers · asked by castille_g 2

My daughter and son n law have our 4 year old granddaughter stand in a corner with her nose on the wall.This breaks my heart I feel it is so humiliating and degrading.What should I say when she tells me how this hurts her feelings?

2007-01-06 04:37:51 · 14 answers · asked by 50+ 2

my 15 month old baby boy is griniding his teeth (he is still sort of teething, just waiting for most of his molars), and its super duper loud. it sounds like he is going to break them. 1) WHY does he do this? 2) WHAT can i do to make him stop it? 3) IS he going to break his teeth?

2007-01-06 04:36:11 · 4 answers · asked by polklip 2

2007-01-06 04:23:18 · 13 answers · asked by ERIN K 1

Now what. He hasn't gone pee on it yet. Should I just go with the flow and hope he will continue going on the potty with encouragement of course. Any tips?

2007-01-06 03:16:02 · 14 answers · asked by nechannew 2

I have lupus, the rhemutoid arthritis kind and I have no health insurance anymore. I ran out of the medication that I was on and are having problems. I had a seizure and are having chest and sharp body pains. Also,does anyone have lupus and take a medication prescribed by their doctor that helps and prevents from seizures and keeps the joints from turning?

2007-01-06 03:03:00 · 4 answers · asked by Sasha 1

She doesn't want anything to do with the potty yet and she is still waking up soaked. I feel she's not ready yet, but outside family members keep pressing the issue with her. I don't want her to feel bad about herself.

2007-01-06 02:57:43 · 21 answers · asked by nbct '06 1

My grandaughter always wants to stay at my house, or prefers to being with me instead of going home with her parents after they get off work, or any other time I babysit her. She screams, cries,and throws a temper fit. I love her dearly, and I hate to see her get into trouble when she acts this way. She is only two and I've babysat her since the day she was born. Any advice? Thank you.

2007-01-06 02:52:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work all week long so I don't spend enough time with them. I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. I really want to take them somewhere nice where they'll both have a good time. Any suggestions?

2007-01-06 02:52:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 2 1/2 and I started potty training her 4 days ago. She's doing pretty good as she gets the basic concept, and only has little accidents. However, her bed is very wet and she usually poops before she lets me know that she's up. I've been told not to put a pull-up on her as it sends a confusing message. Any tips???

2007-01-06 02:37:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

We did not have this problem until shortly after he wen ton break from pre-school. He was playing with his 11 year old brother a lot during that time. Before this he had a few occasions when he would talk back but now it has been almost every time you ask him to do something.

His teacher thinks he may be going through a phase where he is trying to assert himself and find out where he fits into the family as far as power and control goes. And that he is also trying to develop his character.

2007-01-06 02:09:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's still too young to understand the word 'NO,' though I'm trying to teach him (gently). He is very active and boisterous, but often when he is frustrated or upset he flails around hitting and scratching at me. I don't think he's trying to hurt me, but I want to teach him to stop doing it.

***All gentle suggestions will be considered. I am not at all in favor of corporal punishment at this age, or for quite some time. ***

2007-01-06 02:02:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what to answer?

2007-01-06 01:43:22 · 13 answers · asked by ari-pup 7

My best friend has a 4yr old little boy and a 1 yr old little girl. Shes a great mother, however I think she yells at them too much. Whenever Im on the phone with her she yells at him for interupting her while she is on the phone...She'll say "What did i say about interupting me while Im on the phone??"....Other times she has told me that she makes him clean his room...and if he doesnt she yells at him and threatens to spank him if he doesnt...BUT she doesnt spank him. She not abusive..so dont go there....but i just think she thinks hes older than 4 sometimes. I need some insight on 4 yr olds....Are these normal things to be saying to him. I have no children..yet...so that could be why I dont know...but sometimes I just think she is expectinig too much out of him when hes only 4.
Ok parents...give me some feedback on this! Thanks!!

2007-01-06 01:24:07 · 11 answers · asked by Tanya 3

2007-01-06 01:11:49 · 7 answers · asked by Tonya 1

he likes to chew things like velcro and chews the straps on his shoes also like bitting things like foam help

2007-01-06 00:53:57 · 28 answers · asked by pinky xx 2

And why do most toddlers not like vegetables? Why aren't we born with an instinct to like the taste of things that are good for us?

2007-01-06 00:14:11 · 23 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

Lately he's been a picky,PICKY,eater. He loves to drink milk all the time and if I let him he'll drink a gallon of milk in one day. He loves to eat grilled chzs, mac n chz; the typical junk food. Any moms have any ideas????

2007-01-05 23:36:22 · 16 answers · asked by Ruthy 1