Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

2007-02-14 07:13:34 · 7 answers · asked by ♥JaMeS's MoMmY♥ 4

One daughter has VUR (vesicoureteral reflux) and there is a 20% chance of her siblings having it as well. This can lead to serious urinary tract infections, and so on.

My question is would you put a 4 year old and a 2 year old through this test even though they have never had symptoms ? Or would you wait for symptoms because of that slim chance. We are talking that there is an 80% chance that they do not have it...

Thanks...

2007-02-14 06:57:51 · 6 answers · asked by WUDDALIFE 2

I haven't used a babysitter in years. My husband and I are going out to dinner tonight and need to know how much to pay the sitter for watching our 4 year old daughter. Our 9 year old son will be there, too, but the sitter's brother and he will be playing video games all night.

2007-02-14 06:43:40 · 9 answers · asked by rustyk 1

i need to find out where i can get a guard to go around the head when washing childrens hair to stop the shampoo/water going into their eyes.

2007-02-14 06:37:46 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I stopped breastfeeding about six months ago but I'm still lactating. It's not a lot, but I wanted to know when it would end. Any ideas?

2007-02-14 06:28:39 · 10 answers · asked by Christine I 2

my Lil girl has crupe the Dr says but i have the same cough what is this and is it and can others get it from us ?

2007-02-14 06:08:59 · 6 answers · asked by ryan s 5

I am in the process of weaning my 10 month old off the bottle onto sippy cups. He has been using sippy cups in some capacity since he was about 5-6 months old. I have sucessfully taken away every bottle except the bedtime bottle. I am mainly concerned that he will not stay full and sleep through the night when I do take the bedtime bottle. I know I can get him to sleep without it, but I am worried that without that 7oz of formula he will wake up earlier out of hunger. He has been sleeping through the night since about 8 weeks, and I don't want to do anything to jeopardize that. :) Just FYI - he is on three meals a day and drink formula from his sippy cup during meals. Suggestions?? Thanks!

2007-02-14 05:46:37 · 7 answers · asked by CB 3

I'm going to be a stepmom soon to a two-year old toddler

2007-02-14 05:29:40 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Muiroena 2

I want to visit my friend in Philly this summer. Rather than drive, I was thinking of either flying or taking a train with my two year old. Is there a portable, easy-to-carry car seat available for kids about 25 pounds? I have thought of the backless booster, but I think my son would have to weigh more.

2007-02-14 05:19:37 · 10 answers · asked by Margarita 2

im travelling to the USA for a few months, virgin atlantic have child seats for there planes so i dont need it for the flight, but i need to take one with me and check it, my usual one is too heavy for the baggage alowence, anyone know of a good safe lightweight car seat for a 30month old, hes quite skinny so on the lower weight for his age.

i need something with a 3 or 5 point harness and can be lifted easily as im single parent travelling on my own.

any ideas anyone?

thanks for your imput

2007-02-14 05:12:51 · 7 answers · asked by desprate mum 2

He is a big baby, weighting 81/2 lbs at birth. She took him to the doctor yesterday for a check-up. He is already almost 17lbs, but has grown 5 inches longer. The doctor say he very well proportioned. The father is 6'3" and a large man. The doctor had her start him on cereal a couple of weeks ago. which I wasn't too surprised about. What did surprise me is that he told her to start giving him fruits and vegetable once a day. I thought 6 months was the normal time to begin this. I wonder if it is because he is so big. Any comments?

2007-02-14 04:48:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

He doesn't like to drink anythign except "RICE drink" as it is similar to milk. He does not care for any flavor of Pedilyte or juice or anything. I am worring about him becoming dehydarted. Is it allowed to offer him Soymik? I read the ingredients and there is no diary products. Any suggestions?....

2007-02-14 04:35:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have any of you had a 5 year old boys birthday at a Chuck E Cheese location in Ontario (or anywhere else)??
I want to book a party there for my sons birthday in March, and want to know how your party there went, if it was worth the $15.50 per kid...
let me know how it went, please!
Thanks!

2007-02-14 04:15:31 · 7 answers · asked by melaniecampbell 3

2007-02-14 04:02:01 · 7 answers · asked by kjrubio02 1

2007-02-14 03:21:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My hubby and I are going to a monster truck show on Saturday and I am really excited... The thing is that I have never been to one so I don't know what to expect, and my hubby really wants to take our 2 1/2 year old son with us.... The show is in an indoor areana, and it will be an hour from home.... My question is, is it ok to take him or is he too young?? I know we'd have to buy him ear plugs before we go, but if it IS ok,then what else should I know before taking him with.. It will start at like 7-8 pm....


Another question... I am 6 months pregnant... is is safe for me to go??? I am assuming there will be a lot of smoke and dust, and that is why I am wondering about me and our son going.... Please give advice and opinions!!!!!



Also what should I expect.. my husband says that there are going to be cars races, and monster trucks and dirt bikes.....


The only reason we are gong is because he won tickets......

2007-02-14 02:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 5

I have a 26 month old that goes easily on the child-size potty. I'm now ready for him to start using the big potty; the main toliet. Problem is that we have an oblong toliet seat and he fell in before. Now, he won't even try to sit on it. I've gone to a few websites and I can find a "child"/"potty training seat" for an oblong toliet. Any suggestions??

2007-02-14 02:42:17 · 9 answers · asked by Polite1 1

I'm going to buy a humidifier for my son's room, does anyone recommend a brand? There are so many types and I don't want to get one that is cheap and doesn't do anything but I don't want to spend a ton on money on one that is as good as a cheaper one! Help! Has anyone bought one from a drugstore? Target? Walmart? These are all place close by that I would be going to. Thanks in advance!

2007-02-14 02:35:34 · 3 answers · asked by emrobs 5

My dad went to pick up my 2 yrs old baby at daycare and her arm was totally scratched up... They told him it seemed like a rash, which was obviously not... It seemed like the kid who did it had all the time in the world to tear it up...there were scratches left and right and nooow today the dc director is saying she mightve fallen outside and scratched it...It doesnt look like that...they look like scratch marks...Im so pissed!... How do I fight that...I guess I wont be able to prove it, but it's not fair since the baby cant tell me who it was!!! I know I need to talk to the director cause I think they shouldve noticed this happening and not try to cover it saying it was a rash... !! Do have any other ideas of what I can tell her or ask her?? These were obviously not "branch" scratches and I dont they should EVEN be playing with branches outside... This is one of the best daycares in town and I pay good money but just the way the director is trying to cover the teacher enfuriating

2007-02-14 02:26:11 · 12 answers · asked by Lorena 3

2007-02-14 00:56:25 · 12 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5

Brought my daughter into urgent care because we just moved and dont have a dr. she has a cold. did a check up listened to her heart etc she is wheezing. got x-rays they dont show anything bad. so he gave her a nebulizer treatment in the hospital. did say she was starting an ear infection as well. so I got a nebulizer a script for albuterol 0.83 mg/ml solution, prednisolone 15mg/5 ml soln and amoxicillin 400 mg/5 ml susp.
The dr. knew how old she was but i couldnt read the script so i dont know if they did it right and i didnt bring in my daughter to the pharmacy just the script and her insurance card.
now i am just concerned if this is right for her? is it too much? There had been a little girl who died of an overdose in the news last week so i am getting a bit concerned. any help would be appreciated.

2007-02-14 00:46:50 · 11 answers · asked by butterflyharmon 2

to invent a wax crayon sharpener? if so, where can i purchase one!
I put this in here because parents with young children might know :)

2007-02-14 00:07:50 · 10 answers · asked by Maccie 2

My daughter who is 2 in March has been successfuly toilet trained for the past 6 months. Within the last 6 months she has had very little accidents & even goes to the ''big'' toilet on her own with asking for help or anything. She even asks me to close the door behind me on my way out lol!

Anyway, for the past 3 or 4 days, its seems shes finding it hard to 'hold' it in. An example, she just went to the kitchen there and ran straight back in shouting toilet, heading towards her potty that sits in the sittingroom but her urine was running down her legs before she actually sat on her potty. She does not have any accidents with her no2 tho. Its just really frustrating not only for me but for my daughter as well.

She has been on a course of antibiotics for 4 days, I dont know if this may have anything to do wtih it? I thought she may have had a little infection but i thought the antibiotics would clear it?

Thanks

2007-02-14 00:03:12 · 14 answers · asked by x !! Me !! x 2

My 2 year old daughter made great progress potty training at first. she will pee in it every time, even waking up in the middle of the night. The first time she went poo poo in it, it happened to be a giant hard turd. It hurt her, now she is afraid to poo in her potty chair. any ideas on how to convince her it won't always be that way?

2007-02-13 23:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by jpgray73 2

I've been working as a Nanny with a family for over 5 years now, and I am yet to meet another nanny. I'm writing this as I am interested in what other Nannies do, in this job you seldom get any feedback and I sometimes wonder if I am a good nanny, or could I be better. How much do nannies usually get paid? What ages are your charges? Whats your favourite activities to do? I am interested in everything lol.
I look after 5 children from 9yrs to 5 months - in school holidays its tough to find activities to suit all the children at the same time! School time is easy, I only have a 2 yr old and the baby - we go to carer/toddler groups which have a range of toys and activities, and messy play (great for me, cos we get to have fun and I dont have to clean up!) We enjoy afternoons out at the park, feeding ducks,softplay centres, farms all the usual.I get paid £1000 a month after tax, which seems good to me, and I dont do housework! I'm loving this job so far,I hope I get another 5 yrs here!!

2007-02-13 23:29:52 · 7 answers · asked by xxangel_allyssaxx 2

Every time I think of the day when my son was born I get all emotional it was really so beautiful.

2007-02-13 22:49:21 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-02-13 22:22:44 · 14 answers · asked by jbmarzan 1

i wish to do it all like a real baby.even eat the cans of real baby food.but im told then that wouldent be healthy for me.but i need to do this all properly.so would the can food do any real harm to me.

2007-02-13 22:02:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 20:49:35 · 11 answers · asked by bungholeitch 1

whats a good way for me to put eye drops in my 3yr old son, im on my own & last night when i tried, it looked like a scene from WWF, now when i go near him he starts to scream & runs away
anyone got some good tips
regards

2007-02-13 20:21:33 · 6 answers · asked by R I P 2