Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

My two and a half year old daughter has recently begun blinking her eyes about 3 weeks ago. We noticed that it was involuntary and thought that she might not be getting enough sleep but that is not the case. She blinks about 3-4 times every 5 min or so and its not normal blinking as the blink comes with an effort and the face also twiches a little.. The doctor says it could be allergy and gave some eye drops which didn't help - we are surely going back to the doc but did any of you face a situation like this and what did you do.. We are worried as the blinking/twitching has been increasing.. Pls advise, Thanks

2007-02-09 11:08:17 · 6 answers · asked by KayBeeDee 1

Aaron absolutley LOVES Power Rangers but I'm not sure with all the violence that it's a very good show for him right now, maybe in a couple years... but can anyone tell me of some good kids shows for five year olds?

2007-02-09 11:00:27 · 12 answers · asked by redrose_347 1

i have no one to take my boys off my hands not even for a weekend and they act up at home but the few time i felt them with friends why i took care of busy they say my boys were angels it's crazy and my mother is alway tried but i'm never tried to help her when she need me and i live 2 1/2 hours away from her what am i to do???????????????????????????

2007-02-09 09:58:52 · 13 answers · asked by mary m 1

My son was sick last night so we had the tv on at 2:00am and this dorky (even for childrens programming) show comes on. Is it like the embryotic version on the Teletubbies???
Please tell me that your children dont really watch this!!!!!!

2007-02-09 09:51:16 · 4 answers · asked by his temptress 5

My son has been giving me a hard time these last couple of weeks because he doesn't want to wear his diapers anymore. He tells me they hurt him, but when I try to take him to the bathroom he will cry and cry like if im torturing him! What can I do to make him go to the bathroom?

2007-02-09 09:26:07 · 11 answers · asked by Momof2 3

my son will not eat anything healthy even if that is all i offer him for hours. He went all night one time

2007-02-09 09:25:33 · 8 answers · asked by MIKEL 2

My son is 4 and loves being naked. He knows the difference between boys and girls (he has a younger sister). I avoid changing in front of him, but I don't get upset if he sees me.

I'm just wondering what other kids do.

2007-02-09 09:24:02 · 7 answers · asked by Raina 4

2007-02-09 09:18:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter USED to go to sleep with no problem, we used the "cry-it-out" method before and it worked for about 8 months until she got a stomach flu & I ended up putting her in the bed with me for a week. ever since she will go to sleep by herself but gets up in the night crying wanting in the bed with me. now my husband is back on day shift & we are having our 2nd baby in 10 days & the newborn will be sleeping in the same room as us. so I have to break my daughter of wanting up in the middle of the night. after getting in the bed she will sleep for a total of 12 to 14 hours so I know she doesnt have a problem sleeping. ive tried letting her cry again but it was hard enough the 1st time we did it. i still feel guilty & feel like a bad mother when i listen to her cry but i know it has to be done. what im asking is how long should i let her cry & it seems like going in to check on her just prolongs the crying so after the 1st check should i not check on her again knowing shes ok

2007-02-09 09:05:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that every child is different so I'm just looking for opinions. Is a 5 year old too old for a blanket? She doesn't ~need~ the blanket, she doesn't fall apart with out it or anything but it does offer her some security and comfort, especially on her trips away from home (with her weekends with her dad or with her grandparents) At what age do I lovingly tell her "Ok, enough with the blanket, it's time to get rid of it"?

2007-02-09 09:00:46 · 17 answers · asked by razor_sharp_redhead 3

I have a very outgoing and friendly 4 year old daughter. She loves to talk to people where ever we go. She's now of an age that I feel I need to talk to her about "stranger danger", but how do I do that without frightening her, or squashing her natural friendliness? If you are a parent, how have you addressed this? Are there any good books or other resources out there which I can use to introduce the idea that there are "bad" people out there without causing her un-necessary nightmares?

2007-02-09 08:42:02 · 10 answers · asked by Viridian 2

It can't be that and the doctor said that he is fine. He was born 10lbs 1oz and I sometimes blame myself because when I was pregnant with him I ate like he eats now. I was always eating and I was never full. I gained 100lbs carrying him. I went from 130 to 230. He has always been 95% bigger than kids his age and fat is no where on him. Like I said he is just solid as a rock. So he's not overweight and the Dr. said he is fine, what do I do now? I agree let him eat if I feed him healthy but when it comes to asking whoever has food for some of there stuff really bothers me. It makes me not want to put him in daycare or send him to headstart in the fall coming. Every now and then I try to give him food and he say no and act like it's not there but that is every BIG BLUE MOON and we don't have very many of those. I just hate the whole asking people for food when I know that he is not hungry and he doesn't even know them.

2007-02-09 08:32:09 · 4 answers · asked by georgia peach 1

My twins are going to be 2 in a few months and I would love to see what brand/type worked best for those Moms.

2007-02-09 08:14:22 · 7 answers · asked by Darla M 2

2007-02-09 08:00:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Florida, and one of my friends has 2 children, ages 1 and 3. She noticed that one of the workers were smoking on the premises. Is there any law against this? If so, can you provide any proof of it?

2007-02-09 07:55:45 · 9 answers · asked by Chevy 2

I'm looking for either nursery rhymes, rhyming books, or just stories. My daughter has plenty of books on animals, animal sounds, ABC's, counting, words, etc. Can anyone just name some fun books that don't neccessarily have to do with learning? Title and Author would be awesome, thanks!

2007-02-09 07:46:33 · 8 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6

My son is 16 months old and his father just moved out. We decided we needed some time apart. Him and our son were so close and now he only sees him on saturdays because he works 6 days a week at night so he sleeps all day. My son wanders around the house all day looking around corners, in closets and under the covers yelling "daddy where u?" It breaks my heart. And everywhere we go he grabs men's coats and their pant legs to see if they are his daddy. how do i explain to a 16 month old that daddy isn't here anymore. He's way too young to understand anything i tell him.

2007-02-09 07:44:39 · 10 answers · asked by ProudMommy05 2

2007-02-09 07:44:21 · 16 answers · asked by Busybee yep! 5

I think we are both tired of mac and cheese, turkey dogs, quesadillas, pizza, grilled cheese (notice a cheese theme?)
I am looking for easy and nutritional- something he thinks is a treat, but is really nutritional! Maybe something I can make ahead and pull out individually and heat up?

2007-02-09 07:43:31 · 6 answers · asked by ladybug 2

I'm interested in starting a family child care as a way of staying home with my 2 sons. (2 1/2 year old and 3 month old) . I'd probably only watch 2 or 3 more toddlers/preschoolers (no other infants). Any advise would be appreciated.

2007-02-09 07:04:00 · 2 answers · asked by mbbwat 2

My 3 year old son cries about everything. He's been like this, well...since I can remember. If his sock is crooked, he cries, if he has snot on his nose, he cries...if he can't get his toy to work, he breaks down...everything little thing sets him off! He cries even when no ones around to see it or to help him. I've tried ignoring, time out and spanking...he never gets what he wants when he cries for it...I make him stop crying and ask like a big boy first. Still to no avail...I'm out of ideas to help him. I also have a 5 year old and one year old. The eldest responds well to discipline and both children are extremely happy. My 3 year old is never happy...I have to make him smile at me just to see a happy face. What is going on? I've asked myself...am I rewarding this behavior? What payoff is he getting out of this? I just can't figure it out. My husband and I try to be consistent with our discipline. I'm a stay at home mom who is with my kids constantly...what is going on? HELP!

2007-02-09 06:57:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have been trying to get my daughter off the bottle on to a sippy. she wont drink it at all unless i switch the nipple back on. ...

also i have been trying to give her cold milk instead of warm. but she wont take it. she it used to getting warm milk since she has been getting it since she was a baby

if she sees milk in someting else instead of a bottle she wont take it at all.

any advice would be great!!!

2007-02-09 06:43:02 · 12 answers · asked by L0Lziny0face 2

I took her to the Dr's about 3weeks ago and they gave us Fucidin cream and diproBase cream. Within 48 hours it was virtually gone and I thought that was the end of it. However, it's flared up again and is even worse than before. The cream doesn't seem to be working anymore. She's got 2 huge patches on the inside of both her thighs and lots of little patches down her legs and around her buttocks.
It's very red & inflamed, raised up and extremely dry, almost scaley. It's very sore and sometimes itchy.
Has anyone experienced something similar & got any tips for something that might shift it?

Thanks in advance!

2007-02-09 06:37:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have beening working with my very bullheaded little girl for a very very long long time... i have done everything but just let her do it when she is ready... if i try that approch and if it was up to her she would stay in them probably for the rest of her life! (save me from buying a chasity belt) sorry showing my sence of humor with this... i would list everything i have tried.. but i have 600 characters left and that would be to much to read...i will take any suggestions that come to me. i have gone as far as awearing a life jacket so she won't fall in approch still won't work... she says she is a fraid of the potty... i have bought the inserts that make is just right for her to go ( SHE IS NOT GOING TO FALL IN). OH and she has the best kidney's of any man kind... i think she should go into the gueness book of world records. she holds it until the pull up is on... yesterday i held out for 11 hrs.she did not go #1 or #2. ALL DAY AND SHE HAD MCDONALDS!!! amazing child! i love her!

2007-02-09 06:19:47 · 19 answers · asked by Hotonic 2

mom boyfriend told me that i been fingerbanging my self so I just want 2 know what it is

2007-02-09 06:19:21 · 6 answers · asked by Lady2pac 1

My son is three. I am getting him a new bed and wanted to know if a pillow top is bad for a child to sleep on.

2007-02-09 06:17:49 · 5 answers · asked by Kitty 5

I have a 3 year old daughter and she is still in pampers.
I have tried to potty train her but she acts "stubborn" and says no.
we were living somewhere else for about 3 months and she was going to daycare where they were teaching her how and she almost learned but we moved and it seems like she just "lost" everything she learned.
my parents told me to just try "monkey see monkey do" that is to take her with me in the bathroom when i go. which isn't helping so far.
I think she is getting too old for pampers.
i need suggestions on what to do
thanks in advance

2007-02-09 06:16:35 · 11 answers · asked by preggo&luvinit 3

She is 2 years old tommorrow, and she and her twin both have been showing interest. How do you deal with the nightime issues since she is hooked up to a pump, and stuck in a crib until she is 3 or 4? Also I had read to reduce fluid to make it easier to predict when they will need to go, but with her it is NOT an option. Every ounce is precious, counted, and non negotiable. Thanks in advance!
Heather

2007-02-09 05:57:10 · 3 answers · asked by heather 2

Nika, my little one can only say no, mom, bye and dad, sorta. I am not even sure she knows exactly what those words mean. She understands some of the things I say like come here, but I am getting a little concerned with her speech. I wasn't worried before but she is in a program called "Help Me Grow" which a service coordinater comes over to your home and screens your child to see if she is developing properly. She excells in physical growth, but has a few social problems. I know it is not autism because she is social, but she babbles a lot and doesn't seem to be learning any words. I am not certain what to do. We play with her a lot and we read books, but she doesn't seem to be picking up on any words. The thought never occured to me before, but the last time my coordinater was here I was babysitting my younger brother who hardly says anything you understand and he is five. She asked me if it was a possibility that speech problems run in the family and now I am not so sure.

2007-02-09 05:42:20 · 15 answers · asked by KK1986 2

My son loves those Gerber fruit bites, they are dried apples, bananas, pineapple and strawberries, so I figure that these are as good for my son as fresh fruit right?

2007-02-09 05:25:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous