Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

2007-02-07 09:24:57 · 13 answers · asked by Clara S 1

I have a 7 week old daughter and she is coughing and got a stuffy nose. I went to the doctor today and they said she is fine (Military Docs ..... ) but I am not happy with it so now I like to know what I can give her and how much. It has been a while since I had little ones.

2007-02-07 09:22:08 · 13 answers · asked by Ladybuggy 1

When my son starts coloring, he makes great, colorful loops and scribbles on his own. But about halfway through his first drawing of a session, he'll suddenly look at me, say "boo," hand me a crayon, and point to a spot. He wants me to draw a ghost where he points. Then he'll color over the ghosts. If I try to draw a picture of something else on my own, he comes over and does whatever it takes to stop me (tells me no, draws on top of it, takes the paper, takes the crayon). The only reason I can think of that he would want me to draw ghosts is that I drew ONE ghost picture around Halloween, but I think he was sleepy then and wouldn't have remembered that.
Should I do what he says? Is putting a ghost where he wants it in the color he chooses encouraging his creativity or stifling it by not letting him draw on his own? I love participating in his activities, but I'm a little tired of drawing ghosts (and having only pictures with my ghosts on them!).

2007-02-07 09:20:58 · 4 answers · asked by serenity_ii 2

2007-02-07 09:20:11 · 31 answers · asked by pithermichael 2

I have a 14 month old daughter everytime i take off my shoes or take her shoes off she grabs her sock and sniffs it...when i try to put my shoes on she grabs my foot and sniffs it...She will take my socks and run when i take them off...she has this weird thing with feet and sniffing them....Is it normal?

2007-02-07 09:11:25 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ Ash ♥ 2

my son will be three in april, my husbent feels that it would be good to enroll our son in some kind of marshal art, I personly dont know where I sit on this one yet if it is a good idea at this age to enroll him, Iam afraid of him practing on other kids out side of the class??? I also dont know what age it stats at or if it depends on what type of marshall art ??????? anyone with any information on this please let me know,any comments on weather it is a good idea are welcome as well thank you to all

2007-02-07 09:09:24 · 8 answers · asked by jenn c 2

Hey, I thnk I used to have a couple of kids or something. There's one I call "bouncy" 'cuz he keeps hittin' the floor, then there's the other one...uh...New Kid, his name I think. Anyone seen them????

2007-02-07 09:07:01 · 7 answers · asked by Britney Spears 2

Just wondering at what age to kids stop napping. Thanks

2007-02-07 08:48:05 · 12 answers · asked by Reena M 2

2007-02-07 08:43:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right now my husband and I are in a small, 2-bedroom apartment with our 16 month old son. We're looking to move to a larger house, and we are at a point where we need some advice.

In August, when our son is 23 months old, we are expecting Baby #2. We know that for the first 3-5 months, the baby will sleep in our room. After that we would move the baby into a shared room with his brother.

How will that work? Babies wake up and cry themselves to sleep sometimes, and with an older brother sharing the room, wouldn't he wake up as well?

We're looking at two homes and weighing our options.

Option 1: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, basement, kitchen, fenced yard, 1 car garage

Option 2: $200 more/month, but 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, etc.

We're trying to figure out how a 2 year old would do in a shared room with a 5-6 month old!

ANY advice would be greatly appreciated!

2007-02-07 08:34:02 · 13 answers · asked by FaZizzle 7

I just got hired at a local sitters agency and I have my first interview tonight. We're having dinner at the parent's house.

I was an assistant teacher at my high school in our daycare program but there were also about 15 minutes in that class.

I've never been to a "dinner interview" Does anybody have any ideas on how to present yourself during this kind of interview? Also something that may impress the parents? What kind of skills should I mention?

Also, they have 2 kids, 3 year old twins.. any ideas on motivation and fun things to do with 2 three year olds?

Thank you in advance :)

2007-02-07 08:20:35 · 4 answers · asked by aliciamarie88 2

2007-02-07 08:01:50 · 14 answers · asked by Sandy 2

please notice I said HEALTHY.

2007-02-07 08:00:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 19 month toddler who I love to spend time with. I'm in the search for a good mommy and baby/toddler play clubs in the LA area that we may be able to attend.

2007-02-07 07:53:00 · 3 answers · asked by Charlie 1

My son is 15 months and LOVES his bottle. Is he too old, what is the rush to get him off of it? He will drink from a cup occasionally durring the day, and seems to really like the cup when his cousin (same age and only drinking from cup) is around.

2007-02-07 07:44:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-07 07:19:37 · 12 answers · asked by FROG PRINCESS 1

Her daughter weighs 95lbs.... She has broken 2 of my daghters chairs that were like brandnew. They had metal frames. How do I get her to sit on the couch, rather then the childrens stuff where she is just way to big for it? I don't want to have to replace anymore chairs and I don't want to have to be mean either. I tried folding the chairs up and putting them away but then there are not enough chairs for everyone to sit in. Help please???

2007-02-07 07:09:24 · 7 answers · asked by erinjl123456 6

Or I guess any other holiday for that matter? I have an 18 month old and a 2 year old and I don't really know how to go about explaining these things to them. For Valentines Day we have made cookies and watched Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown. I don't really know how/what to say to them to get them to somewhat start understanding the concepts of holidays. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks guys!

2007-02-07 07:08:22 · 5 answers · asked by portuguese_tease 2

How much sleep does a 2-3 year old need? How long of naps should he have? How many? What is a good sleep schedual for him (length between naps and bedtime)?

2007-02-07 06:48:12 · 4 answers · asked by happy 3

How much TV should a almost 3 year old boy watch? What is healthy? We just moved to a new area where my boyfriends ex has lived. my boyfriends son has been going to a daycare part time for almost a year and now full time that we live here. everytime that i have picked him up (should be naptime) all the kids are watching a movie (noneducational, just cartoon) and playing quietly with the teacher and eachother. I was told at those times were nap times. I could pay a babysitter to watch movies with him. shouldnt they be put to sleep with quiet music or something like that? is that normal? our old daycare would only watch movies as a last resort if it was raining and they didnt have crafts or something like that to do. My boyfriends ex doesnt want to change daycares because he is "established" there and she said she doesnt think it is that big of a deal. Is it????

2007-02-07 06:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by happy 3

My niece is 2 and she is completely in underwear when we are at home. She will not go to the rest room anywhere else though. This includes grandparents or other peoples houses. I have a travel potty seat so that it can go onto any toliet and we take it with us everywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-02-07 06:32:07 · 8 answers · asked by chris l 3

My 2 year old refuses to potty train! I have been trying for months to get her to use her potty. I have offered her treats and rewards for using but she just is not interested in the potty at all. What should i do to help the process along?

2007-02-07 05:55:31 · 12 answers · asked by Christy R 1

She is 2 and I dont mind her crying herself to sleep but she climbs out of her crib and goes and opens the door herself. Last night she fell out and hit her head and now has a goose egg. I have tried sitting in there till she falls asleep but that takes 2-3 hrs. What to do???

2007-02-07 05:51:22 · 17 answers · asked by bnelly05 3

I am a single mom of two. When I got divorced last year, I started a bad habit with my oldest son. I started to let him sleep in the bed with me. And after I had the baby, the baby took over the crib. And now that I am dating, it has become a real problem. I now have to lay with him to get him to go to sleep. Last night I layed with him for 2 hours and he still didn't fall asleep. And then if he gets to worked up, he throws up. I have to be home at bedtime cuz he won't go down for the sitter. How do I break this habbit! I need all the help I can get. He also has been screamin and throwin himself down on the ground. Any help?

2007-02-07 05:40:00 · 5 answers · asked by monroe5034 2

I am having a Valentines party for toddlers and I am doing a fishing for prizes game and I need some cheap little toys for prizes. Preferably something I could buy in bulk (playdough, etc.).

2007-02-07 05:37:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love Jack's big music show! Jon Stewart was a guest on Groundhog day...good times!

2007-02-07 05:35:29 · 15 answers · asked by justsayin... 3

My son is 20 months old and a few weeks ago he learned that he could take the cushions off the couch and jump onto them. However he missed a few times, no big deal, never even cried.....now in the past week he has been grabbing around his tailbone area and saying "owie" as if something hurts, but he still does everything else fine, walks, jumps runs, sleeps eats and I cant find a bruise or bump or anything, its just a few times a day he will grab and say "owie", This is my 1st child so I dont know if thats common for them to voice these things and then go on about their business, and do I make a DR appt? I mean really what are they going to do about it?

2007-02-07 05:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-07 05:07:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm flying from seattle to omaha, ne. we only have one connection in salt lake city, and the layover is only 35 minutes so we got lucky there! But both planes are about a 2 hr trip. I know it probably won't be all that bad since it's not a super long trip, but do you have any advice or suggestions on foods or toys or anything to bring for her to keep her entertained? My mother will be with us, so I'm sure having her there will help a lot. Also, should I even bother with the umbrella stroller? Or should I just take my soft carrier and put her in there when we are in the airport? It would make it a lot easier to carry my bags, also! Thanks for any advice! :)

2007-02-07 04:57:48 · 9 answers · asked by .*AnNa*. 3

Some sort of bears, I believe they are colorful or different colors they are new.

2007-02-07 04:38:14 · 13 answers · asked by poohpiepabon 1