Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

By the way she will turn 2 in march

2007-02-04 07:42:07 · 15 answers · asked by texasgirl 2

My 16 month old daughter is 30" and ~22lbs. Up until now, she's had normal eating patterns (for a toddler) and I haven't been concerned about her food intake at all. We feed her very healthy food, and she LOVES fruit. Lately, she goes into the kitchen and points to her highchair ALL the time! She will just eat and eat, so I started offering her kitchen utensils, bowls of water, etc. instead of food, because she was shoveling in so much, that I was afraid she'd get sick. Mostly she wants bananas, and points to them on top of the fridge (whether she can see them or not) as soon as she's seated in her chair. Even though I've been offering her "other"activities to do in her high chair, she wants to eat every 1/2 hour. (This has gone on for about a week now.) She eats very well during mealtimes, and always has a protein, fruit/veggie and starch at each meal. Has anyone else had this problem with their toddler?

2007-02-04 07:35:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-02-04 06:55:22 · 24 answers · asked by sunday 2

MY 22 month old son wakes up a few times a night either fussing or crying. What could be wrong with him? Is this normal?

2007-02-04 06:54:13 · 6 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

my daughter has become so disrespectful lately she trods around like shes the queen we have always treated her with respect why is she doing this ive tried taking her toys away when she wouldnt pick them up i have tried ignoring her behavior and if i spank her laughs and says it doesnt hurt same with time out she just laughs at everything i do to try and punish her is it just a phase? do all four old girls act like paris hilton?

2007-02-04 06:29:25 · 19 answers · asked by WYOnurse 2

I do let my nieces and nephews listen to mozart, but their cleverness might be due to the milk.

2007-02-04 06:23:39 · 5 answers · asked by chicken_mayonnaise_sandwich 3

2007-02-04 06:22:17 · 25 answers · asked by Jessica W 1

2007-02-04 06:10:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-04 05:48:34 · 8 answers · asked by eddysmomma 4

2007-02-04 05:41:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In December my 2 year old had an incident where he could not walk, his legs were very stiff and looked funny. He was crying and trying to walk, but could not move his legs, when he did move them, they buckled and he fell. We took him to the ped, but he thought it was an injury or transient synvotis. Eleven days later, he had another incident, same thing-stiff legs, not able to walk, crying in pain....Back to the ped, blood work-everthing looked normal. He did manipulate his legs a lot-we came home still hurting-and he developed a 103 fever-gave him Motrin-and he was GREAT. Woke up the next day wonderful, no problems. 3 weeks later-we had more problems-this time he was telling me his legs hurt-and moving them funny-he was walking like he had casts on-almost moving them in an arc. I noticed this again yesterday-I am wondering if he has been doing this all along-we just did not notice it. Please help-I am very worried-and have no idea what could possibly be wrong!!THANKS!!

2007-02-04 04:21:14 · 15 answers · asked by Shannon27 1

2007-02-04 04:17:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 4 year daughter insists that she's right about everything. She's not disrespectful about it, but even after explaining that I her mother have lived 37 years and I know a thing or two she absolutely insists that she is right. I see how this confidence geared in the right direction could be very valuable but I also see a lot of complications in the future.
Is this normal for a 4 year old first of all (I thought only teenagers think they know everything)
What should be my next approach?

2007-02-04 03:57:05 · 6 answers · asked by mel 4

2007-02-04 03:46:52 · 2 answers · asked by Odemaris L 1

My daughter is 2 and i am not sure if she is old enough for a twin bed. we have one that has rails built into it. She is really tall so I dont think she will be fitting in the crib much longer. If i do decide on it how do i make the transition a little bit easier on her and us?

2007-02-04 02:37:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 2 1/2 and weve been potty training for around 1 month now (he had surgery and we were a bit delayed anyway....) he doesn't tell me when he needs to go he tells me after he's went any tips on potty training? Weve tried the dont make the symbols disappear that would be bad. We took his train set and put it up and every time he went pee we would give him piece's back. Were running out of idea's so any would help. Theres a new addition coming in July and he has to be potty trained soon. Thanks for your help and suggestions!!!

2007-02-04 02:20:57 · 6 answers · asked by Peaches 4

i have a 15 month old son and he still wakes in the night....EVERY NIGHT! I always make sure he eats all his meals so its not hunger, he cries all the time when he wakes up, we live in a flat so id hate to have him screaming this way at silly hours!

2007-02-04 02:14:20 · 13 answers · asked by Jessica B 2

if i put anything different infront of him at tea time he crys and he wrenches like he is going to be sick.He just wont try anything and i am worrying he will be over weight and not getting the vitamins he needs.

2007-02-04 01:26:23 · 9 answers · asked by STACEY B 1

Mine have said jobbies instead of strawberries and blackcurrant without the ra!! Nightmare!!!!

2007-02-04 00:53:27 · 36 answers · asked by KANGA 3

I have wrapped my boy at sleep time since he was born but now he gets out and won't settle. Any suggestions?

2007-02-03 23:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by j_macrow 2

He's 20 months old. I keep hiding pens but his 4 yr old brother keeps helping him whenever I'm out of the room.

2007-02-03 22:40:51 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I've just gotten confident with driving n getting a new car - do i need to buy 2 car seats for my 3 year old twin naughty boys to strap them safe in the back seat or the existing seat belt is sufficient - unless they learn how to unbelt themselves - what shall i do? i want them to stay put and stay safe n not have distractions while driving - whats ur advise???

2007-02-03 22:25:11 · 8 answers · asked by Hamzay 2

my baby is fifteen months and he can only say 4 words, none of which are clear. Is that normal or should I take him to see a speech therapist? I was worried that he could be showing signs of autism because he bangs his head, all the time for no reason since he was around a month old. I also noticed he was sensitive to light and sound. He hates loud noises, I know I probably seem overly concerned or paranoid but I wanted to know your opinions should I get him tested for one or both? Or should I just leave it alone for now, and wait it out ?

2007-02-03 19:12:15 · 7 answers · asked by brokenheartedangel82 1

2007-02-03 18:57:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The above behavior of mine is a cause of concern for me but I cannot get rid of it.I am a 18 year old boy,once I loved a girl but that is my past.

2007-02-03 18:48:36 · 6 answers · asked by Debu 1

My son wakes up every night between 11.30pm and 12.30am and comes into my bed. He is restless but not fully awake. When I put him back into his bed he wakes up and comes straight back in again - it is so frustrating!!

2007-02-03 18:31:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 10-month-old has recently begun waking up numerous times during the night either whimpreing or screaming. I put her in bed with me and noticed that she'll breath normally for about 10 or 15 minutes, then breath rapidly, then stop breating for 7 - 10 seconds. She then wakes herself up, whimpers and goes back to sleep, or screams until I comfort her.

I have an appointment with her doc in 5 days (they couldn't get her in sooner). She always wakes herself up, but I am still concerned.

Is it common for children to develop apnea at her age?
Is there any reason for me to get her in to the doctor sooner, or is it alright to wait a few days? (If I demand an earlier appointment, I will see a nurse practicioner or a doctor that has never seen my daughter)

I am mostly worried that she isn't getting enough restful sleep (and neither am I). I have checked out some stuff on the web, but I was hoping someone out there in answer-land could give me some more insight.

2007-02-03 18:19:42 · 3 answers · asked by For the Love of Yorkies 4

I don't know how to comfort him. I have tried to be understanding, by saying "I know you do, she'll be home later." He keeps saying it over and over and I'm beginning to feel like the villian that's keeping him from his mother. When he's not tired he doesn't seem to miss her, but getting him to take a nap is another story. I'm not his pernament babysitter, he gets moved around quite a lot. I feel this is part of the problem. I raised 7 children, and I can't figure this one out. Please help!

2007-02-03 17:21:05 · 14 answers · asked by jde 2

My 17 month old daughter has diarrhoea and a pretty nasty rash to go along with it. I've been putting baby powder or diaper rash cream on it. And changing her diaper frequently also. I was just wondering if anyone knew of anyother ways to help soothe her?

2007-02-03 17:07:38 · 20 answers · asked by Mom Of 2 Princesses 2

My daughter has to take medications, and I dont know what else to try to get her to take it. Shes a feisty 4 year old, runs, hides, yells, spits it up all over us both, even though she never does this stuff any other time, she will do whatver it takes not to have her meds. I have tried sneaking it into her juice, but it seems she never finishes it and I need to be certain shes getting it into her.

Any new ideas?

2007-02-03 16:54:02 · 10 answers · asked by LuLuBelle 4