Toddler & Preschooler - March 2007

my 20 month understand pretty much anythign we say but he doesnt really talk back yet..he says a few words like "more,juice,NO,puppy,baby, etc" and its weird because he will ramble on and on in what sounds like a different language when he wants to. is this odd?

2007-03-30 06:07:23 · 14 answers · asked by toolate 3

I have the sweetest little 3yr. old in the world, but she is very, very sensitive about almost everything. She is very attached to her mother. Her mood almost changes when mommy is around. With me, she is totally different. She doesn't need me as much as her mommy. When mommy is around, she wants to be held, is whiny and cryish, moody, and sensitive to everything in her environment. What do you suggest?

2007-03-30 04:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by Ron B. 7

Anyone have a toyota matrix? We're looking at one, for two boys in convertible carseats - evenflo triumphs - and wondering how scrunched/ they'll be, kicking the seat, etc? With two kids, test driving is a pain without a sitter, so doing some research first.

2007-03-30 02:40:28 · 2 answers · asked by lillilou 7

My friend feeds her 15 month old child, two packets of oatmeal each morning. Does anyone besides me, think that maybe that is too much for his little stomach?? Should I say something to her??

2007-03-30 01:59:05 · 4 answers · asked by plantationdelights 1

and he will scratch himself bloody on his arms, legs and back. I use perfume/dye free laundry soap, bath wash/shampoo for sensitive skin, have tried cortizone cream (Recommended by his doctor) and nothing seems to help. He has extremely dry skin also. I put lotion for sensitive skin on with every diaper change, use hypo-allergenic wipes (For sensitive skin) and nothing is helping. I can take him back to the doc until after the 1st because that's when hubby's new insurance kicks in and we are completely broke. Any ideas on what else I can try to help my poor little guy?

2007-03-29 18:39:17 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan's mom 7

My son will turn 3 in the end of May. He is currently receiving therapy for his speech delay and sensory processing issues. He has made huge progress with his speech but is still about 6 months behind his peers. He has also made tremendous progress with his sensory issues. We help him get organized and most days are great with only a few off days.

I recently discovered after talking with my son's therapists that while he has a speech delay he has many strengths and advanced skills. Some skills ranging from a 4 year old to a 1st grader, so I am told. He knows all of his colors, shapes, letters, and how to count up to ten. He can also spell small words completely on his own with magnets, count somewhat accurately up to 20, complete puzzles/games designed for children ages 4+. He can also use the mouse completely on his own to play his favorite educational computer games.

If my son qualifies for SE preschool should I place him there even though he is so bright?

2007-03-29 18:30:55 · 9 answers · asked by MomInSV 2

i have a little cousin whos 3, me and her are extremely close and i see her alot. well one night she got in trouble and had to go to bed early, but she just kept coming out of her room everytime her mom put her back in ther she would just come out again, her mom (my aunt) gets really stressed out sometimes over little things, so my aunt was kinda stressed, so she went to another room to call her husband(whos on a hunting trip) in the mean time,my baby cousin comes out again, and i took her into her room and talked to her a little bit and sat w/ her a little bit until she was okay for me to leave, she didnt get up anymore after that, but i was just wondering if i should do those sort of things? especially when shes in trouble, her mom gets mad sometimes when try to do things w/ her that are kinda parental....should i just stay out of it next time???

2007-03-29 13:16:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

boy or girl?what month?what are they like?
i was just asking b/c i had a son in sep/2003 and he is my world.

2007-03-29 11:32:41 · 11 answers · asked by I love dooneys 6

Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some advice from anyone here who may have had similar problems. I have a friend who's son just turned 5, and still isn't potty trained. He began potty training and then just didn't want to have anything to do with it anymore. His parents have tried everything, rewards/punishments just don't work. Just taking off his diaper causes him to hold it in until he can't any longer and makes a mess. He just doesn't want to use the potty. This is causing a lot of problems, he is supposed to begin Kingergarten in the fall, so this needs to be resolved over the summer. Has anyone had similar issues with an older child that can offer advice??

Thanks so much!

2007-03-29 08:33:54 · 22 answers · asked by laughlady 2

My son is apparently prone to diarreah occasionally, he has it occasionally with no other symptoms of sickness. The daycare wont let the kids who have this, return to daycare for 24 hours after they have 3 runny bowel movements, unless they have a dr's note that says they aren't contagious.
Anyone else had to deal with this?

2007-03-29 08:30:02 · 21 answers · asked by it'sjustme79 3

How old does my son need to be before he sleeps with a pillow, He falls asleep with one but we take it away after he goes to sleep. I have an older daughter but I can not remember when she started sleeping with one.

p.s he will be 2 in June

2007-03-29 07:57:23 · 17 answers · asked by Misty M 4

It is a little wooden bench with pegs for a toddler to hammer on. The old ones were wood with colored pegs, red legs (or ends) on the bench and a blue hammer. Do you know the manufacturer?

2007-03-29 07:27:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Heres what I'm going to do and I would like any other positive advice. First she is 26 mo and has a 8 mo old brother who needs her crib. We are going to set up her bed next to her crib for a week I'm going to make a countdown chart to her big girl bed. Everynight were are going to talk about it and tear a day off. I'm hoping after a week she will be ok with the idea. Does anyone have any other suggestion from experience? Thank you.

2007-03-29 07:26:25 · 17 answers · asked by Alsign 2

Could you please give me some helpful advice towards accomplishing this task a little more easily..I'd like to hear options on songs, rewards, and what sort of shedule to put ahead of time before I take that big step.

2007-03-29 07:20:09 · 9 answers · asked by corrine c 1

2007-03-29 05:34:40 · 9 answers · asked by sweety 1

2007-03-29 04:06:55 · 4 answers · asked by lovemykids 1

my 3 (almost 4) year old has been baby sat by my mother his whole life. He's really sweet to me at home, but when we're there, he says he hates me and kicks me when I tell him it's time to go home. Once I get him home, he's fine. Any suggestions on how to make him respect me at my parent's? Oh, I'm also a single mother.

2007-03-29 03:16:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son has the cup with the hard mouth piece but inside it has the plastic piece that can be taken out i guess when the children are older, but it prevents the juice from spilling out. how do you clean that? i hate to have to buy a cup everytime it gets nasty looking

2007-03-28 17:32:16 · 18 answers · asked by bibeauti4u 2

I did. Just a few minutes ago. My 16 month old son hid it again. Children are fantastic, aren't they?

2007-03-28 17:30:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 2 years old and still drinks his milk from a bottle - - warm. (He drinks juice and water from a sippy cup.) As far as I'm concerned I have a two-fold issue - the fact that he will only drink his milk warm AND the fact that he's still drinking milk from a bottle. If I give him milk in a cup (even warmed) he throws it down. For those of you who have actually been in this same situation with your toddler, how did you wean them from them from drinking their milk warmed? I'm ready to go cold turkey on the bottle part. We are throwing them out next week. However, I'm not so sure it's a good idea to throw the bottles out cold turkey AND stop warming the milk all at the same time. Should I offer him warmed milk in a cup (only) and once he's gotten over the bottle addiction, THEN worry about getting him to the point of drinking cold milk. Please no judgemental comments. My son does NOT go to bed with a bottle and his teeth are brushed every night after he has his milk.

2007-03-28 17:06:06 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every since we moved on post, my daughter has been afraid to be alone in her room, she says she is afraid the bad guys are going to come to find her daddy. I feel it is partially my fault because she asked why daddy had to go on the ship and be away from us for such a long time, I told her daddy was a hero. She says heroes fight bad guys and every since......I feel so bad. HELP! what can I do to fix this?

2007-03-28 16:08:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

He has a food allergy and some people said it could come from that or is there anything else it could be?.. is there any way to get rid of it?

2007-03-28 15:21:28 · 13 answers · asked by BlondGrl 2

what age do you think is too early for a toddler to start learning things for school other than what is required

2007-03-28 15:17:37 · 8 answers · asked by synn 1

My son turns 1 tommorrow I have been slowly introducing him to cows milk for a while now with cereal and yoghurt. I've been told they can have cows milk instead of formula from 12 months what is usually the transition as he is on 4 bottles a day now and hes on anti reflux formula . I 've noticed there is a lot of toddler formulas on the market are these just money spinners and not really necessary? Or do Ikeep going with my current formula. thanks in advance

2007-03-28 15:17:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it normal for a 6 yr old to have a headache?she had 1 yesterday and today.she said it hurts in her forehead.she also has a sore throat?

2007-03-28 15:00:29 · 8 answers · asked by kahlien05 1

i gave my 6 yr old daughter who weighs 45-50 pounds a dose of triaminic cold and flu about 4 hours ago.im all out of that so i want to give her some tylenol cold and allergy.how long should i wait to give it to her?

2007-03-28 14:53:47 · 5 answers · asked by kahlien05 1

My husband and I are thinking of taking a vacation to Sea World in San Antonio this summer. What is there for kids to do at this age? I know they have a little water lagoon and kid shows. What about age - appropriate rides? And being that a two-day pass is not much more money, is there enough to do to spend two days there? Any comments or experiences would be appreciated.

2007-03-28 14:30:56 · 9 answers · asked by Peppermint 5

I have tried to let her cry and she stands up throws out her favorite blankey and bassey. I go back in and stay real quiet and give put it back in her bed and she throws it back out and stands up and crys the longest I let this go on was 30 minutes and I couldn't do it any longer. I went in and rocked her to sleep. I don't understand, she has always gone to sleep on her own after we read books. Now she can't get enough of me and all she wants is her mommy. Please help.. Last night she woke up at 5:00 am and wouldn't go back to sleep until I rocked her.

2007-03-28 14:09:08 · 8 answers · asked by Jaime F 1

scince my grand daughter moved into a house a few months ago.her 4 year old daughter has started talking to her self and when they ask her who are you talking to,she says she is talking to someone called benny

2007-03-28 14:07:25 · 22 answers · asked by bluebrancall 7

I am homeshooling my son for Preschool (he's 4 and a half ) and He's a lefty. I'm trying to teach him how to write correctly now before he develops bad habits but I can't even figure out how to help him learn to hold his pencil correctly. I know he is a lefty byond a doubt and I am lacking the coordination to figure this out and help him. Has any one else gone through this or does anyone have any advice?? He is already easily frustrated when his letters don't come out perfect I don'twant me not being sure how he should grip his pencil (since it's kinda backwards from how I do it) to make it worse. Hope I don't sound like an idiot here. I'm not blonde but pretty badly uncoordinated. Thanks!!

2007-03-28 13:53:04 · 17 answers · asked by mommyta2boys 3