Toddler & Preschooler - March 2007

My 2.5 year old daughter has not shown any interest in potty training. She currently wears pullups and we've tried big girl undies which she likes to wear, but will stay in when she's wet. How do I get her interested in using the potty (besides the Elmo dvd, musical potty chair, and everyone poops book), and what's the best method in getting her trained? I NEED her to be trained by the fall because she'll be starting preschool.

2007-03-05 03:59:19 · 3 answers · asked by Sharon 2

I'm babysitting my friend's daughter, who is thirteen months. She's throwing what I think is a temper tantrum. She's thrashing all over the house crying for no reason. I am not used to this behavior because my own daughter does not throw tantrums and I've never babysat a child who did. My friend's and my parenting styles are very different, and I know she has the cry it out mentality. Is that what I should be doing with this tantrum? Are there any methods I can use to calm her down? The best I've heard so far is to ignore it, but it hasn't really gotten her to stop.

2007-03-05 03:54:18 · 3 answers · asked by mina_lumina 4

My daughter is three and a half. She is normally very sweet and cuddly in nature, but since I've gotten pregnant and started showing, she wants to be on me constantly. I do enjoy having the extra loving time with her, but sometimes I need to get things done and she wants ALL of my attention 24/7. She doesn't want to play with her toys hardly ever or do any of the stuff that I used to use to keep her occupied while I get some work done. I think that perhaps she is aware that once the baby comes, I will be spread a little thin and she wants to get the most of me while she can. However, I feel that if I am to prepare her for this new arrival properly, I can't cater to her every desire for my attention or she might be really upset with me when the baby comes. Not only that, the baby is due just a few days before her birthday, so that is going to be a challenge in itself. I don't want her to feel like the baby is raining on her parade for her special day.

2007-03-05 03:48:43 · 5 answers · asked by starlight_940 4

he cries whenever someone try to play with him. how can i get him use to his family

2007-03-05 03:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 03:20:10 · 4 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3

My daughter is a week shy of 10 months. She's been pulling herself up and using objects for support, but not standing alone. This morning my wife called me at work and told me that she is falling backwards and acting clumsy.
She claims that her eyes are okay, and she can focus. She's not fussy, she's playing happily, but we're worried that she's much more clumsy than she was even yesterday afternoon.
She may be tired, and we're hoping she'll be better after her morning nap. We have an appointment with the pediatrician in a few day for a normal check-up. Do we need to be concerned and move up the appointment? Or should we just keep a close eye on her and let the doctor know about our concern when we see her?
Has anyone experienced this with their child? Is this normal?

2007-03-05 02:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by trigam41 4

I have been trying to get my son to sleep alone in his bed at night (w/o me).
After I put him to bed, he gets up out of bed 20 min later and ask if I can sleep w/ him or visa versa.
Note: Due to circumstances, we have had to sleep together for a few months, but this was 3 or 4 months ago.
Can you please give some suggestions on how to end this?

2007-03-05 02:05:46 · 15 answers · asked by Supa' 2

Our four year old son (just turned 4 last week) is having a fit about going to gymnastics. He seemed like he was enjoying it so much and recently has went into total temper tantrum about going. He is a very good boy normally so the temper tantrum comes to us at such a surprise. He likes to go to the "daycare" at the gym my husband and I work out at and walks in and runs to the other kids and caregivers but when it comes to gymnastics... he will come up to us the day before and say, "I don't want to go to gymnastics" When we encourage him and say, well let's just finish your session (eight weeks more) he throws a total fit. What do we do?

2007-03-05 02:05:28 · 18 answers · asked by florida_sassy 4

Elmo's Coloring Book is showing at a local arena where I live. My son is just over a year old. I am trying to decide if it would be worth taking him to this show. Will it be worth it? I am just afraid he may not really make the connection and may just be scared by the whole thing and we'd have to leave (and be out $75 and an hour's drive). Anyone ever take a one year old to a show like this? How did they do?
Thanks!

2007-03-05 01:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by It's just me 3

My husband's nephew is getting married Friday. We were looking forward to visiting w/ his family all Friday nite @ the wedding & reception and the next morning before we left. However, I just found out children are not welcome at the wedding. We have a 2 yr old son. My husband says we would leave him w/ a babysitter. Although he attends daycare, I have never left him with a babysitter other than family. I am not comfortable leaving him w/ someone I do not know in a city that I am not familiar with. I offered to stay w/ my son at the hotel while my husband attended the wedding but he insists I go to the wedding if I go at all. I offered to stay home w/ our son while my husband went by himself. He insists that our son go (with or without me) because there will be family there who wants to see him. I understand but, they will only get to visit a few hrs on Sat. I think it's selfish to drag a 2 yr old on a 10 hr (round) trip so a few folks can see him for 2-3 hrs. He thinks I am selfish. ?

2007-03-05 01:28:25 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has always been a good sleeper, really ever since she came home from the hospital. Now she seems to wake up two to three times a night. We don't get her up, and she can "self sooth" herself back to sleep, but she doesn't seem rested in the morning. Is there anything we can do to help her sleep better?

2007-03-05 01:28:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have tried several times to tell him that "big boys" go to bed without a bottle...I have tried not giving it to him, but he will cry for HOURS in his room. I breaks my heart. I know that I should have gotten rid of it sooner, that is my biggest mistake. I know that he does not NEED a bottle to go to sleep, but he just breaks my heart!Another factor in all this is that he and my one year old daughter share a room... what can I do to get him to stop using a bottle to sleep?

2007-03-05 01:06:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 00:57:10 · 21 answers · asked by andymal@btinternet.com 1

My husband and I are torn on what to do. Our pediatrician says wait it out, we took her to an ENT who sais tubes will help.

She's had 8 ear infections since May 2006. She'll be 2 end of July.

This last one didn't clear up w/ ammoxyciillin so a stronger antibiotic had to be prescribed. Does this mean she's becoming
immune to antibiotic?

If you've had experience with tubes or your child has them or you decided against it. I'd love to hear your reasons for your decisions and the outcome if you'll share. We'll trying to gather as much first-hand knowledge as possible.

Thank you in advance.

2007-03-05 00:50:01 · 17 answers · asked by Sam's Mommy 2

My daughter is almost two and day one of potty training was great she went on the potty every time than day two she did not go in the potty once and when we ask her to try she says no. Any advice other than rewards?

2007-03-05 00:35:25 · 9 answers · asked by lola 4

A friend of mine says that it just started and that there is no stuttering on either side of the family so is this just a phase the 2 year old is going through and is there any other signs to look out
for.

2007-03-05 00:06:21 · 18 answers · asked by He is in control 4

cloth training pants that are similar to underwear or regular cotton underwear.

2007-03-05 00:02:33 · 10 answers · asked by Connie U 2

My little boy don't allow me to brush his teeth. I let him bit his toothbrush but his teeth is still very dirty. There is black spots on his teeth and i try using cloth too, but my boy just won't cooperate.
What should i do cause the black thingy on his teeth is getting worst. Pls help thank you.

2007-03-04 23:42:21 · 12 answers · asked by rainbobowrain 1

My daughter is almost 2 and i would like to start potty training her soon. I have bought her a potty but she dosent want anything to do with it. Sometimes i can get her to sit on our toilet but nothing happens and she really doesnt want to sit there for long. I know it takes time but if anyone has any helpful tips please let me know. thanks

2007-03-04 23:37:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter has been dry during the day since 3 but i can't get her to stop wetting the bed, i've tried all i know like cutting down juice after 3pm & tried getting her up at 10pm to go to the toilet but i've been told not to do that because she won't learn to go by herself
any ideas...................?

2007-03-04 22:54:36 · 18 answers · asked by K W 3

5yr old wants packed lunch at school, i gave her a small sandwich, frube, cheese string, grapes & a chocolate biscuit with an apple juice.
any ideas on what else she could have to stop her getting bored ?

2007-03-04 22:28:26 · 16 answers · asked by K W 3

my daughters 11 months and i have always been worried that if i have the TV on all the time she won't learn entertain herself so i don't have it on (and she entertains her self well when i'm cleaning or cooking ) .sometimes i do if i'm trying a new food at tea time to distract her but she's not that fussed with it is it ok to have it on or is it best to keep it shut away??

2007-03-04 22:09:39 · 25 answers · asked by noot 3

My 14 month old has recently been trying to bite me. He doesn't do it when he is frustrated. He does it when he is happy. He might be trying to kiss me and has the whole concept confused. Is this common for boys? Have you had this problem? How long did it last? Did you do something to stop him or did he simply grow out of it?
Thank you so much!

2007-03-04 22:07:36 · 8 answers · asked by Lauretta R 3

I have 3 boys, twins at three and a nearly 2 yr old and I cant get them to do anything I tell them to do. They got alot of bull off their father when he was around and now they are very unhappy little boys and I pull my hair out at times when they dont listen to me. I cant get them to play together at all and if they do they fight within 5 minutes, they wont go to bed when I tell them to and it is a fight with screaming for a hour if not more, they dont want to eat anything I make them so alot of food gets thrown in the bin they dont beleive in quite time at all and they hate playing in their rooms and one of the twins and my 23 month old think it is fun to paint the walls with poo at every nap time I'm really out of answers and I would take aboard anything you guys have to offer me because I'm going crazy and I'm trying to be the best mum that I can be with being single and all. Cheers everyone hope for answers soon.

2007-03-04 21:58:48 · 5 answers · asked by remo 1

He does not like to participate in social games and always wonders off and looks at the clouds, trees and the general surrounding. His interest is zero in socializing in games. He does like to have visitors and stuff ate home but when it comes to after school programs he is totally not interested at all.

On another note, he always ask repetitive questions like, Why is the shop closed? and when I give him the answer, he keeps repeats the question after I told him. This goes on evry day! Also he is dogmatic about ballons and stuff, he doesnt like to play with anything else. He really frustrates us with his repetitive questions, balloons and antisocial behavior.

Please tell me if this is normal or not.

2007-03-04 19:58:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have twins that will be 5 soon. The girl twin refuses to talk. The boy twin does all the talking for her. When we try to make her talk she shuts down. We try to praise her when she speeks. We would tell her she has a pretty voice, and she should use it more often she shuts down. Her twin will not stop talking for her either.

2007-03-04 19:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by spispiza 1

I took him to a home and garden show (my weekend with him, his mom and I no longer together) and he received a helium balloon. We got back to my place and I was letting him play outside. The balloon escaped his grip, and he chased it saying "come back, come back, please come back" He was not upset, but was trying to be sincere hoping it would help. I am a grown man, and it made me cry. He was not aware of that fact. What the hell is wrong with me.?

2007-03-04 19:50:16 · 24 answers · asked by ckgene 4

My 16 month old is starting to bite me and his dad on the odd occassions.. why do toddlers do this and what can i do tp stop this?

2007-03-04 19:35:13 · 7 answers · asked by Kris 2

I am not the best cook in the world but since my daughter has been eating solids i have been trying my best to cook healthy recipes rather than those jars. Just wondered if anyone has any simple recipes for me to try?

2007-03-04 18:22:08 · 8 answers · asked by tina2783 1

My nephew is 39 months (3 and 3 months) and still will NOT be potty trained. We don't really use rewards when does go, we just give him positive reinforcement, telling him he is a big boy and stuff like that. He may only be three but he is taller than most 5 year olds and rapidly out growing diapers and pull-ups. We have tried getting him "big boy underwear" with spiderman on them so that he wouldn't go to the bathroom on spiderman....no such luck. My sister is not very strict about him going potty, she just complains when he doesn't go. It is getting out of hand, and he is getting much too old for diapers and pull-ups. And we are out of ideas...Help?

2007-03-04 18:18:12 · 9 answers · asked by neener892004 2