Toddler & Preschooler - May 2007

My 20 month old daughter over the past couple of days or so has been not wanting to eat her meals, when I put her at the table to eat she only ate a tiny bit and wanted to get down. She never used to do this, I used to have to tear her away from the table because she wouldnt stop eating!
She is eating snacks like fruit and yoghurts, but doesnt seem to be interested in eating her breakfast, lunch or dinner.
I have not been allowing her to get down then immediately offering her snacks, she has snacks at regular intervals 3 times a day. Also I have not been making a big deal, when she wants to get down I just let her as I figure there is no point whatsoever in trying to force her to eat.
What would you do in this situation? What has changed? Any ideas?

2007-05-06 01:15:07 · 26 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

2007-05-06 00:44:53 · 14 answers · asked by marie price 1

my son nearly 2 but he is terrified of taking bath.this has just started. he used to love swimming and taking bath. he just now hates it. he is so scared of taking bath now and it is so hard for me to give him bath . 2 weeks ago he slipped in bath and since then he is terrified of bath. when he sees on tv people in water swimming he just screams and runs his bedroom. even hearing the bath water run, he starts to shake and cry and can literally climb out of the tub . tell me please what can i do?

2007-05-05 23:19:45 · 22 answers · asked by \ 5

2007-05-05 19:45:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

we having at the park but there will be kids from 1 year old to 13 years old. I need game ideas so they can play a few games, It is mostly girls too, if that makes a difference,.
Thanks alot,

2007-05-05 17:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by nicknick26 1

its raining and its sunday but I don't want to sit around doing boring stuff hes four

2007-05-05 15:13:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son accidently flushed a toy car, about three and a half inches long, and bigger than Hot Wheels cars, down the toilet. I don't want to have the car back, it's just that we live in an apartment complex and I'm afraid it will cause problems in the piping. The toilet didn't overflow or anything when it happened, and it's been flushed since, but could it still come back to haunt us in the next few days, or should I assume it's okay since it hasn't caused plumbing problems yet?

2007-05-05 13:17:42 · 8 answers · asked by CrazyChick 7

My 3year old wont use the toilet. When we put him in underwear he cryies and wants to be put in a diaper. Any good ideas on how to solve this problem? We have tried rewards and such. We are also putting him on the toilet on a regualr basis's to catch when he has to go.Still nothing. He doesnt fight us. Actually he goes and sits on the potty we got him and on the toilet but never goes. He isnt scared of it. I just dont know what is going on. He wont even tell us when he has to go. He just goes in his pants.

2007-05-05 12:46:02 · 8 answers · asked by Black N Gold Fan 2

Our son is three yrs old. He doesn't have a problem sitting on the toilet and never gives us a fight about it, but he never tells us he has to go. We've been taking him ever hour in an effort to show him to use the bathroom instead of pull-up's, but he's still wetting the pull-ups.......and pooping.....he has yet to poop on the toilet....always in the pull-up. We've tried rewards....praise......everything we can think of. I would like him to move to the next step, but he's SO hardheaded. Any ideas?

2007-05-05 12:35:35 · 12 answers · asked by mike_hunterworks 2

I just got back from watching spider man 3 and a couple sat behind me with a there 1 year old baby cant walk,cant talk,still drools and makes annoying sounds.the husband was quite before,during,and after the movie.but the wife really got on me and my friends nerves.Before it started she started going quack quack quack.For like 10 minutes nonstop and when it started it got worse.For the first 30 minutes the baby kept making sounds with his mouth like humming and spitting at the same time.after that the lady started talking to the baby.OMG.I felt like saying something,and so did my friends.and we all thought the same thing.Who brings a lil baby to a spider man movie.I mean ya it sounds a lil harsh but if you were ther youd kinda think the same thing.

should this be considered "very annoying"I cant wait to see what everyone has to say.

2007-05-05 09:17:26 · 21 answers · asked by Aces747 2

He was 3 1/2 weeks premature he is also not holding his own utensils (I feed him). I worry everytime i am around other people whos' kids are alot younger than him and doing alot more. he is a picky eater , he weights 23 lbs ( I think he should weight more) I stress so much over his development or lack of, that i think am losing my mind!Somebody tell me what is normal and where should he be?.

2007-05-05 09:15:26 · 10 answers · asked by Ms.dahlia 1

my four year old son has developed a disgusting and annoying habbit of constantly putting things down the toilet (such as bars of soap, socks etc) and also peeing on the floor next to the toilet. I have told him time and time again that this is wrong. He knows it is wrong but constantly continues to do it. This has been going on for months now and i just don't know what to do to get him to stop. It can't be attention seeking behaviour as he gets plenty of attention throughout the day. I don't understand this behaviour.What can I do?

2007-05-05 08:24:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, my son was potty trained in about two weeks. My Daughter is another story. She loves sitting on the potty. She would sit there all day. So won't pee in it. She'll get mad and want her diaper on, or she'll pee in the floor. I got a doll that pee's, She just loves it. She gets so excitied about it peeing in the potty. She goes in the Bathroom with me, she gets excitied about watching me. You ask her if she pee'd, she'll tell you "yeah mommy". Then she'll get to a point, she doesn't want to do anything. She'll just say "no mommy". I've tried Cookies, Dora parties, everything to get her excitied to pee. Nothing, not a drop in the potty. I've been on so many sites, and I've tired different things. Help please..

2007-05-05 04:55:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

and i dont like the ideal of my child useing the same potty as all the other kid that are learning.

2007-05-05 04:54:49 · 6 answers · asked by silverdiva 1

I was in a LARGE super-grocery-store on a day they were having an in-store promotion. There were tastings, treats, in-store games, etc. Right upon entering the store, a table was spread with balloon animals and a man was making them for all the kids, balloon hats etc. My 18 month old loves "boons", so I waited in line and got him an untwisted, straight one. He had a great time waving it and bonking me and my stepmom. Then, as we were checking out, the balloon guy ran over and asked me how old my son was. I told him 18 months. Without a word he YANKED the balloon out of my son's hand!! When I asked him what was going on, he said over his shoulder(while twisting that same balloon for a DIFFERENT KID), "Kids under 2 aren't allowed to have these." Luckily we were leaving, but my little boy kept pointing and saying "Boon, boon, help". Isn't it up to the parents to decide what is safe for their kids and what isn't? When did strangers get the right to tell me what I can't give my son?

2007-05-05 03:44:10 · 15 answers · asked by waitingwillfill 2

I'm 17 weeks with baby #3 and feeling a bit down at the mo. My other half changed his day off this week from thursday to saturday this week coz his friend is doing stuff today for his birthday so that he could go too. I don't mind that, but it just seems that he's always out and doing stuff when he's not at work (he's not, he's here most of the time, it just feels that way) and I'm here all day (which I class as my job) and here all evening. I feel a bit trapped at the mo, coz my eldest is at school so I can't do anything during the day that takes too long to get to or back from because of the school run, and my youngest is 18months, so she still needs a lot of attention and looking after. When this one is born it'll be around her 2nd birthday, so I'll have two young ones at home all day, and I'm really starting to feel like I'm gonna be stuck at home without a life for ever! Sorry it's so long, needed a good rant!

2007-05-05 00:21:16 · 11 answers · asked by georgina155744 2

My son, whos just turned 3, has been having problems with what I think might be sleep apnea for 2 years. He has trouble breathing out of his nose, at night and during the day. At night, however, it seems like somethng ends up blockng his airway completely and he ends up gasping for air. I have an appointment with an ENT specialist but can you blieve i have to wait two months?! The only thing I'm confused about is why he seems so congested, even during the day. It's almost like allergies but medicine doesn't work and what could he be so allergic to all year long. I've took him to an ENT before and all they said is that his tonsils look fine and they don't know whats causing it. Has anyones child had this sleep apnea, nasal type problem? How can I help him breathe better, especilly when he's sleeping? Please tell me anything, I can't stand worrying if he's going to be alive in the morning anymore! I can't believe these doctors are so stupid and just don't care.

2007-05-04 18:44:34 · 12 answers · asked by Violet 5

My daughter touched the front of a gas fireplace today and I took her to emergancy, they gave me some cream for her, and gave her some codiene, they also wrapped her hand in gauze, she keeps pulling it off, does anyone have any tips on how to keep it on her. She is sleeping right now, so I put it on, but I am concerned about tomorrow, The doctor said to try and keep it on her for three days.
Any suggestions would be great.

2007-05-04 16:10:07 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ ♥ ♥ 6

2007-05-04 15:57:40 · 10 answers · asked by mbz 3

Last year I used a inflatable baby float and pushed my infant son around the pool. This year he is much bigger (25 pds)- is there a similar device that he would fit into? or some kind of life jacket/body suit that would fit him? He does not swim yet, and I plan on pushing/carrying him around the pool again.

2007-05-04 15:35:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-04 13:59:58 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-04 13:40:38 · 8 answers · asked by rogue4992 2

Even when well baby check up date was close to when my son got sick he made sure that he keeps both the dates separate so I want to know are Doctors there for the best interest of the patients or just like all profession making money is the sole interest?? kindly share your experiences and enlighten me pls. Do I need to change Doctor?

2007-05-04 11:28:39 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1

How do you fix a 9 month olds temper tantrums? She cries and throws herself back if you take something that she wants. All I can do is take it away and say no, spanking her really doesnt work at this age its not like she knows what she is doing wrong. Any suggestions?

2007-05-04 09:19:01 · 11 answers · asked by dorada20737 2

2007-05-04 08:59:14 · 11 answers · asked by Tasha P 1

My daughter will be two in a few weeks and we were wanting to get her away from the pacifier. She is in daycare and she goes all day w/o it (even at nap) but the minute she gets in the car she wants it. Also we have a 3 month old who has one so she will constantly be seeing her sister's pacifier. Any suggestions?

2007-05-04 08:09:22 · 11 answers · asked by mommymilk123 1

My Daughter is a picky eater. All she wants to eat is Cereal, Eggs, Chicken nuggets, apple sauce && bannana's. There are a few other stuff but not a whole lot. Her doctor say's she's under weight but i try && give her everything. What else can i give my Daughter that is heathy???

2007-05-04 07:56:23 · 8 answers · asked by FlyAway 1

My son preschool class all seem to be dumping money for their kids birthday parties. Most have them have more than one child and most have parties at gyms. How much does that cost? And then you have to buy present too?!
I figured I might spend more money when my son is older but he's only three. Don't people just have family parties anymore-like in their backyard?
Do you have to hire caterers and moonbounces when they are five?

2007-05-04 07:33:34 · 19 answers · asked by xtra9009 2

my son is sick. he has no fever and has been throwing up all day. we have been to the doctor already. just got back. he wants food and drink but cant have anything other than a few sips of water. he hates this. he can have pedilyte and dry toast tonight once hes gone a few hours with out throwing up. the problem is i cant take his crying for food and water. how do other moms do it. he is 4 and my only baby, not that hes a baby anymore any advice on getting through this would be great

2007-05-04 07:02:09 · 16 answers · asked by kleighs mommy 7

personaly i like to go 5 times a day but it can change

2007-05-04 07:00:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous