Toddler & Preschooler - July 2007

If so, how long before they start school should they be on a sleep schedule? By the way, my daughter is going to start preschool soon which is why i am asking. Up to now we have been very lax on bedtimes and we are getting conflicting advice from family on what the best thing to do is.

2007-07-05 09:23:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay I have answered tons of questions for gifts for older kids but I have a 2 1/2 year old girl and my friends boy is turning 2, his party is August 11th and I am lost. They are doing his party in shrek, but I don't know what to give him. Any ideas for under $20.00?

2007-07-05 09:05:32 · 11 answers · asked by mysticmary 3

My son iss 22 months old and a very big eater. However, he will not eat meat. Not a hot dog or a fish stick or a chicken nugget or anything. We try something different every night (usually what we're eating) and he will not eat any. He puts it in his mouth for like a nano second then spits it out.

Like I said I'm not worried or anything as heck he could be a vegetarian all his life if he wants. But I was curious how many other people have seen this with their children.

weeder

2007-07-05 09:02:16 · 22 answers · asked by weeder 6

My one year old son is always crying or screaming. He wakes up angry and stays that way for most of the day. When he gets mad he likes to hit and throw things or bash his head against the wall. Has anyone had this experience? What can I do!!!!!! HELP!!

2007-07-05 08:56:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-05 08:44:39 · 18 answers · asked by Abigail 2

My almost 18 month old son has been showing some signs that he may be ready to begin potty training. The other day we were getting ready for a bath and I was adjusting the water and he looked at me, looked down at "himself" looked at me, smiled, looked down at himself and turned and peed on my foot! Then the other day it happened again, only when I caught him smiling I said "No No Gabe we peepee on the potty" he turned his body and peed on the side of the toliet! Do you think it is time to get him a potty seat and start to get him used to it?

2007-07-05 08:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by Trixie 3

Do the high-back style booster seats attach to the vehicle in anyway, such as the LATCH system? I'm about to move my daughter to a booster seat and want her to be safe, obviously.

2007-07-05 08:23:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

He points to it and tries to take off his diaper, then when we get it off, he likes to just sit on it and does nothing. He then wants to get off and flush it, then get back on and repeat the entire process over and over. Its cute and funny, but I dont think he knows what its for, what should I do?

2007-07-05 07:49:40 · 14 answers · asked by Face on Fire 5

I need a list of things that you need for a birthday party? Just an average check list so I don't miss or forget anything.

2007-07-05 07:49:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need creative ideas on what I can make for my one year old's birthday party?? Creative food ideas?? Goodie bag ideas and what to put in them?? This party is going to take place outside so I need ideas on how to decorate?? It's in my back yard. Anything suggested, please keep it low cost.

2007-07-05 07:47:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

does that need explaining? She keeps asking me if she can feed the baby and tries putting on my breast pads. I know she's just trying to help and a little curious about everything, but how can I stop this? or what do I do?

2007-07-05 07:39:51 · 14 answers · asked by thezookeeper 4

she says bad words. how do i get her to stop. when she came back from my sisters in laws she was saying bad words. i just want um to stop. how

2007-07-05 07:09:39 · 19 answers · asked by lisaanndubay 4

2007-07-05 07:05:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter will be 5 this month and for the last year or so I have been having issues with her and her clothing. She wants to wear nothing but dresses and skirts and thinks it is punishment to wear shorts or pants. I don't think skirts and dresses are always appropriate attire when at school or doing outdoor activities. I get such grief from her (including the guilt giving tears), but I put my foot down. Does anyone else have this problem?

2007-07-05 06:52:16 · 15 answers · asked by Jessica W 2

I have a 15 month old son. Some people are advising me to start potty training him, some people are warning me that it's a waste of time to start so soon. I'm a first-time mother~ I don't know when to start potty training...

2007-07-05 06:34:26 · 14 answers · asked by Proud mother! 6

OK I HAVE 4 BABIES, I HATE TO SPANK MY KIDS BUT SOMETIMES NOTHING ELSE WORKS. I PUT THEM IN THE CORNER, GIVE THEM A TIME OUT, AND I EVEN TRY TO TALK TO THEM TO MAKE THEM SEE THAT THEY MAKE MOMMY UPSET.
OH BY THE WAY I ONLY SPANK THEIR BOTTOM. CAN ANY BODY GIVE ME POINTERS?

2007-07-05 05:19:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

The parents have been divorced a year. I have been the bf for 8 months. they have excact split costudy. 2 days on 2 days off. only child..A kid is a very new thing to me.. I personally think his dad lets him get away with everything. And me and the mom try to set boundries. If he doesnt get his way he throws a fit/tantrum/cries/sometimes hits. we have taken the sugar away. GF has given me permission to start disciplining him. the extent of it for me is, if he is acting up i tell him to stop...I dont do the time outs or anything, no yelling. He wakes up in the middle of the night crying for his t.v. which was taken away because of his behavior. normally loud. runs off. cant stay still. hits his friends. screams and cries during timeout chair thing. yells at his mom. And rare but on some days he is good. I dont know how to deal. or what to do. tips of dealing with him please?

2007-07-05 04:49:33 · 8 answers · asked by dav m 2

I also don't know how to put sunscreen on the top of his head without making his hair greasy. Is there any other thing I can do?

2007-07-05 03:23:24 · 8 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6

My 15 month-old daughter walks just fine as long as someone is holding one of her hands. The second you even hint at letting go, though, she just sits down. She can even stand up on her own from a sitting position. I think she could do it if she just got up enough courage. My doctor told me not to worry about it, but I have another baby due in a month, and it would be so much easier if she were more independently mobile. Anyone have a good idea?

2007-07-05 03:01:35 · 14 answers · asked by OneMother 1

What time does your 3 year old go to sleep? What time do they wake in the morning? How many total hours of sleep do they get a day? My daughter does not nap most days (sometimes here or there). She gets 11 hours about a day, but still seems tired!

2007-07-05 00:56:28 · 9 answers · asked by PAMom 2

I was just diagnosed today with strep throat. I have had symptons for 3 days now and just got on antibiotics today. I have a 2-year-old son and I'm worried about him getting sick from me. He hasn't had a fever, and I can't really check to see if his throat is red (he won't let me) but he has had diarrhea twice today. Could it be related to strep? I'm wondering if I should take him to the ER since I can't get him into the doctor's office until next week. Thanks for any advice. God bless.

2007-07-04 22:57:25 · 9 answers · asked by Christina 3

my son is 2, about to turn 3 in september. When he was born, i didn't want to have him circumcized because of the pain it would cause him. But now, he cries in agony when i try to pull his skin back when i give him a bath. Then my sister said that you aren't supposed to do that until he is 5. I'm so confused because the doctor told me to pull it back. But it is so painful for him. now i am regretting not getting him circumcise. well any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

2007-07-04 13:52:22 · 7 answers · asked by goodie 2 shoes 2

my son is 2 and i dont think that he should go see the fire works b/c i think that it would be to loud on his ears but his dad thinks he can go what do you think

2007-07-04 13:31:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i have been stuck inside for days w/ third degree burns... and i am bored.

what can i do to keep myself entertained?

i have:
two wierd little dogs
a computer
tv
dvd player w/ bridge to terabithia
coloring books
reading books
crayons
paint
paper
a bead craft set

2007-07-04 09:02:15 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6

How do I get the kids (aged 4, 4 and 7) I sit for to be nice to our puppy? They're constantly kicking her (nonchalantly as they walk by) or smacking her. I don't understand? She's a very sweet, shy puppy. She's never nipped at them and they're so ugly to her! They pull her around by her ears and such. I've tried explaining that a puppy is like a baby-- you have to be very careful with her. It is unacceptable to put her on the table and push her off! It doesn't matter how many times I put them in time out they do it again and again. I put the dog outside-- but she can't stay out all day w/ the heat index in the 100s! I can crate her too-- but it seems unfair to crate the poor animal just because I can't get the kids to respect her as a living creature! It's to the point where I tell them, don't go near her! Don't even touch her! They'll call her sweetly to them, just so they can scare her or kick her! How can I make them see this isn't how we treat animals?

2007-07-04 08:23:16 · 8 answers · asked by mrs.v 4

2007-07-04 06:37:07 · 25 answers · asked by Mommy 1

2007-07-04 06:05:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are doing pull ups and asking her to go to the potty regularly, but what can we do to jump start this as permanent?

She is telling us she needs to go, but doesn't always need to go.
She doesn't like to be in a wet or soiled diaper.
She tries the potty at least 4 times a day, but hardly ever uses it.
We've been trying for a month or so.

2007-07-04 06:01:22 · 11 answers · asked by happydema 2

My 2 1/2 yr old has recently started adding syllables to the end of some of his words. He does not do it all the time but he will say something like I went..t.t.t.t. to the store. The dog has.s.s.s.s.s.s food.
Is this normal? Is it a phase he is going thru? Learning the sounds words make? (We also happen to be learning the sounds of letters so I will say S goes SSSSSSSS to him etc)
Or is this a beginning of a stutter that we need to worry about?

2007-07-04 05:18:27 · 5 answers · asked by JoAnne H 5

she has an ear infection and still has been getting nightime fevers ... she has been taking it for 3 day.

how long before i call the doc to say it isnt working?

2007-07-04 05:09:48 · 8 answers · asked by amanda g 2