Toddler & Preschooler - October 2007

our 20 month old son is gasy and constipated. i gave him some gas relief and he is crying constantly and is just now calming down. what do you do to get him to stop crying? i feel so bad for him i know he's in pain and already done what i can do with medicine. any ideas or suggestions? thank you

2007-10-25 10:31:35 · 12 answers · asked by queenhughes 2

Im a single, divorced mother. My son is 2 1/2 years old and just recently he started staying the whole weekend with his dad. At daycare there is 6 kids. He started not wanting her out of her site. He starts crying when she is in the bathroom, goes upstairs or downstairs...He has started it with me now...I just wondered if him going with his dad has anything to do with it.

2007-10-25 09:49:41 · 5 answers · asked by TRACY 1

Has anybody ever went through this with their child? What were they like after surgery? What are some good foods to feed them? My daughter does not like things like ice cream and popsicles, what else can I give her? Are they in a lot pain? Give me all the details, I am so nervous and scared for her.

2007-10-25 08:55:39 · 16 answers · asked by Melissa 4

I've been scared to give it to her because I don't know if she's allergic to peanuts.

2007-10-25 08:29:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want just one pic of my son dressed as the little Griffin. It would really make my wife's christmas (beats a little santa or rudolf any day). There must be a place to buy them but the official site has nothing. Its really just the dungarees and a yellow t-shirt and i probably already have the t-shirt. he'll be nine months by christmas.

2007-10-25 07:11:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is no father in the picture, just mom.
My son has used the toilet on several occasions when told to do so. However he will ot go on his own, nor will he go number 2 in the toilet.
We are close, but i need something else? I have tried candy, i have also tried punishment, and i have tried putting him in underpants to see what it feels like to be dirty. Is there another approach??

2007-10-25 06:51:06 · 7 answers · asked by anna h 1

2007-10-25 06:46:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The toddler in question was born one month premature, prolonged labor and mother losing alot of blood, face presentation. Was walking and talking until age 14 months. Then had 105 temp, upper respiratory infection and a convulsion. Taken to ER, given penicillin and got better. However, the walking and talking stopped for over 18 months. Then these abilities were slowly regained. What do you think caused the delay? Thank You!

2007-10-25 06:16:12 · 6 answers · asked by Sherry 1

I have a 3 year old daughter who is long sighted and has bad squints in both her eyes. She has been told she will need operations to fix this. Her consultant won't say when they do the ops, so does anyone have a child who has been through this and at what age did they do it, also what was the op like? Thanks

2007-10-25 05:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are planning a long car trip, about 8 hours driving.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep her busy that whole time.. what kept your child busy? She's almost 2 by the way. Thanks in advance!

2007-10-25 05:48:44 · 28 answers · asked by Christen T 4

My son started being afraid of the dark outside. If the blinds are open and the back porch light is off he will run jump in my lap and tell me that it is going to get him, while he points out the back door. This happens anytime there is a dark area outside anywhere. Two nights ago he woke up screaming and I found him frozen in his doorway, shaking and screaming. That happened @ 5am. Last night the same thing happened at 430. I pick him up and carried him back to my room. He is saying go away the whole way back to my room. He use to come to my room but now he will not walk past his doorway. I've tried to ask him what he sees but I can't understand him. We have carried him around the yard at home and at friends, following where he was pointing, trying to figure out what he sees. I try to comfort him the best I can but I don't like him being scared like this. I believe in spirits and all of that stuff. I want him to be comfortable in his home and his room. What can I do? Please Help Us!

2007-10-25 05:44:59 · 14 answers · asked by momrrk 1

my boyf does and last night he spilt the milk in the kitchen when he was sleepwalking

how do i make him stop doing it?

2007-10-25 05:14:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to figure out what is going on with my boyfriends daughter. He reciently moved out of his house and is getting a divorce, his wife has some mental problems. I have heard the mother telling the 2 year old daughter to tell him to come home. Now apparantly the 2 year old is making up elaborate songs about how she wishes her dad was coming home. The mother swears that she is not telling the little one to do this. I have talked to a couple child psychologists and they have both said that this was obvously coorsed, but I would like to get some parents thoughts. I have a 9 year old and when she was 2 she would not have done that.

2007-10-25 04:41:38 · 4 answers · asked by Brianna T 3

She loves little pet shop and my little pony but already has lots of these. She has a pram,doll etc..,kitchen,ironing/ washing machine/hoover stuff. Any suggestions?

2007-10-25 04:13:31 · 20 answers · asked by lotsofsmoggies 2

My 3 yr old (almost 4 yr old) son screams whenever things are not going his way. They are ear piercing screams and he does it continuously! He screams in the stores when I won't get him a toy or whatever it is and it bothers the hell out of me and everyone else in the store. I have turned around and left the store immediately a few times when he has done this but it is hard to be consistent when I'm half way through checking out a cart full of groceries at the register. Plus, I have a cart or stroller with a 1 yr old and at the same time I have to literally drag my son by the arm when I want to leave the store.

I just don't know what to do. Is this a common phase at this age, I thought he might be a little too old for this? Should i spank? Should I put pepper in his mouth? Should I ignore? What should I do??!!

2007-10-25 04:05:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my two year old son will only go to sleep on the sofa. How do i get him to sleep in his bed.

2007-10-25 04:04:54 · 9 answers · asked by fi fi 3

I know i sound like a horrible parent, but my son has been sleeping in the bed with me since he was born, mostly because Ive been struggling since Ive had him, but now i have my own place and he has his own room and his own bed. Ive tried to put him in his bed when he has already fallen asleep, but he'll just wake up in the middle of the night screaming. what should i do? HELLLPPPP!

2007-10-25 03:35:13 · 3 answers · asked by vanessa h 1

I am throwing a birthday party for my son this Sunday his birthday is really on the 29th he will be 3! so I am throwing a halloween/birthday party for the kids. All of the kids will be in there costumes and I am Getting a moonwalk, water guns, and some toys for outside like balls etc... One kid is 1 years old but the rest of the kids are BOYS and his age 2-4 yearold old. I jsut dont want the boys to be bored. Let me know what you think any suggestions would be NICE!

Oh yeah the party is at my house...

2007-10-25 03:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by CurlySue 3

help plz!! thanks, appreciate it!

2007-10-24 19:03:30 · 15 answers · asked by irina0913 1

My twin girls are 1 yrs old and I'm ready to potty train them. I thought it would be easy but i couldn't get them to sit still. My mother says that they are not ready yet. But I think other wise.
I really want to potty train them early because most people I know wait to long to potty train their kids. My nephew is 2 and he is not potty train and he so tall he looks 3 or 4. I couldn't see myself changing my kids being that size. what should I do?

2007-10-24 16:05:42 · 30 answers · asked by Tiffany 1

Daughter - VERY attached to our chocolate lab, her "bubba".
Lab - spinal tumor, back end of body paralyzed, Dr recommended euthanization. Also the sweetest most loving dog on the planet.

Right now he's at the veterinary hospital, we have to make our final decision by morning. How am I supposed to break her heart like this?

2007-10-24 15:21:09 · 12 answers · asked by P. K. 6

if I leave the skin on?

2007-10-24 15:14:28 · 26 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

Okay today my cat had its leg ran over and the wound was very bloody and bones were exposed. My 2 year old daughter saw the cats wound and is freaked out by it. The vet took the cat into emergency surgery and is amputating the leg. My question is my daughter is crying and is very upset by this. She keeps saying she has a "boo-boo" on her leg too. she has been very i dont want to say clingy but she has been very dependant today. It breaks my heart... but how do we try and reassure her that everything is going to be ok and if anyone out here knows how do you explain the cats leg being missing when the cat comes home in a day or 2?


This is my baby girl and i love her so any help is appreciated.

2007-10-24 15:01:54 · 7 answers · asked by soldiermedic23 2

Is it safe for young children to consume products and beverages that contain Nutrasweet/Equal? We only drink sugar free beverages in our home due to my husband's diabetes. We usually have a pitcher of Crystal Light in the fridge, and ice cream in that contains either Nutrasweet or Splenda. When my grandchildren visit, is there any possible harm in them consuming a reasonable amount of these sugar substitutes?

2007-10-24 14:40:52 · 21 answers · asked by grumpyoldlady 3

My two year old son is on amoxicillin and he refuses to take it! I have tried putting it in milk, juice and pudding and he still knows it is in there and refuses to take it! Does anyone have any suggestions on what worked well for them?

2007-10-24 13:56:39 · 28 answers · asked by rachel_ksr 3

I have a very active eighteen-month old and a very tall three-and-a-half year old. Until recently, I've been able to pack them up into our double stroller and head out for a walk. Lately, it's been a nightmare! They both fuss and fight the WHOLE time we're out - the younger can't stand being restrained and the elder complains about not having enough room.

At what age did your kids outgrow the stroller?

2007-10-24 11:44:26 · 9 answers · asked by greyhoundjen 2

You could read my post of ten mins ago...my husband has a daughter he knew nothing about and she may be staying with us for a firtnight in June....we are also expecting a new baby in MArch...my 3 year old is just dealing with the thought of a new sister and now we have another one to introduce her to! I'm worried that it may make her insecure....wont she wonder why Daddy has not been looking after his other little girl?

2007-10-24 11:03:11 · 13 answers · asked by Daisyhill 7

My ex keeps pusing me and pushing me...we have been divorced now for a year and he is remarried. I would think we could start to get along but....he still keeps a lot of BS going!

Tell me is this crazy...He does not want our son to bring anything from his place to my place. But he does return anything my son takes from my house back from his place, clothers, toys.

I asked that my son calls me when he is there...But my son has to ask the stepmom before he calls me, which her answer is no, wait until ur dad gets home...But he doesn't get in until late, and he never allows my son to call me.

Further more his new wife of a year, has brought another kid into the picture, not sure if her child or her little sister, but the kicked my son out of his room...so that the other kid sleep in a room, while my son sleeps on a blow up mattress...he isnlt allowed to sleep on the sofa...wife orders.

The wife or other child will not speak to my son...

2007-10-24 10:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is a total angel when its just me and him.
When its just him and my wife he is awful.
When it is all three of us, he is a nightmare.

I dont understand at all. Its tantrum after tantrum afer tantrum. Hes a totally different person around me though. Just to let everyone know I dont spank my son except for safety issues (eg running out in the street)

Why is this happening?
What can i do do curb it?

2007-10-24 09:30:15 · 9 answers · asked by cheezelord 2

We’re going out again tonight, I have to pick something up for supper for my kids but I’m tired of feeding them McDonald’s. Is there anything else that I can pick up fast that isn’t so gross & greasy? Something easy from a grocery store that’s ready to eat, preferably unprocessed.

2007-10-24 09:06:57 · 19 answers · asked by babypocket2005 4