Toddler & Preschooler - November 2007

i have tried giving him those soft luncheon meats turkey, bologna, chicken...etc. i have tried giving him soft pieces of meat that he CAN eat, but he doesnt WANT to eat any meat at all. he spits it out or throws it on the floor. he does eat cheese and drinks milk. he also wont eat eggs, boiled or fried. so he mainly eats fruits and veggies and breads and cheeses. can he still be healthy without eating meat at all? also is it normal for toddlers not to like to eat meat? we are goin in for a doc checkup soon so i will be sure to ask the doc, but what do you guys think?

2007-11-14 13:42:53 · 14 answers · asked by curvy_chick000 4

My 20 month old sprained her ankle and they put a splint on it (cast-like on the underside to stabilize, and then wrapped up all around) anyway, we kept it on for the alotted time, and i wound up taking it off to wash the ace bandage she had gotten dirty..she walked fine on it, where as before, she would take a step and cry. So, i left it off. today (a few days after having it off) We took her to the zoo.. for the first time i noticed her foot turned inward when she walked, more so when she ran... i mean really crooked. i hadnt noticed it before, and i'm pretty worried about it. I am going to take her to see the doctor, but im wondering if maybe its like that from being in the cast, or does it hurt her and she doest care to let me know, or what??? thanks for reading this

2007-11-14 13:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by SueWithTwo 5

2007-11-14 13:28:08 · 11 answers · asked by Yd31 1

My daughter is on an antibiotic which causes diarrhea as a side effect. She's been on it 4 days now and has diarrhea several times a day. This has caused severe diaper rash to the point that the skin is almost bleeding. Have tried Desitin and Johnson & Johnson and it doesn't help at all. My daughter screams at every diaper change and when she's in water. Any tips until I can call my Dr. tomorrow?

2007-11-14 12:19:19 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 15 month old has gone from a very small diet of pancakes, some fruit, cheese sandwiches and peanut butter and jelly to crackers. She literally won't eat anything except ritz crackers, and for the most part all she wants is juice or milk which we add pediasure to. It looks to me like she is losing weight. The doctor says to just keep trying to introduce foods, but it's getting worse. I'm starting to get really worried about her. What should I do? Please help me....any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-11-14 12:09:04 · 16 answers · asked by adebautte 1

I am wondering how different people would react to this: Your 18 month old child has been in the private care of a nanny since he/she was 6 weeks old. The child is happy and thriving, you really like the nanny a lot. The whole relationship has worked well.

Then, the nanny tells you that before she was moved to the area, she was very ill with an eating disorder. You did not know this from her behavior in the past 18 months, although she has recently begun losing weight. In those 18 months, you had gotten to know her well...or so you thought. Does this make a difference in your evaluation of her as a person? Do you still trust her (even though she 'hid' this)? Does it affect how you think she will take care of your child? Her references still checked out and she was not untruthful about anything else, just that when she was moving around, she was 'unsettled' (versus revealing her therapy treatments). And insight on reactions would be helpful. Thanks.

2007-11-14 10:42:00 · 17 answers · asked by Jules, E, and Liam :) 7

my son is 21 months old this year and he is a very active, stubborn little boy..any tried and true tips for keeping him away from our artificial christmas tree?

2007-11-14 10:00:23 · 15 answers · asked by ♥Sexy Mama of 2 cuties♥ 7

My one year old is very constipated and I was told that I shouldn't be giving her a lot of potatoes or crackers because it could make it worse. Is there anything else I should be avoiding? All I have been able to find out is how to treat it but this has been going on for so long that I need to make sure I'm not giving her something on a daily basis that could be the problem. It's not her milk because she gets under 3 cups a day.

2007-11-14 09:31:16 · 22 answers · asked by Stacey P 2

2007-11-14 09:00:17 · 11 answers · asked by shellnpepe 5

I live in WA, where can I get one at a store NOT online..thanks!

2007-11-14 08:56:38 · 12 answers · asked by MiMi ♥ 4

I'm asking this on behalf of my three-year-old.

2007-11-14 08:43:17 · 4 answers · asked by hulagirl 2

My daughter recently started school and for the first 2 days she loved it. But now she hates going and it's really hard for me to leave her there crying. I stayed with her couple of times till she felt comfortable and saw that she was having hard time communicating with kids her age. Other kids her age would talk in complete sentences and my daughter would talk gibberish with words she knows. I guess that's why other kids lose interest in her because they have no clue what she's saying and walks away. I felt so bad. She knows a lot of words. At home, she's constantly talking, but not all with words we can understand. What can I do to help her speak so she can communicate well with others?

2007-11-14 08:17:03 · 7 answers · asked by JE326 1

She has been constipated for a couple of days and I've tried just about everything but nothing helps. Any ideas or good suggestions??? Thanks!

2007-11-14 08:01:18 · 13 answers · asked by EFK 3

I run a daycare, my rates are lower than others and I only ask that I be paid on the 14th and the 31st. A lady I babysit for moved and the company her husband worked for mailed his check to their old house so they haven't received it yet. They have to go to check in advance (or something like that) to pay me today. The 14th is crucial because our truck payment is automatically deducted on the 15th. I want to tell them not to worry about it but I can't, it's the reason I set the payday the way it is. I think she wanted me to say not to worry but I honestly can't do that, my pay days are just as important as anyone else's right?

2007-11-14 06:45:39 · 9 answers · asked by SuperGurl78 3

i need you suggestion on how to baby-proofing that! i did everything thing esle expect that! :) Thanks for all your suggestions!

2007-11-14 06:09:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

not when they first started climbing but when they first started to climb every single thing they could possible try and climb?

2007-11-14 06:02:55 · 7 answers · asked by JumpingBean 3

I'm in the UK but am interested in all nationalities...I don't know what's normal. My partner thinks I spend too much on our 3 year old generally...but I know for a fact that she does not have as many toys as some kids her age.
I dont want to spoil her...I dont think I will spend over £150.00 this year...partly because we have to pay her school fees too in January. If I had more money though I would happily spend £500.00.....tell me what you plan to spend?

2007-11-14 05:55:42 · 14 answers · asked by Daisyhill 7

2007-11-14 05:43:36 · 28 answers · asked by thezookeeper 4

my mother just feeds my brother everything we eat and im not oaky with that because we dont always eat the haealthiest things and hes a baby, he needs healthy.
and this is my first little brother so i dont know waht to make for him.
i mean i do try and make some chicken and vegetables but he dosent always like that.
please, i need feedback.

2007-11-14 05:17:17 · 9 answers · asked by bittersweet28 1

I watch a good friend's two little boys. The youngest is a little over 3 and I guess he started talking alot about 8 months ago. Up until last week he spoke fine for a 3 year old, but as of last week he started to stutter, A LOT. Almost every time he says a full sentence he stutters on one or two words. What could cause this? I realize that stuttering is no big deal and lots of people do it, but my confusion is that he was fine, ans now all of the sudden he stutters. Anyone else experience this? I would greatly appreciate some feedback, as well and any related web links you can refer me to.

2007-11-14 03:18:41 · 6 answers · asked by Legs 4

what are some good toys for a 2 1/2 yrs old boy and a 9month little girl???????????

2007-11-14 01:35:04 · 4 answers · asked by adidas_babyblue88 3

I take care of my 2 nieces ages 1 yr. and 3yrs old, Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30 pm, and by brother- in- law pays me $180.00/week and I feed and they go home well fed . I clean up after their mess and believe me they tear up my place it seem like a tornado hit and I have a daughter of my own she is 4 yrs old and she doesn't make me go through the things I go through when I take care of my nieces and it's a lot of work. So what do you think I should really be getting paid for either way? Here in Louisiana a daycare charges from $80 bucks to $100 bucks per child a week, but I put all my attention to them and not to so many kids like a daycare does.

2007-11-14 01:31:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 1 year old son ate a tiny piece of paper and as he was trying to swallow, he choked. After coughing, he manage to swallow it. But other than saliva coming out from his mouth while coughing real hard,there was some tiny bit of blood as well. Should I take him to see a doctor ? He's ok now and was able to eat and drink.

2007-11-14 01:20:50 · 7 answers · asked by beauty guru 3

since then he has lost weight and throwsup any food he eat expect for the ors solution.pls advice on the best food to start with and is this common with babies of this age?

2007-11-14 01:18:40 · 8 answers · asked by icebergtus 1

She has always enjoyed stories and books and earlier today she said "Mummy how can I read these words"?
Does anyone know if there are any age-appropriate reading resources available? She already knows lots of letters and the sounds they make. I'd be really grateful for any ideas! Thank you.

2007-11-14 01:07:47 · 21 answers · asked by Jen 2

Any experiences please share.

2007-11-14 00:57:43 · 47 answers · asked by bidia 3

How or when should I help him start to learn how to read or sound out simple words, as long as he's interested?

2007-11-14 00:40:03 · 10 answers · asked by azure 3

My 2 year old is on a waiting list to have his ears fixed and have his tonsils & adenoids out. He is category 1 and has been waiting for about 6 month. He has so much trouble breathing of a night due to obstructive sleep apnea. It is really heart breaking to watch your 2yo baby stop breathing of a night for up to 2 minutes (you parents would know).

Anyhow to the annoying bit. A friend of mine rings me up yesterday and tells me that she is going to have her tonsils taken out, at the same hospital. She get tonsillitis once a month and smokes. Whoopee Doo!! I hardly see how she should have her tonsils out before they make my baby better. Yes, she has been waiting 12 months, but has nothing more than tonsillitis once a month (caused by her smoking).
Gee I sound bitter don’t I?? But to justify myself, I am sick of seeing my little baby gasping for air of a night.

Would it annoy you?? My man tells me I am being selfish, for thinking this way. Ad I want to see if everyone else thinks his way!!
Thanks sorry if it seems like a bitchy question!! xxxxx

2007-11-13 21:28:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Emma will be 4 in Dec. She has been potty trained for over a year now- except for at bedtime. She still wears a pull-up to bed- and in the morning it is wet. She is not allowed anything to drink after 7pm- unless it is a little sip to take away a dry mouth- so it is not an issue of too much to drink b4 bed. She goes all day w/o any accidents. When we go on vacation (over a four hour drive) she doen't require one on. It is purely a night time thing. I am wondering if it is a "baby" thing she is trying to hold onto, becuase she has a baby sister Ava Rose who s 1 1/2 years old. I have tried everything under the moon- even putting down the soaker pads- but then she wakes my up to change it and her sheets because they are wet. And I CANNOT ALLOW HER TO SLEEP IN IT ALL NIGHT. After all, it may not be her "choice" to wet the bed, her body just may not be ready for the over night dry hawl. Thanks so much.

2007-11-13 20:38:21 · 5 answers · asked by chellie.alden 2

My son is 14 months

if possible, please list with times. example:

6pm - Bath
6.30 - story and cuddle
6.45 - milky drink
7pm - bed

2007-11-13 20:27:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous