Toddler & Preschooler - November 2007

because my baby brother is turning 3 soon and he is still very very mean

2007-11-25 03:38:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend's niece is always biting people. She bit me the other day. She bit her aunt (my friend) on the leg about an hour ago & broke the skin & my friend was bleeding.

Also, throughout my life, my nieces & nephews would bite people a lot @ that age. Is that just a stage they go through? How can we stop the baby from biting people?

2007-11-25 03:12:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have twin 2yo boys and they are obsessed with Spiderman, Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If I have to watch them 1 more time I swear I will snap the DVD!!!
We recently bought Barnyard and that was a good movie.
Can you recommend any more to watch??

2007-11-24 20:00:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my kids see something and ask me what it is, I always ask them what they think it is, before I tell them.

Recently, I've had some good laughs because of it.

My kids' preschool/afterschool had a flu vaccination clinic recently, and to make it as positive as possible, they used FluMist (an inhalant) rather than the usual flu shot. The kids would go in, get their temperature taken with an ear thermometer, have the medication sprayed up their noses, and get a sticker and a cookie after it was done. My oldest son asked me what they were doing (after the fact), and I asked him "What do you think they're doing?" He responded that he got a sticker and a cookie for being good while the lady looked at his brain and then washed up his nose.

At our local supermarket, the seafood department has a tank with live lobsters in it. My youngest asked me what they were, I turned the question back to him, and he replied "Big BIG grasshoppers!"

Any similar stories from other moms?

2007-11-24 19:00:14 · 6 answers · asked by CrazyChick 7

oMG, IAM BABYSITTING THIS 4 YEAR OLD WHO IAM TRYING TO GET TO SLEEP BUT HE MISSES HIS MOMMY!! whAT SHOULD I DO I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING!!

2007-11-24 16:36:31 · 33 answers · asked by Kimbo slice 3

we were happy with that. I breast fed and had surgery complications, so it really worked out well. We had him sleeping in a toddler bed, but it didn't go well because he's a very active sleeper (like dad). He'd go to sleep and roll over and hit his arm on the side of the bed and hurt himself and want Mommy and Daddy. SO, I got him a full-sized bed. Daddy and I have been lying down with him at night until he goes to sleep. This works well, but he turned 2 last month and I think he should be starting to sleep alone. I've been putting him to bed alone on the nights when dad is not here (Dad's the enabler). But he cries on and off for about 30 mintues. It isn't an all-out cry or a constant cry, but it is killing me inside. He basically goes Wahh! Wahh! for about 10 seconds then stops. I haven't been going in unless he cries for a few minutes non-stop. I really don't believe in the whole cry-it-out method, letting them go on and on. I worry about abandonment issues. What do you think?

2007-11-24 14:42:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter is about to turn three years old in less than a week, and she has a very bad rash on her area, and it is alittle on her upper thighs near her area, they are like big red bumps resembling blisters but not really, and she has a pretty bad rash on her butt as well but not quite like what is on her area. This just recently started I have been using diaper rash cream but it is not working very well, she crys and says she is in pain, What could this be? She is potty trained but does have accidents every now and then, I have not changed soaps or anything, I am just clueless on what this is, I will be taking her to the doctor on monday but I need some help with what to do with her now, it really does hurt her. Any suggestions on what this may be or what I can do to relieve some of her discomfort would be great. thank you.

2007-11-24 14:28:12 · 11 answers · asked by cmarie31 2

I have a 1 and 2 year old and I'm looking for a way to keep them out of their dressers. They like to play in the room but they just cant keep themselves from pulling all their clothes out. I don't know if the childproof drawer locks would work on their dressers... any ideas?

2007-11-24 14:11:27 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley D 1

he seems to have gotten very aggressive in the last few months. i dont know where he is picking this stuff up, he doesnt watch that much tv and goes to a church based preschool that im sure doesnt condone or encourage this behavior... any suggestions to get him to settle down.

2007-11-24 13:29:04 · 9 answers · asked by curiousin08 3

my one year old just switched to whole milk. At the same time (5 days ago) - he got all of his 1 year old immunizations. He is now throwing up after most of his milk bottles. and he has horrible diarreah. i called the doctor who said it was probably a virus and if it didn't pass in 48 hours to bring him in. he seems so thirsty all the time (dehydration from vomiting?) and i am wondering if this a stomach virus would last this long??? (5 days) or if he's allergic to milk? or could this be a reaction to his immunizations - or has it been too long? he was on formula during the first year of his life and never had an issue. But he is now throwing up 3 to 4 times a day and his little bottom is so raw from how many times i've had to change his diaper. i have quit giving him the whole milk for the time being. no one in our family has any food allergies - could he be allergic or is this a virus or something worse? any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-24 13:23:39 · 8 answers · asked by emily051405 2

2007-11-24 13:18:12 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ Nilay ♥ 3

My niece is 1 1/2, and she's developed this terrible habit of chewing on her blankets. All her blankets. The problem is that she's been chewing them so much she swallows pieces of them. I made her a baby blanket that she loves terribly, but it's made partly of yarn. My sister noticed the problem when she changed her diaper and there were pieces of yarn everywhere, then caught her almost choking on a piece of the yarn. She has plenty of chew toys, but just seems to relax by chewing on her blankets. My sister's had to take all her blankets away, because chastising her just doesn't seem to be working, but my niece really misses her blanket!! Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there some kind of bad tasting baby-safe spray you can apply to the blanket or some other trick to get her out of the habit of chewing on the blankets? Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thank you so much!!!

2007-11-24 13:02:34 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Molly 1

I've suggested he join a gym, rock climbing, train for a marathon, hiking, camping. None of this stuff seems to out weigh video games. He's 17 and just wants to play video games or go to amusement parks. Amusement parks are a plus actually. At least he's out doors getting fresh air. What other things could I suggest? I was never like this as a child. You couldn't keep me indoors so I'm having trouble relating.

2007-11-24 12:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by sweet 5

I need ideas quick I have 2 boys and a girl, my baby girl is 1 and will be 2 so we didn't want to put her in her own room just yet. I was thinking of dividing the room in half, but how can I decorate it without doing Sponge Bob who is unisex. Any unisex character theme ideas out there help me out.

2007-11-24 11:52:16 · 17 answers · asked by 5nHubby 2

My twins ( a boy & girl) are four. both have gone to bed at pretty much the same time for about a year now. They used to sleep all night and I would even have to wake them up in the morning to get ready for daycare. For the past month or so, they have been getting up at 430 or 5 am and I am exhausted! Ive tried putting them to bed later but they still wake up early and they are even more tired during the day. Ive tried the chamomile and lavendar lotion before bed, Ive tried reading, Ive tried promising them something special the next day whether it be a trip to grammy's or a cookie. I feel like Ive tried it all... I need help! Any suggestions out there?

2007-11-24 11:23:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know on the box it says ages 3 & up. But would it be ok for a 20 month old to play wit it? The house is made up of fabrics & poles. The door handle and stove handle is made of magnets. Wasnt there somethin in the news or online about magnets being dangerous if it was swallowed? I dont think the magnet on the handle wont fall.

With all the recalls & crazy things thats been goin on out there with toys , i wanted to make sure the rose petal would be a fun safe toy for my 20month old to play in since she likes toy houses. thanks

2007-11-24 10:56:08 · 2 answers · asked by blueberry muffins 1

2007-11-24 09:44:30 · 16 answers · asked by ladyred_66441 1

We are going out of town to see relatives, and we will be gone for a week. Right now, my husband and i are in the process of getting our twins to sleep in a real bed, but they still get out of the bed at night and i dont want to deal with this while we are there. Is it ok for them to sleep in playpens just for that week??? If not do u have any suggestions of what i could do??? Thank You

2007-11-24 08:42:23 · 5 answers · asked by sock-rocker 2

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2007-11-24 06:35:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2 year old still drools, speech delayed, can't blow bubbles or even round his lips yet. He is currently in speech therapy using horns to blow and massage. Anyone have children with this? could you tell me your experience.

2007-11-24 06:23:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 04:57:40 · 7 answers · asked by Rain F 1

for a 3 year old that is a slow talker?

2007-11-24 04:51:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do Smyths do Matresses for Toddler beds?

2007-11-24 03:09:19 · 6 answers · asked by Gracie 2

My Daughter is 27 months old. I've showed her how to use the potty and showed her how fun .. And She is SO scared of it. EVERYTHINGS "NO" .. Even talkin to her. Am i doing something wrong? She has a small potty and one that you set on the real toliet. She is also So Mean sometimes what could that be from ? besides from her being two LOL .. Any GOOD Parenting advise?

2007-11-24 02:48:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 02:18:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son will be two years old next month and he has become quite the escape artist! Lately, he has been climbing out of his crib, often in the early morning (3am) and wandering around the house. short of locking him in his room, how can i keep him in the bed???

2007-11-24 01:26:10 · 8 answers · asked by me 3

My friend's daughter is 6 almost 7 and wets the bed at night almost every night. Her doctor just blows her off & says to not worry.

What can her Mother do to help her child? The child hates it & wants to stop.

2007-11-24 01:25:58 · 10 answers · asked by Kiss My Turkey 2

My 17 month old daughter is fascinated with the computer and loves using the keyboard and mouse. Unfortunately she tends to mess up all the settings when she does. I was thinking of getting her some kind of console you can plug in to the TV for xmas. I wanted something with a proper keyboard and mouse. Does anybody have any recommendations?

2007-11-24 00:43:33 · 9 answers · asked by lilmissdisorganised 6

I've found that ever since I became a mother (2 years ago) that other moms are more critical than helpful. I've been told over and over again what I should or shouldn't do with my son, even when I don't ask for advice (I'm not talking about on Yahoo Answers but in real life). And, they aren't particularly nice about it (they can be rude and condescending and again, when I haven't even asked for advice). And, it's forced me to turn away from these moms altogether. I'm very courtesy to others...never give unsolicited advice b/c I hate it myself. Just curious if others have experience this or not.

2007-11-24 00:01:57 · 9 answers · asked by Ryan 2

My daughter is 3 years old and very small and underweight for her age. Every meal time is a battle. I either have to feed her myself or threaten to smack her or throw away her toys.

They say they will eat when they are hungry but she can really hold out. I do not know what to do.

2007-11-23 23:41:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous