Toddler & Preschooler - December 2007

I can't seem to manage putting my two-year-old son in his playpen/bed/high chair for more than two minutes w/o him screaming uncontrollably! I need a few minutes break everyday to wash clothes, clean the kitchen, etc. I can't let him run all around my house b/c there are just too many ways he could get hurt. I am just looking for suggestions as to how to keep him happy and occupied for a few extra minutes every day in his playpen! Thanks for your help!

2007-12-13 04:57:26 · 19 answers · asked by Laura H 2

2007-12-13 02:05:16 · 21 answers · asked by Michel 4

Has anyone had any experinceces with taking theri 3 yr old or older to a Neuro Psychologist.. for testing... having some behavioral issues.. and they want to rule out physical causes.. to make sure it is just her being three or is it something else...Thanks for any info or personal knowledge I am really lost

2007-12-13 01:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mothercare items not delivered!!!?
i have ordered some bits for my little girl for xmas, which according to mothercare was posted in 2 packages, one was sent by parcel force and one by parcel net. according to them one was delivered on the 5th and one on the 10th but i haven't recieved them. where i live it has been known for my parcels to be left on steps outside and outside other peoples doors. surely someone would have had to sign for it? what will happen?

Im panicking because i wont have hardly anything for her to open if they dont turn up in time.

2007-12-13 01:30:58 · 10 answers · asked by shellovescharlie 3

My 20 month old daughter LOVES music... not the typical Barney-esque type music that most toddlers love, but complex adult music, like classical, polka, jazz and alternative. She couldn't honestly care less about "kiddie" music... she actually ignores it, but if a classical tune she likes comes on, she will stop whatever she is doing to listen.

She "sings" along with songs - no words naturally yet, but she "la-la-la"s in time and in tune. Happy, upbeat music makes her dance and the slow sad sounding ones make her little lip tremble and she'll start to cry w/ real tears. We have to be really careful with slow Christmas carols, because most of them tear her up.

Does this mean that she might be musically inclined? My husband played the viola all through middle and high school, and I played the piano some when I was younger. Both of us really love music.

Do any of you out there have children that are really sensitive to music, and as they got older, what did it evolve into?

2007-12-13 01:16:42 · 6 answers · asked by ♥♥♥ Mommy to Two ♥♥♥ 5

My son will be 3 at the end of January. He is fully potty trained at home, but only when he is naked, as soon as he puts underwear on he starts peeing his pants again. I am at my wits end. We regressed yesterday back to diapers because he was getting discouraged and threw a huge fit when I tried to take his diaper off so he could use the potty in the morning. We've tried, rewards for going in the potty, along with a star chart and lots of praise!

Anyone with a special trick that got their child into underwear and not to use them like diapers.

2007-12-13 01:15:49 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly P 2

Last night when attempting to clean my 3 year olds ear.. i was trying to take the cue tip and put it only at the end of the ear opening and clean around it.. he inadvertantly moved toward the cue tip and it entered his ear quite quickly, he started crying and i imediatly looked inside to see a small bit of blood, it scared me so I watched it and by the time my husband got home he was sleeping and i figured ill call the dr in the morning.. did i puncture his ear drum.. i feel terrible and i just want to know if anyone has ever done this before and what are some problems.. just getting an idea till the dr can see him.. thank you.

2007-12-12 23:56:28 · 14 answers · asked by ANGELA29 2

2007-12-12 23:56:14 · 12 answers · asked by Dr wacko 2

I took my daughter to the doctor yesterday. She has an ear infection, eye infection and sinus infection. They gave her an antibiotic shot around 3pm yesterday and they said to start the oral antibiotics today. I don't know if they meant start this morning or tonight. The Doctor and pharmacy are closed so I can't call and ask. It's a once a day antibiotic. Should I give it to her now or start it tonight?

2007-12-12 23:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by Leigh 3

I was wondering whats everyones opinions on teaching babies sign language, I don't have children yet but I 'speak' sign language fluently and plan on teaching my kids as well, so whats your say on it? good? bad? neither? too lazy? lol

2007-12-12 22:46:17 · 14 answers · asked by blue3y3dbabe 2

another girl should she forgive him and do you think he still likes her

2007-12-12 21:41:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

just wondering how many other parents are feeling tired!!

2007-12-12 20:40:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

his Dr. acts like it's not a big deal and told me he will grow out of this. Is it something I should be concerned about?

2007-12-12 16:36:22 · 7 answers · asked by COco 1

My son is almost 5 months old and has never been able to sleep on his back except for maybe an hour or two. At the most he has slept on his back for 4 hours. But he always ends up waking up screaming. Once he was able to lift his head on his own I started letting him take his naps on his stomach while watching him and he did fine. He now completly lifts his whole upper body and turns his head one way or the other while on his stomach and never puts his face down into the bed or anything like that. I have also been cosleeping with him because I dont want to put him in his bed on his stomach and leave him to sleep. But I want to know when I can. I know everyone says when they can roll over, but does that mean only from back to stomach? He rolls from his stomach to back and when I watch him he doesnt look like he is in any danger of getting into a position to sufficate, but I dont want to risk it. Please help.

2007-12-12 15:01:18 · 9 answers · asked by Kristen K 1

My 2 year old daughter is watching way to much t.v and even if she don't watch it she still want her show on. And won't let us change the subject show. Her show is only Barney. And if I don't let her see Barney she will throw a big tantrum. We only have one tv in the whole house. I do plan to buy a portable one just for her but I really don't want to spoil her. What should I do?

2007-12-12 14:04:12 · 18 answers · asked by jj1102 3

My 2 1/2 year old son is still happily nursing. We have never had any problems up until the last 8 months. Three different random times he has gotten a rash that last about 3-4 days. The rash comes and goes and shows up on different parts of his body. The rash seems to appear mostly on his head and seems to erupt the most during the middle of breastfeeding. The rash then goes away and comes back again when he is nursing. Like i said earlier this goes on for about 3 days and then it goes away again. My diet has not changed and no one else in the house including my 2 other children are unaffected. I am looking for some insight. If any one has had a similar experience. Thank you in advance.

2007-12-12 12:25:55 · 2 answers · asked by doulawendy3 2

Our son is 20 months old and seems to be left-handed. No one else in our family is and we are a bit naive about it.
Is being left handed a disadvantage and something we should discourage and try to change? or should we just let nature take its course?

2007-12-12 12:23:11 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help i dont know how to stop breastfeeding my 22 months daughter,she eat and drink everything she needs,but she wants the (boob) only for falling asleep,iv been doing this since shes born,and now i cant put her to sleep without it,she would cry nonstop! anyone in the same situation???help!!

2007-12-12 12:18:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a little brother who is about to turn 2 and LOVES Spongebob. But they sometimes say stuff on there I don't really want him saying. And since he always copies them like a little parrot.

Thanks!

2007-12-12 09:40:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

what they are expected to wear. Just regular clothes or dressed up? I don't know. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-12-12 09:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by af 1

2007-12-12 08:28:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well the fever broke today and now she is coughing uncontrollably and sounds constricted. I am tired of her being so sick. She has been in the ER and at the doctors office total of 7 times since October. I have a hunidifier in her room, I have done the Vicks, I am giving her fluids. Should I now be worried about this constriction. It kinda sounds like a tight chest. She didnt have this yesterday, but I called her doctor for a prescription cough medicine that he likes to give her for coughs (because she was coughing). What should I do for this child??

2007-12-12 07:31:09 · 3 answers · asked by vixxen 5

My Fifteen Month Old just started throwing major tantrums anytime he doesn't get his way. I notice that he is especially naughty to me. He hits me and pulls my hair. I asked my sitter if he does this to them and she said no. I only work 20 hours a week and spend the rest of my time with my baby. I give him a lot of love and care. Is it normal for a child to be MORE defiant to the primary caregiver?

2007-12-12 07:15:37 · 42 answers · asked by JuJuButton 2

My 35 month old has been potty trained now for 3 months during the day, with no accidents. BUT she still has accidents at night. How long will this continue. Anyone know. Thanks.

2007-12-12 07:14:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am recently engaged and the past 3 months my daughter has been sleeping alone in her room, where I know she belongs. I was single for about a year and during that time she slept with me. I enjoyed it more than she did I think. But now she sometimes crys to sleep with me, I do let her sneak in in the middle of the night and when she is sick she sleeps with me. It has only happened about 5 times in the last 3 months. There is a part of me that that feels sorry for her because I know that I do not like sleeping alone. But I also know that kids should sleep in their own beds. Please tell me if you have similiar feelings or if you don't. If you can, help me to feel better about this situation and not feel sorry for my daughter.

2007-12-12 07:10:34 · 12 answers · asked by Alicia O 3

In your opinion, when should a kid quit using sippy cups and bibs? I like sippy cups because they keep my carpet and car from getting ruined. Bibs keep my daughter's clothes stain free! Without bibs her clothes get stained, and no matter what I use I can't get the staines out! When do you think it the appropriate time to stop these cups? Even the ones that have straws and aren't so babyish? THANKS!! Merry Christmas!

2007-12-12 06:43:43 · 6 answers · asked by Kendra04 3

My daughter is 15 months (will be 16 months in 5 days). I took her today to her 15 month check up and she was 34 inches and 32lbs 7oz, the doctor (who isn't my normal doctor because my normal doctor is on maternity leave) said that he was concerned with her weight. She has always been big for her height and weight (I am 5'5" and my husband is 6'5") So should I be concerned and try to start cutting what I feed her, she doesn't get that much in junk food normally. Thank you in advance.

2007-12-12 06:18:40 · 20 answers · asked by mdoud01 5

My son is 15 months old and he still doesn't say mama.

2007-12-12 05:59:40 · 6 answers · asked by coley_882000 3

Ok everytime you ask her to do something be it help her sister clean their room, or something as simple as walking across the room. This child comes up with excuses for everything my knee hurts (fake had it check) I don't feel good etc.....

How do I fix this problem?

2007-12-12 05:58:26 · 9 answers · asked by teal_eyed_girl 3

She has a fish and a hamster, now she wants a dog. Other than labs and retrievers, what would be a good dog? No toy breeds please. The smallest I'll go for is a Yorkie; the largest is a Rottweiler. I don't care if it's a mutt or a purebred.

2007-12-12 05:21:21 · 14 answers · asked by TigerStripe 2