Toddler & Preschooler - December 2007

A close friend, who I consider family, recently was blessed with two little boys just a year apart from each other. Her youngest son is happy and cuddly and doing very well. Her oldest son is 2 years old, hes amazing and Im very close with him. After spending our lives around children, however, my mother and myself have been noticing that this little boy is different somehow. I have background in child psychology and my mother is a pediatric nurse, so we both spotted some of the early signs of Autism about ten months ago.

Now, after celebrating his 2nd birthday, he still doesnt speak, he doesnt interact with others, and it's breaking my heart. How do I tell my friend about my concerns for her son?? I cry about it because I know she will be devastated, but I know early diagnosis is crucial. Regardless of the outcome, our family will love and support her and her little ones forever. They're a big part of our lives, so whats the best way to help them? Any advice???

2007-12-03 17:48:55 · 13 answers · asked by OliveLady 3

Hi all, my BF has a 24 month old girl. She lives with her mother and he has her Thursday thru Sunday. This little girl has not sleep schedule what so every. It just ridiculous.

Now here's the thing. She is currently in day care. We are not sure when she naps during the day there or if she evens takes a nap. But what we have realzied is that everyday between 5 and 7 she takes a NAP. Then she wakes up and is up until 3 sometimes 4/5 o'clock in the morning, then goes to sleep and wakes up around 10am. Now I've tried to tell my BF that she needs a sleep schedule and that it needs to be inforced at both house holds. Cause if he does it and his baby mama doesn't, its not going to work.

It like he really isn't serious about, but then complains when he doesn't get enough sleep cause she wakes up early.

I've told him that she needs to nap around 12:30p or 1p and sleep for about 1 to 2 hours and then get her up, that way she can go back to sleep around 7 or 8.

More to come

Mor

2007-12-03 17:12:29 · 3 answers · asked by Mom to a MicroPreemie 3

If I say no he says he needs to tell me something and won't listen to me. I try taking away priveleges and toys but that only temporarily fixes the problem. He is the youngest of three and does have me wrapped around his finger. How can I get him to listen better without resorting to spanking him?

2007-12-03 16:14:02 · 12 answers · asked by momo3 1

x-mas is coming and im just not sure what to get him... any good ideas?

2007-12-03 14:52:49 · 31 answers · asked by ? 2

After one month she started crying more and more.Now she is terrified and she won`t stop crying unless the teacher is one on one with her.The teacher told me that she is not ready for pre-school and she can`t give her attention all the time. I never had a full time babysitter but she stayed couple times with a sitter and she was fine.Now I can`t leave her anywhere by herself because she`s crying a lot untill I come to pick her up.I don`t know what to do-should I find a different school,wait,is she really not ready for any of this?(i signed her for dance class and the minute I left she started crying-even ,that first she was all excited).Thank You for help....

2007-12-03 14:37:12 · 8 answers · asked by aga 1

Hi Moms, I realize this may be a dumb question, but what do you do with your little one(s) when you have a doctor or dentist appt.? I don't have anyone to babysit.... I had an ob/gyn appt and fortunately my 20-month old stayed occupied in her stroller, but now that I have a dentist appt., don't see how that can work.... I guess I have to research babysitters, right? Any thoughts as to your own situations? Thanks :)

2007-12-03 09:45:41 · 5 answers · asked by Angelwings 2

My son will be 3 in February and I think he still needs naps. He's never been really regular about the time off day he takes a nap, but he usually needs one and is fiercely cranky by the evening if he doesn't take one. But, it is getting harder and harder to get him to fall asleep. Even in the car, which was always my saving grace, he will stay awake.
My DD took naps until she was 5, because they had "rest time' at childcare and she fell asleep most days.

2007-12-03 09:28:02 · 12 answers · asked by Terrible Threes 6

My 2 3/4 yr old is completely toilet traine dduring the day but still wears a nappy at night. At what age should we start to look at putting her to bed with no nappy and how do I go about this?

2007-12-03 07:26:17 · 15 answers · asked by theharrisons04 1

We got my 3 y.o. a really cute toddler bed with Dora bedding a week ago. She likes it, but she won't sleep on it. She sleeps on the floor, on a sleeping bag. That wouldn't bother me, but she wakes up in the middle of night a lot with some kind of bad dreams. So I'm thinking, should I just take the sleeping bag away, is she going to get too used to the floor? Or should I just give her more time and then take it away?

2007-12-03 07:19:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is always saying she wants to marry someone (RJ from Over The Hedge (hes a raccoon), Peter Pan, others) and says "When I get married can I kiss him" or she'll say she talks to RJ/Peter Pan on the phone, hes coming over, hes her husband etc. Does your child do this? She does not see me and my husband kiss passionately - just a pop kiss when he leaves/comes home... she doesn't watch anything but cartoons/kids shows... I am just wondering if this curiosity is her age? I didn't think she would act this boy crazy at her age! Thanks to answers.

BTW she will be 4 in January.

2007-12-03 07:17:22 · 12 answers · asked by Janessa 4

My daughter bites. I have tried time outs and I just don't know what to do. I don't want to bite her back or spank her. Are there any suggestions?

2007-12-03 07:12:11 · 42 answers · asked by katie S 1

2007-12-03 07:00:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 3 mos & been cooing & starting to babble. My mother in law has taken it upon herself to utilize the time that she spends with him to repeatedly sing " I love you" to him. After an hour with him, she said, he said " I love you" to her. I know that he never said that to her, but she proclaimed to everyone that he did. I did not reply to her comment but my face should have been enough to know that she was overstepping her boundaries here. She now spends every moment with him saying these words over and over. I am a first time mother who is dreading going back to work because she wants to take over. she has done this with her granddaughter who is jealous when she holds my baby, but is not jealous when her own mother holds my baby. I do not want my child growing up wanting her over me, as I know this is her goal. She has taken a precious moment away from me by saying my son told her "I love you" first. I feel she will do this with his true firsts. Am I wrong in feeling this way?

2007-12-03 06:19:21 · 25 answers · asked by heatherly4287 2

2007-12-03 04:38:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has cancer and is going through chemo. I want to comfort her but also keep my sanity. She is always attached to me by mouth. I am trying to keep everything as stable as possible for her. But on the other hand she is going to mess my milk up and I can not walk around in public like this.

2007-12-03 04:12:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it is normal teething, once the tooth erupts will I have to worry about infection? I brush his teeth daily with an infant tooth brush. Sometimes with infant tooth paste, sometimes with just water. I'm worried. I haven't heard anyone talk about this before?

2007-12-03 03:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by Robin 2

My son usually sleeps between 9 or 10 hours a night but is still very tired in the morning when I try and wake him for School.
Could it be he's not getting enough sleep and if so how much is normal for a child his age?

2007-12-03 03:44:38 · 11 answers · asked by Adelaide B 5

They can't have cough drops, or over the counter "cough" medicine anymore. I try and coax him to drink water, but that doesn't even really work. Can I use Vicks vapor rub on his nose/throat?
This is even hard because I can't always find a solution to stop by coughing tickle, so I'm really struggling to find a method that works for my son.
We already have a humidifier going in his room... I'm sure its helping, but not stopping the cough!

2007-12-03 03:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by amber 18 5

hi guys my 3yrs boy does everything to behave agressively.he hits,kicks bites and pinches when offended.he is really short tempered and feel offended too easilly and hits back when is scolded,how can i cure him?i am really worried about his nasty behaviour.he is the younger one among two and is a spoiled child.

2007-12-03 03:21:47 · 16 answers · asked by nazia m 1

My daughter is potty training and she had an accident in our recliner chair. I've tried several different things, yet nothing's gotten the smell out!! Can you tell me the best ways you have found to get this smell out? Especially as its sunk into the cushion...All answers are appreciated! Thanks

2007-12-03 02:58:09 · 6 answers · asked by Joyful 3

My mother in law takes care of my daughter a few hours a day while i am at work. She tends to watch a lot of tv with my daughter and I want to try to change that and would like to suggest activities they can do together. I asked my mother in law if she would like to start doing arts and crafts with my daughter and she said she would. any ideas? thx!

2007-12-03 02:34:33 · 8 answers · asked by motherhoodisthebest! 2

2007-12-03 01:53:54 · 15 answers · asked by Mary 2

Maybe I am missing something here, but I just don't understand how you safely transition from a crib to a toddler bed. Right now my son is 23 months, in a crib with a mesh tent over it because he can climb out (since 16 months). His bedroom is upstairs and ours is downstairs. If we let him sleep in a bed where he is not confined, won't he get up and run around all night? I don't allow him to run around the house unsupervised now, why would that be okay at night? We have stairs that are gated. He can open doors and climb over baby gates with ease. And I suppose we can't lock him inside his room for fire reasons. This just sounds like a fiasco. I don't even know how to go about this. Please help and share your ideas on how to keep him safe while getting him into a bed.

2007-12-03 01:50:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I babysit a 17 month old and he doesnt walk or talk yet. He doesnt even say dada or ball.. nothing at all. He just moves his hands around alot looking at them. He reminds me of a 8 or 9 month old baby. my daughter is 6 months and says dada an ma ma. My 2 yr old seems like he is 4. I kno every child developes different but it just dont seem right to me that this child is not saying anything.. What could be the problem. His parents are getting him checked next week for autism.

2007-12-03 01:40:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can i keep my 19 month old son from completely wrecking my Christmas Tree????1 I have no where above ground level to put it.2 I can not put it in a different room as i have a through dining/lounge. The tre is artificial & approx 5ft.It is really becoming a bone of contention between my partner & i.

2007-12-03 01:38:38 · 29 answers · asked by Ally L 3

I called the vet this morning because I woke three times last night to my dog vomiting. Each time good amounts of chewed up plastic from a infant pacifier and the silicone nipple that was still whole came up. I called the vet because from what I saw I think there is still one part of the binky missing and may be in her belly still. They told me to watch her very closely and she may have already began to digest it. They said unless she is not eating, drinking or acting 'normal' she may be ok and to try and check her stools. I am still VERY concerned. She seems to be fine other than still tired this morning, but I cant blame her because she was up most of the night vomiting. Does anyone know the odds of her pooping this out IF it is in there at all..

2007-12-03 01:24:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i really dont want to put him on med because thats not really good for them! but the dr. want me to put him on its. i dont know want to do?

2007-12-03 00:45:00 · 18 answers · asked by (iris) 1

Please no answers including duct tape or Super glue. I already thought of those, but turns out that's illegal. He has no problem sitting in bed to watch a movie or play so I know he's not afraid of the toddler bed. He would rather sleep in his stuffed animlas but he keeps getting bruises from sleeping on his toys.

2007-12-03 00:42:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was at my nephews place the other day.
He is only 3 and he was wearing shorts - no shirt.
My husband and I said, "So, your not wearing a shirt - you must be hot?"
To which he replied,
"Well, at least I'm not naked!" and then he continued to say the word,
"naked" over and over again.
IMO I thought it was a big word for a little boy.
Suppose I am making a big fuss about nothing, or do you think he's just very intelligent?
thanks!

2007-12-03 00:35:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im getting soo much advice from people, but not that I'm completely ok with the idea of raw milk, but to think about all the puss in pasturized milk is just...i dont disgusting, is it better to give my 18month old raw milk, goat milk, or continue with "regular" milk?

Or is there a better milk than any that ive mentioned??

2007-12-02 19:59:25 · 13 answers · asked by cherrybc032000 2