Lol, this child takes off his shoes and loses them at daycare or anywhere. He Lost 2 pairs at school then one pair at the mall this weekend. Yes, I put lace ups on him but he gets them off. This is a real problem. Now he has hidden one of my flip flops and I need it. Any advice?
2006-09-04 08:21:12 · 18 answers · asked by Curious1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I looked under the couch. And yes, my 2 yr old is in daycare/preschool. What's so odd about that?
2006-09-04 08:23:56 · update #1
I feel your pain!! LOL... I have 2 yr old twins . We've lost numerous shoes at stores, parks, etc. I don't have solution on how to keep the shoe on your toddlers feet. What works for me is to keep a pair of shoes in my van. I only put them on the kids when they will be walking in the store. Once we get back in the van, I take them off their feet. If I put them in the stroller, I do not put the shoes on them as that is when they tend to fall off. In regards to your missing flip-flop....try looking where you keep your pots and pans, the kids toy boxes, their closets, school bags and your laundry.
GOOD LUCk!
2006-09-04 08:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by sunshineathome74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was in daycare (yes he also went believe it ornot, does that make me a terrible mother, haha!) I saw that the other kids had duck tape on their shoe laces to prevent them from taking it off. i don't know what you would do about flip flops though. How can the daycare lose your child's shoes!?
2006-09-04 08:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a game of finding it. Pretend your shoe is playing hide and go seek and you two need to look for it. Look under the couch and ask, is my flip flop under here? Nope! Guess I'll look under the table, is it under here? Nope! Now I'll look under the bed.....etc etc. We did this when my kids lost their toys, and they LOVE to be the one to find it. So chances are they'll remember where they left it and race to get it. Just ask him where he thinks the shoe might be hiding and where he thinks you two should look next. That way he gets involved, has fun, and actually helps you look for your shoe. Good luck!! =)
2006-09-04 08:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with flamingo, make a game out of finding your flip flop. As for him losing his shoes, take him shoe shopping and find a pair that he likes. If he picks it and it is comfortable, he may not want to lose it.
2006-09-04 08:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by gtn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to go get your other flipflop and if he doesn't tell him to get it or your going to take something from him. Sounds like the kid needs to learn some respect and find out what punishment is. Also, you can tie his shoes tight enough and in enough knots that he can't get them off. Your making excuses for him. It probably pisses off his teachers that he takes them off and you come up with excuses too. Stand up and be the mom.
2006-09-04 14:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by acstar1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.whenever shoes arent nessecary, dont have him wear them.
2.put YOUR shoes in your closet on a hanging shoe rack or a shelf
3.have him take them off at daycare and have the teacher watch him
2006-09-04 08:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the little guy needs some activity. Try giving him a toy shoe (like a dog squeaky toy or something) sounds silly I'm sure, but maybe he needs something to keep his little mind busy.
2006-09-04 08:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by tree kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2.5 year old likes putting my shoes behind the radiator and in his toy box. Happy hunting
2006-09-04 08:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by baby 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look under the couch
2006-09-04 08:23:08 · answer #9 · answered by Free Spirit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm in my Fifties and the youngest of six babies and my mom nonetheless calls me her infant. My daughter is in her 20's and my youngest. I nonetheless think of of her as my infant and could no remember how old she gets. i assume this is purely a mom element that purely a mom might understand!
2016-10-01 07:35:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋