She's had a cold for over a week..she's not sleeping well and due to MY lack of sleep I'm getting impatient and it's not her fault...I know.
My question is how to keep her happy and busy throughout the day. I can't take the constant whining and crying and my back is killing me- she wants to be held (and walked around) she's not happy just sitting with me on the couch or playing on the floor/carpet.
What other ideas do you have?
2007-12-29 02:42:01 · 20 answers · asked by laura 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
OMG ...I didn't think so many people would care enough to answer my question....this is awesome...and OLIVER...LOL...thanks for your "kind" comment...if you only knew...and as for my mate...I feel bad asking him to do much b/c he helps a lot in other areas...plus he just lost his mom a few months ago and he's struggling himself....
2007-12-29 04:43:28 · update #1
Sounds like you both need some more sleep. If you haven't already gotten her medicine I would schedule an appt. A cold for over a week might need some assistance. Until then Motrin! One dose will allow her to rest peacefully a while... allowing you to get a nap in as well. If you think she is having head pressure from this cold take a warm shower with her. The steam will loosen up some of the mucus and feel soothing. Hold her and let the warm water pressure run over her back like a massage. Works well with both of my little boys. If you have the luxury of having a close friend or family member who can help you out see if they mind watching her at your house (so you don't spread the cold) while you take a nap. Feeling refreshed will help both of you cope. To keep her busy I would suggest some paper and crayons maybe playdo if you think she can handle it. Keeping her fingers busy might keep her mind off of how yucky she feels. If she is wanting you to hold her all the time sit her on your lap and make something together. The playdo might help you get out some frustration! Good luck dear we have all been there.
2007-12-29 03:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bean 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She needs a toy/toys that she really likes. My daughter is 2 and when she was 1 she was like that. Christmas last year came around and she got some good toys and she played with them and that how she learned to do things on her own. You have to stop spoiling her.
If she has a cold, give her some night time medicine for her symptoms. Once they are sleep, they usually sleep all night if they get medicine before bed.
My daughter has a car like toy with elmo on it and she loves it. Also Ms.Potatoe head keeps her busy. She got a baby doll for Christmas this year with a bottle and play doctor stuff and she loves that too. 2 year olds need things to keep them busy or they will get bored very easy.
2007-12-29 03:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son gets this way, I just give up, sit on the couch or lie in the bed and hold him. He's usually very independent, so if he acts this way, he's really needing the love. HOWEVER, that's MY kid. If your daughter is usually needy and this just makes it a bit worse, I'd try to get someone to watch her so you can take a break. Call a friend or family member and tell them you need to run errands. I find if you are honest and say you need a break, people are less willing to help. Sad, isn't it?
Have you tried EVERY trick? My son loves to sit in his highchair and color, so I can sometimes get him to do that when nothing else works. What about sorting the toys? Maybe, you can get her to sort out the toys she doesn't want anymore. (You can take them to Goodwill or give them away on Freecycle.org) Or she can sort the toys into different types of toys. (I know, I'm stretching, here.)
Ignore stupid comments from people who obviously don't have much experience attending to a sick 2 yo.
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-12-29 03:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest to have someone look after her for a period of time so that you could get a break and sort of get refreshed for the next round.
My daughter whom is almost 2yrs is wanting up alot also it maybe just a stage, thats why the above sugestion.
Not sure about this but could there be something medical happening. Which would suggest a visit to the Doc
2007-12-29 03:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by SabbathDayFreedom 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if she's sick don't take her over for a playdate and get others sick.
- get treatment for her. geta some sort of stuffy nose reducer so she can sleep through the nioght- a bowl of water in the room/ vaporise/ etc.
she is tired as well as you are. - twhen that happened to my kid alot we just put life on hold.
drank alot and cuddled on the living room floor with blankies - we read and watched movies. we color and just play with toys to get her mind off being sick.
maybebe she whas an achign body- a little bit of medicine wont harm her - it''l sooththe aches
having a warm bath may help- to clear nose and take away aches- jump in yourself.
recruit others to help- your friends/ hubby/ other half.
good luck
2007-12-29 03:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by a c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gets better till the reach teen years..lol...My daughter has 6 kids she raising ... a 6 year old and a 4 yr.old and a 2 year old step kids..now she has a 3 year old and a boy born 5/23/2006 and anther baby born 5/1/2007 ..she said she would trade places with you .cause they all live with her ..LOL..like one said play with her ,read to her ..let her some watch barney ,etc ...
2007-12-29 03:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by lesa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First answer WHERE IS YOUR MATE(or helper).
I helped my daughter a lot when my little grand daughter's sick(tummy problem and high fever) I held her on my chest and hearing constant crying close to my ears for hours. The feeling at the time is anger, sad, and want to take all her pain to myself.
So my real answer is FIND HELPS QUICK you can't take on sick child by yourself.
2007-12-29 03:27:23 · answer #7 · answered by bucktoui 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several things u can do, animated movies tend to work well with 2 yr olds. My nephew loves watching Monster House cause its loud and exciting, and Cars too. U could try something excerizing like running ragid through ur home for about a half hour and tire her out alittle, or play hide and seek that is fun for the both of u, cause I played hide and seek with my kids and they usually find somewhere to hide and fall asleep waiting for me to find them.
2007-12-29 02:48:05 · answer #8 · answered by shortcaketx420 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'ts called the Terrible Two's
I went throught it with 3 Boys, You need a break
Keep on Keepin on
2007-12-29 02:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by seemorebetter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit down and play with her, watch movies, color, push her around in a stroller. You think you feel bad, think how bad she feels. Maybe give her some popsicles and juice to have so she is staying hydrated. Make crafts, let her play with glue and markers, that should keep her entertained.
2007-12-29 02:49:42 · answer #10 · answered by buckeyefever7 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋