Adult Child: Babies 'R' Us
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What Size Shoe Is Your 2Yr Old Daughter Wearing??
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on March 15, 2010
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I am curious what size shoes other 2 yr old girls are wearing. My daughter turned 2 yrs old on Oct 23rd and we have always noticed she has had small feet. The rest o...
Cleaning Toys
Asked by M.T. from San Antonio
on January 13, 2008
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Here's the scenario....Your child is going to town on a teething ring or a soft toy of some sort. It falls on the floor. (at home, at a store,etc.)What do you do? Wipe...
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- For me it depended on how the baby is. At five months I would say pick it up, shake it off, and give it to him. For the toys that you get at the store, I wouldn't ev...
- With the fist few kids, I cleaned everything all the time. With #7, forget it, who has time. They have all survived. I keep things modestly clean but do NOT disinfe...
- Clorox has a disinfectant spray that I spray on everything that can't be washed in the washer. If it doesn't have a battery or part that upon getting soaked would no l...
Suggestions for Infant Photography
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on January 25, 2009
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My son will be turning 1 month next week and I'd like to get his first professional photos taken. However, I'm completely new to this so I'm clueless as to where to go...
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- I like Flash photography. I also used a woman affilated with pottery barn in old orchard call them for her name and number but she ws expensive but good. There is a ...
- Hi A., I use Jessica Gwozdz. I love her. I did a maternity, and then my daughter has done 3, 6, 9, and will do her 12 there too. She is very creative, and very lai...
- Try Kate Bogot Photography at katebogot.com if you are anywhere in her area. Otherwise, Tara Pakosta does very good work and is in the Western Suburbs ---her info is ...
Bedtime Shenanagans & Noise
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on April 25, 2008
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BACKGROUND: My daughter is 26 months old and sleeps in her crib. She is very happy in her crib and I do not intend on moving her to a bed until she shows signs of wa...
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- put the baby in pack and play for two or three nights in your room and let her scream it out. it is hard to do - but the only thing that will work.
- Here is a crib tent online that may solve the problem - it is a netting over top and sides of crib: http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=XI1001&refid=FR51-X...
- I just read your response in the "what happened" section, and just have to say - as your son gets older, he will have his opportunities to get even with his sister! H...
Seeking Great Wedsites for Kids & Fun & Inexpencive Places to Go .
Asked by N.K. from Lima
on April 11, 2008
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Hi my boys love to get on the pc and watch cool videos about animals and other things I just don't know what is fun & safe for them to do on the net. I don't like them...
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- A long time ago I read that bed wetting is caused by a lack of some mineral. Manganese or magnesium. Dan
- Be patient.... get some bed pads to help with changing the sheet daily... my now 11 yo struggled until he was almost 10yo Here is a helpful site.... Dr Phil recomma...
- Not sure this works for all, however my sister used the reward technique. On the one night that he remains dry...make it a VERY BIG deal. First thing the next mornin...
Overnight Diapers
Asked by K.G. from Washington DC
on January 4, 2008
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Hi, My 13-month old son has soaked through his diaper and pjs the last four nights and as a result has been waking up at 5:45am. Needless to say, I'm not happy!!! I...
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- I've used something called "diaper doublers". I've only seen them in Food Lion. Kind of just like a little pad. So that might help provide some extra absorbency. I hav...
- K., We had the same problem with our son Nicholas, who is now just 3 (still in diapers...grrr) and now our six month old boy Aidan. A friend of mine recommended Do...
- I totally agree with using the diaper doublers, they have been really making life with my boys dryer. If you can't find them at the store I found them on this site: ht...
Suggestions for Bathing
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on April 26, 2008
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My son is 14 months old and the squirmiest kid I have ever met. The squirmy part isn't a big deal...until it is bath time. We had been using a bath seat but he has n...
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- We STILL bathe my 2.5 year old son in his "infant" bath tub. We put it in the big bath tub, and fill it up a bit. This way he's more confined. It might help you out a ...
- I have three kids and my youngest is 16 months and he's all over the tub. My best recommendation is buy a bath mat and toys and keep one hand on him as best you can. H...
- My son (11 months) does the same thing! Ever since he learned to pull himself up to standing that is all he wants to do. We just firmly tell hime to sit back down and ...
19 Month Old Still Having TONS of Sleep Issues
Asked by C.P. from New York
on February 4, 2009
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My 19 month old son is surely the worst sleeper. We've tried everything--to no avail. He falls asleep on his own around 7-7:30...sleeps fairly ok 'till about 1:30-2....
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- Hi C., my name"s C.. My son use to have the same issues, only not quite that young (4-5). Here's something to think about,could he be simply having nightmares or nig...
- I feel your pain....my daughter slept through the night @ 2 mos and then all of a sudden after she turned 1 gave us the same problems. Here is what we did....put her i...
- I know how you feel. My son woke at 3:30-4:30 consistently for almost a year! For the day! He's 25 months now and we are finally in a good place. My suggestions: - ...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Need Help with Potty Training
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on March 12, 2008
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I have a 3 year old son who is perfectly "pee" potty trained. He wears big boy underwear all day and night and does not have accidents. However, he refuses to poop i...
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- We had the same problem with our second son. I can tell you from experience that taking toys (things) away from him will not work. You just need to keep a positive at...
- I don't think punishing him is going to help in this situation, maybe if he had been poop trained but was just being lazy it would. In this situation you can try to "...
- Does he sit or stand to pee? I'm sure you've probably already tried this, but it worked for us after my son had a surgery down there and was afraid of the evil toilet...
