Bed rest: Simplicity
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Moving to a "Transition" Bed
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on March 7, 2009
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Update: we are transitioning because my little "monkey" has climbed out of her crib twice, both times landing head first. Hello fellow moms...I'm looking for advice on...
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- My DD has PDD/NOS (pervasive developmental disorder)/ High functioning Autism, so I know what you mean about speech delays. We moved our daughter from her crib to a...
- Unless she is trying to climb out of the crib I would hold off on transitioning for her safety given her problems. When we put our daughter in a toddler bed at 21 mont...
- Hi D.: I'll just tell you what I did for both of my boys. It worked great, but I did have to put a child lock on the inside of their bedroom doors so they couldn't...
My Kids STILL Wet the Bed!
Asked by S.C. from Killeen
on August 26, 2008
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My 5 yr old daughter and 6 yr old son still wet the bed. They are of course potty trained and have been for YEARS but they cant seem to control their bladders at night...
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- My son just started staying dry all night within the past year. He's 7. My brothers both wet the bed for a really long time, too. It's very hard to deal with as a M...
- My son is 6 and still wears a diaper at night. He sleeps too soundly to control his bladder. The Dr. said it was totally normal! I would let them wear a diaper at nigh...
- Hi S., My son had the same problem until I got in contact with Pacific International. Check out their web site www.stopwetting.com At first I was skeptical, but I w...
2 Month Old Will Not Sleep in Her Own Bed - Only Wants to Sleep While Being Held
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2008
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We don't co-sleep - it's not a safe choice for my family. My 2 month old will only sleep at night in my arms. Every time I put her down in her own bed ( a cradle right...
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- Hi K.. I feel for you. You are in the toughest times transitioning from one kid to two. You are still in the training of your baby to follow a schedule. She has a ...
- Its probably the way you are putting her down. When you lay her down in the crib make sure she is tightly swaddled and hold her in place for a couple of minutes. Hol...
- OMG I had that child!I hate to say this, but nothing much really helps at this age,not until she's a bit older and you can let her cry it out. Infortunately you can't ...
Life Time Crib
Asked by A.P. from Sarasota
on January 26, 2008
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Has anyone gotten one of these lifetime cribs or 4 in one cribs. I am looking at getting one for my first child but noone i know has had one of these. They sound like ...
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- I have a friend who had one of those 4 in 1 beds and they say its just another "bed". I would think it's gonna save them money in the long run. We went from a crib rig...
- I bought one of these cribs 7 years ago for my son. It is a beautiful piece of funiture! After 2 years, my daughter came along and she used it as a crib too. Then a...
- Hey, In order to get to the daybed and full bed alot of companies require you to purchase additional parts. We are in the military so I don't usually get them because...
Toddler Question
Asked by K.M. from Roanoke
on November 19, 2008
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I have a daughter who just turned 4 years old and she is the light of my life. The question is...actually 2 questions. First, since she turned 4 she has been whining...
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- My daughter started whining a month after she turned 3. I heeded my Family Practioners advice (she has a daughter, so she knows what she is talking about). She advis...
- SuperNanny knows best....all the moms are right - DON'T GIVE IN! Put her to bed in her bed and don't let her stay in yours. She may cry for hours the first night, bu...
- I can only really answer your first question about the whining. It is my belief that we moms must stand strong when the kids are whining. Simply tell her in no uncer...
2 In 1 or 3 in 1 Cribs
Asked by K.L. from Redding
on July 13, 2011
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With so many questions about toddler beds lately I have a question. I know the 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 cribs are sold all over. They go from crib to toddler bed and then the...
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- We have a 3 in 1 crib which we recently converted to the toddler bed. When our son gets bigger we are planning on converting it to the full bed. Our little guy loves...
- We have a 2 in 1 that we're currently using as a toddler bed. It didn't have a bed rail, but I found one made specifically for convertible cribs (http://www.onestepah...
- We had a 3 in 1 and we only used it as a crib and toddler bed. Our intention was to use it as a headboard and footboard as well. Unfortunately, the company that made...
Need Recommendations for Sleep Options for Newborn
Asked by T.P. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2009
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I have a 25 month old girl and am expecting a second baby in less than 2 months. With my first daughter, she hated her crib and ended up sleeping with us every night ...
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- Hi T., I had the same scenario that you have. My first daughter co slept with us until she was 3yo. I think I had a harder time with the separation than she did. My s...
- I did a combination of co-sleeping and bassinet for both of my children. Sometimes I would actually use the infant carseat, as they preferred that "snug" feeling.
- I just had really good luck with my son.... We had a co-sleeper, but I would say for the first month or so, he did not like it and slept in bed with us. Then I start...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
Mom Has Gone on Strike!!!
Asked by L.M. from San Antonio
on August 27, 2006
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Hello everyone,
I have a question about whether or not I am doing the right thing. I have 3 kids. 17yo,14yo,and 10yo and a husband who works full time. I guess th...
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- Congrats for putting your foot down!!! Now, keep it there!!! Your husband is your partner, not your oldest child, and though, yes, he does make all the money, he would...
- Considering your health problems and sequence of unfortunate events, I'm surprised you held out this long! I totally agree with everything you did, and the most import...
- GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! They should be making you breakfast, taking you out places, etc.... I am sure they will learn how to care for themselves quickly... Take Care!!!
In Laws Driving Me NUTS- Help!
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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So, we live in a teeny tiny apartment (4 of us and a dog), and the in laws keep buying our kids toys. Not little toys, but large toys like tricyles, scooters, rocking ...
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- My mother-in-law is the same way I think she looks for the biggest toys she can find. I'm with the other Moms your lucky now you have stuff to give to Good Will and he...
- You are far from crazy, and you ought to be really PO'd at your husband for not standing with you on this issue. That's why your in-laws continue with their behavior....
- This is very interesting. I am sorry you have to go through this. It sounds as if you and your husband need to be a united force with your inlaws and let them know t...
