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Potty Training Regression
Asked by B.B. from Phoenix
on March 19, 2009
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My 3.5 year old daughter was really stubborn about potty training in the first place. Finally, on her third birthday, she got underwear, and showed interest in wearing...
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- Hi B., Sounds normal to me too. In fact, whenever my son has an accident (he's almost 4), I always figure out what I (or my hubby) did to cause it: usually a change ...
- I think it is important not to stress too much about this. Going with your daughter to the toilet seems like a small request...I still do it with my daughter when she...
- I agree with the other answers that not punishing your daughter for "accidents" is appropriate. But, I went through a similar situation with my daughter at the same ag...
How Do I Help My Son Get over Fear of Bowel Movements?
Asked by N.G. from Louisville
on March 5, 2008
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My son who turned 2 on Oct.27.2007 has been completely potty trained since November 2007. Even as a older baby he did not like to have a bowel movement. I nursed him u...
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- Hi N., First of all if your doctor says this is just a fear and he will get over it...ask again..and again. If you still get that response, get a new doctor. Or at th...
- My aunts little girl went through a similar experience. She is three and was potty trained but once she got diarrhea and since then she has been afraid to go to the ba...
- I went through the same thing with my son when he was potty training. He was fully pee pee trained when he turned 3 but would hold his bowel movement for sometimes 3-4...
Thoughts on Having Kids Close Together
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on February 20, 2008
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My son is 8 1/2 months, I am thinking about trying for our second child, but I wonder if I could handle it. My husband would like another one too but since I mostly ta...
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- Wow, I think the 5 dogs is a load:) I have a boy and a girl that are 18 months apart. It was not planned that they be 18 months apart and initally, I was not sure ho...
- Maria, Wow, I've read all the other responses and thought I'd share my experience with you. First, my sister and I are 5 years apart and barley talk. We grew up with...
- Honestly, you can never know. It's such a personal decision to have another baby. I can tell you my experience and tell you what I'm picking up as an outside observer....
Traveling Alone with Baby and Toddler
Asked by M.K. from Seattle
on August 2, 2009
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I've read many of the responses to similar requests, so just getting any additional LAST MINUTE suggestions that I can about how best to travel alone with a 3-month ol...
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- hi, this is just an idea.. it sounds like your double stroller is big and expensive.. maybe buy a stroller bag made for that stroller and gets some foam pading.. chec...
- I would NOT take play dough on the plane. It is very messy and gets mashed into carpet and don't think they'd appreciate that. Now this may sound gross to some, but...
- As for potty breaks, only go in the airport. Either strap both kids into the stroller or older one in the stroller and keep baby in front pack. Use the handicap stall ...
Age to Stop "Strollering"?
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on May 11, 2011
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How old should kids stop riding in strollers to go to the park or walk the mall? My step-daughter is 5 and I'm really interested in putting her giant stroller that's t...
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- I stopped my daughter when she turned 2 and was able to behave when we went out. Everytime I put her in the stroller she just wanted out and I ended up pushing a empty...
- My kids were all out of the stroller by three with the exception of long walks or big outings. By the time they were five even long walks or big outings we went strol...
- I quit the stroller when the girls could walk well, definately by 2 years old. Big kids, 3 & up, look ridiculous in a stroller, and is a huge pet peeve. (of mine) Sitt...
General Advice for Kids Two Years Apart...
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on November 29, 2010
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Our first child will have just turned 2 when our second one arrives. We’ve heard from so many people that the transition from 1 to 2 is tough (although I can’t ima...
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- My kids are 2.5 years apart and I can tell you that it is a perfect age difference. They are 6 and 9 now and are eachothers best friends (and sometimes worst enemies ...
- Mine are 28 months apart and the little one is only 8 weeks so I don't have too much advice, but I will say it is already MUCH easier then I thought it would be and I ...
- I have four sons 8, 6 1/2, 4, & 2 and I know exactly what u mean...My first two wasn't easy but I improved better and better with each of them...Now the sleeping issue...
2 Month Old Does Not Nap
Asked by C.I. from Grand Forks
on March 4, 2011
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I'm not sure what to do with my 2 month old - she doesn't nap very well at all. She falls asleep in my arms and then when i put her down, she's asleep for about 2 to 5...
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- Like the previous mom said... swaddling, in 2 receiving blankets is a good technique, but did you know that alot of times when a baby always wants to be held it's beca...
- My oldest was like that...and I know it is super frustrating. Hang in there! First of all, do you swaddle? That can prevent them from startling awake. Have you tri...
- Try a swing or a bouncer or something like that. I know as much as we'd like them to get used to sleeping in their cribs, sometimes everybody just gets more sleep (mom...
3 Year Old Sleeping in Mom's Bed; Is It an Issue? If So, Who's Issue Is It?
Asked by S.F. from Tulsa
on November 17, 2008
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After saying I would never have my child sleep in my bed, I have done it. Initially, it happened when I was breast-feeding. Later, after he was back in his crib at n...
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- All five of my children slept with us when they were little. Everyone of them transitioned into their own beds when they were ready all around 3 1/2 to 4 years old. My...
- Good for you - and your son! You sound like a marvelous mother. Fortunately, you're doing just great. Your instincts are right on in that especially right now, wi...
- You could try reading Dr. Marc Weissbluth's book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" for ideas on how to deal with this. The other thing is, if you treat your child l...
I Need Help... Still... My Baby Will Not Stop Crying If I Am Not with Her
Asked by C.Q. from San Francisco
on September 29, 2010
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Ok, I know I have asked this question before. But I am going to ask this question again and hope for some additional advice that will actually help because I am breaki...
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- for starters, you need a break...maybe schedule some time for the girls to stay the night with a trusted friend or relative. You cannot take care of the kids and depri...
- Mr Clean Magic Eraserswork great for gettingoff crayn,pen,pencil,even permenent marker! My oldest who is now 7was colic, she would scream all of the time up untill a...
- You need to be feeding her on demand and you need to wear your baby. Get a sling , wrap or front carrier and wear her front facing so she can see everything that is...
Travelling Alone in Airplane with 7 Months Baby and 6 Yr Old...
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on June 7, 2010
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Hi
I am going to be travelling alone with my 7 months old and my 6 years old next week...its international travel and since its going to be my babys first airplane ...
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- I've travelled internationally multiple times with my kids, including when they were babies. The most challenging trips were those when we had toddlers that wanted to...
- Hello DS, I can share my experiances and those of my son& daughter in law. We would advise you to start useing bottled water now becasue unless you are nursing you ma...
- Can't give any great tips on the infant, I'd as your Pediatricain for tips, but for the 6 yr old take a child-sized bk pack. Pack it w/ sugarless gum (for chewing if e...
