Complicating Factors: The First Years

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Potty Training Advice

We've been wondering which is best - the little seat that attaches to the big potty, or his own special little potty? Not quite ready to start potty training him yet, but we do want to start getting him used to the idea. He is 18 months old now. Appreciate any advice you can offer!

Medical Conditions

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Encopresis - Help!

As a follow-up to a question I posted last night, does anyone have any experience dealing with encopresis in their child? I am going to be speaking with DD's pediatrician (I have before) and I know the basics of what is involved in trying to get this issue resolved. I am just wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences and what worked for them and if you have a child now who is pooping regularly on the potty without any problems. My daughter was very stubborn about potty-training in the first place but once I took the diapers...

Twins or Triplets

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Twins & a Toddler

I am 21 weeks pregnant with twins (will not find out sex), and I have a 14 month old daughter. I am struggling to figure out how I will manage with newborn twins and a toddler will only be about 18 months when the babies are born. I am trying to figure out these questions to accomodate all of my children: - What type of stroller or travel system would be best? (i.e. baby carriers vs. stroller, double stroller vs. triple stroller, etc.) - What type of vehicle? (I currently have a Toyota Camry, but I feel it will be too small to...

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Potty Training Twins

My boy/girl twins are 21/2, and I have been unsucessful thus far. I was...