Electrical Safety: Preschooler
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What You Didn't Think of When Childproofing
Asked by R.P. from Lansing
on April 9, 2008
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Hi ladies! I have a 9 month old who is not crawling yet....we are trying everything to get him moving but he is just content sitting or laying on the floor with a boo...
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- I wouldn't try too hard to get the mobility going. I was 2 before I walked and was also content to sit around and I'm okay. My son, however crawled at 9 months and ran...
- I found that even though I go thru and "childproof " my home, That doesn't do it all... You have to home proof the child. YOUR home may be as safe as you can make it, ...
- Hi, please don't stress over not crawling. My children all walked then crawled. The only thing you can do is place him on his tummy and if he wants to do something he ...
My 3 Year Old Is Suddenly Afraid of the Dark and Sleeping in Her Room!
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on January 31, 2011
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My 3 year old daughter has suddenly started insisting that the lights stay on in her room and screams and cries. We have a baby lock on the inside of her door, so she...
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- The little girls sure know how to get us huh? Kills me to think that my daughter might be genuinely scared and I have to be the tough mom, but it's true, if you let th...
- Wow, I am not alone :-) That is why I love this tool we have. Don't let the negative responses keep you from coming here to find support and ideas. When I send out...
- Zero to Three has great resources for subjects like this...Here's an article on exactly this - "Why do children develop a fear of the dark and what to do" - http://ww...
Childproofing HELP!!!
Asked by B.E. from Los Angeles
on August 3, 2008
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We thought we had our house child proofed... low and behold - kids get smarter than the locks! Has anyone had success with a good toilet lock or latch? Which one? Also...
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- Hi B. - We had 3 children in under 3 years and never "baby proofed" anything in our 2 story house. When the baby started going up the stairs, we showed her how to...
- Keep the tras in the garange. Keep the bathroom door closed.
- I gotta agree with Jeney here ! Nothing negative intended, we have 4 kids. The last 2 are boys ages 2 yrs and 3 yrs. Fortunately, I have no problems with toilet o...
Does My 4 Year Old Son Have Obsessive Compulsive Behavior?
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on February 16, 2007
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Ever since he began to walk, my son has been fixated on electrical objects- first vacuum cleaners, then fans, and now electrical plugs. He unplugs everything!! I am ...
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- A., ARE YOU AWARE THAT THERE ARE SOCKET PLUG COVERS FROM THE HARDWARE STORE OR WALL-MART, ETC. THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY MORE FRUSTRATION. ALSO, SPECIAL BABY LOCKS FO...
- A.- OCD? I don't think so. He probably just has a very curious mind and will grow up to be a electrical engineer or an architect! Both my boys were adventuresome ...
- i don't think thats ocd, i think he's a curious little boy. mine is the same way. he's just looking for things to do.
Baby Proofing My House
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on December 31, 2007
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My 6 month old son is showing signs that he is getting ready to crawl. I'm thinking that it's time to childproof our house. I know about the outlet covers, cabinet a...
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- I have a 3 year old that I am stil childproofing for. We have locks on our top cabinets fridge, freezer everywhere. As your son grows just try to stay a few steps ahe...
- Hi M., I like the "Tot Locks" brand of magnetic locks for cabinet drawers and doors. You can get them at most hardware and baby supply stores. The "lock" screws i...
- We have 4 cats and we put a little gate in the doorway to the kitchen to keep our daughter out. It works fine if you have a doorway that a gate will fit in. Good Luck!
Age for Unsupervised Play?
Asked by A.A. from Philadelphia
on July 14, 2010
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i'm a mom who watches her kids pretty closely, and definitely a lot closer than most other moms i've seen. i know many moms who are really laid back. sometimes it see...
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- In my (most likely unpopular) opinion, you should really try to relax. I'm sure that when you were a kid, your mother let you play alone or with other kids at a VERY y...
- I have always let my son play in a way that YOU would consider "unsupervised" but I always know where he is and what he's up to. By 3 he certainly knew what was appro...
- I think you have to know your child... my kids are 3 adn 4.. and I often let them play alone. But they are both very predictable children.. they know the rules and fo...
Twins
Asked by C.P. from Cleveland
on February 17, 2008
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I have twin boys that are about 2 1/2. We used to put them in their toddler beds, shut the door and they would fall asleep. Lately they just scream and cry. I can't...
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- I am a long time Mom and it seems a parental adviser to many young people by way of what I do...community nursing and birth doula work. My suggestion may not be a acce...
- So are you asking how to provide them a little light in their room? You could use a dimmer switch. They are very easy to install and cost only a few dollars. Just ma...
- i have never had to deal with this personally, but a neighbor of mine did. what they did was cut the bedroom door in half, and just used the lower half. it keeps them ...
Visiting Grandma & Grandpa...so Much Work!
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on September 4, 2007
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Has anyone had trouble visiting grandma's home in that you have to keep a constant eye on your toddler...and grandma is uptight about the child because I'm not as atte...
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- My first priority is the safety of my children. So when the in laws didn't baby proof the house , I baby proofed as much as I could while there and brought baby proofi...
- I second the hotel stay. You aren't going to change her mind about baby-proofing, so you might as well stay at a hotel and enjoy the accomidations instead of haveing ...
- My inlaws live down the street and they only child proofed a week ago. Only b/c they are fostering their 4 year old grandson while his mom is on strict bedrest with he...
How to Get a Toddler to Safely Take a Nap Away from Home
Asked by R.S. from Washington DC
on April 12, 2009
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My 3 year old NEEDS his naps or he's a mess. At home I put him to bed for a nap around 1pm and he'll sleep hard for three hours. I don't go visit with people much du...
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- I suggest doing your best to not be away from home during nap time. I do know that isn't always possible. Will he nap on a sofa where you can be nearby to observe th...
- I think that you have to assume you can't trust someone else's home. The problem is not what you CAN see (electrical outlets) but what you CAN'T see (medications, cle...
- I have a family daycare and have nap mats. My son has one of his own and has been napping on that wherever and whenever we need him to. He has a stuffed animal and spe...
Travelling with Toddler
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on March 12, 2009
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We are going to visit my husband's mom in VT in June. I am nervous because her house is not at all safety proofed. How could I make her house safer for her grandchild ...
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- Can you bring a play pen and a spring loaded gate?
- i have never asked anyone to childproof for us, but would definitely pay attention to things like where chemicals and medicines are. this is a good opportunity for yo...
- Remind your MIL how toddlers love to explore and touch EVERYTHING that is within their reach 0-3 ft. Let her know that you are concerned about her nice things and abou...
