Green Poop: Puppets
6 articles
3 Year Old Won't Let Her Poop Come Out
Asked by N.V. from Bloomington
on July 7, 2008
-
My 3 year old daughter continues to have "poop" issues. She will basically hold her poop in until she cannot hold it anymore. In the meantime little bits come out over...
Answers
- There is a actual name for this disorder. I have a good friend who's daughter did the same thing, around the same age. If you want to know more, or pursue their aven...
- I had a friend with this issue, it can be very disturbing. Her child would hold in the poo, it was terrible to see the child writhing around trying to hold it in. If...
- have you tried just taking her to the toilet regularly after meals and as soon as she wakes up in the morning/after naps? these are pretty common times for toddlers t...
Help with 3Yr Girl Not Wanting to Go # 2
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on January 19, 2009
-
I have a 3yr old daughter who is holding in her bowl movements. She will clench for an entire day sometimes, crying most of the time. She used to get constipated and i...
Answers
- My brother has this problem with his almost 3 year old daughter and their pediatrician said to use milk of magnesia and it's been working for them.
- When you see she has to go then set her on the potty and have her stay until she does go. Make it a fun and enjoyable experience. Bring in books, radio, candy or other...
- We went through the same thing with my son over the summer. Isn't it fun!?!? We gave him Miralax. It was recommended by our ped. 1/4 capful in his drink did wond...
Flying with a 15 Month Old
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2008
-
My husband and I are going to Europe this summer with our 15 month old daughter. Needless to say, we're a bit anxious about the long plane trip. Any travel tips from...
Answers
- Both my sons have done multiple flights too and from Australia and trust me I know how to do a long haul flight with toddlers (and on my own no less)! Most of the adv...
- I think the other gal covered everything pretty well, but one bit of advice, make sure you change the diaper literally right before you get on the plane (anytime you t...
- We have found that THE best way to have a good flight with a child is part preparation (as discussed in other responses) but to also SUCK UP to the flight attendants!!...
My 2 1/2 Year Old Won't Let Us Brush His Teeth...
Asked by B.B. from Johnstown
on October 21, 2009
-
My 2 1/2 year old won't let us brush his teeth... he will come to us and say "I brush teeth" and wants his toothbrush with his toothpaste on it. When we try to brush h...
Answers
- Buy your son a battery operated toothbrush. My son has a routine at night with brushing the teeth. He takes his allergy medicine and then we brush his teeth. I sit him...
- Ah, wannabe independent toddlers want power. Have you taken your son to the dentist yet? If yes, and his check-up is good, no worries until next visit. If no, make an ...
- You have some good recommendations here! We have 2 toothbrushes out at a time (4 or 5 total) and he gets one, and I get one. He does his thing (sucking, biting, pl...
Potty Training for BOYS
Asked by C.H. from Raleigh
on July 22, 2010
-
I come from a family of all girls (sisters, cousins,) boys are not a gene in my family. My son is the first grandson, first great grandson, first nephew, first great n...
Answers
- C., you don't say how old your son is, but if he is between 2 and 3, that's what I am going to talk about. Boys usually train later than girls, firstly. It can be a ...
- Unless you want to try for the very early training that is based on learning a baby's signals and getting him to a potty until it becomes habit for him, it's best not ...
- Well, I think that some boys are sitters and some are standers. My son is a stander. He never needed cheerios or anything - just aims for the hole. And, I just wa...
Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on June 17, 2009
-
I'm a working mother and our parents watch our 2 year old daughter everyday so she is not exposed to "actual learning" from a childcare person or place. I'm wondering ...
Answers
- We don't do anything structured but just take opportunities to reinforce this information as we play. When drawing with crayons or chalk I repeat the colors each t...
- S., Hello! Here's a easy quick idea that is fun for your child! Get something like shaving cream, whip cream or play dough......next, first show her how to draw the n...
- She's 2 she doesn't need any formal teaching. She needs to be able to explore. Just talk to her and tell her what she is seeing and touching. It will all sink in. ...
