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Exersaucer Time
Asked by J.A. from San Antonio
on April 16, 2007
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My daughter just turned 7 months old. A month ago my mom bought her a HUGE exersaucer for her to play in. Sometimes she will play in it, completely engaged, for 30 min...
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- Hi J., From all that I've read, 30 minutes is a perfect time for babies to be in their exercausers. Any more than that, they'll probably need some physical contact fr...
- I don't think it is to long. My daughter was very content by herself alot. We still did play time togather. I think that as long as you get some play time with her ...
- My nephew is the same way, I wish my kids would have been. My suggestion is to let her play independantly for as long as she will. She will let you know when she is r...
Not Sure I Can Trust My Husband Alone with Baby
Asked by M.C. from Cleveland
on May 30, 2009
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Hi all...my husband & I have been married 6 years and are the proud parents of a 10 month old that we tried very hard to have. Here is my problem: when I leave the ba...
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- Hi. I would try talking to your husband when nothing catstrophic is going on so that it's not like you're attacking him. Let him know that your concerns are real and...
- It's simple, make him turn off the TV!!! There are plenty of studies showing that TV is bad for children anyway, so you should both get in the habbit of turning off th...
- I agree with the comment that when mom is home, it is easy for dad to zone out because mom is "watching" the baby. My husband seems to be much more attentive when he ...
15 Month Old Has Low Muscle Tone
Asked by J.C. from Austin
on November 18, 2008
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I wrote a few weeks ago about my 15 month old that wasn't walking. He still isn't walking and will be 16 months in about a week. He is getting a little more sturdy b...
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- Do you have a jumper. Like a jumperoo? I think that helped my son build muscles. You need to make sure your son isn't too tall for one though. Some have height adjust...
- It doesn't sound like speech is the issue. My daughter didn't start speaking until she was about 20 months old. What it sounds like your son needs is physical and occu...
- Anytime that there is anything "wrong" with our little ones we have a tendancy to panick. At this point there is no reason. When the therepist return they will give yo...
Independence for 11 Month Old
Asked by R.M. from Detroit
on January 8, 2009
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Does anyone have advice on how to help my 11 month old spend some play time alone? My husband and I have to constantly be entertaining him. He won't even sit in his ...
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- I'm sure you've got lots of wonderful toys for him to play with, but if you really need to get something done I found the Baby Einstein DVDs really great - I know that...
- Hi R. Every baby has a different personality...that being said, my 13 month old stopped having anything to do with being confined in an exersaucer 5-6 months ago......
- One thing that has worked for me is keeping my baby in the same room as me - in the highchair with some dry cereal snacks while I clean, on the floor with a toy while ...
My 9 Month Old Daughter's Babbling
Asked by A.H. from Hartford
on March 30, 2008
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my daughter recently had her 9 month check up with her doctor. i mentioned to her doctor that i was concerned about my daughters babbling. she babbles rather frequen...
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- A. Hi! As the most have said, not to worry to much right now. I am a childcare provider for 3 month - 5 year old children and have encountered many speech delays. Ear...
- Recently I read some research that talked about milestones and how babies hit them differently. The jist of the article basically said that often if your baby isn't d...
- A., Call the Birth23 program, they are amazing and FREE. Worked wonders for lots of families that i know, MINE included. My son would not even roll over at 8 ...
Mom Seeking Advice on Discipline for Twin 21 Month Olds
Asked by T.D. from Philadelphia
on July 11, 2008
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Hello,
I have 21 month old twins. I def. think that they are in the "terrible twos" a little early. I want advice on how other moms disciplined their children at th...
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- I am a day care provider and I have recently found out that the mind in a child does not process the negative words such as no or don't. If you want them to have a po...
- 21 month olds don't really understand discipline but do respond well to "distraction." They should be corrected from doing what they should not be doing every time-the...
- Hi T.. Discipline is so tough at that age. I used time outs with my son, also, and I used an exersaucer and left the room. Having me out of the room was enough of a pu...
Searching for a Work from Home Position
Asked by E.C. from Miami
on November 19, 2008
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Hello ladies! I just had a baby 4 months ago(my first child) and I had to return to work in order for my family to survive because one income(my husbands) just does no...
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- I've owned my own Pampered Chef business for over 2 years. The investment you mentioned not having money for is $155. But if you host a show first, you can use some of...
- E., I am getting ready to start working with a company that does gold buying. I am really looking forward to it. No selling! This company is the originator of the...
- Hi E., Congrats on your new little one! I know this is a special time in your life! I have had my own business for 4 years now as a beauty consultant with Mary Kay C...
I Am My 15 Month Olds Favorite Toy & Manners for 15 Month Old
Asked by G.H. from New York
on May 21, 2010
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Hi,
My 15 month old girl is very hyperactive & willful. It has just dawned on me that she really does whatever she wants and that we have apparently made / kept no ...
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- Hi G.- I didn't have the issue with my oldest needing my attention all day (he went to daycare) but we did have a problem with throwing food, not picking up toys an...
- Many toddlers will throw food or toys, not listen when you say no. It doesn't mean she is willful, she is testing the waters and has no way of knowing that these are n...
- Well, not trying to be mean spirited at all ( I swear!) but you created this and it will take some time and a Whole lot of patience to sort this out. First of all is t...
9 Month Old Doesn't Interact Very Much... Worried!
Asked by T.M. from Phoenix
on February 7, 2011
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My son is a little over 9 months old. Since he has learned how to crawl, stand and cruise, he doen't like to play with me (or anyone) anymore. He just wants to stand...
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- My DS was the same way and still is sometimes. I wouldnt worry, he is just exploring. My DS now will sit and interact for a bit then I have to catch his attention ag...
- My daughter was the same when she began to move and still is not good at sitting down and playing (2 1/2 years old). He's just exploring his world and his new skills....
- Lol. My son is 9 months too. He is exactly the same. And this is a perfectly normal part of development. No worries! :)
How to Keep a 17 Month Old Safe and Contained While I Shower
Asked by D.V. from Chicago
on February 23, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I need your creative ideas on how to outsmart my 17 month old. Ever since he's been mobile I have put him in the pack & play while I shower. He LOVES bei...
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- Have him shower with you - holding him. Otherwise, shower in the evening or during any of his sleeping shifts during the day. It just isn't safe at this point to trus...
- I always just brought my kids into the bathroom with me while I showered. Just close the door so they can't get out and bring a few toys in. Of course you will have t...
- I bring my boy in the shower with me. He screams and hates it, but at least I know he is safe. I started bringing in some toys and he is getting used to it.
