Jumpers & Walkers: Preschooler
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4 Year Old with 'Strange' Sleeping Habits
Asked by D.R. from Wichita
on August 26, 2008
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I need your help. My (almost) 4 year old son has developed the strangest habits at night and I'm really starting to worry about him. Here's the scenario: I put him t...
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- I had completely forgotten that my daughter used to do this until I read your post. She said she was afraid when in her bed. For some reason 'camping' on her floor mad...
- Hi, D.. I am wondering if your son just wants to be closer to you. My son sleeps upstairs and we are on the main level, and 80 percent of the time he is in the chair...
- One of my daughters did this, and weirdly enough, she said it was because there was a :giant turtle: under her bed. She didn't like the bed. *sigh* I figured out t...
Tantrums and Behaviors with 3 Year-old
Asked by A.F. from Denver
on November 8, 2008
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My daughter turned 3 last month and in that month has gone from a sweet yet strong-willed child to a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde child. She can be her sweet little self on...
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- You might try reading The Happiest Toddler on the Block. It helps get through those times.
- I'm sure you are right and it will be so much better when you are able to be home full time. You are just dealing with the natural effects of trying to better yoursel...
- A.. If anyone admonishes you,then they are jerks!! Listen, you said there have been some changes in your lives here lately. And on top of the changes you have a...
3 Year Old Will Only Wear the Same Clothes over and over...big Fights!
Asked by L.V. from New London
on September 20, 2008
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I have a 3 year old daughter who has always preferred to be in her underwear only. Now that we are entering the colder weather, the struggles to get dressed in the mo...
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- Oh boy, I feel your pain. My 4 year old daughter will only wear dresses and tights (sometimes leggings). You could give those a try...I'd start with hand me downs, eb...
- My daughter had this same problem when she was little. I can still feel your pain years later! I actually dragged her to the door with only a shirt and underwear on a...
- oh boy. pants that aren't too restrictive? socks with no seam across the toes? My son was/is the same way. Your child sounds like a Spirited Child. Please look ...
Dentist for 3 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Oklahoma City
on December 2, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knew of a really good dentist, that allows the parents to go back with the child during the appointment? I have heard lots of dentists around...
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- I recommend you find a pediatric dentist. They specialize in children. I took my kids to one and it was a positive experience for them. It really does work better i...
- We see Dr Brackett in Yukon. We had a bad experience with Small Smiles dentistry in OKC and Ocean Dental was only good for cleanings, not proceedures.
- dr Garzon in Edmond is great! she is really gentle, and lets me stay with the kids with no problem. she even has a fall carnival to get to spend time with the kids a...
Potty Training My Almost 4-Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on February 15, 2009
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My soon-to-be 4 year old daughter still refuses to use the potty. We have tried everything from bribing her with M&Ms when she sits on the potty, to pertending to be a...
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- What is your faith? Do you believe in the power of prayer? Speaking life into this situation as she falls asleep telling her exactly how she will go to the bathroom on...
- Pull-ups are a mean trick the diaper companies play on parents! I have seen so many parents start potty training their kids when they are 18 months using the pull-ups ...
- Hi L.. Congrats on your little girls big girl undies! I am a daycare provider and I have potty trained many children I always find that lots of patients,big kid und...
How Soon Can I Put the (Now) 9 Month Old and the 3 Year Old in the Same Bed?
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 30, 2011
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I'm not thinking I'm going to do this this month or even 6 months from now, but I was just curious how soon you allowed two of your kiddos to share a bed. The baby is...
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- I think this depends on the personalities of your kids. My 7 yo daughter recently decided she wanted to share a room with my 4 yo son. Since she was waking up having...
- I was glad to read this still a ways off because my inital thought was, a nine-month-old lacks the motor coordination to push a pillow or blanket or soft toy off her f...
- I don't wanna be nosey or anything, but why the same bed? Is there no way to fit a crib and a toddler bed? My sisters and I all shared a queen size bed when I was ...
Stroller for Almost 3 Year Old and Newborn
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 20, 2008
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Hi everyone. By the time our baby will be born my son will be close to 3. I am thinking at that age he probably won't be that interested in riding in a stroller but th...
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- We had been using the Valco double stroller, which is excellent, especially for rugged terrain, but we wanted something light-weight to take to Disney and on short out...
- I have a 3 and 5 year old and had the Joovy sit and stand stroller... loved it- but only used it it for a few months. The only issue is that your older child won't be...
- My only response would be to decide what type of stroller person you are. Are you an everyday "walker" that likes to take walks around the block? or just in need of an...
3 Year Old Milestones (Boys)
Asked by L.W. from Atlanta
on April 5, 2011
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What does your 3 year old do? Does he know numbers and letters (to look at them or just able to say them)? Does he know his shapes yet? Can he pedal a bike by himself?...
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- My son will be 4 in June. He has known the alphabet and been counting to 20 since he was 2 but has trouble sometimes recognizing numbers past 10. He counts objects ver...
- my 3 yr old, knows all shapes and letters - by sight. He cannot pedal a bike- but probably only because he NEVER wants to go on the one we have for him, I'm sure other...
- My son turned 3 in January. He was quick with the cup. This was nothing that I did, he seemed to just take to it. We got rid of bottles at 10 months old and he was ...
Should My 4 Year Old Wear Floaties??
Asked by H.B. from New Orleans
on June 1, 2011
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My daughter is 4. Her father and I are divorced, therefore she goes back and forth every other weekend to visit him. He has a pool and doesn't see it necessary for her...
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- the only way my almost four year old would be in/around a pool, was with an adult in arms reach at all times. I think going in the pool without floaties is fine, as lo...
- She most definitely should wear floaties or the swimsuit that has floatation made in it! Most important is that you know she is definitely going to be around the wate...
- Oh Raspberry - both my kids have worn floaties in the pool, both are still alive, my oldest is 8 and can now swim like a fish - he wore floaties of some kind until he ...
February Birthday Ideas for a 3 Year Old.
Asked by E.J. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2008
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I know this seems very early, but I'd like to hear some ideas from my fellow super moms.
My daughter's birthday is in the middle of winter, February. Any ideas on wha...
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- The Children's Party Handbook by Allison Boteler has a Pooh Bear Picnic in it that is adorable. You could throw a picnic blanket on the floor or have it outside under ...
- There is a great place in San Ramon called Just Your Party. I have been having my 4 year old twins' birthday parties there for the last 3 years. They have great jump...
- You should also look into Gymboree Play and Music. Our parties are perfect for 3 year olds. Lots of play equipment in the room and the party is led by a Gymboree tea...
