Jumpers & Walkers: Toddler, Elmo
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Elmo Addict???
Asked by J.C. from Hartford
on September 11, 2008
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Is anyone elses child an Elmo nut?? It has come to the point where i am very concerned about my 13 month old. He refuses to do anything unless he sees Elmo. The worst ...
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- Kids do get fascinated and fixated on one thing if you let them and sometimes by accident. Seems like this was truly accidental! Who knew he would find elmo so fascina...
- I know this will sound harsh and a little insenstive and easier said than done, but... TURN OFF THE TV. He's not turning it on, you are. You'll have to listen to him s...
- As a mom of three boys close in age, they definately get fixated on something - Elmo, a stuffed animal and, in one case, a spoon (needed to carry it around for a few d...
17 Month Old Not Talking? Help?!
Asked by A.C. from Saginaw
on March 5, 2008
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My son will be 17 months old on the 3/17. We were late for his 15 month check up so we saw a different doctor (in the same office but not the doc we normally see). He ...
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- Hi A., I wouldn't worry yet...but I would consider getting a free speech and language evaluation through the early on program through your school district. Each di...
- Hi A., It sounds like your son is doing just fine. He understands what you are saying and he does say a few words so I wouldn't be to concerned. He could be just a b...
- It sounds to me like you are doing well with helping him develop his speech; I would keep an eye but not be too worried. Each child works at their own pace and as long...
Tips for Getting 15 Month Old to Walk
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on September 7, 2007
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Hi All, I was wondering if you had any good ways to try and get a 15 month old to want to start walking. My son can pull himself up to objects and walk around objects...
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- Have you tried the sit and step? Its a little walker that they can sit in and learn how to move their little legs around. I got this for my son at 9 months and he was ...
- All I can say is I was right there with you. We tried everything to encourage my son to walk but he just didn't want to. My doctor told us that he didn't have the mu...
- A., You're doing everything right. He's simply not ready. Don't worry, he'll take off when he wants to and you won't be able to slow him down. Enjoy it b/c you're ...
Almost 15 Month Not Walking Yet =/ Any Advice to Help?
Asked by G.H. from Seattle
on September 26, 2009
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Hi there. My almost 15 month year old is such a great and sweet daughter!! She is smart, sweet, loving and just a good disposition. Anyways, she is not walking yet. ...
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- You are not a failure as a mother and you probably don't carry your baby too much either. Mine didn't walk freely and confidently until she was almost 15 months either...
- Buy her a push toy or two - something sturdy enough that will not topple over - that she can walk behind and push. Or let her push her stroller instead of riding in i...
- I would talk to my doctor and follow his advice. Then quit worrying.
Any Advice for a 15 Month Old Who All of a Sudden Hates Taking a Bath!
Asked by J.M. from New York
on September 29, 2009
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My 15 month old daughter us not a fan of the bathtub anymore. She refuses to sit in the tub and will only stand and she cries the whole time so we have to do it quick...
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- We're going through this too! My son loves swimming in the pool and doesn't mind getting splashed, but put him in the tub and he screams his head off. The only thing...
- J.- try not washing her hair for a couple of days. my kids all hated having their hair washed and started resisting bath time. tell her that she doesn't need her h...
- J.-We also went through this at about the same age. Our son went from taking a pleasant bath-to screaming if I tried to sit him down. He is 20 months old now and will ...
Daughters 1 Year Old B-bay Party
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on March 26, 2009
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My daughter’s first birthday is next month and I don't know what to do as far as Games and favor bags and even food. We are doing an Elmo theme since she loves ELMO....
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- HI A., My daughter turned 1 in January and we had a very successful Elmo themed party, so here's what I did for the kids: 1. "kids table"- crayons, coloring boo...
- At my daughter's first bday we had mixed ages at the party as well. I bought personalized m&ms that said her name on them and She's 1! and put them in clear plastic b...
- These are just ideas of mine and I'm just one person, hehe: Have a section of the room with a big soft comforter or blanket with some baby toys and books on it for th...
Traveling with a 2 Year Old.
Asked by D.W. from Tampa
on August 5, 2009
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Ok Moms,
I am at a total loss. I'm planning a trip by myself up to MA with my big 2 year old. She doesn't look like a 2yr old. In fact she is wearning 5T clothes. ...
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- We just finished a couple of planes trips with our 23 month old, one of which I did myself. As mentioned, you do need to buy a seat if they are 2. Some airlines have r...
- We just made a 3 1/2 hr plane trip with our 1 1/2 yr old. He sat on my lap, which worked out fine (he did end up having his own seat on the way home which was even be...
- Yesterday I traveled from Tampa to PA alone with my 2.5 year old. He's the size of a 2.5 year old, but I don't know why that would make too big a difference. If the c...
Advice on Flying with a Very Active 9 Month Old
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on July 9, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am a first time mom that is nervous about flying for the first time with my very active 9 month old daughter. The flight is 2 hours long and it will be onl...
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- Really, really, really I would try to get a seat for her as ISTM based on your description that she will be screaming during the flight - she will have to stay on your...
- I feel your pain....just had a 9+ hour flight with our 13 month old son, luckily I also had Grandma on the flight to help out. Advice for ear popping concern, one thi...
- Try a portable DVD player with a Baby Einstein DVD or maybe an Elmo dvd. You can't watch it durring take off and landing, but by the time you are up in the air it cou...
Holiday Gift Suggestions for 6 Month Old
Asked by K.D. from New York
on September 29, 2009
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Hi Mamas!
I know it is early, but my family is already asking what they should buy our daughter for Christmas, and I don't want to end up with tons of stuffed animals...
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- I think books are the best gift, nice books. My son is 20 months and has loved books since he was 8-9 months and still loves them. Flap books and firsts books are grea...
- Be glad they're asking, the last thing you need is more stuffed animals or so many clothes that she'll never get a chance to wear. Shape sorter toys are always good...
- Hi K.. Here are some recommendations: books (the ones I like are called the flap books, they have flaps that open, like Elmo's Favorite Places is one example). A Fis...
Christmas Gifts for a 4 Month Old?
Asked by A.A. from Washington DC
on December 11, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I am a single mother of a 4 month old boy. This obviously will be his first christmas, however, he will not understand the concept. Even though he wil...
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- I think this is totally up to you! It is not stupid to want to give your child all of the things in the world that you can. My husband and I were not married when we h...
- Hi A. I don't think your stupid to want to get your son some gifts , it is his first christmas after all...although I don't think it is necessary to spend lot's and...
- Hi A., My son was 9 months old for his first Christmas. Even though he was too little to understand, I went all out for his first Christmas. It is a year later an...
