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Bored 14 Month Old -
Asked by M.M. from Fresno
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am starting to think my daughter is getting bored during the day. What are some things I can do to help make the day better for her? Sadly there is one p...
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- How about your local library. They tend to offer lots of entertainment to little ones. At our library they have Mom & Me time, story times, toys for kids to play wit...
- Hi M., A plastic pool you can either fill with water when it's hot, or fill it with plastic balls for a ball pit! Also, a small plastic play structure with a slide ...
- Swing, baby pool, & sandbox ought to be plenty. Maybe some more advanced indoor toys? Why are you thinking she's bored? If she's not walking quite yet, irritability...
Help!! My 3 Month Old Baby Wants to Be Held All the Time.
Asked by N.R. from Seattle
on September 20, 2008
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I have a 3 month old baby girl and literally cant put her down for a second because she starts crying. I can't get anything done with her. Any suggestions on what to d...
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- for a little one, the Moby! soft comfy and easy (except for getting into it the first time- you'll look like a rhythmic gymnast!). The Ergo works great when they...
- Hi N., This sounds like a temperment problem. Your daughter just needs that closeness and love at this age. I don't think I would try to break her of it. I would buy ...
- hi N., My little lady is the same way. I found that if I put her in the swing and face it out the window to where she can see the moving trees she is good for a while...
Flying with a 2 Year Old
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on October 27, 2009
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone out there has any tips on taking my toddler on a plane. We flew when she was a baby, and that was a breeze because she slept through...
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- Hi K.! You have gotten some great advice from other moms out there. I have to agree about not giving your child benadryl. Some people suggested it to me when flyi...
- Hi K., I don't have time to read all of your responses, so sorry if some of these are a repeat. Some things that have worked for me: 1. stickers- you can stick t...
- Hi K., First, let me apologize for the novel, but hopefully you'll find some useful things in here that you can use to keep you from repeating other's mistakes. I th...
Summer Plans with a Baby
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2008
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Hello! Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms! I am a teacher who will have 2 months free this summer to hang out with my little guy. He'll be 9 months old in...
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- Join your local mom's club. They will have a monthly calendar of events. That way, you can also meet other moms in your town.
- I got a document from an ECFE mom that is fantastic. It's extremely long and I tried to attach it as a word document.. but it wouldn't work on this site. It's lon...
- If you live near Hopkins let me know. I'm in a Mom's club and we would be more then happy to show you around. We always have a huge amount of activities going on. ...
Feeling like an Inadequate SAHM.
Asked by L.K. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2008
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Lately, I have been having some hard days where I feel like I am not being the mom that I should be. I don't feel like I am interacting enough with the children. I s...
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- I have felt the same many times. I think it more of the winter blues! Get out to the library, a playgroup etc. You need to get out & do activities. You are the best te...
- L., I totally relate to what you are going through. Many years ago, I stayed at home with a couple of children. I loved it but I never could keep a spotless house,...
- I am in the same position as you are. I work nights 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and am home most of the time during the day. I have gotten that feeling lately as well....
I'd Really Appreciate Your Input
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on December 17, 2009
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I'm a stay at home mom with a 5 1/2 month old baby boy. I recently found out tv is not good for infants. And I used to let him watch some tv while I made dinner or was...
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- I use to put my son in his bouncy chair/excersauser or bumbo seat in kitchen near me so i could talk to him and watch him while i cooked. Or put him him in other room ...
- I absolutely promise that you have not reduced your babies intelligence one bit. It is true that tv is not so hot for little ones -- but a tiny amount ----as you desc...
- I think that TV being bad is BULL.... it depends what they watch. I found absolutely wonderful videos for babies; made just for infants. Go to: http://www.br...
Child Won't Take Medication
Asked by M.N. from Jonesboro
on March 7, 2008
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My 19 month old son will not take medication when he is sick. He will spit it out, throw up or cry and scream. It is awful. Any suggestions?
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- I had a child like this . . .my husband and I as a team could hold her down and force the medicine - then she would throw up on us. When she was really sick, I asked ...
- My daughter does the exact same thing. She will even go so far as to gag herself. We are making a few breakthroughs though. Try bribing your son. I know it sounds ...
- M., Have you tried talking to your local pharmacist about the flavorings that can be added to medication? I did that with my son and it seemed to work. It costs aro...
Too Much TV
Asked by L.C. from Norfolk
on September 13, 2008
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This is going to sound bad, and that's because I know it is. But my 3 year old daughter watches entirely too much TV. Between 8-12 hours a day. I know that sounds horr...
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- Children are so important. She will be 5 in no time and she will be in school 6 hours a day and then you can have someone else taking care of her while you work and g...
- Wow! That's a lot of TV! But you have a difficult situation and the important thing is that you _care_ about your daughter and are worried she's watching too much. ...
- I took my daughter to work with me until she was 2 - there wasn't a TV and she had to entertain herself much of the day. Turn off the TV, in fact cut off the cable. Ma...
Dry Chapped Hands
Asked by J.D. from Grand Forks
on January 19, 2007
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We are new to the area and this is our first winter here. My son has really chapped hands and I was wondering if you had some idea that would help? He wont even wear s...
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- I have the same problem every year the best thing i have found for it is surgeons secret the stuff is wonderful. You can get it on line at www.jamarklabs.com. This is...
- My hands are like sandpaper. I often have to put gobs of Eucrin cream, recommended by the doctor, on them and wear moisture gloves to make them better. I am sure he ...
- I have found that neutrogena hand cream is the best for us if you would like to try it.
Rainy Day Activiy List? Boredom Buster List? Let's Get a List Going Please =)
Asked by T.I. from Sacramento
on September 30, 2009
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Any great ideas for indoor play ideas with a preschooler? I am always looking for ideas and would love to hear them. Thanks in advance.
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- Some of my best and most prominent childhood memories are of building blanket forts, getting a flashlight and reading books in there. With parents, and sibs, for hours...
- Balloons - helium and air filled (some go up, others go down) Bubbles - fun to chase and pop, or a bathtub filled with dish soap bubbles that can make a fun hairsty...
- Pull out the pop-up tents and tunnels! Weave them through areas of the house and let the kids "camp out" or build "castles", etc. Also, puzzles, coloring books, ...
