Parents' Choice: Preschooler
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Parents Choice Brand
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on August 28, 2007
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Hi,
Has anyone here used Parents Choice brand formula(Wal Mart)? What has your experience been? Read on-line where it's just as good only half the price. I'd like so...
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- I used Parents Choice basically the whole time and my now 3 year old daughter was perfectly healthy and never once had gas. I think it is a great buy!
- Most store name brands like Wal-mart, Meijers, and Target are actually made from the same companies as Similac, Enfamil, and GoodStart, but using local sub-corporation...
- L., This is a site that compares store brand formulas to national brand formulas. They go through each ingredient and tell you how much of each is in each brand....
Formula
Asked by K.B. from Lansing
on January 9, 2008
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I have a 4 year old daughter, and we used Similac Advanced with her. I am currently pregnant with our second child and was wondering if I could get some input. My frie...
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- I was on assistance when getting formula for my daughter, so I had to use Similac, and have no first-hand experience with off-brand formula. However, the FDA regulate...
- K., My advice is to save the money. Our pediatrician says formulas are all the same...they have to be (due to FDA regulations, etc.) The difference between them is t...
- Hi, I think Off Brand is totally fine. Big companies often produce more than they can sell undera certain brand name and just put the same stuff in a container with a...
What Do You Use?
Asked by L.C. from Kansas City
on October 16, 2009
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i am just curious as to what kind of baby wipes and shampoos and everything that everyone uses? i used to use the parents choice with shea butter wipes and johnson and...
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- when I was home I used paper towels and water for wipes. The bounty select a size work great and are just the right size. I had a bowl of water close by and would pu...
- Hi there! I know it's been a few days since your post, but I wanted to add one quick suggestion. Whichever brand you choose to use on your little, try washing your f...
- We use California Baby shampoo and Pampers unscented wipes. Check on products on the environmental working group's site. Look at the sunscreen section too. http://...
Kindergarten in Chicago
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on June 23, 2008
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My son has a August 23 birthday and the cutoff for Chicago Public Schools is September 1. They only do preschool for CPS for ages 3 & 4. I was told that all 5 year ol...
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- My son has a July 11th birthday and we moved last year from Chicago to Glenview. The difference in the school system here is amazing (district 34). My son did attend C...
- It would be better if your son starts school now that way he could maybe have two years of preschool if you wanted. 2 years is a big difference,he could improve a lot ...
- Ready for some light reading? Go straight to the Illinois State Board of Education (www.isbe.state.il.us) and read up on the Illinois School Code, which is law. To...
Agumentative Child..
Asked by J.T. from Seattle
on April 20, 2007
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Well, I've got a 3 year old, going on 42..:D Just kidding.. She is 3 though, and she is very prone to arguing. Here is an example... This morining when i took out t...
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- Erica's answer is right on. I think it's normal for kids this age to say that they don't want to do something after having said that they do. And when you argue with...
- I don't argue with children, it is pointless. You are the boss and what you say goes no matter what they want. I wouldn't allow her to yell at you, that is very disres...
- Though I don't really have much advice for you, I go through the same thing with my daughter. She just turned 4 in Feb. I read your post and kind of chuckled. This hap...
9 Month Old Fussiness Out of Control
Asked by I.A. from Columbus
on December 12, 2008
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Hi everyone - my daughter is 9 months now and was diagnosed with acid reflux at 4 months. We went thro several formulas (Parents Choice Soy was the answer) and is stil...
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- You might want to try finding a chiropractor who specializes in infants. I know it doesn't seem like an obvious choice but I've heard that it can help.
- I think you should give her back the pacifier if it helped so much, she is a baby and the pacifier will not hurt her. Good luck.
- Hi, I.! I can feel your pain! I had a reflux baby too (who is now 14 months), and we did the exact same thing. She woke up every 45 minutes to an hour and a half, a...
Moms to Sensory Kids: Does the Going to the Dentist Ever Get Better?
Asked by N.F. from Reno
on July 28, 2011
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2nd trip to the dentist for my just-turned 3 year old. Hyperventilating, screaming from the moment we entered until the moment we left. I know lots of kids hate the de...
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- I used to work in early intervention. We had a scrub brushing technique that helped with SPD. Some pediatric occupational therapists are trained in it. Anyone can d...
- My sisters son is 8, had or has SPD. He still freaks at the dentist. The dentist is so patient and tolerant with him. Guess my only advice would be to make sure you ha...
- The first years of trips were awesome. They had never had such a young child sit and let them clean their teeth before. The last trip my hubby got them to put the ...
The Value of Pre-schooling
Asked by R.G. from San Diego
on July 19, 2010
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My daughter is a couple of months shy of being 3 years old. I am full time mother and we have a new baby in the house. In the last few months, my husband and I have be...
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- I own a preschool and I would wait until you can be consistent with her attendance. In order for her to adjust she needs have a routine, so I don't think taking her in...
- I wonder if you shouldn't just forget about preschool right now...with the new baby, upcoming travel plans etc, she is already adjusting to a lot of new things...why t...
- Don't forget the library. This is a great resource for teaching. My friend and I did a preschool curriculum for our 3 yr olds. She found out that the library alread...
Disposable Diaper Brands....
Asked by M.S. from Oklahoma City
on June 9, 2008
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After becoming a stay at home mom, there are days that $$$ is a bit tighter than others and I am always trying to find ways to save a little bit, although I will never...
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- I have personally never tried White Cloud or Member's Mark but I have a friend that received some she called Sam's brand from someone (so I think they would be the Mem...
- Hey M., We are big believers in the White Clouds as well. We have had alot less leaks with these, than with the more expensive brands. Hope that helps! Want to mak...
- I have used the White Cloud brand pull ups and have had no problems at all. For the price you cannot beat it!!! I also love to use CVS brand diapers, if you get a CV...
Why Do Schools Need a Diagnosis for Services?
Asked by B.B. from New York
on April 10, 2012
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Hi Moms,
My son attends a town preschool for children who need additional support. In order to qualify, the children need to show a delay or demonstrat...
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- It is to make sure the very limited number of seats they have are used on children who need it. Without testing, parents might enroll their kids because they don't ...
- Some schools require it to give the children special help cause they get govenment money for it. Luckly my son's school is not like that. Yes he may have ADHD but I ...
- My son is in an early intervention preschool here in CA similar to what you are referring to as a town preschool for children who need additional support. The federal...
