Pets with Children: Exersaucer
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Dog Not Obeying Anymore
Asked by C.N. from Omaha
on December 15, 2006
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I have a 5 1/2 month old daughter and a 2 year old puppy, yellow lab. The dog used to obey pretty well, but since we had he baby she doesn't listen to me unless I get ...
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- Maybe the dog is jealous. Give her some extra time and she may start obeying again. If she's not hurting the baby, I wouldn't worry too much about her disobediance.
- C., No good advice from me, because we have the same problem! We have an 8 month old, and our pup is totally unruly. He acts attention-starved all the time, even th...
- The problem is probably that the dog is jealous mabey thinking its not getting enough attention the best thing to do is to make sure that the dog is getting walked eno...
How Do You Shower with a Toddler Around?
Asked by M.C. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2008
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Hi Ladies! My 12 month old is outgrowing the exersaucer and I don't know what to do when I need to get ready for work in the morning and my husband is gone to work al...
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- Hi, My suggestion would be to strap her in somewhere (a high chair or we have a little rocking chair thing) and give her something she likes to do or bring her close t...
- I too work fulltime and know the importance of waking up with a shower, if I don't I might as well stay in bed. I've just arranged my sons bathtime to my shower time ...
- I used to pop mine back in their cribs while I hopped in quickly. When they were that little I saved the longer showers for when my husband was around. Sometimes tak...
What Do You Do with Your Toddler Everyday?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on July 24, 2011
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Since being laid off I now have tons of time with my son. Which I love, but I'm getting bored. We have crappy public transportation and I don't have a car to go places...
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- hi, I agree with Tiffany .W .I do like you do too .Plus my kids help me do the chores too .My third is the toddler and will help folding wash cloth and his baby siste...
- if you really cant get anywhere, then you can do projects. build things, bake things, create things. get some glue, tin foil, save up paper towel/tp tubes, cereal boxe...
- You are right that there's only so much one on one time with a toddler that you can do. They are very good at entertaining themselves if you require it and have enoug...
Older Mom Thinking About Having a Second Child
Asked by S.M. from New York
on June 20, 2008
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I am going to be 37 next month and already have a 15 month old beautiful son. My husband is a 11 years older than me and I am really wrestling with the question of if...
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- if you didn't have any pregnancy issues with your first pregnancy, then definitely do it. I have 2 friends and sister in law who just now (last month) had their 2nd & ...
- I had my 3rd when I was 38 and a friend of mine had her 3rd at 40! If you want another child then go for it because if you don't you might regret it later on.
- Hi there!! I had my first at 35 and my second last year at 37. So right now, I'm the proud mommy of an almost 4 year old (he'll be 4 on 7/1 and I'll be 39 on 7/15!!) a...
Infant Son Crys Constantly
Asked by J.D. from Colorado Springs
on April 21, 2010
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My son who is 9 months old cries constantly. The only time he isn't crying is when he is sleeping, eating or being held, and it seems that all he wants to do is eat. I...
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- Our son got REALLY whiney for awhile... right before he started scooting around. There's nto a ton you can do. OUr house is pretty open floor-plan wise so I would pu...
- Could it be a food allergy? My daughter (13 mos.) had an appt. with her GI yesterday and the Dr. said excessive crying/fussing could indicate an allergy. With my dau...
- All the Mom's have good advice. I would definitely try wearing him in a wrap/ carrier around the house. He may just be anxious from the separation like you said and ...
Help!!!
Asked by S.S. from Miami
on August 21, 2006
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My son, Nathanael, has been extremely clingy for the past two weeks. I mean, before, I could wash dishes and cook dinner and him not make a peep, then he will fuss be...
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- My husband left to go work out of town when our daughter was 4mos, so I know how you feel, trying to do everything yourself. We couldn't use the carriers. I tried th...
- It is ok that your son cries sometimes. You cant get stressed or freak out-they will feed off your emotions....have him where YOU(he does not nec have to see you) can ...
- My daughter went through that too, and even now at 11 months some days are better than others. Every one says it will pass, they'll get over it, and so on. Let's put i...
Childproofing Suggestions Needed
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on February 2, 2009
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My 9 month old is very mobile, cruising on furniture and crawling everywhere. My husband and I have decided that we can't get by with the minimal babyproofing we've d...
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- Yes, you probably need to take the lamp away for a couple months. (You could always get a floor lamp.....) We didn't want to do much actual baby proofing by spendi...
- Shut the doors you dont want accessed by the baby, we only have 3 child locks in place right now (under kitchen sink, and bathroom sink because of chemicals, and on th...
- Our 15 month old is into EVERYTHING, too! Although a fun age, it sure does give you a work out trying to figure out what they have their eyes set on and trying to bea...
Help with a 6 Month Old Who Wants Constant Attention!
Asked by L.L. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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We have a beautiful 6 month old girl. I am finishing out the school year and will stay at home with her next year. She is currently in daycare. On evenings and week...
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- Get yourself a sling or an ergo or something like that so you can wear her while you're doing things. The more attention you give her, the less she'll need. It kind ...
- Do you really want to "break" your child of wanting to be with you? A childs infancy is when you set the foundation for all the years to come. The experts say that t...
- L. stop whatever ur doing n jusy play w/ ur baby it'll take 15 min tops n everyone will be better off (u to)my son is 9 mon n for a while he was just real moody always...
Not Sure What to Do
Asked by J.J. from Omaha
on August 8, 2007
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I have a son who is 2 and has cystic fibrosis and my stepdaughter. Here is my problem. My husband is out of town during the week for work and only home on weekends. ...
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- Hmm, J., I feel for you, I truly do, because I have been in your shoes. I raised my Step son, he is now 23 but as soon as I met my husband, I got the son for the weeke...
- J. I am sorry for you that must be hard can't you get other family members to help you talk to your husband about what he is doing. like maybe his sister or b...
- That is the life of a mother, some fathers are more involved then others, I can tell you your husband is feeling I go to work all week I amm entitled to a few days off...
Sleep Training Not Working
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on December 24, 2008
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Hello-
I am wondering if anyone else has had/is having trouble sleep training their infant. My son is 5 months old and we have been trying the Weissbluth cry it ou...
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- Do you think maybe he has reflux? Maybe it's not that he can't "get" the sleep thing, but that he's just uncomfortable? I have no idea, but I'm just throwing somethi...
- Hi K., we started sleep training at 6months. I tied the weissbluth too, but felt it was to harsh too. So with my peditricians help, we came up with our own...I let h...
- I havent read all your responses, but with my little one it took finding a "wooby". She didnt suck her thumb, want a passifier or have a favorite blankie. When we bega...
