Play Yards & Play Pens: Preschooler
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Safety of Long Term Play Yard Use?!
Asked by S.T. from Houston
on October 19, 2008
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My now 3 year old slept in a Graco Pack N Play until she was 1 1/2 and old enough to sleep in a toddler bed. It was kind of old so I purchased a much newer Evenflo ve...
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- well, first of all i have to mention that i have a different view of these things. when i had my first child, i started looking into the whole 'organic food, clothes a...
- next time you see your Dr. check with him on his thought's about this. I personally do not agree with it like your sister. but your Dr. may know more.I do agree that t...
- I think that the story on Oprah may have been about the changing table incident. The child had rolled off the changing table and had gotten strangled in the belt and I...
Play Pen or Something Else..
Asked by T.Y. from Sarasota
on April 9, 2008
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We will be traveling for about 3 weeks this summer and staying in quite a few different places. My son currently sleeps in his crib and has always had a difficult tim...
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- How about getting a cool new character sleeping bag that he can sleep in on the cot or mattress that the hotel provides? He may think that is fun!
- What about blankets and pillows on the floor between the beds (if you get a double)? Just a thought... Maybe a sleeping bag or mat?
- I don't know if he's old enough for this but the cheapest thing we found for our son (3 1/2) was a small tent. It was $18.00. It might be a hassle for you guys since y...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
Please..................need Help with a 4 Year Old and 8 Month Old
Asked by S.P. from Roanoke
on December 8, 2009
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Hello,
Please someone help me with some advice on discipline! My 4 year old has gotten to the point to where he doesn't want to listen to anything we tell him to do...
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- Hi S.. Things sound really stressful at your house right now. My advice is to work on the sleep issue right away--I think/hope you'll find that if everyone gets more...
- Looks like you got some LOOONNNG responses, so hopefully there is some good information in there - no time to read all of that. I just wanted to say - Welcome to Moth...
- Keep loving them and know that this particular tough patch will pass. I had boys with the same age difference as you do and it was tough when the smaller one started ...
Flying with 4 Year Old
Asked by J.N. from Philadelphia
on August 13, 2008
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just wondering if anyone has any advice. I am flying with my 4 year old to Texas, and it is his first flight. He also has questionable ears, and has always had problem...
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- I think the other people had some good advice, the only thing I would add is don't take too much. You will probably have to walk quite a bit in the airport and your c...
- Hi J., Here are some web sites: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060816074441AATG3CP http://ask.metafilter.com/27153/flying-with-kids-without-los...
- J., You and your son will have a fabulous time flying! Four is such a good age for him to go on his first flight because he is going to be SOOO excited if you put a...
3-Year Old Bedroom Disaster Area
Asked by C.M. from Chico
on February 25, 2008
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My 3-year old DD's bedroom is a disaster area!! She has a shelf unit for books and in the bottom is two pink see through totes, two baskets and a toy box. It does no...
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- oh C. you were singing my song you know what I did I had my girls go to a friends house next door for the day and guess what I did I cleaned out and took out a lot...
- Hi C., I have two suggestions. The first is to pare down her possessions by giving some away to a Goodwill type place. This will teach her the good value or helping o...
- For the stuffed animals. I bought one of those nets that hang in the corner of the room. I arranged them all so that my daughtor could see them. they wernt all over th...
Extreme Anger in 4 Year Old Boy?
Asked by K.C. from Springfield
on October 13, 2010
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Hi everyone, I desperately need advice. I have had another awful night with my 4 year old. I want to find out if other people's kids get this mad, or if it is totall...
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- Ive always heard to ignore. you seem to do the right thing. and sometimes people just dont understand what you are going thru. good luck and God bless
- I think you should talk to the pediatrician. His behavior sounds a lot like my nextdoor neighbor's son. He was diagnosed with Asberger's and a laundry list of food all...
- This is the time when you play bad cop and good cop thing. I always use my partner. If I'm the one who makes my daughter mad and crying and screaming uncontrollably, ...
What "Chores" for a 3-Year-old
Asked by N.F. from Austin
on October 9, 2008
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I have a brand new baby boy and a 3 year old boy. After these first 3 weeks, I have decided that my toddler needs a chart of some kind to help him visualize what is e...
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- Hi N.. I agree with making a chart and having him help out around the house. I have an 8 week old and a 4 1/2 year old. She loves to help me clean the house. I make he...
- Hi Natilie,,,, I think your doing your very best,, but i dont think 3tear olds NEED CHORES or POSTERS the gum thing is cool but thats about it youcould get up a li...
- My then 4 yo had to clear his plate from the table, empty the utensil basket (with supervision because of sharps, I take of knives) and now he unloads most of the d/w....
Which Learning Game System Do You like Best for a 4 Year Old?
Asked by H.L. from Chicago
on November 3, 2010
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We have an almost 4 year old daughter at home who is expecting a baby sister in the next week. We want to have the new baby get her a learning game system that my dau...
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- we have the Leapster L Max....my son & daughter have had them for 3 years now...my son is 6 & does very well academically in school & still loves & is challenged by al...
- I am getting Leapster Explorer this week w/my TRU coupons & their sale. I've looked at them and my thought with Leapster 2 is that the stores are price-slashing the g...
- I vote for Leapster2.....it's expandable, can be bought about anywhere for anyone who would like to help contribute for Christmas and such.....and my grandkids loved t...
Ideas for Keeping a 4 Year Old on the Couch After Surgery?
Asked by J.B. from Philadelphia
on June 28, 2011
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My 4-year old son is having surgery on his foot next week. For it to heal properly, he'll be in a cast for 6 weeks. For the first 3 weeks, he is not supposed to put ...
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- If relying heavily on the tv is what works, I'd do it. These are certainly circumstances that warrant bending the regular rules. Same for video games, if he has a...
- Im with theresa! Tv and candy!
- Buy him some new books to look at, board games, a handheld video game to play with and just give into the TV!! Get him some new movies so he won't get too bored. The a...
