Preschooler: Baby Bjorn
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Baby Bjorn
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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Hello, The pediatrician mentioned that my 3 1/2 month old baby is developing a slightly flat head in the back. She suggested that when he's awake to try to avoid hav...
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- Hi Julie, We use the Ergo carrier for our 4 month old and it is world's more comfortable (in my opinion) than the Bjorn. Under 15 pounds and they recommend the inf...
- The Ergo carrier is amazing. It puts the weight on your hips instead of your back. Go to a baby store with many different type of packs and ask if you can try them o...
- I agree with the previous post! Get an Ergo! I love mine and carry my 22 pound-1 year old in it sometimes still to this day! You can purchase it at the Nurture Cent...
Baby Bjorn Carrier Air
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on July 3, 2010
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I'm thinking about getting the Baby Bjorn Carrier Air for my daughter (3months). We live in AZ (HOT!!!) and she doesn't like being hot at all! Does this carrier real...
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- I live in TX and bought this one when my son was born. I think it was a little more expensive than the regular Bjorn, but it was so much better in terms of the materi...
- I had the baby bjorn synergy- it is the air with the extra lumbar support. More money than the air. I used it for about 3 months and then when my daughter was about 4 ...
- I personally wouldn't recommend the Baby Bjorn at all for the same reasons others have listed. It is also not meant for back carrying. When my daughter was a baby la...
Potty Training My Almost 4-Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on February 15, 2009
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My soon-to-be 4 year old daughter still refuses to use the potty. We have tried everything from bribing her with M&Ms when she sits on the potty, to pertending to be a...
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- What is your faith? Do you believe in the power of prayer? Speaking life into this situation as she falls asleep telling her exactly how she will go to the bathroom on...
- Pull-ups are a mean trick the diaper companies play on parents! I have seen so many parents start potty training their kids when they are 18 months using the pull-ups ...
- Hi L.. Congrats on your little girls big girl undies! I am a daycare provider and I have potty trained many children I always find that lots of patients,big kid und...
Potty Training Stubborn 3 Year Old
Asked by D.B. from Des Moines
on June 11, 2011
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Hi Everyone, I have the cutest, stubbornest 3 year old grandson ever!! Out of all of my children and grandchildren he is the stubbornness! I babysit him during the wee...
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- Stubborn? I wonder where he got that from? Hee, hee? How about instead of being stubborn and forcing him, you give him a break and teach him it is ok, to try again ...
- I agree will all the people who say stop trying for awhile. It has turned into a power struggle and a 3yo with a strong personality likes nothing better than a good po...
- I would give him a break for a month or so because he's really fighting it right now,a nd I don't think you'll get anywhere. Then toss the diapers. Let him go bare b...
3-Year Old Afraid to Use Potty
Asked by L.B. from Harrisburg
on May 26, 2008
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My daughter turned 3 last month and we are not making any progress with potty training. She can wear underwear for hours without having an accident and she knows when...
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- From the perspective of a 3 year old - a swishing, HUGE cavern that carries away a part of me, might carry away ALL of me! She must be smart- I'd be afraid of that, t...
- It may be gravitational insecurity. Are you using a potty chair or are you having her use tge regular toilet? If the toilet tryhaving a step stool under her feet tall...
- L., You are doing a great job. You and your daughter will succeed it is only a matter of time. My 5 year old daughter regressed everytime some life change happen...
Looking for Activities for My 3 Year Old and Infant
Asked by N.Y. from Chicago
on September 7, 2005
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I am looking for activities for my VERY outgoing 3 year old that's safe enough for me to be able to take my 9 week old to watch.
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- If you have a Gymboree nearby, I would recommend one of their play classes for your 3-year-old. My 18 month old has been attending since she was 4 months, and she stil...
- Hi Nasha, I'm not sure how far Woodridge is from Oak Park (geographically challenged... sorry), but there is a great children's museum here with tons of toys that a...
- Hi Nashsa, Somethings coming up... This weekend Thursday through Sunday is the Sandwich Fair, awesome fun for all. Opening soon again for the fall Norton's Farm...
Looking for the Perfect Double Stroller for Infant and 3 Year Old
Asked by M.L. from Detroit
on June 30, 2008
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I am wondering what type of double stroller to get for my baby (due Aug 27) and my son, who will be 3 next week. We travel quite a bit, so it needs to be something go...
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- I have the Graco duoglide. I also looked at the sit n' stands and the side by sides. To me, the side by side seems to be quite cumbersome in terms of navigating thro...
- http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2827351 I have a daycare and just bought this Joovy caboose tandem stroller! I LOVE IT! your 3 yr. old can eith...
- I'm not sure you can have it all - lightweight, compact, side-by-side, cup holders, sturdy, storage, fits car seat. That said, I've got the MacClaren Twin Techno and ...
Question About Potty Training 3 Year Old
Asked by T. from Houston
on July 15, 2009
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My son who recently turned three has been pee pee potty trained for almost two months. The problem is the pooping part. Not only does he refuse to poop on the party,...
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- My 3 year old loved that when she flushed, her poopies went to a poopie party under the house. The magical thinking that kids develop at age three can be used to your...
- Hi T., I have two boys and when they were little o boy did we have a time in potty training. I got some awesome advice from my grandmother who 5 girls and one boy...
- I agree he could be scared that he is losing a piece of himself down the toilet. This is a common fear. So get some potty books and make it fun and reassure him that...
Parenting Advice for a "Spirited" 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by J.V. from Wausau
on July 21, 2009
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In June, I switched from full time work to part time work to spend more time with my kids and save on daycare costs. Our new schedule started on June 4th. For about ...
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- Try turning the tables on him. This may sound goofy, but I've tried this method and it seems to work. Somewhere safe (such as a park, ...
- J., I agree with the previous mom. It is great that you are following through with the consequences of his actions. Now you have to look at how to prevent those actio...
- How scary for you. A leash would help keep control of him a bit better. I know that a lot of parents out there are against spanking and that is a personal choice, bu...
Thoughts on Potty Training 3 Year Old
Asked by V.B. from Houston
on May 29, 2011
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Hello Mamas,
I have a son who just turned 3 last weekend and he could care less about trying to use the potty. He doesn't want to sit on it and is perfectly conten...
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- I also tried potty training right after my son turned 3 but he wasn't ready. We tried again several months later and he was ready and it was a breeze. In fact, he ra...
- I did a potty party with my oldest, who was reluctant to potty train. I borrowed a potty training video for kids from the library, stocked up on toys from the dollar s...
- Children train in their own time, (as you saw with your daughter) with some help from us. If you force it it causes stress for you and your child, as you saw with you...
