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My 20 Month Old Son Still Needs a Bottle at Bed Time.
Asked by J.G. from Jacksonville
on October 2, 2008
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My 20 month old Son, still demands a bottle at bed time and ONLY at bed time. He takes a sippy cup all day long. He does not get or request a sippy cup at nap time dur...
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- at my son's 12M check up the dr. said ok time to throw away all the bottles and go to sippy cups. well by that time my son was already drinking water/juice from a sipp...
- My pediatrician told us at 12 months to take the bottle away totally. We thought she was crazy, but b/c my husband was an MD, too, we followed orders. Our daughter w...
- at 20 months--just throw those bottles away--and show him that you are doing it. Tell him--bottles are going "bye-bye." And then really throw them away so you aren't t...
18 Month Old Gets Ear Infections with Every Cold
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2008
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My son gets an ear infection with every cold he gets. He's seen an ENT, and they recommend he get tubes if he gets another infection. My husband and I are against th...
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- Take all milk products out of your child's diet once the cold comes on- you will see a huge difference in congestion and ear ache.
- Hi S., I was in the exact same situation. My 15 month old had repeated ear infections and at 18 months we opted to have tubes placed in both ears. (As a side note...
- My son also had an ear infection with every cold. They recommended tubes when he was about 14 months old. We were willing to try whatever it took to take the pain fr...
Potty Training 30 Month Old Son
Asked by D.M. from Lubbock
on May 27, 2008
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Okay, I'm working to get my 30 month old son potty trained. For 14 months he's shown an interest in using the potty. During this time, we've not pushed anything. Ho...
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- Well, what I am about to tell you may seem like a really crazy idea. But it worked with both my sons very well and very quickly. When you are having days that you plan...
- Boys are different and we had the exact same thing. He did the same thing - acted interested, did the stickers for a while. But boys brains are wired differently. Wh...
- I just got my 3 1/3 yr old to go poo in the potty...after leaving him alone. We have been potty training for almost a year. Learning to go pee pee was easy. The reward...
4 Year Old Behavior Change
Asked by C.A. from Albany
on November 6, 2011
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My daughter has always been involved in activities and lately she's been dying to take basketball. We found a basketball program for her age group and signed her up. W...
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- Luv, She's likely hungry or thirsty without really knowing it. AND, don't mess with regressing. It's not just that it happens - it is inevitable. She's going to...
- Hi, Maybe she doesn't really need a "program" yet? Maybe she just wants a Jr.-sized ball and net, and to play with Mom and Dad? My 4 y.o. loves to throw the ball ...
- She probably just is not quite mature enough yet. We had a similar problem with our son when he was 5 (just turned 5, the summer before he started Kindergarten). He wa...
HELP!!! 4 Year Old BOY Holding Bowel Movements for DAYS!!
Asked by L.A. from St. Louis
on March 17, 2008
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I have a little boy who is almost four who just absolutely will not have a bowel movement on the potty. We have tried toys, food rewards, stickers, everything you can...
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- Do as close to nothing as you can. No rewards, no punishments about having or not having BMs. If he is indeed afraid of using the potty, do what you can to desensiti...
- Good for you...if it's not working, just wait. My sister's son (now 6) did the same exact thing at age 4. He would not poop in the toilet and would hold it for days....
- Hi L., Okay, both my boys had this problem when they were about 3 years old (they are now both almost 7 and 4). I thank God everyday that I came across a doctor who...
Dad Not Pitching in with Care of Our 4 Month.
Asked by R.M. from San Antonio
on August 5, 2008
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Hello. I have been home taking care of my daughter, my husband has been working and not helping all the much. It really hasn't bothered me much but now that I am goin...
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- R., I've thought a lot about your wording, and, although I know I am not about to make any new friends here...here it goes... Poor baby. Imagine being cared for by...
- Hi R., What I realized with my husband, was that he didn't necessarily know what needed to be done. So, I simply started saying - "do you want to watch the baby, o...
- I suggest you begin delegating some of the responsibilities. Be specific. With my husband, every night and morning when I am getting my son ready for the next day, I...
2 Year Old Won't Take Naps Anymore
Asked by K.H. from Honolulu
on March 18, 2008
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I recently switched my two year old daughter to a toddler bed from her crib and now she isn't taking naps and I can't get her to even stay in the bed without having to...
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- this happened with our daughter as well. I instituted "quiet time" instead of nap. She had to be in her room with quite activities (books, puzzles, etc.) and I left he...
- When my boys were going through that transition stage I said it was fine if they didn't want to nap, but they had to have quiet time in their room. They could read thr...
- It might be true that she is growing out of her naps, however, you are right that they need this downtime. I would suggest keeping the same nap schedule and setting a ...
2 Almost 3 Year Old with Anger Issues
Asked by M.E. from Seattle
on February 12, 2007
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My wounderful son likes to throw his toys when they son't do what ever he is trying to get them to do, along with that toy goes everything else he can reach.He also li...
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- Hi M. E. My son just turned 3 and he throws his toys when he gets mad. Mostly when we tell him no. I found that setting him in a chair for 3 minutes or until he chang...
- Hi M., That is pretty normal. My little girl throws her toys as well. It became a game for her at first. We usually pick the toy up and lay it down nicely. Then, we...
- My son does the same thing! He is 1/2...will be 3 in July. Ginny pretty much discribed how things go in my house. My son will sometimes just go into complete meltdown ...
Recommendations for Summer School/camps for Preschooler
Asked by S.G. from San Antonio
on February 5, 2008
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hi! i'm looking for a summer program/camp for my soon to be 4 yr. old. something fun and educational...any recomendations?
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- I highly recommend the Early Childhood Development program at the JCC. Summer registration starts soon. The 4 yr.-olds get swim lessons every day. http://jccsananton...
- There is a great preschool in Universal City called Kings Kare Preschool. My son loves it there! And I know they have summer camps. Good luck!
- I work for Luv -N- Care Child Development Centers and they offer a great summer camp. Its fun and educational. They are located all over town.
Help with Potty Training Almost 2 Year Old
Asked by S.O. from Reno
on August 18, 2009
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Hi moms! So, my daughter is 23 months and I have spent the last month or so preparing for potty training. I read "Potty Training in Less Than A Day" and another book...
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- Hi, I would wait until after the baby is here and she has made the adjustment to a new baby. If trained before a baby they often revert back to being untrained when...
- My daughter was about your daughters age when she started potty training. No books, I just started intruduging her to the toilet. There were alot of accidents but befo...
- I have 5 kids ranging from 8 to 5 months old. In my experience, the more you push, the more they turn away from potty training. Don't be too hard on yourself, especi...
