Sitting Up
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Should I Get a Sit and Stand Stroller for 4.5 Year Old and Baby?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on April 15, 2011
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I have a newborn and a 4.5 year old. I am thinking of getting a sit and stand for the long walks we like to take when the weather gets nice, or for when we go somewher...
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- It will be hard to push!! Yes, there is a weight limit-I just forgot exactly how much. I wouldn't lug that thing around for a 4.5 yo. What about a scooter? Maybe g...
- We have one -- because my kids were 17 mos apart when the 2nd was born. My daughter honestly would rather walk -- or ride her bike on the sidewalk alongside the strol...
- No way...total waste of money. Chances of your soon to be 5 year old staying on the there are slim. And they are bulky & hard to move around. I borrowed one to try ...
Getting My 21 Month Old to Sit down for Dinner and Eat
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on June 6, 2008
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I have a 21 month old and dinnertime is getting to be mess. We have a sit down dinner every night at the dinner table. My son refuses to sit down and eat with us. H...
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- Hi, A., Sorry, sweetie, but your husband is right. If your child misbehaves at the table, he is done. He should get down and not even be AT the table. But ther...
- I would employ the buckles and straps on the high chair. If he doesn't eat, he has to at least join the family at the table. Good for you for re-serving the same food....
- Either buckle him in the high chair or try using a booster seat and make sure he is buckled in and the booster seat is buckled to the chair as they can tip easily if n...
Highchair vs Sitting in a Booster
Asked by R.B. from Columbus
on February 26, 2007
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What age is best to switch a toddler from a high chair to a booster type seat (or a chair) at home. I have an almost 2 year old and at this point he is still using a ...
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- Hi R., We are going through right about the same thing. Our daughter is 17 months now and was still in a high chair. Well, my sister in law decided she wanted it...
- I think it depends on your child. If he is squirming all over and won't sit still without being strapped down, then you'll need a booster with straps. You can test t...
- We never had high chairs, mainly because of space. We used The 1st Years 3-stage feeding seat. It's like a booster that reclines for babies and sits upright and hook...
4 Year Old Refuses to Sit on the Potty to Poop
Asked by W.K. from Portland
on November 8, 2009
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My 4 1/2 year hates to sit on the potty and poop. He only started peeing in the potty once he realized he could stand up to pee and he's great there. But no matter how...
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- Here is an article "When Your Child Won't Poop On The Potty" http://babysignswithelizabeth.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-to-do-when-your-child-wont-poop-in.html Hope i...
- You are right he knows what to do, he's just not doing it. Fear sometimes has to be overlooked and you simply have to put your foot down. It's time to simply say "You ...
- Hello W.- I am a Certified Professional Nanny and a Parent Coach. I've worked with children and potty training issues for many years. I'm wondering if your son is...
Potty Training 2 1/2 Year Old Boy - Standing up or Sitting Down?
Asked by J.S. from Barnstable
on November 27, 2010
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Some of the signs are there that my son is ready. I'd like to give it a go, but I'm due with #3 in 9 weeks. So, we're either going to go for it during Christmas vaca...
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- I have a son the same age and we're also working on potty training too. We have done sitting down so far, yet there was a time or two that he straddled his toddler-si...
- We started my son with sitting down but once the novelty of the potty wore off, he wasn't interested. So then we switched to standing. That went much better. He tho...
- My son is newly potty trained and he sits. I carry his potty seat with us when we're out an about (its the kind that goes on the big potty). Ours doesn't have the cup ...
Should I Disallow My 5 Year Old Son from Sitting on My Lap or Giving Me Kisses?
Asked by K.F. from Cleveland
on August 21, 2011
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Hi! I'm a divorced mom of a 5 year old, almost 6 year old boy. My son likes to give Mommy hugs and kisses every day, and if I'm sitting watching TV sometimes, about ev...
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- My son is a lot younger, but I have friends with older boys. The cuddling will stop on it's own as they get older. I don't know how long you've been divorced, but he m...
- Hug,kiss and cuddle with your boy....dump the boyfriend! I am serious about that..not joking. You are M. and you don't need any man in your life that is not your chi...
- It is very healthy for him to do this and for you to receive it and to give it back. Especially if Touch is your son's primary love language. You could damage his emot...
How Can I Get My Three Year Old Son Interested in Sitting on the Toilet?
Asked by J.E. from Salt Lake City
on June 2, 2009
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My three year old is completely NOT interested in potty training. I ask him if he needs to go potty and he screams no. He throws a fit about wearing underware, sitti...
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- Well my daughter didn't put up a fight to potty train but I have heard of some tricks that might help. My sister did a big Potty training party for her little boy. She...
- You might like the book "Toilet Train Your Child in Just One Day." The author's name is Azrin. It's dated but gentle, positive and effective. He talks a lot about prai...
- Some boys take a bit longer to potty train. That being said, it sounds like a power struggle right now. Try letting it go for a good 2 months and see if he shows any i...
What Can I Do If My 15 Month Old Won't Sit in a High Chair
Asked by A.B. from Reno
on September 20, 2008
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When I put my 15 month old in a high chair, within five minutes he starts screaming and wants to get out. Instead I feed him while he is playing or walking around. H...
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- I had the same problem only it started when our now 2 yr 19 month old was 12 months. He just wouldn't sit for longer than 5 minutes. Some advice that may work: Make...
- I used to put my son in the excersaucer, and he liked that, until he got over the "anti-highchair" phase....
- I'm sure it's just a phase. I have a 15 month old, and sometimes it's just survival! But, my 15 month old actually goes to her high chair when she's hungry and that'...
19 Month Old Daughter Refusing to Sit in Grocery Cart.
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on April 20, 2010
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Hi fellow moms! I have a 19 month old daughter who has in the past few weeks refused to sit down in the grocery cart at the store. When I put her in she immediately st...
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- For me, if there is not choice (no sitter) and my child has to be with me for grocery shopping, then the only alternative that I recommend is when she makes a fuss or ...
- You could make a list of the things you need to get using pictures let her be in charge of it. Tell her that she will need to be in the cart so she can help you with t...
- My daughter also refuses to sit in th eshopping cart and it started right around the time she turned 18 months. And for me, the only option is shopping at midnight on...
Sit N Stand stroller...can't Find One That Reclines??? Any Good Recommendations
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on November 27, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I was wondering if anyone has a sit and stand stroller that they love or can recommend. I have a 4 1/2 year old and a 2 1/2 year old and am expecting ano...
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- Hi C. , I bought a joovy triple stroller(big caboose) ( double with a seat ). I have a now 5yr and 3old (boys)1yr daughter . I found that even though our oldest wa...
- Check these two out. They both recline fully. I'm undecided between these two for myself. Copy and paste. Kolfraft Tandum Double Stroller www.shop.happymothers.com...
- Check out the Lascal Buggy Board Maxi - Black at HappyMothers. They could be your answer. I love this site! Here's a link to go there directly: http://www.shareasa...
