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Bedtime Routine Getting Worse for 2-Year Old
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on March 15, 2010
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Moms, my LO is driving me crazy during bedtime (and naptime). He wants one more book, some water, some more water, some lotion, one more song, etc. etc. It goes on and...
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- Hi J.! This happened with our now 3 1/2 YO son. It used to take 20-30 minutes, then it turned into 1 hr+. I tamed this by giving him 'play-by-plays' for the evening...
- He has you figured out! You do not have to go cold turkey, though. Tell him- one story, one song, one drink, then lights out. Let him cry and get mad, but don't giv...
- My son was doing this last week. As soon as the books came out, he wanted milk, and would take sooo long to drink it. Then the same book, again, and again, and again...
Pillows in Bed with Baby
Asked by D.F. from St. Louis
on April 7, 2011
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Ok ladies, I care for children in my home. My policy has always been no pillows in bed with children under 18 mo. However I have one mother who insists that if I put a...
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- Waivers really don't protect a person from liability. The real question is whether or not you are licensed and what do the current state standards say if you are. Si...
- Since you are caring for children in your home you are responsible for keeping them safe, I think you are very wise to have policies such as "no pillows in bed under 1...
- If you're not comfortable doing this than don't. But, I thought pillows weren't a problem once baby could roll over. I would think at 9 months this wouldn't even be ...
Weaning off a 2 Year Old... Need Help
Asked by G.G. from Philadelphia
on September 27, 2010
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I have been nursing my 24 month old baby girl ever since she was born. At birth she was detected with a milk protein allergy. She took a top feed as well but at 4 mont...
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- Sounds like you've really tried to get her to eat other foods. I bet that if you can find something that is healthy and filling she'll sleep through the night. She's...
- I am in the same boat with you and thanks Susan for your response. I do notice that if I feed mine a healthy meal/snack before bedtime, he sleeps longer and wakes may...
- My daughter self-weaned... at about 2.5 years old. For both my kids, I did self-weaning. And I was a co-sleeper too. And "I" was the ONLY one that my kids would g...
Daughter's Finger Sucking Has Become a Real Problem
Asked by M.J. from Los Angeles
on April 14, 2010
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My 2-year-old daughter has been sucking her third and fourth finger (middle and ring) on her left hand since she was just a few months old. She used a pacifier for a s...
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- As is true for other similar habits (nail biting, hair twirling, skin picking, etc.) the behavior could be partly out of boredom or nervousness, and partly out of a ne...
- I saw a little one wearing gloves recently, and the mom said it was to discourage the thumb-sucking. The little girl appeared to enjoy wearing them- seemed to feel sh...
- My daughter is almost 6 and has been sucking her thumb since she was in the womb. It is her way of self-soothing, and I don't know what else we'd substitute. She doe...
What kind of activities can I do with my 2 year old at home?
Asked by M.G. from Washington DC
on April 11, 2008
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Ok, it is summer time but due to one thing and another we only have one car.
so i was wondering what kind of activities i can do with my almost 2 year old at home d...
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- Hi M., I have been a SAHM for 17 years. I have 3 children, a daughter (17, and 2 sons (15 and 11). Like you, I looked for "activities" to do with my children. If...
- I also am a stay at home Mom with a 2yr old and 3yr old. I know that it can be a challenge to occupy children at that young age. Everyday is a struggle to balance ...
- Here goes w/more idea for your little boy :D...wading pool, slip & slide, sprinkler (!), Play-Doh (you can make your own! Look online for recipe), building blocks, Lin...
Planning a Baby Shower.. Looking for Centerpiece and Favor Ideas
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on August 14, 2010
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Hi moms:
Wondering if anyone knows of some baby shower themes, favors and centerpiece ideas? We are having the shower at a restaurant early next year so it will be wi...
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- For my SIL's baby shower, her niece made the cutest centerpieces. She just used a small vase and a single Gerbera Daisy, but then took pastel colored pipe cleaners an...
- Showers are so fun but also a lot of work. I have hosted many baby showers. All the best! The theme will really dictate the centerpieces. Diaper cakes are adorable...
- My mother-in-law made adorable diaper baby carriages as centerpieces for my shower, which was also at a restaurant. The weren't that hard to make-you just need newbor...
Is 7 Years Old Too Old for Sleeping with Stuffed Animals?
Asked by T.C. from Birmingham
on September 3, 2010
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My seven year old son has a collection of stuffed animals and he feels as though he NEEDS to sleep with one evry night. He used to sleep with a bed full and then I to...
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- My 9 going on 10 yr old son still has so many on his bed we have to make him take some off to make room for himself sometimes. I'm almost 40 and still sleep with my te...
- My son is 12 and still has a teddy bear he sleeps with, unless he's spending the night with a friend or having a friend over. He's a completely normal, A-student, ple...
- My son is 8 and does the same thing. He has one bear that he sleeps with every night that my parents gave to him. I did the same thing when I was that age and eventual...
Looking for Great Party Favor Ideas!
Asked by L.Y. from Allentown
on September 12, 2008
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I am having my daughter's first birthday party in a few weeks and am looking for some cute and unique party favor ideas. I will be having about 10 children between th...
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- I've used plastic decorative cups filled with lollipops or Hershey's kisses or cute pencils and stencils depending on the age. I did that this year for both my son's ...
- Play-Doh and cheap dollar store cookie cutters in fun shapes. It is age appropriate and super-cheap. I think you can do 10 kids for under $5. Good Luck!
- I am always in "favor" of a favor that is usefull. I hate to spend money (doesn't matter if it alof or a little bit of money) on something that will get thrown away. ...
First Baby Doll
Asked by N.L. from Boston
on February 11, 2011
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My daughter is about to turn one, and I thought I'd get her a little baby doll for her birthday. I'd like to get something soft and simple, since she's really too youn...
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- My 3 yo granddaughter now has about 5 dolls, and she tends to alternate between favorites, depending on what I don't know. They are all inexpensive, like from Target ...
- I agree with the Little Mommy dolls by Fisher Price. Both of my girls got them for their 1st birthday and they were always their favorite dolls, until Grandma bought ...
- I found a little baby doll at Target for just $3.00 when my DD was about a year old. She carries that doll around everywhere and she is 20 months old now. It is about ...
A Special First Buy for Baby Boy
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on February 1, 2010
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I am expecting a baby boy in June and planning on beginning with the shopping. I want to buy something very special first , like something he would really like and kee...
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- I kept a journal for almost every day of my son's first year. My mom gave him a special bear. I didn't really get him anything. I never thought to do that. Som...
- When I was pregnant with my daughter I wrote a journal and wrote down a few things every couple of days of how I was feeling or if we did something in the nursery or s...
- Christy J from Hatom City suggested a Hanky Bonnet. Each of my sons received on of these from my parents and wore on their Baptismal day. Two of my sons have gotten ...
