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13 Month Old Is Only 19 Pounds
Asked by T.M. from Toledo
on April 29, 2009
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today we went to Braydens dr appt.. a well check.. well, when she put him on the scale and it said "18" pounds, she wasnt suprised, but inside i was like, What the? ...
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- I would not worry too much, my daughter was only 17 pounds at 12 months (she to was breastfed as well as ate other foods when she was around 10 months) We put her on p...
- Keep doing what you're doing, he sounds fine. My 2nd child was like that... 19 pounds at her 1 year check-up. She didn't gain hardly any weight between the 6 month an...
- I wouldn't worry about it at all!! This same thing happened to me with my daughter and the Ped. wanted us to see nutritionist and everything but we pretty much told hi...
Disneyland for a 22 Month Old?
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on May 5, 2009
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I am able to get into Disneyland for FREE on my birthday this year... and I really want to go!! But there are several questions/concerns.... my son will be 22 months a...
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- GO! My kids both had their first visit when they were a week old. We love Disneyland. Go and have fun. There are places to change your little one and feed him too....
- You should go. I think this is the only year where they are doing the free birthday thing and it is so expensive! Is there someone else you can take instead of/in ad...
- Ugh. Go by yourself. Or get a sitter. We went when my first daughter was 2 1/2 and it was too hot, too sunny, too loud, $15 for a crummy cheeseburger, lines were to...
21 Month Old in a Toddler Bed Realistic?
Asked by M.W. from Indianapolis
on May 17, 2008
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Hi mamas,
Again, thank you for always being so helpful.
I have received some advice from moms who may be right about this but wanted additional input.
We're mov...
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- I think trying a toddler bed would be fine if it's what you want to do. The only thing that I'd say is to keep soft things around the bed in case your dd moves around ...
- I have a 2 1/2 year old that I just transitioned from his crib to his toddler bed about a month ago (mainly because we are expecting our next child due any day.) He r...
- I moved my son to his "big boy room" before he was 2. His bed had a trundle bed that pulled out and for a few months he slept on the trundle because I was afraid he'd...
My 18 Month Old Is Underweight
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on July 26, 2008
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I really need some advice. At 15 months my daughter weighed 16 pounds and was diagnosed as failure to thrive. She is growing appropriately in height and head circumfer...
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- I'm just the old grandma, but some times I think that the growth charts main purposes is to freak out moms. Have the dr.s taken into account your family history of bo...
- My daughter was also diagnosed as failure to thrive at 18 months, weighing less than 17.5 pounds. An x-ray diagnosed her with rickets (vitamin D deficiency). Have yo...
- R., For what it's worth, both of my girls are/have been less than the 3rd percentile on height and weight. My 2-year old still is, and my oldest finally jumped up ...
Advice on 22 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Boston
on May 21, 2008
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Hi, Im looking for advise on my 22 month old- he is NOT verbal at all- he will say "mama", "dada", "yeah" and "tickle tickle" (or at least thats what it sounds like--h...
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- Hi S., Have you considered early intervention? This is provided at no cost by the State and most children are evaluated around your son's age (about 24 months). Som...
- Hi S., I would definitely say have him evaluated by someone who does early intervention. Check with your local school district, who should be able to refer you to so...
- Hi S. - Have you talked to your pediatrician about this? Usually by 22 mo old your child should be saying several words. Maybe he has a hearing problem and is no...
Newborn & 14 Month Old
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 17, 2008
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I'm wondering what it's like to come home from the hospital from a c-section with a newborn to a 14 month old. We have family keeping our son while I'm in the hospita...
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- Just like Dianne said, you are having major abdominal surgery! Yes, you definitely will want help. You won't be able to lift your 14 month old and you will want to g...
- It is doable just different. I have 3 14 months between the first two and 16 between the second and the third. I work my husband stays home . Planning is key. Give you...
- Hi A. - I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. For me, recovering from a c-section the second time around was much more difficult and took longer. On to...
Breakfast for 17 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Bloomington
on June 10, 2008
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Hello. I have a 17 month old daughter and I am wondering what to feed her for breakfast. Since she was a year, we have given her cheerios and then a Gerber 2nd Foods...
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- I give my kids sliced bananas or those little manderine oranges that are packed in those little cups. The kids love them because they are sweet and they are so easy f...
- Good decision keeping the fruits in the morning. My son loves fruit. Bananas sliced up in small pieces is definitely a great idea but that could get tiresome after a w...
- Hi Lanie. My response may be different from what you'd expect. I have a 2.5 year old and she still enjoys "baby food". It's a great way, i think, to get her to eat org...
"New Baby and a 22 Month Old Son"
Asked by L.Q. from Boston
on May 6, 2008
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I have a 17 month old son & I am due in October. He will be 22 months by then. I am just looking for any advice as to how to deal with the jealousy of a 2 year old wit...
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- I suggest getting books to read with your son about babies and being a big brother. Also tell your son how proud you are of the "big boy" things he does. Encourage him...
- That is exactly the difference between my two girls! My oldest will be three in July and my youngest will turn one in less than a month. Anyway, I found that it help...
- I have kids just about the same age difference apart. My son turned 2 about a week before our second was born. I, too, was worried about the jealousy thing b/c I had...
Needing Advice About My 23 Month Old Son
Asked by L.E. from Austin
on March 28, 2008
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I have a 23 month old son, turning 2 in April, Who hasn't started talking yet. He babbles alot and says things, but not Words. He's very affectionate and funny. He lov...
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- Go with your instincts---they are there for a reason. It is not unusual at all for a 23 month old boy to be only babbling and not using words. BUT...if you seriously...
- Hello L., My son, age 9 now, did not speak clearly for the longest time. I do not think it was until age 2 or right before until he started speaking clearly-or as cl...
- I say go with your instincts. I work in special education (I taught and am now a diagnostician) and the services are FREE! Go through ECI (Early Childhood Interventio...
23 Month Old Who Does Not Talk.........
Asked by T.H. from Terre Haute
on September 22, 2008
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I have a 23 month old and she is the youngest of 3 girls. Maybe I am just trying to compare her to the other two girls (which I know I should not do). She is not talki...
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- I think if I were in your shoes.......just to ease your mind, I'd have her tested. Talk to someone at Riley Hospital and they can give you some resources & info.
- I would not worry about the potty training, just give it up for a bit and try again. I would be more concerned about her not talking, with that said, however, we learn...
- Hi T., i see you already have some good advice but I will tell you about my grandson. Brady was just two when his mom and dad were divorced. We are real close with th...
