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My 2.5 Year Old Won't Go to Sleep!
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on August 11, 2010
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My 2.5 year old won't go to sleep at night until at least 9:30pm. She decided about 2 months ago that she would rather sleep on her floor than a crib so we got a big ...
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- My son is also 2.5 (turns 3 in December). He's been in a regular bed for a few months, and it was hard the first couple nights. He's not potty-trained yet, though, so ...
- After going through the same exact scenario my suggestion is find your child's motivation. I can't say what that is for them. I too tried everything, both with stick...
- This sounds simple but it's not. It takes patience and perseverance. Every time she comes out, take her back in; over and over. After the first time putting her bac...
Move to Toddler bed...but No Sleep?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on August 1, 2010
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Hi all,
Our little guy (just turned 2) had been crawling out of his crib regularly, so we converted his crib to a toddler bed. But now he won't sleep. Most people I ...
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- We don't allow the jumping around, but we do allow her to play quietly if she stays in her bed. She usually goes to bed with one book and one animal, we will often he...
- I would go in and place him back in his bed and tell him its nap time and keep doing it until he doesnt get out of his bed. The falling asleep part will come!
- I like the suggestions of the other Moms. We used to put my 3rd child back into his big boy bed over and over again at night. My first 2 kids had given up naps at aro...
Keeping Little Fingers Out of Dresser Drawers
Asked by A.B. from York
on March 13, 2008
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I relocated my PlayStation into my room when we got a new tv for the living room. My daughter likes to come in our room and watch. She keeps herself content playing be...
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- Yes..I agree it is a phase & it will pass but I felt compelled to mention the issue of childproofing the television and dressers so that they will not tip over on her ...
- My duaghter is about the age where she is doing the same thing. I have a few different things. I got all of them at Walmart for pretty cheap. I have a sliding lock ...
- Why not try some of the drawer guards typically used for kitchen drawers. If she can't open the drawers, she can't dump them. Good luck.
How to Keep a 17 Month Old Safe and Contained While I Shower
Asked by D.V. from Chicago
on February 23, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I need your creative ideas on how to outsmart my 17 month old. Ever since he's been mobile I have put him in the pack & play while I shower. He LOVES bei...
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- Have him shower with you - holding him. Otherwise, shower in the evening or during any of his sleeping shifts during the day. It just isn't safe at this point to trus...
- I always just brought my kids into the bathroom with me while I showered. Just close the door so they can't get out and bring a few toys in. Of course you will have t...
- I bring my boy in the shower with me. He screams and hates it, but at least I know he is safe. I started bringing in some toys and he is getting used to it.
Going Crazy!
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on August 5, 2009
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I am a single mom with spending the summer at home with my very spirited, highly energetic 18 month old, and I am going crazy. I feel like I can't do anything- even th...
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- Yikes! I was tired just reading what he puts you through. I have a few thoughts. It doesn't sound like he's sleeping enough (naps and at night) and he may be acting...
- Have you tried ECFE? How about a play group in your area? My biggest advice is to be consistent in your time-outs. Some of his behaviors are dangerous so he needs...
- I completely understand how busy your boy is behaving. My son is now three (and my 4th). I have often thought if he would have come first he would have been an only ...
Big Boy Bed!
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on October 2, 2008
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My son just climbed out of his crib for the first time. That is my cue to begin the big boy bed. We took the front of his crib off to make a day bed and began last n...
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- I suggest sitting next to his bed and just before he actually falls asleep leave the room. Don't wait until he is sleeping because then he will get used you staying i...
- Tonight I am transitioning my 20 month old twins to toddler beds because one of them learned how to crawl (or fall, more accurately) out of her crib. I decided agains...
- JB, Rather than putting a gate on his door or closing the door, you could try having all lights off beyond his room, he won't likely venture too far into the dark - e...
First Sleepwalking Experience - a Little Freaked Out!
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on November 7, 2012
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hey mamas, i admit i am a little freaked out and i need a little "omg no big deal at all!" from you more experienced mamas lol. two times we have found our 6 year old ...
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- It's not something that would have freaked me out, so I'm sorry that I can't quite relate. I can tell you that both our boys have walked into the living room while my...
- I know you have plenty of answers already and just wanted to say that my son is a sleepwalker. I am not freaked out by it, BUT I too was a sleepwalker. My oldest son...
- Its normal. My son does it when he is really overtired, or stressed, like when his baby brother was born. Waking a sleepwalker isn't dangerous, but its easiest to ...
Help, DD Driving Me Nuts!
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on June 24, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old, out of boredom and possibly anger, will pull all of her clothes out of her dresser, all her drawers, cubby holes and small cupboard. When we put her...
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- My son has been doing this for almost a year. In the old dresser he had, I put 2 child locks on each drawer, one on each side. Just the cheap cabinet lock kind. They w...
- my 2 year old son does the same thing, and i believe my girls did it at that age, i know its a pain, but i think its just a stage they go through. keep your head up ,...
- I don't know how big your daughter's dressers are but we put my daughters in her closet one so she wouldn't do what your daughter is & two to make more room in her room.
Help! I Have a Baby Gate Climber!
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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Dear Moms,
Any suggestions on a good, "no-climb" baby gate??? We have even tried doubling two baby gates--and she still climbs (with no fear), which of course is ...
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- Hi J., I don't know how tall your baby is, but we have this gate: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2463324. it doesn't have any cross beams, so she ...
- My son and daughter-in-law put those door handle things on that prevent the 3 year old from being able to open the door. They keep the baby monitor on, of course, sin...
- Hi J.. I say just get rid of the baby gates altogether. I have the Dr. Ferber book too, and I think it suggests staying by the child's door and telling the child to s...
Attention Seeking Behavior (14 Month Old) - How to Deal with It?
Asked by J.S. from Charlotte
on January 14, 2011
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My 14 month old son has started doing things just for attention. He knows that he is not allowed to do these things because he will say 'no no no' as he's doing the be...
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- If his behavior *is* being caused by wanting attention, then perhaps you can increase the attention you give him, just not at these times. For example, when he's being...
- Yes you have a lot of good advice so far and similar to what I was going to say. I just wanted to add that I do understand...my son is 15 months and is so super busy ...
- Pay attention to him. Intercept these behaviors and re-direct BEFORE they happen, not after. Pay attention to what he's about to do, not just the aftermath.
