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Risks of Standing Flatfooted in the Exersaucer
I am not sure if this is a risk, but my daughter, mysteriously, had a broken leg at 10 months old caused by a hyper-extension of the knee. ...
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- HI A. I never had a exersaucer, but I am guessing that just as with walkers of years ago, there is really a height limit. Our 4 month old was too tall for the walker...
- Weight bearing on the feet helps develop the arches, so no, it's not harmful. But I would look into making sure he's not "top heavy" like a previous post said. (by t...
- Hi A., Sorry I don't have any advice for the the flat footed standing.. I just wanted to comment on the mother son relationship. I love that my little boy, who is ...
Car Seat
Yes their legs get a little long .. but a broken leg is easier to fix than a broken neck. Obviously make an informed choice for you and your daughter .. but ...
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- I'm pasting and editing from a different post I answered. Keep him rear facing as long as possible. Here's an article about extended rear facing. I know it seems...
- She has to be 1 year old and 20 lbs.
- Hi C.. The law says that your baby needs to be at least 12 months old *AND* at least 20 lbs. before facing forward. In terms of carseats, I second Tracie's recomme...
Pre Teen Doesn't Want to Do Homework, but Won't Go to School Without It Done
Psychological disturbances are as problematic as a broken leg to a marathon runner, or a broken arm to a professional tennis player. ...
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- Hi jeni. What happens at school when he turns or doesnt turn his homework in? There is something maintaining this behavior (extra attention) or may be even "escape" f...
- Dear Jeni, You certainly have a difficult situation in your household. Children can be very stubborn at times; but they can also have problems that, as a parent, we...
- This just sounds like a ploy to either not go to school in the first place or go in late. What you might need to do is have his teachers email you with the daily home...
When Do I Get a Bigger Car Seat?
Dec 11, 2009 ... If you have an accident it is a lot better to deal with leg ... son will survive broken leg if his legs too long, but not a broken neck. ...
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- You need a convertible car seat if he is still in the infant one. He stays rear facing in that until age 1 and 20 lbs, like everyone said. Then you can turn him around...
- there is a weight limit - can't remember what it is, but REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT THE CHILD MUST BE 1 YEAR OLD!!! Some of the other posters are incorrect - it is not eith...
- Your child must be 1 year AND 20 lbs. Not positive on the weight, but definitely the age.
Three Year Old Son in a Leg Cast
Read all 24 responses: "My three year old son just got a cast on his leg. ... This sams kid suffered several broken arms at school as well...and the trick ...
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- My daughter had both of her legs in walking casts to fix an achilles problem. It was very hard for her at preschool because of the sand situation. Her teachers were ...
- M., My two year old boy is currently in an arm cast. He has a green limb fracture from falling on an exposed tree root. First, I must tell you the little ones do get ...
- Hi working as a CNA dealing with casts sponge baths are the easiest but you can put a plastic bag on the cast and tie snuggly on the top of the leg and short showers w...
Britax Marathon vs Britax Boulevard
... and even if a baby's knees are bent only like one in 150 accidents had a broken leg - which is better than a broken neck in any case. ...
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- I have two types of Britax seat...not sure if one is the boulevard...but one IS the Marathon. I believe it is the top of the line. It is BIG. I can get it into my l...
- We have two of the marathons and love them. The girls sit high up in the seat and can see out the window, which has been great for my middle daughter. They have held...
- We bought the Marathon because it ws the best safety rated carseat on the market. I did tons of research including looking at the government and non-manufacturer stud...
HELP! My One Year Old ALWAYS Wants to Be Held!
My little "leg-hugger" is thirteen years old now, and taller than I am! (Funny.. .she just came up and .... 2 year old broken leg · my child is always hungry ...
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- I highly recommend a sling (or pouch, or wrap, or mei tai, etc.) The Original NoJo BabySling by Dr. Sears is a great starter sling and you can carry your daughter on ...
- Yes it is okay to let her cry some at one. Tell her some time is mom time and she can help you by practicing "mom" time by watching and learning. Maybe you could get m...
- Your doing great. Most kids go through this stage and it is just a stage, it will pass. Don't stress too much and if you need to set her down set her down and invite h...
Carseat Question
If you're worried about leg room, think of it this way...wouldn't it be better for your baby to have a broken leg in a crash than to be dead because his ...
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- Backwards for as long as possible! There are some videos on Youtube you can watch that demonstrate the impact a crash has on your baby while front and rear facing. ...
- yes you have to keep him rear facing until he is 1 and 20 lbs it has to be both, I have an 8 month old who is 20lbs and tall and we had the same issue but God forbid ...
- He needs to sit facing backwards till at least one year old. When my daughter turned one we turned her around. Shortly after we stopped at one of those car seat chec...
Toys to Play with While in Bed
My three year old daughter has broken her left leg and will remain bedridden ..... I ask because my son just had a broken leg (he's a little under 2) & he ...
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- I have been there! My daughter has had 5 hip surgeries and was bedridden each time for atleast 6-8 weeks. Sounds like you are doing the right thing and trying to keep ...
- NO great suggestions - just my deepest sympathies. My 10 year old was in a cast last summer for 6 weeks- and even tho she was on crutches she couldn't do much because ...
- -MagnaDoodle -A small set of plastic tinker toys (since they stick together you don't need a stable surface to build things.) -play dough (if you are willing to deal...
6 Year Old Broke His Leg on the Last Day of School :(
6 Year Old Broke His Leg on the Last Day of School :( .... 2 Year Old Broke His Leg--Need Activity Ideas to Keep Him Happy ... Broken Leg Activities ...
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- You could take a trip to the zoo. They have strollers that accommodate bigger kids at the zoo in the springs, maybe the Denver zoo has bigger kid strollers too, altho...
- How about making crafts. There are so many fun crafts on www.familyfun.com and then they work for gifts. Many of them don't cost a lot but are a lot of fun. We work on...
- Poor kid! Is your boy interested in Legos? My 6 yr old son can sit for hours(if I let him)playing legos. There are some really neat sets out there now, and he loves...
