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New Activity Ideas for Toddlers? I Have Some Too...
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- Read to them - that is generally more of a quiet activity (also necessary at times ;-)(, however there are really neat books that invite the kids to be active. The two...
- String Cheerios or Fruit Loops on shoe laces Play with playdough - there are tons of good recipes on the web for making it at home - letting them help in the kitchen ...
- Make a Rice table. (Like a water table) Have containers and spoons & measuring cups etc. Then just vacuum when they are done! You can get huge sacs of rice for rea...
Needing Help for 2 Things
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- with the fits, for my son the only thing that worked was putting him in his room and shutting the door. He couldnt come out until he showed me his happy face (a smile ...
- I would definately pick up your son. At one, you cannot spoil them. They only want to be that close for such a short time. Letting him sob until he throws up is ver...
- Being an 11 month old little boy is the definition of a Mamma's boy! He should be at that age. For heaven sake pick him up, way before he gets to the point of throwing...
Birthday Ideas for the Pumpkin Patch
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- If you need birthday invitations, I would be happy to make something custom for you with a pumpkin patch theme www.WorksofaWink.com Instead of a cake you can do pum...
- Ah..J.! Noah's Ark Animal Workshop has the CUTEST stuffable animals. I come to your location and bring all of the animals for the kids to hand-stuff and name. Y...
- Instead of gift bags why not dress the guest in bandanas, hats, sheriff's badges. They could enjoy them throughout the party. Oriental Trading would be a good source...
Kids Halloween Party
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- mini carrots = "witches fingers" to dip in ranch dressing = "witches brew" grapes (off the stem)= eye of newt (or any kind of eyeball) Also a fun game for all a...
- Someone used chicken nuggets for fingers once-- but at that age, I don't think it matters. You can look on the internet, but most of it is desserts or really gross loo...
- Mummy Dogs: Hotdogs Crescent Rolls Mustard Cut crescent rolls in strips, wrap around hotdog leaving room for a face. Bake according to temp on crescent roll pa...
My 10 Month Old Is Not Crawling Yet.
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- Hi, Byron White, in my opinion the best developmental psychologist, recommends in this situation to get a walker and just keep an eagle eye on them--because your son r...
- My son is now 5 years old and he didnt crawl until after he was walking!!! He was a little round thing and couldnt hold up his weight long enough to actually crawl. Ju...
- Hi T., My daughter was 12 months when she first started to crawl. And she started to walk about 2 weeks after that. Every child is different so he will crawl when h...
How to correct a tiptoe walking toddler?
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- Have you looked into the possibility that your child may have sensory isues? Its not a big deal, most people have diffrent quirks, some people get testing and help wit...
- my kids did this as well but only when they had shoes off. so I stated makeing them wear their shoes more often which corrected the problem. since with shoes on they l...
- Along with the suggestions of sensory issues and the idea of physical therapy, I would like to include another thought. Tip toe walking can also be an indication of t...
Best Toddler Book
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- They have the what to expect during the toddler years and I find it to be very helpful. This book takes you to age 3 and I think a bit beyond. Hope this helps.
- Hi L. - I loved that book also. The next book I believe is WHAT TO EXPECT THE TODDLER YEARS. I am pretty sure you can find it at any book store. ...
- I've heard the "Happiest Toddler on the Block" is really good and helpful...
When to Have Another Baby?
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- I've always heard that having kids close together is better than having them too far apart. My brother, sister and I are all 3 years apart and for the most part we go...
- my kids are 5 years apart, it wsa great becuase my daughter was fully potty trained and could dress and for the most part bathe herself, she was also in Kindergarten, ...
- I think it is more important to think about how it is for them than how hard or easy it might be for you. I think 2 years or less is good for them to be close to each...
Breaking Away from the "Bottle"
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- Start by not giving it to him at nap time.....then start by not alway giving it to him at bedtime....."time" being the word here....go slow so the change will come to ...
- Hi B.. My son (almost 5) was so much easier to ween than my daughter (22 mo.). She is offically off of the botttle now; which took a good month. She did however sta...
- Hi B., What I did for my son was this...Start giving him the bottle in another room. Then in his room, read books instead of the bottle. This still gives you cudd...
Indoor Playground or a Fun Zone
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- The Wellington Mall and Boynton Beach Mall have an indoor playground. I take my son there from time to time at night to wear him out. He likes it a lot. Good luck an...
- I'm not sure what area you are in, but in West Palm Beach by the Baby's R Us (in the same parking lot) there is a new indoor play place for younger kids. Also, there i...
- E., All the other moms have some great suggestions. Just to add, the place that the other mom is referrring to is called Crystals Imagination Station. It is located...