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My 3 Yo Swallowed a Quarter an Hour Ago
Asked by S.O. from San Diego
on June 30, 2008
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My 3 yo son is now at the peds with Daddy getting an x-ray to see where his quarter went. Poor kid was at first freaked out that his throat hurt from swallowing the q...
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- Hi S., my son swallowed a penny when he was 4, i took him to medical, (we lived in japan at the time) and the doctor told me he would pass it, and with in 48 hours he ...
- thanks for the funny update :o) rah LMAO. thank you soooo much for sharing. that was hilarious. and i stopped by to read this post because i KNOW i will be in th...
- Kids do the craziest things don't they! I am sure your son will be fine, and you and your hubby will too. In fact it is prob more traumtic for you than your son! Bu...
My Daughter Swallow a ROCK!!
Asked by V.C. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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Hi moms, as always I come to your expertise in this difficult/akward situation I am going through.
My 2 and half daughter swallowed a small rock (size of a marble). ...
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- I really don't think you need to dig through her poop to find it. When I was about 4 I swallowed a large marbles. I never told my parents until a few years ago. I'm 26...
- Not to worry! There is no reason why a small rock would cause problems. Be patient and it will pass. Just don't leave small magnets or button batteries around! M.
- Sounds like you've had lots of good advice, but I couldn't resist sharing my story... at three years old my son almost choked on a quarter, but ended up swallowing it....
Choking
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on January 6, 2011
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We had a very scary experience earlier this afternoon. I can't stop thinking about it. My 2-year old daughter was eating a piece of hot dog and she started to choke. T...
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- youre never supposed to put your finger in to try to swoop it out. my pediatrician told me to first lay the baby down on stomach or side. try to let them cough it out ...
- I took c.p.r., not that long ago and was taught the sweep technique, but now i hear its not good, i hear that it can push the stuff back, causing more damage. actually...
- Take a CPR/First Aid class. They are offered by the Red Cross or at your local hospital. Get in there and take that class this week! You need to learn the Heimlich Ma...
Grapes Whole?
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on November 30, 2007
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Just wondering if other people cut their kids grapes or let them eat them whole?? I toured a childcare center a few months ago and I don't know why the lady brought i...
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- I always cut my childs grapes in half. When she was two she got one stuck in her throat whole and was choking on it. Since then I don't question cutting grapes. B. S.
- Please cut the grapes, and everything else that has the potential for choking. I was a pediatric nurse at a local hospital and unfortunately, we saw many children who...
- It's not about how many teeth your kid has. They can still easily (accidentally) suck a grape or tomato into their windpipe. I was feeding my daughter whole grapes a...
Help Needed on Size of Finger Food Bites
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on January 10, 2010
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Hi moms! My daughter never took to purees and mashed up foods so I started her on "finger foods" about a month ago. She has done well with the basic soft stuff as well...
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- Hello J., It is wonderful that you are being so protective of your little one and doing it because of the desire to keep your child from harm. I have 5 children, bee...
- I am of the "better safe than sorry" school myself, so I understand your concern. I would continue to cut pieces small until she starts really chewing things. You ca...
- The small bites you describe are perfect. If you are going to give her apples or pears, I would give her the Graduates jars of cut up apple and pears. Fresh apple/pear...
What You Didn't Think of When Childproofing
Asked by R.P. from Lansing
on April 9, 2008
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Hi ladies! I have a 9 month old who is not crawling yet....we are trying everything to get him moving but he is just content sitting or laying on the floor with a boo...
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- I wouldn't try too hard to get the mobility going. I was 2 before I walked and was also content to sit around and I'm okay. My son, however crawled at 9 months and ran...
- I found that even though I go thru and "childproof " my home, That doesn't do it all... You have to home proof the child. YOUR home may be as safe as you can make it, ...
- Hi, please don't stress over not crawling. My children all walked then crawled. The only thing you can do is place him on his tummy and if he wants to do something he ...
2 And 3 Year Olds Won't Listen Unless You Yell at Them?
Asked by M.M. from Portland
on May 4, 2008
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My wife uses this a lot - and so I thought I would ask some moms what they think!
We have two children, a girl and a boy, age 2 and 3. When they get it in their ...
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- My mother yelled at my sister and I CONSTANTLY while we were growing up. All it really did was eventually lead to a pit in my stomach and fear (physical force was usua...
- Consequences! For example, "You take the cushion off the couch again and you will not be allowed to sit on the couch today." Then FOLLOW THROUGH! It will take effor...
- Kids do what you train them to do and you have trained them to come when you yell. If you want to train them to come when you call, and to do it the first time, try p...
