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Minor Head Injury/Fell off the Bed
Asked by Y.A. from New York
on December 25, 2008
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My son just turned 6 months and he just learned to roll over on to his stomach. While I was putting my shoe on, he rolled off the bed in an instant. He fell on his sid...
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- First thing is not to panic. And forget guilt. Really. There is no way to avoid all accidents at this age. Probably, not his first bump, and (unfortunately)not his las...
- I am sorry you had to experience this accident. I have had children fall on their heads. The doctor told me to look at the pupil of their eyes and if they dialated the...
- Dear Y A, Hi, I am an older mom of 5 and now have 3 Grand children. You are not alone. When my 4th child was jusr a few months old I wanted to take a shower and decide...
How Do You Feel Your Child Is Safe on School Field Trips??
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on April 13, 2009
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Hello Moms,
My daughter is in first grade and has only attended one school field trip so far which was to a musical. I was VERY hesitant to let her go because it wa...
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- I would agree with the other posters that this is experience is not the norm. The volunteers usually only have about 3-5 kids to watch in their group, unless they don'...
- I'm sorry. We have been on numerous field trips....just wait til it is overnights!! You have to trust that you taught your daughter well. It is hard to let go, e...
- Now for things to make you feel better for if you can't go. Talk to the teacher about the field trip and your concerns. Call the arboretum and ask about the faci...
Bathing
Asked by S.M. from Cincinnati
on February 8, 2009
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I know this may sound strange, but at what age did you stop watching your child every second when they where in the tub. I had someone tell me the other day their 3 yr...
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- Hi S., I have a 4 yr old son that I still watch while he takes a bath. I'll leave him for a minute or two, but I severely stress the importance of not getting up or ...
- My little boy is 3-1/2. His bath is attached to his bedroom so I will let him play in the tub by himself with the door open while I busy myself in his bedroom. I am ...
- I don't even let my 3yr go in the bathroom to go potty by herself yet. There is too much trouble they can into. I don't think 3 is an appropriate age. I still sit r...
Fayette Mall Play Area
Asked by R.H. from Lexington
on September 27, 2007
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Has anyone had a problem with security at Fayette Mall? I was in the play area yesterday with my 2 year old son. I had a water with a lid, which I know is against the ...
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- I have been there many times and never even saw the security people let alone seen them act like that. How scary for you and how shocking to be treated that way. My bi...
- Oh wow...how rude!! I would suggest sending emails to all the news stations. I think channel 27 does the segment called "27 on your side" where they do the kind of u...
- Wow! I ave never really spent time there, but I would NEVER expect to be treated like that there or anywhere for that matter. The mall is owned by a larger group. I wo...
Mom Leaving Town, but Kids Are Staying Home.
Asked by T.B. from Phoenix
on June 6, 2009
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I am going to be leaving town in a few weeks and I am thinking about leaving my kids home during the day with my neighbor's almost 16 y/o daughter. I am very confiden...
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- I would pay her anywhere from $250-300 My reasoning for this is that the more you pay her, the more committed she will be do doing this for you. As a teenager I d...
- Depending on the age of the children and how many it should be between $100 and $200
- I would pay her the minimun wage in your state x 33 hrs. In AZ that would come to about $240.
Change in Behavior in Niece
Asked by H.H. from Chicago
on January 13, 2009
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Hi Mommas:
I wanted to get advice on an issue with my 9 year old niece. She is the most humble, well-behaved child I've ever known. She's already developing at an ear...
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- You've received some great advice and I just wanted to add my voice to the choruses to support your niece. Support her "gut" feelings and support her so that she does...
- Hi H., Your niece is lucky to have an aunt like you who is concerned for her safety. I would do some checking on the new husband. Try running a background check,...
- Karen really makes you think about what would happen if you don't. I think Roxann has a great approach.. her words are not offensive but make the statement. What k...
Is My Baby Safe?
Asked by D.H. from Rochester
on March 20, 2007
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I have 3 children. And we go to Grandpa's house a lot. My youngest is 7 mos. old. My dad has 2 Schnauzers. They seem nippy, is my baby safe around them. They are ...
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- Hi Donna, I wanted to respond to this question because there are too many people that are against trusting any animal around young children...that being said, let me a...
- I would not trust them near your childs faces, if they are nippy dogs. Be careful.
- You should know first of all that I am NOT a fan of little dogs, anything under 75 pounds is just a waste of fur...sorry to anyone that likes them. We have a Husky/w...
My Little Explorer Can Undo All Our Childproofing - Help!
Asked by J.B. from Nashville
on August 18, 2009
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Hello Moms! Ok, so my 22 month old son is now able to unlock the doors to our house and lift up the child gates - as of this week! He must have hit a growth spurt beca...
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- Hey J., I guess my son was around 2 years old when he started exploring more. I guess it was around this age that we let him go at will a little more around the house...
- Your son is old enough to know what he can and can not touch around the house. He is old enough to know he can't leave the house without permission. He should know not...
- We have 2 boys who are 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 and I so remember those days. Our youngest is still in the crib with tent, we tried taking it down couple times but even the ro...
Too Old to Visit the Restroom with Mom?
Asked by S.C. from Seattle
on August 18, 2009
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My DS is seven years old and big for his age. He looks like he's at least eight! It's starting to feel awkward bringing him into a
women's public restroom with me....
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- Child safety experts say 10 and to go into the stall with them up until that point or use a family restroom if available. Now when my husband is out with us we each ta...
- Every child is different, I don't think there is a set age that he should have to go to the restroom on his own. I think it is just fine for him to continue to use the...
- I would do the same thing. My 5 year old is bigger then most 7 year old and I even get looks, but I don't care. I don't feel comfortable letting him go in a men's ro...
