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Getting Rid of the Bottle!!?
Asked by S.O. from Lansing
on December 6, 2008
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My daughter just turned one and most of my friends children at this age have already stopped taking a bottle. My daughter seems to "need" the bottle. Any suggestions o...
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- I'm another mom who doesn't think it's a big deal to let her have the bottle! She just turned one. She's a BABY! Why does everyone make such a big deal about this? ...
- To be honest I don't think it's horrible for her to stil have a bottle. However I have been told that is it harder on the children the longer you let them have it. My ...
- I know a lot of other moms think it's okay to have a bottle when their child is two or three...but really, by that time, your child is old enough to hold a cup and dri...
Toddler Behavior Concern
Asked by E.O. from Minneapolis
on September 19, 2007
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My son is 2 1/2. For the longest time he has always acted up when I come to pick him up from childcare after work. I don't know if its that he just doesn't want to le...
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- First, I notice that you have another child only a year younger, so that is always a concern because you don't want to set a precedent with the next child. But all ch...
- The other posters are giving you good advice. I just want to add that for many kids ages 2-5, transitions are very difficult. Think how we feel when people are always ...
- My son acts up when I pick him up from daycare. It's absolutely normal behavior. Check out a book by Brazelton called Touchpoints. He goes over social and emotional de...
How Much Time Awake?
Asked by L.R. from Hartford
on July 6, 2008
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My 5-month-old son sleeps relatively well at night (still wakes up once or twice to eat) and takes several naps during the day, some 45 minutes, some an hour-and-a-hal...
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- Hi L., Your story sounds like my story! My son is now 7 months and is just beginning to go for longer 2.5-3 hour stretches. Many times 2 hours is still his limit,...
- I found a lot of help from the book "Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child". At times I remember 2 hours was the longest stretch my son could do, sometimes at 16 months it...
- Two hours or less awake at a time is totally normal and very healthy for baby. My son is 7 months and can still barely go 2 - 2.5 hours before he needs a nap.
Two Year Old Giving up Nap
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2009
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I have a 26 month old little girl who has suddenly stopped napping. Is this normal? It seems very early to be stopping. I was thinking she would nap at least until 3. ...
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- when i read this, i felt less alone. we are in the same exact boat. we try everyday to get her to nap. it's frustrating, i can empathize with you. a friend told me to...
- She's probably done napping (OH NOOOOOOO! I can hear you saying now!) but try having her do "quiet time". You make the rules: She has to stay in her room, but she c...
- there is a huge range of giving up the nap. for me, #1 napped until 4. #2 stopped napping around 20mos (yeah, i didn't like that much) #3 stopped at 28 mos. For me...
Help - My 10 Mo Old Is VERY Cranky. Cries, Bites Hits
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on December 21, 2008
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My son is now almost 11 mo old and has always been "high maintenance" He cried pretty much non stop for the first 4 months, and none of the doctors could ever give me...
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- it sounds like your son might be allergic to something, which would explain the eczema. maybe dairy?
- I don't have any sons so I don't know about the circumcision issues. But as the mother of two grown daughters I am telling you this- get that child to as many doctors ...
- There are a couple different specialists to try out, a pediatric urologist (one in pch but I can't remember the name) and a ped allergist. They probably don't want to...
Mommy's Girl - I'm the Only One Who Can Comfort Our 4 Month Old
Asked by L.A. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2009
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Over the past few weeks, my 4 month old daughter has become progressively more of a mommy's girl when she's upset. When she's feeling good, she'll interact delightful...
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- My advice after haveing 3 kids is - eat it up. Enjoy the moment. I know you're tierd and that it seems like it will never end, but it does and soon she'll be calling t...
- Well it may last it may not, but here is some perspective just in case this lasts. my daughter is a daddy's girl and reaches for him even when he's not in the room. I...
- Hi L.- This happened to me too. I actually had to leave the house and let my husband and baby work it out. Sometimes she cried for 2 hours straight while I was go...
Two Years Teething
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on March 5, 2008
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This may sound funny butI am a new mom so maybe not. Does anyone know if kids cut teeth at two years or are all thier teeth in by then? My son has been knawing at his ...
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- Two year molars are hard to get in feel in the back with your finger becareful he doesnt bite frozen bananas work well
- 2 year old Molars. They are rough and can take a while. Freeze a wet wash cloth and let him chew on that til it gets thawed. A few times a day should help keep the s...
- Hi E. M. Of course he is teething, They get more teeth at two, six, and twelve, then wisdon teeth at around 18, and no it does not sound funny, we all need hel...
Am I Doing Something Wrong?
Asked by B.T. from San Antonio
on December 19, 2008
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I don't know what I am doing wrong. My son is 10mnths old and as usually been a very good baby. However lately he has been really cranky all day long. Unfortunately I ...
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- Part of this is normal, however you might try to do a drop in visit at different times of the day to see how things are going and what is happening, this is for his sa...
- Perhaps on your lunch break, you should just drop in and see how he is responding to his care teacher. They may have made some changes in the class room that has unse...
- You have gotten some great advise however I am 100% with Marydee. We all tend to blame seperation anxiety or other issues and sometimes it could be the very daycare yo...
2.5 Year Old Wakes up at Night Screaming and Wanting to Get Out of His Crib...
Asked by H.L. from Los Angeles
on March 24, 2008
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Hi... I have a 2.5 year old (almost.. he's a november baby) little boy... we're having some sleep issues... he's never been a great sleeper, he'd wake up at night some...
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- It could be night terrors or separation anxiety.
- He's probably having nightmares... my daughter has been the same way the past few months... she's almost 2... and i was reading this book called "the secret lives of t...
- You've made progress with your son demonstrating his ability to sleep on his own...I cannot advocate co-sleeping at this stage, but I do have a suggestion! My hunch i...
Cat Biting
Asked by S.G. from Rapid City
on November 10, 2008
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I have a 14 year old cat who has always been a bit cranky although she always seemed to like my granddaughter, checking on her when she cried as an infant and all. Sh...
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- Honestly I would get rid of the cat. My cousin got bit by a cat in her wrist. It was such a severe bite that she now needs surgery. And her she is in constant pain ...
- Hi S., One idea would be to only allow your grandkids to pet the cat while the cat is in your lap. That way you would be able to better control the situation, and the...
- S., I don't think it is necessary to get rid of the cat. If your granddaughter is prone to play with the cat despite warnings (like hissing) I would just keep them...
