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Time for a Big Boy Bed...
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on February 1, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old is in need of a big boy bed since he figured out how to climb out of his crib. A little background information for you: he shares a room with his li...
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- We're in a similar situation, just with a little bit older girls (4 and 1 1/2 years old. Our 4 year old is getting too big for her toddler bed and they share a room, ...
- For your space limitations, a toddler bed is the way to go. You can use your crib mattress and all the same bedding. If you go with new bedding, i.e. character bedding...
- It is a challenge when they start finding their own independence isn't it - I sympathize with you! I have a 4 1/2 yr old boy and 11 month old girl. I just ran into a ...
Which Brand Toddler Sized 'Crib' & Soled Shoes Run the Largest for Chunky Feet?
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on January 30, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Which BRANDS of all leather shoes & soled shoes run the widest and tallest (my little one has wide and tall from bottom to top of the feet) that do NOT ha...
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- My son has chunky feet and thick ankles (all thanks to me) and we had great luck with See Kai Run. They're cute, sort of funky, and my son loved them. They aren't chea...
- I have to agree with the people who said See Kai Run. They are soooo cute, but my daughter could never wear them because they are really wide and her feet are really ...
- HI! Just wanted to say that I agree with one of the other women that Nordstom does the BEST job in fitting kids shoes. They have different price points in shoes and ...
Crib Sheets
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on January 4, 2009
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I am looking for suggestions on larger crib sheets. We bought a crib mattress and it ended up being slightly larger than the standard. We just made sure it met the min...
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- I had a mattress that was unusually small. I pinned the sheets tight underneath so they wouldn't move or cause breathing problems. I don't know just how big it is, b...
- You may also want to look up the manufacturer's website of the mattress and see what brands they recommend. If you don't get anywhere with that, call Babies R Us and ...
- I think they call them like "jersey knit" sheets or something like that, while they're hard to find, I found some at JC Penney last summer. They're stretchy, so they'r...
Can I Diet While Breastfeeding ?
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on June 11, 2008
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Can any one help me out, my daughter is 7 weeks and I still can't fit into my jeans. I really don't eat any more then what I did before I was pregnant but I can't seem...
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- You've gotten quite a bit of advice already, but I just wanted to give a little input and share my experience to give you hope. I was sick most of my pregnancy (los...
- Umm, yeah again it has only been 7 wks., although I do know how you feel. It has been 3wks. for me and I'm on the scale almost daily and staring at my little pooch won...
- Do breastfeeding mothers need extra calories or fluids? By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Calories | Fluids In general, you should simply listen to your body and eat to a...
Child with Seperation Problems
Asked by J.W. from Jackson
on November 27, 2006
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I have been dating the same person for seven months and my 11 year old daughter has stared giving me all kind of problems when he is at our house he would do anything ...
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- Hi J., I work in an elementary school, and I am sure that the guidance counselor would be happy to talk to your daughter. Our guidance counselor is very good wit...
- The first thing I picked up on was the statement "beats on my bedroom door". I am not coming down on you at all, we are talking about a child. When my fiance came on...
- Hi J. Im sure she feels awkward. I would not let him stay over until she is ready for him too. I know its hard but you have to make sure she is #1 in your life. You c...
Seekind Advice for Angry 8 Year Old Who Says I Don't Love Him When He Gets Angry
Asked by M.N. from Portland
on September 6, 2008
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I would like some advice on how to deal with an angry child who tends to place blame on everyone around him when he is having a fit. I am often told by him "I'll be go...
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- I agree that counseling might help your child, and it would also give you tools to deal with these difficult situations when they occur. Be sure to speak the truth ...
- My daughter used to do the same thing. Finally, I started laying down the rules. "No, ice cream until after dinner". If she started to throw a fit, I would have her...
- Counseling is a great idea, because there can be different reasons as to why kids are angry and understanding where it might be coming from, might help you to figure o...
Where to Find Pants That Fit a Long, Skinny 11 Year Old?
Asked by L.G. from Boston
on November 24, 2008
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Hi--
I'm having a terrible time finding long pants to fit my daughter who is 5' 2" and about 75 pounds. Everything is either too short, which doesn't work in the w...
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- My long skinny 12 year old found pants that fit at Delia's, which we found at the Burlington Mall. For her, the size 3-4 "short" or "regular" fit, believe it or not. T...
- I know gap has them and they come in jeans cords and most of their pants. Also try Limited too, These stores are not too pricey, but they are not cheap. I know they wi...
- I used to have to buy boys pants/jeans at Sears when I was a string bean young girl. The boys pants are narrower. My son is now 7 and a string bean himself. We find...
Child's Poop Always Clogs Toilet
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on April 13, 2009
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Does anyone have experience with this? My child's poop is so incredibly wide it won't fit down the toilet pipe. She is embarrassed about clogging the toilet regularly,...
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- Hi B., I was just thinking of putting the same question on Mamasource because this has been a problem with my oldest son for years and years (he's 13 now). Now my ...
- Hi B., Thank the Lord this is normal!!!! I always wondered how these big things come out of these little bodies :O) Anyway, we have to blame it on the "old pott...
- Wow, you just brought back an amusing memory. My oldest son also had the same problem. I remember my younger son once referring to his brother's poop, saying there w...
I'm an Emotional Wreck!
Asked by P.M. from Chicago
on August 19, 2008
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Hi mama's I just started my 3rd trimester and all of a sudden I feel like I am falling apart at the seams! I never got overly emotional in my first 2 trimesters but al...
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- So sorry to hear you are having a tough couple months. Do you have a pool that you can go to, that is deep enough that you can just let the water support your body. ...
- Try a chiropractor, or massage, maybe that will help turn your little kicker! I was the same way the last few weeks of my last pregnacy, I thought I was going to go c...
- First, you are not alone. It sounds like you have a wonderful partner in your husband and that is so important! Sounds like you have a future soccer player in there...
My Daughter Hits!
Asked by K.B. from Los Angeles
on December 28, 2007
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My 2yr old daughter started Daycare at the end of November. She is extreamly articulate and has always been a complete angel. At the begining of December, she slapped ...
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- Hi there..I havent even read your reply's below, so I am sorry if I am restating something from someone else. Here's the easy answer..she's 2! They dont necessarily ha...
- Here's my gut reaction to your post... I know that scolding and being sent to time out is commonplace, but from my experience, those things don't actually teach the ch...
- When Brookie hits, I do a physical restraint/big hug thing. Depending on the environment, I either hold her very tightly to my chest or face her out wrap my arms arou...
