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Toddler Sleeping Issues
Asked by D.G. from Boca Raton
on October 24, 2008
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Hi all. My son, who will be 3 in December, is suddenly waking up several times a night and is clinging like crazy to me. I did have a baby 5 months ago, and he certain...
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- Hi D., Has anything in your house changed since the baby was born except the baby being there? Laundry detergent, bath and body products, new mattress, even eating ...
- Hi, D.. Well, Honey, never underestimate the power of a new baby on the heart and mind of the older child. Just because he has adjusted to the change does not mean he ...
- D., My son is turning 3 in 2 weeks. He started waking up multiple times a night a few months after turning 2. I think they just go through another period of clingyn...
Sleeping Issues
Asked by J.W. from New York
on February 10, 2008
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Hello! My almost 2 year old is getting up a lot at night,.. my pediatrician said that as long as he is going to sleep on his own at the beginning of the night, he shou...
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- hi J., is your 2 yr old still taking a nap? i've had this issue with my 3 yr old, but now that she doesn't nap, she's sleeping through the night. sometimes it is ha...
- You are right. you need to let him scream if that is what he is going to do. if he wakes up in the night put him back down, going in every 5 minutes to let him know it...
- Hello! I have a 2 1/2 year old that has gone through the screaming in the night thing too. We get up to check her and if she is ok we let her scream. She'll screa...
Smaller Crib Recommendations and Slings
Asked by J. from Chicago
on May 6, 2009
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Hello!
I am expecting baby #2 and live in a small house. Both my older daughter and the newborn will be roommates after the baby is originally with me in my room for...
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- I do not have advice on a crib but as far as slings I loved my cotton Hotsling!!! It was so comfy, I used it all of the time!! Congrats and good luck. http://www....
- When is your baby due? I loved using my fleece Kangaroo Korner pouch, but I used it in the winter time, and my baby still would sweat when he fell asleep in there. ...
- We use the Da Vinci Emily Mini Crib from Babies R Us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3336978. We like it a lot. I tried several slings and the ...
New Baby
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on June 12, 2008
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I am a working mom with a 12month old daughter. I have just found out that we are expecting again. We have a very small house and a small income. We will need to us...
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- Hello S.. I put all 3 of my kids in a normal bed at age 12 months with a side panel and they have done great. In fact my baby is just 13 months now. She loves it be...
- Our two are 22 months apart. We tried moving Hannah into the twin bed after Aaron was born to get her used to it before we moved him from the bassinet in our room to t...
- let her keep her bed for a while. get a pack and play for the new one . they change in size and will cost less than a new twin bed. new babies take a while to out gro...
Planning My Son's 7Th Birthday Party at Home - Small House, but Want an Activity
Asked by C.E. from St. Louis
on April 10, 2008
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I would like to ask for any ideas for a 7 year old boy's birthday party. We will be holding it at our house and I want them to be able to 'do' or make something to ta...
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- I did an art party a couple years ago for my son. I set up easles outside with paper and paint. We had newsprint on long folding tables and colors. Their favor was a s...
- Why not bug catchers? Boys love bugs. Just get some emty jars with lids, drill holes into the lids and have the boys decorate them with stickers, foam pieces, etc. ...
- For my sons 6th birthday, we had a "treasure hunt." We made up a treasure map for him to find his gift from us. He had 4 or 5 clues that took him downstairs, outside...
To Buy a New House or Not To???
Asked by B.O. from Great Falls
on January 28, 2008
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I am a mom of 5 living in a small 4 bedroom house. We are considering upgrading to a larger house but it would completely blow our budget for what we need. We are ou...
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- Are you a Savings Angel member? If not you will save HUGE. It is a website that has already began to change my live. (Local folks, originated in Holland, MI) I've only...
- Hey B., Go for it; I would do it. I am a firm believer of the family should sit together during dinner...
- I'd like to think there are more options than those two you listed, I would never put my self straped to a house, Maybe if there are some creative ways you could remod...
Debating over Getting a House Dog
Asked by K.S. from Enid
on December 2, 2006
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I am debating weather to get an house dog from my 15 month old daughter. We have two bigger outside dogs but they are too ruff with her but she loves them and always w...
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- K., you've gotten a lot of feedback, but I'll give you a little more I guess :) Dogs are great animals for kids, but as many of said, it is not a good idea to get a p...
- Hi K., I personally think that getting any dog for a 15 month old child is a big mistake. Small dogs are more prone to bite then bigger dogs, and small dogs are mor...
- I will give you my opionion as a professional. I have been a professional dog trainer now for about 3 years. I teach K-9 obiedience classes as well as do personal le...
8 Month Old Eager to Wake at 4 Am
Asked by K.M. from Asheville
on February 29, 2008
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I have an 8 month old son who for the most part is a good sleeper. He gets at least two naps a day (usually around an hour each) and goes to bed by 7pm. He sleeps good...
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- If he is in your room, and wakes up at 4, just lay there and let him play or talk to himself and you try to sleep. He is probably just use to the routine and you will...
- Hi, Two things I wanted to tell you. First, at 8 months, try to get him down for only one nap. That could be the problem. I have a 15 month old and she's been napp...
- Just wanted to add a little bit to everyone else's advice...if you do try to put him to sleep an hour later, it's probably better to slowly adjust the time. You know, ...
