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My Toddler Is Turning into a Picky Eater.
Asked by T.F. from Melbourne
on September 27, 2006
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I have an 18 month old daughter who is growing increasingly tired of her food. Here's the catch - she only has four teeth. All in front. She has two side teeth comi...
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- Aw I'm sorry she's giving you a tough time BUT it sounds like a problem with her teeth and not taste really which is great. My son is really picky with everything. It'...
- Your pediatrician is right, don't make food a battleground or you will never win the war! Just leave small pieces of food in little dishes around at her level. Toddler...
- My nephew is the same way. He started at about 18 mos and he is 2 1/2 now and still won't eat. My sister-in-law gives him a pediasure drink everyday to make sure tha...
2 And a Half Year Old That Sleeps with Mom and Dad
Asked by A.R. from Wichita
on September 15, 2008
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how do i get my 2 and a half year old that sleeps with mom and dad out of our bed and what should i do about him throwing things and spitting on people this is not all...
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- I think that I would definitely handle those two issues at different times. Both are very hard issues and I wouldn't want to do both together. If it were me, I'd do ...
- You didn't say what type of bed he is in. If he is still in a crib and just doesn't want to sleep, he might be ready for a toddler bed. My oldest slept much better onc...
- i don't know about the bed thing, but my son is going to turn two in a few weeks and i'm not pushing the potty thing. to me i'd rather he be ready than force the issue...
Help Getting Toddler to Take Medicine
Asked by R.B. from Greensboro
on July 24, 2009
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My son, who will be three next month, has to take antibiotics three times a day for an infection. Once he received the first dose and realized how terrible it tastes ...
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- Take it back to the pharmacy and have them add a flavoring to it - bubble gum is usually the favorite but they offer over 300. If that doesn't work, ask if it comes i...
- Try using one of those medicine droppers even though you will probably have to still hold him down. Measure it, put it in dropper, hold him down, put as far back as p...
- Sometimes, even with the flavoring, there can be a pretty strong medicinal taste. Like you, I've tasted them before. If the flavoring idea doesn't work here's what has...
20 Month-old Won't Eat
Asked by B.Y. from Providence
on August 12, 2009
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Hi moms.
I used to roll my eyes when my friends would say their kids were fussy & wouldn't eat. Now I'm seeing first-hand how frustrating it can be. My son refuse...
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- Hello! I have 3 kids and they all went through that stage. My oldest(10) is better. My 9 yo will try anything but my 5 yo is still set in her ways. At 20 months, just ...
- I have a daughter with similar issues and it is more than a phase if he is gagging and having so much trouble with new foods. I would definitely request a feeding eva...
- From what you describe, I would not be too concerned, although I would definitely call the ped. and describe this situation to make sure he is growing properly and the...
Giving My Five Mo. Old Medicine
Asked by M.S. from Wichita
on January 11, 2007
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My daughter is five months old. It's her first time being pretty sick with an upper respirator infection and ear infection. I have to give her 3.5 ml of antibiotic a...
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- I found the droppers are much easier than the medicine spoons & put it in her cheek as far back as you can. Good luck! I totally sympathize.
- I found the trick was to go to the side of their mouth and squeeze it back that way. If it is in front they can push it out more. My younger one had a double ear infec...
- my son is the same way, I found putting it in a 1oz bottle of breast milk got it down!
Home Remedy for 15-Month-old Coughing (Phlegm)
Asked by C.M. from New York
on December 31, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 15-month-old baby has been miserable for the past two days because she has phlegm and can't spit it out! I've been giving her children's tylenol but it...
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- Do not give her any rice or milk that is the reason why she can not get rid of that have phelgm. When a child have have phelm on their chest, you can not use home r...
- Hi- My son was hospitalized with pneumonia and the nurses taught me how to break up the phlegm in his chest. They called it chest PT. (maybe you can look it up online...
- give her lots of fluids and put a cold vaporizer in her room ( the warm air humidifers breed bacteria). Steam also helps. Turn on the shower in the bathroom and hang...
Seeking Advice Concerning Behavior
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on April 10, 2009
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I have a wonderful little boy who'll be 4 in June who has been having a lot of difficulty with acting out at preschool. His teachers have had to spend a lot of time an...
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- My son had similar problems. He acted out when he felt hurt or without control. What the teachers and parents of the other children didn't understand was that taking ...
- N., I work with parents and preschools and I promise you, you are NOT alone with this challenge. It sounds as though your son's school is proceeding wisely; resp...
- I also have two boys and, while mine are older now, I have learded a lot from watching SuperNanny on TV. She is really great with kids & their parents. If you have not...
Child Won't Take Medication
Asked by M.N. from Jonesboro
on March 7, 2008
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My 19 month old son will not take medication when he is sick. He will spit it out, throw up or cry and scream. It is awful. Any suggestions?
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- I had a child like this . . .my husband and I as a team could hold her down and force the medicine - then she would throw up on us. When she was really sick, I asked ...
- My daughter does the exact same thing. She will even go so far as to gag herself. We are making a few breakthroughs though. Try bribing your son. I know it sounds ...
- M., Have you tried talking to your local pharmacist about the flavorings that can be added to medication? I did that with my son and it seemed to work. It costs aro...
Excessive Saliva at 18 Weeks?!?!
Asked by F.A. from Chicago
on October 15, 2008
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I am currently 18 weeks pregnant with my second child and experiencing a strange side-effect. My OB says he's never seen anything like it before and I'm desperate for ...
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- So nice to see a name to this. I had an excess amount of saliva when I was pregnant, as well. It was never to the extreme that has been mentioned here. I remember r...
- I wasn't that bad, but I slobbered on myself quite a bit. I would choke on my own spit all the time. My hubby would tell me to breath and swallow at different times....
- I had this happen with my 5th child. I brought a spit cup to every activity i was at. People thought i was probably chewing tobacco. I was also on the anti nausea d...
Nighttime Sleep Problems with 7 Week Old
Asked by K.V. from Phoenix
on August 6, 2009
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I have a 7 week old who, despite my attempts at follwing the "Baby Wise" techniques, is not sleeping for longer than 2 1/2 hours at night. She is very good about eatin...
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- Hi Kristen, I hope I don't sound to rude, but I think your 1st problem is your following "Baby Wise". I think that book is awful. I have 2 childern and with both I f...
- HI Kristen- I have a 2 week old and have been speaking with many lact consultants and friends of mine that nurse. I have been told over and over again that baby wise ...
- Probably because Babywise is a bunch of BS. Ezzo.info, while extreme cases to be sure, is enough for me to stay far away from him and his sick ideas. He has also cri...
