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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 ...
Getting Bit at Daycare
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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For the second time my daughter comes home with bite marks on her face. I'm not getting straight answers from the facility that this won't happen again. From reading ...
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- This is a frequent occurrence. My daughter has been bit several times at daycare. On the 3rd occurrence (and I'm a very patient person!) I spoke with the director(s)...
- A friend of mine just went through this same thing. She talked to the director and they said that they were “shadowing” the little girl— they assigned one staff ...
- I would absolutely not tolerate this. Did they inform of the bite or did you just see it? They have a duty to write up every incident that occurs in the daycare. I ...
Kids Roaming the Neighborhood
Asked by A.K. from Detroit
on August 14, 2009
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Okay.. Here is the situation.. My kids are 5 (almost 6) and 4. I allow my 2 kids, alone in my backyard. They know they have to stay outback and in our yard. They are N...
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- Hi A.! I have a 6 and 4 yr old as well. I let them play outside with the neighborhood kids but only where i can see them. Honestly, you are not being over protect...
- You are a bit overprotective. My four children played out front growing up as did all the neighbors' children. Our street/neighborhood was safe. That is the big que...
- NOpe- I have the same problem and same rules. My son is 5.5 and my daughter 22 mos (she is not allowed outside alone). My son is allowed in the back yard when I am i...
Switching from Breast Milk to Formula
Asked by A.K. from Washington DC
on December 11, 2008
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My husband nd I are going to be going on a vaction in Febraury - Adults only. I currently breast feed my 4 monyh old son but want to start supplementing formula. I a...
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- I'm sorry, I just don't understand why you're going on an adults only vacation when you have a 4mo baby. Maybe I'm missing something here, but why would you wean your ...
- mix the formula and breastmilk. lke 3 ounces breastmilk to one ounce formula then try half and half then 3 formula 1 breastmillk til he gets used to all formula.
- A., I breastfeed my son for a whole year, unfortunately, I work full time so I have to supplement with formula. What I did was mix the formula with the breastmilk ...
Potty Training 3 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 5, 2009
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My son will be 3 in June and is not potty trained. A few days ago, he decided that he doesn't want to wear diapers anymore. Great!! We went with it and started tryi...
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- Hi J. I know what it is like. I never thought my boy would get the potty training idea. Our strategies were setting up a reward chart for when he went to the to...
- The first time going potty is the hardest. My son recently did it, but it was thanks to his daddy. One morning when Daddy had to get up early, he woke my son up to g...
- Don't give up yet. Potty training no matter what means about 2 weeks of messes you get to clean up.
Does Any One Use U-verse TV and ATT Internet?
Asked by P.N. from Detroit
on August 12, 2009
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we are wnating to switch from Comcast... any comments about ATT service and or customer service? We need great internet becuase we use out computer for business all ...
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- We have had ATT for about a year an love it. We have the Internet that is a step up from the basic and have had no problems. My husband works from home someetimes an...
- Hi P., My husband decided to switch us from WideOpenWest to AT&T U-verse about a year and a half ago because they offered him a great deal on TV and internet. (I ha...
- ATT U-verse is great! We have Never had a problem with our internet service (great speed) or our phone service-some with the T.V. We were one of the first to receive t...
Switching to Milk;
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2009
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I know that there are a lot of opinions out there on this one: switching my 1 year old boy from breastmilk to...?? Primary care pedi (and daycare provider w 25 yrs exp...
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- Cows whole milk....only avoid dairy if they are congested. Soy can be toxic in large amounts.
- My kids did great on cows milk. My brother has his kids on goats milk and they like that, so that's another suggestion. I would only worry about staying away from dair...
- Docs ALL say to avoid dairy when we're sick. But they usually mean WHILE WE'RE SICK. Not forever and always. (Wanna bake your noodle? Human milk makes us phlegmmy, too...
Considering Switching to Cloth Diapers for My 19Mnth Daughter
Asked by J.B. from Rochester
on September 4, 2008
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I have been doing a little research lately on cloth diapers and was thinking of switching to cloth for my 19 mnth daughter. She is showing NO signs of being ready to p...
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- I am a cloth user for my 2 yr old and my 5 month old. I'd say go for it, it makes them more aware, you will probably only have to buy one size, and its pretty easy. Yo...
- I think she is more likely to want to potty train if she is in cloth- better able to notice she is wet and dislike the feeling.
- Good for you! I have been cloth diapering my 15 month old daughter since birth. The only time we use sposies is when we are on vacation and I have to say my husband an...
Maternity Coverage
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on August 12, 2009
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I am switching jobs and my new employer is willing to pay my insurance, but I am to find a plan for the 4 employees. I am looking for a "group" plan for four that all...
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- They consider it a preexisting condition. Email your congressman and tell them you want the insurance companies to stop interfering with your health options.
- That is the policy with most health insurances, you have to wait one year before you get pregnant. Can't wait 4m into the plan, after one year, then you can get pregn...
- EDIT: OK, I now see your further explaination. That makes a whole lot more sense to me as to why you would be finding insurance and so on. Honestly, I don't know of ...
12 Month Well-baby Check up and Dropping Formula
Asked by S.F. from Charlotte
on December 18, 2006
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My son's 12 month well baby check is right around the corner and I wanted some advice... the ped. said with the 12 month my son would receive 5 shots (one of these is ...
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- Hey S., I agree with everyone about the shots. I am not sure why your little one is getting so many- my daughter is going in for her 12 month apt. on the 28th. She is ...
- Hello S., First about the shots. I wouldn't worry about making mutipleappointments for him. As you know children at that age don't remeber the naxt day what happen...
- Hello, there is nothing to worry about as far as getting the shots all at once. I have three children, set of twins who are 2 and a 4 year old and they've all gotten ...
