Forum: General
December 8th 06, 04:41 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Hot wheels or similar for 2 yr old
The toilet tube test?? So if it fits through, it's too small?
Just wondering since I'm in the process of removing small items from my
3 year olds playroom. My 7 month old is showing signs of...
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Forum: General
December 8th 06, 02:41 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Hot wheels or similar for 2 yr old
Little People have a train set, I'm not sure if they have a car set but
it's worth checking into.
KR
wrote:
Hi all,
The recommended age for Hot Wheels is 3+. However, our...
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Forum: General
December 8th 06, 02:39 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
play date -- did I do the right thing?
I wouldn't mind if somebody corrected my child, in our play group it's
often hard to keep your eye on your toddler at all times since most of
have younger children as well. It's not like you used...
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Forum: General
December 5th 06, 01:21 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 4
Views: 831
Crying fits
I twould have to agree with others when they say it sounds like a
tantrum. At that age they are trying to learn how to control all their
emotions and feelings. Crying is one way and you guys are...
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Forum: General
December 1st 06, 05:36 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,003
Normal 2-year-old? Or Mommy messing up?
Sometimes if my daugther absolutely refuses to put something away that
is very in the way then I pretend to trip over it and hurt myself. It
does work. I don't do this for the little things, but if...
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Forum: General
November 30th 06, 05:20 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,003
Normal 2-year-old? Or Mommy messing up?
My daughter didn't do this at 2, but at 3 she is certainly trying my
patience. She tends to listen to DH more, I assume because she sees
him less as he works all day while I stay home.
I tell her...
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Forum: General
November 20th 06, 03:52 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
saving stuff
I use a food tray, one of the ones with about 6 sections in it and a
dip section in the middle, it comes with a cover that snaps on to the
bottom. I keep this stacked with different crafts supplies,...
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Forum: General
October 27th 06, 11:07 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,274
reading story books to toddlers
I take my children (6 months and 3 years) to the library every 3 weeks
and we get 18 books (the maximum) every time. I let her pick out
whatever books she wants, however simple or complicated. They...
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Forum: General
October 24th 06, 12:31 AM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 6
Views: 968
Alarm Clock for four year old
I would put her to bed earlier, but that's just me!
I make waking my 3 year old up a game, if I go in and she's asleep I
say, "what is that big bump in the bed?" I pretend to lie down and go
to...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
October 18th 06, 12:56 AM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,425
Co sleeping, colder temps, drafty house
My DD (5 months now) never liked being swaddled and I used to cover her
up with a double layer flannel blanket. Now I just put fleece jammies
on her without blankets since she likes to pull the...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
October 16th 06, 06:35 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,954
wet nurses
I would never nurse another baby, or let somebody nurse mine. But, if
the need was there (we don't have the need or resources here) I would
donate pumped milk to somebody. I'm a milk factory, I'm...
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Forum: General
October 16th 06, 06:31 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 94
Views: 4,138
toddler questions
Why try to sound non-judgemental? It's a dirty habit, when we walk
past smokers I intentionally guide my daughter further away from them
telling her I don't want her breathing in yucky smoke. We...
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Forum: General
October 14th 06, 08:10 PM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 9
Views: 628
3yo toothbrushing questions
I've been using fluoride toothpaste since my daughter was about 1.5, my
dentist recommended it and said that the amount of fluoride ingested
would not be harmful. She spits sometimes but often...
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Forum: General
October 9th 06, 12:58 AM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,677
Need help with behavior
It is really hard to find that balance, I have a hard time finding a
balance with only 2 kids, 1 husband, 1 dog...
I try to devote the mornings to activities, I take the kids to
playgroups,...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
October 6th 06, 10:45 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
tooth decay-1yr old
When my daughter was about 18 months she was on antibiotics and I
noticed that her teeth were brown by the gums. I got really upset and
thought I wasn't brushing enough, but they did go away! I...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
October 2nd 06, 04:38 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
Baby sleeps while nursing! HELP!
Both my girls were like this, I just tried to keep both of them on the
breast as long as possible. This sleepy phase will pass before you
know it! My 2.5 year old didn't seem to mind much that I...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
September 30th 06, 05:49 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,081
NIP in church? Appropriate?
Jesus also ate breakfast every day, but I wouldn't sit in church and
eat my bagel and coffee... I'm not against nursing in church, but the
reason I wouldn't do it is because then I couldn't stand up...
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Forum: General
September 28th 06, 12:26 AM Posted to misc.kids
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Replies: 3
Views: 462
toddler lost interest in chores
Find other things for her to do, as others have said. Perhaps she
would be a better helper at putting the salad dressing on the table, or
counting out forks for everybody, or sweeping the floor...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
September 27th 06, 09:47 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,126
when to switch to forward facing carseat?
Ideally you should keep her rear facing as long as you can, since it is
safer. People do this more so in Europe then in North America, from
what I have heard. It really doesn't matter if her legs...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
September 20th 06, 02:21 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding,misc.kids.pregnancy,misc.kids
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Replies: 137
Views: 16,894
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Forum: Pregnancy
September 20th 06, 02:21 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding,misc.kids.pregnancy,misc.kids
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Replies: 137
Views: 6,918
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Forum: General
September 20th 06, 02:21 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding,misc.kids.pregnancy,misc.kids
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Replies: 138
Views: 7,916
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Forum: Breastfeeding
September 18th 06, 11:58 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,698
Dental work & bresatfeeding
I have to get a cavity replaced next week, I am exclusively
breastfeeding my 4 month old. Is it okay or should I wait??
KR
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Forum: Breastfeeding
September 14th 06, 02:12 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 7
Views: 830
Cholesterol meds compatible w/bf'ing
When my husband had cholesterol issues he was given 6 months before
re-testing. He never did need meds, just started eating better (whole
grains, oatmeal, few sat & trans fats, lots of fruits &...
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Forum: Breastfeeding
September 14th 06, 02:08 PM Posted to misc.kids.breastfeeding
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,098
Yahoo group for women....
Anyone interested in joining a member only group for nutrition,
exercise, fitness and general health is welcome to join.
I created a Yahoo Group. The member ship will be open so invite
whoever you...
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