Archive for December, 2008

How did your toddler do with teething during the canines?

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Bradley's MoM asked: The four fang teeth in the front, the last of the teeth to come in before the 2 year molars? Bradley is 17 months old and the poor thing is getting in all 4 canines at the same time! He hasn't slept a good night's ...

When is it safe to turn your baby car seat around to the toddler position?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

sparkelles75 asked: The convertable car seat we have says it is recommended to turn around to the toddler position when they reach 8 kgs. My child is already 7 months old and weighs 7.5 kgs. My husband says to wait for legality reasons. Would this be true too?Ella

The 24 month old I nanny is transitioning to a toddler bed. How should I handle naps?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Ivy G asked: I am worried he is going to start trying to refuse naps. What can I do to prevent this? He must nap, and the crib is not a problem at all right now, except he is getting big enough to climb out of it, so he needs ...

What did your toddler eat for breakfast today?

Friday, December 19th, 2008

RoXy asked: Today my 18 month old son ate some oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon with pieces of bananas, a handful of cheerios, and diluted apple juice. He also had his 4 oz of milk. What did your toddler eat? I try to get some ideas since this was ...

How can I encourage my toddler not to kick the back of my seat in the car?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

meanersbeaners asked: My son is almost three and we have a pt cruiser in which he sits pretty close up in his toddler seat and he generally likes to kick the back of our seats. I have tried moving him to the middle of the car, with no luck ...

How can I tell if my daughter is ready for a toddler bed?

Monday, December 8th, 2008

shawna s asked: My 13 month old daughter currently sleeps in a crib, but she always wants to sleep in my bed when I lay her down for a nap.She doesn't want to when I am there, but just when she is going to sleep on her own.Whenever I go ...

Anyone have any tips for an easier transisiton to a toddler bed for a two year old?

Monday, December 8th, 2008

cjh174 asked: My daughter is two and we just bought her a toddler bed for her room. She is only two, but she is very strong and tore her crib up. We cannot afford another crib, and think she is big enough for a big bed. Its only been two ...

How do you deal with a toddler who wont get in his carseat stiffens his body when trying to place him?

Monday, December 8th, 2008

mary asked: how do i deal with with my toddler who will not sit in his car seat and make himself very stiff to the point that it is hard for me to make him sit.please help. thanks.Zachary

How long should my toddler sit on the potty?

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

asked: I've read different sites that say you shoud make your toddler sit on the potty for a few minutes each hour but they don't specify how long. I want this to be a positive experience and if I make him sit there until he acually goes, we'll ...

How can I get my toddler with autism to feed himself?

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

alize88 asked: I have a toddler with Autism. He is 18 months. I want to teach him to spoon feed himself. Any tips?Sebastian