Archive for May, 2009

What is your favorite backpack to use with a toddler and hiking?

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

kimboburly asked: Greetings! I have a 35lb toddler who can walk, but would need some carrying from time to time on long hikes. With this in mind, and knowing that I would also need to carry some supplies (water, cloth diaper, snacks), what is the best backpack you can suggest? Oh, ...

What can I substitute for my toddler’s pacifier at night?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

MSpsych asked: My toddler is 20 months old and still uses a pacifier, especially at night. He does not use it very much during the day, but it is a necessity in the car and at night. Lately he has been losing it at night and wakes up crying for ...

How to get a toddler to drink water?

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

proudpreemieparents asked: She drinks milk and juice just fine in a sippie cup. She will not drink water. Side note: Is water such as Propel ok for a toddler? (Maybe the flavor will get her to drink some water???)Nicholas

How old should a child be before you move them from a crib to a toddler bed?

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

lissabug_07 asked: My little girl is 16 months old and she is still in a crib but is trying to crawl out, we have moved the mattress all the way down and it did no good. So I am wondering if now is a good time to convert her crib ...

What toddler car seat would you recommend?

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

firsttimemom asked: Alright, my daughter is about to outgrow her infant carseat, and it is time to move up to the toddler one (as depressing as it is). Sad and embarassing part about is we are on a tight budget right now and can't get anything real expensive...does anyone ...

How old was your baby when you moved them to a toddler bed?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Jen-Jen asked: What caused you to move him/her to a toddler bed? I should say toddler bed or twin bed, which ever you used...Katherine

Did you bring your toddler into the hospital when your new baby was born?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Meghan [Caleb + #2 due 10.3.09] asked: My son will be two. I really want him to come meet the baby in the hospital after he/she is born (I'd have the MIL bring him for a few minutes), but I remember our hospital having signs up that no one under ...

Is it safe for my son to move to a toddler bed?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Turbo asked: My son is almost 17 months old and climbed out of his crib for the first time last night. He continued to climb out 4 more times immediately after that. The next night I left the side of his crib down do decrease the chance of him getting ...

How do i encourage my 2 year 3 months old toddler to be more sociable?

Monday, May 4th, 2009

enazlin asked: When we go out to family gatherings, she refuses to play with her toddler cousins and clings to her mommy. refuses to play/share with other toddlers/kids grandparents/ uncle/ auntie etc.. needs me around all the time. At home and outside she is very chatty and runs around freely ...

What age did you put your daughter/ son in a toddler bed?

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Momma to Kaeden Nicole asked: We're thinking about putting out 16 month old in a toddler bed soon...maybe at 18 months. What age did you put your kiddos in a toddler bed? Any suggestions for the transition? Also, any suggestions on a toddler bed?Dawson