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Lyz posted:After taking the path of least resistance with Chris and letting him nap in swings and vibrating chairs, or on my boob, the only way I can get him to nap now is lying in bed next to me with a pacifier and some soft lullabies playing. About five minute after he closes his eyes I switch him to the crib (I used to leave him on the bed but he fell off after he decided to wake up and crawl around without making a peep). I wouldn't leave him to work it out on his own. Can you address the warmth in his room issue? Maybe dress him in warmer pajamas or turn your heat up higher than you normally would just so the nursery does get warm enough?
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Sep 22, 2012 21:44
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Budget Bears posted:Hey parenting thread! I'm not a parent but I'm a nanny who works with two school-age girls (7 and 10) and I was hoping someone here might be able to give me some ideas on how to get the younger one to focus. Maybe some other parents of 7-year-olds can give me ideas on what helps their kids stay on task? Is she expected to sit still and do all of these things right after school? That sounds like too much to expect from a 7 year old.
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Oct 2, 2012 02:24
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You could also get like a hearth gate and just go around the bottom of the steps. http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Close-Hearth-Gate--Black/dp/B006OJIKD0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350318634&sr=8-1&keywords=hearth+gate
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Oct 15, 2012 17:31
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Superdawg posted:Thanks for the responses. Yeah, I was thinking about the hearth gate. Was curious where everyone else stood with regard to what they were doing. The price makes me just wanna keep going with putting something big on the stairs so he just can't get by it. That's not going to work long-term though.  We have hearth gates around fireplaces and we used to have one to the doorway of the kitchen and they work great.
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Oct 15, 2012 18:14
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I wouldn't wake him up to nurse as long as he's a healthy weight.
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Oct 23, 2012 03:49
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You don't have to wean at one. If you really want to though, there's no reason your kid needs cow's milk. There are other places to get calcium and vitamin D. You could try other types of 'milk' like soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, hemp milk. All of those have fortified versions.
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Oct 24, 2012 00:57
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My kids woke up for a nighttime snack for awhile after they were weaned. Here's the page on Kellymom about nightweaning: http://kellymom.com/parenting/nighttime/weaning-night/ I wouldn't leave a 10 month old to cry for food.
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Nov 2, 2012 15:56
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LuckyDaemon posted:Hello thread. I am about to fly with my 18 month old, alone. Please kill me. Does he like presents? Wrapped small toys can be a hit. Foods he doesn't get to eat often. Coloring books and crayons or markers are good.
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Nov 25, 2012 22:30
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Lyz posted:By manual do you mean ones that you pump by hand? If so, don't even bother unless you are gushing milk. I had a pretty normal flow and I couldn't get crap from a hand pump. The manual ones worked fine for me. They weren't as comfortable as the electric but since insurance is paying for it, I see no reason not to get it. I don't have a preference to recommend though.
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Nov 28, 2012 01:36
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ChloroformSeduction posted:Does everyone pretty much do the Santa thing? We're not there yet, but I'm a little uneasy with the idea. At the same time, I remember how great the idea of Santa is. Is there some sort of middle ground? Like, telling them it's a big group pretend? We don't do Santa. If my kids ask me something (Is Santa pretend?), I don't lie. I know it's a weird position to take and it's not a common one but I'm comfortable with my decision. I have heard some people talk about the spirit of santa and they do it that way with their kids and they let their kids pretend to be santa too. If you go either of these routes know that some parents will be extremely pissed off if your kids tells their kid that Santa is pretend. I've prepped my kids by telling them some people believe in Santa and that's okay and it's not polite to tell them he's fake, just like we don't tell people God is fake.
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Dec 8, 2012 04:12
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iwik posted:My little dude has been a drool monster for a couple of weeks, and for the last week or so started to get a bit fussy and try to shove his whole fist in his mouth and chew on it, so we're assuming teething is starting. Sounds like teeth to me! They can come up and then go back down before they finally emerge for good though so it could be awhile. Tylenol helps! Or Ibuprofen. Poor little dude, teething sucks.
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Dec 8, 2012 04:22
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MoCookies posted:I'm flying with my 13-month old kiddo on Christmas, and as usual before travelling, I'm wrecked with anxiety. I flew with him solo when he was 5 months old, but he wasn't walking then, not to mention that he was so much physically smaller. We've done some lengthy car trips too, but I think it's the "lap infant" aspect that has me the most worried. If he's kicking the seat, turn him around so he's straddling your lap instead. If you bring a bag of stuff (snacks and toys - you can even wrap the toys to make them extra exciting) that helps with the boredom/quietness issue. If he gets a little loud, it happens. Kids will be kids. I wouldn't feel very confident about avoiding colds but I also wouldn't worry too much about colds unless your kid is immune compromised and then I'd be asking a doctor what precautions you should be taking.
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Dec 9, 2012 22:44
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hepscat posted:I tell you one way it's drat useful: getting them to bed on Christmas Eve. I tell mine "I can't put the presents under the tree until you're asleep!" and they go to bed pretty easily Christmas Eve.
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Dec 11, 2012 22:17
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Oxford Comma posted:Tricks for getting kids to just eat their dinner? Are they just not eating anything? I think you need to give more details. Make things they like, cut them into fun shapes, make the plate fun, try different things, give them small portions, have them help prepare the food, let them pick things out at the grocery store, give them options.
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Dec 26, 2012 06:47
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Chickalicious posted:I think you're being overly paranoid. Yes. Stranger abductions are VERY VERY RARE. You and your mom need to stop being obnoxious about your sister's parenting choices. If the kids were 2 & 3 I would think differently.
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Jan 4, 2013 19:09
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Konomex posted:I can't work out if you're joking or being serious. Things are just as safe as they were in those days. Actually, they're probably safer in some regards. The only reason they don't seem as safe is because the media and the internet make any child abductions so much more known about. If your child is going to get abducted, it's more likely to be someone they know. Completely agreed. Kid abductions by strangers are not more common. That's a myth. Also you shouldn't teach your kids 'stranger danger' but instead focus on rules about not going anywhere without first telling a parent/guardian. People talk to strangers all the time so it can be confusing to a kid. "Don't talk to strangers but say Hi to this person you don't know because I'm telling you to! Mom talks to strangers all the time!" It's a weird mixed message. Tell your kid that you won't ever send a stranger to pick them up without first telling them about it. Teach them to run to an adult woman if they need someone to help them because adult women are very likely to stay with the child and help figure out how to find their parent if they're lost.
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Jan 5, 2013 04:40
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I want to also mention that you say your baby is getting too tall. This very well may be - but I want to make sure you aren't judging that based on his legs being folded or touching the backseat. When he's rearfacing, that is completely fine. He's too tall for the rearfacing seat when the top of his head is an inch away from the top of the carseat shell. http://www.thecarseatlady.com/car_seats/rear-facing_seats_6.html My daughter is 2 and is still rearfacing in a Britax Boulevard. My sons were both rearfacing until a bit longer than age 3.
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Jan 6, 2013 04:27
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NevergirlsOFFICIAL posted:My son is 1 years old, old enough to throw things in the trash can. What's the best trash can with a lid that he won't be able to open and throw my wallet away etc? You can get one with a locking lid. We have this one and it works great. http://www.amazon.com/simplehuman-40-Liter-Slim-Plastic-Black/dp/B004L9L42O/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_img_y
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Feb 9, 2013 03:10
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Wojtek posted:My 8.5 month year old has a new habit of waking up and screaming until you pick her up, to which she falls asleep until you put her down again, when the screaming starts again. Also happens when putting her to sleep for the night. You could try a third alternative. There's 'the no cry sleep solution' book you could read. You could try different routines. I wouldn't do the cry it out thing you want to do. Maybe meet in the middle, try a new routine and compromise. Good luck.
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Feb 14, 2013 20:33
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Helanna posted:The sleep thing is a killer Read The No Cry Sleep Solution. http://www.amazon.com/The-No-Cry-Sl...+sleep+solution  I would not do cry it out. Your 8 month old does not need tough love. She does not understand why you aren't responding to her.
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Feb 15, 2013 19:04
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Twatty Seahag posted:I wish we would have set better limits about food early on. Our daughter was very reluctant to move on to solids and really didn't show much interest in table food until 15 months. I was so ecstatic that I basically let her eat whatever she asked for. She's extremely picky so when we find something remotely healthy she likes, we end up making it every night for her instead of her eating with us. She's slowly getting better but very reluctant to try new things and often won't eat her lunch at daycare. It seems a lot of kids have a phase where they don't like to eat certain foods and become very picky. Some kids are also just more naturally picky than others. I would say that's less your parenting and more personality in my experience.
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Feb 19, 2013 19:40
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Mnemosyne posted:Does anyone have any recommendations for baby spoons that aren't made of plastic (and aren't silicone-coated)? I've gotten pretty paranoid about plastics since I was pregnant, especially plastics that are exposed to heat. The only spoons I see in the stores are plastic or metal with the silicone or other rubbery coating on the bowl. Just use a regular spoon if you're paranoid about it. Or order baby silverware on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Oneida-Paul-Revere-3-Piece-Baby/dp/B000FMTOQE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1361316499&sr=8-3&keywords=baby+silverware
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Feb 20, 2013 00:28
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ghost story posted:What are y'alls thoughts on places like Little Gym, My Gym, Gymboree and Music Together? Music Together seems the most promising but I wanted to get some feedback. She just turned 7 months. We definitely get more sick during Music Together seasons but it's still worth it. I tried Kindermusik and Music Together and much prefer Music Together. The music itself sounds better to me. Our local group has a class at night and I love that the whole family can go and sing and dance and play music together.
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Feb 22, 2013 06:10
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Chickalicious posted:Just take her in with you. No one will care except crazy people whose opinions don't matter. Absolutely. Don't hand her off to a stranger just because she's a woman. Take her in the bathroom with you. It will be okay.
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Mar 1, 2013 04:09
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Axiem posted:Is it strange that one of the reasons I look forward to potty-training our little girl is the fact that I have an excuse to use the family restrooms I see at the malls (when we're out as a family)? I imagine they're cleaner than the men's room--or at least have less vandalism by people over the age of 5. I've seen people coming out of those bathrooms after obviously having just been sexing it up in there so I don't know if it's cleaner, really.
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Mar 3, 2013 23:43
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The ones that go in the front seem safer http://www.amazon.com/iBert-Safe-T-Front-Mounted-Bicycle/dp/B000H4E7EO Make sure the baby wears a helmet. Go to a bike shop and get them fitted for one. Our pediatrician's office actually fits them and sells them so we buy ours there.
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Mar 16, 2013 04:41
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SassySally posted:I'm having a mental battle. My son is nearly 6 months old and breastfed. My intent has always been to breastfeed/ pumped bottle feed him for the entire first year. Ben has, however, developed a strong and almost aggressive interest in our food. If he's being fussy during dinner I'll hold him, which leads him to do everything in his power to get my food. I'm concerned that if I start any solids (which I know full well he doesn't NEED at all) that he'll stop breastfeeding. Any advice or insight? Yeah I doubt he'll stop breastfeeding just because you introduce solids. We did baby-led weaning aka just giving him pieces of real food and not pureed rice mush once a day. My oldest wasn't interested in food much at all. He would try some but didn't eat substantial amounts until after 15 months. This is totally normal. Just for fun before age one is the saying. My second and third children were much more interested in food but they still nursed a lot until I weaned the 2nd at 2 1/2 years and the 3rd is still nursing at 2 1/2 with no signs of wanting to stop.
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Mar 22, 2013 03:49
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Mezzanine posted:I'm kind of reluctant to ask this, but has anyone ever dealt with a really, really late potty-training? This is not really really late! I would not spend all of your time trying to fix this. She might figure it out easier when she's with a class of other kids doing it. My second son pottytrained like a month before his 4th birthday. I would personally probably back off from pushing it. Other people go with a different method, sitting them on the toilet every 15 minutes and giving them a reward (like chocolate mmm) when they pee. Making the potty a super fun place where you read books and relax, etc.
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Mar 26, 2013 15:28
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Lyz posted:So, I'm a bit at a loss as to what to do with my 17 month old. He's a drat clever kid, he'll go up to the fridge if it's open, grab something he likes and hand it to you to feed to him. The problem stems from our two weeks down in Florida with Grandma, who couldn't resist those pleading eyes and fed him cheese sticks, applesauces, yogurt tubes and fruit all throughout the day, and I kind of let it slide because hey, that's what grandmothers do and as long as it's all healthy stuff fine by me. It's super normal for toddlers to graze all day. I would get some snacks you don't care about him eating all day like carrots cut into small sticks, apple slices, etc, and put those in a place he can get them in between meals and other snack times. Some people use a muffin tin and fill it with snacks and put it on a table the kids can reach and that's their snack tray for the day.
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Mar 28, 2013 18:07
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Acrolos posted:So my child is just under a month old and things have been going pretty well prior to the past 4-5 days, as it relates to sleep. Lately, she will only sleep if being held. If we lay her down, regardless of where, she will fuss, whine, cry, etc. occasionally we will sneak an hour out of her, but for the most part, she only likes to be held. She's way too young for you to establish anything routine-wise. Babies need to be held. You cannot spoil your baby by holding her too much.
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Apr 3, 2013 14:57
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Acrolos posted:I understand that, and that's what all of the experts say. My issue is that she refuses anything BUT being held. 24 hours a day, she demands it, and if she isn't being held, she's crying, whining, and fussy. As much as I'd like to hold my baby for 24 straight hours, it's just not feasible. My wife and I are at a loss and operating on about three full days of no sleep as a result of it. I'm not sure what you're asking. You shouldn't be concerned about her wanting to sleep on people right now. That's what babies do in the early months. It's completely normal.
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Apr 3, 2013 15:03
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Acrolos posted:It may be "normal", but operating on zero sleep (I truly mean no sleep at all) for 72 hours, I'm not sure hw I can be an effective parent, regardless of how normal it is. That is very concerning for me. I am delirious and have almost dropped her a few times because I am basically a walking zombie because of such a severe lack of sleep. Switch off. One parent watches the baby and the other sleeps. Do you have family nearby who could watch the baby in the house while you guys sleep in the other room? No sleep definitely sucks. I don't think the answer is leaving the baby to cry though. You're not asking questions so I'm not sure what to suggest.
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Apr 3, 2013 15:22
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Gounads posted:My 1-year-old has finally broken his top front two teeth through. YAY!! That was a month of misery. Totally normal. Nothing to do about it. Usually they stop. It is a horrible sound though, ugh. My 7 year old still grinds while he sleeps and the dentist said they don't do mouth guards or anything until they're older. It makes my skin crawl.
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Apr 16, 2013 02:33
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crazyvanman posted:My daughter, Katalina, is now 8 months old and pretty much all her life she's absolutely hated going in the car. She's sometimes alright for about 2 minutes, but then she really screams her head off and just doesn't stop. When she's tired it's fine - she'll just get to sleep pretty quickly and then probably won't wake up for at least an hour. But when she's not tired, she just screams and screams. We'e had a horrible couple of journeys where we've had to stop several times, but we fairly quickly learnt that we just have to plan when we go out so that in coincides with her wanting to sleep. It's not a huge problem but does sort of limit us sometimes, and it would be nice if she could enjoy the car like I'm told most other babies do! Is she still in a bucket seat? Sometimes they like convertibles better. They're more upright. My youngest kid hated the carseat until she was over a year. It sucked so you have my sympathies.
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Apr 19, 2013 13:53
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I'm sorry you're getting all that pressure. I never cried it out with any of my kids and I promise I'm not still nursing the 7 and 5 year old and they go to sleep on their own in their own room.
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May 24, 2013 15:49
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Capslock Holmes posted:Yeah, definitely. Be consistent and don't give in to their complaining, it'll only make it worse. Yes. I would agree with setting a TV time and sticking to it. There will be whining as they adjust to the new schedule but TOO BAD. That pirate ship is awesome.
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Jun 12, 2013 02:19
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Oxford Comma posted:The pirate ship *is* awesome and the kids absolutely ignore it. It really only gets used about 3-4 times a year when we have other kids over. Have you gone in the pirate ship and played pretend with them?  Sometimes that's all that's needed to set the ball in motion.
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Jun 12, 2013 02:48
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Rearfacing is so much safer that I wouldn't flip them before 2 years unless there was a medical indication. My daughter is still rearfacing at 2 1/2. One of my sons made it to almost-3 and the other was just past 3 before we turned them around.
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Jun 26, 2013 03:37
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SassySally posted:Don't they get too tall? Like aren't their legs all bunched up? It's totally safe for kids' legs to be crossed or dangling over the sides of the seat, or folded when rearfacing. It's much safer than being front-facing. http://thestir.cafemom.com/toddler/120133/Proof_That_Older_Taller_Kids
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