Stages & Milestones: Infant

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Hitting the Milestones

My daughter is 3 months old and was only 4lbs at birth, now she is just under 10lbs. Does anyone else have a premie and when did they hit thier milestones such as holding things in thier hands and holding themselves up when on thier tummy? When I try to put something in my daughters hand she can't hold it,like her hand is too small. And when I put a teething ring in her mouth she couldnt bite that either,like her mouth is still too small. She seems to be hitting all of her developmental milestones but not the physical ones. The dr says...

Birthday

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What to Do for 2Nd B-day?

Hello, MOms, My son will be turning two in February and I do not know what to do. He loves balls - any and all. He lies the monkey from Curious George and Jungle Book. I would like to do something with balls but I can't think of anything for his age. His firth b-day was Happy Feet which was a bug hit! Any suggestions would be great on some kind og ball themed 2nd year b-day party. Thanks!

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Daughters 2Nd B-day

Hi Moms, I'm starting to think about where & what to do for my daughters...

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5Th Girl B-day Party

Does anyone have any ideas for a 5 yr old b-day party, on a conservative...

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Eating Solid Foods & Weaning

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Eatting Solid Food

My 14 month daughter does't care about eatting solid food. When I bring food to feed her, she never be happy. I have to play her favorite DVD, she will opens her mouth sometime. Sometimes she keeps food in her mouth but not swallow it, or sometimes spits it out. If I put her in highchair, it will be worse. The only time I feel her hungry is at night. Because I am still breastfeeding, she still eats several times at night. I read alot about let her be hungry, she will eat when she is hungry. But at night she just cry to eat. Sometimes I...

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How Do I Wean?

How do I wean my 11 mos old that will not eat other foods? She'll eat foods...

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Solid Food Advice

Hi, I am a mom to twin 6 month olds and we have just begun solid foods...

Growth Charts

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Weight and Height

Hi moms, I have a two and a half old boy and he weights just a little over 26 lbs and he’s almost 36 inches. I just wanted to know if this is normal for his age. His doctor said that he’s fine, but I still want to know from other moms toddler how there kids weight and height are. I fell that he’s a little smaller for his age. Am I worrying over nothing? I hope someone read this post and thanks for your comments in advance.

Growth, Height & Weight Charts

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Weight and Height

Hi moms, I have a two and a half old boy and he weights just a little over 26 lbs and he’s almost 36 inches. I just wanted to know if this is normal for his age. His doctor said that he’s fine, but I still want to know from other moms toddler how there kids weight and height are. I fell that he’s a little smaller for his age. Am I worrying over nothing? I hope someone read this post and thanks for your comments in advance.

Independence

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How Do I Teach Independence?

Hi ladies! I need to know how to teach my almost 4 year old to be independent when doing class work. For example, when we try to get him to write his name he says "I need your help" or "I don't know how". Basically, the only way to get him to write his name is to sit with him and praise every single stroke. UGH! Now he is in preschool and he wants the teachers to "help" him with EVERYTHING. I do not understand how we got here. **I suppose I need to give a little more information. My son started potty training at 27 months (very...

Language

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Languages - How Many Do You Speak?

A question earlier today got me to thinking, how many people speak more than one language? Yes, reading and writing are important too. I am TRYING to learn Chinese right now. Just to speak, not read or write it. I'm getting there. Got my numbers down and pleasantries. I am learning Chinese because I pick two students up from one of our schools for a friend who is hosting them, they are Chinese. They speak English - but are enjoying "trading" learning languages. I have German, French and Spanish under my belt. I don't use them like I...

Language Skills

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Son Having Trouble in Kindergarten

My son is so excited about being in school. He looks forwarding to going in the morning and seems happy when he comes home. He attends AM Kindergarten, KinderDay in the afternoon and then Latchkey until I pick him up after work. Having been in a very structured day care for the past 3 years, he seems to have made the transition very well - even though the changes to his schedule have been pretty big. He rarely had behavior problems in day care but the feedback from the elementary school is horrible. Every day - literally - we have...

Learning Colors

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Learning Colors and Shapes

I have been working with my son since he turned one on his ABC's and 123's. He could say all his ABC's and count to 15 by the time he turned two. While all of this is sooo wonderful, I cannot get him to learn his colors or shapes...not even a little!!! The ONLY time he's said a few colors without help is if I'm giving him candy and he has to say the color before he can have it! I cannot and will not keep offering him candy just to say his colors! Shapes I haven't focused in much because I got too frustrated with colors. Anway, to make a...

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Toddlers and Colors

My son is 3 years old. He will be 4 in March. He seems to have trouble...

Learning Letters & Numbers

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Helping to Learn Letters

I just put my 4-year old son into a new daycare and compared to the other children he is "behind". The other children in his class can all regonize their first and last names and write their first name, we have beeen working some on our letters but only capital(which is how I was told was the easiest way for them to learn) the daycare teaches both upper and lower case so he does not even regonize any of the letters they try to get him to write for his name. The problem is by the time he gets home from school I can probably keep his...

Learning to Ride a Bike

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Teaching How to Ride a Bike

We are trying to teach our 8 y.o. daughter how to ride a two wheel bike. She cries the entire time and just feels as if she can't get it. This isn't her first time trying, either. We have been working on this for three years. Does anybody have any good advice on teaching how to ride a bike?

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When to Get a Bike?

My daughter is 2, but she is about 31 1/2" tall. We know she is too short...

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Big Boy Bike

my sons 4th birthday is comming up and i was thinking about getting him a...

Preschool

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Preschool or Not?

I have a 2 year old little boy and people are starting to ask me if we are going to put him in preschool. I didn't go to preschool but all of his cousins are going. What do you think? I don't particularly want to send him but it might be better for him. What do you think? HELP!

Rolling & Crawling

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Helping My Little Guy to Crawl

I know that all kids develop at different paces as well as the way that kids these days skip crawling but I would like to try to help my 9 month old get as much help from Mommy as possible. I have a hard time keeping him on his belly. The second I put him on his belly he rolls right over to his back. He's been doing this ever since he learned to roll. He figures out how to get to places by just rolling there, not crawling or creeping. So, I try to keep his interest on his belly but it doesn't seem to work very well. My pediatrician...

Scooting

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Not Crawling but Scooting

My 10 month old daughter does not crawl but she scoots around on her little butt. She can pull herself up and scoot along furniture. I was concern at first but her pedi reassured me she was doing just find and I shouldn't worry. At this rate she will probably walk before ahe crawls...LOL. Do you ladies have any crawling, scooting, or walking stories you'd like to share with me?

Self Feeding

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What Do I Feed Her?

Hello. My only child is turning 1 in a couple of weeks and I'm totally panicing about taking her off the bottle. I don't think actually taking her off is going to be a problem because she's deffinately not attached; but I have no idea what to feed her. She only has 5 teeth, all in the front of course, and I feel like I can only feed her so much yogurt and applesauce. I need to make sure she's getting the proper nutrience. Please someone, give me some ideas.

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Am I over Feeding??

My 6 wks old daughter is eating about 4oz. every 3 hours, but sometime after...

Self Feeding & Finger Foods

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What Do I Feed Her?

Hello. My only child is turning 1 in a couple of weeks and I'm totally panicing about taking her off the bottle. I don't think actually taking her off is going to be a problem because she's deffinately not attached; but I have no idea what to feed her. She only has 5 teeth, all in the front of course, and I feel like I can only feed her so much yogurt and applesauce. I need to make sure she's getting the proper nutrience. Please someone, give me some ideas.

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Am I over Feeding??

My 6 wks old daughter is eating about 4oz. every 3 hours, but sometime after...

Sitting Up

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Sitting on Her Own

Hello.. My daughter is almost 7 months old and isn't sitting completely on her own yet. Is this a concern? She can sit with assistance but never puts herself into a sitting position when she is on the floor. Although she moves quite well by rolling, she isn't sitting. Any suggestions?

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Sitting in the Tub

I have a beautiful little girl almost 11 months and have been giving her...

Social Skills

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Am I Doing My Kids a Disservice by Not Having a Social Life?

I guess my question is am I setting an antisocial example for them? I have moved 3 times in the past 9 years, all different states. I can rarely make friends and my husband and I have never used a babysitter so we don't get alone time unless family is visiting. But now that my daughter is in school I feel a little awkward about not having a social circle. I had one friend in the last place we lived and our families got along great but we usually just got together for playdates. Now we are in another state and I am overwhelmed with...

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Standing

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Sit to Stand Double Stroller

Hi Moms! I'm expecting my second son in March. The boys will be 2 years and 8 months apart. I am looking into double strollers for long trips, although I'm not sure how much longer my son will be strolling! I've been looking into the sit to stand double strollers and was wondering if anyone can recommend one or give any pros/cons. I'd like to have one where baby can be in infant seat in rear and toddler in front facing until he's ready for the sit to stand part... Thanks so much!!

Swimming

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Infant Swimming Lessons

I've been researching everything there is out there about infant swimming lessons. Everyone has a program and advises it. But I'm wondering how early you started swim lessons for your little ones? For those of you who did enroll your infant in swim lessons, are you glad you did? Did you find that you would've felt just as comfortable in the water with your baby without them? Thanks in advance for any advice or guidance you have.

Talking & First Words

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When to Have "The" Talk??

Hi Ladies, My daughter will turn 9yo this summer, and entering 4th grade in the fall. When do I have "THE" talk with her? She is not developing yet, but I want her to be prepared when the girls in school start talking about it. I have the American Girl book "the care and keeping of me", but have not read it with her yet. My mom never talked to me about anything. I learned from an afterschool program,in the 4th grade, it was the late 70's so there was not a whole lot of info. I learned more from my older sister and my friends. My...

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Talking over Me.

I have a good friend and I have to say she has been my rock over the past...

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Having the "Talk"

I have a DD who will be 13 next week. I have never had "the talk" and...

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I Talk to Myself

At times I talk to myself while I work. I never really noticed this quality...

Teething

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Is She Teething?

Good morning, I think my five month old might be teething. She is showing all the typical signs, except a swollen gum yet. She is more fussy and even pulling on her ear. I have given tylenol. It seems to help. Does anyone have any good tips or ideas for teething process? What should i expect? Thanks- reb

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Is He Teething??

My son is 3 1/2 months old and keeps knawing on his thumb and fist. He is...

Tummy Time

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No Tummy Time

My girls are 4 mo and I cant get them to do any tummy time.They were born at 34 wks and very small,but now I feel they should be ready and all they do is SCREAM!They can hold their heads up when lying on your chest & sit up assisted. Any tricks to getting them to enjoy tummy time? I have tried a boppy and flat floor.

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Tummy Time Questions

My 7 month daughter (5 months adjusted -- she was a preemie) has mastered...

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Tummy Time Fun

Does anyone have any suggestion to make tummy time more fun for my 3-1/2...

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Walking & Taking First Steps

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First Steps Early Intervention

My 21 month old son just qualified for speech therapy services through First Steps. I would like to hear from any moms whose children have used or are currently enrolled in the program. Have you seen good results, are you happy with their progress, etc? I was contemplating supplementing his therapy with private speech therapy as well. How often do you feel is too much for a 21 month old? A little about my son...he basically only has 2 words at this point. He does sign language and he understands everything that he is told. I feel he just...

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To Walk or Not?

My husband and I were just discussing my MBA and how I need to petition to...