Stages & Milestones: Toddler

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13 Month Old Is Only 19 Pounds

today we went to Braydens dr appt.. a well check.. well, when she put him on the scale and it said "18" pounds, she wasnt suprised, but inside i was like, What the? then when she came back with a different scale, i figured she WAS alarmed, but hadnt shown it. so on the digital scale he was 19 pounds. my son has been breastfed since birth, and he still nurses occasionally during the day, usually when he wants to go to sleep. i would say im more of a human pacifier than a food source. lol. however he does eat other things...gerber...

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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Eating Solid Foods & Weaning

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13 Month Old Not Interested in Solid Food

Hello I have a 13 month son who has very litle interest in solid food. I have tried feeding him solids since 6months. He mostly spits everything out or will eat a few bites and then lose interest. I thought at first it was just the texture of purrees. He will eat Cheerios and graham crackers. Sometimes I can get him to eat bananas, scrambled eggs, beans, and cut up string cheese. And that's about it. I nurse him exclusivly and it seems that is what he prefers. But I know he is hungry because he wants to nurse frequently. My pediatrician...

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Eatting Solid Food

My 14 month daughter does't care about eatting solid food. When I bring food...

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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...

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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.

Imaginary Friends

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Is It Telling Lies or Make Believe?

My eight year old daughter is still into fairytales. She still believes in the tooth fairy and since Christ's Day is approaching, her Santa questions are on the rise. I am getting to the point I don't want to keep telling her make believe stories or lies to keep her in awe. I admit that the questions are pretty unique and interesting but I have to reply back with something quick and meaningful for her. The latest question she's asked, "Depending on where we spend Christmas, how will Santa come into our house or dad's house if neither house...

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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Language Skills for a 2 Year Old

My daughter is almost two years old and I am worried about her language skills. When other people are around her they do not understand what she is saying and I have to constantly tell them which is frustrating. To me it is pretty clear (most of the time)but obviously not to others. I know I shouldn't compare her to other children but when we take her to play areas or story time it seems that other children speak pretty well. When I ask how old they are their mothers say 2. Well that doesn't help me, that could mean 24 months or 34 months....

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Language Skills

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Needing Advice About My 23 Month Old Son

I have a 23 month old son, turning 2 in April, Who hasn't started talking yet. He babbles alot and says things, but not Words. He's very affectionate and funny. He loves playing With his older brother, Who is turning 10 in April. My niece started talking at 15 Months old, so I aM concerned. I've heard that it's norMal, so if anyone has any advice for Me, or been through the saMe thing I'd appreciate it.

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Learning Colors

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Toddlers and Colors

My son is 3 years old. He will be 4 in March. He seems to have trouble recognizing, remembering colors. He is able to identify black and white. Other colors though, its iffy. Sometimes he identifies the colors correctly, and other times not even close. I worry and wonder how I can help him to correctly identify his colors. How old were other children when they began to be able to correctly identify colors? He does a wonderul job identifying is upper case letter and is still learning to identify numbers. He is pretty smart, and even so, I...

Learning Letters & Numbers

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Switching Letters and Numbers

Ladies, In an effort to keep up with my DS's matriculation into 3rd grade, his teachers sent home reading comp and math homework folders for the summer. He is almost 8, reads at a 5th grade level and handles math at a 6th grade level. His big challenges have been social and emotional. His most previous (and may I say wonderful) teachers wanted to make sure when he is evaluated in September that he score well. Their concern is that if he scores lower than his capability, they will assign him to a group that doesn't challenge him and...

Learning to Ride a Bike

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How Do You Teach a Child to Ride a Bike?

The title says it all, but here are the details... My six and a half year old daughter needs (in my opinion) to learn how to ride her bike. We bike a LOT as a family, and she's outgrown the bike trailer, and will outgrow the "ride behind bike" (don't know the name of it...the little extra bike frame that attaches to the back of a bike) within a year or two. We took the training wheels off her bike at the beginning of summer, and have made a few attempts, but I'm not really sure how to do it. I see all these three and four year...

Preschool

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23 Month Old Who Does Not Talk.........

I have a 23 month old and she is the youngest of 3 girls. Maybe I am just trying to compare her to the other two girls (which I know I should not do). She is not talking at all! It is starting to worry me. I mean she just does the babbling talk "baby talk". We do not talk to her like that we talk like we talk to the other girls. I try to tell the other girls not to talk for her let her try to tell mommy and daddy what she is wanting even if she will point (which she does sometimes). She was introduced to the potty chair at the age of 14ish...

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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...

Rolling & Crawling

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Encouraging 9 Month Old to Crawl

Hello, my 9 month old son is not crawling yet. I know there is quite a range for when babies first start to crawl. I was wondering at what age did your babies start crawling? Also was there anything you did to encourage your baby to crawl? I feel like my son is becoming frustrated because he cannot move on his own, but he absolutely hates to be on his stomach. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

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.

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.

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?

Social Skills

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Social Phobia, Me Again.

As a child I was a social outcast, a nerd. I was overweight, had horrible acne, bad perm, oversized, thick glasses. I was a mess. I was a complete introvert but managed to have a few friends. One became my best friend and was very loyal to me. She moved away when we were in highschool but as adults we still talk every few months. I was depressed a lot during the teen years. Once I lost the weight, my skin cleared up, and I got contacts, I felt slightly more confident. My reputation for being a nerd followed me into high school as I...

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What Is a Friend?

Mamas & Papas- What is a friend at age 3, at age 5, at age 7 in the...

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Standing

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23 Month Old Who Does Not Talk.........

I have a 23 month old and she is the youngest of 3 girls. Maybe I am just trying to compare her to the other two girls (which I know I should not do). She is not talking at all! It is starting to worry me. I mean she just does the babbling talk "baby talk". We do not talk to her like that we talk like we talk to the other girls. I try to tell the other girls not to talk for her let her try to tell mommy and daddy what she is wanting even if she will point (which she does sometimes). She was introduced to the potty chair at the age of 14ish...

Swimming

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When to Start Swimming

My son is 10 weeks and we are taking a trip and will be go to swimming pools and beaches. Is it ok to take him in the water at all at such an early age?

Talking & First Words

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23 Month Old Who Does Not Talk.........

I have a 23 month old and she is the youngest of 3 girls. Maybe I am just trying to compare her to the other two girls (which I know I should not do). She is not talking at all! It is starting to worry me. I mean she just does the babbling talk "baby talk". We do not talk to her like that we talk like we talk to the other girls. I try to tell the other girls not to talk for her let her try to tell mommy and daddy what she is wanting even if she will point (which she does sometimes). She was introduced to the potty chair at the age of 14ish...

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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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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...

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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...

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