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Toddler Times : Baby shampoo

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:17:17 +0000

Author: Taleeha267389
Subject: Baby shampoo
Posted: 24�May�2021 at 7:17am

We still use baby shampoo. My little daughter is turning out to be 2 years old. From birth itself, she was having a very delicate and dry skin texture. To combat these dry skin issues we are using shampoo recommended by our dermatologist :) Our Cetaphil baby shampoo is a tear-free formula and it cleanses her scalp without overdrying. If you would like to know about its ingredients and all, you can visit Cetaphil baby shampoo.

Toddler Times : Toddler Bed

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:07:21 +0000

Author: Becky267137
Subject: Toddler Bed
Posted: 28�April�2021 at 10:07am

I have 5 years princess and I buy for her a cute toddler bed from here https://www.thecrazybuyers.com/best-toddler-beds/

Toddler Times : Toddler Bed

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:37:05 +0000

Author: tracey267010
Subject: Toddler Bed
Posted: 16�April�2021 at 12:37pm

I buy one here super cute https://www.finance.co.uk/who-we-compare/perfect-home-catalogue/

Toddler Times : 18 month old behaviour troubles

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:49:44 +0000

Author: Stacey250741
Subject: 18 month old behaviour troubles
Posted: 03�April�2021 at 6:49am

My 18 month old (Almost 19 month old) is showing some terrible behaviour. Hitting and laughing, Jumping on people, throwing things, melt downs and generally just full on. His teachers at preschool have said his behaviour is becoming at issue as well. He doesn�t seem to respond to no, grumpy voice, moving him away (he just keeps coming back). I don�t know what to do. Any advice is much appreciated

Toddler Times : Toddler Bed

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:49:30 +0000

Author: Alina264868
Subject: Toddler Bed
Posted: 26�March�2021 at 1:49pm

Big question regarding the "4 mom's" how the heck do I remove the netted top thing to wash it? I have a Dream On Me Karley Bassinet like in https://miniscreeni.com/best-baby-bassinets.

Edited by Alina264868 - 28�March�2021 at 11:28am

Toddler Times : Toddler Bed

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:22:00 +0000

Author: Colin265650
Subject: Toddler Bed
Posted: 09�March�2021 at 6:22pm

It is very important to select the right model of the bed for your child, so it was safe and comfortable. I took the kid's beds with a special side that can be removed so that they do not fall on the floor at night, but during the day they could comfortably climb onto the bed. They have already grown up and their tastes changed. So, it's better to buy a simple bed model without children's drawings, otherwise, you will have to change it very soon. My daughters are fond of anime and they find more bedding in this theme. But the son prefers superheroes and refuses to sleep on the bedlinen with bears anymore.

Edited by Colin265650 - 09�March�2021 at 6:23pm

Toddler Times : Toddler Bed

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:54:52 +0000

Author: Amber265619
Subject: Toddler Bed
Posted: 18�November�2020 at 12:54pm

Hello! I feel you. You are lucky because when I ordered a bed for my son online, I didn't guess the size. In addition, when I already bought another bed, my son wanted a different model. I was so confused. I have two sons and everyone wants their own bed, but when you buy one, the other starts to want the same. I don't know how to deal with it. I probably will buy the same two beds, thank you!

Toddler Times : Should I say something?

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:23:47 +0000

Author: david252844
Subject: Should I say something?
Posted: 27�October�2020 at 9:23am

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Toddler Times : Toddler Bed

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:02:21 +0000

Author: Clair262512
Subject: Toddler Bed
Posted: 05�August�2020 at 5:02am

I planned to move my little one from Crib to his own bed. I found this Disney Minnie Mouse Toddler Bed online and bought it. its really helpful and attractive with the theme. the product came with 6 pieces and easy installation. the best thing is no need to worry about falling down as the height of the bed is the length of the floor . its affordable and sturdy.

Toddler Times : Should I say something?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:07:57 +0000

Author: Candice253829
Subject: Should I say something?
Posted: 28�July�2020 at 5:07am

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Toddler Times : Toddler pics...

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:05:45 +0000

Author: Natasha251926
Subject: Toddler pics...
Posted: 15�April�2020 at 11:05am

Unquestionably, baby blankets keep on playing an important role in the life of infants and toddlers. The benefits of baby blankets go beyond than simply providing warmth for your adorable one.toddlers

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:06:05 +0000

Author: LauraDavids
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 05�January�2019 at 5:06pm

Sorry to hear that, mine was crying all the time when he was that little, gave us so many sleepless nights and headaches.

Toddler Times : Toddler waking same time every night

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:13:13 +0000

Author: Grased232248
Subject: Toddler waking same time every night
Posted: 17�July�2018 at 8:13pm

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Toddler Times : Toddler pics...

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:56:38 +0000

Author: Grased232248
Subject: Toddler pics...
Posted: 17�July�2018 at 7:56pm

hello this is nice forum for toddlers but in this forum one thing is messing that is the haircuts and hair styles for toddlers .i share the link for toddler haircut and hairstyles hope you like this site and get the information.
Toddlers Haircuts and Hairstyles

Toddler Times : Nappy / wetting dramas - help please

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:31:25 +0000

Author: Sophie12
Subject: Nappy / wetting dramas - help please
Posted: 30�October�2017 at 8:31pm

if your baby always wakeup with a wet nappy, then try an ultra-dry variety, or any another nappy brand

Toddler Times : Toddler waking same time every night

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:27:38 +0000

Author: Sophie12
Subject: Toddler waking same time every night
Posted: 30�October�2017 at 8:27pm

Among toddlers, night waking is normal and there are lots of possible reasons for waking at every night like over-tired at bedtime, nightmares or night terrors, being too hot or too cold, a wet nappy, poor sleep habits, hunger or thirst etc.

Toddler Times : Baby gates for narrow staircases?

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:48:22 +0000

Author: Audrey224077
Subject: Baby gates for narrow staircases?
Posted: 27�June�2017 at 10:48pm

you can try http://www.prams.net/! they have some choices

Toddler Times : big bed bedding...where?

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:04:29 +0000

Author: Miakalifa67
Subject: big bed bedding...where?
Posted: 01�June�2017 at 10:04pm

Finding perfect sheet is a challenge but you are looking for king single you should check Living textile
Its leading for newborns and children

Edited by Miakalifa67 - 01�June�2017 at 10:07pm

Toddler Times : Pot luck/shared lunch idea’s

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:20:22 +0000

Author: John218233
Subject: Pot luck/shared lunch idea’s
Posted: 06�December�2016 at 3:20am

Hello, folks! I had such cool lunch book when I was a pupil, it was so bright with the league of justice on it, I love it then and still do, actually. If you need some interesting ideas for your one inspiring-ideas-for-your-school-lunch-box

Edited by John218233 - 06�December�2016 at 3:21am

Toddler Times : Weening, hormones and nausea

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:40:03 +0000

Author: Princess_Bubs
Subject: Weening, hormones and nausea
Posted: 11�November�2016 at 3:40pm

Hi ladies,

My little one is nearly 2, and in the past few months I've gone from feeding a couple of times during the day and 3-4 times over night, to now just feeding for about 3 mins each evening and that's it.
I've been feeling nauseated and generally horrible on and off as my daughter has cut down on feeding. I've had blood tests and other tests done by the doctor but everything has come back normal.
My doctor suggested hormones, but it dull seems crazy that hormones are doing this to me?

Just wondered if anyone has had any experience with this and can offer any advice?

I really worry about health related problems and would love to find a solution to this.

Thanks :) xx

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:41:59 +0000

Author: Indigo Blue
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 22�September�2016 at 8:41am

Hey,
My MIL is a specalist in potty training..(that's her job).
A friend had a case like this recently and she said to her to completely ignore it and tell her that you're not going to ask her or remind her about it anymore and just give it no attention at all.. And she will come right on her own.
I would absolutely not make her clean up her own poo, or make things competitive for her, that is likely to make things a lot worse just be super posative when she does do a poo in the toilet and praise her good behaviour.

You can contact your GP and ask for a referral to your local public health nurse who will be able to help you if you get stuck.
Hope this was helpful!

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 23:01:45 +0000

Author: mummy83
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 21�September�2016 at 11:01pm

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum but need help/suggestions... My 3YO daughter has been doing wees on the loo since 3YO and this seemed relatively straight forward. However had only done 3 poo's since then (6 months) and always does them in her undies. She will say she's going to do poo's and will go into her baby sisters room to do her business. If I try and carry her to the toilet she will just scream blue murder and not do anything. Have bribed with a soft toy (which is sitting in our wardrobe waiting), sticker chart (not using anymore as isn't working), made her clean her own poo up in the bath (this was a recommendation from Montessorie teachers as this is what they do) but this gets sooo messy even in the bath! I've now said to her that every time she poo's she gives one pair of her undies to her 18 month old sis and her sis gives her a pair of nappies. She's a competitive little thing but this is one thing she says her little sis will win. Makes me sad as she's just given up:( She does get extremely upset when she has to give her undies up (two of them are in her sis room now.... Gosh I find myself getting so annoyed at her and I need to find a way of making it into a positive thing but I have run out of ideas! Please help!

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:53:34 +0000

Author: haliegh210398
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 27�June�2016 at 9:53am

my mother wants to toilet train my newborn from birth. How do I tell her that I'm not her and that no baby is ready at that age to be held over a scary toilet???

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:52:23 +0000

Author: haliegh210398
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 27�June�2016 at 9:52am

My boy is 2 and has been stripping off his nappy whenever he feels like it, when ever it is a little bit wet, or if he has done a poop. he will dig his hands down it and pull it out, hes only wiped it on stuff once or twice, but I'm thinking it might be time to toilet train.. Has anyone else's kid gone through this?

Toddler Times : Extended breastfeeding

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:36:42 +0000

Author: LeslieGlass210301
Subject: Extended breastfeeding
Posted: 23�June�2016 at 5:36pm

Extended breastfeeding has many advantages like it increase the immune system and gives nutrition for the baby. But as I am a working lady I haven't take any benefit of it rather I mainly use manual breast pumps to feed my baby. I think it is somehow better than the traditional method.

Toddler Times : Toddler waking same time every night

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:36:24 +0000

Author: antheawren
Subject: Toddler waking same time every night
Posted: 02�February�2016 at 3:36pm

I've had this problem just recently - until 3 days ago Lol! He will continue waking for the bottle and attention we switched our daughters to water and wouldn't take her out of her room it took 2 nights and for the first time in her young life she is now sleeping through the night !

Toddler Times : Toddler waking same time every night

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:14:57 +0000

Author: AntonyP
Subject: Toddler waking same time every night
Posted: 02�February�2016 at 2:14pm

Thanks for that! The tips on if he won't stop crying help! Because obviously we'll just give in to what we know works haha.

Yeah I was planning on trying and giving him bottles in his room, we do have a little couch in there. It's just a bit odd, as I can't once remember him ever asking for a bottle in the middle of the night, we use to only give them to him if he needed to calm down. Which is what makes me think about this routine / comfort thing he's got going at the moment.

Thanks!

Toddler Times : Toddler waking same time every night

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:11:04 +0000

Author: Mushroom
Subject: Toddler waking same time every night
Posted: 02�February�2016 at 2:11pm

Hi,

It does sound like you are going to have to wean him off needing you again. If every night you are leaving him to cry, then taking him into your room and giving him a bottle, I'd probably go in sooner and offer him a bottle in his room (so first try and cut out the part about getting into your room).

If he is getting himself worked up (won't stop crying sort of thing when you go in), then we've found taking our son out into the lounge for a drink of water with the light on has helped him 'reset', then taking him back to bed in a calmer state.

The 'checking in' method also works well, where you pop in every 2 mins, assure them you are there, wish them goodnight and they need to lie down in bed and try to sleep, and that you'll come back and check in another 2 mins (set a timer!). Works well rather than just leaving them to cry for ages (if that is what he does when you leave), as they can handle the fact you're just popping out for a few mins ('making myself a tea, then I'll be back' sort of thing) - and once they get used to it you just make it a longer and longer period of time (I'll come back in 5 mins, 8 mins, 10 mins...) until finally they are asleep! So they're settling when you are not there.

Good luck!

Toddler Times : Toddler waking same time every night

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:35:40 +0000

Author: AntonyP
Subject: Toddler waking same time every night
Posted: 02�February�2016 at 1:35pm

Hi there

We have a 2 1/2 year old, Ben :) He's been in a single bed for about 6 months now and seems to love it. We've had to move house recently to my parents for a while. Before moving his sleeping was pretty good. He would go to sleep about 6:30pm-7:00pm and wake up 5:30am-7:00am. 9/10 times he wouldn't wake in the middle of the night which was an improvement over the beginning of last year.

Now after moving he has been waking up in the middle of the night without fail. For the first few weeks we just put it down to being a new room and house and that he just wasn't comfortable with waking up in middle of night in his room. We got a little night light to maybe help this shock when he woke up in the dark.

It's been about 5 weeks and for the last three weeks or so he is in this routine. 12:00am-1:00am crys in bed. Will sit next to him but hands me his blankets, climbs on me and points at door to come into our room. We will sit him in our bed and after about 2min he will ask for a bottle, I give him a small bottle, he finishes it, I say "It's night time buddy, and it's time to go back to bed". He will then fall asleep fine and wake up about 6:30am.

When I get him out of bed I have a discussion with him that it's night time outside and everyone is sleeping and he should be too. He talks back like he understand, but doesn't care :P

Is there a way to break this routine? Are we just going to have to be strict and not get him out of his room, give him a hug, say it's bed time and let him cry? That's the only idea we have so far but wanted advise before trying it.

My Fiancee's pregnant and can just manage to fall asleep before he wakes, and I get interrupted about 2 hours into my sleep, which as I'm sure all parents know effects your sleep quite alot :D

Many thanks!

Toddler Times : Twitchy Toddler. Help me put my mind at ease!

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:25:51 +0000

Author: SouthKiwi
Subject: Twitchy Toddler. Help me put my mind at ease!
Posted: 07�January�2016 at 9:25pm

My now 21 month old used to twitch a lot when falling asleep and sometimes he would wake up shaking (within the first 10-20 minutes after falling asleep) and would stop when held. Was scary! Took him to see the Dr and got told it was normal. He hasn't done it for months but still twitches a little when falling asleep.

Toddler Times : Twitchy Toddler. Help me put my mind at ease!

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:05:02 +0000

Author: nannikin
Subject: Twitchy Toddler. Help me put my mind at ease!
Posted: 07�January�2016 at 9:05pm

I have no advice or experience with this, but I hope someone else might be able to help. I can imagine it is very easy to worry about these things when you have been through such a stressful experience already. Glad to hear that her tumor was removed and she has been seizure free

Toddler Times : Twitchy Toddler. Help me put my mind at ease!

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 22:59:11 +0000

Author: Mumzee13
Subject: Twitchy Toddler. Help me put my mind at ease!
Posted: 06�January�2016 at 10:59pm

Hi All

Do any of your children twitch a lot while falling asleep?? My daughter whos just turned 3 has recently had a brain tumour removed which caused her to have drug resistant epilepsy, she is almost 3 months seizure free now but is very twitchy when falling asleep her docs don't think its harmful or seizures but it still plays on my mind alot... especially as the first seizure I noticed was when she was alseep but it was tensing arching and shaking - not twitching. I am hoping that maybe this is a common thing that I just picked up on because I was co sleeping with her alot when her epilepsy was progressing and that I over thought because of the tumour. Her arms and legs just twitch/jerk for 20-30mins and it is only when she first falls asleep, but its every night, sometimes its worse than others, I think if shes had a very active day and is very tired its worse.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:29:57 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 29�December�2015 at 9:29pm

Thank you for your post and the cyber hugs nannikin.

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:01:00 +0000

Author: nannikin
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 29�December�2015 at 9:01pm

Sorry to hear your news Willendorf, I can only imagine how heartbroken you are. Big hugs

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:22:48 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 28�December�2015 at 9:22pm

Thank you so much to all those who helped along the way. Our orphan embryo did not survive the thawing process in the end. We are heartbroken, but eternally grateful to the amazing surrogate match who gave us our chance.

Toddler Times : Baby gates for narrow staircases?

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:22:24 +0000

Author: JuniorO
Subject: Baby gates for narrow staircases?
Posted: 05�October�2015 at 4:22pm

Does anyone have or know of a stairwell safety gate that fits a narrow staircase (62cm at bottom and 66cm at top - it turns 90deg after two steps).

The only one I can find that might work is this retractable one but it has bad reviews and Consumer says DO NOT BUY and people say, do not use at top of stairs and that it's a pain for somewhere you use often (I probably go up/down our stairs about 20x a day!).

http://www.babycity.co.nz/dreambaby-retractable-gate.html

Toddler Times : Nappy / wetting dramas - help please

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:37:42 +0000

Author: SouthKiwi
Subject: Nappy / wetting dramas - help please
Posted: 19�June�2015 at 1:37pm

Hi, I find Huggies better for night time. I used to put a cloth nappy (cover with a booster only) over the disposable and it worked for us. Green begginings are great!
Hope it helps :)

Toddler Times : Nappy / wetting dramas - help please

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:23:14 +0000

Author: Gabeden
Subject: Nappy / wetting dramas - help please
Posted: 19�June�2015 at 12:23pm

Hi

My baby (toddler) is wetting completely through his treasures nappy at night and waking up in the morning wet. Years ago you used to be able to buy plastic naps to go over the nappy. I have tried most places but have been unsuccessful in finding them. Do others have this problem? and if so what do you do? Thanks

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:43:39 +0000

Author: Kosmolicious
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 17�June�2015 at 1:43pm

Hey guys, I thought I'd just put my 2 cents as we've just TTed our 3.5yr old. Yep, he's older, but we just waited till he was good and ready. He TTed in 1 day and has had 2 accidents in the past month and has mostly dry nights. I didn't want to push it as I was terrified it would be a struggle. But we waited (a tiny bit of lazy parenting there!) but he got it first shot and it's been completely stress free.

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 08:49:33 +0000

Author: Mummyinc
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 19�April�2015 at 8:49am

Hey everyone, thought id share what we did, My son was toilet trained by 22 months and over night from 23 months ( which is rare i have heard but he has always been pretty erm clean-o-phobic lol)
as soon as he started telling us he was going (about 16months), we had him nappy-less when we were at home at all times, literally got up in the morning and took his nappy off, and had the potty within reach, we resigned ourselves to the fact there would be accidents.

The biggest thing was cleaning up the accident with out ANY fuss, just say nothing and clean it up. ( hard to do sometimes) But if he even got a tiny amount of wee in the potty aka even a drip then we would make a huge fuss and do a special happy potty dance. We found that forcing him to sit on the potty at certain times of the day was just frustrating to all involved after all he DID know when it was coming because he had been telling us when he had a nappy on so was more about learning to trust him when he didn't have a nappy on.

at 17 months was the first time he voluntarily took him self to the potty to wee, then he regressed a bit at 18 months, and we had a few wee's accidents when we introduced undies at 20 months.

The overnight thing is a brain connection so cant be forced, we just noticed it had been a week with out him waking with a wet nappy so chucked a towel under him and put undies on him one night and that was all that was needed, he had maybe wet the bed 5 times since then and every time it was when he was about to get unwell so having a very deep sleep...

I cant stress how important it is to not make a big fuss, we freaked out a few times at poo on the carpet and this ment he took much longer to want to poo in the toilet, he is 3 soon and still sometimes asks to poo in a nappy. But not very often.

Toddler Times : toilet training anyone?

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 23:33:30 +0000

Author: anijohn1316177368
Subject: toilet training anyone?
Posted: 18�April�2015 at 11:33pm

anybody experienced such issues with their children and if so what could been done to help!!! My sister says I should bring wipes to help sanitize the facility...

Toddler Times : Cankerous Daughter

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:26:41 +0000

Author: Charlie6
Subject: Cankerous Daughter
Posted: 17�April�2015 at 5:26pm

Unfortunately she now knows all she needs to do to get what she wants is to cry louder or make herself sick. You need to be a bit tougher on her and follow through with consequences, if she makes herself sick give her a cloth and get her to clean up the mess... It won't take long for her to realize that it's not getting her the results she wants...
Also make sure that you praise her meaningfully when she is being good, and praise her siblings and ignore her bad behavior, proximal praise really works well... If she goes to Kindy, I'd suggest talking with her teachers to work out some strategies that you can both use

Toddler Times : Cankerous Daughter

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:55:04 +0000

Author: networkn
Subject: Cankerous Daughter
Posted: 17�April�2015 at 2:55pm

Hi,

I am Dad to a 3 Year old incredibly strong willed 3 year old.

She has been a pretty difficult kid since birth and the terrible twos were pretty hard work, but she is 3 and a bit and there is no sign of improvement from the time she was 18 months to now and if anything in lots of ways things are getting worse.

The current challenge is that she won't sleep during the day or if she does she is awake till 9pm, fine we don't give her a sleep, but this makes dinner really difficult, and the hour before REALLY hard. The big thing is that now she knows that if she gets upset she can make herself cough which if left for a few minutes becomes vomitting from choking.

This basically means that upsetting her results in being faced with her throwing up which doesn't seem to bother her, but is messy and horrible.

She hasn't consistently slept through the night since birth and for a long time all that was required was for ME to go into her room, give her a brief touch and she would go back to sleep. Now instead she gets up and wants into our bed, and if we try and take her back to her bed, she cries until she chokes and if we ignore that, vomits.

Last night nearly broke the camels back as her crying woke my 5 year old, so after she finally settled to sleep in between my wife and I, at 5:30am, my son came in at 6am. Normally they both sleep till 7:30am.

I am unsure how to deal with my daughter, because being firm results in tears, choking and being sick.

Needless to say, as much as I love her, I am not having much fun, because I am not getting quality sleeps and she is so strong willed (dare I say difficult), but our consequence model doesn't work unless we are prepared for her to be sick!

I don't have a strong stomach and vomit is my limit.

Help!

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 10:22:31 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 11�April�2015 at 10:22am

UPDATE: two and a half years down the track, and after many (I will count them one of these days!) kind offers of potential tummy Mums who were not quite finished with their own families and/or finishing breast feeding, and after kind offers by potential tummy Mums who would themselves be at risk in a pregnancy, we are still looking for someone to give our last Dear Frozen Embryo its chance at life, and give our Dear 5-year-old daughter the chance of a sibling. Can you please, please, please help us get our last embryo out of its frozen prison????

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:37:53 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 6:37pm

Thanks Soda, I had a feeling since her latest growth spurt (aka when all the trouble started!) that I've needed to change the sleep time but I'm clinging to the old routine lol. She's a good napper like your little one was, 2 hours minimum and can be up to 4hrs (but that's not as common anymore - except today woohoo!). So I think I will go ahead and start trying bedtime at 8pm or even 8.30pm on the days she has a longer nap. I know on the days she has a very long nap I should wake her but I love it! It never used to affect her bedtime but I guess she's changed so it probably does now.

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 17:43:22 +0000

Author: _Soda_
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 5:43pm

my girl is around a 7.30 bedtime and is just 4 years old and no longer day-naps. I still have to wake her at 7 for preschool though lol. with a day nap shed be around 8pm at the earliest, and that was before she started really growing out of the naps. so yeah maybe stretch bedtime out a bit.. but everyones different so just do what works!

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:00:20 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 3:00pm

Just out of curiosity, what time is bedtime for your DD Soda and yours sweets? I'm just trying to decide if we should have a later bedtime or not for ours. We shower at 7pm and bed by 7.30pm but I'm wondering if an 8pm bedtime is better? I would rather have an earlier bedtime though!

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:45:27 +0000

Author: _Soda_
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 2:45pm

good idea Bobsta! also, could daycare start cutting back the day sleep to say 1-1.5 hours then wake up? I found my daughter went from being an amazing sleeper to refusing to sleep until 10pm even though she seemed to really need her nap- which was 3 + hours! (she REALLY loved to sleep lol) i cut that back and she went back to settling well at night again. and way earlier too. i also find a very set bedtime routing vital too. so for us thats dinner, a bath, pjs on, 2 stories (NEVER more- she knows she gets 2 and thats it) prayers, kisses goodnight then she "blows the light out" lol and thats it. works 99% of the time for us anyway nand shes now 4 and its how weve always dont it.. its a tricky age youre at though, wanting to be so independent etc. good luck!

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:14:41 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 2:14pm

So glad I can help. Us mums NEED our relaxation time at night! Good luck, I'm not sure how long it took with my nephew once the gate was up but don't think it was too long.

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:50:25 +0000

Author: sweets
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 1:50pm

Wow thats actually a really good idea! I hadnt even thought of that and they have it on the sleep room at daycare so it wouldnt be a big shock - maybe just re-inforcment for at home.

Thank you!!!

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:49:01 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 1:49pm

Oh I really feel for you! Just been going through a similar sleep resistant thing with my 22 month old. She isn't a climber so still have her in a cot luckily so I'm afarid what worked for me may not help you.

But I was chatting to my sister the other day and her son was like that when switching to the bed. She hit rock bottom and at one point both were crying and hanging on to the door handle on opposite sides of the door! She said what got the message through to her son that there was no coming out of his room when it was bedtime, was putting a barrier gate up so he couldn't come out of his room (their door handles were low so he could open the door on his own). He's now 4 and he's a good sleeper (and has been for a long time).

Hopefully there are lots of other people here that can give you other ideas too. But if it's getting so bad to breaking point, a sleep consultant may be worth looking into.

Toddler Times : 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:40:08 +0000

Author: sweets
Subject: 21 month old keeping me up - I am so OVER it!
Posted: 09�February�2015 at 11:40am

Hi there

My 21 month old girl used to sleep well in her cot, she would go down nicely. She is a climber so we put her into her bed early, around 2 1/2 months ago. To begin with she was fine going to bed but after 2 or so weeks she started to get out a million times. We have tried multiple approaches, and I will admit with camping over Christmas etc its been very had to be consisitant but now we are back into our normal routine and we can't get her into one. She screams at bed time everytime for hours and then wakes during the night at least once or twice screaming only wanting me to BF her or sometimes not even that she just screams.

She sleeps for 1-2 hours at daycare everyday.

We are ready to put a plan in place but I am overwhelmed with information.

I am so sick of sitting in her room or in the hallway for 2 hours a night or just having to keep getting up and putting her in her bed. I'm at the end of my wick & all I can think about is planning a trip away so I can get a full nights sleep alone!!!

Toddler Times : Toddler sleep tactics

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:46:26 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: Toddler sleep tactics
Posted: 08�February�2015 at 6:46pm

She's always slept a good 2 hours for her nap and I used to put her down around 1.30pm as any earlier she wasn't tired enough. About a week before the night sleep resisting happened she started refusing her nap completely. After a few days of battling wills, we introduced quiet time and she took to it straight away. Then a few days later started napping again. But I now put her down around 12pm-1pm as she seems to get tired earlier now.

I suspect she's had a growth spurt to be honest.

Last night we actually ended up putting her to bed at 8.30pm, as we were just both too tired to stick to any normal routine lol. I tried a new tactic I read about on another forum too which worked! When put to bed and she started crying out for cuddle when she saw me leaving I just told her I would be back in 2 mins to check on her and left, leaving the door open. She was quiet after 1 min. When I went back in she was standing up waiting for me quietly lol. Asked her to lie down again and told her I would be back. She stood up as she saw me leaving but not so grizzly and pretty much quiet straight away. Went back after 2 mins and just stood in the door and asked her to lay down which she did! Super stoked as that's a first! Told her I would be back in 5 mins. Went back in at 5 mins and she was fast asleep and didn't wake up at all until morning.

It's just day one of doing that but am loving that technique. Will stick with it and see if she keeps responding well that way.

So possibly the later bedtime helped as well? I will add in extra physical activity in the late afternoon too to help tire her out

Thank you for your advice

Toddler Times : Toddler sleep tactics

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 10:25:34 +0000

Author: Stoked
Subject: Toddler sleep tactics
Posted: 08�February�2015 at 10:25am

How long is your daughter sleeping for her daytime nap, and when does she go down?

Resistance can come because they are not tired. With Miss almost 3 we shortened her nap time (She was sleeping for 90 min and we shortened it to 70 min and then 1 hr), this meant she was tired at bedtime. When this stopped working we introduced activities in the late afternoon (before dinner) that used lots of energy. Walking, bike riding and trips to the playground to help wear her out.

Alternatively, she might be overtired and therefore clingy. Perhaps you could try bringing bedtime forward 20 minutes and see if that helps??

Good luck, these little people love to keep us on our toes :-)

Toddler Times : Toddler sleep tactics

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 16:19:14 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: Toddler sleep tactics
Posted: 07�February�2015 at 4:19pm

Thanks so much for all that Mushroom

What time did your son stop taking naps? I think it's still too early for DD to drop her nap and she is good with her naps. Sometimes she resists (a recent development too), but once I leave the room she's either quiet and asleep within minutes or will happily have quiet time with her soft toys and books. So I'm not so keen on dropping it yet as it's my quiet time too!

The problem is not getting her to bed, she loves her shower and bedtime story routine with us, and we've always had a regular routine so consistency doesn't seem to be the problem. The problem that has developed is that as soon as she see's me leaving so stands up and wants more cuddles. If I stay and give her more cuddles she clings so tightly and then will only lie back down if I stay. If we do manage to make it out before that happens, the crying starts not long after we leave the room.

We've tried leaving her to cry for awhile but she just doesn't settle down on her own anymore and can cry for hours. There's nothing wrong other than her wanting us in the room with her, because as soon as one of us goes in she's quiet and happy. If I go in and ask her to lie down she does, but will stand and cry as soon as she sees me going again. I've tried staying in the room till she falls asleep, and that works, but is that a bad habit? Sometimes she will cry out when she wakes again and sees I'm not there, but sometimes she will then happily sleep through. I have to wait till she's in a completely deep sleep to leave too. If she's closed her eyes but isn't fully asleep, once she senses I'm not there she's up and crying again so we start from square one.

I just don't know if that's the right thing to be doing? Will she then get dependent on having me in the room to sleep? Should I be doing the cry it out method? We did teach her self settling at a young age by using controlled crying, and that only took a day or so and she never cried longer than 15 mins before she got the hang of putting herself to sleep. But this is completely different as she is so determined! I don't mind trying crying it out but at the moment I just don't see it working, but perhaps I need to stick it out more? I do see we need to choose an approach and stick to it, and like you say have consistency with how we handle it. I'm just unsure which approach I should be doing.

Is it possible she's started getting scared of the dark you think? We just introduced a sort of night light (projector light that projects coloured stars on the ceiling that move and change colour). It worked at first, but we had a repeat performance the past 2 nights again so I'm now thinking it's a bad idea and could keep her awake!?Sigh.

I've always had such good instincts about what I needed to do when she changed things on me, but I feel a bit lost on this one!

I think I will take your suggestion and start putting her to bed later. At the moment we do the shower at 7pm so she is usually in bed by 7.30pm. I might try pushing the routine out by 30mins. But she does seem tired come 7pm shower time, so again I'm not sure if that's the right course of action. Still leaves me with the problem of what action do I take when she starts her grizzling and crying when we go to leave the room...

Sorry for all the long posts, half of it is no doubt me just voicing my thoughts to get it off my chest. I would love to hear what tactics you use with the crying.

Toddler Times : Toddler sleep tactics

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 08:24:30 +0000

Author: Mushroom
Subject: Toddler sleep tactics
Posted: 07�February�2015 at 8:24am

Hi Bobsta. For us, having a bed time routine was very important. So after dinner a short play, then bath, then stories, then bed. When we took the sides off his convertable cot we had the normal bedroom escape attempts - for this I just sat in the corridor and the second he came out, I would tell him to stay in his bed and return him there right away. A few tears/persistant battles for a couple of nights, then once he realised there was absolutely no way he was getting away with leaving his bedroom he stopped trying. Again, when he figured out bath started the bedtime routine, he became resistant to that. If he refused to get in the bath (strugging, screaming, etc), we'd simply bypass it and take him straight to his bedroom and wish him a good night. By the time we reached the door he would almost always say in a little voice 'I want to have a bath...', which we'd let him have provided he wasn't complaining. So our technique is pretty much making sure resisting never leads to more play time/fun, that we didn't negotiate with a screaming child - we asserted our parental authority of doing something the easy way or the hard way.

And that, I think, is the main thing - being consistant. Figure out what behaviour is acceptable, and what routine you need, and your child needs to follow that. My son is allowed to play quietly in his bedroom for a while if he's not tired, but he has to go to bed when we say. We're the parents, so he had to learn that if we say something is happening, it's going to happen. And we always gave him a choice - e.g. you can have a bath, or go straight to bed.

Having a tired child at bedtime also helps - your daughter is reaching the age of having no day-time naps. When our son was getting to that stage we had him have a nap, then he'd go to bed slightly later. Once we stopped naps he went to bed earlier (bedtime was 8ish with naps, and more like 6.30 without - now he's 4 he has a set 7pm bedtime, though sometimes goes straight to sleep, and sometimes plays quietly for an hour - provided he's happy in his room and not grouchy the next day we don't worry about it)

Toddler Times : Toddler sleep tactics

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:34:28 +0000

Author: Bobsta
Subject: Toddler sleep tactics
Posted: 06�February�2015 at 11:34pm

Hi Everyone

I would really love to hear what tactics people have used when it comes to getting toddlers to sleep at bedtime. Too big an ask?? Mission impossible perhaps??

So my DD is 22 months and has obviously started resisting her bedtime, as otherwise I wouldn't be posting this! I'm just curious to find out what methods parents here have tried and stick with and consider their 'go to' technique.

I completely understand every kid and every parent is different, there is no one size fits all, and no magic trick that works instantly. But I figured I would ask as I've started researching this on the internet and there's so much out there it's hard to know where to start.

So a little about my situation...I'm one of those mums you hate...my DD was sleeping 8 hours a night by 8 weeks old and in a good solid 12 hour sleep routine by 3 months old. I like to think I worked hard to get that routine, but I won't blame you for thinking I'm just lucky, as I know I am blessed and have never taken it for granted!

So this resisting sleep thing is new to us. I know it's most likely a developmental change as my baby is growing up!! I would just love to understand how best to help her be more relaxed when it comes to sleep time, before it gets really bad and we all started getting really tense over it. As the odd night here and there is no big problem, but I can foresee how it can turn into a regular thing and then we all end up tired and grumpy.

I also want to try and understand what things I shouldn't do to avoid developing bad habits that can be very hard to break later on.

After some internet reading I am well aware there are some very different approaches and can cause quite a debate between parents. But I don't care about that, I'm not interested in the politics of parenting, after all we are all just trying to be the best parent we can be right? So I just want real life stories from real life mums, no judgements.

So please, what did you try and what worked best for you?

Edited by Bobsta - 06�February�2015 at 11:43pm

Toddler Times : Kaloo Doudou Pink Plume Bear

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:07:55 +0000

Author: Lucy1234
Subject: Kaloo Doudou Pink Plume Bear
Posted: 29�January�2015 at 10:07am

Hi There,

am desperately looking for a Kaloo Doudou Pink Plume Bear does anyone have one for sale?

Lucy

Toddler Times : Stay at home mums with Toddlers

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 05:08:29 +0000

Author: spooky165358
Subject: Stay at home mums with Toddlers
Posted: 25�November�2014 at 5:08am

awwwww so sweet to know about you , i give you a suggestion . try these type of stuf when you are with your kids http://www.babyhaven.com/ to play n more enjoy.
God bless you <3

Toddler Times : Toddler Meal Ideas

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:03:32 +0000

Author: Kesha162258
Subject: Toddler Meal Ideas
Posted: 03�November�2014 at 6:03pm

My son is a picky eater too but I've noticed that when I add a touch of fun on his meals, he eventually gives in! Try sprinkling some fruit bits over her meal. She might get attracted to the color and the sweet taste. You can also dip some chunks of fruits a bit on a dark chocolate syrup or maple syrup. You could also ask your baby's paediatrician for a vitamin/supplement that could help increase your baby's appetite.

Toddler Times : who to see for foot problems?

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:53:28 +0000

Author: Kesha162258
Subject: who to see for foot problems?
Posted: 03�November�2014 at 5:53pm

Oh that also runs in my family! Good thing my son got his feet from his dad. :) Why not ask your daughter's pediatrician for any referrals on a great podiatrist or try contacting podiatry.org for information?

Toddler Times : who to see for foot problems?

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:49:52 +0000

Author: Rosie155325
Subject: who to see for foot problems?
Posted: 19�September�2014 at 4:49pm

Hi everyone, my daughter has what I think are really flat feet and they run in my family. I have been to visit a few different people but have been very disappointed with their seemingly lack of knowledge. Our other children were treated overseas by a podiatrist and he was great, but have not been able to find anyone here so far that is great with kids! I am in auckland but will travel a bit for the right person.

Toddler Times : A good GP for my toddler

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:32:48 +0000

Author: Imran155296
Subject: A good GP for my toddler
Posted: 19�September�2014 at 10:32am

Hi guys,

Moved in Auckland recently. Live in Mount Albert area and was looking for a good GP and pediatrician (would be super cool if around Mount Albert). Any suggestions?

Thanks!!

Toddler Times : Toddler Meal Ideas

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:25:45 +0000

Author: Mummabear16
Subject: Toddler Meal Ideas
Posted: 17�September�2014 at 3:25pm

Following!

Toddler Times : Toddler Meal Ideas

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:51:00 +0000

Author: CarleyRose
Subject: Toddler Meal Ideas
Posted: 17�September�2014 at 2:51pm

I have a 17 month old toddler and am finding that I am feeding her the same things over and over and she is getting bored with them and refusing to eat anything. I don't want to get into the habit of giving her "junk" food, as she eats chips/cakes and icecream with no issues! (must have a sweet tooth like mum!!)

Looking for some easy ideas to give her ago on for Lunch and Dinner that won't break the bank. She eats around 4.30 - 5pm so having tea with us is nearly impossible as I am working three days a week and am finding it hard getting tea ready before I go to work and hubby often works until 5.30 - 6pm.

TIA

Toddler Times : 19 month old sleep issues

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:00:16 +0000

Author: Mushroom
Subject: 19 month old sleep issues
Posted: 16�July�2014 at 3:00pm

We got our son a night light at this age, as he got to the age where his imagination started seeing things in the dark. Just got a battery powered owl thingy from the sleep shop, and it was amazing how much it helped! So might be something to consider? Plus, it self weans, as it gets slowly dimmer as the batteries wear down over the weeks so gives of less and less light. Just started using it again as a night time aid to using the potty! (so a bed-side lamp lol).

Toddler Times : 19mth old waking up with nightmares & throwing up

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:08:27 +0000

Author: Laz123
Subject: 19mth old waking up with nightmares & throwing up
Posted: 16�July�2014 at 10:08am

Hi, not sure what to do about the nightmares but my DS would cry in bed until he vomited if we didn't get there quickly enough (our carpets have been ruined) so we reduced his milk for a few nights and once he had his routine sorted again we slowly increased the milk. Good luck!

Toddler Times : 19 month old sleep issues

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:02:44 +0000

Author: BDTM14
Subject: 19 month old sleep issues
Posted: 16�July�2014 at 10:02am

We are going through this too. We had a TERRIBLE night last night with miss 19month old.
Shes also been having nightmares and waking anywhere between midnight and 3am. Screaming. Shes so upset the poor thing.
Last night it took 3 hours to get her to finally go to bed...but even then the first stint was only 40mins before she woke up again and this was after 2 attempts at getting to to bed and then her throwing up as she got so upset.
I ended up getting about 3 hours sleep last night.

Toddler Times : 19mth old waking up with nightmares & throwing up

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:59:44 +0000

Author: BDTM14
Subject: 19mth old waking up with nightmares & throwing up
Posted: 16�July�2014 at 9:59am

DD (19months old)has been waking up anywhere between midnight & 3am with nightmares. I go in and calm her but it can take up to an hour to calm her and settle her again. And then some nights after shes calmed down she thinks its play time.

Shes also getting to the point where sometimes even she gets so upset she throws up.

Then last night we did our normal routine for bed. I went to go put her in her cot and she cling so tightly to me and started to get upset when I put her in the cot. I took her back out and took her to my room and laid on the bed with her and she rested for a while but then wanted to play. I was getting so frustrated at this point that I just put her back into her cot where she cried again to the point where she coughed and threw up a tiny bit.

I got up to her again cleaned up the cot and put her in bed with us again. She was okay until she started moving around again and then she fell off the bed! Of course I got right up to her again, tried to calm her down but then once again she was so upset that she threw up over me.

I cleaned myself up while DP took her out to the lounge to clean her up and calm her down.

3 hours after her usual bed time (7.30pm) she FINALLY fell asleep on the couch. I moved her to her mini fold out couch on the floor and she remained like that for the next 40 mins. Until she woke up again and wanted to sleep on me and the big couch. We stayed like that for another hour until she started moving around again and then woke up screaming like she had a nightmare again or didnt know where she was.
I managed to calm her down again and took her to the spare room where finally at 1.15am she went to sleep.

That was the worst we;ve had it but as I said earlier in my post shes been waking up a lot with nightmares and sometimes she gets to the point (even when she doesnt wake with a nightmare) that shes so upset she makes herself sick.

Im so tired. DP and I are fighting over silly things because we are so tired too.

I guess my question is...what should I do?

Toddler Times : 19 month old sleep issues

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:17:22 +0000

Author: Talz
Subject: 19 month old sleep issues
Posted: 11�July�2014 at 8:17pm

It does say it can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to get through. Good luck!

Toddler Times : 19 month old sleep issues

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:16:43 +0000

Author: Talz
Subject: 19 month old sleep issues
Posted: 11�July�2014 at 8:16pm

Think it's that blimmin 18month sleep regression they talk about Laurel! We had the same thing and just had to persevere and not change your routine too much at all and like a light switch they changed back finally! Stick to your guns and stick with the verbal reassurance, I think VR is the best method, but each to their own. Sorry not much help, but it is usually one of those 'phases'they talk about and it does pass.

http://sleeplady.com/toddler-sleep-problems/18-month-sleep-regression/

Toddler Times : 19 month old sleep issues

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:52:16 +0000

Author: OHbaby! Web Manager
Subject: 19 month old sleep issues
Posted: 11�July�2014 at 7:52pm

Hi not sure if you're till having this problem but we had something similar with my son at that age and i did gradual withdrawal, stood by his cot softly said mummy's here over and over and moved further away each night, eventually standing by the door, then outside the door then shutting the door. i also responded to each night time waking the same.
also if he mucked around and threw toys at me I would leave the room for about 20 secs and then return. he got the message that mummy stays if you lie down nicely.
it did pass i think it might have been some type of seperation anxiety and it did take me a couple of weeks to resolve as i didn't want to use any crying method.

Toddler Times : 19 month old sleep issues

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:59:40 +0000

Author: laurelhitchcock
Subject: 19 month old sleep issues
Posted: 25�June�2014 at 7:59pm

our 19 month old son has been a great self settler and generally sleeps really well at night. during the past three weeks he has become terrible to try and get settled for his night time sleep but okay for daytime sleep and often waking during the night. what techniques are best to help him through this transition period? he gets more upset if I leave him and try verbal reassurance at five, ten, 15 minute periods. he is not teething or unwell.

Toddler Times : Toddler's with Glandular Fever

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:48:40 +0000

Author: twinkletoes
Subject: Toddler's with Glandular Fever
Posted: 17�June�2014 at 8:48am

Just wondering if there are any other mum's out there with a toddler that has managed to get Glandular Fever?

We are 3ish months in to our wee girl having it and have been told it could be another 3ish months before she comes out of it.

She also has a low Nutraphil count at the moment (white cell count) and has developed a heart murmur....

Toddler Times : Stay at home mums with Toddlers

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 21:20:13 +0000

Author: Guest_46654
Subject: Stay at home mums with Toddlers
Posted: 08�June�2014 at 9:20pm

Hi Hopes,

I'd love to talk to you! You sound like you might've struck a really good balance with sanity and enjoying your little ones, ha! I'm speaking to a psychologist this week, and i'll know more what questions I'd like to ask you after that. Can I email you after wednesday?

Thanks,
Hannah

Toddler Times : ibuprofen + paracetamol

Fri, 23 May 2014 13:42:54 +0000

Author: Carol25
Subject: ibuprofen + paracetamol
Posted: 23�May�2014 at 1:42pm

Giving medicine to a baby is serious, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or phone the healthline 0800611116

Toddler Times : Stay at home mums with Toddlers

Tue, 13 May 2014 13:35:42 +0000

Author: Hopes
Subject: Stay at home mums with Toddlers
Posted: 13�May�2014 at 1:35pm

Well, the only perspective I can offer is one of a Mum who is a SAHM to two toddlers and a baby for part of the time, and also works part-time (two days a week). I find my days at work much 'easier' than my days at home (arguably less rewarding, of course), and can completely see where that research comes from! If you're stuck for other people who fit what you were looking for more, do drop me a line, I'm happy to help

Toddler Times : Stay at home mums with Toddlers

Tue, 13 May 2014 05:54:55 +0000

Author: Guest_46654
Subject: Stay at home mums with Toddlers
Posted: 13�May�2014 at 5:54am

Hi there,
My name is Hannah, I'm a freelance journo and I'm writing an article for OH Baby! about a recent study in the States about stay at home mums vs working mums. A SAHM is three times more likely to suffer from depression than a working mum, and it is far more likely (but less known) to creep up when you are parenting a toddler than a new born.

Basically it's twofold. There is significantly more awareness out there for post natal depression and newborns, because of the hormones a woman has and because it is such a massive life change there is a lot of help for new mums. Once you have a toddler, or multiple children I think the expectation is that we can just manage. We place this on ourselves as much as anything.

Secondly, by the time your child is two, a lot of your coffee groups have disbanded or reduced in size as some mums return to work, some opt for more children etc. So you can definitely feel isolated and frustrated with yet another toddler tantrum - I know I've been there! I'm speaking to a psychologist about strategies to help mums feel fulfilled whether at home or at work and tips for learning to enjoy parenting your toddler again. What I'm looking for is anecdotes from women on the front line who know the challenges of parenting toddlers at home, or while working. I don't have to publish your name or details at all, although if anyone was willing to be open it would be a big help. From the articles perspective having one mum who is staying at home and loving it and can share her tips and tricks for escaping boredom would be great, and maybe another mum who has been at home but returned to work and it's working beautifully for her family.

Thanks in advance.
I look forward to hearing your stories.
Hannah

Toddler Times : Hand Foot and Mouth

Tue, 06 May 2014 13:16:50 +0000

Author: Nats-mum
Subject: Hand Foot and Mouth
Posted: 06�May�2014 at 1:16pm

My daughter had this when she was a similar age. Once the blisters pop then they aren't contagious anymore. This can take up to a week depending on how severe the HFM is. But apparently it an live in their poo for 3 weeks I think so just be extra cautious to clean your hands after change time. Hope it passes quickly for your wee one!

Toddler Times : Hand Foot and Mouth

Tue, 06 May 2014 10:12:49 +0000

Author: pencils
Subject: Hand Foot and Mouth
Posted: 06�May�2014 at 10:12am

My 15 month old has hand foot and mouth disease. Think he picked it up at daycare. He's fussy with food and pretty cranky. And he's got a rash all over his body. Went to doc last night. Does anyone know how long it takes to clear up? thanks

Toddler Times : 3 YEAR OLD NIECE

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:07:31 +0000

Author: Mary143082
Subject: 3 YEAR OLD NIECE
Posted: 22�April�2014 at 12:07am

So lovely to see that you have such a well balanced niece. She sounds so lively and energetic. Usually when gifting, I ask the parents what it is they think she needs. If it's within my budget, I buy it or if it's something big, I often contribute towards that gift. Has she started preschool yet? This year my sister bought DD a membership to a learning games site. We often pick up projects or craft activities from it and use it as our weekend bonding activity.

Are you a DIYer? If you are, there are some amazing projects on Pinterest that you could make for your angel!

Toddler Times : 3 YEAR OLD NIECE

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 19:22:14 +0000

Author: cruzychic
Subject: 3 YEAR OLD NIECE
Posted: 19�April�2014 at 7:22pm

Hi Everyone

I have my 3 year old niece's birthday coming up in June and am really lacking in ideas as to what to get her. She is not a girly girl very much a tom boy as her Dad is a farmer and she is always on the go. Any ideas or help would really be appreciated. She loves animals and playing outside but she already has so much and I would really love to get her something new and exciting I love being the spoiling Aunty lol

Toddler Times : Help!! Sleeping probs!!

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:19:07 +0000

Author: mummy83
Subject: Help!! Sleeping probs!!
Posted: 19�April�2014 at 3:19pm

Hey. My little girl (just turned one the other day), who we have never had any probs with sleeping... Great with day naps and sleeps through the night,however ever since we hired a Nanny (for just one day) she has been terrible!! I know the stranger anxiety is at it's peak between one and two years old but I don't know what to do? She's still fine for night sleeps and goes done fine however it's her day time sleeps that she resists and screams blue murder!! After her feed she knows what is going to happen and starts getting all worked up. I go in resettle every 15 mins by tucking her back into her cot and saying "I love u, good night" and then walk out which seems to make it worse. We've got into a bad habit of picking her up after an hour of screaming and then she's fine. Then I pop out in the car and she falls straight to sleep as soon as I put her in car seat so clearly she's exhausted. So the last two weeks her only naps have been in the car. Because they aren't very long she's shattered by the eve which makes for a VERY grumpy bubba. Please help with any suggestions as I'm finding this crying out method is not working and it's stressing me out!! She was having two sleeps in the day prior...

Toddler Times : 26 mth old scared of sleep!

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:25:33 +0000

Author: Karla102705
Subject: 26 mth old scared of sleep!
Posted: 24�March�2014 at 9:25pm

Hi all

we need some advice on our 26 mth boy the past 6 weeks have been shocking and last week we got about 10 hrs sleep in 1 week. We both work full time and have a 7 month old. Who sleeps through the night but now with his older brother not sleeping he is now waking too!! Last night we resorted to DS1 sleeping in our bed and he slept all the way through. And tonight he screamed for 40 mins, then when we put him in our bed (way before our bed time) he's out to it and with our bedroom door wide opened!! My only problem is I don't want him to get used to it... and what is triggering this behavior? We have an apt with an ENT specialist tomorrow as his adenoids are enlarged so he may need these removed. Which We r hoping will solve this no sleep issue and he does also have a bit of sleep apnea. . So long story short what do we do??

Toddler Times : Options for one day per week child care - Hamilton

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:15:04 +0000

Author: akb
Subject: Options for one day per week child care - Hamilton
Posted: 16�January�2014 at 4:15pm

Hello,
I'm considering childcare options for my 25 month old. I would prefer a maximum of one day per week but most centres seem to have a minimum of at least two days.
Can anyone comment on how their children managed if they attended a day care for only one day per week, or do you know of any centres that are happy with a one day a week arrangement.
Many thanks

Toddler Times : Toddler pics...

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:44:58 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Toddler pics...
Posted: 06�January�2014 at 1:44pm

Wow! What great photos!!

Edited by Willendorf - 28�December�2015 at 8:47pm

Toddler Times : 2 yr old growth

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 09:51:43 +0000

Author: Allysbelly
Subject: 2 yr old growth
Posted: 17�December�2013 at 9:51am

Hi
My two yr old boys Plunket nurse is constantly on my case about my boys height. He's 83cm and 13kg. He's on the 75th percentile for weight and the 0.04th percentile for height he keeps dropping down the percentiles.
And she wanted me to go see our gp as there's more than 4 percentiles difference between his height and weight.
My gp wasn't sure so has sent us to a specialist.
On both sides there are a lot of short genes and I've told the Plunket nurse this but she still hassles me about it whenever we see her.
Just wondering if anyone else has had any growth issues like this??

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:27:47 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 22�November�2013 at 6:27pm

Hi RachFizz! Thanks so much for your good wishes. Great to hear from you. Best of luck to you now and in the future!! xx

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:12:38 +0000

Author: RachFizz
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 22�November�2013 at 6:12pm

Something about this has struck me, but unfortunately I'm not a good candidate!

We haven't yet started our family, and I have fibromyalgia. Don't know if that's deemed unfit for pregnancy or not!

Good luck on your journey.

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:34:35 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 22�November�2013 at 4:34pm

Time for a bit of an update on our surrogacy journey: Our family has had incredibly generous offers from more than one Mum who hasn�t yet quite completed her own family, or is currently in the process of egg donation, or resides outside of NZ. We have also had interest from more than one fantastic volunteer Gestational Surrogate who, like me, would be at undue risk in attempting this pregnancy. We have gone down the road on our journey varying distances with each, and happily we are still in contact with many of these wonderful women. I would like to say a heartfelt public thank you to each of you! xx Alas and alack, however--as Shakespeare says-- we are still looking for that special Tummy Mummy to help us get our Embryo out of frozen storage, in order to see if she or he will indeed join us in the world�.

Toddler Times : Toddlers+glasses+water play

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:49:03 +0000

Author: Tesha84
Subject: Toddlers+glasses+water play
Posted: 19�November�2013 at 2:49pm

My 26 month old has just been prescribed glasses for extreme long sightedness and accommodative estropia so she needs to wear her glasses for all her waking hours. Before she had glasses she was what we considered "clumsy" - 6 conclusions, broken front teeth(which was difficult to have repaired!), constant falls up and down steps - until we realised she was having vision problems and struggled to have any focus on her feet and where they were going.

So now its coming into summer I was wondering what other mums do with toddler wearing glasses and swimming? She cant take them off but I was wondering others just leave the glasses on or use a prescription swimming goggle? She actually loves wearing her glasses so its easy to keep them on.

Toddler Times : Night Toilet Training

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:40:58 +0000

Author: Bambino
Subject: Night Toilet Training
Posted: 13�November�2013 at 8:40am

DS (nearly 3) was just over 2 years ... few accidents once in a while but once he was moved into a proper bed and out of a cot they pretty much stopped (they need to be able to get up at night to go).

Toddler Times : Climbing!

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:39:13 +0000

Author: Bambino
Subject: Climbing!
Posted: 13�November�2013 at 8:39am

My nearly 3 year old has been climbing since about then and I still can't stop him! Managed to prevent him from climbing on furniture but fences, ladders, walls are all fair game to him. Eyes in the back of my head is my motto.

Toddler Times : Climbing!

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:17:32 +0000

Author: Y0na
Subject: Climbing!
Posted: 09�November�2013 at 12:17am

I have a 14 MO who loves climbing. Since I thought he will climb no matter what I made him a safe obstacle course around the lounge to divert him from the coffee table and tv. It's worked so far but not looking forward to the weekend where I will pack it away to have a tidy lounge for visitors.

Toddler Times : Nearly 2 YO - Great sleeper to screamer!

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:11:41 +0000

Author: DellysMum
Subject: Nearly 2 YO - Great sleeper to screamer!
Posted: 02�November�2013 at 10:11pm

I'd be putting money on separation anxiety ... my 21mth old has just gone through 2 weeks of this & sounds a lot like your boy. Our sleep expectations are similar as well. Knew it was abt separation coz she was running after me or just crying if i left the room & being really touchy/clingy in the day. We dealt with it by being with her when she woke if she didn't settle after 5 min but not picking her up, just rubbed her back then gradually slowed and stopped & crept out of the room. if she complained loud shushing at the door usually worked. it was still exhausting ... took 10-15 min twice a night for over a week but then it just stopped at the same time she went back to her indepndent self in the daytime.

Toddler Times : kids say the darndest things

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:58:08 +0000

Author: heavenly.talker
Subject: kids say the darndest things
Posted: 01�November�2013 at 2:58pm

It was quite a while ago when DS1 (now 3 1/2) still wasn't saying that much. One day we were practising counting. I said one, he said one, I said two, he said two, I said what comes after two, he said three, I said what comes after three, he said, timeout.

Cheeky minx, we count down from 10 :-)

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:56:00 +0000

Author: Willendorf
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 18�July�2013 at 8:56pm

Hi Kalimirella, Thanks for your post. I think it's so great that you're considering being a surrogate! There is nothing like looking for a surrogate one's self to help one appreciate surrogates in general... Well, technically speaking we have at least until 2019 until we will be required by law to discard the embryo. I had thought that it would be good to have children about three years apart in age, I guess because that was the age difference between my older brother and myself, but now I think--especially in our case of only one embryo to try with--that finding a good surrogate match is just as important as my idea of ideal timing.

There is already a four-and-a-half year gap between dear daughter and her sibling embryo, even if the frozen embryo transfer was made tomorrow--if you know what I mean, lol. That is, of course, given that dear lone embryo resulted in pregnancy; it is quite likely that it would not, in which case dear surrogate would have delivered us the blessed gift of closure. In spite of wanting a sibling, we are also extremely happy with one child; we will not be pursuing further fertility treatment. Either way, yes--it would seem the sooner the better, and no--potential surrogate doesn't have to be local...

Congrats on your family, best of luck with that child no. 3! xx

Toddler Times : Night Toilet Training

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:44:04 +0000

Author: Pitter patter
Subject: Night Toilet Training
Posted: 18�July�2013 at 8:44pm

Hi SMS my DD was 2.5, she just toilet trained at night as soon as we started by day. Which was strange, she just stopped having wet nappies in the morning so I stopped putting them on. She only ever had a couple of night accidents. I have read that being dry at night is not something you can train and I just took being dry in the morning as a sign that she was ready. Those broly sheets are great when they are ready as it avoids changing the whole be, some of my friends kids are not dry at night and they are close to 5 years now.

Toddler Times : Night Toilet Training

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:31:31 +0000

Author: Kalimirella
Subject: Night Toilet Training
Posted: 18�July�2013 at 8:31pm

My oldest was just turning 3 (right about her birthday).

My youngest has just surprised us all and has completely Toilet trained herself day and night at 22mths of age.

Toddler Times : Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:06:37 +0000

Author: Kalimirella
Subject: Fellow Mum 4 Orphan Embryo?
Posted: 18�July�2013 at 5:06pm

I would also consider this in the future if my partner was agreeable. But as ArielAngel said atm we are trying for our 3rd and last child and then would be BFing for 1-2 yrs :(
Are you looking for someone immediately and would they have to be local?