My 3-year-old daughter suddenly hates drinking milk. Mealtimes are rife with tears and battles of will. How can we get her to drink milk happily and eagerly again? [more inside]
posted by lexfri on Nov 20, 2009 - 78 answers

I'm expecting a baby in a few months and have questions about medicating infants and toddlers. I always thought you give babies motrin when they're teething really badly, baby allegra when they have sinus infections, etc. However, all my friends seem to either be dead-set against baby Motrin or use it very, very sparingly. What's the cause for alarm? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 26 answers

How can I stop my toddlers from kicking the seat in front of them on an airplane? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Oct 8, 2009 - 55 answers

How do I minimize a toddler's separation anxiety and preserve her mother's hurt feelings? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Oct 6, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm interested in a nice set of tableware for our 15-month old. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Sep 15, 2009 - 11 answers

Our new house has a steep steep staircase. What are some ways I can make this feature safer for my family, and especially for our soon-to-be-toddling baby? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Aug 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Do toddlers get brain freeze (sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia or "ice-cream headache" or "cold stimulus headache" ... not a sudden absence of rational thought)? Or do they simply not show it? [more inside]
posted by scblackman on Jul 5, 2009 - 16 answers

What made-up names does your very young child call favorite movies, books, games, or television shows? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Jun 6, 2009 - 33 answers

What to tell a young toddler about mean girls? (Well, mean toddlers actually.) [more inside]
posted by dreamphone on Jun 3, 2009 - 19 answers

Any suggestions for separation anxiety in twin toddlers? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Apr 15, 2009 - 25 answers

It looks like we're going to be in Houston for a full day, and are trying to find something to do. Difficulty: We have a two-year-old in tow, and Houston's famed Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. :( [more inside]
posted by mrbula on Apr 12, 2009 - 11 answers

What can I teach my toddler about while we stay on the sofa? Supposed to rest legs. We've been watching Leonard Bernstein on YouTube, learning about orchestras -- looking for more stuff like that. [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Apr 9, 2009 - 18 answers

When is it OK to feed my baby sashimi? [more inside]
posted by lottie on Dec 15, 2008 - 28 answers

Toddler nudity: how much is too much? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Aug 16, 2008 - 30 answers

My 22-month-old son has taken to stripping. He's quick, he's crafty, and he takes everything off at every opportunity. Buttons, zippers, Velcro and admonishments do not stop him. How can I get him to keep his clothes and diaper on?
posted by streetdreams on Aug 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Where are all the research papers that say television for children under two is bad? [more inside]
posted by taff on Jun 3, 2008 - 22 answers

My wife's beloved grandmother died yesterday and we are wondering how to explain things to our three year old daughter. [more inside]
posted by TedW on May 22, 2008 - 17 answers

What are your recommendations for good baby and toddler books in English? [more inside]
posted by k8t on May 17, 2008 - 22 answers

Air Travel Noob: I need some advice for traveling with my 4 1/2 year old daughter and 2 year old son. I have flown ONCE in my whole life and now I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by ShawnString on Jan 14, 2008 - 30 answers

We are driving from New Hampshire to St. Louis over a two day period (12/26 - 12/27) with our 3 1/2 and 2 year old children. Any suggestions for keeping our sanity on this 20 hour drive (and the return trip 7 days later)? [more inside]
posted by beachhead2 on Dec 15, 2007 - 11 answers

Pat-a-cake; The Itsy Bitsy Spider ... and ....? Can you suggest some traditional rhymes/games with motions like the two above that I can play with my 16 month old son. Preferably things that can be done lying down (so Head Shoulder Knees and Toes won't work well).
posted by anastasiav on Nov 20, 2007 - 29 answers

Looking for things to do with 2-3 year olds in the Canton/Akron, Ohio area. [more inside]
posted by crios on Sep 30, 2007 - 2 answers

How do you get toddlers to keep their blankets on overnight? [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Sep 20, 2007 - 22 answers

Need help naming a children's music class. [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Aug 23, 2007 - 12 answers

V.smile or Leapster? Looking for informed opinions on a learning-game console for a toddler. [more inside]
posted by britain on Jul 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me find learning objectives/goals for young children (3 years old) and help me find games to help! [more inside]
posted by peripatew on Apr 19, 2007 - 18 answers

What should I get for a 1 year old girl and a three year old boy for Christmas? They don't live in same house and can't share gifts.
posted by chickaboo on Nov 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Our cats are urinating inappropriately, and seem to be targeting our kid. Can the situation be salvaged? [more inside]
posted by scrump on Sep 14, 2006 - 11 answers

Who gets to share food and drinks with your child - from the same cup or spoon? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 28, 2006 - 33 answers

Hi, does anyone have any good recommendations for great web sites for 2 to 4 year olds? [more inside]
posted by itchy on Mar 2, 2006 - 15 answers

My 2 yr old daughter chews on her nails/cuticles. How can i get her to stop? she somes times chews it all the way down and complains because it hurts. [more inside]
posted by ShawnString on Oct 18, 2005 - 21 answers

We've read every book, played with water in the sink, re-arranged all of his cars and trains, played hide-and-seek, climbed on the dog, and it's only 9 a.m. What was your favorite indoor activity as a two-year old, or what's keeping your favorite toddler amused these days?
posted by Framer on Jan 3, 2005 - 13 answers

Was your toddler present at the birth of his or her sibling(s)? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on May 26, 2004 - 18 answers

Bicycles. I know nothing about them outside of the obvious 2 wheels and chain part. I need a bike. Not a fancy bike. A sturdy bike. A bike that can handle a wiggly 30+ pound toddler on the back...in a seat, preferably...or maybe something that can be towed behind a bike? Recommendations for bikes? Recommendations for kid seats?
posted by dejah420 on May 18, 2004 - 24 answers