thedster

@thedster (18)

United States • Age 56

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almost ready to wean him!

lvmybz @lvmybz (125) • United States 12 Jan 08

Well my son will be two at the end of march and I said when I had him that I would stop nursing when he was two. He nurses before bedtime and usually once or twice in the middle of the night. He is so attached and to tell you the...

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thedster Absolutely. The AAP recommends nursing your baby for at least one year, and after that as long as mutually desired. The World Health Organization recommends at least two years. I nursed each of my kids forever, and when we finally weaned, it was super easy, no...

14 Jan 08

almost ready to wean him!

lvmybz @lvmybz (125) • United States 12 Jan 08

Well my son will be two at the end of march and I said when I had him that I would stop nursing when he was two. He nurses before bedtime and usually once or twice in the middle of the night. He is so attached and to tell you the...

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thedster Actually, they (including the AAP) don't recommend starting solids no later than 6 months, they recommend no EARLIER than 6 months, and even then, solids shouldn't take up more than 10% of your baby's diet. Breastfeeding provides nutrients up until you wean,...

14 Jan 08

Getting my toddler to brush his teeth

garnet80 @garnet80 (349) • Australia 4 Jan 08

I'm at my wits end. My almost 3 year old son refuses to brush his teeth. Yes he does it sometimes and that's only after I've turned it into a game. I've tried with tooth paste and without. Does anyone have any tips to help make...

brushing a toddlers teeth

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thedster Awesome. And I agree, it is odd that your ex claims to have the opposite issue. Maybe ask your son how he brushes at Daddy's house? I'd be wondering too. Single parenting is hard, my Mom raised us mostly on her own, remarried and had a baby when I was in...

4 Jan 08