Concerns about toddler’s development.?

I’m a 1st time parent of a daughter who just turned 24 months old. I was layed off work and spent the last year at home with her. I’ve noticed several things that are begining to alarm me. I started introducing the alphabet (casually) and within 2 weeks she had it memorized by the time she was 18 months. Since then she has learned the primary colors, alphabet, numbers 1-20, shapes,animals in English, (some in Spanish and Sign language) I started word flash cards and she can say and identify over 300 words. So I started writing words on cards and showing them to her and she started reading them. I also purchased a puzzle of the United States and went over the names of each state, etc, and she can say and identify 1/2 the US states. I’ve only devoted 10 minutes each day introducing her to new things, and from my understanding kids pick up things pretty quickly. I’m just concerned because she is able to recall things so well if it’s possible she has a photographic memory?? And if I should address this concern with a Dr or just ignore it and chalk it up to kids just learning things quickly?

Anyone’s baby got a tooth knocked out by accident?

My 15 month old slipped off a baby sized chair, hit a toddler table with rounded corners and still lost her front tooth. We are headed to the dentist, but was wondering for those parents who have a child who lost a milk tooth early, what happened at the dentist? Did the missing tooth cause any speech / eating prolems/ tooth development issues? I cried my eyes out, 1st time mom was NOT ready for this yet. My darling baby missing her front tooth already. Any advice you have is appreciated. Thanks.

Should I worry about my toddler son’s development?

So my 2nd son is a preemie and has been developmentally behind by roughly 2-3 months in most things. Sat unassisted at 10 months. Crawled 3 days after his 1st birthday and cannot walk yet. He doesn’t talk at all yet though. Sometimes he will repeat “no no no” if you say it to him but other than that he will rarely say anything (I mean almost never). By what age should I start worrying if he still isn’t talking? My 1st son could could to 10 in English and Spanish and say a ton of other words by his 1st birthday. He is almost 16 months old.

Any good interactive activities for a toddler?

Any fun activities and games?

My 22 month old girl is bored with matching puzzles, she literally can close her eyes and match all the puzzles in a min. I want to keep challenging her. She’s pretty good with blocks and matching shapes. Are there any other good games or activities that can challenge her? Suggestions?

Thanks!! =)

Activities for toddler with Down Syndrome?

I am going to be watching my friends daughter this summer and she is a 3 year old with Down’s Syndrome. I’m just wondering if there are any stimulating or fun crafts/activities for a child at that age. Thanks!

Toddler activities at 12 months old?

I have a 12 months old daughter who is my first and i am wondering what are appropriate activities for her, what should she be learning now? When is it appropriate for colors, shapes,etc..? How about the meal? What should i be doing with her at this age?

What is the best and safest appetite stimulant for a severely underweight toddler?

My three-year old daughter has always been underweight since birth and has been taking neosure and pediasure ever since. Now her endocrinolologist says if she doesn’t gain enough weight and height by december she will be given weekly growth hormone injections for 6 to 8 months. Her bone development is also 11months delayed. What are my other options aside from painful and costly weekly growth hormone injections?

16 month old showing risk of Sensory Integration?

My son just turned 16 months today. He was evaluated this past tuesday by a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. I called because the doctor was concerned that he was not speaking the “mandatory” 4 words by this age. He jargons a lot and is very vocal. Just doesn’t say any words. When I filled out the paperwork before the evaluation I listed that he was a picky eater. I assumed that most toddlers/children are picky eaters. It was only a concern of mine because he wouldn’t eat many vegetables. This is why an OT came to my house with the ST. After the evaluation the ST stated that they are not concerned with his speech at this time. The OT mentioned that my son showed some risk signs for a sensory integration disorder. I had never heard of it until Tuesday. The reasons they listed were, picky eating (won’t eat at least 10 proteins and won’t eat any vegetables), movement (clumsy), listening (doesn’t listen or purposely ignores when focused on something else) and sleeping. Out of those four sleeping is and has always been my biggest concern. He will not sleep a full night without waking up at least once when he sleeps alone. For the past month he has been sleeping in bed with us because if he does wake up he puts himself right back to sleep. I would love for him to sleep in his room by himself a full night. I am not sure about the movement and clumsiness. My son didn’t start walking until 14 1/2 months. So he has not been walking for very long. When he’s tired he is more clumsy then first thing in the morning or right after a nap.
Another issue that I wasn’t aware was an issue until tuesday is that he doesn’t like his hands washed or his face washed as well as his hair. Again, with the experience I have with children… I assumed that this was normal behavior.
I know nothing about sensory integration or even what to expect. I feel a bit overwhelmed even though this isn’t an actual diagnosis just an at risk claim. It’s very worrisome. Does anyone have any idea about these types of disorders. I have read that it can go hand in hand with Autism but doesn’t mean the child will have autism if they have SID. I always felt that he was fine. He is his own person.

I am just looking for any information on this topic from a toddler perspective. And any reading materials that I should pick up that could help us if this is hindering his development.

Thanks.

Late talking toddler-almost 19 months and still not talking much!?

I need some reassurance ONCE again that my toddler WILL talk!!! She doesn’t say much of anything–in fact is very quiet. We try to get her to repeat what we say and she will attempt at times, but most of the time just look at us and smile. She is SO good with receptive skills, but just doesn’t vocalize much and still just points and grunts most times. She has been checked out by First Steps (an early intervention program here in Indiana) and she doesn’t qualify for services, as she is at/above normal development in all other areas and they don’t feel she has any problems. She has had her hearing checked and is on her second set of tubes now. Could this be one of the big reasons she isn’t talking…ear infections since her EARLY months? Thanks…just need some positive input. Not trying to hurry her, but at the same time, I want her to say something! haa
I guess I’m more wanting to hear from other Moms who has had a child who was late talking and DID eventually talk and Moms of kids who had chronic ear infections. Thanks!

Toddler Development PT2 ?

Okay i read alot of the answers everyone has given me and there very good and thanks for the help. I meant when we watch TV we watch Diego, Noggin, Mommy and me… I get into it more than he does i feel. I know all the words songs, we play games with it, dance, i teach him animals, shapes, etc… but its like he doesn’t pay 100% attn or understand what i mean… hes more into the “play” part of it. We have many toys… animals, flash cards, but hes more interested in stepping on them and being a boy and climbing you know… Do you think it’s just because he’s a boy? LOL. Everything I do for him I say and show him, point out things in the car, play blues clues in the grocery store (people actually think im weird cause i sit there and ask him what kind of waffles should we get and let him pick) It’s just so weird how her daughter (and she works) Is doing so much and i feel as if she’s rubbing it in my face alot. Do you think thats the reason I feel this way?

I am worried about my toddler development?

My toddler will 18 months on 25th May,he understands much of the things what i talk to him but he doesn’t talk,just,mum,dad and sometimes one owrd more,like give.When i gave him a book he pretends like he is reading, he likes reading him books.But what i am worried also is that sometimes he pretend like isn’t hearing us.sometimes hears us very well sometimes no,pretends like playing and no attention is this normal is that we soil him as his the first one.also when he was smaller like child ran after them,but now no,when he sees children become timid.Also when sees his grandparend,uncle, he doesn’t delight like other children,also when his father works all the day when he comes home he doesn’t delight about his father,just hwen he sees me delight for nobody else.I asked family doctor about talking and socialzition with other children he said that is normal,sone children don’t speak till 3 years old,he told the he is seeing that my boy is understanding.My boy like ball too much,but doesn’t like toys too much.
is this normal for some children.I am so worries that something is wrong.
P.s my son knows to imitate,also some animal etc.

What Should I Do About a Toddler Who Can’t Be in a Room Alone?

My three year-old sister gets plenty of attention on a daily basis and is often congratulated when completing certain tasks. However ever since she was a baby, she can’t stand to be in a room alone and has to know where everyone in the house is located at all times and will constantly whine or call out a member of the family to make their whereabouts known. This makes it extremely frustrating to finish house chores such as dishes. Even still, she feels she MUST play in the kitchen by my feet and will try to bring her toys into the kitchen as well. My mom has resulted to turning on the television to hold her attention which I feel has consequences later on in my sister’s development. I am at my wits end! I don’t want her to grow up to be a needy adult. Are there any suggestions? Thank you for your mature answers.

development of an almost 23 month old toddler boy?

what is average around this age?
he does these things

knows all his body parts ( can name most of them)
know probably almot 200 words, sometmes speak in 3 word sentences
knows the name of a couple colors but cant recogonize them
can’t count or do ABC’s yet
understands im pregnant and loves to kiss my belly and lets me know theres a baby in there!
can name a lot of names of people, even me by my first name

7 month old development milestone?

my just turned 7 month lo has been rolling front to back by 3 months , back to front by 5 months.he has a very god head control and sits in tripod position very frequently , but for a minute or so.He is sitting in tripod(kinna bends forward or sidewise) since he turned 6 months and has been trying to stand on his legs(legs pulled sraight, hands straight but toes and fingers touching the floor and balanceign with head down touch the carpet or sheet/blanket on the floor.he has been doing that almost the same time he started sitting.so both started around months.But in past few month neither he is sitting straight with legs and waist properly positioned , nor does he stand.he has been in crawling position and moving back and forth very very rapidly since his 5th month and after trying that for 1.5 month he stopped that recently and tries to pull his body to stand.Now my concern is he was in stagnant crawling position, but did crawl or doesn’t attempt to crawl now.He keeps moving on his chest and hands or by rolling.Now for a month of constant trying he is not sitting or standing either.He turned 7 months yesterday.Is that all normal ?
I make sure he gets plenty of floor play. He has been blabbing for past 2 months increasingly like bua bua baa baa and lot more than gee gee , but he doesn’t do those blabbing constantly all day long.is that normal too?
lastly when I call his name, he sometime looks but sometime doesn’t care.his dad call him a different name.he responds most of times, sometimes he keeps looking at me as if he didn’t hear him calling.though he is generally very very alert about any sound or noise.
I guess when he looks when called, it is just the sound that catches his attendtion.probably he doesn’t understand his name yet? is that normal ?
This is my first baby and I have never seen a baby or toddler so closely.so everything freaks me out.when i watch videos on youtube or read some answers in yahoo, looks like most of the people say their babies can walk or atleast sit to play comfortably by 7 months .or some says their babies uttered the first word by 8th month.
is my lo on track or he is behind? his doc said everything looks okay during his 6 month visit.
thanks and please share your experience.

Should I convert my 19 month old to a toddler bed?

Ill start by mentioning she is behind in development, not yet talking started walking at 16 months, but wouldn’t understand if I said “This is ayour new big girl bed.” Judgingby my other kids development in the past Id say she’s at a 12-13 month level. She isn’t climbing out of the crib, well she tries but nothing more than a leg.

BUT, she is constantly getting her arms & legs stuck in the bars while she sleeps, turns and hurts herself. She wakes up crying 2-3 times a night because of this.We’ve tried tying bumpers inside it but still she manages to wedge her arm or leg in it. And she’s chubby so once they’re in, they’re in lol.

Should we attempt to switch her over? If so what are some suggestions for her if shewouldn’t understand “his is your new bed.” IF not, what can we do to prevent injuries?

Ps- Nothing about her development, autism runs in the family and we are looking into it. She is starting daycare & speech theropy once she’s 24 months.

Thanks
I can untangle her many times but she’s still getting stuck. It’s not fair to her to be hurt, or either of us to be up and down so many times a night. This has been ongoing for weeks, she is not stopping….

Toddler temper tantrums!?

Okay I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. She was always so well behaved when we went out or when we were at home. She has all of a sudden started having this total melt downs. I know alot of you will say it is because she is 2. But there must be something I can do. I tell her no she can’t have a snack while I am making supper cause supper is almost ready and she just starts crying and screams and won’t calm down. It also happens when I tell her we need to change her bum or well anything really right now. I really want to help her threw this stage with as little tears as possible but I also don’t want her to think she can always have her way cause she cries or throws a fit. Please help.

Is 6 months too soon to start throwing temper tantrums?

Recently my 6 month old son seems to be throwing temper tantrums (throwning himself down, kicking, flipping around, screaming, etc) everytime he doesn’t get his way, I am not talking the necessities, I understand him crying if he’s hungry or tired, or needs a diaper change, stuff like that. But he will throw them if his brother takes something away, or I put his coat on him (he hates his caot and being stuck in his car seat), or if I lay him down to get stuff done, and he is held plenty, he’s not lacking any attention. They just seem very similar to toddler temper tantrums, but on a baby level, if that makes sence.

Temper Tantrums!!!!!!!?????

How do you deal with your toddlers temper tantrums? How do you correct them or what is the best way you have found to ‘curb’ this awful behavior!!!!!????
I have tried everything I can think of and nothing seems to work! My son is 3 and he is very stubborn, srtong willed and independent! LOL! I have tried talking to him, explaining to him that this is unacceptable behavior..I have tried time outs and even taken away toys or treats while explaining why he doesn’t get to play with them…Nothing is working and I am ready to pull my hair out! He is also a SCREAMER, I might add! When he throws a tantrum he screams at the top of his lungs! It doesn’t matter where we are! And yes, he gets naps and plenty of excercise and also mental stimulation…we are currently learning to identify numbers and letters…lol…

any helpful suggestions would be great – thanks in advance!