(Part 2) Best products from r/toddlers

So, it's a bit expensive but we got a stool like this and it was so worth it for us. My 20 month old loves it. Loves being able to help at the counter, play at the sink, watch me make something, look out the window, etc. We use it daily!

I vaguely recall this phase. I can't remember what solved it, but know it will pass...and please for the love of anyone who hasn't read it yet, read this book. This man works miracles. 100% that's how I got through dropping the second nap. and every other sleep crisis we've had.

healthy sleep habits, happy child

Maybe let him pick out some new bedding and a cute stuffed animal to go with it? That might make him excited about his new room. Also, my mom recently bought this for my son: https://www.amazon.com/Lizber-Night-Projector-Degree-Rotation/dp/B01CFI082Y?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1 I was worried it would keep him awake at night, but it has had the opposite effect. He used to come out of his room multiple times when it was bedtime, now he almost never does. Apparently it has some sort of calming effect? In any event, it also might help make the new room a bit more enticing.

Hand Hand Fingers Thumb by Al Perkins. https://www.amazon.com/Fingers-Thumb-Bright-Early-Books/dp/0394810767/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Thanks. After skimming thru it. i might purchase the dapper snapper for pants that have loops and fashion fit clip

https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-484-Fashion-Fit-Clip/dp/B00AF8Q4ES/ref=pd_sbs_200_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00AF8Q4ES&pd_rd_r=e33fe9a1-c370-11e8-a5cd-85f68c4eb870&pd_rd_w=FId2k&pd_rd_wg=g4tdF&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=53dead45-2b3d-4b73-bafb-fe26a7f14aac&pf_rd_r=6F2ZN6NF5PC9P5WAPQ8Q&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=6F2ZN6NF5PC9P5WAPQ8Q

I did the cut the paci trick but mine still wanted his paci. He loves books so i got him pacifiers are not forever and would just read it before bed or if he asked for his paci. I always kept the paci in view and gave it if he asked but we would read the book and talk about it. He one day stopped asking and i just tossed them (he was 2 at the time). He has responded well to those behavior books we have used a lot in the series for biting, hitting, kicking etc.

Pacifiers Are Not Forever (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1575422573/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vOVKAbPFXV7N7

The book with no pictures has a great page of nonsense words to read really fast. ( https://www.amazon.com/Book-No-Pictures-B-Novak/dp/0803741715/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=book+with+no+pictures&qid=1574704377&sr=8-1 )

Also This Little Piggy by Tim Harrington https://www.amazon.com/This-Little-Piggy-Tim-Harrington/dp/0062218085/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=this+little+piggy&qid=1574704395&sr=8-9 Really funny for Preschool Read Alouds because of that wall of text to read really fast!

Oh this immediately reminded me of this book we have! It's a really lovely one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Papa-Please-Moon-Classic-Board/dp/0689829590

Did you find a good solution for this? I'm looking for one now. I'm thinking getting this:

https://www.amazon.com/sleek-socket-Superior-Electrical-Childproofing/dp/B07FZPSJPW/ref=sr_1_4

I will have a cloud looking shelve above where I will lead the extension cord up to. The babe camera monitor will sit on the shelf, and long with an echo dot. Both will be plugged into the extension cord.

If you already have clothes that are two big, roll the waistline down (like you'd do with the legs, only the other direction) and it will help.

Also, I like these: https://smile.amazon.com/Dapper-Snapper-Original-Adjustable-Belt-Black/dp/B003IXVFLO/

Your original post said “My doctor said I should be concerned that my daughter is breathing through her mouth when she sleeps.” This is not supported by that study.

Also,
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He says mouth breathing is endemic in Western populations and that up to 90% of children and adults partially mouth breathe. Starting at a young age, this can cause a child's face to grow long and skinny with crowded teeth, a bad bite, a deviated septum, and a narrow smile. These features, reflective of small jaws, cause us to essentially suffocate, rev up the sympathetic nervous system, disrupt our sleep with lifelong health consequences. He said my daughter is basically breathing through a straw and suffocating. He said I need to focus on strengthening the muscles of her airway. He referred to me to a book called "SHUT UP and sleep" written by a Stanford doctor for more information and I was astonished. I had never heard this before. Has anyone else heard this?”

Here is a link to the book if anyone is interested:

https://www.amazon.com/SHUT-UP-sleep-anil-rama/dp/1732279209”


No..Ventilation and oxygenation are different. More air doesn’t mean better oxygenation. It’s usually not apnea unless it’s an issue with central sleep apnea. hypopnea is likely the source in children from an increase in resistance from anatomical development. Hypopneas do not always result in desaturation.


I think there needs to be more research. Not every kid needs a retainer and to be on a CPAP.


It’s just overkill. Children naturally have crowded airways but the majority have compensatory mechanisms that kick in to avoid desaturation.

We started using this at age 2, and it’s been great:

KidCo P4012 Peapod Plus Infant Travel Bed, Midnight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZRWOQN8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YxdQDbZ1MJFDC

Late to the party but we like this seat. It is an adult seat with a kids seat built in.

https://www.amazon.com/Mayfair-NextStep-83SLOWA-000-883SLOWA/dp/B00EPET9RC

I recommend this-- it's got exactly enough for a 3-5 year old and no more (or less): https://smile.amazon.com/Your-Belongs-Cornelia-Maude-Spelman/dp/0807594733/ref=sr_1_3?crid=30MWNADFVO2DG&keywords=your+body+belongs+to+you&qid=1567433231&s=gateway&sprefix=your+body+belon%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-3

it loops in touch in general, not just private parts. but also differentiates where someone should *never* touch you unless getting help going to the bathroom etc.

We got ours off a local buy sell trade group - they are usually in good shape because it's a limited time kids will use them - they're totally a toddler toy. Like this - only we got a used one.

We have memory foam pillows that stay cool through the night and my son would always want to take mine so I bought him his own mini one from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Aloudy-Toddler-Organic-Breathable-Children/dp/B01M3VSDPY/ref=sr_1_25?crid=1CODOWCB4KDKY&keywords=toddler+pillow&qid=1570814740&sprefix=toddler+pil%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-25

We have a stomach sleeper as well we got her this and she uses it well (sometimes lol): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KQSJMX1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We have this one - it’s a little fancier than some of the others. Last year when my daughter was 1.5 she didn’t really figure out a lot of the water features but I think this year she will. https://www.amazon.com/Step2-874600-Showers-Playset-Multi-Colored/dp/B01K1K0K6M/ref=zg_bs_166211011_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4QXWPXX0PAFVPRKNQW6B

Some have umbrellas and I wish I had gotten that one, unless you have a lot of shade then you won’t really need it.

Here are the emotion books we got. They may seem short and simple at first, but they are hands down one of the best purchases we've made as parents of a toddler. They've helped her communicate through multiple tantrums. Every night we read 4 or so books. One of them is always a different emotion book.

Another option - if you have a closet, get a closet extender. I got this one off Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Double-Closet-Rod-Organizer/dp/B000QWKP7K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1540825025&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=closet+extender&psc=1). Then put a few options for her to pick out that are seasonally appropriate. We've been doing this for a few months now and it's worked really well.

As for the coat, we're dealing with that too. We give her the choice to wear it or not. If she doesn't want to wear it, then we just bring it with.

>so I take her downstairs and let her watch tv while I doze on the sofa

This was me until my favorite sleep book told me that it was the root of the problem. They get excited for tv and wake up earlier and earlier to watch it.

There is NO tv in our house before 10am anymore. EVER.

We also started ignoring her crying between 4 and 6 am - basically the hours between up with a nightmare/diaper/whatever and a reasonable amount of sleep to get overnight (11 hours is my number, but I prefer 12). Worked like magic for us. She started to play quietly in her room until as late as 9 (oops!).

Also have a daughter of 20 months so I feel your pain!! Especially now she is getting so heavy. I recently purchased a kitchen helper thing like this, and it has been so helpful at home. https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-15924W-Kitchen-Helper-Natural/dp/B000SQNAQC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493245600&sr=8-3&keywords=kitchen+helper

We got this for our toddler; his jeans were always falling off.

Dapper Snapper Made in USA Original Toddler Adjustable Belt-Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IXVFLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RZ7NBbFC5500S