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    Originally Posted by FrustratedNJMOM
    If your dd turns out to be as active and adventurous as my ds you will want to be watchful for things they can use to climb up. When my ds was 2 he used a childsize chair to climb up on the kitchen counter and then used a box on the counter to climb on top of the refrigerator to get to some candy!


    Oh man, I got a good laugh out of that! Although, I'm sure it was quite scary for you at the time. We have a crib tent on our crib so hopefully that will help with these candy quests. Unless, of course, she figures out how to unzip it from the inside. Probably not too unlikely since she's already figured out how to use zippers...

    DD is already pretty head strong so I could see that. She's OBSESSED with my laptop and will do absolutely everything and anything to get to it and play on it. There's just nothing we can do to steer her away from it.

    Also, thanks for the mention about the chairs. I didn't really think of that either. We have hardwood floors so that could be an issue.

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    My pleasure. No one ever warned me about the danger of chairs & I don't recall ever reading about it.
    You know the more I think about it, I think ds was actually sleeping in his crib converted to a toddler bed at the time. He was so good at quickly and quietly climbing out of his crib that we had to convert to lessen the chance of injury from a fall.

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    Originally Posted by newmom21C
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    This is purely anecdotal, but both of my children used a baby walker

    We're thinking of buying one. We're actually abroad this summer so we'll probably wait until we get back state side but by then the way she's going she'll probably be walking!

    Thanks again for the help!


    Just an FYI, having worked in daycare for several years, licensed daycare homes in the state of California are not allowed to have walkers on the premises. I believe the Pediatric Association also has warning about them now. They have a tendency to get kids places they aren't ready to get to and often end up going down stairs when they aren't supposed too... They cause a LOT of injuries which is why they aren't allowed in daycare homes.

    I needed SOMETHING to put my guys in so that I could get a minute or two of peace so I got a bouncy seat. It's a seat in the middle of a counter type thing with toys attached. The bottom is like a saucer, but they also have legs that can be put down if you want it more stable. Both of mine loved it even after they were walking.

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    Originally Posted by Wyldkat
    [quote=newmom21C]
    Just an FYI, having worked in daycare for several years, licensed daycare homes in the state of California are not allowed to have walkers on the premises. I believe the Pediatric Association also has warning about them now. They have a tendency to get kids places they aren't ready to get to and often end up going down stairs when they aren't supposed too... They cause a LOT of injuries which is why they aren't allowed in daycare homes.

    I needed SOMETHING to put my guys in so that I could get a minute or two of peace so I got a bouncy seat. It's a seat in the middle of a counter type thing with toys attached. The bottom is like a saucer, but they also have legs that can be put down if you want it more stable. Both of mine loved it even after they were walking.

    Thanks, just to clarify we were actually thinking of getting DD a jumperoo or something more along those lines, if we do get her something at all. I just tend to lump them all together. I've actually heard that too and know what you're talking about.

    DD's not a big fan of swings/bouncers. She wants to be moving ALL THE TIME and gets really upset with the restrictions. We actually picked up a swing for her at a yard sale (thankfully it was only $5!) but she only used it when she was about nb-1 month old.

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    It was not my intention to sound flippant regarding the known hazards of walkers and I sincerely apologize if anyone read my post that way. Child safety must always be the top priority and like all things that children can be exposed to, parents must weigh potential benefits against potential harm. FWIW, we also had a bouncy seat, which my children really enjoyed at around 4/5 months. I guess the novelty unfortunately wore off pretty quickly with them as later on, they tended to fuss so much when put in it, it wasn't worth it.

    Either way, words will not adequately describe what both my children were like when they were 6 months of age... you really had to see it to believe it, but "full-on" probably comes closest. They could pull up, cruise beside furniture and/or climb well, all before crawling (which DS never actually did). None of the 'cute little kid sitting quietly' stuff that my friends have. Child-proofing of our house happened early out of obvious necessity, and to this day we have only the barest essential furniture. My beautiful DD (now 18mos) stood at the window this very morning, naming and counting all the species of birds in our garden (impressive but not all that unique on this board wink ). Then, as I turned to talk to DS3.25 she stealthily did a chin-up on a (very high) cupboard, swung her leg over, and stood up in order to get a DVD. Apparently, that was nothing to worry about as DD then said "Its alright, see I got it! I be careful". What do I do with that? I also had a friend recently tell me that we shouldn't encourage DD to ride DSs two-wheel bike (with training wheels) because she's not physically ready - DD is as tall as your average 3yo and can already ride the darn bike! Am I supposed to hide it from her? Anyone know a good book about children with advanced physical ability + above average intelligence but ND judgment skills? I'm so exhausted.

    Sorry for rambling... As a SAHM, its been a tough week 'at the office'. DS is disappointed that they don't do any maths in his new preschool and DD is, well, testing my sanity with every amazing moment. Hope everyone else is having a better time with all this!

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    Originally Posted by newmom21C
    DD's not a big fan of swings/bouncers. She wants to be moving ALL THE TIME and gets really upset with the restrictions. We actually picked up a swing for her at a yard sale (thankfully it was only $5!) but she only used it when she was about nb-1 month old.


    We had the same issue with the swing, but the saucer thing held their interest a lot better because of all the stuff to do on it, the spinning around and the incessant bouncing...

    Originally Posted by TMJ
    It was not my intention to sound flippant regarding the known hazards of walkers and I sincerely apologize if anyone read my post that way.

    Either way, words will not adequately describe what both my children were like when they were 6 months of age... you really had to see it to believe it, but "full-on" probably comes closest. They could pull up, cruise beside furniture and/or climb well, all before crawling (which DS never actually did). None of the 'cute little kid sitting quietly' stuff that my friends have. Child-proofing of our house happened early out of obvious necessity, and to this day we have only the barest essential furniture. My beautiful DD (now 18mos) stood at the window this very morning, naming and counting all the species of birds in our garden (impressive but not all that unique on this board wink ). Then, as I turned to talk to DS3.25 she stealthily did a chin-up on a (very high) cupboard, swung her leg over, and stood up in order to get a DVD. Apparently, that was nothing to worry about as DD then said "Its alright, see I got it! I be careful". What do I do with that? I also had a friend recently tell me that we shouldn't encourage DD to ride DSs two-wheel bike (with training wheels) because she's not physically ready - DD is as tall as your average 3yo and can already ride the darn bike! Am I supposed to hide it from her? Anyone know a good book about children with advanced physical ability + above average intelligence but ND judgment skills? I'm so exhausted.


    I didn't take it that way, it's just that having worked in a daycare home I had it pounded into my head so firmly that it just comes out whenever I hear the word "walker." LOL

    Your kids and my boys would get along GREAT! (and probably make both of us pass out... from exhaustion and terror.) Bear is only 2.5 and he is already pedaling my exercise bike standing and can peddle his tricycle better than his older brother can. I'm pretty sure he would be using his brother's bike if he didn't have the tricycle to distract him. At 18m he was busy climbing all the equipment on the big kids playground...

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    Originally Posted by TMJ
    Either way, words will not adequately describe what both my children were like when they were 6 months of age... you really had to see it to believe it, but "full-on" probably comes closest. They could pull up, cruise beside furniture and/or climb well, all before crawling (which DS never actually did). None of the 'cute little kid sitting quietly' stuff that my friends have.


    Wow, that sounds really familiar! DD is the same way and it is such a challenge to keep up with her. I see friends who have these sweet babies that are just happily sleeping in their strollers while they go out shopping and I just can't relate at all.

    DD has to be entertained and wants to be moving all over the place at the same time. Just this morning instead of eating she was cruising along her pack and place yelling "hey" to everybody so they'd come pay attention to her. smile


    Originally Posted by Wyldkat
    Your kids and my boys would get along GREAT! (and probably make both of us pass out... from exhaustion and terror.) Bear is only 2.5 and he is already pedaling my exercise bike standing and can peddle his tricycle better than his older brother can. I'm pretty sure he would be using his brother's bike if he didn't have the tricycle to distract him. At 18m he was busy climbing all the equipment on the big kids playground...

    Lol, it's good to know what I have to look forward to!

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    I'd speak to the pediatrician just for your husband's piece of mind. I very much doubt if anything is wrong, but that isn't my point. Your husband's concerns as a new parent, however he has come by them, are equally as valid as your own. You can bet there will be plenty of times in future when you worry unnecessarily about your child, and I'm sure you'd like your husband to speak to your concerns. I know MILs can be hard work for a new Mom, but you are very lucky to have an involved Dad. If you block out his concerns now, he may give up eventually and not notice things when you need him too later. I really don't think a good pediatrician would have any problem discussing this.

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