Second baby tips ❤

So our little lady is 19 months, and am due baby number 2 in June 2022. Any advice or tips from those that have already had number 2? Since the 18 month regression, our daughter still wakes up once a night for a little milk. I don't mind this too much as she settles back to sleep quite quickly, unless there's something else going on.Thanks in advance 💛

Worried about talking for my 18 month old

Hi moms! So when do toddlers start talking? Like how many words should 18 months say? My son can say mama, dadda, hi, and bye! When I say things to him like close the door, clap hands, where’s eyes and nose he understands all of that! Should I be worried? I try to talk to him at home sometimes but I get tired with work so I don’t have time to read to him sometimes! I get sad and worried 🥺 thank you!

are your babies talking alot

I'm not sure how advanced they should be in vocabulary at this agemy son saymamdadPeytonsamnanagrandad hettieyoghurtyesnodummycaruh ohI ask him to repeat words and he does, but then he will never say them again, I think my daughter spoke alot more at this age and I'm wondering what is classed as normalhis nursery haven't mentioned anything mind. he is fantastic at following instruction, he knows exactly what we are sayingupdate: this last week he seems to have come on leaps and bounds, he says a few more wordsrow row row your boatbabysorrythank youcome here I want...yoghurt usually loltreelight on (for the xmas tree)loads and is just smiling and happy all the time.

Hitting..

My 19 month old has started hitting me...and only me. No one else. How do I get him to stop? When I'm stern with him and say no thats not nice to hit mommy, he just laughs he thinks it's funny. I try not to yell and I feel like a spank on the butt won't so much as this age. So what can I do to get him to stop?? I want to nip this in the butt!!

Help me

My 19 month old has been waking up from 1am to 4:30am every night for the past week. She cries bloody murder until she’s gagging and almost throwing up. When I go into her room she immediately wants out if the crib and wants to play. She will NOT go back to sleep until 4:30am. I’m beside myself. I have no idea what to do. I’m exhausted and have a full time job. Please help. Does anyone know what’s going on or have any suggestions? Please, I’m desperate.

Not talking?

Anyone else's kiddo not talking yet? The pediatrician seems completely unconcerned, but I can't help but worry. The only thing she says consistently is daddy. Everything else kinda comes and goes. Right now she says thank you ("da doo"), this, peekaboo ("bee boo"), and grandpa ("bee-pa"). She clearly understands most of what we say, and she can follow directions and she mimicks us a lot. Anyone have a similar experience?

Teething/ eating/ waking struggles

Our lady had finally started sleeping through, and it was bliss. Ever since her incisors, and now it looks like last molars, she's not eating much, and wakes once or more a night wanting milk. Most nights she's have a drink and go back to sleep, but some she's fighting going back down. Am struggling as pregnant again, and so tired.Any words of wisdom? 😴

Speech assessment

Freaking out here. Doc has referred us for a speech assessment 😕. I assumed he’d talk more when he was ready. He understands EVERYTHING I say to him and follows basic instruction. Any experience? What happens at assessment?

Sleep regression

I'm losing my mind 😫 my daughter has been waking crying several times throughout the past few nights, a couple times during her naps, and now she's fighting going to bed at night. To top it off I'm due with baby # 2 on the 12th but likely being induced in a few days and I was really trying to cherish my last nights of decent sleep before this baby comes. 🥲😭😫

Covid has hit the household

Me, my husband, my 5 year old and 18 month have all got covid.This is day 8 of isolation and quite frankly I am going insane.Neither child has had any symptom and are both happy and acting as usualI was bad for 2 days and my partner for 1 day and then I was wasnt feeling right for about 4 days, going dizzy if I over exerted myself, but the last 2 days I am completely fine.For us it was just like having the flu, we are the lucky ones as I do know people who have died from the virus.2 more days till freedom, we are all testing negative now thankfully, but understand we have to stay in isolation :(Has anyone else had this and their children?

Blood disorder

Nora is being referred to hematology to determine if she has a blood or clotting disorder. Her anemia has gotten worse and she isn’t tolerating iron supplements any more. When she was born, she had borderline polycythemia so I’m worried there is an underlying condition she’s had.

Talking in sentences!

Anyone else’s littles talking in sentences?My oldest was born deaf and has gotten speech therapy since birth. My middle is speech delayed and is in speech therapy. But my youngest.. he’s too smart. He’s talking in 3 word sentences. It’s so different compared to his brothers!

Help Picky Eater

My daughter doesn’t enjoy meat only time she will eat it is if it’s a chicken nugget and that’s it . She’ll eat fruit all day an the only time she will eat red meat is if she’s eating spaghetti 🤦🏽‍♀️ I need food ideas

Looking for the eat sippy cups

Hi moms! I’m looking for the best sippy cups for my 18 month old? What should I look out for? Thank you!!

How to tame a toddlers hair?

My daughters hair is a curly birds nest. I try to style it but it doesn’t really hold up. What is best for curly hair?

Any mom has a child diagnosed with autism?

Although it's pretty early still, any moms suspects autism, sensory problems, etc. With their little ones? Disclaimer: I know having some signs doesn't mean anything nor saying yall are professionals yadda yadda, but if so, what was some signs your kids had that made you suspicious or your pediatrician suspicious???

Instagram Recommendation for you

For anyone who is struggling with getting their 18 month old to play independently, go follow JERRICASANNES on Instagram. She has amazing information that has really served our family 🙏🏻 Our little guy now gets a few mins of screen time a day (Trash Truck only) and the rest of the day he plays by himself. He’s much more creative & fun since we have taken her advice. Just wanted to share :)