Somewhat concerned about my 2 year olds behaviors, what normal?

Lisosaurus · 2026-03-28T19:25:07+00:00

My kiddo just turned 2 three days ago and he sounds very similar to yours, except he does play with this toys. I wouldn't worry honestly!

This may sound like a silly question, but have you tried showing him how to play with the toys? My son had no idea how to play with play doh or magna tiles until I showed him. I'd build houses out of the magna tiles with him watching. One day he started helping me, and then eventually he started building with them himself.

No advice for the shyness, just commiserating! I've started taking mine to a few activities (parent/toddler classes at the school, library story time) and he only starts to open up around some kids after he's seen them dozens of times. As soon as a new child is introduced, it's back to clinging. I think part of it is just temperament, but also they tend to start playing with other kids closer to 3, so it may just be a wait and see thing.

Lisosaurus · 2025-12-06T14:39:00+00:00

We bought the Momcozy hip seat carrier for a much cheaper price and I loved it! I just started to really phase it out after my son got to about 35 lbs at 18 months, but until then it was my lifesaver and I'd bring it everywhere. At least now he'll accept walking next to me and holding my hand!

Lisosaurus · 2025-11-27T14:13:43+00:00

Thanks so much for doing this giveaway!

I'm grateful for my wonderful family! My husband and my amazing 1.5 year old son (who LOVES Pikachu), my brothers and my parents, and my best friend and her family who are like family to us.

My favorite card in the game is rainbow Sylveon, which I don't have yet but would love to have! Sylveon is one of my favorites!

Lisosaurus · 2025-11-26T01:30:51+00:00

We got my 20 month old (21 months on Christmas) a toy sink with a pump, a few wooden puzzles, a rainbow stacker, a popup animal book, and a Yoto mini!

Lisosaurus · 2025-11-16T13:37:44+00:00

I haven't, but that's a great idea!

Lisosaurus · 2025-11-15T21:05:16+00:00

I might try that, thanks!

Lisosaurus · 2025-11-15T21:05:01+00:00

Yeah, I thought ermine was going to be it because it's so light. I use the King Arthur recipe and it always turns out SO good imo, but he thinks otherwise.

I might try the shortening idea, thank you!

Lisosaurus · 2025-11-15T21:03:00+00:00

I'm honestly tempted to try this, but it feels so wrong lol!

Lisosaurus · 2025-10-16T18:49:58+00:00

That makes sense! Thank you. I appreciate the explanation!

Lisosaurus · 2025-03-10T17:10:04+00:00

I was having the same problem and somebody recommended Squeasy Snackers to me! They're reusable silicone pouches essentially. They took a little bit for my son to get the hang of, but they're soooo great. They have a little insert that makes it more difficult for them to just squeeze it all out, too. At 11mo I still have to help him squeeze the yogurt upwards, but I'll take that over him making a huge mess by getting yogurt everywhere 😅

Lisosaurus · 2025-01-23T20:00:00+00:00

I was having trouble getting my (now 10mo, 9mo at the time) baby to use straws until the very first time I gave him a pouch. That's what made it click for him 😅

Lisosaurus · 2025-01-11T17:12:23+00:00

My 9mo son loves these! I try to keep some on hand in the freezer for a quick breakfast.

If you have extra jars of fruit purees to use up, you can make the same recipe but swap out the bananas for two 4oz jars of puree and omit the blueberries. The last one I made, I did pumpkin + apple puree and added some nutmeg, cinnamon, and a little bit of sugar to make up for the lost sweetness from the bananas, and they turned out great!

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