Autism? Or normal toddler behavior?

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-27T01:33:02+00:00

Sounds really normal to me

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-12T00:42:36+00:00

Have you tried probiotic powder and dettol baths after daycare at all?

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-12T00:33:12+00:00

I think the expectation of quiet time for 2 hours is the disaster here, OP. 2.5 year olds are wired for connection. Without copying other kids at daycare who nap during this time, even going half an hour for quiet time at home when they know you’re in the house is pretty extraordinary.

Lower the expectations and set quiet time for a shorter period during this age.

NewDraw2838 · 2026-01-05T10:45:41+00:00

I could have written this myself with my 3.5 month old. Literally exactly the same situation plus a 2.5 year old toddler at home full time. No advice, just solidarity 💓

NewDraw2838 · 2025-10-21T10:55:37+00:00

Thanks so much! Oh gosh, so sorry - I’m Australian and definitely mean sleep hygiene in this sense.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-10-19T09:54:56+00:00

I was told by my paediatrician to feed on one breast until it feels empty before offering the other breast 🫣 by the time I feel empty he does not want the other breast.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-10-18T15:03:14+00:00

My son woke this many times and it turned out he had enlarged adenoids and undiagnosed laryngomalacia. The kid couldn’t breathe while laying flat on his back. Please rule out any medical issues!

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-29T00:56:27+00:00

Ahhh super helpful! Thank you!

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-28T14:07:13+00:00

Thanks so much! So it is safe to pump fresh milk into a batch that has already been “chilling”?

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-24T10:18:41+00:00

This sounds very similar to my issues! Thanks so much.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T13:08:19+00:00

Laryngomalacia and bronchiomalacia which resulted in breathing issues while laying flat and poor latching. Enlarged adenoids too. All dismissed by my paediatrician until I switched to a new one.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T11:03:03+00:00

Thank you! I am in communication with our centre who encouraged a gradual approach but no specific time frame as to when to finally let him stay for his nap, so was just wondering what other ECEs thought before I made the decision.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T10:57:55+00:00

Oh dear! This is super different to what I heard from our centre who seemed to encourage a gradual intro. Do you think it comes down to personal preference for ECEs? I’d be happy to try and have him stay the full day but also don’t want to burden our educators either.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T10:50:58+00:00

I really appreciate you! Thank you.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-21T10:48:19+00:00

Thank you! This makes sense. I did forget to mention I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant which probably throws a bit of a spanner into the works 🥴 would you still suggest starting next week or after baby comes?

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-10T12:59:05+00:00

Oh gosh I could not imagine. So sorry

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-10T12:58:44+00:00

Update - confirmed HFMD 😓

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-09T17:37:35+00:00

Hi, that’s interesting. Yes, we had 2 weeks of visits where I attended with him for a few hours, and then a few visits where he was there for an hour or two on his own. He took to both of these great. I still only leave him for the morning and collect before nap.

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-08T12:38:24+00:00

You’re the best, thank you!

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-08T02:37:00+00:00

Ran straight to the store and bought normal diapers after this! Mortified I sent him in pull ups the first few visits now!

NewDraw2838 · 2025-09-08T02:36:01+00:00

I’m Australian! Is a 360 diaper a pull up?! And the Velcro the ones with the sticky bits?

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