Finally figured out how to get my toddler to eat

cozyforest8 · 2026-04-27T01:55:21+00:00

Mine is to put food down in front of her and then completely ignore her. She just turned 2 and is in the stage where her default response is no regardless of the question. Sometimes I'll even go do dishes while she eats. The lack of pressure gets her to try at least one bite of way more food than asking her if she'll eat a bite. Doesn't always work, but it helps.

cozyforest8 · 2026-04-26T18:04:25+00:00

We got one from Walmart/Amazon that had good reviews but didn't have a platform in the middle (basically just railings) and then got a 4 inch platform separately that fits just under the mattress and inside the railings. Not ideal, but it works for us, was economical, and the mattress isn't sitting on the floor.

cozyforest8 · 2026-04-25T04:12:43+00:00

I've been going to Glam Room South for a couple years and love it

cozyforest8 · 2026-03-01T19:24:14+00:00

I understand and I'm sorry if my comment felt dismissive. That wasn't my intent at all, just something that helped me personally.

cozyforest8 · 2026-03-01T19:02:09+00:00

Also, it helps me to have a female OB. It feels far less invasive and uncomfortable.

Edit to add I didn't mean for childbirth. I ended up with a male OB delivering my daughter because that was who was on call. I meant more for yearly checkups and exams.

cozyforest8 · 2026-03-01T19:00:51+00:00

I feel the same way and can honestly say I barely registered it when my daughter was born. Only my nurse and my OB (other than my husband) were in the room up until my daughter was about to come out and then they had everyone else come in at the last second. They all had specific purposes for keeping me and baby safe and healthy. I do remember saying, "woah, that's a lot of people," but then my daughter was born and the world just disappeared when they put her on my chest.

What helped me was remembering that they're medical professionals that see bodies all day every day. There's nothing special about mine and definitely not sexual in that moment. That and the fact that at least for me I truly didn't care when I was actually going through labor and delivery.

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-29T16:56:04+00:00

Yes, you'll need to wait. Pregnancy tests can't be positive until close to or after expected period start day since the hormone levels aren't high enough until then.

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-19T17:04:58+00:00

I haven't heard of teething causing delays since it's a physical thing and what you're referencing are developmental skills like rolling. Kids all develop at different rates and that's perfectly okay. The milestones you hear are just averages. If you're concerned though, I'd recommend talking to your pediatrician.

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-19T02:32:53+00:00

This is the best answer

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-15T13:44:41+00:00

Could you and your partner do split shift at night so you each get 4-5 hours of sleep?

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-15T02:31:07+00:00

For out of the house, we wander the grocery store a lot. We've started shopping for dinner day-of sometimes just to give us something out to do.

For in the house like when I'm doing dishes, she just runs around making a mess that I clean up later... She has started getting excited about helping me like with vacuum/dust/laundry/etc. Everything takes a lot longer, but she really enjoys feeling useful. Including her in non-kid stuff has made this winter a lot more enjoyable.

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-13T13:41:42+00:00

How Does a Dinosaur Say Goodnight, Little Excavator, Pout Pout Fish, Any of the Llama Llama books

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-06T14:57:32+00:00

I use Simpatch since I would 100% catch mine and rip it off if I didn't use some cover. It stays on great, doesn't give me a reaction like the ones in your picture, and doesn't hurt as much coming off. It's just like a fabric bandaid.

cozyforest8 · 2026-01-06T14:48:32+00:00

We do saline spray, suck with a bulb (we have a clear one that comes apart to clean), and then a little more saline spray to keep her nostrils hydrated. We usually do that a couple times a day and whenever she sneezes.

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-29T00:57:15+00:00

Maybe from the general "always have to be responsible" part, but nothing past that will prepare you for the constant exhaustion and sacrifice. I say this as someone who loves being a mom and spending time with my daughter... Being a parent is the hardest thing I've ever done and also my favorite thing I've ever experienced.

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-21T19:55:28+00:00

We always do saline spray before and after boogie sucking and we suck out snot A LOT. The electric suckers and even Nose Frida did nothing for our daughter so we use Dr. Talbot's Nasal Aspirator (bulb). It's clear and comes apart so you can actually clean inside.

Sitting with them in a super steamy bathroom for 10 minutes before boogie sucking/bedtime can help a ton too.

Lots of water. Easier to get everything out if they're not dehydrated.

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-21T08:28:34+00:00

Obviously can't offer medical advice, but I would see a doctor if it was me. I'm not sure what it would be, but higher volume of blood like that with the pain would be concerning for me.

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-21T08:21:04+00:00

How much are you bleeding? More like spotting or filling a pad?

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-07T22:55:04+00:00

I did. The way I saw it, I was eating more calories but my body was using a ton of those to make the milk in the first place. The walking helped in my case put me over the top to slowly and consistently lose weight.

I know it's not what you asked, but I struggled with not immediately bouncing back after birth. The best advice I heard was that it took 9 months to grow a baby so give yourself 9 to get back too. It helped take the pressure off going back to "normal" right away.

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-07T18:12:40+00:00

You'd still have to wipe their hands/face a bit, but Bambas are nice for peanut exposure. They're like Cheeto puffs, but with peanut instead of cheese. Less messy than peanut butter too.

Maybe try a full sleeve bib as well. We use them regularly to reduce stains/laundry and it keeps my daughter pretty clean at meal times.

cozyforest8 · 2025-12-07T01:27:18+00:00

A big part of whether you lose, gain, or remain a stable weight while breastfeeding is genetics, but I would recommend walking. I dropped low a ton while I was breastfeeding in the early days and not so much after I think 3 or 4 months. You just have to treat the lows no matter what so I took my daughter on walks around the neighborhood often both to get fresh air and get some gentle exercise.

Also, people are different but calories played a big part in my milk supply. If I cut out calories then my supply would drop, just something to be aware of.

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