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No advice...but, I am in the same boat!!! My first child...6 month old Samuel is full of energy and loves to EAT!!! I know that my son is not as finicky of an eater than his cousin, Audrey, a girl...boys love to eat!!!! Has yours started baby foods or cereal, yet??? Or has he started teething, yet???
Good to know I am not the only one who needs advice about raising boys!!! |
| posted by amy on 03/31/2007 05:14 PM
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| Mine has started baby foods just recently. He hates green beans. He gagged everytime I fed him . He is barely starting to teethe. The doctor said his gums are really flat and that was one of the first signs of teething. My son is 6 months also and a handful. I love him so much. It is amazing how much you could love someone. |
| posted by Mary on 03/31/2007 05:37 PM
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| i am a first time mom with a baby boy too. he's only 2 months old, so no food yet. he takes about 40 oz of formula a day though. He is the sweetest, most good natured baby. |
| posted by cathy on 04/01/2007 10:00 PM
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| I have 2 boys. the oldest is almost 3 and my little one will be 1 in a month or so. My only tidbit is, well... boys are rambuckcious. They go and go and go...... Mine never stop. Both of my boys are and were great eaters. As for the not liking green beans, keep trying them. They will eventually like them. The first foods to feed them should be the blandest. Like applesauce and bananas. If you would like any more advice that I feel i can help with, please ask. |
| posted by Amanda on 04/03/2007 11:42 AM
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| Thank you for your advice. I did try sweet potatoes and he loved them. Boys are so great though. On my side of the family, he is the first boy. It has been very exciting. I love being a new mommy. It is the best thing that has ever happened. |
| posted by Mary on 04/03/2007 12:06 PM
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Hi Girls
Im a sahm of a 2yr old boy as well. Very active so different from little girls we know they seem so calm way more then boys. He is alot of fun 2 can be a great age they communicate more which is so nice to actually know what they want. Potty training is starting and I heard boys are trouble any tips ???? |
| posted by laura on 04/05/2007 02:32 PM
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| No tips on potty training. My oldest boy is almost 3 and still won't use the potty full time. He knows what to do and how to do it, he just won't. My only advise is wait. Wait until they are ready. You can not force them. |
| posted by Amanda on 04/05/2007 10:28 PM
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| I am a first time mommy to of an 11 month old boy. He is very busy and does not sleep much during the day. He usually takes two 30 minutes naps or one longer one. He does sleep through the night though. He loves his veggies and some fruit. Have you tried squash? Ben just loves that and also peas. You just have to keep trying different ones until you find things he likes. We are going to start meat soon. |
| posted by on 04/14/2007 08:01 PM
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| I am a first time mommy to an 11 month old boy. He is very busy and does not sleep much during the day. He usually takes two 30 minutes naps or one longer one. He does sleep through the night though. He loves his veggies and some fruit. Have you tried squash? Ben just loves that and also peas. You just have to keep trying different ones until you find things he likes. We are going to start meat soon. |
| posted by on 04/14/2007 08:02 PM
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| I actually just tried the squash and he seems to like it also. I haven't tried peas yet but they are next. He is so funny eating them. I always wonder where it will go next. |
| posted by Mary on 04/14/2007 08:12 PM
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| Ahhh...my son loves everything we give him...the only thing he even remotely makes a face at is peas!! He just loves food!!! During Easter time...I went back home, to IL and didn't have time to feed him at the airport (baby food, that it)...so, I bought a banana and sat down right before the flight began to board...and mashed banana in my fingers and just fed it to him that way...he absolutely LOVED it!!!! And...NO gagging!!!! He's amazing!!! Oh...and to any moms out there who are planning on flying with your babies...OMG...it's not a good experience...unless you pack VERY LIGHTLY!!!! I found out the hard way...and give them benadryl!!!! I don't believe in drugging your kids...but, Truly, benadryl works on planes!!! LOL!! |
| posted by amy on 04/15/2007 03:57 AM
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About Benadryl watch out, it can have the reverse effect!
Vero |
| posted by Vero on 04/16/2007 11:24 AM
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| Boys are wonderful. I have 2 of them ages 2 and 3. A handful to say the least. If I could just get mine to listen and not ignore me it would be wonderful. I have tried everything and they just seem to have that mind of their own. Wouldn't trade them for the world, but have considered renting them out a time or two!!! I think the key is to have LOTS for them to do and just spend quality time with them and LOVE THEM LOTS!! |
| posted by Jennifer on 04/18/2007 11:28 PM
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I do agree about the benadryl thing...I have heard from lots of people that it can and does have reverse effects!!! Only use it if your doctor recommends it...and even then research it a little bit!!! My doctor did recommend it...and actually prescribed it for my son so that we wouldn't have to purchase it ourselves!!
Boys are active!!! Girls are also active, though, too!!! I spent time with my niece a week ago...and I truly couldn't keep up!!! I think it's just the ages of them...although, I am not sure they ever grow out of being so active!!!! |
| posted by amy on 04/19/2007 01:48 PM
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I have two boys, 4 and 21/2. The 21/2 is still breatfeeding. I have try everything, sometimes I have to stop the car becasue he has a breastfeeding emergency. Any tips would be appreciated?
Pia |
| posted by pia on 04/20/2007 03:42 PM
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| Where to begin? I am a mom to 4, yes, 4 boys! I love them, please don't get me wrong, but all this testosterone is making me a little crazy. I cannot remember the last time I was able to get a shower without one of them busting thru the door. Luckily I have a dark curtain! They fight, a lot. Mostly the oldest (11) and the 5 yr. old. Talk about oil and water. More like fire and gas! I also have a 3 yr. old and a almost 9 mth. old, the baby is a breeze, enjoy that time! My 3 yr. old has picked up cursing from a child at school, lovely language too. They ironic thing is, my 5 and 3 yr. olds are best friends- they only fight over trivial things and its back to hugging a few seconds later. However they gang up on the oldest all the time. Girl, I could write a book! Maybe if I ever have time to pick up anything but toys and clothes I will! Anytime, you want to talk, please feel free to email me. I consider myself an expert on boys now. :) |
| posted by april on 04/22/2007 04:29 PM
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Here are my tips for potty training:
Buy a starter potty and put it in the corner of your living room, most of the time when one of boys had to "poop", they would go stand in the corner to have "privacy". My 3 yr. old was what I considered late to still be wearing a pull up. I had tried time and again taking him to the potty in the bathroom, to no avail. I bought the little potty and after a day or so, badabing! So try that.
Also, have you tried letting him run around naked in the backyard? It sounds crazy, but my grandparents swore by this. I was potty trained at 9 mths using this method (and I was in a hip brace too). Kids feel free and when they have to go potty there is no boundary of pull up or undies. |
| posted by april on 04/22/2007 04:35 PM
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Hi Mary, I have three boys and I have grown used to wearing sneakers with my dresses and skirts. My boys are 41/2,3 1/2 and 2. They are a party from 6 a.m. till 8 pm. I have two girls too and i have to say the difference is like night and day in some ways. You know what I have learned so far with this parent thing is that each kid has his own set of instructions. I just want to say that with this job- mothering- things work well if you take care of yourself. Nuturing that sweet baby is very important but taking care of yourself spiritually(I find that a little talking with the guy upstairs helps out a lot), mentally, and physically is a big bonus you can give to yourself and that family of yours. I don't know if this is your first child or not but congratulations!!!!!! Parenting is one of the biggest and most exhausting yet rewarding adventures i have ever been on and I
hope that it will be the same for you
-Zenna |
| posted by Zenna on 04/22/2007 08:23 PM
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