MOMS ON CALL

Carrie in Colorado is headed on a summer vacation with her two and half year old son that includes his very first trip to the airport. He’s an active little guy and she’s worried about keeping him near at a busy airport. Could a child leash be the perfect solution? Today on the podcast we’ll talk about the stigma behind using a child leash and why safety must always come first.

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Is there anything cuter than baby shoes? It is so hard to resist buying those tiny shoes for your little one, but the only problem is that a lot of time they refuse to wear them! Caitlyn in South Carolina is having that exact issue with her almost one-year-old that refuses to wear shoes. How do you keep shoes on a baby? We’ll give you our best tips and explain why this could be early signs of your child’s Toddler by Design category!

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Are you really a parent if you haven’t fought with your child over eating their veggies? Alice in Wyoming is going through just that right now with her 3-year-old daughter. Today on the podcast we’re going to give our best tips on how to get your kids to eat their vegetables and when it’s just not worth the fight.

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Having a sick kid can be stressful enough, but when they won’t take their medicine it’s a whole other ballgame! A mother in North Carolina is having a hard time getting her 10-month-old daughter to take her medicine. So what is the secret to successfully getting your kid to take what the doctor prescribed? Chocolate! Since we are on the subject of medicine, Bailey in Texas is wondering what kind of supplements and vitamins she should be giving her 18-month-old. There are so many conflicting reports out there and today on the podcast we’re going to tell you what really is important early in life when it comes to health and nutrition. 

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Let’s be honest, babies require a lot of things! From furniture to feeding supplies to clothes and all the diapers, it can all add up very fast. Allie from Nevada has baby #2 on the way and she’s wondering what items she can keep from when her 4-year-old was a baby and what she needs to get brand new. Plus, is it best to wean your child off a sound machine? We’ll tell you how a client, who just happened to be a sleep specialist, taught us that the sound machine is a tool that CAN stay with your child longer than you think! 

We love all those cute little noises our newborns make, but are some of those sounds a cause for concern? Lindsey in Alabama is worried that her 9-week-old might be grunting and slurping too much while eating. Today on the podcast we’ll talk about what could be behind a noisy eater and what you can do to help. 

Alison in Minnesota and her husband have been sending their 8-month-old to daycare and is starting to wonder if it was a mistake since he’s coming home sick constantly. Is the social exposure worth a toddler baby that is always sick? Plus, is there a difference between a toddler pillow and a regular pillow? Are they necessary when making the transition to a big kid bed? We’ll tell you why it’s not worth the money AND clue you into something BIG coming to Moms On Call that will help make that transition easier! 

Michelle in Baltimore is having a hard time getting her 2-and-a-half-year-old to drink water. What is the trick to getting your toddler to drink more water? Exactly how much water do they need a day? Plus, what to do when your older child can’t stop laughing when their younger sibling is saying some of those no-no words that only encourages them more! 

The joys of parenting are not always… well… joyful. In fact, sometimes it can be downright gross! Today on the podcast we have a parent in North Carolina who is dealing with something many parents do but don’t want to talk about. Her little guy is playing with his poop! How do you stop that behavior? We’ve got the tips every parent needs to hear. Plus, where you can find child-safe cleaning products for those parents that are lucky enough to have a child that wants to help them clean.

How do you make sure your child isn’t the bully? Today on the podcast we’ve got a question from a mom in Oregon about when and how to teach your kids about the differences in others. We’ll tell you how to model being a good friend and taking the taboo out of recognizing those that are differently abled. Plus, when do you know it is time to go to the pediatrician? Megan in Michigan is a first-time mom that is worried she might be overreacting and wants some guidance on what warrants a trip to the doctor.