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Toddler Beds ? From Cute to Portable

Many parents tend to think that toddler beds are simple furniture and relatively cheap. After all, no one in their right mind would spend hundreds of dollars on a bed that would potentially last only two to three years.

Nevertheless, you can get a wide range of toddler beds available in the market today. If you are shopping for one, here are a few types of beds for you to think over.

Simple

These toddler beds are of simple designs with wooden, steel and/or plastic frames. Although this type of beds usually has no fancy carvings, some may consist of pictures of popular cartoon characters to appeal to kids of that age group.

If you have a younger child and plan to pass the bed down, then a simple unisex design is always a good option. Not only it can be used by both sexes, you do not have to worry about your younger child not liking the characters on the bed frames. You have to bear in mind that what your older child prefers may not necessarily be what your younger one may end up liking.

Theme

Theme-based toddler beds are always popular with young kids. From fire truck to carriage shaped beds, you are bound to be able to find one that appeals to your toddler.

However, one word of caution on theme beds is your child may end up playing more than sleeping on such a bed. For instance, if you get your child a toddler bed shaped like Thomas The Tank Engine, you might have a hard time convincing him to sleep, especially on those first few nights. It doesn’t take much to excite a toddler and we all know kids’ imagination tend to run wild without much prompting.

Therefore, there is always that risk with a theme toddler bed. On one hand, it can encourage your young child to sleep on it but on the other, you would have to assess if it would cause too much trouble getting him or her to sleep rather than play on such a bed.

Convertible

Just like baby cribs, toddler beds too have convertible models that make them more economical in the long run. You have to fork out more now to get one but it saves you the money and hassle of shopping for another bed two or three years down the road. Some are convertible to a daybed while others can convert to a twin bed when your child has outgrown the toddler-sized one.

The unfortunate thing about convertible toddler beds is the lack of models. After all, if parents wanted convertible baby furniture, they would have started with the crib that can convert all the way into a full-sized bed. With this lack of demand, it is only natural that there is only a narrow range of models available in the market.

Others

Other toddler beds of interest include those with canopies which give them a princess look and modern with contemporary platform designs. And if you can afford it, there is always the luxurious toddler bed costing over a thousand dollars fit for royalty with its extravagant designs.

Whichever type of toddler bed, it is certainly tempting to buy one. But one last word of advice is don’t buy a toddler bed simply because it is small and cute. The cuteness will wear off after a while. It may be wiser to consider if your child can skip the toddler bed stage and move to a full-sized bed instead. Some kids can while others can’t. Therefore, assess your child’s readiness first before deciding on the type of bed to buy.

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Question by ashley nicole: “need some advice from parents who are experienced at potty training”?
My son is 21mths old .I need some advice on how to potty train him & when should i start potty training?
He hasnt showed any signs that he’s ready yet. and goes through about 3 or 4 diapers a day . wet . and bowel movements 2 usually after he eats. Let me know if you have any good advice.
thanx
ash

Best answer:

Answer by Pippin
21 months is very young yet to even be thinking about this.

THe best time to train is when YOUR child is ready, and for most kids, that’s around 2 1/2- 3 1/2 years. While a few kids are ready a bit sooner (but almost never before 24 months) if he hasn’t shown any signs of readiness or interest, forget about it for now.

Maybe next summer you can try ‘naked training’ — let him run around bare for a few days with a potty handy. If he’s physically ready, he should pick it up pretty quickly.

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Question by Andrea S: How do I become a neonatal surgeon and what is the job like?
Fisrt I want to know how I become a neonatal surgeon. I know I have to finish four years of high school, four years of college, and four years of med school but what exactly should I study? After that, what kind of residency program do I apply for and how many years of internship and residency will that be? Then how long will the neonatal surgery fellowship take?

I also want to know what the job is like. How many surgeries does the average neonatal surgeon perform once they are board certified? And what exactly does a neonatal surgeon do when they are not in surgery? And what is the salary of a neonatal surgeon?

Thanks in advance!

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Answer by Stoddard
For general information, see the American Pediatric Surgical Association — http://www.eapsa.org/

Salary will depend on your experience and where you live, but between 0,000 to 0,000 per year.

When not in surgery, a surgeon will make rounds to check on patients, consult with patients/parents before operations, study, serve on committees, teach students, train staff, evaluate new tools, return calls from referring physicians, and fill out paperwork.

The APS Association’s guide to becoming a pediatric surgeon is at http://www.eapsa.org/parents/index.cfm
“Pediatric surgeons must have graduated from an accredited medical school and must have completed five years of graduate surgical education in an accredited general surgery residency program. … ”

In high school: Take science, math and communication (English, & speech classes.) Volunteer at the local hospital or a medical office or a even a veterinarian’s for 4 hours a week for at least one year.
In college: It depends. If you want to attend your state medical school – which is considerably more affordable than an out-of-state or private medical school — then read that school’s admisssion policies. Do they want well-rounded scholars? People with a passion for community? Scientifically inclinded persons? A background in the humanities? Tailor your course work to their policies.
However, getting into a surgery residency can be difficult. It helps if you go to a medical school with a good record for surgery. Talk to your college pre-med counsellor if your state school is focused on other topics.
In medical school: Most programs will have a core curriculum — 2 years during which all the students take the same courses, plus some electives, and 2 years of clinic. You would want to take the offered electives and clinics in pediatrics, some obstetrics, and surgery. You will need truly outstanding grades in coursework, since surgery residencies are very competive. You will also want to volunteer in a neonatal or surgical field — again, at least 4 hours per week for one year. Medical school student are called “medical undergraduates” — residency is “medical graduate level”
In residency: see http://www.ama-assn.org/vapp/freida/srch/ to search for for a list of residency programs. Pediatric surgery is a Fellowship level (Grad years 07/08) — you will need to get a General Surgey Residency first — this will be 5-7 years.
In Fellowship: Note that there is no neonatal surgery residency/fellowship — it’s either Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine or Pediatric Surgery, probably Pediatric Surgery. Take a look at Freida’s Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program/Pediatric Surgery for the salary and benefits. This is years 7-8 of post-medical school.
Post-fellowhip – experience and coursework in neonatal subspecialty – usually the rest of your life.

So the time line is:
4 years HS
4 years College
4 years Med School
5-7 years Surg Residency
2-3 years Ped surgery fellowship

May you have the very best of luck and joy in your future years.

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If your toddler has a potty training accident, it’s very important to use positive reinforcement and avoid making them feel bad or embarrassed. Learn how to act after accidents with potty training in this free parenting tips video. Expert: Shelby Emmer Bio: Shelby Emmer has an Associates Degree in child development. She has been teaching preschool children for the past 4 years at Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles, California. Filmmaker: Devin Boddie