Please stop referring to your toddler's age in months.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure this has been brought up before, but I've had it. After hearing someone say that her son was 48 months, I almost lost it. When a child turns 12 months and one day, it's time to use the word year.

just my pet peeve

[Anonymous]

Yes! My husband used to do that and it made me cringe. I don't know why anyone thinks anyone else cares about that level of detail! I imagine it's just a habit, because it does make sense that first year, but still . . .

[Anonymous]

I suppose then I shouldn't tell you I am 508 months old?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I suppose then I shouldn't tell you I am 508 months old?

I am also 508 months old. And you know what? For the first time, 42 sounds better!
8)

[Anonymous]

I use months until 2. Only b/c I feel like their is a world is difference between a 14 mos. old and a 23 mos. old...and if your kid is taller like mine, it helps to let people know, no in fact, she is not slow.

[Anonymous]

I agree with 19:38 that each month makes a difference the first couple of years so months are important information. (My DC1 used to say the baby was zero before he turned one, though.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use months until 2. Only b/c I feel like their is a world is difference between a 14 mos. old and a 23 mos. old...and if your kid is taller like mine, it helps to let people know, no in fact, she is not slow.

Totally agree that months are the most appropriate until age two.

[Anonymous]

OP, if that's the worst pet peeve you have to post here, you have a nice life!

[Anonymous]

Agree with using months until two. Until that point, a month does make a difference. Sorry you don't like it, OP. But, too bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, if that's the worst pet peeve you have to post here, you have a nice life!

either that or my life is pretty pathetic

[Anonymous]

Yup, my 18 month old is taller and bigger than most 3 year olds. I use months to clarify when people assume he is a 3 year old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use months until 2. Only b/c I feel like their is a world is difference between a 14 mos. old and a 23 mos. old...and if your kid is taller like mine, it helps to let people know, no in fact, she is not slow.

I agree completely. My kids are tall too.

[Anonymous]

Can we get rid of "Almost"? Like Weaning my almost 17 month old? Is my almost 23 month old ready for potty training?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can we get rid of "Almost"? Like Weaning my almost 17 month old? Is my almost 23 month old ready for potty training?

yeah - agree
Almost is stupid. Either stick with the kid's current age or move it up a notch. Who's going to question you? And who really cares whether your child is one day away from 17 months?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use months until 2. Only b/c I feel like their is a world is difference between a 14 mos. old and a 23 mos. old...and if your kid is taller like mine, it helps to let people know, no in fact, she is not slow.

Same.