Safely Feeding Babies - 10 Important Tips (27 Jun 2006) Tips and reminders for safely feeding babies. Tips include how to safely handle bottles, the importance of hand washing, foods to avoid, potential choking hazards and the introduction of solid foods.
Scheduling Your Baby Naming Ceremony - the Right Time Makes All the Difference (27 Jun 2006) You had your baby, you've chosen a name, and you're ready to organise a naming ceremony. Choosing the right time for the ceremony is critical to ensuring its success. Babies and Celebrants both have schedules. The trick is optimising the possibility of these two vastly different schedules aligning.
Scrapbooking the Dizzying Movies of Toddlers (27 Jun 2006) Scrapbooking the activities and developments of your toddler can be an awesome and rewarding undertaking. With them growing up so fast, here are assorted theme ideas to spur you on.
Selecting a Baby Shower Theme: Easy as One Two Three (27 Jun 2006) No aspect of party planning is more crucial and sometimes mind boggling to a baby shower planner than selecting the baby shower theme. There are almost too many ideas available today, and often the h...
Selecting The Right Type of Stroller For Your Lifestyle (27 Jun 2006) A stroller is the most critical piece of equipment you'll own as a new parent. Selecting the right stroller is easy if you know what to look for. The first thing you'll have to decide is they type of stroller you need.
Shared Dancing has Benefits for Babies and New Moms Alike (27 Jun 2006) According to well-known pediatrician and parenting expert Dr. Sears,
exercising to music and moving rhythmically with your baby enhances
infant development. Learn about some of the other lifelong benefits of
dancing with your baby.
Should a Toddler Wear Pull-Ups While Potty Training (27 Jun 2006) As a parent, you've learned a lot while your child moved from being an infant, to crawling, to the mobile stage of an active toddler. Now that they are older, and able to understand simple directions and associations, you're working towards the goal of "no more diapers". You'll get lots of tips and advice, some of which is valuable, and some that will leave you undecided about things like should a toddler wear pull-ups while potty training?
Should Baby Bedding Be Tight or Loose? (27 Jun 2006) Many parents already know that it is better not to use bedding with small babies. It would be better for them to be dressed in something that will keep them warm. In case you feel the need to use bedding, you should be careful for it not to be very soft. It is preferable to use a sheet and a blanket, and not a comforter or duvet.
Should I Call The Doctor If My Baby Has A Fever (27 Jun 2006) Sooner or later, your new baby will develop a fever. It would be a rare child who does not come down with some kind of illness that elevates their temperature. Babies can get fevers for a variety of reasons, and understanding the whys, can help you determine if you should call your doctor.
Should You Get Baby Shower Game Ideas for Free? (27 Jun 2006) There are quite a few baby shower game ideas for free online. Low priced games on pre-printed forms are also available and make it easier for your guests to understand the rules of the game and what is expected of each player. You no longer have to tear pieces of paper out of a spiral notebook at the last minute and spend fifteen minutes and two "trial game runs" explaining what your guests are supposed to write.
Should Your Baby Sleep In Your Bed? (27 Jun 2006) Should your baby sleep in her own cot or in bed with you? There are advantages and disadvantages - but there are certainly situations when you should not have baby in your bed.
Show Your Baby That You Read (27 Jun 2006) When you take your child to the library, check out a book
for yourself. Then set a good example by letting your child
see you reading for yourself. Find out some more helpful tips on helping your child read.
Showered with Mom-to-Be Merriment (27 Jun 2006) Your friend's having a baby. What an exciting time for her! You, the best buddy, have a little work ahead, however.
Six Ways to Save on Your Baby Shower (27 Jun 2006) It's time to celebrate the baby! As Keepsake Favors' resident baby shower expert, I've learned how to plan a great party without draining your bank account. Here are my top choices for fun, festive baby showers that won't put you in the poor house.
Sleep Sacks for a Safer Sleep (27 Jun 2006) SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants who are one month to one year old. Despite years of research and studies, SIDS is still unpredictable and largely unpreventable. However, research into the causes of SIDS has led doctors to recommend steps parents can take to reduce the risk of SIDS. Find out what you can do to help prevent SIDS.