Baby Shower Gifts and New Baby Gifts
By: LJ Bronart
Babies arrive on this planet with nothing but a great set of parents and a great set of lungs. But it doesn’t stay that way for long. As soon as the birth announcements go out, the baby gifts start to pile in.
And who doesn’t want to distinguish themselves as a superior gift giver? Unique baby gifts last forever. They stay in a family for years, handed down to subsequent children and enjoyed for years to come.
Keep Your Toddler Safe During the Holidays
By: J Gardener
For families with small children, gearing up for Christmas is like running a triathlon.
There’s list-making, shopping, party planning, wrapping, gift-hiding, travel planning, tree-choosing, tree-trimming, cookie-baking, toy assembling…it seems endless and impossible, until that blissful morning-December 26th, when parents everywhere wake up for the first time since Thanksgiving, without wondering what they’ve forgotten to do.
The most important thing parents must not forget throughout the entire season is safety. Holidays may be full of joy, but they also have potential dangers all their own.
Hiring a Full-Time Nanny for Your Baby
By: Jenny Parker
Hiring a full-time nanny is one of the ways to care for your baby once both parents return to work. There are obvious pros and cons to this.
Having a nanny means a dedicated person whose job is to care for your precious child, rather than the typical 1 to 4 baby per adult ratio in most child care facilities, and often this means your child will get fewer colds and ear infections.
8 Simple Easy Ways On How To Potty Train Your Child
By: Robert Michael
Is potty training your child not going well? Some children are very interested in being potty trained while other children will fight you all the way.
You will know when your child is ready to start potty training. Hopefully these potty training tips will help both you and your child make potty training easier.
How to Talk with Your Baby
By: Carolyn Joana
The roads to communication with a baby are endless, and each parent travels some more than others. Here are some you may want to take to talk to your baby
Do a Running Commentary
Don’t make a move, at least when you’re around your baby, without talking about it. Narrate the dressing process;’Now I’m putting on your nappy . .. here goes the T-shirt over your head. . . now I’m buttoning your dungarees’.
Get Your Baby Out Into The Fresh Air
By: Heather Owens
Breathing in fresh air - there’s nothing quite like it. For baby, too, it’s very important to get out in the fresh air regularly, if you possibly can. If not, try and make sure the nursery is well ventilated, allowing a reasonable flow of fresh air through the room.
Stale, stagnant air tends to harbour germs and dust mites, neither of which does baby any good. Avoid enclosing the crib with curtains or anything else that might restrict the flow of air.
The Benefits of Infant Massage
By: Anne Morris
Most mothers instinctively lovingly massage their babies. Perhaps it was by understanding this and observing the effect upon the infant that the idea of infant massage was born.
Actually infant massage has been in practice for many years. But recently its popularity has taken off worldwide. It should really come as no surprise since both babies and parents enjoy the benefits. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of infant massage below:
Making the Most of Those Monthly Baby Checkups
By: Carolyn Joana
Even healthy babies spend a lot of time at the doctors clinic. Well-baby checkups, which are scheduled every month or two during the first year, allow the doctor to keep track of your baby’s growth and development, ensuring that everything’s on target.
But they’re also the perfect time for you to ask the long list of questions you’ve accumulated since your last visit, and to walk away with a wealth of advice on how to keep your ‘well baby’ well.
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your monthly baby checkups.
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Preparing the Family Pet to Welcome The Newborn
By: Carolyn Joana
Is your dog intensely jealous of your affections? Does she always try to come between you and your spouse when you get close?
Then naturally her reaction towards the new addition in the family who will certainly grab all the attention may not be pleasant.
You need to prepare her for the change to be followed so as to make her interactions with the new baby safe. It’s hard for a dog who’s always been treated like a baby to roll over and play dog when a real baby appears on the scene. But that’s exactly what she’ll have to do when her place in your heart has to be shared by that tiny but threatening new addition you’ll soon be bringing home from the hospital.
Baby Shoes - 6 Criteria To Buy The Best For Your Baby
By: Brooke Hayles
Dressing your baby in a stylish outfit isn’t complete without baby shoes. However, you need to be aware of some health facts before you rush out and buy those cute shoes in the boutique baby store.
To begin with, baby shoes are only necessary once your baby starts to walk. In fact, 6 weeks after they start to walk is the best time to start putting on the first shoes. This is because the bones in a baby’s feet are soft and easily misshapen.
