7 ways to keep a tot entertained while making dinner There’s something about a parent getting on the phone or trying to do the dishes that makes your tot suddenly (and desperately!) need you at that exact second. Although there must be some cosmic rule that will never change this phenomenon parents c
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How to make quick and healthy homemade baby food Homemade baby food is fresher, healthier, costs less than store bought jarred baby food and is surprisingly easy to make. Find out everything you need to know to make easy baby food sure to please even finicky little munchers.
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7 reasons to wear your baby On a growing list of things I wish I’d known when I had my first baby, the art of babywearing ranks in the top two. I spent the first several months of my baby’s life melded to a green recliner, nursing and rocking my bundle of joy, who w
A party plan for Baby's first celebration First birthdays are special! Believe it or not, this will be the easiest celebration of all your child's future birthday parties. Here are some tips from Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson from The
Babies begin learning language as early as 10 months Infants are listening and learning their first words as young as 10 months, but they are only learning the words for objects that are of interest to them, not for objects of interest to the speaker, according to researchers at Temple University, Univ
Baby learning: Touch and see! Babies are hard at work whenever they are awake, trying to learn all about the world. To help them learn, they need many different safe things to play with and inspect. Objects you have around your home offer many possibilities.
Bed sharing with siblings, soft bedding, increase SIDS risk Infants who share a bed with other children are at a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than are other infants, according to the most recent analysis of a study of predominantly African American SIDS deaths in Chicago.
Breastfeeding and thrush Candida, also called yeast, or thrush, is a fungus that occurs naturally in the mucous membranes and on the skin. If you or your baby have recently been on antibiotics, if you have had a vaginal yeast infection during the last several months or anyti
Breastfeeding and weaning Weaning your baby is part of the natural breastfeeding experience. It doesn't have to be a time of unhappiness for you or your baby. If done gradually, and with love, weaning can be a positive experience for both you and your little one.
Happy birthday to you (and you and you): Party times 2 or more Children's birthday parties are not what they used to be. In the olden days -- you know, three or so decades ago -- these yearly celebrations were made up of Pin the Tail on the Donkey games and Piñatas; cupcakes baked in ice cream cones; little girl
Healthier first birthday cake ideas Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby's introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We've heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake,
Homemade baby food Want to feed your baby healthier, fresher food? Or maybe you'd like to save money on baby food? Here are tips for making your own baby food from scratch - tools, food and combination suggestions!
How to calm your crying baby When we're pregnant or awaiting adoption, we dream about our baby-to-be, we always envision those beautiful Hallmark card scenes: charming baby smiling up at peaceful mother's face. We read books in advance of the big day about how care for a newborn
How to have a happy baby from A-Z Between the late night feedings and the constant diaper changes, many new moms are too busy (and exhausted!) to read an entire book on parenting. Don't worry, we have everything you need to know to make baby happy from A to Z.
How to keep you and your baby happy in the car When my first child was an infant, I never seemed to be able to load my vehicle with everything I needed to run errands. No extra clothes were available when accidents happened, my baby would get bored easily, and the diaper bag always ran out of dia
Keep infants safe from botulism All-natural. Organic. Unprocessed. These have become popular "synonyms" for healthful and nutritious when they describe foods. But when it comes to infants and sweeteners, sugar is safer than honey.
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