Tag Archives: babies

Cloth Diapering Tips

Cloth diapers can save quite a lot of money when you use them instead of disposable diapers. But sometimes they can actually cost more. This occurs when people purchase extra equipment or accessories to go with the cloth diapers, use cleaning practices that cost more money, or when they give up on cloth diapering because of the inconvenience. So, I thought I would include some money saving tips about using cloth diapers. The way to get the poop out of a diaper is to rinse it in the toilet. Some people simply grab and end of the diaper and swoosh … Continue reading →

A Guide to Using Breast Pads

Congratulations on breastfeeding! You are giving an amazing gift to your baby. Along the way, you may find some inconveniences, such as leaky breasts. That is where breast pads come in. I’ve nursed three children from birth to toddlerhood, so I am , and while some moms find that they never need to use breastpads or don’t need them past the first month, I wasn’t one of them. In fact, I usually kept a few extra sets in my purse or diaper bag, especially with my first child. Just the thought of anything related to milk, and I would have … Continue reading →

Eat Right When Breastfeeding

Eating for two doesn’t stop once the baby is home. If you are breastfeeding, then you need to make sure that you are consuming the proper balance of food, both to keep you healthy and recovering well and to ensure that your breastmilk has the highest nutritional value for your baby. Breastmilk is an amazing thing. Your body will actually steal stores of nutrients from itself in order to manufacture the best food for your baby. But some nutrients cant easily be stored, and if your supplies run low then you will suffer. So eating right is very important. First, … Continue reading →

Fostering Pretend Play

Pretend play is very important for toddlers. As their language skills grow, they become more adapt at telling stories and pretend play. At this stage, having the opportunity for make believe will help them grow and develop to the best of their abilities. As they get a little older, toddlers can benefit from different “props” that help them explore jobs and activities that adults do. Copying the adults around them is a way for them to explore the world, gain confidence in themselves, develop more language skills and try new things in a safe environment. For pretend play, simple toys … Continue reading →

Two Tricks to Organizing Your Toddler’s Room

Do you remember the time when you first set up your child’s nursery? I bet the crib bedding was just right, the matching rug was centered, the cute toys waited on shelves, and the room emitted a sense of peace. Well fast forward a couple of years later, and you now find the room in complete chaos, with toys scattered all over the floor, a jumble of stuffed animals and books on the bed, and learning toys that force you to “learn” how to find all of the missing pieces. At least, that is how it went down in my … Continue reading →

The Importance of Touch

What is generally the quickest way to sooth a baby? Pick her up of course! Touch plays such an important part of the parent-child bond, not to mention its almost miraculous ways of reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and producing feel good hormones. While many people may not agree with me, I am a big believer in carrying your baby and maintaining physical contact as much as possible. True, your baby need some time to explore on her own, but for very young babies, especially, there is nothing like human contact. Numerous studies have shown that touch is as necessary … Continue reading →

Keep Those Baby Pounds and Other News

There are some interesting news stories about babies and mommies today. Here is a round up. Time Magazine is reporting that Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital released a study that suggests that ugly babies are harder to love, especially by their mothers. Men and women who were part of the study were given baby faces to view. Some babies were considered “pretty,” while others had facial irregularities, such as cleft lips or rashes. Study participants pressed one button allowed the faces to stay on the screen longer, while pressing another made them disappear more quickly. The results of the study showed that … Continue reading →

Baby Taken from Church Nursery: What Would You Do?

In Gaines Township, Michigan, an infant was taken from a church nursery. The infant was discovered missing when her mother went to pick her up around noon. Nursery volunteers did a check of the children against the nursery roster and discovered that the baby was gone. The church officials checked the security camera and confirmed that it was a nursery volunteer who took the infant. Fortunately, the 12-month old little girl was was found two hours later, safe at the home of the volunteer who abducted the child. The volunteer was arrested. According to local news reports, the parents were … Continue reading →

Get Enough Sleep for Your Baby

It is no myth that one of the major side effects of having a baby is sleep deprivation. The people around you will tell you to make sure that you sleep when the baby does, but this isn’t always practical. After all, there is the laundry to do, meals to prepare, etc. And who is ready to take a nap just two hours after they get up anyway. But getting enough sleep is more important for a new parent than you might at first think. There are several reasons why your baby needs you to be well-rested. When you are … Continue reading →

Sun Protection and Your Baby

Protecting your baby’s skin is so important for his lifelong health. One bad burn in childhood can dramatically increase her chance of getting skin cancer as an adult. Baby’s skin is thin and can often burn even on a cloudy day in the shade. Here are some tips that you can use to protect your baby from the damaging rays of the sun. What type of sun protection should you choose? Sunscreen acts as a screen absorbing the suns rays, while sunblock does a better job at actually blocking out everything. There is generally no difference between the active ingredients … Continue reading →