The Big Girl Bed

I love sleep. I would sleep in late and take multiple naps throughout the day, if I had my way. However, I don’t enjoy that luxury. I’m the mother of a toddler. When my daughter was a baby, we could put her in her crib at any time and she’d flop over on her tummy, clutch her blanket, and put her two middle fingers in her mouth. I’d turn on her CD player with lullabies or stories and make her Twilight Turtle shine its stars on the ceiling. She would fall asleep with no problems. We were so fortunate. My … Continue reading

Making the Transition to a Toddler Bed

When is the right time to transition your little one to a toddler bed? How can you make the experience easier? I’ve been through it with three kids, and here are my tips. Well, the time has come to get my last little one into the toddler bed. It is a big moment for us as a family. My toddler is growing up. Do you face a similar time? When is the right time to transition to a toddler bed? In general, a baby is ready for a toddler bed sometime between the ages of one-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years of … Continue reading

Important Child Safety Recalls: July 21, 2008

We expect our babies to be safe when we purchase something made especially for them. Unfortunately, poorly designed or poorly made equipment and toys can cause harm to your baby. It is important to keep up on the recalls, such as the bed that resulted in the death of a toddler. Here are the details for recent and important child safety recalls. Baby Trends Car Seats Car seat safety is so important. Just last week, Baby Trends announced a recall of more than 3,600 car seats due to safety concerns. The seats in question are the Rigid Latch-Loc car seats … Continue reading