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5 Loveys Your Child Will Keep Forever
Loveys–a child’s best friend. My firstborn never had one (just sucked his fingers when he needed soothing) but my daughter has a blankie–and boy-oh-boy do I make sure that thing is never out of sight. It has tags all around, and she sucks on one while stroking another. It’s been through thick and thin, and I’m still amazed by the power it has to comfort. Here are five great choices–whether you’re shopping for your own child or need a great baby gift.
These blankets all have an animal theme (my favorite is the monkey shown here) with a head to cuddle and knotted corners Read the rest of this entry »
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Medicines you should not give your Baby
By Jamell Andrews
It is very common for babies to experience negative reactions to medications. In fact, they are much more likely to have a bad reaction to medicine than adults. Because of this, parents need to be very careful about the types of medications they give to their babies. Even seemingly harmless over the counter or herbal drugs can harm your young child, so the best course of action is to always use caution before choosing medicines.
Basic Guidelines for Feeding Babies
By Jamell Andrews
Babies are generally able to start eating solid foods between the ages of 4 to 6 months. While most parents believe that they need to carefully feed babies very bland foods such as plain pasta and flavorless cereals, recent research has indicated that most babies are perfectly able to handle foods that not only contain some flavor, but some much needed nutrients as well.
Are Prenatal Vitamins Important for your Baby?
By Andrew V.V.
One of the best things pregnant women can do is eat a healthy, well-balanced diet every day. The discouraging news, however, is that even when women make sure that they eat the most nutritious foods each day, it is still very likely that they are not getting all of the nutrients they need for their developing baby, and for themselves.
Baby Gear to Make Life Easier
All mums know that a pram, car seat and highchair are indispensable items to make life with baby a great deal easier. However there is some other baby gear that can also become just as necessary. While these things are not indispensable, they will certainly make life a great deal easier in some way. Read the rest of this entry »
What Kinds of Toys Should Baby Have?
While the fond parents and relatives will no doubt deluge a new baby will all kinds of toys, he really won’t be ready to play with any of them for several months. New babies cannot use their hands to pick up rattles or teddies – or anything else. It is only as they grow older that they develop such skills. However some toys such as musical mobiles will attract their attention and they will enjoy listening to these and watching them move while they are still quite young. Once they suddenly find out they have hands and can grasp things, holding a small object such as a light rattle will help them to develop small motor skills. Read the rest of this entry »
Keeping Baby Warm – and Cool
When you first bring your new baby home from the hospital it is important to keep him warm. The hospital may have had really warm heating turned on and so baby was quite comfortable in a vest and nappy, with just a light cotton wrap over him. But most homes are not so warm. Read the rest of this entry »
Use of a Night Light During Baby’s Sleep Time
A newborn baby does not need to have a night light to sleep well. Tiny babies can sleep well anywhere, at any time of the day or night. It is only as they get older that some toddlers develop a fear of the darkness and need a night light. But many nurseries are not completely dark anyway, there are frequently street lights close by that shine in through the curtains and traffic lights may also flash by. Read the rest of this entry »