Infants and Toddlers Articles

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Bruce Walls @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 12:34 PM

Why does a spring rocking horse make such a great gift for any young child. Call me old fashioned but I am not a lover of most modern electronic, noisy and flashing toys. I like more traditional toys that I bought for my children thirty five years ago and toys from the years before that. One toy that has stood the test of time is the rocking horse which dates back hundreds of years, and despite what I have just said, the more modern version of this toy is the spring rocking horse. Wooden ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Maria Alexis Rodrigo @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 9:15 PM

Mothers who use baby formula incur more costs than breastfeeding Moms do. After all, they need to buy the formula, along with feeding bottles, artificial nipples, and sterilizing equipment. They also have to spend sterilize and store everything. However, there is a hidden cost of baby formula that many do not realize. This is the cost to women's health in terms of increased risk to diseases and other conditions that women who do not breastfeed, or do so for limited periods, are exposed to.<... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Maria Alexis Rodrigo @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 9:33 AM

The majority compute the cost of baby formula as the sum of the cost of formula, feeding bottles, and artificial nipples. Not to mention the cost of sterilizing and storing all these baby formula supplies. But there is a hidden cost of baby formula on children's health. Children who are formula-fed have increased risks for certain diseases than children who have been breastfed. These risks mean increased costs to families and societies in terms of greater medical care, medicines, hos... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Matthew Stanton @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 2:04 PM

It has now become a tradition to hand in gifts to parents of newly born babies as a sign of giving the new addition to the family a warm welcome. With this gesture now becoming an in thing, specialty stores both in the malls and the Internet are trying to beat each other by coming up with the best baby gift basket they could offer to their prospective customers. Thus, these stores never run out of ideas on what to include in their baby gift baskets and how they must come up with the be... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Matthew Stanton @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 2:03 PM

The long wait is finally over. After that long nine months of waiting, the much awaited baby is finally here, making everybody in the family so excited. Excited to hug, kiss, carry and cuddle that little bundle of joy. There is no need to debate on the fact that every addition in the family is often bestowed with the warmest welcome the family can offer. It is in this sense that the tradition of gift giving once again sets in. It would be made possible with other members of the family try... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 10:41 AM

Do you have a problem in taking care of your newborn child? Does your husband help you on taking care of your baby especially at night? I know it because Dad can use all the excuses they want to not to rock baby to sleep. They did not know that there is a lifetime benefit for him whenever he get closer to his baby and to help you get some rest in the process. Changing diapers, breast feeding every two hours and rocking your baby is a very exhausting job and some husbands don't realiz... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Madeleine Fitzpatrick @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 9:05 PM

For those who don't know, it is easier to teach your child to read early on in his life (from the ages of zero to three), than later! Many experts suggest that by teaching your child to read before they begin formal education, they will find school-based education easier from the get-go as they will not have to learn reading skills at the same time that they have to comprehend curriculum material. So what options are available to parents who are interested in teaching their child to read ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Martin Reed @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 6:06 PM

You should always plan early if you want to continue breastfeeding after you return to work. Speak to your employer and see how they can support you. Before you speak to them though, make sure you have a plan. Who will cover you whilst you are pumping, and how long will you be away from your desk on each occasion? You should look to get the following from your boss: You need to have access to a private room with good lighting, electricity and of course a chair! If your employer does not h... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Maria Alexis Rodrigo @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 10:55 AM

If you're contemplating the best way to feed and nurture your child, you've probably read many breastfeeding books and websites. You've heard that breastfeeding is good for both your baby and you. But there are breastfeeding benefits you may not have heard about. Here are breastfeeding benefits that only breastfeeding mothers know about. These are the real reasons they breastfeed and keep on breastfeeding: 1. More pleasant diaper changes Simply put, the poop of an ex... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By John G. Kelly @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 11:01 AM

Every parent knows that one of the basic problems with a baby monitor is the (really annoying) phenomenon of interference. This interference can happen at any time even if you are using a frequency that has given you clear sound before. It can drive you simply bananas. Manufacturers have been trying for ages to solve this problem and they are getting closer...or so it appears. The breakthrough is secure data transmission so that in effect you have a secure connection between the two ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Madeleine Fitzpatrick @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 1:35 AM

Providing your child with the best possible skills and education always sounds good on paper, but as we parents know, the reality is always much harder to achieve. Experts are always feeding us information that seems gimmicky, or intuitive, or counter-intuitive; how can we know which method is more effective? I've taken the time to compare three flash card software products. Prodigy Reader The first program I found was called Prodigy Reader. This software was created by a c... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Kristi Ambrose @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 1:59 AM

You would think shopping for a baby gift would be easy, but more often than not its one of the hardest things I have found to do! I have tons upon tons of cousins, but I can never seem to find the perfect gift! A few weeks ago I finally found a website online that offered some really great ideas on baby gifts so I wanted to share it with everyone, in case you are having the same problem as well. These gifts range from three different categories; accessories, gifts and safety, all of which wou... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 15th November 2008 @ 5:45 PM

The Mei Tai sling is an Asian inspired baby carrier that has been around for hundreds of years, with roots that start in Asia when woman used simple clothes to tie their babies to their bodies while they went about their day. This Asian inspired sling didn't make its way to the United States until 2003 when people began to realize that its simplicity, and durability were worth checking into. The Mei Tai sling may look like nothing more than a fancy piece of cloth, but don't be... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 15th November 2008 @ 5:18 PM

If you are looking for an over the shoulder baby sling that is very comfortable you should try the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder. This is actually a manufacturing company that makes baby slings and they call it the OTSBH. Many baby experts have gone on record to say that this is the best over the shoulder baby carrier you can get for you and your child. The nice thing about this particular baby sling is the fact that it looks so comfortable for the baby. It is as though your child is snug... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Terry Stanfield @ Saturday, 1st November 2008 @ 5:59 AM

Parents of toddlers have watched their children grow at an astonishing rate. The amount of growth from one year to the next is tremendous in young children and the foundation for learning is laid early during this period. Two year olds have very different needs than younger toddlers as they begin to learn new skills and understand the world around them. Every child is different, but there are some common behaviors that most two year olds share. They are curious, still rely on their parent... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Terry Stanfield @ Saturday, 1st November 2008 @ 5:29 AM

Parents of toddlers face many challenges. Young children are curious, active, and imaginative, but they can also be exasperating at the same time. While watching your child learn and grow is an amazing experience, dealing with a toddler can leave parents frustrated, especially if they don't know the best methods of teaching toddlers. If your toddler is a handful, you need to learn positive ways to deal with their energy and needs without being run over by your toddler. If you are hav... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Terry Stanfield @ Saturday, 1st November 2008 @ 4:50 AM

Parents marvel at their children from birth, and the months that follow are a time of joy and amazement as parents of babies become parents of toddlers. Children grow at an astonishing rate and are unrecognizable as the tiny babies they were by the time they reach one year old. One year olds have very different needs than infants and begin to learn the skills that will carry them into childhood. Every child is different, but there are some common traits that most one year olds share. If ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Art Gib @ Friday, 31st October 2008 @ 5:37 AM

The original Chinese Mei Tai was a traditional piece of cloth with four unpadded straps that secure by bringing the straps together in a bow against a torso. The original carrier has a history that stretches back hundreds of years as a product utilized by mothers, often carrying their babies in a simple fabric carrier. A variation of this model emerged in Austrailia in the 60s and later climbed into the baby market in North America in 2003. The Mei Tai baby carrier is now doned by hundred... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Vic Errington @ Thursday, 30th October 2008 @ 3:58 PM

Nearly all of us have some kind of allergy, and there is often no cure. Okay, sometimes allergies can be controlled, but it can be a real hassle having to avoid everyday foods and other substances. And some of us have such reactions that, if we even come close to what we're allergic to, we'll suffer a near fatal reaction. Well, a new study indicates that while we might not be able to get rid of our own allergies right now, we may be able to protect our children against them and ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Madeleine Fitzpatrick @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 7:35 PM

Robert Titzer is an infant researcher and the creator of one of the most popular baby DVDs system for teaching babies to read. The baby DVDs and books were first published in 1997. The series' methods are based on Titzer's research as well as his own experiences of teaching his daughters, Aleka (born in 1991) and Keelin (born in 1994) to read as babies. PHILOSOPHY Unlike some critics of early reading, Titzer believes that the optimum time for learning to read is exactly the s... more...