Infants and Toddlers Articles

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 7:21 AM

It has been said that bonding moments can develop a positive self- esteem and sense of security for a child. Bonding is an excellent way of teaching your child to have an intimate relationship with others. By giving them pure love and care they can show love on others too. Fill your home with love and laughter and your child will really love it. Spend as much time as you can with your child. Your actions will show your child that he or she is worth of your attention and you are also enjoying his... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Tulum Dothee @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 9:24 AM

Take time for training. Children often don't know what is expected of them. Time constraints often lead to a lack of training. When children don't know what is expected of them or how to accomplish a task, problems will arise. In Positive Discipline, Jane Nelson reminds us to take time for training and planning to avoid power struggles, frustration, hassles and misunderstandings. Children often don't know what is expected of them. Time constraints often lead to a la... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Art Gib @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 5:52 AM

There are dozens of sites out there cataloguing the various benefits of baby wearing. Baby slings provide parent/child bonding, leg and muscle development, a calmer child, reduced post partum depression, and on and on and on. These are all very important, and I encourage parents and care givers to read up. However, I wanted to take a slightly different approach. In this cyber world of emoticons and acronyms, I'm going to do my darnedest to make these pixels express my feelings about ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jon Kelly @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 8:09 PM

When you are pregnant the classes will focus on several main topics, pregnancy, labour, birth, feeding your baby, your babies sleep and how to hold your baby. But if you are not used to holding a new born, the idea of dressing them and getting their curled up arms and legs into clothes can seem daunting. It is always OK to ask your midwife for help, but here are a few guide lines to take some of the worry about hurting your baby out of dressing him or her. Firstly don't pani... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Beth Butler @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 1:45 AM

Maybe you have heard that there exists more than 6,000 languages in our world and that they are under threat. Similar to becoming extinct, many of these languages are at risk of not being preserved for various reasons. It is time that those of us in the United States make a strong push for diversity in the language curriculum of our schools. Why is it that they still tell the joke about the word American defining a person who speaks only one language? Why are we not outraged by that perspect... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Christine Harrell @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 12:49 AM

A surprising number of mothers will buy expensive lotions and soaps for their sensitive skins, and yet bathe and shampoo their baby in cheaper, chemical-ridden products. Even those moms who believe they are being very careful about the products they use on their baby are likely not being careful enough. An article in Clinical Pediatrics reports that over three out of four infants suffer rashes within the first few months of births. Sadly, the reason for such frequent breakouts app... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Tulum Dothee @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 10:34 PM

I can't even begin to tell you how many approaches to temper tantrums I've tried in the last 35 years. Some of them are down right embarrassing, so I'm hoping to help you avoid some of the many mistakes I've made. Here are my latest thoughts. Between 2 and 4 years children NEED to separate from you, any adult, in order to form their own individuality. It is a matter of their survival. Get out of the way! Here's what happens when you try to co... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Andrew Gibson @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 3:54 AM

Keeping your baby safe is one of the greatest concerns of any new parent. The numerous newspaper headlines of babies being rushed off to hospital after being involved in accidents involving toys does not help new parent's confidence. What new parents have got to do is take care when they buy their new baby toys and be careful how they treat them in the house. They are now greatly aided by new EU regulations that have placed rigid rules on toy manufactures. This has resulted in the ac... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Beth Butler @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 3:12 AM

Parents and teachers today are increasingly aware of the need to raise their children to be bilingual. They have witnessed an ever growing need for acquiring new languages and mastering the awareness of other cultures. Preparing our young children of today for the world of tomorrow is not only our responsibility but our immediate task at hand. Experts continually report, the earlier the better when it comes to introducing a second language to children ages birth through ten. Why is thi... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jon Kelly @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 3:02 AM

People love buying baby clothes because they look so pretty and small. This can often distract people from the price, so it is of primary importance to realise, if you desire quality and affordability it is worth shopping around to get good value for your baby clothes. The internet is an obvious first choice. The Leading Sellers of Baby Clothes There are innumerable different baby clothes companies, shops and retailers that are after your business but even with all this confusion t... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Andrew Gibson @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:48 AM

Every parent wants what is best in life for their children and as a result they strive hard to give their babies the best possible start in life. It is now a widely accepted fact that you must stimulate a young baby's mind from an early an age as possible. Parents want the best possible education for their children and in order to achieve this, they have to get them into the best performing schools. In their quest to provide them with a good education many parents start educating the... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Salena Kulkarni @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 10:52 PM

Becoming a new mom brings us face to face with some of the toughest challenges that we will ever experience as a woman in our life. At a time when energy reserves are in short supply, one of the biggest obstacles that many new mothers have to deal with is sleep deprivation. We are all warned of the sleepless nights when we are pregnant, but it isn't until we actually become mothers that we feel the pain of this ourselves. I completely understand that sometimes you can be so sleep de... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Rosalie Kimberlin @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 10:20 PM

Depending on which report you believe, there are from 1400 - 3000 cases of shaken baby syndrome diagnosed each year, however, it is believed that about 30% of these cases are initially missed. Also, there is no nationwide database to capture all reported cases. What is shaken baby syndrome? It is a term used to describe injuries resulting from a particular form of abuse. The most common serious injuries sustained as a result of shaken baby syndrome are subdural and/or subarachnoid hematom... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 4:55 PM

We know all too well that we need iron, may it be from our well-prepared meals or from the dependable iron supplement pill that we take in everyday. Iron is an essential element that our body needs. It is basically required for us to maintain our strength and energy literally as without it we could be finding ourselves ensconced in a chair or in bed after feeling weak and faint due to the lack of oxygen on our body's tissues. There are a lot of benefits that one can get from iron. The need ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Salena Kulkarni @ Wednesday, 6th February 2008 @ 12:16 AM

As a new mom, I want you to know that feeling like you are on an emotional roller coaster is perfectly normal. One minute you can feel like you are on the top of the world and the next all you want to do is cry. The reason for the grab bag of emotions is because of all the changes you are going through right now both physically and mentally, not to mention that you are most likely tired and run down. While no mom in the world wants to experience baby blues, I think that all new moms experience t... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Catherine Harvey @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 4:15 PM

My mother thinks that because I am only eighteen months old, this means I have not developed a sense of taste when it comes to my baby wear. I have more than she does! She thinks it's funny to dress me in funny embroidered t-shirts with slogans that make people look at me funny and think I'm either cute or naughty, depending on what she thinks of my mood each day. We had the family round last month for a party and my mum spent ages choosing between rompers and baby wear ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Beth Butler @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 6:04 AM

We have heard it said a thousand times before and yet we still struggle with what the best path is. The window of opportunity to introduce a second language to our children is way before our traditional school system even thinks about it. Experts are saying between birth and five years old is when the optimum time exists to bring a new language into our family routine. With team sports surrounding us every day, whether it is our child playing soccer or watching the NFL after some coll... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Clive Chung @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 9:30 PM

Is your baby's crying keeping both of you awake at night? Would you like to find out how you can soothe your colicky baby so both of you can get a good night's rest? If you want to take steps towards quieting and calming your baby, try this battle plan to soothe the symptoms: 1. Check to see if your baby is hungry First of all you should check to see if your baby is hungry. To do this with young babies simply place you finger under their chin and if it tries to suck or mo... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Vincent Curto @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 10:28 PM

If you are a new parent, you probably have noticed that there are tons of commercials and advertisements out there saying "Buy this toy...buy that toy...This toy will make your baby smart...This toy is the best...you gotta have it!" But, how do you know which toys are necessary? Which are baby toys are educational and fun at the same time? There is enough for you to think about right now, without being sold into buying toys that don't serve a purpose. Here are some things to ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Clive Chung @ Tuesday, 15th January 2008 @ 11:27 PM

Sleeping is the most important thing to think about when you have a colicky baby. The whole family suffers if the baby in the house won't sleep. Following are some bedtime rituals that may help you and your baby sleep: * Develop a routine. Not every bedtime routine will work forever, but once something becomes established in your child's mind, he or she will come to expect it. A sample routine might include a warm bath, reading a book or listening to music, singing songs, be... more...