Infants and Toddlers Articles

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...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Sherry Harris @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 3:20 PM

Kids are full of energy. They love to play outside, run around, get dirty, jump, kick, scream, etc. It's okay though, because this is extremely normal behavior for young people. But what keeps them going like this and feeling good and healthy is getting the proper rest. Children should not have to suffer from insomnia, and chances are they will not, provided that their parents keep them on a pretty regimented sleep schedule. Kids do not need to stay up until all hours of the ni... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jim Corkern @ Sunday, 16th December 2007 @ 8:01 AM

Ever since Penicillin was put into mass production back in the 1940's, it has been noted that some people have experienced adverse reactions to the drug. What is penicillin? Penicillin is an antibiotic that has been used for the past 70 years or so to treat different kinds of illnesses and infections. It comes from the mold penicillin notatum, which is a blue-green kind of mold sometimes found growing on food. Before the invention of this drug, infections and diseases that... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Andrew Stratton @ Sunday, 16th December 2007 @ 7:06 AM

There is a growing trend towards infant massage. Some mothers are learning these special techniques, or taking their children to baby classes where they can learn the proper movements. There is actually proof that these rubdown techniques not only relax your baby, but more importantly, aid in their development into intelligent, happy children who are fully aware of the world around them. The Benefits Although it is a new trend, studies have been conducted by education expert... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:58 AM

One foggy, fuzzy day when I had three kids under the age of five, I happened to be sitting on a park bench near a group of very put-together moms. (Foggy and fuzzy didn't describe the weather, just my mental status that year.) These moms were chit-chatting as their school age children played nearby. I was nursing my six-month old while my two-year old tried to bounce on my knee. My four-year-old was braiding and twisting my hair to keep herself occupied. I looked up at this group of moms, a... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:55 AM

Raising a baby can be expensive, but, with a little online savvy and some help from your friends, you can save bundles and even find some free baby stuff. Here's how to save money on baby and find the best baby freebies on the web. Baby Freebies Online Just as having a baby can be an expensive proposition for you, it can be a profitable one for retailers and manufacturers. Many companies will give away things to expectant and new moms in the hopes of earning your business for... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:54 AM

A few of my childhood friends are radiating love, joy, and nervousness like never before, which could only mean one thing: they are pregnant for the first time. In my conversations with these friends, it is all I can do not to get teary when they talk about how excited they are for the babys birth. Because, as all moms know, no matter how prepared they say they are, they have no idea what is about to hit them. Sure, I could tell them, but it would not make a difference. No one can ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jim Brown @ Sunday, 25th November 2007 @ 12:37 AM

Any couple that has a small baby at home knows how difficult it is at times to keep up with the clothing accessories that their small child wears. Some children are so small that they do not even realize that some of their accessories are missing. It is easy to find replacements for these clothing items but parents get tired of bearing the expense to replace these things. Some of the clothing accessories that a newborn might lose could be missing before they leave the hospital. Some paren... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By LISA DAVIES @ Wednesday, 21st November 2007 @ 8:11 PM

There is no set age for the onset of teething. Indeed, some babies can be born with a tooth already through while others might not cut their first tooth until they are twelve months. Screaming, crying and excessive saliva are all tell tale signs that teething has started. As there is no determined schedule for a baby to begin cutting teeth, it is therefore sometimes hard to be sure of the exact nature of the infant's discomfort, but there are various signals that can let us know whether or... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By LISA DAVIES @ Thursday, 15th November 2007 @ 2:05 PM

The teething process can be quite a traumatic time for babies and parents alike. The good news is that there are various different home remedies that you can try at this stage in an infant's life. Home remedies for teething are often much more favored by parents as they are safe and do not contain any type of alcohol or other medication. There are lots of home remedies for teething, but here are a few in particular that stand out from the others. Home Remedies for Teething On... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Sarah Jones @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 10:36 PM

New moms and dads have a lot to worry about when buying for a new baby. Items should be safe, secure, and should be pleasing to the eye. Other than nursery furniture, strollers and car seats are probably a new families biggest concerns. Car seats are essential, as you can't leave the hospital without one, and strollers offer new moms away to get some much need exercise with baby in tow. When buying strollers and car seats, you have to put safety first. Buying these items used is not ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Sarah Jones @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 10:34 PM

Buying cloth diapers is an investment, and one that is well worth it in the end. Not only will you save upwards of $1,500 dollars or more over the course of your diapering career, but you are also doing a giant favor to the overstuffed landfills. And if that wasn't enough to get you to try them, pocket diapers like GAD diapers are so user friendly; you won't miss your disposable diapers one bit. They come in a wide assortment of fun fashion-forward colors and operate just like the thro... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Beth Butler @ Monday, 5th November 2007 @ 2:45 PM

There seems to be a general tone among parents today when it comes to the topic of helping their child learn a second language, particularly English-speaking parents of young children. Just this morning, in our local Starbucks, a mom approached me after seeing the magnetic signs on my car that tout my business and its benefits. She asked me if I also taught adults Spanish, to which I quickly and definitively replied with a negative, a no. Her feeling was that she had to know the language before ... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Rayven Perkins @ Friday, 2nd November 2007 @ 6:07 PM

My sister has a very interesting dilemma. She is a professional nanny, unmarried, living in central Florida. She was just offered a job watching three children for $13 an hour. For a nanny, that is pretty good money. On the verge of accepting this position, a neighbor has offered her $11 an hour to watch her two children. My sister is very interested in the $11 an hour job, as she would not need to drive to work at all, as opposed to the $13 an hour job which is a 45 min... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Dean Caporella @ Thursday, 25th October 2007 @ 7:05 PM

Is there an art to getting a baby to sleep through the night? Parenting a baby for new parents is one of the greatest learning experiences one will ever encounter. The first four to five months involve plenty of bonding between the baby and it's parents and the sleep factor is one of the biggest challenges faced through this time. Baby Sleeping Techniques There are several techniques you can use to get your child to learn to sleep through the night. In this article, we&... more...

Family » Parenting » Infants and Toddlers | By Jason Hobbs @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 7:09 PM

Some parents may like their kids to stand out from the crowd by choosing different clothes for their children. One typical idea will be to dress your baby into punk baby clothes that will surely attract many people. Buying Punk Baby Clothes There are many places where you can find punk clothes but the most common place to find these items is the Internet. Parents can browse through all the available styles and designs and shop for the clothing that they want. There are many ... more...