These are the 20 "silly" things that you should never do to your baby... Never!! (1) Never let your baby play with balloons or plastic bags -- they could be a choking hazard. (2) Never put stuffed animals or dolls that hold cassette tapes near your baby when she sleeps because if the tape unwinds it could cause strangulation. (3) Never le

Whether your baby already sleeps like an angel, or needs a little help, it's good to remember that babies love routine. They like to know what's coming next, especially when they're about to be left alone in their cot at bedtime. Here's a nice soothing routine to get your baby ready for bed. Playtime Have some gentle one-on-one play with your b

Have you ever bought your toddler an expensive new toy, only to discover that he spends more time playing with the box it came in? Toddlers have an amazing ability to sink into the simple things of life and create worlds from their own imagination. At this magical age, virtually everything is brand new, and we can relax and know that our intera

Listen in on an interview as we talked to qualified baby-swim instructor Nicole Arnulphy and pediatrician Elsie Lim to answer your most pressing questions about infant swimming. 1. What are the main benefits of infant swimming? NA: Infant swimming is a great way to start your child early along the path to becoming water safe, as well as gaini

Human milk is designed for infants. Breast milk is the best food for your baby. It has the best nutrition and helps to keep your baby from getting sick. Breastfeed baby does not need solid foods for at least six months one year. To other mothers they have to give their babies an infant formula because breastfeeding does not work for them. Ther

Practicing the martial arts provides distinct advantages for older children and adults. Did you know that toddler-age children could also greatly benefit from the martial arts as well? Karate and Tae Kwan Do not only provide toddlers with exciting experiences with other children, but these arts also encourage motor skill coordination, concentrati

Don't you feel that you could spend the entire day cleaning up after your family? "By 5 pm the house is a mess, the kids are tired, and I need to get dinner going! How can I get them to pick up their toys?" Sound familiar? First things first. As with any new plan or change tell your family what you have in mind and how it will look. Limit th

A baby bath seat is a thing for a baby that can make your life a lot easier. As soon as you have a baby, it can sometimes be hard to do more than one thing at once. Also, it can be hard to do things like give them a bath. This is because you have to hold them up and wash them and so on. However, with a baby bath seat, you may be able to get one fre

The birth of a baby is always a joyous affair. Baby christenings would soon follow, and parents may want to celebrate their newborn with baby bashes. What items can you give that would please both baby and parents? Do you go for practical? Fun? Or both? Baby gift baskets allow you to incorporate a variety of gifts into one. You can combine bo

The feelings that surround a mothers pregnancy or a babys birth are usually those of joy and excitement. Baby showers are given to symbolize a celebration of the expected arrival of a new life. These affairs are usually filled with excitement and fun. Perhaps the only perplexing things that family and friends would find about them is the one sur

Many leading childhood development experts believe that we all have far greater potential in our early years than society gives us credit for. Waiting until school to begin providing consistent intellectual stimulation to a child is no disaster. But in doing so, we miss a unique window of opportunity for learning. What can I do after birth? A

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or (SIDS) is an unexpected infant death. Yes, it is sudden and unexpected and not really a syndrome when the final outcome is not what we as parents want for our baby. Thorough autopsy and examination of the death scene and circumstances at time of death reveal no identifiable cause of the baby's death. SIDS risk beg

You may know that using cloth diapers can save you about $500 every year compared to the cost of disposable diapers. You may know that babies get less diaper rash, are more comfortable and generally happier in cloth diapers. Yet, you may still be on the fence about cloth diapers. Here are 4 important questions and answers you may not know.

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 min

Hush little baby dry all those tears, because if you don't mommy's going to hear and if mommy hears those tears, mommy will want to scream and you'll be feared! Sound familiar? I know it sounds way too familiar. We as parents can not stand the shrill of a baby screaming or crying. It makes us nervous and sometimes makes us mad. It acts on