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• Baby Carrier Basics
  The arrival of your new baby will cause you to learn new ways to carry her. Some babies enjoy being held seemingly endlessly. Finding a baby carrier can be a great way to make your life easier while also catering to your little one's desire to be close to you. There are many differing types of baby carriers and finding the one for you may be quite challenging.
  Published 05Aug2009, viewed 271 times

• Help! I Need A Stroller Travel System
  There are many styles and functional types of strollers available, and parents must maneuver the myriad of choices available to them to determine which style/color meets their needs. Stroller travel systems help new parents make quick task of making two decisions, which car seat and which stroller to purchase.
  Published 03Aug2009, viewed 271 times

• Keeping Baby Safe in the Home Environment
  It is very important to keep your baby safe in all environments. Here are some tips to help ensure your baby's safety in your home.
  Published 11Jul2009, viewed 500 times

• Basic Car Seat Safety
  Car seats are one of the most important things that new parents buy for their babies. While they are a hassle to install and sometimes cumbersome to have on hand, in the event of a crash, they are the only thing that stands between your baby and serious or even fatal injury. As you shop for, install, and use a car seat, keep these basic safety tips in mind.
  Published 09Jul2009, viewed 279 times

• Have Fun Camping With Your Baby
  Camping with your baby can be a lot of fun, and can be a special time between you and your baby. Babies adjust easily and seem to enjoy the new sights and sounds of camping. There are many items made for a baby and for use with a baby on a camping trip. These items help make camping with your baby convenient, which leaves more time for you to spend doing fun activities with your baby.
  Published 03Jul2009, viewed 473 times

• Am I Feeding My Baby Right?
  If you are a normal parent, you have heard interesting comments from well-meaning family members, friends, and even complete strangers. Something that should be so simple - feeding your baby - suddenly becomes a confusing formula of do's and don'ts. If you are looking for guidance about feeding your baby, talk first to your child's pediatrician. However, these guidelines should help clear the picture for you a bit.
  Published 30Jun2009, viewed 341 times

• Baby Carriers Are A Mom's Best Friend
  If you have a new little one on the way or recently arrived in your home you may be looking for just the right baby carrier to make life a little easier for you and your new arrival. If so, you've probably also been amazed at how many different kinds of baby carriers there are and wondered which is the right one for you and your baby.
  Published 29Jun2009, viewed 348 times

• How to Go Camping With Your Baby
  A new baby does not have to mean the end of camping trips and outdoor activities. It's actually the beginning of a whole new adventure for you and your little one. Expect your family camping trips to be slower paced with more time spent on preparing food, cleaning your campsite and cleaning your baby. However, also expect to be rewarded with a new member of the family that enjoys the outdoors just as much as you do.
  Published 22Jun2009, viewed 687 times

• Basic Baby and Toddler Nutrition
  Feeding your baby is one of the most important tasks you have as a new parent. At the beginning it is fairly straight forward, but as your baby gets older, finding the right foods for a balanced diet is a challenge. Once your baby enters the toddler years, it feels like an impossible task. Here is a very basic guide to help you understand the nutrition your baby needs as she grows.
  Published 18Jun2009, viewed 272 times

• Tips for Enjoying an Active Lifestyle with Your Baby
  Having a baby in your life is a fun and exciting adventure in itself. Continuing to enjoy an active lifestyle after baby is born, is important to many of us. There are so many ways today to take baby along with you and to include him/her in your activities.
  Published 14Jun2009, viewed 378 times

• Your Baby Is Mobile!
  The moment your baby starts rolling and scooting, you are going to realize how important childproofing your home is going to be. If you leave even the most microscopic piece of paper on the floor, your baby will find it. Now is the time to childproof if you haven't already done so, because that baby will be crawling and walking before you know it.
  Published 13Jun2009, viewed 249 times

• How to Make Your Own Baby Food
  While the per-jar cost of mass-produced baby food may not seem too bad initially, you will soon notice that the cost adds up quickly, especially when your baby starts eating purees well. You may also wonder how fresh the food is. One way to avoid the expense and concerns of jarred baby food is to make your own, and it is much easier than you might think.
  Published 19Jun2009, viewed 343 times

• Basic Baby Essentials You Must Have
  Today, everyone is shopping smarter. Instead of buying everything we see, we are thinking about our actual needs and trying to shop on a budget. This is no less true for new parents who are shopping for gear for their little bundles of joy. If you are buying for your baby on a budget, make sure you have these basic baby essentials.
  Published 04Jun2009, viewed 264 times

• Frozen Waffles - The Savior to Mothers of Teething Children
  Every parent knows the helpless feeling that comes each time your baby cries. The instant need to "fix" whatever is wrong and to make it all better. One of the times when this feeling seems to never go away is during the teething phase. The crying, it seems, is constant, as is the incessant chewing on articles of clothing, toys, and fingers, etc.
  Published 02Jun2009, viewed 289 times

• Simple Home Remedies to Sooth Teething
  Teething is very hard for both your baby and you. Some babies are lucky enough to go through the whole teething process without much pain or discomfort. Unfortunately most babies are not this lucky. As a parent it is so hard to watch your baby in pain. Here are some home remedies for teething which are all very simple, and will help you get though those long, hard nights of teething.
  Published 29May2009, viewed 413 times

• Introducing Your Pet to Your New Baby
  If you are having your first baby, your pet is going to need some time to adjust to the new addition. Until that baby comes home, your pet has your undivided attention. Even if you are not always doting on your dog or cat, the amount of attention you have to spend with your furry companion is going to dwindle when baby comes home. You can make this transition easier for everyone in the family with these tips.
  Published 25May2009, viewed 321 times

• Helping Siblings Adjust to Your Newest Addition
  Bringing a new baby home makes huge changes not only for the parents, but also for the other children in the home. Mom's attention is almost completely on the new baby, and the other children feel as though they have to scramble for some time with her. As you prepare for your new arrival, keep these tips in mind for helping your other children adjust and accept their new brother or sister.
  Published 21May2009, viewed 259 times

• Baby Food and Food Allergies
  You want your baby to be safe and healthy. A major step in baby's development is the transition to solid food. This can introduce baby to a very real danger: food allergies. Food allergy symptoms can be mild, or they can be catastrophic in rare cases. Could your baby have a food allergy?
  Published 13Apr2009, viewed 273 times

• Basic Baby Education
  Baby education is a topic that can be somewhat controversial. If you keep in mind how human development actually works, you can give your baby education that is appropriate to his or her level of development.
  Published 04Apr2009, viewed 284 times

• How To Choose a Good Baby Name
  How can you choose a good baby name? Choosing the right baby name is very important. If the baby is a boy and you want to name him after his father, the choice is easy.
  Published 25Mar2009, viewed 282 times

• Keeping Your Baby Healthy
  Having a healthy baby starts while you are pregnant and really before that, but eating right and avoiding certain things while you are pregnant will help insure your baby is healthy. You can also get advice from your doctor or midwife concerning exercises that are suitable when pregnant.
  Published 21Mar2009, viewed 358 times

• Baby Feeding Ideas
  It is obvious that feeding your baby is one of the most fundamental things you can do to ensure your baby's health, as well as his or her survival. It can be a rewarding and enjoyable time, and build a feeling of closeness between you and your baby. Babies get more than just nutrition from feeding times. They enjoy the cuddle, the comfort, the satisfaction of a full tummy, and the reassurance that someone is looking out for him or her.
  Published 15Mar2009, viewed 242 times

• Baby Shower Games Are Not Always Embarassing
  Are you planning a baby shower? Are you planning to have games for the people who attend your shower? Games can be a great way to make a baby shower memorable not just for you, but for everyone who is in attendance. Before starting any games, it is sensible to have everyone introduce themselves, and explain how they know the mother to be.
  Published 07Mar2009, viewed 266 times

• Shedding Light on Common Myths About Vaccines
  Recently the media has been putting children's vaccinations under a microscope. Many claim that vaccines are no longer necessary, and others claim that they do more harm than good by causing serious conditions, such as autism. What is the truth about vaccines? Is it possible to know for certain that vaccines are safe for your child?
  Published 04Mar2009, viewed 271 times

• The Teething Process
  All parents know their baby will grow teeth, but there is no way to know when a baby will begin teething, nor is there a way to know how long a baby will teethe, or how painful it will be. One baby might painlessly and easily cut a tooth over the course of one night, while another might have to go through a painful experience. You may see a rise or lump in the gums for several weeks or no visible hint until you can actual see a tooth.
  Published 28Feb2009, viewed 357 times

• The Pros and Cons of Cloth Diapering
  "Going green" seems to be the mantra of today's society. We are being more frugal with energy, cutting down on waste, and reusing whatever we can. When you add a new baby to your life, you suddenly realize that being "green" is not going to be as easy as you might wish. Babies come with lots of "stuff," and that stuff creates lots of waste. If you want to be a green parent, one thing you might be considering is cloth diapering.
  Published 26Feb2009, viewed 327 times

• How to Help You and Your Baby Get Some Sleep
  When you have been getting up night after night to soothe your crying baby back to sleep, and neither your or your little one are sleeping well, you can become quite frustrated. Although you can provide a secure, restful environment for your baby, until he or she learns that sleep is a safe and secure state of being, you can't force your baby to sleep. You can teach him that sleep is OK and he'll feel better if he does get some rest.
  Published 21Feb2009, viewed 284 times

• Developmental Milestones and What They Really Mean
  "Johnny just rolled over. Has Suzie rolled over yet?" If you have ever been with a group of new moms, you have probably heard a similar conversation. What are they discussing? They're discussing developmental milestones. Nothing can send a new mom into a fit of worry over her baby's development faster than a missed milestone. Before you start panicking about your baby's development, learn a little more about milestones and what they mean for you.
  Published 18Feb2009, viewed 412 times

• Baby's First Adventure Home from the Hospital
  Bringing baby home from the hospital is one of the big events in life. Whether your baby comes home right away, arrives later, or comes through an adoption, the first homecoming of the little one is a major event that you have probably imagined and looked forward to for a long time. It may or may not turn out to be what you expected, so you need to be prepared for some of the situations that could arise.
  Published 14Feb2009, viewed 330 times

• How to Make Traveling with Your Baby Fun
  Many new parents have heard of the horror stories about traveling with a baby and are often stressed by the thought of taking any trip, beyond the local store, with their young child. However, it is not always possible to avoid traveling with infants nor should you lose sleep over such trips. Though challenges may arise, traveling with your baby can be fun. It only takes some pre-travel planning on your part.
  Published 12Feb2009, viewed 327 times

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