Dec
18
Baby’s first bath
December 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Bathing your baby for the first time is a precious moment, but can also be accompanied by a bit of anxiety. Here are some tips to get your feet wet…so to speak.
Wait until the time is right. Do not immerse your baby in water until after the umbilical cord has fallen off and/or the circumcision […]
Sep
25
It’s around the corner…Halloween Part 1
September 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Most children love Halloween. And why shouldn’t they? It’s the only time they’re allowed to eat more candy in one day than they normally eat in one week (or one month!).
We all have many great memories of Halloween, all of which include mounds of teeth-destroying candy. Now that we’re older — and parents of our own kids […]
Sep
14
Nanny Cams … Part 2 of 2
September 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Those Sneaky Nanny Cams …
Nanny Cams are useful when you want to monitor your child’s caregiver (or caregivers). They can be hidden in a number of places, including inside of stuffed animals and household plants. The cameras range in price from $100 to $500, and can be purchased online or from local home security shops.
The […]
Sep
7
More on ear piercing…what is a parent to do and know?
September 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Still trying to decide whether to pierce or not to pierce? Here are some ear-piercing facts you should know, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics in its book “Caring for Your Baby and Young Child:”
1. It’s a good idea to wait until the child is old enough to make the decision and care for her own […]
Jul
17
Summer fun & tips
July 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It’s summer and for those of us parents with kids (of all ages), there is never a shortage of things to do or fun to be had.
We found a couple of cool sites for kids and parents with tips, ideas and suggestions on how to have some great summer fun.
Here are some of them:
Kids’ Turn […]