Aug
30
Baby Gifts: Tips for Picking the Right One
August 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Finding baby gifts that are perfect for your baby or for someone else’s can be a challenge. However, the secret is in knowing what the expecting parents enjoy and look forward to. It’s more than likely that this will be the direction they steer their toddler in. Many parents enjoy reading, and would be […]
Aug
29
Half want to know, half don’t
August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
When you found out you or your significant other was pregnant, did you want to know the baby’s gender or did you prefer to wait until birth to find out?
According to a recent Gallup poll, the American public divided on this question. Over 60% of those 18- to 34-years-old said they would like to know their baby’s gender. […]
Aug
24
Celebrate the Onesie!
August 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Our babies wear them.
We wore them, too.
Can you guess what we’re talking about?
Yes, the Onesie!
Onesies are as much part of being a baby as are milk and diapers. Gerber is credited with inventing the Onesie, but many older mothers swear the style existed long before Gerber trademarked the word. Years ago, pins were used to […]
Aug
21
The cost of raising a child… Part 3
August 21, 2007 | 1 Comment
We love our children. And most of us would sacrifice anything to make sure they’re cared for. By their very nature, sacrifices can be, well, sacrifices!
Financially, the burden can overwhelm families that haven’t prepared themselves. Here are some tips to help you control your child-raising costs:
1. Buy what you need when you need it. We all like […]
Aug
17
The cost of raising a child… Part 2
August 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Education..it’s expensive. Even so, it’s never too soon to think of your child’s education.
By the time your little bundle of joy celebrates birthday number one, you should already have an educational fund started. A good education carries a hefty price tag. According to the Child Care Information Exchange, the cost of a good preschool program can range […]
Aug
14
The cost of raising a child…Part 1
August 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
We all know that it takes plenty of love and nurturing to help babies grow into well-rounded adults. And we also know that it takes money – and lots of it.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that it costs $500,000 to raise a child to the age of 17. If you’re a new parent, that number […]
Aug
3
The importance of baby shoes
August 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Things sure have changed since we were toddlers.
We wore socks, booties, or (gasp!) went barefoot until we started walking. Then, our parents got us those white, hard-bottomed shoes, which in retrospect, were probably quite uncomfortable and certainly not very nice-looking. But everyone had them so it was O.K.
Luckily, though, things have changed. Today’s parents (i.e., us) […]