Potty training tips for toddlers
Learning to independently use the potty and not relying on diapers anymore is a pretty big milestone in the life of each toddler! Many parents are very anxious about this...
Setting up bedtime routines for toddlers
"Can I have some water?", "Will you read me another book?", "But I am not tired"... If you have a toddler, these bed-time avoidance statements should sound familiar to you...
How to make cosleeping with a baby safe
Cosleeping has a bad reputation. Many pediatricians consider it to be unsafe, and warn about the dangers of smothering your baby. Many non-Western cultures still practice bed sharing with their...
Baby carriers: will you like a mei tai?
Baby carriers are a great and practical way of getting your baby around town, and can also be really helpful inside the house if you have one of those babies...
When will your toddler stop napping in the day?
Newborns sleep most of the day, and start forming definite nap patterns as they grow a little older. In the first year of life, your baby will probably nap twice...
How safe are your baby's cosmetics?
What brand of shampoo are you using for your little one? If it's the popular brand Johnson & Johnson, you may want to think twice about that. A coalition of...
Bay care: which cosmetics should you buy?
Take a look at any baby cosmetics isle during pregnancy, and you are likely to feel overwhelmed. Do you really need all that stuff? Baby shampoo, bath lotion, soap, diaper...
What vaccines do babies receive after birth in hospital?
Are you pregnant, and preparing for a hospital birth? You may be curious what vaccines baby's generally receive after birth. Immunization schedules vary from country to country, and they are...
Baby care: fever after vaccination
The list of childhood vaccines has both changed and grown over time. Although vaccines are there to help protect your child from nasty diseases, most mothers find it hard to...
Baby won't stop crying - is it teething pain?
Is your baby constantly fussing, and crying much more often than usual? Once your baby is a couple of months old, these symptoms may lead other people to suggest that...