Baby & Sleeping

How to help relieve gassy babies

By staci

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Helpful tips on how to relieve your baby's gassy tummy... more »

How to help your child cope with the lose of her child

By missbig

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The hardest thing I will ever have to do in my life is watch my 16 year old daughter bury her 9 week old son... more »

How to Make a Blanket that Even Linus Would Love

By HardworkinJudy

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I am the proud grandmother of a new grand daughter and there is another on the way. Having 6 children and 21 grand children already leaves me with limited funds, but never with limited love. I am known for my baby blankets, and many mothers have ... more »

How to Make a Fleece Wearable Blanket for an Infant

By Julie Fuller

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Wearable blankets are currently being promoted as an answer to SIDS and crib suffocation problems. But as many new mommies find, wearable blankets are expensive! In this tutorial, learn how to easily make a wearable blanket for your infant at a ... more »

How to Position an Infant for Sleep

By eHow Parenting Editor

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To lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests the following guidelines when laying your baby down to sleep... more »

How to Prepare Your Baby's Crib

By Cloey

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When you’re setting up your baby nursery, you want it to be not only beautiful, but safe and practical, as well. Since the crib is the center of attention, you should begin your décor with the crib and spread that theme to the rest of the room. ... more »

How to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

By Cassandra Harris

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), sometimes called "crib death" is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant while sleeping. It often strikes in the first six months of life. There are some important guidelines that all parents ... more »

How to Set Up a Crib So You Can Get More Sleep!

By CDuncan-Norrell

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I am going to help you get more sleep by not having to ever change out the baby's bed in the middle of the night!.. more »

How to Shop for a Newborn Sleeping Bag

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Newborns have a need to feel secure, warm and cuddled. Particularly during the cold winter months, a newborn sleeping bag can be ideal. You can find these sleeping bags in a variety of styles, colors and prices. Consider these ideas before you shop... more »

How to Sing a French Lullaby to Your Baby

By MadelineP

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Chantez une berceuse . . . sing a lullaby. Soothe your baby and help her sleep with the most famous lullaby from France... more »

How to Swaddle a Baby

By MulberryGirl

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Babies love to be wrapped tight and kept cozy! Here is an easy way to often calm a fussy and tired little one!.. more »

How to Use a Miracle Blanket

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The Miracle Blanket is a swaddling blanket designed to provide your baby with the comfort and security he needs to sleep through the night. If your baby can break free of your best swaddling efforts using traditional baby blankets then you should ... more »

How to Get Your Baby back to Sleep

By CCrock

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You hear the baby over the monitor and do the zombie walk to the babies room. What you do next will determine how soon you get to go cuddle back up in your own bed!.. more »

How to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer

By Amanda Smith

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When your baby gets a good night's sleep, you do too!.. more »

How to help your newborn sleep by wrapping.

By amylaine

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Sleep is so precious to a infant in the early days. Wrapping your baby in a blanket is a convenient and effective way to make a infant comfortable while sleep well, so mom can have time to do what she needs to. Learn how to wrap your infant in ... more »

How to Put a Baby to Bed

By CCrock

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Creating a bedtime routine and a relaxing environment are key to getting your baby to go to bed easily... more »

How to Quiet a Fussy Baby

By M A Bramlett

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If you are like most parents, quieting an upset baby can be a long and heart-wrenching task. Some babies are just prone to be fussy because of extreme colic or other health-related issues. Other times, just a few simple, caring steps can help ... more »

How to Secure Your Baby’s Crib

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Many people buy used cribs or they are given antique cribs from family members. Years ago there weren’t many safety guidelines in place to protect consumers. It takes very little time or effort to make sure that your baby’s crib (new or used) is ... more »

How to Sleep After a Baby or Newborn

By Limowreck

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Sleep is a precious commodity after your little one arrives. Fortunately, there are ways you can help yourself and your infant have a better night sleep... more »

How to ACTUALLY CURE COLIC

By Lucas

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When my son started crying and I couldn't find anything wrong I consulted my family doctor and heard the dreaded word "COLIC" for the first time. I was told that colic is actually gas bubbles trapped in the lower intestines. I was told ... more »

How to Be an Attachment Parent

By laura g

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The principles of attachment parenting are almost as old as parenting itself, but the complete philosophy is relatively new. Attachment parenting can be quite complicated because it can be applied to every aspect of raising a child, and there are ... more »

How to Build a High-Contrast Baby Mobile

By eHow Parenting Editor

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High-contrast baby mobiles calm infants and increase their creativity. These devices mount to the side of a playpen or crib in a place where the infant easily can observe them. This baby mobile is made from items found around the house... more »

How to Co-Sleep Safely With Your Baby

By oneloved

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Co-Sleeping (also known as "bedsharing" or the "family bed") is a practice that goes back for millenia, and has many benefits for both mother and child. It creates an atmosphere of bonding, allows everyone to get more sleep, ... more »

How to Dress a Baby for Sleep

By jbuskirk

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Sleeper? Nightgown? Swaddled? There are so many options for what a baby could wear to bed. Here's how to decide what's best for your baby... more »

How to Get Your Baby to Sleep in His Own Room

By ashleighmiller

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Many babies spend their first weeks or even months in their parents' rooms. Whether in their own bassinet, a co-sleeper, or in the parents' bed, the baby feels safe and secure sleeping close to people who love him. Eventually, though, you'll miss ... more »

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