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I have three children who are ages three, two and one. Back to back pregnancies make for an interesting time. A three, two and one year old can make it even more interesting when you're trying to...
Weaning a baby from breastfeeding, is not as easy as it sounds. Some parents struggle with getting their baby to wean. This process usally takes time and can be frustrating. Here are some...
The transition from bottle to cup can be a big leap of independence for you and your baby. However, your baby might be a little (or a lot) resistant to switch at first. These tips may help your...
Bottle breaking a small child can be a very challenging task but it has to be done in order to protect their teeth from decay. In this article I will describe the easiest steps that I have found...
A sippy cup is a spill-proof cup that is designed for the use of toddlers. While these cups vary in design, they all have a cover that either prevents or reduces spills.
Trying to wean a toddler form breast milk to cow's milk is not always easy. But here is a little trick I learned!
Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is a toxic chemical that manufacturers often use in polycarbonate plastics found in baby bottles and sippy cups. Early over-exposure to the chemical can have...
It's amazing how much dirt accumulates inside your child's sippy cup straws. So how do you get them clean? Here's how.
Whether working with a group of toddlers or hosting a group playdate in your home, it is inevitable that snack time will occur. Here are some quick, easy tips that can help keep it tidy and simple!
Most pediatricians recommend switching a baby from formula to whole milk on or after the first birthday. But babies can resist the change! Try these tips to make the transition smoother.
As a mother who has breastfed all seven of my children, I can definitely relate to mothers who are trying to wean their children from breastfeeding. There is no doubt in my mind that it can be a...
How to remove the nasty smell from a sippy cup that had been filled with milk, that has now been hidden or lost in the toy box for several weeks. You know the dishwasher doesn't get that smell...
Apple juice or any store-bought juice is expensive these days. Purchasing juice for several small children can get even more expensive when they drink at least 2-3 sippy cups of juice a day. To...
Nothing is nastier than finding an old, crusty sippy cup with the makings of cottage cheese in them. If you can get past the rotting smell, the sippy cup can be cleaned and used another day. Sippy...
Can you travel stress free with a toddler? Yes, challenging but attainable, you can travel with your toddler and without hassle or harassment if you are prepared...
Infants love to suck from the bottle. They have a natural lean towards anything that reminds them of their mother's nipple. There does come a time though when all the infants grow up enough to...
Sick and tired of lugging around 30 pounds worth of stuff that you never use for your baby? Here is a list of the essentials and the way to pack them to make life easier for you and baby.
Dirty sippy cups get left under the couch sometimes, despite your best efforts to keep them picked up. You looked for the cup last week and couldn't find it. Then, all of a sudden it pops up...
As a mother of young children I adore sippy cups. I especially love the disposable cups called "Take & Toss" normally sold at Wal-mart. Instead of throwing the cups away after a...
After working at a preschool in the winter and going outside to play with children I was surprised at how much children love eating snow. A lot of the times teachers let it go but with all the...
One of the most basic elements in caring for a baby is keeping that baby well fed. Sounds easy, no? Well, not exactly. First you need to choose between breastfeeding and formula, then you have to...
Flying with a baby can be tricky especially if you are flying alone but there are a few things that can make everyones flight a little more pleasant.
Somewhere in the course of your child's life, they will depend on a sippy cup. The transition from a bottle to a sippy can happen anytime from about 11 months on up. Your child will use a sippy...
Weaning your toddler from a bottle to a cup can be a challenging feat for any parent. Not every method is going to work well for every child, so, here are some ideas to get you started weaning...
I have a one year old son that has been sleeping in his crib in his own room for about two weeks now. I know I should have done it along time ago but it was so hard for me to leave him in his room...
Your baby is finally ready to start drinking from a cup. But how do you being to introduce it? It can take some patience to get your baby to stop breastfeeding or off the bottle, but these...
Baby Bottle & Sippy Cups can be difficult to clean, I had a hard time when I first became a mother, and tips and tricks were always welcome. My 1st child had reflux which we had to add cereal...
This Article is to Help Everyone on getting rid of constipation in an easy, natural cheap way. It is Good and safe for Adults, Children and Babies.
If your child is like mine, making the switch from a bottle to sippy cup is not the easiest task. My son had no problem drinking water or juice from a cup. Milk on the other hand, was supposed...
Fresh made smoothies are among the healthiest snacks (and even meals) you can have, especially if using soy, almond or rice milk to make. They provide ample nutrition in form of protein and...
Traveling by air can most certainly be a tiresome experience for an adult. Add a child to the mix and you may have a very long and stressful day. However, with a little planning and forethought,...
Toddlers are naturally high-energy creatures with limited attention spans. Keeping them entertained while handling grown-up responsibilities can be challenging. Here are a few suggestions to help...
Had another restless night? Even if your toddler awakes up 10 times a night, there is hope. Try different ways to make your toddler feel secure and comfortable in his bed. Choose the steps that...
A sippy cup is the cup a child graduates to after a bottle. Children as young as 6 months old can drink from a sippy cup which has a cover and a stopper inside the cup to eliminate spills. Here...
Once your baby is around 6 months old and has started eating solid foods, you should begin to transition him from a bottle to getting his liquids from a sippy cup instead. Once he's developed a...
Drinking from a cup is something that seems so natural to adults. To babies, however, breasts, rubber nipples and bottles come naturally. Once you are ready to ween your baby from her bottle, here...
Your baby is moving along in life and you believe the time has come to throw out the bottle. Wait, do not throw it out just yet. For many parents, the bottle weaning time is a struggle full of...
Venturing out of the house with little ones can sometimes be a daunting task. Going to a mall can be especially harrowing. This article should give you a few tips on how to make taking your...
The baby is not supposed to be weaned until they are 2 years of age. The sippy cup looks similar like a baby's bottle, the baby must drink out of here.
The days of a quiet dinner out seem to diminish when little ones enter the picture. Eating out with a baby does not have to be a nightmare. Arm yourself with a bag of tricks for baby, and enjoy...
This article will show you how to observe a child in a learning environment.
Many parents want to avoid plastic sippy cups because of the chemical additives they contain. Both Bisphenol-a (BPA), an industrial chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, and phthalates, a class...
Going on vacation or visiting friends and family can be lots of fun, but traveling with children can be challenging and stressful at times. Here are some ways you can make traveling with children...
Recovering from Maxillofacial surgery (jaw surgery) is a long process and is both painful and uncomfortable regardless of the amount of pain medication your doctor prescribes; however,...
Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is a synthetic chemical is used to make plastics clear and strong. It is known to disrupt estrogen and interfere with developing reproductive tracts in both males and...
As today’s society makes working parents the norm, there is a growing demand for quality childcare. If you are a person who enjoys helping children learn and grow in a playful environment,...
The sippy cup has many advantages. It is durable, almost spill-proof, portable, and can be used without parental supervision. However, there are some disadvantages as well. The sippy cup, like a...
Have you ever seen a three year old still using a bottle? Not only does it make the parents look lazy, it is not good for the child's teeth. The best way to prevent having a preschooler with a...
Moving, giggling, and learning this crowd needs diversity to keep entertained!
Trying to teach a toddler anything can be challenging, but teaching a toddler who has suffered brain-damaging trauma is beyond merely challenging. It is an extremely slow, detailed process---but...
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