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Parenting an infant or toddler requires patience, commitment and flexibility. Hear some infant and toddler parenting advice, such as potty training, traveling and scheduling sleep routines, to make the task of parenting easier in this free video series from an experienced child care provider.
There are 20 videos in this series:
To get your toddler to go to sleep, develop a bedtime routine that works for your little one. Schedule a nap and bedtime routine to help a toddler sleep with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
The time to start potty training depends on the age and gender of the toddler; however, certain signs, such as open communication about bathroom habits, can help you tell if they're ready. Recognize common signs that a toddler is ready to be potty trained using this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Before giving an infant a bath, lay out supplies to care for the baby, such as fluffy towels, baby lotion, bristle brushes and pajamas. After the bath, care for an infant by making sure they're warm and dry with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Some ideas to help a baby sleep include reading books, listening to soft music and rocking the infant. Soothe a baby to sleep with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
To cope with empty nest syndrome, think of yourself, and have faith that you raised your children well. Learn to cope with empty nest syndrome by talking to friends, finding new hobbies and talking to your children often in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Before flying with a baby, prepare by packing necessities like diapers, toys and snacks, and know how many carry-ons can be taken on the airplane. Discover how to cope with fussy babies on airplanes in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Flying with toddlers is made easier if flight times are structured around sleeping schedules and if favorite toys are packed. Find out how to fly with a toddler in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Ask for maternity leave later into the pregnancy, and write out questions before going to talk to a boss. Learn to clear maternity leave by reading a company's handbook and talking extensively with your partner in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Thumb sucking is soothing for babies, and to encourage thumb sucking, gently put their fingers in their mouth. Encourage thumb sucking without pushing with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
There are many ways to heat a baby's bottle, such as running warm water over it or using a bottle warmer machine. Warm a baby's bottle to the perfect temperature using this free video from an experienced child care provider.
To choose the best cereal for your baby, select a product that is iron fortified, whole grain and organic. Learn to increase nutrition in a baby's diet by picking the right cereal in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
To buy a safe portable crib for a baby, make sure it's a reputable brand, check for holes or tears in the linings and always test the lock. Buy a safe portable crib with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Ask for paternity leave 30 days in advance, and make sure to ask the boss lots of questions. Find out how long and how much pay to expect when asking for paternity leave using tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Budget for a new baby by reducing debt, setting money aside and planning for monthly bills. Get tips for budgeting for a new baby in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
To get a toddler to take a nap, develop a nap time routine that includes reading books, listening to soft music or rocking them to sleep. Structure a nap time routine with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Get a toddler to go to bed by playing soft music, reading books or snuggling with them. Develop a bedtime routine for a toddler with tips in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
A baby will show signs that suggest it's time to stop swaddling, such as moving around, getting out of the swaddle and sleeping through the night with ease. Recognize other signs that it's time to stop swaddling a baby in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Put your baby on a schedule and solve the mystery by structuring meal times around sleep times. Learn more about getting your baby on a schedule using journals and sleep routines in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Get free baby stuff by contacting local organizations, or talking to friends and family that have a growing baby. Discover more ways to find free baby clothes, gear and toys in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
BPA is a chemical that's present in most plastics, especially baby bottles, and BPA has proven to be a neurotoxin. Learn to choose BPA-free baby bottles by recognizing their markings in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Early childhood is a special time for both kids and parents. It is widely held that during the first few years of a person’s life, some of the most important physical and emotional aspects of development are set in place. Young children are dependent upon their mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles or grandparents to meet their needs during this time. To grow into healthy, happy adults, kids require many things, including safe surroundings, a good diet, peer interaction and a variety of experiences. In this free video series, find out some general parenting advice for infants and toddlers. Veronica Baragas has over 10 years of experience as a child care provider. She offers some tips to help structure an infant's or toddler's time, including nap time and bedtime. Find out about potty training, thumb sucking and swaddling a baby. Curious about how to travel with an infant or toddler? Baragas discusses some tips for flying on an airplane with babies and toddlers. Also, find out how to heat a baby's bottle. Baragas even gives tips for asking for maternity or paternity leave. So, take a moment, and get some general parenting advice for little ones today.
Veronica Baragas Veronica Baragas was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and has been working with children and families for more than 10 years. Her experience includes being a full-time nanny, live-in nanny, babysitter, household manager and day care worker. Baragas now owns and operates Wiggles and Giggles, which offers home day care, babysitting services and special events.dkdk
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