Baby’s Gotta Move!

By Rae Pica 

Besides the fact that they were built to do so, there are a great many reasons why infants need to move. The truth is, even though their movement capabilities are extremely limited when compared with even those of a toddler, movement experiences may be more important for infants than for children of any other age group. And it’s not all about motor development either.

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Sleep Safely Tips

By Alison Rhodes

When your baby was born, did your mom suggest that you should put her to sleep on her stomach? For many years, caregivers believed that was the best way for baby to sleep -- and now it can be an uphill battle convincing grandmothers that the rules have changed! Along with that, here are some of my best tips for sleep safety:

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Giving Medicine

Getting kids to take their medicine isn’t always easy. Liquid medicine tastes bad, pills are hard to swallow, and eye drops are scary. By using the methods described below, you will find that the task of giving medicine to your children is much less difficult.

Do not use a regular teaspoon to measure medication, as its size rarely equals one measured teaspoon.

For sticky medicines, run whatever you are using to give the medicine under water first to ensure your child gets all of the dosage.

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Teething Relief

By Stacy DeBroff

If your baby has begun teething, you have probably noticed a change in his or her personality as a result of the pain. There are several techniques you can try to relieve the soreness that babies experience while cutting their first teeth. Here are a few of them.

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Keeping Your Baby Entertained During Diaper Changes

 By Stacy DeBroff

Dealing with a squirming baby during diaper changes is no easy task. If you're tired of watching your baby wiggle and wail as you grope for the baby powder, use these strategies to keep him entertained. These are some creative ways to use toys (or yourself!) to keep your baby's interest and distract him from the change. All will be going smoothly in no time!

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Day Care

By Stacy DeBroff

When putting your child into day care, there are a few different routes you can take. Family day care is provided in the home of the caregiver - most often a woman with her own children. Day-care centers are held in institutional settings and usually involve larger groups of children. There are advantages and drawbacks to both. As with anything, however, it is important to do your research before deciding which option best suits the needs of yourself and your child.

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