So as babies parent it is important that you take steps in preventing diaper rash from occurring in the first place. Here are some simple steps that you should take to help protect your babies bottom...* Change his/her diaper frequently! Even if baby's ... more >>

Separate all the baby clothes by three categories. Darks, Colors and Whites/Very Lights. Each category will be a different load of wash. (wools, silks and other fine fabrics should be washed separately by hand in cool water with a mild detergent and ... more >>

Speak slowly in an animated voice, while gently taking hold of one of the baby's toes with each line. Begin with the big toe. Say "This little piggy went to market..." Grab hold of the next toe and say, ... more >>

Birth naturally without any drugs. Although painful, this experience is rewarding. During natural birth, the mother knows where her baby is at every moment of his entrance into the world, and she can be present with him from beginning to end. It also ... more >>

Get lots and lots of support. Be open and honest with your friends and family. Tell them specifically what you need from them. If your baby cries much of the time, and is ‘high-needs’, print out a copy of ‘What is a High-Needs Baby’ at ... more >>

Cut the roll of thick, strong paper towels in half with a knife. Remove the inner cardboard core of the paper towel roll. Boil 2 cups of water and let cool to ... more >>

Find a medium-sized enamel, glass or stainless steel pan to make your balm. Measure out 1/4 cup of each of the following to put into the pan: calendula flowers or petals, comfrey leaf and nettle leaf. Add 1 ... more >>

Cut a roll of thick, white paper towels in half with a sharp knife and remove the inner cardboard tube. Boil 2 cups of water and let it cool to room temperature. ... more >>

Fill an empty, cleaned tiny baby food jar with unpopped popcorn kernels. Make sure the lid is on tight. A snack-sized bag of unopened potato chips is rattly, shiny and crinkly, and will keep a baby ... more >>

Making funny faces doesn't always make a baby laugh, does it? After you've tried the funny faces, the jumping up and down, the baby toys, it's time to try some of the things on this ... more >>

Be yourself, dont be an actor Talk to your child or new born about anything, anything that happened in your day that made you happy or made you laugh. Joke around with your spouse in ... more >>

Love and respect your parents at all times. Do not talk back with your mom and dad. Follow their commands and simple instructions ,and avoid violent reaction ... more >>

Use white noise. Some good examples are an oven vent in the kitchen, a vacuum cleaner, or the white noise from a television. This noise has a calming effect on the miserable little colicky souls and is much easier on the ears and nerves of tired moms and ... more >>

Sound of Mommy' s Heartbeat/Womb Once your twins come home from the hospital, they will be sleeping in one crib for a while. My twins slept in the same crib for five months together. In these five months, they will want to hear ... more >>

Choose a pair of socks that fit over your baby's hands. These should be thick socks, like athletic socks, but you may have to shop in the kid's department for a very tiny baby. Try ... more >>

Use one as early as desired. Babies can use a pacifier right after birth, especially by bottle-fed babies. Wait a week or so if breastfeeding. Sometimes pacifier use can lead to nipple confusion. This makes ... more >>

Swaddling baby has been used for years and years as a way to calm baby and make them feel safe and secure. Swaddling a baby is simply the art of wrapping him/her nice and snug in a blanket to help them feel comfortable. When babies are in the womb they ... more >>

Appeal to your baby's familiar senses. While baby was still in the womb, his senses began working. That's why he bonds with mom at birth, because she's familiar. Everything from the sound of her voice to the smell of her skin is already comforting to ... more >>

First, establish an iron clad bedroom routine for the new baby. If you have other children, get them ready for bed as you always would while incorporating the new bundle in his or her own routine; change a diaper and put pj's on your baby to establish a ... more >>

Take your baby to her pediatrician to confirm that she does indeed have eczema. Bathe baby daily in moisturizing bath oil. Do not wash your baby with soap, since it can be extremely drying. ... more >>

Respond by speaking gently and calmly to your crying baby, acknowledging his distress: "What's the matter?" or "How can I help you?" Sometimes the comfort of his parent's voice will soothe him. Check to ... more >>

If you are feeding your baby from a bottle, make sure that the breast milk, or formula is not cold. Slightly warmer bottles help little babies digestive system work faster. Gently rub baby's tummy toward ... more >>

There is simply no way to guard your baby from ever catching the dreaded cold. Unfortunately children get sick several times a year and all you can do is try your best to ease the symptoms for them. Instead of always leaning on medications to help baby ... more >>

Play her a soft and comforting lullaby. Music often relaxes babies and soothes them to sleep, especially if you placed music for her when she was still inside the womb. Strap your baby to your chest in an ... more >>

Give the baby a frozen waffle to chew on. Not only will the coolness calm the pain, but it's also a yummy snack that they will enjoy eating and will keep the distracted from those pesky teeth popping in! ... more >>