Feeding your growing child in a high chair, or feeding seat, is a great way to reduce the risk of spills and train your little one in table etiquette. But the high chair, like any piece of furniture, needs to be kept clean and sanitized on a routine basis. Naturally you'll want to wipe it clean ... more >>

There’s nothing more exciting than bringing a new baby home. It can also be an uncertain time as we ask ourselves if we’re doing everything in our power to keep our newborn happy and healthy. Since infants can’t verbally communicate their needs, it’s up to us to see to it that they’re ... more >>

Potty training is just one of the first steps in helping your child become more independent. It is an exciting time of change and can sometimes be a little frustrating. There are lots of techniques and products you will find to help you assist your child in mastering the art of using the ... more >>

Changing a baby's diaper, sometimes called a "napkin" in other countries, is nothing new for parents. Keeping an infant dry and clean is standard practice for most moms and dads. But as the diaper industry continues to evolve, so does parents' needs to keep current with the most recent trends. Keep ... more >>

Playgroups can be a very valuable resource for new moms. Not only do they provide stimulation for babies, but they also provide moms with a great place to get connected. Below is a discussion of the benefits that joining a playgroup can provide for your baby.Months 0-3For Babies: Although very ... more >>

Debates have raged on about the topic of circumcision for years, with arguments ranging from whether or not it reduced masturbation to whether or not it made the penis cleaner and less prone to infection. About thirty years ago, just about every male baby born in the United States was circumcised. ... more >>

It doesn’t matter if you have been sewing for years, or if you’ve yet to sew a stitch; learning to sew cloth diapers for the baby in your life is an easy process once you know the pros tips and secrets! Sewing cloth diapers yourself has many benefits including: custom fit and design (after all, ... more >>

Taking your little one on an outing, short or long, can be an adventure. So much can happen to impact the success of your mission: the baby may become ill, may get into something messy, or may need a little extra comfort while around strangers. That is why it is a good idea to pack the diaper bag ... more >>

Parents today have a variety of disposable diapers to choose from and finding a good disposable diaper is a major concern for many of them. I’m sure changing your baby’s diaper is not on the top on your list of your favorite things to do, and having a diaper that leaks makes the situation even ... more >>

When you become a mother, things in life become a little more difficult. You no longer have to option of long hours of time to yourself. It takes time to learn the little tricks in order to save yourself the time taking care of your baby. In the eyes of a new mother, the receipt of a bottle ... more >>

While it's important to clean a toddler's furniture and appliances, we cannot afford to overlook the toys that he or she comes in contact with each day. From stuffed animals to vinyl picture books, every object in the child's room, crib, or playpen should be washed, vacuumed, or wiped off ... more >>

Changing diapers is an important part of any parent’s day to day life. Choosing whether to use cloth or disposable diapers is part of changing those diapers. Sometimes, that decision is made largely by myths that are circulating which scare parents, especially new parents, from using cloth ... more >>

The practice of babywearing – wearing a baby strapped to your body with fabric (often called a “sling”) – has been common in traditional societies for centuries. Many families in Western societies have been adopting this practice in recent years and are finding that it has many benefits!Why ... more >>

Washing baby clothes is an important task that should be given a little bit different attention than washing clothes for the rest of the family. After all, infants’ clothes are smaller and their skin is more sensitive to whatever materials they wear. Also, a baby's sleeper or small cap can get ... more >>

The Basics of Cloth DiaperingIf you’ve decided to use cloth diapers on your baby, or if you’re considering it, you might be bewildered over the whole process. A few generations ago, you would have learned about diapering from your parents, family members, or friends, but these days, most people ... more >>

Remember seeing pictures of Native Americans papoosing their babies? Or pictures of woman living in China, working in the rice patties while their newborns are strapped to their backs? These images motivated inventors to come up with the modern baby shoulder holder. There are many benefits to ... more >>

Whether you are a nervous first-time parent, a new uncle, or just babysitting for the evening, the prospect of changing an infant’s messy diaper can be intimidating for the novice caregiver. The good news is that diaper-changing has advanced a great deal since grandma’s day of plastic pants and ... more >>

What type of cloth diaper will work best for you?There are many types of cloth diapers available today. At times, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming, particularly if you’re just starting out with cloth. This article will help you sort through the choices available to you and find the ... more >>

When mothers decide they want to breastfeed their babies once they are born, one of the questions they ask the most is, “What if I can’t produce enough milk for my baby?” This should not be a concern for most mothers, as long as they make sure that breastfeeding their new baby is at the top of ... more >>

When planning your nursery it is important to remember that quite a bit of your time will be spent changing your baby. You can count on at least 8-10 diaper changes per day at first and during the first year well over 1500 changes! There are many options out there so it is important to sit down ... more >>

Browsing the baby section of a department store, you are sure to find adorable pink blankets and soft blue knit quilts. You also may spot a slew of cuddly stuff bunnies and puppies, with shiny button eyes that seem to beg for a home. But before you pick out a new bedding arrangement for a relative ... more >>

There are many methods for washing cloth diapers. As you settle into cloth diapering, you will develop your own routine that works best for your needs. This article contains a basic wash routine and then discusses some of the variations you may opt to follow.This basic wash routine utilizes the dry ... more >>

Toddlers learn new words and concepts at an amazing rate. Any parent of a toddler knows how quickly their young child can pick up new words (and how important it is to be careful what they say when the little one is around!). For this reason, it is absolutely vital that parents choose toys, ... more >>

Going to church as a family should be a wonderful and enriching experience. Unfortunately, if you have young children who are prone to misbehavior, it can instead be an extremely unpleasant experience. You will not get much out of the church service if you are spending the entire time trying to ... more >>

If you have a baby or toddler of diaper-wearing age, and you want to take them swimming, you may be worried about how the diaper will hold up in the water. Well, a regular disposable diaper will completely fall apart, and the diaper will become weighted like a boulder hanging from your baby’s ... more >>