Remove child from your airline seat and go visit the bathroom. Fill the sink up with warm water. Take off child's shoes and socks and let them put their feet ... more >>

Dress your toddler in comfortable clothes, such as pajamas. Make sure to pack enough to keep your toddler entertained, and plenty of snacks and drinks for the trip. Leave at night so you do a majority of ... more >>

Make your trip to the mall as brief as possible. Try to avoid running into nap times, as this can make for a cranky toddler. Mornings before lunch work best. Your toddler will probably not want to sit in ... more >>

It's a really good idea bring along a few small toys, or even some of the dreaded noisy toy. You can use these in between other activities. Also bring books, not only can you read to them on the road, they also can look at the pictures. ... more >>

Plan your shopping trip around young children’s nap times. Dress babies and toddlers in clothing and shoes that will likely stay on so you don’t waste shopping time retracing your steps looking for lost ... more >>

Decide if you want the children to ride next to each other or in a line. For many parents or care providers, this comes down to personal preference, but in many cases there is a practical element ' side-by-side strollers can be too wide to get through ... more >>

Make sure it's comfortable ' a good front carrier should distribute your baby's weight evenly, without pulling hard on your shoulders. Get an adjustable carrier, especially if both parents, any grandparents ... more >>

Plan ahead!!! This is always the first rule in going anywhere. Find everything you can about where you are going, where the bathrooms are, where food is at and so forth. You also need to know if there is an admission fee for entering. This way you ... more >>

Before you leave for your shopping trip, ask your child to pick a few small items to bring with them. These items may be a favorite doll or small stuffed animal or a book. Be sure not to let your child play with these “special,” items in the car, as ... more >>

Ensure the booster seat you purchased meets Federal standards. The label on the booster seat should read "This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards." Look ... more >>

Hold the sling in front of you, and place it over your head, putting one arm through so that you are wearing it "bandolier" style. The rings and tail, if the sling is equipped with them, should be just in front of your shoulder, about where you might ... more >>

Bring pull-ups or training pants in case of unexpected "accidents," if your child is potty training or has recently been potty trained. If he or she is still in diapers, bring more than you think you will need and lots of wipes. ... more >>

Measure your child's weight and height to see which booster seat fits his body type. Children up to 40 pounds can use a convertible booster seat that features a 5-point harness system. The harness can be removed when the child grows big enough to use the ... more >>

Thank Uncle Sam for seats that are easy to put in. The National Highway and Transportation and Safety Board, recognizing that 80 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly, designed the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system to make ... more >>

If you're breast-feeding, you don't need to worry about feeding supplies; if you're bottle-feeding, make sure you have everything you need. Pack sterilized bottles and nipples in zipper-close plastic bags to keep them clean. ... more >>

Bring clothing that layers well, so you can adjust for warmth, and a few extra outfits, "just in case." If your child is potty-training, remember to pack the portable potty and lots of tissue/wipes. ... more >>

Always expect the unexpected and pack your carry-on luggage for every worst case scenario. Lugging around a bulky bag may not seem ideal with a child in tow. However, if you've been through gastro-enteritis, overnight flight delays, chicken pox, colds, ... more >>

Consider the relative ages of the children who will be riding in the stroller. Do you have twins? A 2-year-old and a newborn? Do you provide daycare for another child? All these factors will affect your choice of stroller. ... more >>

Decide if you want your children to ride side by side or one behind the other. Many twins enjoy being able to see each other and will interact happily together. On the other hand, you may want the option of separating them so that one or both can sleep ... more >>

Schedule a night flight, if possible, so that your little one is likely to sleep for at least part of the time. Pack a change of clothes, or dress your child in layers that can be easily removed in case of ... more >>

Place a nonskid rug next to the bathtub for toddlers to step out on to avoid a head bumping fall. Most bathrooms have ceramic tile, linoleum, or some other hard surface covering the floor that will undoubtedly get slippery from a splishing and splashing ... more >>

Warm the affected area. If there is no chance of refreezing, the frostbitten area should be warmed by immersing in warm, not hot, water. Remove the affected area from the water when it returns to its ... more >>

Buy the right size umbrella. If you're teaching a young child to use an umbrella, make sure she have a size she can handle. Little hands have a difficult time manipulating large, adult-sized umbrellas. ... more >>

Choose curtains that don't pose a choking hazard. Sheer curtains, while pretty, can be torn easily by sharp little fingernails and ingested and choked on. Some baby girl curtains have beads that are either sewn on individually or that hang in vertical ... more >>

Call ahead to see what you can or cannot bring. This includes flotation devices and refreshments for your toddler. Some pools are very restrictive on their flotation device policy and won't allow any, even if they are attached to your child or their ... more >>