If youre looking for the best way to travel with your baby or toddler, you might have noticed that you have many options. Baby strollers or buggies these days come in all different shapes, sizes, and styles. The thing that is more important than how you look toting your baby around is safety. The safety of the buggy or stroller is the most important factor to consider, before you make a purchase. Technology has really changed baby items. From...more
When our babies become toddlers, we are always in awe at the things they do. Their curiosity amazes us and the pure and simple joy only a toddler can express makes our hearts swell. Naturally, we want to do everything we can to encourage their growth, help them develop their little worlds and ensure their futures. There are countless products on the market designed to do these very things; however, it's often the tried and true methods that...more
Building blocks are known for being one of the most popular play toys. Almost everyone can remember playing with them as a child. But they are not so well known for their educational value. In addition to promoting physical and cognitive development, blocks can be an invaluable part of childhood social and language skills development. This article explains specific ways that block play promotes social and language skills.Building blocks encourage development of social skills by promoting increased interaction among playmates. Playmates include peers as well as adult playmates. The give-and-take inherent in using blocks as a group is an important part of social interaction, and one that should be emphasized in all kinds of play. Block play puts kids in a situation where they are motivated to communicate and negotiate with other kids to resolve important issues such as who gets which blocks. How many do you get and how many do I get? I want the blue ones! As kids begin building a new structure with blocks, each child has a different idea about what they want to build. Their different ideas must eventually be reconciled as the block structure begins to take shape, differently from the...more
When the world is crumbling and your toddler is about to erupt into a full blown episode, one of our best weapons as a parent in the battle against toddler tantrums is the 'DISTRACTION'. When screaming, shouting and toy throwing is about to happen there is a subtle and versatile technique that can be used to persuade your toddler from...more
Before we start with the common yet tested toddlers discipline techniques to help new parents out, let's first establish that there is no one size fits all strategy to making your little ones behave. Each child is unique and psychologists have found that attitudes and habits may sometimes be hereditary. What may work for one toddler might not with...more
Baby strollers are the rage all around the world, on account of the great convenience and flexibility that they afford parents. Parents can be a harried lot, bogged down by the many responsibilities of home and office, not to mention taking care of all the special and demanding needs of an infant. Strollers are a very effective means of baby transport where babies are made to sit upright and then can be taken for a ride around the park or the block so that they are amused and the parents also get some fresh air and exercise.Nowadays it is rather inconceivable to think about baby strollers without the ubiquitous cup holders that come with it. These cup holders have assumed iconic status as they help one to carry beverages or perhaps even some useful items like keys and baby stuff which are required when one is stepping out of home. Even when you use the stroller to get into the car, the utility of the cup holder is not diminished in any appreciable way.A lot of people think that fixing the cup holder to the stroller would be a tough task. This is so deeply entrenched in their minds that they may even ignore cup holders altogether. However, advancements of technology have made it...more
1. You want to make sure that you check to see if they are registered. If this is their first child they will most likely be registered somewhere. However, if this is not their first pregnancy then there may not be that registry to fall back on.2. If...more
Becoming a new parent is one of the greatest joys in life. As parents, we want to teach them good eating habits, brain stimulation, and safety. Thats why its crucial to be congnizant of the three ways that we can improve our babys well-being in these...more
Having a baby can be a very huge experience in any woman's life. But when you are having twins, the situation can get even bigger. Before these beloved twins enter the world it is very important they there is a twin baby shower. If you are looking to...more
It's no secret that toddlers love Halloween. It's the only time of year that they can dress up and get free candy from their neighbors. And yet, it's the dressing up part that can be expensive for the parents. This is especially the case if you...more
A mother always plays a significant role in rearing a child. From conception to the time that a baby is brought into this world, she always has that special task to accomplish. More responsibilities are placed upon her shoulders especially when a...more
There are many circumstances where a large stuffed animal can save the day and a childs mind when you give them one. They are commonly given not only by family but also police officers and fire department personnel. A large stuffed animal is an...more