Parents know when something is “off” with their child. Baby suddenly gets extra fussy, or seems to be hungry all the time, or isn’t sleeping like he or she used to. Maybe it’s a combination of these factors. Either way, things are not quite right with your baby.
Before you panic and call the pediatrician, consider [...]
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Have you ever gone to a baby store recently? There are so many products available that it’s overwhelming! Many first time parents wonder how many items they really need. Of course, everyone knows that you need diapers, clothes, and, if you aren’t nursing your child, bottles. You’ll also need a crib and a car seat. [...]
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Expectant parents walking through a baby furniture store are easily assaulted by the wide variety of nursery items available. Even if your plan was always to keep things simple and inexpensive it can sometimes be difficult to ignore the massive quantities of really cute things available. Just because you’re on a budget, however, [...]
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Stocking up for a new baby can get really expensive. There are so many things to buy – furniture, a stroller, clothes, and everything else that a new baby needs – that it can truly drain your wallet just to prepare everything for an impending birth. With so many purchases to make, it’s [...]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of No Cry Sleep Solution
A good way to encourage good sleep is to get familiar with your baby’s sleepy signals, and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. A baby cannot put herself to sleep, nor can she understand her own sleepy signs.
A baby who is [...]
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My daughter is now eight-years-old. Over the years I have spent thousands of dollars on baby clothes, educational toys, baby furniture, books … all the best that I could afford to buy. I shopped online, I shopped in-store, I shopped I shopped I shopped. But then I discovered Ebay. Now don’t roll your eyes and [...]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care
Question
To Grandmother’s house we go! And we’ll be in the car for five whole hours? How can we make the trip enjoyable with a baby along?
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There’s no question: Marathon car trips with a baby on board take a good amount of planning and organization. But it [...]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question
My baby is only happy when I’m within arm’s reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I’ve left the country! I can’t even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without her. My mother-in-law says [...]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of No Cry Sleep Solution
According to sleep research, and motherly experience, the length and the quality of naps affect nighttime sleep. (And, conversely, nighttime sleep affects naps.)
Babies differ in their napping needs – but here’s a general guide that applies to most babies:
Age
Number of Naps
Naptime Hours
6 Months
2
3-4
12 months
1-2
2-3
3-4 years
0-1
0-1 1/2
When should [...]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care
Question:
Our local public pool offers swimming classes for parents with babies. This sounds like fun, but I’m wondering: Is this something I can do safely with my eight-month-old baby?
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Swimming classes can be a fun experience to share with your baby and with other parent-baby pairs. The [...]
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