Toddlers LOVE to play outdoors and summer is the perfect time to let them get out there and do what they do best. However, they can also get bored very quickly! So, if you’re looking to help your little one make the most of the hot summer weather, here you’ll discover the top 10 summer learning activities for toddlers, many of which can be done at home. [Read more…]
10 Essential Co-Parenting Tips For Happier Healthier Children
Co-parenting has been proven to be the healthiest option for children, ensuring both parents play an active role in their child’s life. However, it’s not always easy to follow a happy and healthy co-parenting plan; especially if you are no longer with the child’s mother or father.
Whether you’re trying to come up with a co-parenting plan to strengthen your relationship, or to simply make things better for your child if you and your partner are no longer together, here you’ll discover 10 tips that can really help – especially if you’re going through a rough patch right now. [Read more…]
Everything You Need To Know About Baby Eczema
Have you started to notice a small rash on baby’s skin? If so, it could be a sign of eczema.
Eczema in babies is actually pretty common. It’s estimated around 20% of infants and toddlers develop the condition, with around 65% developing it within their first year. Usually, the condition will disappear on its own eventually, but it can cause discomfort for baby and a lot of worry for you!
So, what exactly is baby eczema and does it need to be treated? Below you’ll discover everything you need to know. [Read more…]
Breastfeeding – Foods To Eat, And Foods To Avoid
It might be the most natural thing in the world, but breastfeeding isn’t as straightforward as you initially might think. Not only is it sometimes more difficult than many new moms imagined, but there’s also a lot of things that need to be considered in order to ensure baby is getting the nutrients they need.
Did you know for example, that everything you eat and drink, continues to get passed down to your baby via your breastmilk? This means there’s certain foods and drinks you’ll want to avoid, and some you’ll want to stock up on.
To make it easier, below you’ll discover which foods you should be eating and which should be avoided to give your little one the best start in life. [Read more…]
The Benefits Of Encouraging Baby And Toddler Sports
When you’re trying to come up with activity ideas that your baby or toddler can enjoy, sport isn’t likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, baby and toddler sports are really taking off and they come with a range of great benefits.
Now, obviously babies and toddlers have very limited abilities. So, the sports they can partake in are tweaked to match their age. However, the range of movements really provide a lot of benefits that can help your child when they’re slightly older and they start sports lessons in school.
Here, we’ll look at the benefits you can expect when you encourage your little one to take part in baby and toddler sporting activities. [Read more…]
How To Make Your Toddler’s Meals More Fun (And Why It Helps)
Let’s face it – the run up to mealtimes with your toddler can feel more like a preparation for battle than a nice, family bonding experience. All toddlers go through phases of throwing dramatic tantrums because they suddenly don’t want to try anything you are serving up.
If you’re starting to lose your sanity and dread mealtimes with your little one, there’s one thing that can really help and that’s making their meals more fun.
That’s it? That’s really the key to ending those unbearable mealtime battles? Well, no. Unfortunately, nothing will make mealtimes with your toddler happy and carefree 100% of the time. However, making their meals more fun can help in certain situations and reduce the battles you face.
So, why does it help and how exactly can you make mealtimes a fun experience? [Read more…]
Baby Tongue Tie – Everything You Need To Know
If your baby is diagnosed with tongue tie, you’ll understandably be concerned. Medically referred to as ankyloglossia, tongue tie is a condition which is present from birth and it varies significantly in severity.
Here, we’ll look at what tongue tie is, what causes the condition and how it can affect both baby and you. [Read more…]
Celebrating July 4th With Babies And Toddlers – Firework Safety Tips
Independence Day is fast approaching, and the excitement is starting to build up. However, if you’re looking to celebrate in style this July 4th, it’s imperative you familiarize yourself with a few health and safety tips to keep you and your little one’s safe.
The American Academy of Pediatrics for example, has frequently warned of the dangers of buying fireworks to set off at home. Each year thousands of people injure themselves or their baby/toddler due to improper use of consumer fireworks.
So, before you start celebrating this year, below you’ll discover the best tips and advice to ensure you and the family can enjoy a happy, safe July 4th. [Read more…]
Surviving The Airport With Your Toddler – Hassle-Free Tips
In one of our earlier blogs, we talked about how to keep your toddler entertained on a flight. However, as many parents discover, it’s not always the actual flight that’s the issue.
Getting through the airport can be a very stressful experience when you’ve got a toddler. This is especially true if there’s delays, or if your little one is particularly grumpy that day! If you have an unpleasant airport experience, it’s going to negatively affect the flight and in turn, the start of your trip.
So, if you want to ensure your vacation gets off to the best start, here you’ll discover some great tips and advice on how to enjoy a hassle-free experience with your toddler at the airport. [Read more…]
How To Teach Your Baby To Talk – Encouraging Tips
If you’re looking for ways to encourage your little one to start talking, there are a lot of clever tips you can try. However, first you need to understand that most children cannot use two or three word sentences until they are at least two years of age.
This is only a guideline however, and some may well start a little earlier, or even a lot later. Each child develops at their own pace so if they are a little slower, it’s not typically something you need to worry about.
Babies actually communicate and talk to you, in their own way, right from birth. So, there are things you can do from the minute you bring your little one home, to encourage them to start talking. Here, you’ll discover some of the best tips to encourage healthy speech development in babies. [Read more…]
How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In Their Own Bed – Toddler Sleep Training
Just when you think you’ve got your little one’s sleeping pattern under control, along comes the toddler years!
For many parents, they dream of regaining those essential 8 hours of sleep once the baby stage is over. However, the transition from crib to toddler bed isn’t as easy and as peaceful as you’d expect. It can be difficult for toddlers to adjust to sleeping in their own bed, leading to tantrums, restless nights and hours spent trying to coax them from your bed to theirs.
If you’re struggling to get your toddler to sleep in their own bed and you’re just about ready to lose your sanity completely, below you’ll find some great tips that can help. [Read more…]
Parent Led, Baby Led And Combination Routines – Which Is Best?
One of the main pieces of advice given to all new parents is to have a set routine. However, what many don’t realize is that there are a few different types of routines you can try out. As each baby is different, there is no universal routine that works. Instead, you need to create a routine that best suits you and your little one depending upon various factors.
While the routine you create will be specific to you and your baby, there are three general types you can choose to build your individual routine around. These include parent led, baby led, and combination routines. So, which one is best? Here you’ll discover everything you need to know about each type to help you decide. [Read more…]
Weaning Your Baby Off Of Breastmilk Or Formula – 10 Essential Tips
Transitioning from breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby to introducing solids, can be really daunting. When exactly should you start introducing solids and what’s the best way to do it?
Unsurprisingly parents have a lot of questions about weaning their baby. You’ve only just got to grips with milk feeds, so the thought of starting yet another routine can be soul-draining. If you’re nervous or unsure about weaning your little one, here we’ll reveal 10 great tips to help make the transition smoother and easier. [Read more…]
15 Great Tips For Your Baby’s First Swimming Pool Trip
As the weather hots up, what better way to keep you and baby cool than a trip to the pool? Babies love to swim and it can be a fantastic way to bond with your little one during the warm summer months. However, it can also be potentially dangerous unless you know what you’re doing.
If you want to ensure your baby’s first trip to the pool is memorable for all the right reasons, below you’ll discover 15 great tips to follow. [Read more…]
Would You Use A Lactation Pod? Everything You Need To Know
Breastfeeding might be one of the most natural things in the world, but when it comes to doing it in public, it can be an uncomfortable process.
Despite increased awareness being raised in recent years, there’s still sadly a huge taboo surrounding this natural activity. In some places, mothers are even being stopped and told to use the restroom if they attempt to feed their little one in public.
Of course, some mothers feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public anyway, so they’re forced to use the restroom if they’re out and about with their baby.
Whatever your views and preferences are about feeding your baby in public, one company might have come up with a solution – the lactation pod. [Read more…]
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