Dealing with Diaper Rash

Diaper rash can be a huge cause of irritation and discomfort for your baby. Here’s all you need to know about getting rid of it. Your baby’s diaper region is one of the most sensitive parts of his body—no wonder it is so often sore and inflamed, leaving your baby upset and agitated! Even a little irritation can quickly aggravate into a full blown rash, because the diaper region risks getting wet and d read more...

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The Process of Toilet Training your Toddler

Check for physical and emotional signs of readiness before starting the exercise of toilet training your toddler to make the process easier. Toilet training is perhaps one of the most frustrating elements of parenting a toddler, especially because there is no golden rule or specific time period set for potty training. Each child trains at a different age, and placing too much stress on your toddler by repr read more...

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Turn Bath Time into Fun Time!

A little imagination can make bath time a lot more fun for your baby. Bath time for babies is usually not child’s play in most households. Sometimes your baby may be perfectly happy going into the bath, and at other times, she may turn the whole process into a nightmare for you. But a lot of your baby’s behavior depends on your own approach to the situation. So how do you approach it? If you are lookin read more...

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Choosing Baby Bottles

Astounded by the sheer variety in baby bottle and nipple types? Here are some basic considerations to be kept in mind while making a purchase. While breastfeeding is great for your baby till he is at least till six months old, eventually you will have to make the move to bottle feeding. Here are some tips for choosing the right kind of bottle and nipple for your little one. Which kind? Plastic baby bottle read more...

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Make Mealtimes Fun for Your Baby

Instead of getting irritated or angry when your child refuses food, follow these tips to build his interest in food and eating. Fed up with your child refusing food? Toddlers can suddenly lose interest in food that was fascinating for them right up to the day before, and quickly become enthralled by new kinds of food. But getting irritated with these changes is not going to help you or your child. Trying to read more...

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Choosing Baby Bottles

Astounded by the sheer variety in baby bottle and nipple types? Here are some basic considerations to be kept in mind while making a purchase. While breastfeeding is great for your baby till he is at least till six months old, eventually you will have to make the move to bottle feeding. Here are some tips for choosing the right kind of bottle and nipple for your little one. Which kind? Plastic baby bottle read more...

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5 Tips to Take Care of Your Baby’s Skin

Your baby’s skin probably feels like the softest thing you have ever touched. But it is also incredibly delicate, and needs special maintenance. Your baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than yours, and cannot protect him as well. To take proper care of it, and to avoid sunburn, rashes and infections, there are some basic things you need to keep in mind. Dress your baby in light, loose-fitting clot read more...

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Dealing with Medical Emergencies

Maintaining a checklist of possible causes and identifying a good hospital in advance can help you save time in a real medical emergency. Consider this case: Two year old Rhea (name changed) has slight fever and has been coughing. Her father quickly takes her to a pediatrician and vents his worries that it might be H1N1 (swine flu). The pediatrician rules out H1N1 and assures him that it is nothing more tha read more...

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What Kind of Humidifier is Best for Your Baby?

Humidifiers are the devices used to add moisture to an overly dry atmosphere. Especially, with a baby present at home, choosing a good humidifier is all the more important. A good humidifier helps keep the baby away from conditions like- dry skin, cold, flu, allergy and other respiratory problems. A baby needs extra care because its immune system is not as developed as that of adults. Using air humidifier read more...

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What You Must Know About Baby Hygiene

It’s fun to watch babies while they are playing and enjoying their innocent activities. They like to get dirty; they love to roll around on the floor, they love to touch each and every object new to them. This is how they play, learn and develop. But while doing all this, they tend to come in contact with various germs. Since they do not have a strong immunity system like that of adults, it is important read more...

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