Fun facts about babies and kids

We like to provide various “Fun Facts” to you about babies and kids that may inspire, educate or provide you for raising your children.

How to Treat Your Baby’s Cold

Your baby’s cold can be just as hard on you as it is on her. But you can help ease your baby’s discomfort and keep the infection from worsening by ensuring she gets sufficient rest and liquids, which would include breast milk or formula if she’s less than four months old. Older babies can have […]

Sleep issues: Moving baby from bedroom to the nursery

Continuing our look at sleep issues for first time parents and their babies: When you bring your new baby home, you probably will have the urge to keep him near you at all times, especially when you (try to!) go to sleep for the night. It makes sense to have a crib or cradle in […]

Sleep issues: 1-2 year old babies

As your baby gets older and turns into a toddler, they’ll start to need less sleep during the day, but about 11 hours or so at night. You’ll be transitioning to fewer naps and even a cranky tired baby can have difficulty getting to sleep. If your child will to go to bed only if […]

Classic Toys: The Origin of the Teddy Bear

Throughout the years the toy market has seen many toys come and go but few have the staying power and the unique history of the Teddy Bear. As we’re thinking of things to buy our little ones for the holidays, maybe bypass yet another electronic gadget for a classic toy and a piece of American […]

What You REALLY Need to Look for with Baby Car Seats

Becoming a parent for the first time involves a huge amount of learning, as there are hundreds of things involved which childless people will have had no reason to come across before, nor had any incentive to learn about. When you first learn of the impending new arrival, your thoughts will probably be taken up […]

7 Tips to Save Money on Groceries

The average family’s grocery bill is usually one of the higher numbers on the family budget. And with the holidays here - not to mention a still challenging economy - we need to be as frugal as possible. There can be an enormous difference in what each family spends on their groceries, depending on many […]

What’s in a baby name? A whole lot of stress.

The following is an article that we thought we should share by Lionel Beehner and printed in USA Today, November 18, 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]

A Charming Baby Story To Brighten Your Day

My wife loves to watch the show, “A Baby Story”. She starting watching it a year ago when she was pregnant with our son because she wanted to get an idea what labor would be like. Now she watches because she wants to reminisce about the birth of our son and look forward to having […]

Holiday shopping: 10 Tips For Choosing Baby Clothing

Holiday shopping for baby clothing can be a fun and enjoyable time, and shopping online has never been easier. There are more styles, colors, and bargains than ever before. As the holiday season is now upon us, you’ll see brand new styles and colors. Now, with just a click of your mouse, you can enter […]

Holiday Shopping: A Grandparent’s Guide To Choosing Age-Appropriate Toys

ATTENTION NEW PARENTS: You may want to pass this article on to your parents or in-laws as we enter the holiday shopping season. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1.3 million children are entrusted to their grandparents every day. Roles of a grandparent include spoiling and enlightening their grandkids with toys they will enjoy. After […]

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