http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Traveling with baby 1. Take advantage of the “fly free under 2” rule for as long as you can. 2. Buy enough diapers for the plane ride plus one day and buy more on arrival. Ditto for formula, unless traveling abroad where formula is sometime... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1003606_27.html 29th July 2009 Cards are a great accessory to have around when you have kids. They are portable, easy-to-find, and cheap. And, after the kids are in bed, you can play gin rummy or poker with your spouse. We like ThinkFun 4 Children’s Card Games, a boxed collection ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_999530_40.html 26th July 2009 Celebrity dads go through the same grind as any first-time dad, including having fatherhood jitters. Ray Romano admits that he was no different. In his recent appearance on the Today show, Ray confessed to Matt Lauer that he was so nervous after his first... http://www.articlealley.com/article_997802_27.html 24th July 2009 Most importantly for dads about co-sleeping that it keeps mom close to baby for middle-of-the-night feedings. Your picture-perfect view of new parenthood probably involves mom and dad staring lovingly over a crib as the baby sleeps. However, you, espec... http://www.articlealley.com/article_995568_40.html 23rd July 2009 Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden, unexplained death of an infant, and is the one of the main causes of death among infants between a month and a year. SIDS is said to occur only when no possible explanation can be found even af... http://www.articlealley.com/article_993725_40.html 23rd July 2009 Co-Sleeping, Know Pros and Cons of Newborn Co-Sleeping Find advantages and disadvantages of co-sleeping with your baby. Articles on negative effects of co-sleeping and keeping baby safe.Cosleeping is a widespread practice in many non-Western cultures. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_991523_40.html 20th July 2009 Parenting Advice for Dads - Traveling with Babies As a parent, you may have to travel with your baby on short and long trips. This would means taking your baby away from cozy, familiar surroundings in to new places with which your baby is not familiar.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_987392_40.html 18th July 2009 Put away your snorkel and flippers, your fish tank and filter and get ready for the ultimate virtual underwater experience. Applause® from Russ, a brand of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE:RUS) and its subsidiary Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., introduce... http://www.articlealley.com/article_985435_40.html 17th July 2009 On the plane Babies under two years still travel free on the lap, though there are rumors that this perk may soon be coming to an end. Most airlines charge a hefty service fee ($100 on United) for overseas flights for the same privilege, of traveling w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_983477_40.html 16th July 2009 Making a paper doll chain is a perfect activity for dads and children on a sleepy afternoon. It is simple and does not require either time or money. Most importantly, it will be an exercise in creativity that the children will surely enjoy. Things you ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_981720_27.html 16th July 2009 Summer is here and time is right for dancing in the streets. Well, maybe not, if you have little kids under your supervision. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a great vacation with kids. In so many ways, time off with kids is more meaningful and e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_980027_40.html 16th July 2009 Face it. Doctors are pretty lame with practical advice on stuff that should come naturally to babies. So here are a few tricks we've picked - none risky, we promise - that might help you get your baby to sleep or back on track sleep-wise. 1. Dads, ta... http://www.articlealley.com/article_976146_61.html 10th July 2009 In today’s fast-paced world providing for your family and at the same time being a dad is no easy task. But with a little extra help and some sound advice, you can beco... http://www.articlealley.com/article_955889_35.html 29th June 2009 Some Pregnancy Problems without Symptoms Some health problems your spouse may have during pregnancy do not have warning signs. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, one of these is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection. GBS is a com... http://www.articlealley.com/article_954655_17.html 28th June 2009 What Can Dads Learn from Kids Here are some funny sayings dads can learn from kids: 1. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_952851_40.html 27th June 2009 At this point in her pregnancy, your spouse should give a thought to the birthing position that she would prefer for her delivery. Each position has its advantages and disadvantages. Your spouse can opt for the one with which she would be most comfortable... http://www.articlealley.com/article_948936_61.html 23rd June 2009 Many fathers live a well-rounded healthy lifestyle with regular workouts that involve their kids. First-time dads who think a new baby will interfere with their exercise schedule need not sacrifice their workouts but do need to supplement their parenting ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_945101_40.html 19th June 2009 No matter how tired or fed up you are with how things are going at the office or store or school, or wherever you might work, if the person who signs your paycheck walks in, somehow there is a little reserve of goodwill saved up, just for him or her.<... http://www.articlealley.com/article_943218_35.html 18th June 2009 Is it a reason to worry when you see those few extra pounds piling up on your baby? The Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center says that being over weight early on in life leads to life threatening troubles in the future even ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_941267_40.html 18th June 2009 There is one thing in common between pets and toddlers in your household – both of them crave your love and attention, and both of them require your utmost care. If a pet has been staying in the household much before an toddler has come to stay there, t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_939605_40.html 16th June 2009 You never know where your children have been and what they have been up to till you see their hands. Toddlers tend to collect germs on their hands from a variety of sources - contaminated surfaces, foods, even animals and animal waste. If they don't wash ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_937662_40.html 15th June 2009 Around this age, your toddler would be big enough to outgrow the crib. This is an indication that it is time for a toddler bed. However, the transition from a crib to a toddler bed may not be very easy and smooth for the toddler. Here are some useful... http://www.articlealley.com/article_934605_40.html 13th June 2009 Most parents face the ongoing problem of accurately calculating toddler medicine dosages and fear the risk of giving their toddlers the wrong dosage. While giving infant medication, the dosage specifications marked on the label are in ml’s (milliliters)... http://www.articlealley.com/article_932850_40.html 12th June 2009 If you did all the background and reference checks on your nanny beforehand, chances are you have a nanny you can be sure of. However, if you didn’t do full due diligence or if your nanny had no prior experience or references, and you have concerns, he... http://www.articlealley.com/article_931974_40.html 12th June 2009 Most babies and young children tend to suck their thumbs. While you may be concerned about your child’s habit, it is actually quite harmless. Here are a few facts about thumb sucking: Babies are born with the urge to suck their thumbs... http://www.articlealley.com/article_930509_40.html 12th June 2009 Sure, you can wade through 60,000 names and look for the one that catches your fancy. Another approach is to sit down with a glass of wine ( grape juice for mom-to-be ) and make the following questions into a game. Brainstorm using some or all of these qu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_928582_40.html 11th June 2009 During vacation time, it is important that you get down to planning things together so that each family member can voice his choice of destination. A few time-tested vacation ideas or must-see places for dads and kids are suggested below. Whether it is sk... http://www.articlealley.com/article_923767_29.html 10th June 2009 It is a scenario dreaded by most new dads. You are out, maybe enjoying a nice afternoon’s shopping with your baby and your baby chooses just this time to poop. You’ve been lucky up until now and you’ve either avoided the task entirely or only had to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_922673_40.html 08th June 2009 The toddler phase in a child’s life can be sharply marked by an increasing need to assert its independence. This will be a time fraught with challenges for you, as you try to support your toddlers’ impulses to explore his environment, while also safeg... http://www.articlealley.com/article_920998_40.html 06th June 2009 Even when babies are young, their nails are quite sharp. This can easily lead to babies injuring either themselves or adults who are handling them. To avoid this, it is essential that you start trimming children’s nails from the time they are still youn... http://www.articlealley.com/article_919809_40.html 06th June 2009 Shyness is a normal response seen in infants to an overwhelming social experience. Such children may or may not retain this behavior for life. Remember that shyness is not abnormal and is a phase of the development process. Ensure that your baby is not... http://www.articlealley.com/article_916977_40.html 05th June 2009 If you are a new dad, you may often receive unsolicited advice on how to bring up your baby. Close friends or family members may typically offer this. Casual acquaintances and even total strangers may add their bit. While it may be well meaning, a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_914745_40.html 04th June 2009 We know that exercise is important for our health as adults, but did you know that the same philosophy applies to babies? It is recommended that babies should work their muscles at least half-hour each day, although not necessarily all at once. Here are b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_913539_40.html 04th June 2009 Just because you are a parent now does not mean you can't occasionally dine out without feeling guilty about leaving the baby at home. The problem is that your baby, who may not find the prospect highly exciting, could end up feeling bored or neglected... http://www.articlealley.com/article_912268_40.html 03rd June 2009 It’s hard to imagine what goes on in a little one’s mind when he goes to the big school, but you can help him overcome some fears by talking to him before hand. For example, many kids at pre-school and even kindergarten level, are nervous about t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_910095_40.html 01st June 2009 Quick ! You have 25 days to get the kids in shape to make a good presentation at Christmas dinner. Like a lot of stuff in parenting, consistency and patience are by-words and yes, you can teach a toddler few new tricks. Here are the basic etiquette ski... http://www.articlealley.com/article_907255_40.html 29th May 2009 If you are looking for a great way to make sure your children are off to a healthy start, don't overlook the importance of a nutritious breakfast. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), when children are consistent about eating breakfa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_905946_40.html 29th May 2009 A few viruses are known to pass through breast milk. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of them. If the mother is HIV positive, she should not breastfeed. If she has HIV and wants to breastfeed, you can get breast milk for your baby from a milk bank.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_904200_40.html 20th May 2009 Many of the symptoms of nasal allergies (also known as allergic rhinitis) are similar to those of cold symptoms—runny nose, watery eyes, cough, nasal congestion, sneezing. Many times parents are confused on whether their child has a long-term cold or al... http://www.articlealley.com/article_902522_40.html 19th May 2009 According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), the baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally go away within a few days to a week. A new mother can sudden experience mood swings, sadness, crying sp... http://www.articlealley.com/article_900483_61.html 18th May 2009 Adenoviruses are viruses affecting both humans and animals and were initially isolated in human adenoids ( tonsils ) — hence the name. The infections caused by these viruses tend to cause illnesses mainly in your toddlers’ respiratory system. Child... http://www.articlealley.com/article_898554_40.html 18th May 2009 Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Visits to the doctor are also necessary to protect the babies from s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_896225_40.html 18th May 2009 Pica is an eating disorder relating to the consumption of non-nutritive substances. It’s common for children to put all sorts of things, from clay and dirt, to crayons, in their mouths. Usually, all it takes is a basic amount of parental supervision ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_895577_40.html 15th May 2009 Constipation is defined as difficulties in bowel movements characterized by hard or firm stools and irregular or infrequent bowel movement. It is labeled chronic if the symptoms are present for more than two weeks. Causes The causes of c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_893521_40.html 15th May 2009 Common cold is simply an infection that affects the nose and respiratory tracts. More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold. Babies, in particular, are more vulnerable, because their immune systems are not completely developed. Most colds are not... http://www.articlealley.com/article_891871_40.html 14th May 2009 The World Health Organization or ( WHO ) and American Psychological Association or ( APA ) recognize autism as a developmental disability resulting from disorders of the central human nervous system. Though the most apparent signs of autism in children... http://www.articlealley.com/article_889714_40.html 13th May 2009 Even though babies are supposed to stay indoors, warmly cuddled in their mother’s bosoms, they may need to be taken out for regular check-ups to the doctor and other outdoor baby adventures. Even though sunlight contains vitamin D which is essent... http://www.articlealley.com/article_888921_40.html 13th May 2009 What is cord-blood banking? Cord blood banking refers to the collection and storage of the umbilical cord blood of your child. This blood, from the placenta and umbilical cord, is rich in hematopoietic stem cells. Stem cells from this cord ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_887238_40.html 12th May 2009 Colic is a health condition characterized by long and repeated bouts of crying seen in otherwise healthy infants. The causes of colic are not known, and though some believe that there is no such thing as colic, acute abdominal pain is believed to cause th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_886154_40.html 12th May 2009 Babies are susceptible to respiratory infections and may commonly be seen coughing or wheezing. However, mostly these symptoms are related to colds, or infections of the upper respiratory tract. However, coughing or wheezing may also indicate asthma. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_884523_40.html 11th May 2009