How many times have you heard an expectant Mom or Dad say something like “we’re trying to come up with a unique baby name – you know, something a little different…” Many expectant parents, when they’re trying to choose a baby name, start at...

It is universally accepted that breastfeeding is the best option for babies. But if you've decided - for whatever reasons - to bottle feed your baby, then get on with it and don't feel guilty about your decision. Here are some tips on bottle feeding. T...

Children appear as little enigmatic creatures that passionately try to cognize the world and all the objects around them. Curious and trusting, imaginative and sensitive. They do not know that sometimes the process of cognizing can be dangerous, harmful ...

DAY CARE SCHOOLS Placing your child in a registered day care school can be very beneficial to the child. You will find that there are many child care schools around to help parents get their children the care that is necessary for them ...

The presence of thrush in a baby's mouth can be painful for the baby and very upsetting for parents. Babies who are bottle-fed are more likely to develop thrush than those who are exclusively breastfeed. However, steps can be taken to lessen the risk of t...

If your baby is fussing and squirming during feeding, is drooling excessively or has a bad diaper rash, the chances are your baby may be teething. The first step for finding a remedy for your baby's teething is recognizing the signs of teething. Your bay...

Around Christmas and the New Year is the time when nice and kind fairy-tales comes to every house as is normal at the end of the year. These fairy tales bring many presents and gifts; with children waiting with anticipation for such presents. They believe...

A baby bathtub provides an appropriately compact place for bathing. It can be placed in a sink, in a regular bathtub, on a counter or kitchen table, or right on the floor. However, if you put the tub anywhere higher than the floor, be sure to keep a hand ...

A walker is a mobile seat and frame that lets babies propel themselves across floors and other level surfaces. The typical age range for walkers is 6 to 15 months--after the baby can sit up unassisted but before the baby is walking. Some researchers c...

Most strollers have become larger, but not necessarily heavier, and easy to maneuver. Many are also compatible with infant car seats. Navy remains a popular color, and black is now in vogue. You'll also see shades of green, silver, and other bright col...

Play yards provide an enclosed place for a baby to play or nap. Most designs can be folded into the compact shape of a golf bag and slipped into a zippered carrying case for travel or storage. The frame is made of metal tubing, and the sides are mesh or m...

You'll want a stable, sturdy model that can stand up to spilling, kicking, and regular cleaning for at least a year (some babies can't bear to sit in a high chair after that). A chair with a tray that can be released with one hand is also a plus. Picture ...

There are two general types of crib mattresses: foam and innerspring. Both tend to keep their shape well. There are differences, of course. For one, foam is lighter. The densest foam mattress is usually no more than 10 pounds, compared with 20 to 25 pound...

A child car seat should be high on your to-buy list. You'll need one to bring your baby home from the hospital and for every car trip thereafter. In fact, hospitals and birthing centers generally won't let you leave by car with your newborn if you don't h...

Most kids' backpacks can fulfill the basic job requirements: holding books and other school supplies. But construction details can make a difference--to parents if not always to kids. WHAT'S AVAILABLE Traditional backpacks for kids are sold by Eastp...