It's impossible not to worry about the kind of earth our baby will be inheriting. Will he have enough clean water? Will the air be so polluted that just breathing will make him sick? No wonder many moms are looking for ways to 'go green' and develop eco-friendly habits. We love the earth, because we love our baby. But here's an intriguing question: are our parenting … [Read more...] about How to Minimize Your Baby’s Ecological Footprint
8 Unique Ways to Document Your Baby’s Growth
Your baby is growing fast every day. One minute he's so small you can comfortably cradle him in one hand. Then, before you know it, he's crawling around the house… and walking, then running, faster than you can catch him! You'll want to capture these moments, not just the well-known milestone like the first steps or the first tooth, but the little expressions and quirks that … [Read more...] about 8 Unique Ways to Document Your Baby’s Growth
8 Proven Tips to Wean Your Baby Off the Bottle
Sooner or later, your baby will have to stop feeding off a bottle. When this time comes, however, you might find it a bit of a challenge to get your baby to use a sippy cup or anything else to drink his milk or water. This is something that every parent and child has to go through no matter how difficult it may be. In some cases, though, babies simply take to the sippy cup … [Read more...] about 8 Proven Tips to Wean Your Baby Off the Bottle
7 tips for choosing baby’s first books
It's never too early to start reading to your child. Even if he's only a few months old (and more interested in chewing the covers) the ritual of sitting on Mommy or Daddy's lap reaps numerous long-term benefits. Reading to your baby builds your bond and strengthens his visual and language skills. He learns sounds has different meanings (the foundation of speech and … [Read more...] about 7 tips for choosing baby’s first books
10 secrets to get baby to sleep through the night
It's 3:00 a.m, and your baby's screaming. You get up—for the nth time that night—as you have for the many exhausting weeks since you came home from the hospital. 'When will we ever get our child to sleep through the night?' you sigh. Maybe tomorrow, with these tips. … [Read more...] about 10 secrets to get baby to sleep through the night