Being a parent is no easy task, especially when your new bundle of joy is very tiny and possibly extremely fragile. Fear and worry are a natural part of parenting but these two emotions are intensified when your baby is premature. Here are some important things to know about your premature baby... … [Read more...]
Baby Clothing & BeddingAll clothing you look for should feel soft and comfortable for your newborn.Look for clothing items that have wide or stretchy openings; avoid outfits with lots of buttons and closures, as these will just add to the time and trouble spent dressing your baby.Make sure you have on hand several outfits that are 100% cotton, in case your baby is irritated by synthetic fabrics.Stocking up on simple outfits means you will have less laundry to do in those first weeks of … [Read more...]
Trying to determine the best baby thermometer to use with your little one is a task that can be rather daunting these days. Since there are so many different types of thermometers to choose from (everything from forehead thermometers to armpit thermometers, ear thermometers, rectal thermometers, and oral thermometers), choosing one that is both accurate and safe for children is of the utmost importance. Each type of thermometer has its own advantages and disadvantages. And some baby … [Read more...]
Even if you've never scrapbooked before, it would still be fun to create a pregnancy scrapbook to document the details of your pregnancy. It's not hard. It's a unique way to save and share various aspects of your pregnancy. If you don't want to do everything yourself "from scratch," then a pregnancy journal may be a better option for you. There are lots of different pregnancy journals to choose from these days -- from online versions (which are easier to share with friends & … [Read more...]
Being a new parent means a lot of sleepless nights, constant crying, doctors appointments, diaper changes, frequent feedings, and a whole host of other unknowns! What if you could get a little help along the way that could save you time, money... and maybe even your sanity? Sounds great, right? Most of us have heard about the thousands of cell phone apps available these days, but do you know about all of the baby cell phone apps that exist for new moms and dads? Here are all the best … [Read more...]
All kids love toys -- especially babies. Almost anything can catch their attention and bring smiles to their little faces, which makes buying toys for newborn babies even more exciting. Finding safe baby toys is the only downside that I can think of when shopping for infants. Here are some tips to keep in mind, whether you're a new parent yourself, or you're buying a gift for someone who is... … [Read more...]
If you're a new mom, then you probably have lots of breastfeeding questions.It's really amazing to me how many myths there are about breastfeeding. Even more embarrassing, I actually thought some of these myths were true because I had learned them from my mother or my grandmother.As with any myth, information simply gets twisted a bit and eventually gets misinterpreted as it's passed down from generation to generation, person to person.That's why it's so important to educate yourself on what is … [Read more...]
Picking out a newborn baby car seat is one of the most important things you can do for your child. And yes, even if you and your newborn are only going to be riding in the car once, you still need to have a car seat for your baby. 5 Tips For Choosing A Newborn Baby Car Seat Here's what you need to know before you decide on a particular car seat: #1 It's important to have your newborn baby car seat picked out and ready to go before your child is born. In fact, the sooner the better, … [Read more...]
Did you know that you can put your baby on the cover of practically any baby magazine in the world? Well, you can. Let's use this Parenting baby magazine cover as an example. The nice thing is you don't have to download anything to your computer. Everything is done online which, for me, is the ultimate plus! Here are the details for specifically how to do it: Upload a photo. Increase or decrease the size of the photo and change the photo orientation. Add the title and … [Read more...]
Choosing a baby girl name can be a little tricky these days. You don't want to choose a name that your little girl will hate when she's older, but you want to pick a name that you love as well. There are many different ways to choose a name for your baby girl. Keep these 7 tips in mind when deciding on a name that both you and your little girl will be able to live with for a lifetime, and not just today: … [Read more...]
