My baby has started crawling and pulling himself up to stand -- which means it's time for us to toddler proof the entire house! I have a few clever tricks for toddler proofing your home, plus a list of my favorite child proof products to protect your curious toddler -- including child proof locks for drawers, cabinets, and other doors (like refrigerators, toilets, trash cans, etc).
Here's how and why I consumed my placenta (in the form of capsules, like supplements) after the birth of my son. Most of the benefits of eating placenta have to do with bonding with the infant and shrinking the uterus back to normal size. But I was mostly interested in the direct benefits in the recovery after birth.
My toddler likes to be nearby (and sometimes participate) when I'm working in the kitchen. But I didn't feel comfortable using just a chair for him to stand on to reach the countertop. Then I discovered the Little Partners learning tower! It's like a ladder for toddlers to get higher & closer to the action -- while standing safely on a non-skid, solid wood, sturdy surface.
Got a baby who won't nap? (Me too!) My baby doesn't like to nap. He will show signs of tiredness but will fight sleep almost every time I put him down for a nap. Fisher Price baby swing to the rescue! See why I like this Fisher Price swing the best.
Have you been trying to get pregnant but haven't been able to? You are not alone. This video provides some some great tips on getting pregnant faster by focusing on simple things you can do to boost your fertility.
If your baby isn't sleeping through the night yet, and you've got the bags under your eyes to prove it, it may be time to change your strategy. This video provides tips to help baby sleep through the entire night!
This video shows what could happen to your baby if you drink alcohol when you're pregnant. These are the signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome.
This video shows what you need to know if you're going to be traveling while you are pregnant. Great tips here!
Do you know what the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression are? What about the causes of postnatal depression? You might be surprised to learn this is a fairly common condition that mothers experience after the birth of a child. Here's how to treat post partum depression if you or someone you know has it.
Constipation pregnancy is a common problem. Here's what to do if you're constipated and pregnant and you want to end the constipation... fast!
