Parenting Advice

When can your baby try chocolate milk?

What is chocolate milk made of? Chocolate milk is a dairy product that looks like regular milk but has cocoa powder or chocolate syrup added to it. The chocolate syrup contains sugar and cocoa powd...


Shaving for a boy

When should a boy start shaving? This varies for every boy; but, the best time to shave is once a teen has hit puberty and has experienced some hair growth on his face. A teen will usually begin sh...


Why does my newborn sleep merely when held?

A newborn`s sleep The little brain of a newborn baby is too immature to handle everyday life. She can't eat on her own, she can`t tell you that her diaper is dirty or that she's thirsty. A...


What is better for your baby - a pram or a stroller?

What is a baby`s pram? A pram is a folding baby carriage. The term pram may also be used for an umbrella stroller designed to carry children with sleeping hoods, mosquito nets, or windscreens, but...


Gender neutral kids clothes to choose

We all know how hard it is to find gender-neutral kids clothes that fit our child's needs have a nice design and also are affordable. The main idea of this post is to bring awareness to the lac...


Should you give cereal to your toddler?

Is cereal a healthy food? Cereal-specifically, cold cereal is an important part of a healthy breakfast. Whether you choose to eat it for breakfast or as a snack, cereal is absolutely one of the bes...


Baby`s first words

As you are probably aware, baby`s are born without the ability to speak. They have no control over their mouths, so they can't actually form words during their first year or two of life. This m...


8 Ways to teach your toddler the parts of the body

When trying to teach your toddler the parts of the body, it helps your toddler to be able to use their hands. If you've just made them a pair of hand puppets each with their own name, this will he...


Sleep sack vs swaddling

What is a sleep sack? A sleep sack is a wearable blanket. Its official name is a wearable blanket sleeper, but some people call it a wearable sleeping bag or just a 'sleep sack'. There are...


What should you know about automatic rocking bassinets?

A self rocking bassinet is a bed type designed to hold a baby. It may include a stiff base or a flexible fabric base with c-shaped supports along the edges of the "D" shaped opening in the middle, whe...


What if your baby scratching and rubbing the nose?

Sometimes an ordinary scrubbing can trigger scratching and rubbing of the nose. But this situation is the same in any event, such as fever or perspiration nasal congestion, which can also cause babies...


Start your first crawling - at what age?

When your baby grows up... It was only yesterday when he or she was a newborn, but now your baby is growing up so fast. It's time for you to start thinking about all the milestones - crawling i...


Interesting fitted sheet beach hacks

What is a fitted sheet? A fitted sheet is a type of bedding composed of an elasticized flat sheet that fits over the mattress like a glove. The sheet does not come all the way up to the edge of the...


Easy tips on how to teach a child to tie shoes

When your toddler starts to wear shoes, it is important that he or she learns how to tie shoes. This article will explain several methods for teaching a child to tie shoes, along with the benefits and...


When does my boy's voice change?

Why does the voice change? The growth of the larynx is an indication of the hormonal changes that begin at puberty. Its size and shape affect the sound of a person's voice during speaking or si...


Cute hairstyles for little girls

Hairstyles for ten-year-old girls can be anything from simple, everyday styles to the most complex braids and updos. Even the most fashion-conscious of ten-year-old girls can get bored with the same o...


Heating pad during pregnancy: pros and cons

What is a heating pad? A heating pad is a device used to warm a person up. They are typically electrical and come with a strap that goes around the neck of the user. For pregnant women, a heating p...


How to make a perfect blanket fort?

What is a blanket fort and why does your baby need it? A blanket fort is a fun place for babies, toddlers, or even older kids to play. It can be moved around the room, set up in just minutes, and p...


How to sanitize pacifiers and bottles: what should you know?

Why should you sanitize? Most of the time, babies use pacifiers or bottles to soothe their teething pains. The only problem is that they are putting something germ-ridden in their mouths! This c...


Musical night light for toddlers - a full guide

What is a musical night light? A musical night light is a type of nightlight that, instead of projecting images onto the walls, projects sound. Examples of this kind of device are toys like Sing-A-...


What qualities make a good parent?

It is probably the most common problem of all time: parent styles.  Styles taking parent properties one after another until nothing works anymore, sometimes with parent declarations even showing up in...


C section belly bands

What is the C section? C section is a kind of surgical operation to have an incision from the xiphoid process to pubic symphysis. In this case, there are many differences between the C section and...


Kids cry too much! Or no?

Children cry. As they grow up, sometimes when they're in pain, when they're tired, or when they've lost something important to them. This is normal. But children cry really A LOT. They scr...


Bottle warmers for breast milk - do you need them?

Breastfeeding facts When you have the baby, your obstetrician will give you advice on breastfeeding. He or she may also recommend that you bring along a family member to help with the first nursing...


Manicure and pregnancy

Pregnancy is a vital step in your life and you want to feel and look your best. However, this is not the easiest thing to do when you are pregnant since many things may take a hit on how you look such...


What age should your baby have the first playmat?

What is a playmat? A playmat is a mat that babies lie on to play. They usually consist of squares (or at least something that has edges) and some toys along the length of the mat. Playmats are d...


Kids talent show ideas

Talent show for kids This is a good way to have your kid feel great about themselves. The early years are important for self-esteem, so get them started on this the earliest you can! Everyone lo...


Adorable baby headbands ideas

What is a baby headband? A baby headband is a type of hair accessory, much like an elastic band, you would wear for your wrist. It differs from the regular in that it does not hold tight to your he...


Do you know about 3 baby food stages?

Many parents never know that babies have different types of food. They just feed them with whatever is in their house and think they're okay because the baby isn't complaining about it. Howeve...


Why does your baby refuse solid food?

When to introduce solid foods? When your baby is ready for solids, she will show you. Different babies are ready at different times. Before you start feeding your baby solid food, check with her do...


Frisbee games for whole family

Frisbee is a well-known name for a flying disc. As you can play it with two or more persons, the frisbee games are suitable for the whole family; thus they are good entertainments during longer holida...


10 interesting jump rope games

Jump rope games for kids are a great way to get exercise while having fun. In addition, they help children develop their coordination and rhythm. They also improve balance and hand/eye coordination. W...


Tasty dinners for family under 1000 calories

What's for dinner? This question might be one of the most difficult to answer. In a family, it often has to be something everyone enjoys and can afford. Food prices have been soaring recently, so...


Family reunion ideas

This article explains how to think through your family reunion ideas, and provides some family reunion ideas you might want to take into consideration. An annual family gathering is a great way for...


What age is ok to wear makeup?

When your child is twelve years old, she can begin wearing makeup according to the American Academy of Dermatology. If your child is under eighteen years old, ask a parent for permission before adding...


Manual breast pumps - what do you need to know?

What is a breast pump? A breast pump is a device used to extract milk from the breasts for storage and later feeding. This allows mothers to leave their babies and go back to work while ensuring th...


Sand castle ideas for babies

Sandcastles are fun to build, even if you are too young for a bucket and spade. Here are some ideas of how to use sand creatively in your sandpit or sandbox in the garden. What are different types...


Compression socks during pregnancy

What are compression socks? Compression socks are specially designed to help pregnant women with their medical conditions. They can be used during pregnancy or after childbirth. Compression socks m...


Brush your baby`s hair

Have you ever given much thought to how much daily brushing is required for your baby? It is important that you brush their hair regularly, but you should also be very careful about the way in which y...


Avocado for your baby

How many calories does your baby need per day? It depends on the baby's age. At birth, newborns need to eat about 130-210 extra calories per day. A 1-year-old might need about 200-300 extra cal...


7 amazing toddler beds

What are the characteristics of a good toddler bed? A good toddler bed has some or all of these characteristics: Solid, sturdy construction so it doesn't fall apart under active sleepers....


The endmost nursery checklist

Why do you need a nursery checklist? You need a checklist because time is of the essence when it comes to your little ones. You'll want to make sure you have everything in place before they arr...


NyQuil - what should you know?

What is NyQuil? NyQuil is a cold and flu medicine that contains two ingredients: Doxylamine Succinate - this helps you fall asleep Acetaminophen - this reduces fever and makes you feel less...


Is TikTok safe for little kids?

What is TikTok and why is it so popular? TikTok is a social media app that allows users to make and post short videos. Some of the most popular features include lip-sync and dance videos. Tik Tok (...


What can you do with crampings on 19th week?

19th week of pregnancy So, you passed almost half a path and now your baby is older than 19 weeks. It's time to go shopping. But what can you do when your belly is allowed in the store only aft...


9 great teen party ideas for girls

Teen girls need to have a bit of downtime just as much as adults do. That's why one popular idea for teen birthday party themes is the slumber party. Anything that has to do with being pajama-clad...


Can kids see ghosts and spirits?

Ghosts and spirits - what are they? Pretty much everyone knows that ghosts are spirits of the dead. The idea of ghosts isn't new at all. All cultures have stories about ghosts or spirits, and m...


What is a 7-up game?

7-up game - what is it? The 7-up game is an old playground game, which has been played for decades. The objective of the game is to avoid being the 7th person to be selected by one of the players....


Can I make a DIY baby carrier?

What is a baby sling? A baby carrier (also known as a 'baby sling', which is the name we'll use for this article) is a garment worn over one shoulder and across the body, with enough fa...


Sharing a Disney+ subscription with your family

What is Disney+? Disney+ is a subscription service that was announced by Disney in August 2017. In addition to offering to a stream of library content (movies and TV shows that are currently availa...