You Are Naming Your Baby. . . . . What?

My name is E-l-o-d-i-a. I wouldn't make that up. My mother did, but I wouldn't. People often ask me if I got teased, when I was a child, because of my name. I tell them Nope". Children didn't have a problem with my name. It's the adults that seem to have a problem. Looking back, I have two theories why I wasn't teased for my name. One is that children tease the obvious and they had plenty of material...

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Weaning A Baby

The best time to wean your baby onto solid food is at about age 6 months. This is because your baby's mouth will start to change around that time to help her cope with the transition. Another guide is to start when baby doubles in weight. Before then your baby's digestive system and kidneys are able to cope only with breastmilk and formula. But don't leave it too late as baby may find it difficult...

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Baby's First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones

Any parent of an active toddler has asked this question: “When should my child start wearing shoes?” There is no clear consensus. Some parents buy shoes as soon as their baby pulls herself into a first tentative stand; others wait as long as possible, preferring not to constrict their children’s feet. “As a general rule, kids will need shoes when they are ready to start walking around outdoors, ” says Peggy Wells, who is both a mother and president of Pip Squeakers, a children’s shoe company. “You will want something that protects your baby’s feet but still allows for some flexibility, ” she...

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Baby Cold Symptoms and How to Give Care

Baby Cold Symptoms and How to Give Care Remember how miserable you felt when you last had a cold? Can you imagine what your baby must feel when he experiences a cold for the first time? Viruses are responsible for causing colds. Infected people spread the viruses when they sneeze or cough nearby healthy people. The virus gets into the nose and throat where it multiplies. What Are The Symptoms? When your baby has a cold, there will be a number of symptoms. He will be sneezing and have a runny nose. He may have a sore throat and it may be difficult for him to swallow. His glands may become swollen....

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