Making Bath Time Fun And Safe For Your Baby

As your baby grows larger, that little tiny counter top bathtub will become a thing of the past. But, putting a baby into a big bathtub can be frightening for both of you. Here are some ideas to make bath time fun and safe for you and your little one. Take a bath together Your baby will love having you play and splash with her, especially if she is a little afraid of the big bathtub. This works best...

Continue Reading

Should I Call The Doctor If My Baby Has A Fever

Sooner or later, your new baby will develop a fever. It would be a rare child who does not come down with some kind of illness that elevates their temperature. Babies can get fevers for a variety of reasons, and understanding the whys, can help you determine if you should call your doctor. On a warm day, and over-dressed baby, particularly an active or squirmy one, can become flushed and hot. When...

Continue Reading

Dirty Baby Diapers! Everyone's Nightmare!

Whether this is your first baby or another addition to the family, changing dirty diapers is never fun. Included are some tips to make this a less stinky and a safer task. Diapering Tip #1: This is a great tip for anyone changing diapers anywhere! Keep a ziploc bag with a fabric softener sheet inside your diaper bag. If you can't dispose of a dirty diaper right away, the scent of the fabric softener sheet will replace the smell of the diaper. Diapering Tip #2: All moms, but new moms in particular, are always concerned for the safety of their babies. This can be a challenge when you're alone...

Continue Reading

Oh Baby! Choosing the Right Baby Name

Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will help you give your baby his or her very first gift. 1. Religion: For some parents, religion plays a major role in choosing a baby name. Roman Catholics traditionally choose saints’ names. Jews traditionally choose Old Testament names. Names of deceased relatives are often chosen. Protestants often choose both Old and New Testament names. Interesting Fact! : The majority of the people in the Western hemisphere have names from the Bible. The New Testament is a more popular source of names than the Old Testament. 2. Number of Names....

Continue Reading