100 Top Baby Names

I found it very interesting researching the top 100 baby names for this article, because although my husband and I thought we were going for unique baby names during my pregancy, both our daughters names are on the list! I guess we are not as innovative as we thought we were. Every year, the US Social Security Administration compiles a list of the most popular baby names. You can search their online...

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How to Choose a Baby Gate

Once your baby is out of their crib and playpen, you're going to need some way of ensuring their safety. That's why learning how to choose a baby gate can be one of the most important things you'll do while baby-proofing the house. The first place you'll want to install a baby gate, is at the top, and bottom of any stairway the baby may have access to. Gates installed at the top of stairways should...

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Diaper Rash And the Way I Handled It

I thought I was the perfect mother. Changing diapers after every nap and before every feeding and often inbetween. Making sure to clean thoroughly with wonderfully scented baby wipes each time. The baby's bottom was beautfiul. Notice I used the past tense. And this was baby number six! As foster parents we had cared for our share of baby bottoms. Then it hit. Diaper rash. It came so quickly. And I had no idea how to cope. I received advice from every corner of the globe. And the funny thing is even though everyone had their own idea, they were all good and they all worked. Hmmmm. . . . My mom...

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Sweep Away Colic Baby Crying with White Noise

It doesn�t make sense does it? You do everything possible as a new parent to keep your baby healthy and happy. So why is it, your baby decides to start screaming inconsolably right around dinner time? Just when you need it least. Ask yourself� �When your baby starts crying, is it for spells of 3 or more hours at a time? �Do these crying spells happen 3 or more times a week? �Did you notice the crying spells becoming more apparent about the 3rd week after you brought your baby home? If you�ve answered yes to the above questions, you might have a baby with colic. Colic is the diagnosis many pediatricians...

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