Baby development milestones  I had an eye opening experience regarding baby development milestones which many other parents can benefit from. Our baby was not sitting, crawling, etc....

Cleaning toys  Cleaning toys is an activity few parents ever do. So, not only do baby toys quickly look dirty and old, but they’re also a great starting place for bugs ...

Baby Crying  If your baby is crying and she is not wet, hungry, or tired, put the baby in her crib (on her back) and walk away for a few minutes. Then try again to ...

Baby sleep solution  Keep a small pillow beside your baby when she sleeps, this gives her warmth as well as making her feel that someone is sleeping beside her .

This has ...

Spitting up  My son started spitting up every time we burped him starting around 2.5 months old. We started waiting about 15 minutes to 30 minutes after breastfeeding ...

Books for Baby  Create your own books for baby using pictures of simple shapes & colors slid into photo protector sheets and bound together with key rings. Also good are ...

Newborn baby sleep  Newborn baby sleep is always an issue. Fans, hairdryers, clothes dryer, vent fans in the bathroom are all great for helping your baby sleep. They take ...

Car seat toys  We go visit my husband's parents every 2 weeks. My son has carseat toys to keep him occupied, but I learned early on kids get bored quickly. The carseat ...

A fun song for training a musical ear  My 6 month old baby has loved the Do-Re-Mi song (from the Sound of Music) since he was only a few weeks old. I would sing that to him and add actions. It ...

First learning toys  First learning toys need not be expensive. We all want the best toys for your child to play with, but I have found my daughter is very happy when she is ...

Early interaction  I have found the best way for a baby to start early interaction with others is for you to meet people and go places when you are pregnant. There s/he can ...

A step ahead  We all know the basic needs of our baby, feed, sleep a clean nappy etc. I quickly realized to always stay a step ahead of my little one in order to keep ...

Shower time  One of the best bonding times I've had with my baby is sharing shower time by taking her into the shower with me. It can also save you some time :) My ...

Feeding your baby  When feeding your baby some cereal, it's always tricky to get the temperature just right. One way of doing that is to boil water and freeze it in an ice ...

Encourage Baby to sit 
I found a medium size exercise ball can encourage Baby to sit. What I do is this: I sit on the couch and trap the ball on the floor between the couch ...

Pick your baby up  I believe you should pick your baby up before he/she cries. This way you teach your baby that crying is not their trigger for being held, cuddled, played ...

Infant constipation  I also experienced infant constipation problems with my daughter after she was introduced to solid foods. I gave her fiber rich fruits and mashed vegetables ...

Black & white pictures  PLAY
I used a lot Black & White pictures with my baby. I think that babies like it. I draw them using MS Word and I print them with my printer. Starting ...

Treat a baby cold   I find that the best way to treat a baby cold is:

1. I use a humidifier
2. You can use a cloth sprinkled with eucalyptus oil and using it on his bed....

Get A Baby Carrier  If your baby just wants to be held all the time, I would consider investing in a baby carrier or sling . They are life savers when you need free hands ...

Baby Ear Infections  I just wanted to comment to all those moms who are having difficulty with trying antibiotics for your littles ones' ear infections.

I have used three ...

Loves Music  My baby loves music likes to listen and dance to it. I understand that when it is time to go bed she has to clam down and relax. She listens to music every ...

How to treat constipation  Take around 20 or so black raisins and place them in a small bowl. Pour about 100ml hot boiling water into the bowl and cover the bowl. Leave overnight....

Make those nights less nightmare-ish  The best thing I ever did to get more sleep was to put my baby in bed with me. Some people don't recomend it but as long as you don't smoke and aren't ...

When Baby Can't Seem to Relax...  I find that giving a warm bath helps relax my little one. Of course, before bed, but even during the day to help him nap, just sitting in the warm water ...

Do Not Panic  Do not panic when your baby doesn't reach all the milestones immediately. My little girl is nine months in 7 days time. She is already waving and clapping ...

Get More Sleep  "How do I get more sleep?" is probably one of the questions most moms ask.

Well, I was really struggling with getting sleep in my baby's first few months,...

Head Control  Here is a tip to encourage head control development. Take a towel and roll it into a sausage. Put baby over the towel with towel under the chest and elbows ...

Putting My Baby To Sleep  I was having a hard time putting my baby to sleep. It was getting frustrated because more often than not, it takes me an hour or two just to put him to ...

Baby Eating Tip  My baby is perfectly healthy and eats cheese, shellfish, wheat products and even non-pasturised milk and apple cider. What we are doing is totally sterilizing ...

Finger Foods  As soon as they're old enough to eat solid foods, try any possible/safe finger foods, then you won't end up with a fussy little eater that eats selectively....

Soiled Diaper Bags  I find that using the scented blue diaper bags to throw out dirty diapers - especially poo diapers - work really well. It keeps the odour away.

Reducing Reflux  If your baby has reflux, as mine did, and the medicine doesn't always work or they are still too young to take it, what do you do?

I found that putting ...

Oil Massage Benefits  Oil massage for baby is very important. Use Castor oil for massage before bath. And after bathing your baby, apply baby oil to the whole body and leave ...

Set Baby Schedules  Even though everyone says babies have their own timetables, try to set baby schedules every day for your child. Doing the same thing every day will be ...

Easing Colic   When my son had colic and bouts of those horrendous long cries, the only thing that guaranteed to stop him in the end was sitting him in his pram in front ...

White Noise For Baby Sleeping  I tune our radio to white noise (easy background music) when my son takes his naps. This soothes him and helps him take a good nap. We are remodeling our ...

Tips for Baby Colic  4 Great tips for addressing baby colic are the following:

- Stay away from the car chair, it makes digestion even more difficult for her. Only use ...

Treating Eczema  If your child has eczema, one of the first things to do is to check with your doctor to make sure your child does not have any food
related allergies ...

Tummy Time and Crawling  I found a very effective way to teach tummy time and crawling. My son has cerebral palsy and some issues with over extended muscles. Once he gained head ...

Swollen Gums  During teething swollen gums may be hindering your baby to feed well.

My 5 month old is teething and last week the pain became more noticeble. She ...

Improving Baby Sleep Patterns  Quickly improving baby sleep patterns is vital, especially if an active 6 month old suddenly decides not to sleep because of a disturbed feed/play/sleep ...

Use Your Time Best   We live in a hectic world where time is limited. So, think about using your time best, especially when it comes to caring for your baby.

Remember that ...