Babies-Toddler

Babies-Toddler Index

501. Infant Circumcision By Rexanne Mancini
     If circumcision were a choice I had to have made, I would have run frantically from the hospital with my newborn son to protect him from the procedure. His father would have chased me down, insisting his son “look like he did.” All I can say is I’m terribly relieved I didn’t have to live through that. Nor did I have to make the agonizing choice of protecting my baby from pain or disrespecting my husband. It would have been a huge battle of conscience. I was spared and given daughters.The decis…



502. Real Nappies (Cotton Nappies) or Disposables - The Debate By Graham Nicoll
     I’m sure you have heard some of the debate surrounding real nappies, whether you should use them, the environmental impact of disposables and so on. Well, this short summary provides, what I believe to be, a balanced view of the pros and cons of real nappies.This is not designed to be a complete dissertation on real nappies v disposables, it is an overview – succinct and to the point.Advantages of Real Nappies* Can reduce waste – up to 50% of a “one-baby” households waste is made up of dispo…



503. The Personality Traits of a Capricorn Baby By Tony Luck
     Your Capricorn Baby..December 23 - January 19Capricorn babies thrive on routine and order, which gives them the sense of security they need. They are usually even-tempered and self-contained. Capricorns can be strong-willed and will get what they want by slowly wearing down parental resistance. Young Capricorns tend to prefer older company and they enjoy pretending to be grown-up. Your child will probably prefer to have just one or two close friends rather than being a part of a large group. C…



504. Potty Training Techniques That Don't Work By Danna Henderson
     Your attitude and actions have a huge impact on your child's potty training success. The following potty training techniques don't work and should never be done:Punishing your child for accidentsMaking your child wear soiled diapers or underwearMaking your child sit on the potty for more than 5 to 10 minutes at a timeMaking your child "hold it" if he or she needs to goMaking your child sit on the potty when he or she is cryingTry to make potty training fun and exciting for your child. Positive…



505. Tips On Planning A Surprise Baby Shower By Brenda McLean
     There is nothing like seeing a surprised look on the mom-to-be! Surprise baby showers can involve a little extra work, a lot more secrecy, but they can also be a lot fun!If your party goes as planned it will offer an unexpected and delightful surprise for your expectant mom. But, before you start planning consider the following:Has the mom-to-be registered for baby gifts? If she hasn’t it will make gift purchasing much more difficult. You may need to list the help of her mother, sister or cl…



506. Potty Training Boys - How To Potty Train Boys - Do You Teach Them to Sit or Stand? By Narmin Parpia
     I am asked this question by many parents - they all want to know whether to start potty training boys to urinate standing up or sitting down.While there is definitely no right or wrong way to potty train a boy, most potty training experts will recommend that toddler boys should be potty trained sitting down. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends encouraging & teaching toddler boys to urinate sitting down.The major reason for this recommendation is to keep things simple by teaching…



507. Baby Furniture Buyers Guide By Randy Wilson
     Communication between the guests would be wise to prevent any duplicate gifts. The guests could also choose to get together on something more expensive such as a piece of nursery furniture. The parents need items that will hold up well for their newborn, so check to make certain the item you choose is sturdy and built for safety.Purchasing an expensive gift such as a piece of furniture for the nursery would help the new parents tremendously as they are probably strapped for cash at this point…



508. Child Safety in the Home By Jennifer Stewart
     In the 15-year period from 1982 to 1996, the leading cause of death among young children was accidents, poisoning and violence (external causes) -- these accounted for about 46% of all deaths among Australian children.Although the death rate from external causes declined, it remained the leading cause of child death during this period. About a third of all child deaths from external causes were due to motor vehicle accidents (on average around 64 deaths per year) and drowning (on average 68 de…



509. Five Reasons For Preparing Your Own Baby Food By Nancy Miller
     Are you unsure whether you should make your own baby food at home or just buy it from the store? If so, then take a look at these five good reasons for doing it yourself - they may help you make up your mind...1. Home-made Baby Food is Healthier and More Nutritious Commercial baby foods contain additional fat, salt, sugar, fillers or other ingredients that are completely unnecessary (and often inappropriate) to your baby's diet. These additives are an attempt to add flavor, texture and bulk to…



510. How to Help Your Children Learn By Jennifer Stewart
     We all want the very best for our children and that includes giving them the best possible start to their education. There is a great deal you, as a parent, can do to achieve this. Your priority should be to create an environment that is safe, loving and stimulating.CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH ALL THEIR SENSESAs we get older, we tend to rely on our sense of sight, and maybe hearing, to learn. We read, we observe and we listen. Children touch, taste, smell, look and then listen.It's quite pointless …



511. Family Baby Showers By Randy Wilson
     The addition of baby number 2, 3, or 10 is an occasion to celebrate for any family.Just think how exciting it must be for your littlest one who is used to always being the younger brother to find out he’s going to be a big brother!Though baby showers have traditionally been held for mommies-to-be only, times are changing and many people are having baby showers to celebrate the new baby’s whole family-to-be.What better way to celebrate than to throw a baby shower party in their honor?! Grandpar…






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