Present day trick-or-treating is quite different from that of yesteryear when lil goblins roamed the streets without much care. Maybe it's more dangerous now or perhaps we just have more outlets for scary stories, but you still want to ensure your night is free of fright by following these simple safety rules.
Allow children to decorate pumpkins, but leave the carving up to mom and pop.
Give your kids a full meal before trick-or-treating so candy binges will be less likely.
Sew or write your emergency contact information on your child's costume.
Give each trick-or-treater a watch and a flashlight or glow stick.
If you're tired of outfitting your sweetheart in basic threads, showcase their wee wild side by slipping them into one of these sassy shirts from Pluto Tee. Available in casual snapsuit and T-shirt styles, there's a patterned guitar for the tot who likes to rock and a lettered motorcycle for the lil one who likes to ride. Paired with some jeans or leggings, your child will be in style.
Five Remedies for Breastfeeding Ailments I never found anything more painful than nursing my child. Thanks to tips from lactation consultants and other mothers, I was able to get through the harsh beginning and make it through many months of breastfeeding.
Italian restaurants are usually family-friendly eateries that cater to children and their marinara-eating ways. Most kids can find something simple to eat while their parents chow down on pasta and sip wine.
Next time you find yourself dining at such an establishment, check with your waiter to see if you can get a few balls of pizza dough for the table. While your family waits for their spaghetti with butter sauce, your kids will get a kick out of tossing, poking, and kneading the yummy pizza fixings at the table! Source
Moms chat about their newborn's APGAR scores, but do they know how the numbers add up? Before your child is whisked away, understand what the test is for. Take this quiz and test your knowledge. Source
Women of all different shapes and sizes gain varying amounts of weight when expecting. Milla Jovovich wrote on her official site that she gained nearly 70 pounds in the first seven months of pregnancy. Kate Hudson also gained about the same amount of weight during her pregnancy with Ryder. She told Vogue:
I would be eating ice cream and my mom would literally pry the spoon away from me, saying, 'You've had enough to last you a lifetime.
While many other factors play a part in a woman's scale increase, the average recommended weight gain during pregnancy is generally somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds. I gained 38 pounds with my first child and I may max out at 40 pounds with the second while my teeny relative only packed on a mere 12 pounds to her petite frame.
Tell mommy, how much weight did you gain during your pregnancy?
Many of you think that celebrating a baby's birth is essential — no matter how many siblings precede them. But, guests often wonder what to bring to such a party as the mom is already outfitted with swings, high chairs and strollers.
A friend of mine is expecting her fourth child and was recently showered with gifts that have aptly prepared her for the next birth. Check out my slideshow to see what moms of multiples may need for their next delivery!
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