What Do You Know About Diaper Rash?


Updated 05/18/11 10:11 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Facts About Diaper Rash

Diaper rash ranks high on many a mother's list of evils. The red and bumpy condition can cause discomfort for everyone involved. Despite the pain it may cause to your little one, diaper rash is a completely normal part of being a baby. Take the quiz to see how much you know about it. Take the Quiz Read more

OnSugar Blog: Butt Paste Anyone?


Updated 04/09/11 8:58 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Review of Boudreaux's Butt Paste

Lots of moms like to think out loud and Melissa-Emily is one of them. This is the latest post to her Life Beyond Base blog. Recently I've made the switch from A&D/Desitin to Butt Paste and I must say I love it! For my daughter's bottom of course! All the other diaper rash creams I've tried have such a weird Vasline-y or powderish smell, which I hate. After trying this one, I am happy to say Read more

11 Movements That Calm a Crying Baby


Updated 03/17/11 2:02 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Easy Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

Babies are constantly in motion for the nine months before they enter the world, so it's no wonder that they crave movement once they're out of mommy's tummy. Rocking in a nice comfy glider is lovely, but it doesn't always do the trick. Get up and soothe your newborn with these eleven movements that are a sure way to calm a crying child — proving once again that parenting is not for the weak. Read more

Baby Formula Guide: Must-Know Dos and Don'ts


Updated 12/01/09 12:31 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Baby Formula Guide: Must-Know Dos and Don'ts

A mama who is formula feeding her child has to learn the ins and outs of preparing her little one's beverage. Unlike breast milk, which comes out ready to eat, a mixing mum needs to make sure she's using the proper steps to ensure her baby's liquid diet is healthy and nutritional. From measuring to storage, here are a few things you do and don't want to do when getting your baby's formula ready. Read more

Feeding Time Line For Baby's First Year


Updated 02/26/10 12:12 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 10 comments

Feeding Time Line For Baby's First Year

Feeding a baby is one of the most natural, yet complicated parts of being a new parent. Constant fears often lurk in mama's head: Is my baby hungry? Am I feeding her enough? When do I start spooning out solids? Should she be drinking regular milk yet? Am I feeding her too much? Parenting is a tough business, but luckily we've compiled this quick little time line of age-appropriate food from the Read more

Trendtotting: Glittery Chuck Taylors


Updated 01/30/09 9:24 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Trendtotting: Glittery Chuck Taylors

What do you get when you combine the playtime practicality of sneakers and the all-time favorite look of glittery girly shoes? Why, Glitter Chuck Taylors, of course! They may not be as party-worthy as Suri Cruise's glittery gold flats, but sneakers are always the right choice for long walks. The comfy style is available for baby through lil kid sizes for $35 to $40. Read more

Toy Box: On the Go Activity Set


Updated 12/30/08 9:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 6 comments

Toy Box: On the Go Activity Set

The key to your lil one's heart is sometimes the same one that starts your car. Unfortunately for your tot, your car keys are not a toy. Instead, give her a set of her own "adult gadgets" to hold, shake, and suck on. The On the Go Activity Set ($15) includes big plastic keys and a cell phone that makes fun noises and lights up, just like mommy's — only they can't accidentally call 911 or set Read more

Lil Find: Adiri Natural Nursers


Updated 02/23/10 11:47 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 7 comments

Lil Find: Adiri Natural Nursers

Breast is best to a lot of moms, but so is the allure of having someone else do a feeding now and again. A girlfriend of mine's lactation consultant recommended a bottle that is allowing her to do both — the Adiri Natural Nurser ($25, for a set of two). So I had to check it out, naturally. This pricey lil bottle's nipple is designed to helped alleviate nipple confusion for breastfeeding babes Read more

Lil Find: Creation Onesie


Updated 12/12/08 8:38 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 12 comments

Lil Find: Creation Onesie

Baby can say it all with this bright and funny birds and bees eggagogo onesie. For ($15) dollars your newborn can tell the story of their creation without saying a word. Made of 100 percent cotton and printed with non-toxic ink, it's fitting for infants and the perfect gift to give a mama-to-be who is sick of unwarranted advice. Read more

Five Easy Tips For Getting Baby to Sleep


Updated 11/29/08 1:12 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Five Easy Tips For Getting Baby to Sleep

Newborns need sleep, but even the most tired bundle of joy can use a little help getting some shut-eye from time to time. There are a few tried and true methods that can help take your wee one off to the land of nod. Check them out in our slideshow. Source Read more