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Basic Tips For Battling Bedwetting
Potty trained tots may go all day without an accident, but nighttime poses a whole new set of challenges – even for the kiddos who've been using the toilet for years. Unlike adults, children are not always able to wake-up to use the restroom and so accidents happen. Until baby gets through the night with dry underpants, try these tips for battling bedwetting.
Waste Less, Save More
Most children are wasteful little devils when it comes to meal and snack times. Parents throw out countless amounts of Cheerios, hot dog bits, leftover yogurt, and half sipped juice boxes. Tots are carefree so it's up to parents to incorporate food saving remedies into our family routines.
Lil Tip: Prepare Your Bathroom For Visitors
Baby's born and mama's home from the hospital, so let the welcoming brigade begin. While her kitchen may be stocked with treats and beverages to keep guests' bellies full, the better place to maintain may be the bathroom!
Before allowing friends and family to visit with a newborn, many mamas require them to thoroughly wash up, especially during this particularly bad flu season.
13 New Uses For Old Household Items
Many a mom has bags or boxes full of old household items that seem useless and trash worthy. Before mommy throws everything away, check out Real Simple Family's suggestions on how to make old household items new again. Mama may be surprised and delighted at the tricks she has in her own kitchen drawer.
Baby Shower Tip: It's the Sweet Little Gestures
Whether you're planning a blowout baby shower bash complete with decadent diaper cakes or a simple sprinkle to shower a shy mom-to-be, always remember the biggest smiles can spawn from the littlest details. At a recent shower for a Sugar staffer expecting twins, the hostess dished out carefully selected candies and treats that fit with the multiples theme. She placed bowls of Twix and Kit Kat (they come in twos!), Double Bubble and Hershey's Hugs and Kisses around the office fete, which drew oodles of ohhhs and awws.
Things to Consider When Buying a Pump
A newly expectant lady often knows what to buy when it comes to the layette and crib, but when she sets out to buy a breast pump, she may not have the slightest idea what to look for in her purchase. Since many retailers do not offer breast pump returns, it behooves the mama-to-be to learn about the breast pump's purposes before charging her card. Here are a few things to consider:- Does it have a stimulation phase to help the mother's milk let down?
- Is it portable?
Bring on the Counting Tools!
Children can learn how to count at an early age by doing mundane tasks. Next time mom brings the tot her meal or tosses the lil one in the bathtub, she can introduce a lesson in math. Check out the slideshow to see how you can get your wee one involved in adding things up!
Tips on How to Pick a Car Seat For a Newborn
One of the things at the top of an expectant mom's checklist is to purchase a car seat, but often times she has no idea what to look for in terms of safety and design. Though five star safety ratings are helpful, there are some fairly simple aspects she may also want to take into consideration.
- First and foremost, mom should confirm the seat will function properly in her vehicle.
Lil Tip: Don't Let Baby Burn
When heading outside for a day in the sunshine, it's important to shield babies and infants from harmful UV rays. But, don't reach for that tub of thick sunscreen yet. Many pediatricians recommend children under six-months-old not wear sunscreen.
When Wedding Bells Include Kids
While I can appreciate adult only weddings, I do get a kick out of a sweet flower girl tossing petals and a dapper ring bearer scooting down the aisle. If the engaged couple wants to include tots in their nuptial festivities, there are a few things they can do to keep the babes blissful and enjoying the blessed event.
Try these tips to keep kiddos content:
- Instead of setting the kiddie table with pristine linens, cover the top with butcher paper and place cups full of crayons on the table.
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