When is it that I should start teaching my baby? That is a question that may come to mind for many first time parents; other parents may never consider the question at all, and just leave things to evolve naturally.
In a way, that is an unnecessary question as, whether you like it or not and [...]
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 [...]
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 SENSES
As we [...]
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, [...]
You’ve engaged a celebrant and you’ve picked the day. So how do you ensure that the naming ceremony for your baby goes smoothly and is memorable for friends and relatives alike? Focus on two things - preparation for the ceremony, and how things are organised on the day.
Preparation
* Choose your child’s godparents with care, talk [...]
Hosting a baby shower or looking for a great gift for a new mom? A diaper cake makes a fantastic centerpiece for any baby shower and is also a very nice gift that the new mom will find useful. Here are the basics on how to make your own diaper cake:
1) First, you must decide [...]
The moment that you have waited for has finally arrived: the day you bring your newborn baby home from the hospital. Like all other expectant parents you will have spent the last nine months preparing for this day. You will have a baby room full of everything a newborn could possibly want. You will have [...]
Installing a car seat correctly is the most important thing you can do to protect your child or newborn if you are in a crash. If you ever doubted how important a car seat is you’ll change your mind once you realize the shocking facts about automobile accidents. First and most importantly, most parents assume [...]
When you have already made the decision not to use cloth diapers, your next decision will be how to choose a diaper pail for disposable diapers.
To some degree, cloth diapers will give off less odor than disposables, because they are not as absorbent, and parents often rinse out some of the urine, and dispose of [...]
Even though it’s a popular shower gift, you may want to choose a specific type of diaper bag, either because you’ve learned through experience what works and what doesn’t, or your friends and relatives have given you tips on what to look for or avoid.
It’s pretty elementary to figure that you’re going to need room. [...]