Babies & Toddlers: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Playdough Recipes
Have indoor fun with your toddler with these playdough recipes that you can make right at home.
Have indoor fun with your toddler with these playdough recipes that you can make right at home.
Baby Names
The Top 100 Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the United States with meanings, rankings, origin and parent polls. Here are 1 - 50.
The Top 100 Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the United States with meanings, rankings, origin and parent polls. Here are 1 - 50.
Nursing While Drinking Alcohol
A new mom asks some good questions about nursing while having a drink. Here are some guidelines to follow and what you should (or shouldn't) do about your breast milk.
A new mom asks some good questions about nursing while having a drink. Here are some guidelines to follow and what you should (or shouldn't) do about your breast milk.
Newborn Sleep
Learn what sleep is like for newborn babies and learn how you can establish healthful sleeping habits early in life.
Learn what sleep is like for newborn babies and learn how you can establish healthful sleeping habits early in life.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Here's a step by step guide to make stuffed chicken breasts with pictures for each step. It may sound difficult, but the recipe is very easy and it's a good one to surprise guests or make a special meal for your significant other.
Here's a step by step guide to make stuffed chicken breasts with pictures for each step. It may sound difficult, but the recipe is very easy and it's a good one to surprise guests or make a special meal for your significant other.
Unforgettable First Birthday
Author Megan Kerns tells about the trials of planning a first birthday party for her daughter.
Author Megan Kerns tells about the trials of planning a first birthday party for her daughter.
Bubble Recipes
Have fun with your child inside or out by making bubbles at home with these recipes.
Have fun with your child inside or out by making bubbles at home with these recipes.
Oatmeal Bath
How to make a colloidal oatmeal bath at home. This bath can soothe rashes, bites, itching, eczema and other conditions that babies, toddlers and preschoolers may encounter.
How to make a colloidal oatmeal bath at home. This bath can soothe rashes, bites, itching, eczema and other conditions that babies, toddlers and preschoolers may encounter.
Rotovirus
Tells what rotovirus is and how it can be treated in young children.
Tells what rotovirus is and how it can be treated in young children.
Choosing a Baby Name
Choosing a baby name involves many factors. Here are some tips that can help you pick the perfect name for your child ranging anywhere from trendy to traditional.
Choosing a baby name involves many factors. Here are some tips that can help you pick the perfect name for your child ranging anywhere from trendy to traditional.
Dinnertime Rut
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner? Keep eating the same meals over and over again? Add some new items to your menu with these recipe tips from the Parenting Babies and Toddlers forum.
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner? Keep eating the same meals over and over again? Add some new items to your menu with these recipe tips from the Parenting Babies and Toddlers forum.
Sleeping Through
Find out what is keeping your baby from sleeping through the night and learn effective ways to handle this common problem.
Find out what is keeping your baby from sleeping through the night and learn effective ways to handle this common problem.
Peanut Butter Safety
Answers the question about giving children peanut butter, including allergy information and when it's safe.
Answers the question about giving children peanut butter, including allergy information and when it's safe.
Sleeping All Night
Answers to your questions about how to get a baby to sleep through the night.
Answers to your questions about how to get a baby to sleep through the night.
Thrush
Answers to frequently asked questions about health. In this answer learn about what thrush is in babies and how it can be treated.
Answers to frequently asked questions about health. In this answer learn about what thrush is in babies and how it can be treated.
Homemade Baby Wipes
Save money by making your own baby wipes at home.
Save money by making your own baby wipes at home.
Alcohol and Nursing
Answers to your frequently asked questions about breast-feeding. In this answer, learn about the effects of alcohol on nursing infants.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about breast-feeding. In this answer, learn about the effects of alcohol on nursing infants.
Having a Happy Marriage
Sometimes when you have children, the relationship with your significant other can take a back seat. Here are some ways to make sure this relationship remains strong (or grows stronger) and still have time for the kids.
Sometimes when you have children, the relationship with your significant other can take a back seat. Here are some ways to make sure this relationship remains strong (or grows stronger) and still have time for the kids.
Can Adults Get Rotavirus?
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
Dry Erase/Chalkboards
Make a quick and inexpensive chalk board or dry erase board with any wall.
Make a quick and inexpensive chalk board or dry erase board with any wall.
Homemade Baby Food
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare baby food for your infant right at home.
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare baby food for your infant right at home.
Trendy Diaper Bags
For moms who wouldn't be caught anywhere near a bulky, primary colored diaper bag, there are alternatives -- designer diaper bags. You can find some at reasonable prices, but really -- how do you put a price on fashion?
For moms who wouldn't be caught anywhere near a bulky, primary colored diaper bag, there are alternatives -- designer diaper bags. You can find some at reasonable prices, but really -- how do you put a price on fashion?
Baby Food Recipes
Answers to your frequently asked questions about cooking for your family. In this answer, find out where to find baby food recipes.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about cooking for your family. In this answer, find out where to find baby food recipes.
Regular Naps and Sleep
Find out what studies say about regular napping and improved sleep for your baby.
Find out what studies say about regular napping and improved sleep for your baby.
Infant and Toddler Books
Top Books to read with your infant or young toddler.
Top Books to read with your infant or young toddler.
Crying it Out
Answers to frequently asked questions about your baby's sleep. In this answer, find out if "crying it out" is right for you and your baby.
Answers to frequently asked questions about your baby's sleep. In this answer, find out if "crying it out" is right for you and your baby.
Baby Talk
Infant language development starts long before your baby is born. Learn the steps your child goes through to learn how to talk and the role parents and other caregivers play in this process.
Infant language development starts long before your baby is born. Learn the steps your child goes through to learn how to talk and the role parents and other caregivers play in this process.
Potty Training Don'ts
Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.
Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.
Boys Growth Chart
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Birth Control While Nursing
Describes the safety of using the birth control pill or other hormone methods while breast-feeding your baby.
Describes the safety of using the birth control pill or other hormone methods while breast-feeding your baby.
Getting Started Potty Training
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Paint Recipes
Have fun with your child using these paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Have fun with your child using these paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Changing Diapers
Step-by-step instructions on how to change a newborn baby's diaper.
Step-by-step instructions on how to change a newborn baby's diaper.
Kaitlyn
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Potty Readiness
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Making a Flannel Board
Instructions for how to make a flannel board that will inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler.
Instructions for how to make a flannel board that will inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler.
Diaper Rash Remedies
These diaper rash remedies will give you options when it comes to treating diaper rash. Some remedies are all natural and organic, while others are commercial concoctions that are tried and true.
These diaper rash remedies will give you options when it comes to treating diaper rash. Some remedies are all natural and organic, while others are commercial concoctions that are tried and true.
Potty Chairs
There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.
There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.
Budget Diaper Bags
For moms who wouldn't dream of buying a Kate Spade bag at $300 a pop unless it was in the $5 pile at a garage sale, these are your bags. You want to make your dollar stretch but you don't want to have to sacrifice. The solution is one of these bags that costs less but still looks great.
For moms who wouldn't dream of buying a Kate Spade bag at $300 a pop unless it was in the $5 pile at a garage sale, these are your bags. You want to make your dollar stretch but you don't want to have to sacrifice. The solution is one of these bags that costs less but still looks great.
7 Days of Potty Training
A potty training e-course for parents who are interested in learning more information about toilet training their toddler or preschooler.
A potty training e-course for parents who are interested in learning more information about toilet training their toddler or preschooler.
Christian
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
When Can Newborns Go Outside?
Learn when it's OK to take your newborn or young baby outside.
Learn when it's OK to take your newborn or young baby outside.
Infant Potty Training
Learn this gentle method of potty training that begins in infancy.
Learn this gentle method of potty training that begins in infancy.
Early Bedtime
If you're having a hard time with your baby's sleep, see how an earlier bedtime can mean better sleep for the whole family.
If you're having a hard time with your baby's sleep, see how an earlier bedtime can mean better sleep for the whole family.
Perineal Care
How to care for your perineum after giving birth to maximize healing.
How to care for your perineum after giving birth to maximize healing.
Diaper Bag Checklist
Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.
Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are easy to make, especially with kids. There's just three ingredients and one measuring cup to worry about.
These cookies are easy to make, especially with kids. There's just three ingredients and one measuring cup to worry about.
Potty Training Regression
Answers to your frequently asked questions about potty training. In this answer, find out what to do when your child shows signs of regression.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about potty training. In this answer, find out what to do when your child shows signs of regression.
Potty Problems
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer find out what problems might be encountered when potty training.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer find out what problems might be encountered when potty training.
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Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Toddler Discipline
There is no one-size-fits-all method of discipline for toddlers. The more discipline tools you have at your disposal the better. Here are some of the most effective ways to discipline your toddler.
There is no one-size-fits-all method of discipline for toddlers. The more discipline tools you have at your disposal the better. Here are some of the most effective ways to discipline your toddler.
Infant Sleep Position
Answers to questions about which sleep position is safest for baby.
Answers to questions about which sleep position is safest for baby.
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Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Pool Safety Quiz
Take a quiz to test your knowledge of pool safety
Take a quiz to test your knowledge of pool safety
Potty Training Books
These books are all geared to help increase your toddler's awareness of using the potty by introducing toileting concepts in a fun, age-appropriate manner.
These books are all geared to help increase your toddler's awareness of using the potty by introducing toileting concepts in a fun, age-appropriate manner.
Katelyn
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Babies and Movie Theaters
A mother asks about taking her 5-week-old baby to the movies.
A mother asks about taking her 5-week-old baby to the movies.
Crib Safety
From the beginning of a child's life, products intended for a child must be selected with safety in mind. In this article, the safety of cribs is discussed.
From the beginning of a child's life, products intended for a child must be selected with safety in mind. In this article, the safety of cribs is discussed.
Circumcision Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for their son's penis after he has had a circumcision.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for their son's penis after he has had a circumcision.
Stop Toddler Biting
Parenting Expert Michele Borba shares her advice on getting your child to stop biting.
Parenting Expert Michele Borba shares her advice on getting your child to stop biting.
Calm Your Crying Baby
Learn to recognize what your baby's cries mean and how to soothe them.
Learn to recognize what your baby's cries mean and how to soothe them.
Building Infant Attachment
Some may say you're spoiling your baby, but chances are, that's just not true. Follow these tips to build a healthy, secure attachment that will pave the path to a secure and independent child.
Some may say you're spoiling your baby, but chances are, that's just not true. Follow these tips to build a healthy, secure attachment that will pave the path to a secure and independent child.
Intact Penis Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about parenting. In this answer, find out how to care for the intact (uncircumcised) male penis.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about parenting. In this answer, find out how to care for the intact (uncircumcised) male penis.
Smart Ass Thongs for Moms
Review of the Smart Ass Thong, a comfortable panty for thong-wearing moms with funny sayings on the back.
Review of the Smart Ass Thong, a comfortable panty for thong-wearing moms with funny sayings on the back.
Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum moms are often shocked to find that a few months after giving birth, they start to lose their hair. Find out why this happens and why it's nothing to worry about.
Postpartum moms are often shocked to find that a few months after giving birth, they start to lose their hair. Find out why this happens and why it's nothing to worry about.
Easy Suncatchers
How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.
How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.
Jealous Siblings
How to help your older child deal with feelings of jealousy when a new baby comes into your family.
How to help your older child deal with feelings of jealousy when a new baby comes into your family.
Verbal Potty Indication
A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?
A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?
Manual Pumps
Here's a listing of manual breast pumps for those moms who only need to pump breastmilk occassionally.
Here's a listing of manual breast pumps for those moms who only need to pump breastmilk occassionally.
Pumping Breastmilk
Information to assist breastfeeding mothers who wish to express or pump breastmilk for their babies.
Information to assist breastfeeding mothers who wish to express or pump breastmilk for their babies.
Birth Certificates
Learn who to contact if you need a copy of a legal birth certificate in the United States. Most offices also are able to give you a copy of death, marriage and divorce records.
Learn who to contact if you need a copy of a legal birth certificate in the United States. Most offices also are able to give you a copy of death, marriage and divorce records.
Introducing Finger Food
Fresh Baby Founders Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers give advice on how to introduce finger foods to your infant.
Fresh Baby Founders Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers give advice on how to introduce finger foods to your infant.
Cord Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord.
First Aid Kit Items
When putting together a basic first aid kit for travel, picnics or other outings, here are 10 items you'll want to have on hand.
When putting together a basic first aid kit for travel, picnics or other outings, here are 10 items you'll want to have on hand.
Sleep Sounds
Tips on what kinds of noises can help soothe your baby to sleep and provide a comforting sleep environment.
Tips on what kinds of noises can help soothe your baby to sleep and provide a comforting sleep environment.
High Tech Baby Gadgets
Technology is increasing every day, and that applies to the baby care world as well. While many parents go the bare-bones, no-frills route, others are more than happy to equip their arsenal with all the high-tech gadgets available. Here are some of the top picks.
Technology is increasing every day, and that applies to the baby care world as well. While many parents go the bare-bones, no-frills route, others are more than happy to equip their arsenal with all the high-tech gadgets available. Here are some of the top picks.
Homemade Instruments
Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Frequent Night Feedings
Find strategies to ensure better rest for you and your baby when he wakes frequently during the night for feedings.
Find strategies to ensure better rest for you and your baby when he wakes frequently during the night for feedings.
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Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Sterilizing Baby Bottles
Some books and even health providers recommend sterilizing your baby's bottles, but in most cases it is no longer necessary.
Some books and even health providers recommend sterilizing your baby's bottles, but in most cases it is no longer necessary.
Too Young for Potty Training?
These parents wonder if their 20 month old is ready to start potty training based on some signs of readiness. Is 20 months too young?
These parents wonder if their 20 month old is ready to start potty training based on some signs of readiness. Is 20 months too young?
Car Seat Crying
Cut down on crying and learn how to make those car trips easier on you and your baby with these car seat tips from author Elizabeth Pantley.
Cut down on crying and learn how to make those car trips easier on you and your baby with these car seat tips from author Elizabeth Pantley.
Toddler Hand in Diaper Often
A parent writes concerned about her toddler son's new habit of playing with his penis frequently. Find out how to deal with this issue.
A parent writes concerned about her toddler son's new habit of playing with his penis frequently. Find out how to deal with this issue.
Jayden
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Let Your Baby Sleep
Learn how to tune in to the sounds your baby makes during sleep so you will know when to wake your baby up and when to let him sleep.
Learn how to tune in to the sounds your baby makes during sleep so you will know when to wake your baby up and when to let him sleep.
Jaden
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Make Soap Flakes
Many craft recipes, including those for paint, fingerpaint and slime, all call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you can make your own and maintain the quality of these recipes.
Many craft recipes, including those for paint, fingerpaint and slime, all call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you can make your own and maintain the quality of these recipes.
Pool Safety
How to keep your children from drowning and submersion accidents by keeping your home swimming pool safe.
How to keep your children from drowning and submersion accidents by keeping your home swimming pool safe.
Delayed Toddler Speech
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Baby Tantrums
How to recognize why your baby is having a tantrum and what you can do to stop it.
How to recognize why your baby is having a tantrum and what you can do to stop it.
Bad Breath
How to help alleviate bad breath in your toddler or preschooler.
How to help alleviate bad breath in your toddler or preschooler.
Preparing Toddler for New Baby
Parenting expert Stacy DeBroff shares her tips and advice for helping your toddler adjust to the arrival of a new sibling.
Parenting expert Stacy DeBroff shares her tips and advice for helping your toddler adjust to the arrival of a new sibling.
Potty Training While Out
When you're out and about, chances are, your child will have to use the potty at some point. Here's how you can be prepared.
When you're out and about, chances are, your child will have to use the potty at some point. Here's how you can be prepared.
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Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Early Interest in Pottying
A reader's 19-month-old son hides in the corner with a diaper and she's wondering if he's ready for potty training.
A reader's 19-month-old son hides in the corner with a diaper and she's wondering if he's ready for potty training.
Potty Training Undergarments
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn which is right for you- pull-ups, training pants or underwear.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn which is right for you- pull-ups, training pants or underwear.
Hailey
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Nevaeh
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Babyproofing
Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for babyproofing.
Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for babyproofing.
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Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Graham Cracker Recipe
A tasty recipe for graham crackers to share with your infant or toddler.
A tasty recipe for graham crackers to share with your infant or toddler.
Treating Cradle Cap
Gives treatment advice for cradle cap in infants.
Gives treatment advice for cradle cap in infants.
Chloe
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Mia
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
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Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Peanut Butter Balls
These peanut butter balls are fun to eat and fun to make.
These peanut butter balls are fun to eat and fun to make.
Cody Lane
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the Twos and Older photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the Twos and Older photo gallery.
Homemade Rice Cereal
How to make your baby's first cereal from scratch rather than buying store brands
How to make your baby's first cereal from scratch rather than buying store brands
Peanut Butter Trivia Quiz
parenting quizzes: Here's a peanut butter quiz to test your knowledge about peanuts and peanut butter and to celebrate national peanut butter lover's month in November
parenting quizzes: Here's a peanut butter quiz to test your knowledge about peanuts and peanut butter and to celebrate national peanut butter lover's month in November
Bandaid Removal
A quick tip on how to remove a bandaid without causing any pain to your child.
A quick tip on how to remove a bandaid without causing any pain to your child.
30 Days of Summer Fun
Summer fun with your child including crafts, projects and safety tips.
Summer fun with your child including crafts, projects and safety tips.
Coxscackievirus or Rotavirus?
A reader describes symptoms in her grandchildren and wonders if they might have rotavirus.
A reader describes symptoms in her grandchildren and wonders if they might have rotavirus.
Delta Portable Crib Recall
These cribs were recalled because the crib slats can separate from the headboard causing head entrapment.
These cribs were recalled because the crib slats can separate from the headboard causing head entrapment.
Discharge and Cord Care
A little discharge is normal, but when there is a lot or it is accompanied by other symptoms, it's time to call your health care provider.
A little discharge is normal, but when there is a lot or it is accompanied by other symptoms, it's time to call your health care provider.
Aiden
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Sanitizing Toys
Are you sanitizing your toys? Learn how you can cut down on childhood illnesses by keeping toys clean and sanitary.
Are you sanitizing your toys? Learn how you can cut down on childhood illnesses by keeping toys clean and sanitary.
Chapped Lip Tips
If your child is suffering with chapped lips, here are some quick tips to help treat and prevent the problem.
If your child is suffering with chapped lips, here are some quick tips to help treat and prevent the problem.
Homemade Peanut Butter
With just three ingredients, you can make your own natural peanut butter at home.
With just three ingredients, you can make your own natural peanut butter at home.
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Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Baby and Toddler Growth Charts, Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Strawberry Shortcake
A quick and easy recipe for strawberry shortcake that you can make with the kids.
A quick and easy recipe for strawberry shortcake that you can make with the kids.
Cleaning Sippy Cup Parts
Moms share their tips for getting all those little sippy cup valves and parts clean and free of mold and crusty goo.
Moms share their tips for getting all those little sippy cup valves and parts clean and free of mold and crusty goo.
Wandering Child
Armin Brott offers strategies for babies who have learned to climb out of their cribs at night.
Armin Brott offers strategies for babies who have learned to climb out of their cribs at night.
Sibling Prep Books
When a new baby is on the way, prepare siblings for the arrival with these top book picks.
When a new baby is on the way, prepare siblings for the arrival with these top book picks.
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Definition of cafe au lait spots
Definition of cafe au lait spots
Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
This recipe is a copycat recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They take some time to make, but it's well worth it.
This recipe is a copycat recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They take some time to make, but it's well worth it.
80s Toys
Are you a child of the 80s raising your own family now? Want your kid to play with the same fun toys you enjoyed when you were little? Here's a list of the top 10.
Are you a child of the 80s raising your own family now? Want your kid to play with the same fun toys you enjoyed when you were little? Here's a list of the top 10.
Make Suncatchers
Plan for day 17 - make these easy suncatchers with your child. It's easy enough for small hands and they make a great window decoration.
Plan for day 17 - make these easy suncatchers with your child. It's easy enough for small hands and they make a great window decoration.
Watermelon Ice
A recipe for watermelon ice. Perfect for hot summer days.
A recipe for watermelon ice. Perfect for hot summer days.
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Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
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Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Postpartum Emergencies
A list of symptoms that indicate you should call your doctor after giving birth.
A list of symptoms that indicate you should call your doctor after giving birth.
Garlic and Breast Milk Supply
Mothers sometimes use foods or herbs to help boost a dwindling milk supply. Find out if garlic can help.
Mothers sometimes use foods or herbs to help boost a dwindling milk supply. Find out if garlic can help.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies combine the great tastes of oatmeal and peanut butter to make a tasty afternoon snack.
These cookies combine the great tastes of oatmeal and peanut butter to make a tasty afternoon snack.
Brushing Teeth
Quick and simple advice to help you get your toddler to brush teeth and prevent cavities.
Quick and simple advice to help you get your toddler to brush teeth and prevent cavities.
Top Baby Care Books
Top picks of books to help you care for your baby.
Top picks of books to help you care for your baby.
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Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Top 100 baby names in the United States with meaning, origin and parent polls.
Toddler Care
Here is a list of some of the best parenting books around that focus on how to raise your toddler.
Here is a list of some of the best parenting books around that focus on how to raise your toddler.
Babies and Potty Training
A parent asks when babies can start potty training. Ages in potty training varies depending on methods used and readiness skills. Here, infant potty training and toddler potty training are discussed.
A parent asks when babies can start potty training. Ages in potty training varies depending on methods used and readiness skills. Here, infant potty training and toddler potty training are discussed.
Keep Your Child Hydrated
When your child is sick, your health care provider may recommend an electrolyte replacement drink like Pedialyte or Gatorade. This alternative recipe can be made at home for less money and with ingredients you control — so no dyes if you don't want them.
When your child is sick, your health care provider may recommend an electrolyte replacement drink like Pedialyte or Gatorade. This alternative recipe can be made at home for less money and with ingredients you control — so no dyes if you don't want them.
Peanut Butter Pancakes
Delicious peanut butter pancakes that are a frequent favorite at our house. Make a batch and freeze a few for a quick snack later on.
Delicious peanut butter pancakes that are a frequent favorite at our house. Make a batch and freeze a few for a quick snack later on.
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Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
9 Toddler Tips
How to keep your patience and sanity when dealing with your toddler or 2-year-old child.
How to keep your patience and sanity when dealing with your toddler or 2-year-old child.
Infant Development Keys
Find ways to understand and help your infant on his or her developmental path.
Find ways to understand and help your infant on his or her developmental path.
Safe Co-sleeping
How to keep your child safe in an adult bed when you share sleep together.
How to keep your child safe in an adult bed when you share sleep together.
Baby and Toddler Growth Charts, Girls Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Marker Removal
Tips on how to get marker off of your toddler's skin.
Tips on how to get marker off of your toddler's skin.
Parenting Styles
Parenting expert Dr. Maryann Rosenthal discusses the importance of understanding your own style of parenting so that you can be a better parent to your child.
Parenting expert Dr. Maryann Rosenthal discusses the importance of understanding your own style of parenting so that you can be a better parent to your child.
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Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so you can learn how to deal with the product you own. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Legacy Cribs
Recall of Legacy Cribs by Childcraft Industries. The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
Recall of Legacy Cribs by Childcraft Industries. The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.