Archives for December 2006

Making your baby—who is just learning to walk—wear shoes or any protective gear is no child's play! Refusal to wear shoes has several possible reasons and is characterized by the following: Conflict of Interests: Parents force their babies to wear shoes. Children at this age view this as unnecessary, and try to assert their own identity, by simply throwing the shoes away. … [Read more...] about Is There an Easy Way of Getting Your Baby to Accept Wearing Shoes?

The Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer from the Joovy Caboose family of strollers holds water bottles, cell phones, keys, iPods, sippy cups and more. This is a must have accessory for fathers. … [Read more...] about Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer

Your baby is forty-four weeks old. And he loves to go out with you. Whether it is a shopping trip or a walk in the park, your baby will revel in the attention he gets from others. You can occasionally treat him to a trip to the zoo or a similar place where he can enjoy taking in the newer sights and sounds. … [Read more...] about Take Your Baby Out

Children pass through different stages of rapid growth throughout their childhood. While no two babies will show the same rate of growth, it is important to remember that height is a combination of several factors including genetics, nutrition, health, gender, etc. Knowing how tall your baby grows may be useful for the following reasons: Every year, you have to contend with … [Read more...] about Calculate How tall your Baby will Grow

Babies typically experience irritation and soreness in their gums when they are about to sprout their first teeth. Biting often serves to relieve these sensations, and so babies at this age often tend to try their new teeth on everything—and everyone—they can find. These are some things you can do to cure your baby’s biting habit: Firstly, remember that your baby’s biting … [Read more...] about What is the best Way to Deal with a Biting Baby?