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Stephanie's Toddlers Blog October 2005 Archive

By Stephanie Brown, About.com Guide to Toddlers

Kimber and Sydney Are Both Home

Sunday October 30, 2005
Kimber is home with baby Sydney and she's updated her blog with the story of her birth. She says, "It has been a whirlwind of three weeks, but Sydney and ... Read More

November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month

Sunday October 30, 2005
That's right. November is the time to celebrate that ooey-gooey, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth treat -- peanut butter. There are a lot of reasons to love peanut butter. It's a ... Read More

Turn Your Clocks Back

Saturday October 29, 2005
Sunday, some time before 2 a.m., don't forget to turn your clock back one hour if you live in the United States.

2005-2006 Flu Season Update

Thursday October 27, 2005
Stay up to date on this year's flu season, including learning about flu shots, flu activity reports, and tamiflu, which some people are stockpiling because they think it will help them if ... Read More

Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles Recalled

Thursday October 27, 2005
An electronic malfunction can occur in the circuit board and/or battery connector causing components to smoke and melt. If the components are touched while they are malfunctioning, burns could ... Read More

Survey Says: Babies and Toddlers Aren't Sleeping Enough

Thursday October 20, 2005
Wasn't I just talking about sleep? Well, I know my toddler was getting enough, it just wasn't happening during the hours one would expect. According to this survey ... Read More

Warning for Jack-O'-Lantern Bucket Candle Holders

Wednesday October 19, 2005
These buckets contain eight tea lights, but only one candle at a time is actually supposed to be burned. If all the candles are burned at once, too much ... Read More

When Does Your Toddler Go to Bed?

Wednesday October 19, 2005
When my son was a toddler, he was a night owl. Probably because I was working a dot com job from home and I often worked late at night ... Read More

New Additions to the Photo Gallery

Wednesday October 19, 2005
Additions to the photo gallery this week are:→ Gage -- 21 months → Sydney -- 5 days → Marianna -- 11 months → Conor -- 2 years (featured left, photo courtesy Debra) → Aadi ... Read More

How Busy Parents Can Stop Telemarketing Calls

Wednesday October 19, 2005
Busy parents don't have time for telemarketers. If you've ever been interrupted by these annoying calls during dinner, diaper changes or precious naps, it's time for you to get ... Read More

Child Craft Cribs Recalled

Tuesday October 18, 2005
Name of Product: Child Craft Cribs Units: 155 Manufacturer/Importer: Child Craft Industries Inc., of New Salisbury, Ind. Hazard: A wooden strip added to the end assemblies of the crib to correct a spacing ... Read More

Sydney's Almost Home

Tuesday October 18, 2005
Kimber is already home and Sydney is not going to be far behind her. She's been pumping and now Sydney just needs to get the hang of eating. ... Read More

Diaper Rash Remedies

Monday October 17, 2005
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 ... Read More

How to Have a Happy Marriage When You're Busy Being Parents

Saturday October 15, 2005
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 ... Read More

Kelty Recalls Speedster Jogging Stroller

Friday October 14, 2005
Name of Product: Kelty Speedster Jogging Stroller Units: 230 Manufacturer: Kelty Division of American Recreation Products Inc., of Boulder, Colo. Hazard: Stroller handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing stroller to collapse. Incidents/Injuries: Kelty ... Read More

Help for Babies Waking Frequently for Feedings

Thursday October 13, 2005
Breastfeeding or bottlefeeding -- sometimes your baby may wake more frequently than you'd like in order to eat. Babies do need to eat during the night to ensure adequate ... Read More

Accidental Poisonings

Thursday October 13, 2005
If you have Syrup of Ipecac in your medicine cabinet, it's best to toss it out according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.Find out Why...

Make Your Own Soap Flakes

Thursday October 13, 2005
Craft recipes, including those for many paints, fingerpaints and slimes, often call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you ... Read More

Halloween Safety Tips

Thursday October 13, 2005
Here are some tips on how to keep Halloween safe for your children. Learn how to pick the right houses for trick-or-treating, keep costumes from becoming a danger and ... Read More

Kimber's Baby is Here!

Tuesday October 11, 2005
For those of you following the Waddle to Swaddle blog, Kimber gave birth this afternoon via emergency C-section. The baby is in the NICU but is doing well and ... Read More

Basic First Aid Kit

Saturday October 8, 2005
Most parents already have a first aid kit around the house, but with holiday travel approaching, it's always a good idea to have a first aid kit in the car ... Read More

Yes, Crying IS a Normal Part of Pregnancy

Thursday October 6, 2005
Kimber writes: "Yesterday was one of those 'my husband doesn't love me and why is he with such a huge, ugly person anyway' days. It is actually carrying over into ... Read More
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