Stephanie's Babies & Toddlers Blog June 2006 Archive

Electronic Toy Guitars Recalled
These guitars can break into small parts and cause choking. If you have this guitar, stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a ... Read More

Thursday June 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Triaminic Vapor Patch Recalled
Novartis Consumer Health has announced it is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all Vapor Patch product marketed under the Triaminic brand due to the serious adverse health effects that ... Read More

Wednesday June 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (21)

Make Red, White and Blue Popsicles
Here's how to make Fourth of July Bomb Pops much like the kind you can get from the ice cream man. The best part — they don't cost nearly ... Read More

Monday June 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Blow Some Bubbles
Now that the weather has heated up, enjoy a nice walk outside and these bubbles you can make right at home.

Monday June 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Sibling Jealousy
If you have a newborn at home along with an older child, you may be dealing with some issues of jealousy. Learn how to help your older child cope ... Read More

Monday June 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Effervescent Pull-Ups in the Future?
I found this the other day, surfing around and just about spit coffee all over my monitor. Kimberly-Clark, maker of Pull-Ups training pants, has filed a U.S. patent for ... Read More

Monday June 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (17)

Selling Ad Space on Your Baby
Traci Hogg and her son Jake have been getting quite a bit of media attention lately. First, she made about a grand in an eBay auction, selling advertising on ... Read More

Sunday June 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Soothing Your Crying Baby
CNN reports on a British study showing that crying babies who were picked up and held quickly rather than left to fuss cried less. Babies left to soothe themselves ... Read More

Sunday June 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Homemade Dry Erase and Chalk Boards
Large dry erase boards and chalkboards can be expensive, but they are a fun way to give your child a ready and renewable space for creative art. Here's how ... Read More

Saturday June 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Make Toddler Suncatchers
If little toddler hands need something to do this summer, how about making a toddler suncatcher. It makes a great window decoration and is easy enough to give your ... Read More

Saturday June 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Finding Fun Close to Home or on the Road
I just visited this site called MapMuse.com and it's a sort of community map effort. Anyone can edit it and add their favorite places and it's been used by ... Read More

Tuesday June 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Make Your Own Drinkable Yogurt
Many parents love to give the new drinkable yogurt snacks (like Yop, Danimals and YoBaby) to their babies and toddlers. They have lots of protein and are thin enough ... Read More

Saturday June 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

5 Musical Instruments to Make at Home
Making music can be fun. For your youngest children, you'll find that they often make their own instruments out of pots and pans, lids, sticks and whatever you have handy. ... Read More

Monday June 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Make Smoothies
Smoothies are a great alternative to the sugary frozen treats available in the summer. Even babies who are eating table foods can enjoy them. Try the carrot and ... Read More

Sunday June 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Tantrums
As your baby grows and is mastering communication skills, you may see more frequent tantrums. These tantrums aren't the same as those you might see in a toddler and ... Read More

Saturday June 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Oral Thrush
Oral thrush in your baby usually begins painlessly, but can quickly lead to sore throat and decreased desire to drink or eat. In addition, nursing mothers' nipples can also ... Read More

Saturday June 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)