Stephanie's Babies & Toddlers Blog December 2007 Archive

Help for Picky Eaters
Don't get discouraged if you feel like your baby or toddler is a picky eater. Your child is learning every day about control and making choices, so it's no ... Read More

Saturday December 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting Your Child's Birth Certificate
The W-2s and other U.S. tax forms will soon be on the way. If you had a baby this year and didn't get a Social Security number assigned at ... Read More

Saturday December 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Signs of a Bad Babysitter
For many new parents, more than any other holiday or event, New Year's Eve is the time to hire a babysitter. Choosing the right babysitter can be a frustrating ... Read More

Saturday December 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Help for Bad Toddler Breath
My son had the sweetest, buttery breath when he was breastfeeding. Some time around two years of age, however, his nose would become stuffy from allergies and he could ... Read More

Saturday December 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Things to Know Before Calling the Doctor
If you're going to be making a call to your health care provider about your child's health, it's important to gather the right information beforehand so you can get the ... Read More

Saturday December 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

A Gift for Breast-feeding Moms: The Nursing Bracelet
The Nursing BraceletPhoto: © Stephanie Brown This is a product I wish I'd had when I was nursing my son. I could never remember which breast I'd finished with by ... Read More

Saturday December 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Tips for Those Chapped Lips
With these last few weeks of cold, windy weather, my son and I both have dry, cracked lips. It seems like this happens to us every year. To ... Read More

Saturday December 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Christmas Photo Gallery
Christopher JosephPhoto: © Rachel I couldn't believe it the other day, I walked past a line of kids and moms a mile long. At Walgreens. To get pictures taken ... Read More

Tuesday December 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

One More Recall this Week...
FGX Kid's SunglassesPhoto: © CPSC And sadly, you buy them specifically to protect your child's eyes and then find they've got lead paint. No bueno. These children's sunglasses in the Foster ... Read More

Saturday December 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Make Snow Ice Cream
Make good use of the snow that may already be falling in your area with this recipe for snow ice cream. Your kids will love making it as much ... Read More

Saturday December 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Recalls this Week
First Years Potty SeatPhoto: © CPSC This week brings two recalls involving popular products from The First Years: a feeding chair and a potty seat (right). Lots were sold ... Read More

Thursday December 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Moms Need Sleep to Lose Weight


Saturday December 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Cinnamon and Applesauce Ornaments
Winter holidays are just around the corner. Get a head start on tree-trimming and have fun with your toddler at the same time with these cinnamon applesauce ornaments. ... Read More

Saturday December 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Baby's Room on a Budget
A new nursery doesn't have to break the bank. Your child will be growing in leaps and bounds and even though many parents enjoy putting together a new baby's room, ... Read More

Saturday December 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)