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Stephanie's Toddlers Blog August 2008 Archive

By Stephanie Brown, About.com Guide to Toddlers since 2003

Two Infants Die Due to Strangulation While Using Simplicity Close Sleeper Bassinets

Thursday August 28, 2008
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about Simplicity Close Sleeper Bassinets, which have been implicated in the death of one infant this week and one last year. ... Read More

Help -- My Child Won't Go Potty in a Public Bathroom

Tuesday August 26, 2008
A mom writes: "My daughter is 3 years old and has been doing great with potty training so far. When we're in public, however, she will scream and cry and refuse ... Read More

How to Childproof your Home

Saturday August 23, 2008
If you're about to undergo the task of baby proofing your home, here are some tips and techniques that can help you keep your home safe and secure. You ... Read More

When You Need to Take a Break from Potty Training

Saturday August 23, 2008
A mother writes: "My child is potty training today. We have stuffed her full of drinks and she pees about every 10 to 15 minutes. She has used the potty ... Read More

Photo Gallery of Baby Shower Cakes

Saturday August 23, 2008
When I had my baby shower, my cake the pretty standard sheet cake with multi-colored booties of frosting. It was from a place in Oklahoma City that is famous ... Read More

Treating Diaper Rash

Saturday August 16, 2008
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

Readers Share Their Tips for Treating and Preventing Diaper Rash

Saturday August 16, 2008
Here are some other suggestions for treating diaper rash that have come from readers. Diane wrote: "The best cure is no cure. Rather -- prevention. I never, never wrapped up a wet ... Read More

Books on Potty Training

Saturday August 16, 2008
Savannah Readson the Potty Photo © Roselle 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. ... Read More

Link Love for the Week of August 10, 2008

Friday August 15, 2008
Board Skirts RecalledPhoto © CPSC Here are 15 glowing gems that I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you might also enjoy ... Read More

Australian Regulators Considering Label Change on Baby Food

Saturday August 9, 2008

The End of the Baby Borrowers

Saturday August 9, 2008
Well, The Baby Borrowers experiment is over. I'm sure some would say it couldn't have ended soon enough. As I continued watching and thought about how worried everyone was about ... Read More

Link Love for the Week of August 3, 2008

Saturday August 9, 2008
The Colic Chronicles by Tara KomparePhoto: © Da Capo Press Here are 20 delightful nuggets I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you ... Read More

World Breastfeeding Week

Saturday August 2, 2008
Melissa Kotlen Nagin, our Guide to Breastfeeding, has lined up some of the best breastfeeding resources from around About.com. You can find information to help you make your decision or ... Read More

Why Am I Losing my Hair?

Saturday August 2, 2008
Postpartum moms -- there's hope. And there's nothing wrong with those clumps of hair coming out in the shower. Find out why this hair loss is a natural ... Read More

Custom Car Seat Covers

Saturday August 2, 2008
If your car seat is looking kind of gross or you're just sick of looking at the same old pattern, you might be considering getting a new car seat cover. ... Read More

Link Love for the Week of July 27, 2008

Friday August 1, 2008
Here are 20 groovy spots I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you might also enjoy checking out. Feel free ... Read More
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