Toddlers: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Playdough Recipes
Have indoor fun with your toddler with these playdough recipes that you can make right at home.
Have indoor fun with your toddler with these playdough recipes that you can make right at home.
Nursing While Drinking Alcohol
A new mom asks some good questions about nursing while having a drink. Here are some guidelines to follow and what you should (or shouldn't) do about your breast milk.
A new mom asks some good questions about nursing while having a drink. Here are some guidelines to follow and what you should (or shouldn't) do about your breast milk.
Newborn Sleep
Learn what sleep is like for newborn babies and learn how you can establish healthful sleeping habits early in life.
Learn what sleep is like for newborn babies and learn how you can establish healthful sleeping habits early in life.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Here's a step by step guide to make stuffed chicken breasts with pictures for each step. It may sound difficult, but the recipe is very easy and it's a good one to surprise guests or make a special meal for your significant other.
Here's a step by step guide to make stuffed chicken breasts with pictures for each step. It may sound difficult, but the recipe is very easy and it's a good one to surprise guests or make a special meal for your significant other.
Dinnertime Rut
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner? Keep eating the same meals over and over again? Add some new items to your menu with these recipe tips from the Parenting Babies and Toddlers forum.
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner? Keep eating the same meals over and over again? Add some new items to your menu with these recipe tips from the Parenting Babies and Toddlers forum.
Toddler Christmas Activities
Get your child in on the holiday fun with these Christmas activities for toddlers.
Get your child in on the holiday fun with these Christmas activities for toddlers.
Oatmeal Bath
How to make a colloidal oatmeal bath at home. This bath can soothe rashes, bites, itching, eczema and other conditions that babies, toddlers and preschoolers may encounter.
How to make a colloidal oatmeal bath at home. This bath can soothe rashes, bites, itching, eczema and other conditions that babies, toddlers and preschoolers may encounter.
Sleeping Through the Night
Find out what is keeping your baby from sleeping through the night and learn effective ways to handle this common problem.
Find out what is keeping your baby from sleeping through the night and learn effective ways to handle this common problem.
Peanut Butter Safety
Answers the question about giving children peanut butter, including allergy information and when it's safe.
Answers the question about giving children peanut butter, including allergy information and when it's safe.
Baby Names
The Top 100 Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the United States with meanings, rankings, origin and parent polls. Here are 1 - 50.
The Top 100 Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the United States with meanings, rankings, origin and parent polls. Here are 1 - 50.
Alcohol and Nursing
Answers to your frequently asked questions about breastfeeding. In this answer, learn about the effects of alcohol on nursing infants.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about breastfeeding. In this answer, learn about the effects of alcohol on nursing infants.
Rotovirus
Tells what rotovirus is and how it can be treated in young children.
Tells what rotovirus is and how it can be treated in young children.
Homemade Bubble Recipes
Have fun with your child inside or out by making homemade bubbles with these bubble recipes.
Have fun with your child inside or out by making homemade bubbles with these bubble recipes.
Infant and Toddler Books
Top Books to read with your infant or young toddler.
Top Books to read with your infant or young toddler.
Unforgettable First Birthday
Author Megan Kerns tells about the trials of planning a first birthday party for her daughter.
Author Megan Kerns tells about the trials of planning a first birthday party for her daughter.
Crying it Out
Answers to frequently asked questions about your baby's sleep. In this answer, find out if "crying it out" is right for you and your baby.
Answers to frequently asked questions about your baby's sleep. In this answer, find out if "crying it out" is right for you and your baby.
Thrush
Answers to frequently asked questions about health. In this answer learn about what thrush is in babies and how it can be treated.
Answers to frequently asked questions about health. In this answer learn about what thrush is in babies and how it can be treated.
Birth Control While Nursing
Describes the safety of using the birth control pill or other hormone methods while breastfeeding your baby.
Describes the safety of using the birth control pill or other hormone methods while breastfeeding your baby.
Paint Recipes
Have fun with your child using these paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Have fun with your child using these paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Choosing a Baby Name
Choosing a baby name involves many factors. Here are some tips that can help you pick the perfect name for your child ranging anywhere from trendy to traditional.
Choosing a baby name involves many factors. Here are some tips that can help you pick the perfect name for your child ranging anywhere from trendy to traditional.
Baby Talk
Infant language development starts long before your baby is born. Learn the steps your child goes through to learn how to talk and the role parents and other caregivers play in this process.
Infant language development starts long before your baby is born. Learn the steps your child goes through to learn how to talk and the role parents and other caregivers play in this process.
Snow Ice Cream
Take advantage of the snow while you can with this fun and easy recipe for snow ice cream.
Take advantage of the snow while you can with this fun and easy recipe for snow ice cream.
How to Change a Diaper
Step-by-step instructions on how to change a newborn baby's diaper.
Step-by-step instructions on how to change a newborn baby's diaper.
Holiday Ornament
Create holiday ornaments using cinnamon and applesauce. There's no cooking required so this is a great activity to use with younger children like toddlers. Friends and family will love hanging these ornaments on their trees this year!
Create holiday ornaments using cinnamon and applesauce. There's no cooking required so this is a great activity to use with younger children like toddlers. Friends and family will love hanging these ornaments on their trees this year!
Baby and Toddler Growth Charts
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Regular Naps and Sleep
Find out what studies say about regular napping and improved sleep for your baby.
Find out what studies say about regular napping and improved sleep for your baby.
Early Bedtime
If you're having a hard time with your baby's sleep, see how an earlier bedtime can mean better sleep for the whole family.
If you're having a hard time with your baby's sleep, see how an earlier bedtime can mean better sleep for the whole family.
Making a Flannel Board
Instructions for how to make a flannel board that will inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler.
Instructions for how to make a flannel board that will inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler.
Homemade Instruments
Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.
When Can I Give My Baby Eggs?
When to introduce eggs into your child's diet.
When to introduce eggs into your child's diet.
Perineal Care
How to care for your perineum after giving birth to maximize healing.
How to care for your perineum after giving birth to maximize healing.
Potty Training Don'ts
Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.
Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.
Homemade Baby Wipes
Save money by making your own baby wipes at home.
Save money by making your own baby wipes at home.
Diaper Rash Remedies
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 and true.
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 and true.
First Aid Kit Items
When putting together a basic first aid kit for travel, picnics or other outings, here are 10 items you'll want to have on hand.
When putting together a basic first aid kit for travel, picnics or other outings, here are 10 items you'll want to have on hand.
Homemade Baby Food
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare baby food for your infant right at home.
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare baby food for your infant right at home.
Dry Erase/Chalkboards
Make a quick and inexpensive chalk board or dry erase board with any wall.
Make a quick and inexpensive chalk board or dry erase board with any wall.
Diaper Bag Checklist
Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.
Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.
Infant Potty Training
Learn this gentle method of potty training that begins in infancy.
Learn this gentle method of potty training that begins in infancy.
Sterilizing Baby Bottles
Some books and even health providers recommend sterilizing your baby's bottles, but in most cases it is no longer necessary.
Some books and even health providers recommend sterilizing your baby's bottles, but in most cases it is no longer necessary.
Potty Training Regression
Answers to your frequently asked questions about potty training. In this answer, find out what to do when your child shows signs of regression.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about potty training. In this answer, find out what to do when your child shows signs of regression.
Postpartum Stomach Pain
A reader is experiencing stomach pain after giving birth. Find out what's normal and what's not.
A reader is experiencing stomach pain after giving birth. Find out what's normal and what's not.
Toddler Discipline
There is no one-size-fits-all method of discipline for toddlers. The more discipline tools you have at your disposal the better. Here are some of the most effective ways to discipline your toddler.
There is no one-size-fits-all method of discipline for toddlers. The more discipline tools you have at your disposal the better. Here are some of the most effective ways to discipline your toddler.
When Can Newborns Go Outside?
Learn when it's OK to take your newborn or young baby outside.
Learn when it's OK to take your newborn or young baby outside.
Giving Babies Chocolate
Learn when you can safely introduce chocolate into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce chocolate into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Katelyn
Meaning and origin of the name Katelyn.
Meaning and origin of the name Katelyn.
Chapped Lip Tips
If your child is suffering with chapped lips, here are some quick tips to help treat and prevent the problem.
If your child is suffering with chapped lips, here are some quick tips to help treat and prevent the problem.
Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum moms are often shocked to find that a few months after giving birth, they start to lose their hair. Find out why this happens and why it's nothing to worry about.
Postpartum moms are often shocked to find that a few months after giving birth, they start to lose their hair. Find out why this happens and why it's nothing to worry about.
Trendy Diaper Bags
For moms who wouldn't be caught anywhere near a bulky, primary colored diaper bag, there are alternatives -- designer diaper bags. You can find some at reasonable prices, but really -- how do you put a price on fashion?
For moms who wouldn't be caught anywhere near a bulky, primary colored diaper bag, there are alternatives -- designer diaper bags. You can find some at reasonable prices, but really -- how do you put a price on fashion?
Circumcision Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for their son's penis after he has had a circumcision.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for their son's penis after he has had a circumcision.
Let Your Baby Sleep
Learn how to tune in to the sounds your baby makes during sleep so you will know when to wake your baby up and when to let him sleep.
Learn how to tune in to the sounds your baby makes during sleep so you will know when to wake your baby up and when to let him sleep.
Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
This recipe is a copycat recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They take some time to make, but it's well worth it.
This recipe is a copycat recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They take some time to make, but it's well worth it.
Getting Started Potty Training
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Frequent Night Feedings
Find strategies to ensure better rest for you and your baby when he wakes frequently during the night for feedings.
Find strategies to ensure better rest for you and your baby when he wakes frequently during the night for feedings.
Swine Flu and Toddlers
Learn more about what swine flu is, its symptoms, treatments and how to prevent your toddler and family from getting it this season.
Learn more about what swine flu is, its symptoms, treatments and how to prevent your toddler and family from getting it this season.
Potty Chairs
There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.
There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.
Common Food Allergies
These are some of the most common food allergies and those that are most likely to cause a reaction when you introduce them to your baby.
These are some of the most common food allergies and those that are most likely to cause a reaction when you introduce them to your baby.
Budget Diaper Bags
For moms who wouldn't dream of buying a Kate Spade bag at $300 a pop unless it was in the $5 pile at a garage sale, these are your bags. You want to make your dollar stretch but you don't want to have to sacrifice. The solution is one of these bags that costs less but still looks great.
For moms who wouldn't dream of buying a Kate Spade bag at $300 a pop unless it was in the $5 pile at a garage sale, these are your bags. You want to make your dollar stretch but you don't want to have to sacrifice. The solution is one of these bags that costs less but still looks great.
Toddler Stocking Stuffers
Once you've crossed all your big items off your list, don't forget about stocking stuffers for your toddler.
Once you've crossed all your big items off your list, don't forget about stocking stuffers for your toddler.
Make Soap Flakes
Many craft recipes, including those for paint, fingerpaint and slime, all call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you can make your own and maintain the quality of these recipes.
Many craft recipes, including those for paint, fingerpaint and slime, all call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you can make your own and maintain the quality of these recipes.
Calm Your Crying Baby
Learn to recognize what your baby's cries mean and how to soothe them.
Learn to recognize what your baby's cries mean and how to soothe them.
Potty Readiness
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Infant Sleep Position
Answers to questions about which sleep position is safest for baby.
Answers to questions about which sleep position is safest for baby.
Baby Food Recipes
Answers to your frequently asked questions about cooking for your family. In this answer, find out where to find baby food recipes.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about cooking for your family. In this answer, find out where to find baby food recipes.
Peanut Butter Trivia Quiz
parenting quizzes: Here's a peanut butter quiz to test your knowledge about peanuts and peanut butter and to celebrate national peanut butter lover's month in November
parenting quizzes: Here's a peanut butter quiz to test your knowledge about peanuts and peanut butter and to celebrate national peanut butter lover's month in November
Potty Training Books
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.
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.
Delayed Toddler Speech
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Safe Co-sleeping
How to keep your child safe in an adult bed when you share sleep together.
How to keep your child safe in an adult bed when you share sleep together.
Peanut Butter Pancakes
Delicious peanut butter pancakes that are a frequent favorite at our house. Make a batch and freeze a few for a quick snack later on.
Delicious peanut butter pancakes that are a frequent favorite at our house. Make a batch and freeze a few for a quick snack later on.
Smart Ass Thongs for Moms
Review of the Smart Ass Thong, a comfortable panty for thong-wearing moms with funny sayings on the back.
Review of the Smart Ass Thong, a comfortable panty for thong-wearing moms with funny sayings on the back.
The Mini-Pill and Nursing
Although home pregnancy tests are negative, this breastfeeding mom on the mini-pill worries that she could be pregnant.
Although home pregnancy tests are negative, this breastfeeding mom on the mini-pill worries that she could be pregnant.
Pumping Breastmilk
Information to assist breastfeeding mothers who wish to express or pump breastmilk for their babies.
Information to assist breastfeeding mothers who wish to express or pump breastmilk for their babies.
Jealous Siblings
How to help your older child deal with feelings of jealousy when a new baby comes into your family.
How to help your older child deal with feelings of jealousy when a new baby comes into your family.
Toddler Walkers
These toddler walkers give toddlers assistance and confidence when learning to walk.
These toddler walkers give toddlers assistance and confidence when learning to walk.
Manual Pumps
Here's a listing of manual breast pumps for those moms who only need to pump breastmilk occassionally.
Here's a listing of manual breast pumps for those moms who only need to pump breastmilk occassionally.
Outie Belly Button
Answer to why babies have either an outie belly button or an innie.
Answer to why babies have either an outie belly button or an innie.
Cord Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord.
Toddler Nutrition
Here is an example of a toddler menu that is between 1,000 and 1,400 calories and fulfills all the daily requirements from the USDA.
Here is an example of a toddler menu that is between 1,000 and 1,400 calories and fulfills all the daily requirements from the USDA.
Swine Flu Symptoms
Learn what symptoms your toddler might exhibit with swine flu.
Learn what symptoms your toddler might exhibit with swine flu.
Toddler Care
Here is a list of some of the best parenting books around that focus on how to raise your toddler.
Here is a list of some of the best parenting books around that focus on how to raise your toddler.
Time Out
Discipline your toddler using the method of time out. Learn what age is right for time out and which behaviors you can change using this method of discipline.
Discipline your toddler using the method of time out. Learn what age is right for time out and which behaviors you can change using this method of discipline.
Potty Problems
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer find out what problems might be encountered when potty training.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer find out what problems might be encountered when potty training.
Crib Safety
From the beginning of a child's life, products intended for a child must be selected with safety in mind. In this article, the safety of cribs is discussed.
From the beginning of a child's life, products intended for a child must be selected with safety in mind. In this article, the safety of cribs is discussed.
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are easy to make, especially with kids. There's just three ingredients and one measuring cup to worry about.
These cookies are easy to make, especially with kids. There's just three ingredients and one measuring cup to worry about.
Building Infant Attachment
Some may say you're spoiling your baby, but chances are, that's just not true. Follow these tips to build a healthy, secure attachment that will pave the path to a secure and independent child.
Some may say you're spoiling your baby, but chances are, that's just not true. Follow these tips to build a healthy, secure attachment that will pave the path to a secure and independent child.
Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
These toddler gifts are perfect for the child who is 2 to 3 years old.
These toddler gifts are perfect for the child who is 2 to 3 years old.
Babyproofing
Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for babyproofing.
Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for babyproofing.
When Can I Give My Baby Fish?
Learn when you can safely introduce fish and shellfish into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce fish and shellfish into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Babies and Movie Theaters
A mother asks about taking her 5-week-old baby to the movies.
A mother asks about taking her 5-week-old baby to the movies.
Family Gift Guide
From babies and toddlers all the way to grandparents, this gift guide will help you choose gifts that everyone will love and appreciate.
From babies and toddlers all the way to grandparents, this gift guide will help you choose gifts that everyone will love and appreciate.
Eating Playdough
Find out if it's safe for your toddler to eat playdough.
Find out if it's safe for your toddler to eat playdough.
Intact Penis Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about parenting. In this answer, find out how to care for the intact (uncircumcised) male penis.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about parenting. In this answer, find out how to care for the intact (uncircumcised) male penis.
Bad Breath
How to help alleviate bad breath in your toddler or preschooler.
How to help alleviate bad breath in your toddler or preschooler.
Introducing Finger Food
Fresh Baby Founders Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers give advice on how to introduce finger foods to your infant.
Fresh Baby Founders Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers give advice on how to introduce finger foods to your infant.
Newborn Reflexes
Babies have a robust system of reflexes present from birth. Learn more about these newborn reflexes.
Babies have a robust system of reflexes present from birth. Learn more about these newborn reflexes.
Finger Paint Recipes
Have fun with your child using these finger paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Have fun with your child using these finger paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Treating Cradle Cap
Gives treatment advice for cradle cap in infants.
Gives treatment advice for cradle cap in infants.
Marshmallow PB Squares
These squares mix the smoothness of peanut butter and marshmallows with the crunch of crisp rice cereal.
These squares mix the smoothness of peanut butter and marshmallows with the crunch of crisp rice cereal.
Discharge and Cord Care
A little discharge is normal, but when there is a lot or it is accompanied by other symptoms, it's time to call your health care provider.
A little discharge is normal, but when there is a lot or it is accompanied by other symptoms, it's time to call your health care provider.
Preparing Toddler for New Baby
Parenting expert Stacy DeBroff shares her tips and advice for helping your toddler adjust to the arrival of a new sibling.
Parenting expert Stacy DeBroff shares her tips and advice for helping your toddler adjust to the arrival of a new sibling.
Crib Climbing
Armin Brott offers strategies for toddlers who have learned to climb out of their cribs at night.
Armin Brott offers strategies for toddlers who have learned to climb out of their cribs at night.
Older Toddler Gifts
These toddler gifts are perfect for the child who is 18 to 24 months old.
These toddler gifts are perfect for the child who is 18 to 24 months old.
Keep Your Child Hydrated
When your child is sick, your health care provider may recommend an electrolyte replacement drink like Pedialyte or Gatorade. This alternative recipe can be made at home for less money and with ingredients you control — so no dyes if you don't want them.
When your child is sick, your health care provider may recommend an electrolyte replacement drink like Pedialyte or Gatorade. This alternative recipe can be made at home for less money and with ingredients you control — so no dyes if you don't want them.
Postpartum Emergencies
A list of symptoms that indicate you should call your doctor after giving birth.
A list of symptoms that indicate you should call your doctor after giving birth.
Aiden Murphy, 6 Months
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
High Tech Baby Gadgets
Technology is increasing every day, and that applies to the baby care world as well. While many parents go the bare-bones, no-frills route, others are more than happy to equip their arsenal with all the high-tech gadgets available. Here are some of the top picks.
Technology is increasing every day, and that applies to the baby care world as well. While many parents go the bare-bones, no-frills route, others are more than happy to equip their arsenal with all the high-tech gadgets available. Here are some of the top picks.
Marker Removal
Tips on how to get marker off of your toddler's skin.
Tips on how to get marker off of your toddler's skin.
Zwieback Toast Recipe
Here's a recipe for zwieback toast you can try with your little teethers and finger food eaters.
Here's a recipe for zwieback toast you can try with your little teethers and finger food eaters.
Sanitizing Toys
Are you sanitizing your toys? Learn how you can cut down on childhood illnesses by keeping toys clean and sanitary.
Are you sanitizing your toys? Learn how you can cut down on childhood illnesses by keeping toys clean and sanitary.
Indoor Physical Activities
Toddlers need half an hour each day of structured physical activities. Here are some indoor physical activities you can do at home with your toddler.
Toddlers need half an hour each day of structured physical activities. Here are some indoor physical activities you can do at home with your toddler.
Graham Cracker Recipe
A tasty recipe for graham crackers to share with your infant or toddler.
A tasty recipe for graham crackers to share with your infant or toddler.
How Old is My Child in Weeks?
Calculate your child's age in weeks.: leapyear gdate m 151 parseint yy
Calculate your child's age in weeks.: leapyear gdate m 151 parseint yy
Kaitlyn
Meaning and origin of the name Kaitlyn.
Meaning and origin of the name Kaitlyn.
Homemade Peanut Butter
With just three ingredients, you can make your own natural peanut butter at home.
With just three ingredients, you can make your own natural peanut butter at home.
Bandaid Removal
A quick tip on how to remove a bandaid without causing any pain to your child.
A quick tip on how to remove a bandaid without causing any pain to your child.
Birth Certificates
Learn who to contact if you need a copy of a legal birth certificate in the United States. Most offices also are able to give you a copy of death, marriage and divorce records.
Learn who to contact if you need a copy of a legal birth certificate in the United States. Most offices also are able to give you a copy of death, marriage and divorce records.
Verbal Potty Indication
A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?
A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?
Homemade Rice Cereal
How to make your baby's first cereal from scratch rather than buying store brands
How to make your baby's first cereal from scratch rather than buying store brands
The Nursing Bracelet Review
Review of the Nursing Bracelet, jewelry that functions to help you keep track of when your baby breast-feeds or how many feedings and diapers your baby has had during the course of a day.
Review of the Nursing Bracelet, jewelry that functions to help you keep track of when your baby breast-feeds or how many feedings and diapers your baby has had during the course of a day.
Peanut Butter Balls
These peanut butter balls are fun to eat and fun to make.
These peanut butter balls are fun to eat and fun to make.
Giving Babies Tree Nuts
Learn when you can safely introduce tree nuts into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce tree nuts into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Toddler Hand in Diaper Often
A parent writes concerned about her toddler son's new habit of playing with his penis frequently. Find out how to deal with this issue.
A parent writes concerned about her toddler son's new habit of playing with his penis frequently. Find out how to deal with this issue.
4-Month-Olds Photo Gallery
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the parenting babies and toddlers photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the parenting babies and toddlers photo gallery.
7 Days of Potty Training
A potty training e-course for parents who are interested in learning more information about toilet training their toddler or preschooler.
A potty training e-course for parents who are interested in learning more information about toilet training their toddler or preschooler.
Car Seat Crying
Cut down on crying and learn how to make those car trips easier on you and your baby with these car seat tips from author Elizabeth Pantley.
Cut down on crying and learn how to make those car trips easier on you and your baby with these car seat tips from author Elizabeth Pantley.
Baby Tantrums
How to recognize why your baby is having a tantrum and what you can do to stop it.
How to recognize why your baby is having a tantrum and what you can do to stop it.
Books for Dads
Essential parenting and baby care books for new fathers.
Essential parenting and baby care books for new fathers.
5-Month-Olds Photo Gallery
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the parenting babies and toddlers photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the parenting babies and toddlers photo gallery.
Parenting Tips
Parenting tips shared by readers of the Toddlers site.
Parenting tips shared by readers of the Toddlers site.
When Can I Give My Baby Wheat?
Learn when you can safely introduce wheat into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce wheat into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Easy Suncatchers
How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.
How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.
Can Adults Get Rotavirus?
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
Sibling Prep Books
When a new baby is on the way, prepare siblings for the arrival with these top book picks.
When a new baby is on the way, prepare siblings for the arrival with these top book picks.
Top Baby Care Books
Top picks of books to help you care for your baby.
Top picks of books to help you care for your baby.
Serving Food Cold
Answers to frequently asked questions about nutrition and feeding. In this answer, find out about heating baby food versus serving it cold.
Answers to frequently asked questions about nutrition and feeding. In this answer, find out about heating baby food versus serving it cold.
Toddler Physical Activities
A weekly activity plan for toddlers on movement and physical activities.
A weekly activity plan for toddlers on movement and physical activities.
Green Stocking Stuffers
Here are some earth friendly stocking stuffers for babies and toddlers. They'll love them and you'll feel good about doing your part for the planet.
Here are some earth friendly stocking stuffers for babies and toddlers. They'll love them and you'll feel good about doing your part for the planet.
Possible Shot Reaction
A reader writes in about her four-month-old baby's fever and cough after getting immunizations asking whether she should call her pediatrician.
A reader writes in about her four-month-old baby's fever and cough after getting immunizations asking whether she should call her pediatrician.
80s Toys
Are you a child of the 80s raising your own family now? Want your kid to play with the same fun toys you enjoyed when you were little? Here's a list of the top 10.
Are you a child of the 80s raising your own family now? Want your kid to play with the same fun toys you enjoyed when you were little? Here's a list of the top 10.
Make Co-Sleeping Work
Every family has different nighttime needs. There is no single best arrangement that works for all babies and parents. Even within a family, there may be several "right" options to choose from. The key is to find the solution that feels right to everyone in your family. Learn about co-sleeping and how you can tailor it to work for your family.
Every family has different nighttime needs. There is no single best arrangement that works for all babies and parents. Even within a family, there may be several "right" options to choose from. The key is to find the solution that feels right to everyone in your family. Learn about co-sleeping and how you can tailor it to work for your family.
Delta Portable Crib Recall
These cribs were recalled because the crib slats can separate from the headboard causing head entrapment.
These cribs were recalled because the crib slats can separate from the headboard causing head entrapment.
Starting Solids
Between 4 and 6 months of age, babies are ready to start having a bit of solid food like rice cereal, mashed bananas and pureed carrots. Learn how to give your baby the healthiest start and what to avoid as you introduce new foods.
Between 4 and 6 months of age, babies are ready to start having a bit of solid food like rice cereal, mashed bananas and pureed carrots. Learn how to give your baby the healthiest start and what to avoid as you introduce new foods.
Stop Toddler Biting
Parenting Expert Michele Borba shares her advice on getting your child to stop biting.
Parenting Expert Michele Borba shares her advice on getting your child to stop biting.
11-Month-Olds Photo Gallery
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
7-Month-Olds Photo Gallery
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the parenting babies and toddlers photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the parenting babies and toddlers photo gallery.
Christian
Meaning and origin of the name Christian.
Meaning and origin of the name Christian.
Sleep Sounds
Tips on what kinds of noises can help soothe your baby to sleep and provide a comforting sleep environment.
Tips on what kinds of noises can help soothe your baby to sleep and provide a comforting sleep environment.
Young Toddler Gifts
These toddler gifts are perfect for the child who is 9 to 18 months old.
These toddler gifts are perfect for the child who is 9 to 18 months old.
Toddler Serving Sizes
Learn how much food constitutes a serving size for your toddler.
Learn how much food constitutes a serving size for your toddler.
Jayden
Meaning and origin of the name Jayden.
Meaning and origin of the name Jayden.