5 to 10 minutes Materials Safe articles with interesting textures, such as a rubber floor mat, carpet samples, silk scarves, chenille rug, bubble wrap, a piece of corduroy, velvet, satin, sticky side of a piece of contact paper, etc. Directions Your crawling baby will love feeling these interesting articles if you scatter them across the floor. Get down on the floor and explore them together, using words like cool, smooth, and bumpy to talk about what you feel....
While some leggings can be a pricey investment, they will be your comfy go-to throughout your pregnancy, so it’s worth paying for quality. Before you purchase a pair (or pairs) of maternity leggings, you’ll want to look for breathable fabric so you don’t overheat, a pair that provides comfort for your growing belly, and plenty of stretch. We carefully considered design, material, value, and sizing when reviewing products. Here are the best maternity leggings for your style, budget, and lifestyle....
When your baby is very little, they may be more interested in the book itself than its contents. Consider board books that are engaging and durable, so they can be read into toddlerhood. We carefully considered material, any age recommendations, durability, and engagement when reviewing products. Here are the best board books for your little one. “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” ranks high on our list because this book has a little bit of everything—colors, animals, clever verse, and drawings of other children....
When choosing a test, make sure it is not expired, think about the day you’d like to test (early or after a missed period), and know how you’d like to read the results. Digital readers can make things more simple by translating your results to text, like “Not Pregnant” or “Pregnant.” If you have more experience with pregnancy tests, test strips with line results are typically cheaper and come with more in the package....
When reviewing inspirational books for teens, we considered areas of interest, subject matter, and age level. Books that incorporate a teen’s personal interests into the narrative are more likely to hold their attention. When deciding on the subject matter, think about the teen you’re shopping for. Some kids enjoy focusing on a topic they care about, while others may be interested in engaging with a journal or workbook. Finally, it’s important to consider the age of the teen....
“Swaddling has been scientifically proven to soothe upset babies because it mimics pressure similar to the pressure felt in their mother’s womb,” Ashton McCutchen, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and pediatric registered nurse, tells Verywell Family. “Swaddling also helps your baby to control their startle reflex, which is what causes their arms and legs to jolt when startled by noise or movement.” What many parents and caregivers don’t realize is that swaddles are not one-size-fits-all, so you’ll need to buy the appropriate size for your baby’s age....
Read over the ingredients label to avoid harmful ingredients, such as ammonium lauryl sulfate, but ensure the shampoo has safe ingredients, like coconut oil. Moreover, most shampoos are aimed at cleaning hair and keeping it healthy, but some shampoos are designed for a different purpose, like treating lice. We carefully considered the purpose, value, ingredients, and hair textures when reviewing products. We rounded up the best shampoos on the market for your kiddo’s hair and scalp to be clean and healthy....
If your child has gas… via GIPHY Bloating, sharp pains, excessive burping, and passing gas often or with excessive force are all signs your child’s digestive system is filled with intestinal gas. Pressing gently on the tummy to pop the bubbles can offer some relief, but some kid-friendly foods are great at reducing the causes of gas at the same time. Pineapples and papayas have enzymes that help break down proteins during the digestion process....
From DIY Halloween costumes to couples’ costumes, we’ve compiled a list of pregnant Halloween costume ideas that will make you the Belle of the ball at any Halloween party you go to this year. Homemade Pregnancy Halloween Costume Ideas 1. Gumball Machine Costume When it comes to DIY Halloween costumes, this one is a winner and best of all it’s easy to make. All you need is a pair of black leggings, a white shirt, and a red skirt....
Causes of Itching and Irritation Toddlers and young children may complain of an itchy anus or you may see redness or irritation in the area. Consult your child’s doctor to determine the cause and get treatment. Pinworms If much of the itching occurs at night and keeps your child awake, a pinworm infestation is likely the cause. If they have just started wetting the bed, that could also be due to pinworms irritating the urethra....
“Our children now enter an educational system in which each classroom follows its own sequence of study. No teacher can know with any certainty what specific knowledge incoming students have. Teachers must therefore engage in ‘review’ for several weeks before going forwards, and thereafter must constantly backtrack to fill in knowledge gaps that should not exist. This glacial slowness of academic progress in early grades immediately strikes foreign observers of our schools....
Now that children ages 6 months and older are approved to get vaccinated, both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging parents to get their kids immunized. However, since their introduction, information (and quite a bit of misinformation) has been swirling about the possible side effects of the vaccines. You may feel apprehensive about how this new vaccine might affect your child’s health now and in the future, particularly if you’ve heard rumors about scary side effects, like the idea that the vaccine can impact your child’s fertility....
The main difference between this and other bottles is the nipple. The first thing you’ll notice is that the nipple is completely open on the top. The nipple itself isn’t the part that requires suction to make the bottle work. The little valve is down lower in the nipple base. Milk only flows when the baby sucks properly. The Calma bottle comes in two sizes: 5 ounces and 8 ounces....
However, with the termination of routine vaccinations following the eradication of smallpox around 1980, it has become much easier for monkeypox to spread. In this article, we detail what you need to know about this re-emerging poxvirus and how to keep you and your kids safe. What Is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral disease that originates in animals, but it has the ability to be passed on to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “[Monkeypox] was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox....
But this stage too shall pass, and in the meantime parents of teens don’t need to feel clueless each time their adolescent starts to speak. (Yeet? Fleek? Help!) If you’ve just recently deciphered omg, lol, and tbh, or you finally figured out why everyone loathes a Karen, I hate to break it to you, Boomer, but your slang needs a major 2022 refresh. Rather than spend hours scrolling through the confusion and horror that’s often found in the depths of Urban Dictionary, we’ve compiled the most popular Gen Z slang and sayings right here....
Jennifer Moss, founder and CEO of BabyNames.com, recommends that you make sure that “the name in its entirety is not so cumbersome” and to keep in mind names that are easy to pronounce and easy to spell. More: The Ultimate List of Three Letter Girl Names If you are looking for something short and sweet, check out this list of three letter boy names for some inspiration. Three Letter Boy Names that Start with A to G Three Letter Boy Names that Start with H to M Three Letter Boy Names that Start with N to Z For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:...
Freya and Luna A big trend in 2017 is baby names that are strong and powerful, or literally godlike — expect names like Freya, Luna, Thor, Persephone, and even Zeus to reign supreme. Luna has already soared in popularity in the last five years, perhaps helped by whimsical Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter and celebrities like Penelope Cruz and Uma Thurman having little Lunas of their own. Freya is expected to similarly catch fire in 2017....
