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When it comes to child safety, there is no such thing as being too careful. Making sure you have the right toddler safety products is essential. Your little one is now running wild, exploring his surroundings, and he will try to get those little hands on just about anything that …

It feels like just the other day when you brought your newborn into your home, and now he has outgrown their cot. The typical advancement for your child is to transition from a cot to a toddler bed. Most kids will need to move to a larger bed around the …

Few issues vex the parents of babies and toddlers more than their child’s struggles to sleep well.  It’s debilitating for the whole family, and tightly stretches the emotional resources of parents, who are battling the consequences of their own sleep deprivation.  Sleep time is the body’s time not just for …

Milk is one of the natural sources of calcium, vitamin A and protein, which helps in general body functioning. Breast milk is just one of the milk options for kids that is an important food that helps body development. As a mother, lactating is not always a sure thing, the …

While a bath at the end of the day is a luxurious treat for adults, it’s often a warzone for parents of toddlers and young children who actively and loudly protest at the very thought of getting into the bath, never mind staying there. Navigating your way through this ‘crazy …

As a loving parent who gives their child love and attention, you would not expect your child to protest against leaving the daycare when you go to pick them. While it might be heartbreaking to experience this, it is not an uncommon event. Some kids regularly throw a fit when …

Children explore the world with their bodies, so their mental and physical skills develop hand in hand. Many parents shop for the most attractive pictures with simple arithmetic, but the best educational toys for toddlers are the ones that involve their bodies and fingers. Such activities help them acquire and …

Before we share our tips for handling toddler tantrums correctly, it is better to understand why they are happening in the first place. If you have a toddler chances are high that your toddler is having multiple melt downs every single day.  Why Do Toddlers Have Tantrums? Temper tantrums are …

In 2019, a study by Healthy Babies Bright Future, an alliance of NGO’s and scientists, found that 95% of conventional baby foods in the US are contaminated with toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, which can impact the growth of babies brains, lower IQ, and increase the risk …

Many toddlers experience sleeping problems including but not limited to resisting sleep, night time awakening, sleeping fears, nightmares and night terrors. They have an incredible drive for independence with an increase in their motor skills and social abilities, which can interfere with their sleep patterns. Getting your toddler in a …

The toddler stage is notoriously trying for parents that need to deal with temper tantrums and headstrong youngsters not listening. Toddlers are exploring the world around themselves, very often getting themselves into trouble. The right type of discipline at this stage can mean all the difference in your child’s behaviour. …

Travelling with toddlers can be stressful. The running around, curious about everything and losing sight of them as they go explore, plopping themselves down on the floor crying; and that’s just a trip to the grocery store! It’s no wonder all of these pick-up and delivery services have caught on …

Toddlers. Generally they are made of equal parts adorableness and unpredictability. Before motherhood, I never knew there were people out there whose composure depended completely upon the color of a juice cup. These same little creatures can be expected to turn down a “yucky” mango but will sneak a slurp …

Giving your toddler chores around the house from an early age will make it easier for them to complete tasks in future. Here are some ideas for age appropriate chores for toddlers: Packing away toys Putting clothes in wash basket Sweeping the floor Setting the table for meals Clearing the …

I have now had my first experience of a lying toddler and as usual these things took me by surprise. It was a normal morning driving to work. Just as I was about to arrive at the day care to drop off my nearly 3 year old daughter I had …

Suddenly I have an angry toddler on my hands. I always thought the Terrible Two’s started at 2 years old. Much to my horror my daughter started with tantrums at about 1 year old and they have just been building in ferocity ever since and she is nearly 3 years …

Witnessing a little person develop is one of the most amazing experiences in the world. I have written a lot of articles and a lot of them have been focused on being so tired and the struggles I face. However I do love being a mom and I often look …